Episcopal Academy
Mimi McCann ’13, Michael Smerconish ’14: As PennDOT continues to renovate the St. David’s Road Bridge, faculty and students should anticipate delays in their travels to and from school through November of this year. PennDOT has declared the bridge, last renovated in 1960, to be “structurally deficient.” Newtown Township representative Cynthia Pound said, “The bridge … Read More “St. David’s Road Closed Through November” »
Matt Vegari ’13: Occupying the green for the duration of the academic day on Monday April 30th, the senior class of 2012 delivered what many are calling the greatest prank in years, sparking curiosity as to how the event was conceived. Each year, senior classes around the nation strive to leave a final, humorous mark … Read More “The genius behind the “25 percent”” »
Nicole Carolin ’13, Mae Maltby ’13: While racial profiling may seem necessary to ensure national security, it actually compromises morality and citizens’ safety. By identifying each member of a certain race or ethnicity as a predisposed stereotype, the government not only belittles Americans but also jeopardizes their safety. Recently, racial profiling has reemerged in the … Read More “Racial profiling debate erupts with Martin case” »
Shreya Reddy ’13, Anthony Thai’ 13 Students of Conestoga High School were surprised to find themselves involved in a preemptive lockdown and drug search conducted by police and drug-sniffing dogs on April 20th. While the need to provide a safe drug-free environment is understandable, measures of such a drastic nature should not be allowed, as … Read More “Conestoga drug bust causes school security debate” »
Each of these boxes represents a phrase. So, for example, the first one represents ‘Man overboard’. Can you work out the others?
In light of the recent Student Council proposal to allow students the use of cellphones in academic buildings, it has become more apparent than ever that Episcopal must adapt to the technological needs of its students who now depend on cell phones for a variety of purposes. The common misconception of those in opposition to … Read More “Staff Editorial: Cell phone policy” »
The long-standing rule prohibiting student-athletes from moving their cars before practice is currently the object of much criticism. With the arrival of the spring sports season, the administration has been reminding student athletes that they are not allowed to move their cars at the end of the school day, resulting in several detentions for many … Read More “Athletes prohibited from moving their cars” »
Katie Howlin ’12 Emily Baturka ’12 is a Co-Captain of the Episcopal Varsity Girls’ Swim Team, and is an accomplished athlete who was recruited to swim for the University of Pennsylvania next year. Baturka has been a contributor on Episcopal’s team since she was in eighth grade. Since then, she has been a two-time Delaware … Read More “Athlete Profile: Emily Baturka” »
Kayla Coleman ’14 Television ads urging viewers to track down one last, limited-edition copy of Beauty and the Beast, or the latest Blu-Ray version of The Lion King, all preach the urgency of such purchases with the threat that soon these beloved classics will be resealed into the elusive ‘Disney Vault.’ The Vault, a mysterious … Read More “Cracking open the Disney Vault” »
Michael Smerconish ’14 There’s now one more reason to ban fighting in hockey: the death of 28-year-old Derek Boogaard. Boogaard, who last played for the New York Rangers, died last spring. His official cause of death was an overdose on painkillers, but the real, underlying cause was the National Hockey League’s continued allowance of fights … Read More “Deadly fighting in the NHL” »
Matthew Vegari ’13 The United States Postal Service recently announced its intention to cut next-day delivery and to let go almost 30,000 employees, indicating that once again the American government is failing to produce jobs. For the last two years, American media have been revolving around the economic crisis and high rate of unemployment in … Read More “Drastic service changes for USPS” »
Though the Episcopal Academy provides an array of service opportunities to the student body, these efforts have proven futile, and far too few members of the community participate. Since 2009, Episcopal has tried to increase service efforts through the mandated Day of Service for each grade in the Upper School; however, this attempt has simply … Read More “Scholium Staff Editorial: Attempts at community service insufficient” »