Episcopal Academy
Toni Radcliffe ’14: Even though Geoff Wagg, Head of Upper School, began the year by issuing a bold challenge for Episcopal to become a school with no cheating, it seems our community has seen no improvement in this area. Firstly, cheating, as defined in the Student Handbook, is the use of inappropriate and unacknowledged materials, … Read More “Upper School fails to eliminate cheating” »
Katie O’Reilly ’14: As EA is a community with so much at its fingertips, it is not uncommon for those visiting Episcopal to wonder how the school is using its wealth for the benefit of the global community. During the Holocaust Remembrance Chapel in early April, for example, Ms. Sandra Roberts challenged EA asking why … Read More “Service program makes a substantial impact” »
Katie O’Reilly ’14: As EA is a community with so much at its fingertips, it is not uncommon for those visiting Episcopal to wonder how the school is using its wealth for the benefit of the global community. During the Holocaust Remembrance Chapel in early April, for example, Ms. Sandra Roberts challenged EA asking why … Read More “Service program makes a substantial impact” »
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” »
Artsfest has again been cancelled by the administration in light of incidents from previous years and concerns about student behavior. Scholium strongly suggests that this decision be reversed, as it is unfair to punish the entire Upper School for the actions of a few individuals and to deprive the artistically talented of an opportunity to … Read More “Scholium Staff Editorial: Artsfest Cancellation” »
Catie Hopkins ’13: The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December and the January incident involving an unidentified photographer in Episcopal’s athletic center served as catalysts for the creation of new security practices on campus; while keeping people safe should be the administration’s primary concern, the way the school currently goes about protecting us is … Read More “Campus safety at EA evaluated” »