Category: Culture
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Kathleen Stubbing ’26Siena Scungio ’27 Happy Valentine’s Day! For those of you celebrating, congrats! For those of you who are avoiding the holiday for obvious reasons, … well… better luck next year? Valentine’s Day is different for everyone, and your horoscope might explain exactly why… Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): Known for being deep … Read More “Valentine’s Day, according to your zodiac sign” »
Lance Bowman ’26 Life boils down to a few big, seemingly unanswerable questions: What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die? What is right? And what does the EQV actually do? The Esse Quam Videri society is a senior-led student group that prioritizes fostering school-wide connections between grades and groups. Each year, … Read More “Exciting EQV events edify exquisite EA enclave” »
John Groark ’28 As the premier, pear-paired month of the year draws to a frigid close, the promise of rising temperatures all across North America, from Florida farms to coastal California, is priming the first harvest of the national fruit of the month, the grapefruit. Historically and geographically, grapefruit has had a rather interesting journey. … Read More “Thank goodness glorious grapefruits hath returned” »
Siena Scungio ’27 The recent release of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to Wicked: Part I, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has fans from around the world flocking to the movie theatres. The films highlight the story of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Erivo, and Glinda Upland, known as … Read More “Is Wicked: For Good actually any good?” »
Lance Bowman ’26Ari Roth ’26 “Relearn how to play an instrument.” Asher Wan ’26 “To be more chalant.” Nikolai Nawrocki ’26 “Progress, not perfection.” Gavin Thibodeau ’27 “Prioritize sleeping over schoolwork.” Nikhil Bonney ’27 “Actually read the Scholium.” Jordan Shanahan ’26 “Bench 405 and become a demon on the winter arc.” Adam Rossin ’26 “Still … Read More “EA students prepare resolutions for the new year” »
Elvin Lin ’26 The holiday season is officially here, unless you’re from one of those families that puts out their Christmas decorations following the Fourth of July. For normal people, though, I’m sure the ever-dropping temperatures, shortening days, and 24/7 Christmas music have every student excited for winter break. While people are spending time with … Read More “Pomegranate period passes, people prepare for pear” »
Sam Cellucci ’26 As any teenager does, I find myself carrying around a ten-pound water bottle with me throughout the day. This is not only my need for hydration, but also to satisfy a deeply ingrained habit. Other students across the EA community have confirmed that it is not only the craze for a new … Read More “Attached at the handle: EA’s water bottle craze” »
Elvin Lin ’26 As the weather grows cold and seasonal depression begins, there are many things to look forward to in November. Perhaps you’re excited for Haverford/AIS Day, perhaps you’re worried about the many college deadlines, or maybe you’re simply ready for Thanksgiving break. Yet, those all pale to the importance of the deliciousness of … Read More “People prepare for the period of pomegranate palooza” »
Lucia Forte ’26 If you have ever hopped on an afternoon bus trip to tutor at ACLAMO, took a Thursday night van ride to UCHC, or even joined the Agnes Irwin-Haverford weekend pack-a-thon, then you have been a part of the makeup of Episcopal Academy’s culture of service and community outreach. The epitomic alignment with … Read More “Amy Brotschul takes the lead on community service” »