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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Thousands of federal employees have been fired since Trump’s second inauguration.
Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Leads Efforts to Shrink the Federal Government
Lane Kaplan ’27, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025
Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX, Tesla and X, formerly known as Twitter, spent over $270 million supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.
If tuition continues to increase, a current kindergartener’s family could pay around $75,000 for high school at Sidwell Friends.
Sidwell Friends Raises Tuition to Nearly $60,000
Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor • April 1, 2025
On Jan. 30, the Sidwell Friends Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by 4% for all grades.
Trump’s “America First” policies involve withdrawing from various international organizations, imposing tariffs and enforcing deportation.
Trump’s “America First” Policies Are Not in America’s True Best Interests
Sophia Cuttica ’28 and Martha Pendle ’28 March 27, 2025
President Trump's “America First” foreign policy initiatives will not successfully prioritize American concerns. Instead of promoting the good of the American people, these initiatives will only serve to promote Trump’s personal agenda.
The NLEAD shutdown allows for extreme police misconduct.
NLEAD Shutdown Represents the Dangerous Loss of a Valuable Service
Nora Giuffrida ’27, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
The shutdown of NLEAD solely due to the executive order’s language marks both the end of a valuable resource and reveals Trump's unserious approach towards governance.
Singing Telegrams Combine New Hits With Old Favorites
Singing Telegrams Combine New Hits With Old Favorites
Anna Dreyhaupt ’25, Features Editor • April 3, 2025
For only $5, students can send a musical performance to a friend, teacher or classmate to surprise and entertain the school community.
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“The Sound of Music” stars Julie Andrews as Maria.
“The Sound of Music” Turns 60: An Anniversary Retrospective Half a Century Later
Ishani Agrawal ’28, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
60 years after its release, the hills are still alive with “The Sound of Music.”
The Paw Spa has become a favorite among DMV pet owners.
Small Business Spotlight: The Paw Spa Makes DMV Pets Stylish
Norah Chang ’28 and Maya Ahmad ’28 March 27, 2025
The Paw Spa, situated in Alexandria, Va., is a premier grooming salon for all types of animals, including dogs and cats of all breeds.
On March 2, the Sidwell Friends Girls Varsity Basketball Team beat St. Johns College High School 72-44 in the DCSAA Championship.
Boys and Girls Basketball Compete in DCSAA Championships
Olivia Sisson ’27, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
On March 2, Sidwell’s Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams competed in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) Championship.
Canada secured a heated victory against the USA.
Canada Wins the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
Gardiner Dietrich ’27, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
On Feb. 22, The 4 Nations Face-Off, an international hockey tournament featuring teams from Canada, Sweden, Finland and the United States, had one of its biggest games. 
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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974