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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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Officials charged Thomas Caine with knowingly possesing child pornogrophy on June 27.
Former Sidwell Substitute Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor • September 6, 2025
Thomas Samuel Caine, a former Sidwell Friends substitute teacher, was arrested on June 27 and charged with possessing child pornography.
US government considers the 100 deaths in Texas flooding as negligence.
Heavy Flooding in Texas Kills Over 100 US Citizens
Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 September 6, 2025
On July 4, heavy storms hit 44 counties across Central Texas, leading to the flash flooding of the Guadalupe River, an event that killed more than 136 people.
Mamdani’s campaign has been marked by both controversy and praise, sparking debate and
strong reactions among supporters and critics alike.
Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Demonstrates the Power of Conviction
Maira Zaidi ’27, Opinion Editor • September 5, 2025
Mamdani has demonstrated that a campaign rooted in principle and conviction cannot only survive but also win.
Celebrities often feel pressure to utilize their platforms in a political manner.
Celebrities Should Not Be Held Responsible for Raising Political Awareness
Angie Spadafora '28, Opinion Editor • September 5, 2025
While celebrities can use their platform to raise awareness of important news topics, they should not be held responsible to do so.
The Summer I Turned Up the Volume
Ajuni Sidhu ’28, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025
Many different tracks have risen and fallen off the Billboard Hot 100 list this summer alone, making it hard to define which garnered the most popularity. Still, some songs have become undeniably popular in the summers following their respective release date. 
Study Abroad Seniors Re-Enter the Villa
Julia Pitt ’28, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025
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Ozzy Osborne passed on July 22, 2025.
Ozzy Osborne Pioneered the Sound of Heavy Metal Worldwide
Nora Giuffrida '27, Culture Editor • September 5, 2025
Osbourne’s songs about doom created a whole new genre of music.
In 2025, streaming platforms like Apple TV+, HBO Max, Netflix and Amazon dominated over traditional broadcasters, with Apple TV+’s “Severance” leading the Primetime Emmy Nominations with 27 nods across award categories.
2025 Emmy Outstanding Drama Nominations Underscore Streaming’s Dominance and Television’s Changing Values
JL Chretien ’26, Culture Editor • September 5, 2025
On July 17,  the Television Academy announced the nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, all reflecting the push towards streaming and the television industry’s attempts to modernize. 
The Washington Nationals fired General Manager Mike Rizzo and Clubhouse Manager Dave Martinez.
Rizzo and Martinez Out as Nationals Continue Losing Skid
Leo Herman ’27, Sports Editor • September 8, 2025
Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner fired General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez in early July after the team finished June with a 7-19 record.
The MLB All-Star Game brought in 7.2 million viewers in 2025.
NHL and MLB All-Star Games Draw in Major Viewership
Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Sports Editor • September 8, 2025
Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend drew over 7 million viewers this year, and the NHL introduced the Four Nations Face-Off.
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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974