Episcopal Academy
Mahika Ralhan ’26 This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has implemented new changes to its application format. FAFSA is a free government application that uses financial information from families to determine eligibility for financial aid from the federal government to pay for college. FAFSA then sends families’ financial information to the … Read More “FAFSA changes complicate financial aid” »
Lilly Smolenski ’27 Democrat Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor on January 2nd, 2024, and she became the first woman to be elected to the city’s top office in its 341-year history. Parker was born and raised in Philadelphia, and her upbringing in the city inspired her to pursue a career in public … Read More “Cherelle Parker begins first term as Philadelphia mayor” »
Lilly Smolenski ’27 Democrat Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor on January 2nd, 2024, and she became the first woman to be elected to the city’s top office in its 341-year history. Parker was born and raised in Philadelphia, and her upbringing in the city inspired her to pursue a career in public … Read More “Cherelle Parker begins first term as Philadelphia mayor” »
Lilly Smolenski ’27 Democrat Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor on January 2nd, 2024, and she became the first woman to be elected to the city’s top office in its 341-year history. Parker was born and raised in Philadelphia, and her upbringing in the city inspired her to pursue a career in public … Read More “Cherelle Parker begins first term as Philadelphia mayor” »
Delaney Welsh ’24 In early January of this year, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) President Eric Pryor announced that the institution will be eliminating their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. As the United States’ oldest art school and art museum, PAFA has served as an … Read More “Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts eliminates degree program” »
Gray Collins ’25 “No person shall . . . hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, who . . . shall have engaged in insurrection,” reads the 3rd clause of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This provision was “passed after the Civil War to prevent former government officials who … Read More “Trump ballot controversy divides U.S. politics” »
Lucas van Binsbergen ’27 Every year, the Episcopal Academy invites speakers to present various topics to the student body, bringing a diverse array of experts and notable figures to engage the student body. This year, speakers have presented on topics ranging from cybersecurity to literature and the arts. The selection process for these speakers can … Read More “Upper School invites new speakers to campus” »
Mahika Ralhan ’26 On November 7, 2023, the race to win a spot on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concluded when Democratic candidate, Daniel McCaffery, won with 57% percent of the votes compared to Republican Carolyn Carluccio’s 43%. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the highest court in the state, composed of seven judges who make decisions … Read More “PA Supreme Court election concludes” »
Rohith Tsundupalli ’24In recent months, students submitted their early decision and early action applications for college admissions. Early decision entails applying to a preferred college before the regular deadline, usually in November, with admissions decisions expected in the following months. Students accepted through early decision are obliged to enroll in the chosen college and withdraw … Read More “Students submit early applications and await decisions “ »
Kyle Zhang ’27 The Community Service Student Board unveiled new community service opportunities through “Students Serve” and Strafford Friends initiatives. Student Serve is held every Monday during Domino in the Chapel and allows any Upper School student to join. Rebecca Brinks, the Community Service Coordinator, says that when creating Students Serve, she wanted to make … Read More “EA pilots new community service initiatives “ »
Gray Collins ’25 Domestically, institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Cornell University have been epicenters of demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and the United States’s involvement in the war. These protests have created tensions as dangerous anti-Muslim and antisemitic attacks increase in frequency around the country, complicated by the notion that … Read More “Israel-Hamas controversy impacts college campuses” »
Lucas van Binsbergen ’27Upon the completion of final exams each year, students have the opportunity to explore their interests with a two-week program called May Term, in which they can decide whether they want to stay on campus or possibly learn abroad. May Term began as a way to give students new experiential learning opportunities … Read More “EA unveils new May Term opportunities “ »