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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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Upper School Students Voice Opinions on The Presidential Election
November 7, 2024
The Upper School community is experiencing buzz as the presidential election approaches.
Democrats retaining control of the Senate could unexpectedly depend on the Maryland race.
Control of the U.S. Senate Could Depend on Maryland
Steven Huang ’27 and Evan Tan ’27 November 6, 2024
Maryland, although a largely Democratic state, has become a swing state in the current Senate race.
With recent events unfolding in the Middle East, students and faculty have been increasingly vocal about their opinions during MFW.
Con: Do Political Beliefs Have a Place in Meeting for Worship?
Mayan Olsson ’28, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Since late 2023, most messages spoken by students and teachers during MFW have been focused on current events, particularly controversial topics such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and other events in the Middle East.
With recent events unfolding in the Middle East, students and faculty have been increasingly vocal about their opinions during MFW.
Pro: Do Political Beliefs Have a Place in Meeting for Worship?
Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
In our school community, MFW is a space in which the student body is most connected with the school’s Quaker values.
Sidwell Community Reminisces on Past Halloween Costumes
Lane Kaplan '28, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
Halloween is a special time of the year for many children and adults. Most Sidwell students can remember a time when they dressed up as a pumpkin, superhero, or a princess. 
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Students fail to hear from diverse perspectives as book banning policies restrict the discussion of polarizing issues.
Banning Books Unnecessarily Limits Students’ Education
Ishani Agrawal '28, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
As our country’s political morals rapidly shift, book banning has also escalated. 
Amidst an imploding industry, American animators fight to stay afloat.
#IStandWithAnimation: American Animators and the Struggle to Strike a Deal
Deanna Paukstitus ’25, Culture Editor • November 1, 2024
It’s not an understatement to say that the American animation industry is imploding.
Pickleball has become very popular in recent years due to the accessible nature of the sport.
Pickleball’s Rise to Worldwide Phenomenon Continues
Pilar Lynch ’27, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, with a growth rate of 222.3% over the last three years. 
President Joe Biden congratulates Team USA on their many victories at the 2024 Olympics.
Team USA Visits the White House After Another Successful Olympics
Olivia Sisson '27, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
On Sept. 30, 2024, over 400 Olympians and Paralympians visited the White House in recognition of their efforts and successes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this past summer. 
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