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Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 267th pope, succeeding Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Dies at Age 88, Pope Leo XIV Elected as Successor
Sean Guo ’28, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025
Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke and heart failure, according to Vatican News.
Initiative 82 has caused restaurants such as Crazy Aunt Helen’s to close.
Restaurants Close Down After Initiative 82
Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 June 4, 2025
Several restaurants across Washington, have closed or announced plans to shut down in the months following the implementation of Initiative 82, a ballot measure that phases out the tipped minimum wage in the District.
While students can view their exams after the summer, they cannot keep them.
Students Should Be Permitted to Keep Final Exams
Angie Spadafora ’28 and Maira Zaidi ’27 May 31, 2025
Regardless of the fact that students can view and receive feedback on their exams, they should be permitted to keep them permanently as a potential reference for academic growth and aid in studying. 
There has been a rise in reported incidents of cheating at Sidwell.
Rise in Cheating Sees All Students Disadvantaged
Maira Zaidi ’27, Opinion Editor • May 31, 2025
This year, there has been a noticeable increase in reported cheating across all subjects and grades. As such, controversy has ensued over how these situations should be handled and the appropriate punishments.
Seniors Share Advice for Sidwell Underclassmen
Zoe Mohamadi ’28 and Zoe Mohamadi ’28 June 4, 2025
Although each student’s high school experience is different, they have plenty of advice for underclassmen, especially the incoming freshmen.  
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“Pictures of Belonging” features work from Hisako Hibi, Miné Okubo and Miki Hayakawa.
Pictures of Belonging Exhibitions at SAAM Reflect on Japanese-American Internment
Elle Ludwin ’25, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025
“Pictures of Belonging,” a new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, showcases the story of Japanese-American internment during World War II through a new lens. 
Celebrities took inspiration from Black dandyism at the 2025 Met Gala.
Behind The 2025 Met Gala’s Theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”
Petra Kawesi-Mukooza ’27, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025
On May 5, celebrities attended the 79th annual Met Gala, an event that raises funding for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
Soverignty’s Jockey, Junior Alvarado, has faced criticism for his treatment of the horse.
Sovereignty Secures First Place at 151st Kentucky Derby
Daphne Zwicker '26, Editor in Chief • June 4, 2025
Throughout the race, several horses suffered setbacks due to the rainy conditions, but after a slight rain delay, Sovereignty edged out the favorite, Journalism, to win the first leg of the Triple Crown with a time of 2:02.31.
Highly touted quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders slides in the draft.
Shedeur Sanders’ Fall in NFL Draft Sparks Controversy
Oliver York '28, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025
The NFL Draft was laced with controversy, as projected blue-chip first-round pick Shedeur Sanders, the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, slid to the 144th overall pick. 
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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974