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Luke Giordano ’19, Nick Peyton ’19 A senior student at Episcopal wants nothing more than to bound past their final academic formalities and enjoy the warm summer air. However, the refuge of summer vacation is guarded by a heavy hand as second semester exams prove to be an unnecessary pitstop on their road to college. Furthermore, … Read More “Senior final exams: necessary or extraneous” »
Anti-Student Grace Smith ’19 School days are busy and unpredictable. Quizzes pop up. Teachers ask to meet. Students realize they need their free period to do that unfinished homework. A student’s test may run late, causing them to miss their shifts at the coffee bar. “I don’t think that students are dependable enough to be … Read More “A new debate: should students be able to work at the coffee bar ?” »
“I can only speak personally, but I would feel uncomfortable carrying a gun on me. First of all, I don’t think adding more guns to the fray is a solution to this issue of gun violence in schools. Secondly, I would be worried that we would have moments where someone gets shot accidentally. Learning how … Read More “Should teachers be required to carry guns? EA faculty share their views” »
Ella Zomber ’19: More seniors should give senior speeches, as often they can be eye- opening for the entire Episcopal community. The lack of senior speeches this year has been discouraging, and many juniors and sophomores have noticed. Senior speeches are something most of us look forward to hearing and eventually sharing. Often, the speeches … Read More “We want more senior speakers” »
Molly Limaye ’21, Madison Hanssens ’21, Kristen Weil ’21: One semester of computer science should be mandatory for Upper School students because it is not only a challenging and stimulating skill, but computer programming is the future of our world. While technology is improving at a faster rate than ever, many students have never been exposed to … Read More “Mandatory computer science?” »
The creation of an EA Danceathon two years ago was a great addition to the Episcopal experience. The support, in both the form of donations and participation, that was generated for the causes brought the community together in a way that is unique to the dance marathon. While we realize that unexpected weather conditions shortened … Read More “Staff ediorial: proposed changes to the Danceathon” »
James Tang ’18: There is a growing sentiment among EA students that good grades are more important than a good education. The best teacher is not the one who is intellectually challenging and thought provoking—who asks their students to do more than expected, to go above and beyond to seek the thrill of learning. No. … Read More “Education vs grades: the price of “success”” »
Appreciation Simon Smerconish ’19 James Tang ’18: Cultural appropriation is defined as the practice of one culture incorporating the traditions and customs of a minority culture into its own. This may seem like an idealistic cosmopolitan phenomenon that encourages cultural blending and exchange between socially and ethnically dissimilar populations. However, as it is often the … Read More “A controversial debate: is cultural appropriation an issue at EA” »
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” »
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” »