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Kayla Kouahou ’28 On January 20, President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term with plans to build on his first administration and implement a series of policies aimed at addressing key national issues. After outlining his priorities in his inauguration speech, Trump has already implemented nearly 40 executive orders within the first … Read More “Trump Begins Second Presidential Term” »
Audrey Manion ’26 On January 18, TikTok went dark for its nearly 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld Congress’s ban on the popular social media app. Just twelve hours after being enacted, though, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to postpone the ban as the U.S. continues to debate national security … Read More “Tiktok ban delayed as controversy continues” »
On January 7, wildfires erupted and quickly spread near the Pacific Palisades, a residential neighborhood outside of Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and structures. While California’s wildfire season usually still poses some threats, the scale of this fire, in addition to several other fires around Los Angeles, caused extreme levels of devastation, leading to … Read More “LA fires cause mass destruction and spark criticism” »
Stevie Combs ’25 Addison Thomas ’27 The Philadelphia 76ers have made a major shift in their arena plans, abandoning their controversial proposal to build a $1.3 billion complex in the Market East part of Center City and signing a new contract with Comcast Spectator to construct a new stadium in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex … Read More “New 76ers arena could bring Philly a WNBA team” »
Mahi-Mahi Ralhan ’26 When New Jersey residents looked up at the sky and saw what appeared to be miniature cars, they were dismayed to discover that it was not the Weasleys’ beloved Ford Anglia, but rather mysterious drones flying above their heads. These drones puzzled law enforcement and the FBI, who have not identified their … Read More “Davis behind the nation’s drone disaster” »
Cecilia Murphy ’22 Grace Netherlands ’25 This January, Athletic Director Todd Fairlie announced that Episcopal is building new athletic facilities, including an indoor track, golf simulator, and ice rink. The construction will begin this June after closing ceremonies and is scheduled to be completed in time for fall sports pre-season, which will now begin the … Read More “Episcopal plans for new athletic facilities” »
Daniel Adibdbdb ’26 In a period of time dominated by “doom-scrolling,” “brain rot,” and “screenagers,” calls have risen to turn back to times before the advent of social media, and EA is no exception to this trend. After having a lengthy discussion about the school’s phone policy, EA’s administration has launched the broader “Simpler Times” … Read More “Episcopal enacts “Simpler Times” Campaign” »
Kayla Kouahou ’28 As President Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, he has begun to select members for his new cabinet, many of which have sparked significant controversy. Several of his picks have already drawn criticism, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tulsi Gabbard … Read More “Trump’s Cabinet Picks Raise Controversy” »
Cai Parker ’27 Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was charged with two federal offenses for tax evasion and illegal gun possession. Despite previous pledges to not interfere with Hunter Biden’s trial, Presiden Biden pardoned his son on December 1 after he was convicted, prompting outcries of nepotism and conflict of interest from many … Read More “Biden Pardons Son Despite Previous Pledge” »
Will Patterson ’27 Kyle Zhang ’27 Ryan Wen ’27 While a few close House races have not been called in the 2024 elections, Americans know now that Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States with a House and Senate Republican majority. Among the EA community, expectations for the election results … Read More “EA Upper School reflects on 2024 election results” »
Kayla Kouahou ’28 The University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University are among several institutions currently facing a federal lawsuit. The litigants allege that these schools utilize discriminatory practices to target students who come from divorced or separated households. The lawsuit, filed in late 2023, claims that the use of the College Scholarship Service’s (CSS) Profile … Read More “Universities face lawsuit for unfair financial aid” »
Molly Lo ’27 In a historic move for Philly sports, the 76ers are paying out of pocket to build a $1.3 billion arena at Market East and Fashion District, Pennsylvania. The decision to privately fund the construction of “76 Place” is unusual, with no taxpayer dollars involved in creating the team’s new home. The proposed … Read More “Planned 76ers downtown arena remains controversial” »