Episcopal Academy
Alec Frey ’16: When J-Term ended last month, despite its clear success, the first thing that came to many student, faculty, and administrators’ minds was whether or not January was the best time of the school year to have this two-week experiential learning period. There are many factors that come into play when considering a … Read More “A May term is better than a January term” »
Alec Frey ’16: When J-Term ended last month, despite its clear success, the first thing that came to many student, faculty, and administrators’ minds was whether or not January was the best time of the school year to have this two-week experiential learning period. There are many factors that come into play when considering a … Read More “A May term is better than a January term” »
Isabella Sanchez ’16: The EA Speakers Series’ stated intention is “to bring a diverse, talented group of speakers to campus to introduce ideas, provoke thought, and encourage discourse across a range of topics and perspectives.” Many students have been left, however, asking “what diversity?” Most speakers have been white men. Dr. Catherine Hall, Assistant Head … Read More “Editorial: Speaker Series schedule lacks diversity” »
Find out how GRASP can “get real about social problems” in the next issue of Scholium coming soon! Be sure to pick up a copy of Scholium as soon as it comes out.
Francis Lee ’16, Isabella Sanchez ’16: After much deliberation, EA has decided to abandon its Episcopalian foundation and re-root its faith in the Greek gods. This decision was made after deciding that the Greek faith was the best way for EA to “Challenge and nurture mind, body and spirit,” while “inspiring boys and girls to … Read More “Joke Issue: Episcopal Academy to go Greek in 2015” »
In light of the recent November Scholium issue, we have received the following letter to the editor. Dear Editor, It’s with shock and disbelief that I read the article “Underused iPads prove themselves unnecessary” which I consider to be a collection of lies, misconstrued facts, out of context quotes and a complete mockery of the reality. … Read More “Letter to the Editor” »
Spirit Week, as the name implies, is one filled with both school and team spirit. Steeped in tradition, Spirit Week also corresponds with the season of giving, which is manifested in the annual Can Drive. It is a week of school competition, generosity, and blatantly excessive indulgence and gluttony. For at the same time that … Read More “Staff Editorial: Wingbowl- A tasteless tradition” »
Alec Frey ’16: There is no doubt to the ease of use that comes with an e-book. With a few simple flicks or clicks of the finger, you can be reading any of your favorite books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer for nearly half the cost of a paper book. However, the use of … Read More “Electronic books cannot stack up to paper books” »
Nellie Konopka ’16: An anonymous same-sex couple was beaten by a group of two men and six women this past September in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. The couple was on their way to pick up a pizza when they were confronted by a group of drunk strangers who shot gay slurs in the direction of the … Read More “City of brotherly love or hate?” »
Nadiyah Browning ’16, Sonam Saxena ’17: The Episcopal Academy has often prided itself on its small class sizes. However, many are feeling worried that class sizes are increasing. While the statistical data remains unknown, we have seen certain class sizes go from an intimate seven to a crowded seventeen-plus. If class sizes increase, it will negatively … Read More “Cramped class sizes cause concern” »
Dear Editor, Aurora-Vesper day should be retired from the Upper School. My purpose in saying so is not to be controversial. Rather it is my observation that the day doesn’t seem to fulfill much purpose and assuredly has costs associated with it. I’ve heard students describe the day with disparaging remarks. When I compare Aurora-Vesper … Read More “Letter to the editor” »