
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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
Nicole Hobson ’28, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025
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Nora Giuffrida '27, Culture Editor • September 5, 2025
Osbourne’s songs about doom created a whole new genre of music.

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.

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.

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.