Episcopal Academy
Mimi McCann ’14: A recent journal from the American Academy of Neurology noted that abuse of ADHD medication in the US is on the rise. Other data shows that college and high school campuses have become havens for use of the addictive and often abused ADD/ADHD medication, Adderall. Adderall, an amphetamine based prescription drug to … Read More “College abuse of ADHD medication on the rise” »
Leah Yao ’13: The Episcopal Academy Mock Trial Team has come to the forefront of everyone’s attention this spring with its recent string of successes. In the Delaware County District Competition, the team defeated Delaware County Christian School in the quarterfinals and Strath Haven’s second team in the semifinals. This win put the team into … Read More “Mock Trial team reaches Statewide Competition” »
Timmy Freese ’14: In Episcopal’s ninth year as a part of the Annenberg Symposium, a group of Honors Biology students recently presented their research on epigenetics to an audience of students, parents, and doctors. The symposium, designed to help students learn more about the modern applications of biological advancements, has grown to include sixteen schools … Read More “Annenberg Symposium tackles epigenetics” »
Alex Archambault ’14: A long hallway adorned with beautifully designed class shields leads to the locker rooms in the Dixon Athletic Center. Each shield has its own unique twist and represents the true nature of each graduating class. According to Assistant Athletic Director Jim Farrell, this tradition dates back to 1907. He stated, “The names … Read More “A wall sporting shields” »
Alex Archambault ’14: A long hallway adorned with beautifully designed class shields leads to the locker rooms in the Dixon Athletic Center. Each shield has its own unique twist and represents the true nature of each graduating class. According to Assistant Athletic Director Jim Farrell, this tradition dates back to 1907. He stated, “The names … Read More “A wall sporting shields” »
Courtney Carpinello ’14, Amanda Paolino ’14: Many Episcopal underclassmen are unaware that senior project rules changed this year. Although Episcopal’s new policy for senior projects in some ways helps students to learn more effectively during their two-week project interval, this policy also restricts student creativity and limits possible project ideas. The senior project is an … Read More “Senior project changes restrict creativity” »
Courtney Carpinello ’14, Amanda Paolino ’14: Many Episcopal underclassmen are unaware that senior project rules changed this year. Although Episcopal’s new policy for senior projects in some ways helps students to learn more effectively during their two-week project interval, this policy also restricts student creativity and limits possible project ideas. The senior project is an … Read More “Senior project changes restrict creativity” »
Roshan Ravashankar ’14: Even though the New York State judiciary rightly turned down a ban on large sugary drinks, the battle is not over and judges must stand firm in their decision, as this bill suffers from several major loopholes and claims jurisdiction in a matter outside the city government’s domain. Although Judge John Milton … Read More “Sugary drink ban ineffective and overreaching” »
Roshan Ravashankar ’14: Even though the New York State judiciary rightly turned down a ban on large sugary drinks, the battle is not over and judges must stand firm in their decision, as this bill suffers from several major loopholes and claims jurisdiction in a matter outside the city government’s domain. Although Judge John Milton … Read More “Sugary drink ban ineffective and overreaching” »
Andrew Jannetta ’14: In his recent proposal to increase the minimum wage, President Obama neglected the burden that such a raise would impose on businesses of all size as the raise in pay would come out of business owners’ own pockets. The president insists on charging private business and industry with fixing insoluble social ills, … Read More “Wage hike will stifle employment” »
Andrew Jannetta ’14: In his recent proposal to increase the minimum wage, President Obama neglected the burden that such a raise would impose on businesses of all size as the raise in pay would come out of business owners’ own pockets. The president insists on charging private business and industry with fixing insoluble social ills, … Read More “Wage hike will stifle employment” »
Rohan Gulati ’13, Daniel Saedi ’13: Obama’s proposed raise of the minimum wage protects workers during economic downturns, allows families to live above the poverty line, and benefits the economy through increased spending and borrowing. President Obama recently introduced the idea of gradually raising the minimum wage in his State of the Union address. His … Read More “Wage increase will stimulate economy” »