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No matter your political opinion on gun control or gun rights, it is pertinent to understand that gun violence is plaguing all aspects of American society. According to CNN, there have been eight school shootings in America since the start of 2018. The recent rise in school shootings should be an indicator that we as … Read More “Importance of taking action towards gun safety at EA” »
The recent announcement regarding the switch from J-Term to May Term has come with both support and backlash. The Scholium staff has heard arguments from both sides and have come up with a propose solution. While we recognize that our proposal involves some logistical issues and many be hard to implement, we think it is … Read More “Staff editorial: potential compromise for May Term issues” »
Grace Smith ’19 Tess McMullin ’18: Sexual harassment has been a hot topic in America since the #metoo movement but college students have been increasingly mobilized around these issues for a long time. Many even refer to the current situation as a problem of “rape culture.” A good working definition of this phrase, from Merriam-Webster, … Read More “Episcopal should educate on sexual harassment” »
Hope Biddle ‘19: Episcopal Academy students take great pride and comfort in the quality and abundance of food choices provided in the cafeteria. This would not be possible without the dining staff. John and Lisa Familetti are the forefront of the dining services in Episcopal’s cafeteria, and without their hard work, both with the students … Read More “Familettis leave Episcopal after six decades of combined dedication” »
Noble Brigham ‘20: In 1848, Horace Mann said that “Education…is a great equalizer of the conditions of men– the balance wheel of the social machinery.” In Philadelphia, however, this is not true. Helen Tamrat ‘19, having attended public, charter, and private schools in the Greater Philadelphia area, is a testament to the existing school system … Read More “Alarming disparities between Mainline & Philadelphia city schools” »
Anna Lee ’20 Since 1785, Episcopal Academy has been preparing students for college life and beyond. On the field, playing sports give students life long skills and fosters strong friendships. In the classroom, the rigor of Episcopal’s curriculum has prepared students for their transition from high school to college. Andrew Brenner ‘87, a … Read More “How well does EA prepare students for college?” »
Amanda Jones ’20: Where did you grow up? Swarthmore. Where did you go to school? Strathaven [High School], Bucknell, then Northeastern. What did you major in college? Political Science and English. What did you do after college? I was a journalist. I went to graduate school for that [journalism], and … Read More “Q & A with Head of Upper School Michael Letts” »
Theodore Vadot ’19: Hunger Burger in Reading Terminal A young restaurant lies gracefully in the middle of the nation’s oldest farmers’ market. Hunger Burger, a small burger joint, serves an array of breakfast burgers, some that you might call exotic, as well as a myriad selection of sides, from lobster mac ‘n’ cheese to bacon … Read More “Local restaurant reviews by Theodore Vadot ’19” »
Theodore Vadot ’19: Hunger Burger in Reading Terminal A young restaurant lies gracefully in the middle of the nation’s oldest farmers’ market. Hunger Burger, a small burger joint, serves an array of breakfast burgers, some that you might call exotic, as well as a myriad selection of sides, from lobster mac ‘n’ cheese to bacon … Read More “Local restaurant reviews by Theodore Vadot ’19” »
Elizabeth Palumbo ‘19: The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) blog recently featured Cara Lavallee, Episcopal Academy Dance Director, as a guest author. She already participates in the NDEO as a member, but writing an article for the organization is a unique opportunity. In her entry, Lavallee explains the importance of the classroom-enhancing website Flipgrid, which … Read More “Technology enriching arts education” »
Ava Petillo ’21: The Girls’ Athlete of the Month for February is swimmer Chelsey Liu ‘20. Liu has been competitively swimming since she was eight years old, first on a summer swim team, and later on a club team. Liu, a new student at Episcopal, is thrilled to be a part of the swim team … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Chelsey Liu ’20” »
Ava Petillo ’21: The Girls’ Athlete of the Month for February is swimmer Chelsey Liu ‘20. Liu has been competitively swimming since she was eight years old, first on a summer swim team, and later on a club team. Liu, a new student at Episcopal, is thrilled to be a part of the swim team … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Chelsey Liu ’20” »