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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.
“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.
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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974