Episcopal Academy
Pro Rick Chen ‘23 As schools across the country reevaluate their COVID-19 protocols for in-person learning, many consider implementing random testing. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stated during a panel with doctors from Harvard Medical School “we need to hunker down and get through this fall and winter … Read More “Should EA implement random COVID-19 testing?” »
Sona Bardakjian ‘21 For those of you who don’t know, I am Armenian, and you should care about Armenia. My home and people are being attacked and threatened for doing nothing but living, and the world continues to stay silent and watch as a part of our culture and history is being taken away. My … Read More “You should care about Armenia” »
Mary Cipperman ‘21 | Morgan Rees ‘21 Over the past months, EA has reexamined its curriculum in a critical way and revised its procedures in the new “Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community” policy. Although these changes may contribute to a more equitable, inclusive curriculum for students in the future, we propose weaknesses in the … Read More “Race education at EA needs further reform” »
Staff Editorial A peaceful transition of power is the bedrock of any democracy, and for over two hundred years no American president has ever attempted to remain in office after losing an election: until now. President Trump claims that he won the election and that President-elect Biden has benefited from millions of illegally cast ballots … Read More “Trump must concede to preserve American democracy” »
Pro: Madeleine Ott ‘22 Congress should act on behalf of the interests of the American people to expand the Supreme Court in order to restore the ideological balance and thus the legitimacy of the judiciary. Following the death of beloved icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the subsequent appointment and confirmation of Amy Coney Barett, conservatives … Read More “Court packing: a solution for democracy or a violation of the law?” »
Rick Chen ‘24Xinxin Fang ‘24 By now everyone in the EA community has integrated the “Green Screen” into their morning preparations for the day. Using the safety app to prove a student’s COVID-19 free status is a key part of EA’s safety plan. But does it really prove anything? The “Green Screen” is entirely dependent … Read More “Are Green Screens Really Enough?” »
The elaborate reopening plan to keep students safe from the pandemic included major changes to the schedule. Many students have had difficulties adjusting to limited freedom. Two students, Anika Agarwal ‘23 and Caroline Sewell ‘23 present their frustrations. Anika Agarwal ‘23 In such isolating times, EA should find ways to safely allow more student interaction … Read More “New Schedule Poses Problems for the Student Body” »
Xinxin Fang ‘24Jack Celluci ‘24 Haverford Headmaster Dr. John Nagl has recently come under fire by parents and students as well as members of the greater community for a controversial letter he co-authored which connotes an anti-Trump stance. His letter led to criticism about the expression of his political views with the fact that he … Read More “Haverford Headmaster “Schooled” by Social Media” »
EA first announced that the school would hold virtual classes until October 8th. On September 11th, the administration announced that EA would hold in-person school starting September 21st. The school drafted an elaborate reopening plan to ensure the safety of our community. Here are thoughts of EA faculty, parents, and students on the decisions made. … Read More “EA Community Expresses Thoughts on Reopening Plan” »
Staff Editorial As Episcopal Academy students growing up in an era of false news and disinformation, we must learn how to determine when information is reliable. Our generation lives in a world where we are constantly exposed to news through our cell phones and social media, making it possible to create and falsify news, spread … Read More “Students must reduce the spread of disinformation through social media” »
Aiden Chavis ‘21 When Scholium asked me if I would be willing to comment about the Black Lives Matter protests of the summer, I at first did not really know what I would say. These past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions for me. Being asked to comment about it pushed me to … Read More “Op-Ed: Aiden Chavis on BLM” »
STAFF EDITORIAL Amidst all of the devastation that the COVID-19 crisis is bringing across the world, there are many who are using this time to step up as leaders and show compassion to others. In our own Class of 2020, students, teachers, and parents have taken initiative to make the conclusion of our senior year … Read More “Thank you, community members, for a meaningful senior spring” »