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Vivian Cook ’27 In early October, President Donald Trump helped facilitate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, pausing the fighting in a conflict that has caused significant destruction across Gaza over more than two years of violence. The conflict is part of a large escalation of tensions between Israel and its neighbors, although the … Read More “Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal” »
Lucas van Binsbergen ’27 Across a series of key votes nationwide on November 4, Democrats secured a series of high-profile victories, including taking the Virginia and New Jersey governorships. These elections feature as an important barometer ahead of the midterm elections and could carry tangible implications for governance across the country. In Pennsylvania, voters delivered … Read More “2025 elections deliver Democratic victories” »
Will Patterson ’27 In recent years, EA has wrestled with the integration of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools to aid, complete, and grade projects. Across the country, this revolutionary technology has fueled fiery debate, roiled precedent, and upended decades of educational practices. Amid the increasing pace of technological innovation, the usage of technology … Read More “EA grapples with AI’s impact on learning” »
Myra Ralhan ’29 A groundbreaking new gene therapy trial may change the future of patients living with Huntington’s Disease, giving hope to families that had once never seen an end to this disease and faced a devastating diagnosis. A trial was held at the University College London Huntington’s Disease Centre to test a new treatment, … Read More “Cutting-edge new treatment for Huntington’s Disease” »
Meghan Limaye ’27 As the school year begins, Queer-Straight Alliance settles back into weekly meetings of inquiry, exploration, and discussion, continuing its long-standing mission of providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ allied student body to express themself freely, while also providing opportunities to educate the wider community. Constantly searching for new ways to uplift … Read More “November Club Connect: Queer-Straight Alliance” »
Maggie Sgaramella ’26 Seven minutes was all it took for four masked thieves to steal approximately 102 million dollars worth of jewelry from perhaps the most infamous museum in the world. On October 19, 2025, from the exact time of arrival at 9:30am to their swift escape at just seven minutes later, the mysterious thieves … Read More “Iconic Louvre heist revives old-school crime” »
Mahika Rahlan ’26 Sophia Venneri ’26 A process that’s become extremely difficult to navigate in recent years has only become harder with the rise of artificial intelligence: college admissions. From teachers to admissions counselors to students, AI is being used in some way in every aspect of the college admissions process. While AI is an … Read More “Staff Editorial: AI hurts integrity of college admissions” »
Daniel Adibi ’26 While standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are often viewed negatively, many colleges have reinstated the required testing policies they had dropped during the COVID pandemic. This decision is absolutely correct. Standardized tests should be an important part of the college admissions process because they provide the best indication of students’ … Read More “The SAT should be a greater part of college admissions” »
Thought Daughter ’67 The current music landscape is a landfill of sluggish writing, reused beats, and questionable role models. Here are the top offenders assaulting our ears on the radio today. Sombr: One new pop sensation, perhaps Slender Man reincarnate, Sombr, has littered current radio with his love for brainrot. Sure, his songs have some … Read More “Thoughts on Thoughts: Current music is bad.” »
Mia Favini ’27 Despite nation-wide cuts of DEI programs, The Episcopal Academy’s Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains an important part of the school. It continues to run, quietly yet powerfully, with Ayinde Tate as Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Erica Snowden as Executive Director of the Office of DEI. “We still have … Read More “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is necessary” »
