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Katie Howlin ’12 The four-month National Basketball Association’s lockout has come to a close. As of November 26, 2011, the players and owners reached a potential agreement that would include a 66 game season, with the opening games being played on Christmas Day, and training camps beginning on December 9th. The lockout began on July … Read More “NBA Lockout reaches resolution” »
Dimantha Andrahennady ’14 In the past month, Major League Soccer (MLS) has overtaken the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) to become the third most attended sport in the US. The only two sports with a higher average attendance rate are Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL). … Read More “MLS: Most Liked Sport?” »
Patrick Espe and Raphael Furey The Episcopal community has great expectations for the Boy’s Squash team this season. This year, the team has an opportunity to accomplish an unprecedented feat for a male high-school Squash team: becoming four-time National Champions. Commenting on Nationals this year, Joe Russell, Head Coach of Boy’s Squash, said, “It’s definitely … Read More “Boys’ Squash Preview” »
Richie Palazzese ’14 When asked about the college recruiting process, Episcopal lacrosse player Sam Lawlor ’12 said, “It’s actually not as different as someone would expect.” The recruiting process is known for being difficult and tedious, with lots of behind the scenes work that, for many, goes unnoticed. Because of NCAA regulations, coaches of underclassmen … Read More “Recruit Remarks” »
Scholium: How does vestry decide who speaks in chapel, and how do you find them? Carly: Basically, we all brainstorm and see who people know, who would be an interesting speaker, and who can relate to the theme and also have a faith-based speech. Collin: Students and alumni ask us to speak in chapel and … Read More “Vestry Vocalizes Chapel Protocol” »
During the holiday season, families look forward to gathering around the fireplace, candy canes in hand, sharing stories of Christmases past, or sitting below the tree reading Twas the Night Before Christmas. However, such picturesque Christmas nights find life only in children’s picture books, ABC Family movies, or the chocolate filled images adorning advent calendars. … Read More “‘Twas the disaster before Christmas” »
Shreya Reddy ’13 Affirmative action policies, in which colleges give preference to under-represented minorities, fail to serve their intended purpose by only “diversifying” a school on the surface and overlooking the unique characteristics that truly determine the success of students and the university as a whole. Idealistically speaking, each applicant should be considered holistically, not … Read More “The inequity of affirmative action” »
Our experience at Episcopal has been incredible and we are so grateful to have had this opportunity. At Episcopal, we have participated in many of the various activities the school has to offer in class, sports and societies as well as after school events. We have thoroughly enjoyed becoming active members of the school community … Read More “A Farewell letter to Episcopal” »
Marian Prim ’12 “How many colleges are you applying to? Nearby or far away? Which ones? How good are your chances? My son went to UNC, have you looked there? Any early applications? When do you find out?” Personally, reading those seven questions makes my blood pressure rise and my stress levels soar. They are … Read More “College Struggles” »
Most computers and gadgets have one problem or another throughout their lifespan, and as any member of the Episcopal community knows, technology here is no exception. There is always some fluke with a computer, printer, or network around the school, but thanks to the technology faculty, these problems are fixed as quickly as they appear. … Read More “Artist Profile: Matt Lake” »
2011 marks Episcopal’s 10th year of participation in the Big Timber Arts Roundup, held for five days each October in Big Timber, Montana. Students from eight schools, including Episcopal, are hosted by the Burch and Burke families on their spacious ranches as they participate in one of four workshops. These workshops, taught by professionals from … Read More “Big Timber Arts Roundup” »
Amanda Molitor ’14 Director Roland Emmerich’s latest film Anonymous addresses the Shakespeare authorship question literary experts have been disputing for centuries. Skeptics say that there is no proof that Shakespeare wrote the 37 plays and 154 sonnets, but if not him, who? Anonymous, though containing aspects of fiction, explores the theory that Edward de Vere, … Read More “Anonomous-ly Shakespeare” »