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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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“The Substance” has become the highest-grossing film distributed by Mubi and won writer-director Coralie Fargeat the award for Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film festival.

Film Review: Director Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” is a Scathing Takedown of a Culture That Destroys Female Fame

Deanna Paukstitus ’25, Culture Editor November 25, 2024
“The Substance” is all isolation. It drags viewers through endless hallways and cavernous rooms; past hypnotizing neon, fluorescent lights; down back roads and shady sidewalks not taken, where the protagonist, Elisabeth Sparkle, seems to exist alone.
Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise” is featured in the National Gallery’s new exhibition.

“Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment” Celebrates the Roots of Impressionism

JL Chretien ’26, Culture Editor November 25, 2024
“Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement,” a new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay, compiles 130 art pieces to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Parisian Impressionist movement.
Liam Payne was 31 when he passed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Legacy and Loss of Liam Payne

Angie Spadafora '28, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
On Oct. 16, former One Direction member and pop singer Liam Payne passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of Hotel CasaSur Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
With over 85 million first-day streams on Spotify, Tyler, The Creator’s expressive and self-exploratory “CHROMAKOPIA” is the biggest hip-hop debut of the year.

Tyler, The Creator’s “CHROMOKOPIA” Ex- plores Fame and Authenticity with Hip Hop

Evelyn Chao '27, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
Tyler, The Creator released his eighth studio album, “CHROMOKOPIA,” on October 28, marking a pivotal milestone in his artistic journey.
Loo spent six months in Palestine, teaching English as a volunteer teacher with Project Hope.

Faculty Profile: Upper School English Teacher Brian Loo on Following Curiosity and Heart

Tara Prakash '25 and Elle Ludwin '25 November 25, 2024
Upper School English Teacher Brian Loo fell in love with literature at a young age. He recalled reading books while walking, eating dinner and attending family gatherings.
Trini Vybez started in 2019 as a spice business at farmers markets.

Restaurant Review: Trini Vybez Offers Vibrant Trinidadian Food

Nora Giuffrida ’27, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
Trini Vybez began in 2019 when Natalia Kalloo started making and selling spices and seasonings at local farmers markets and health food stores.
Electronic alternatives to paper books, such as Kindles and e-Books, have grown in popularity during the past decade.

Paper Books Stand the Test of Time Against Electronic Alternatives

Ishani Agrawal '28, Staff Writer November 24, 2024
As our world increasingly relies on technology for everyday tasks and activities, debates have risen over the benefits of audiobooks and Kindles in comparison to paper books.
Celebrities’ internet presence leads to over-invested fans.

Social Media Leads to Harmful Parasocial Relationships

Maira Zaidi '27, Opinion Editor November 24, 2024
With the advent of social media, parasocial relationships have skyrocketed. 
Sidwell Friends observes weekly Meeting for Worship, a core part of Quakerism and its values.

Sidwell Continues to Uphold Quaker Values in Many Ways

Daphne Zwicker ’26, Opinion Editor November 24, 2024
While Sidwell touts its status as a Quaker school and takes pride in its devotion to the tenets of Quakerism, the school remains largely nonreligious and open to students practicing, or not practicing, whatever religion they like. 
Students are often under heavy academic stress during five day weeks.

Shorter School Weeks Enhance Student Performance

Ishani Agrawal '28 and Steven Huang '28 November 24, 2024
Balancing school work, jobs, extracurriculars and time with family and friends, many students are easily overworked.
Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024.

Modern Beauty Pageants Dismantle Old Stereotypes

Lilah Baez '26, News Editor November 24, 2024
Beauty pageants are often dismissed for objectifying women, preserving stereotypes and promoting unrealistic beauty standards. However, pageants have acclimated to modern times to uphold values of inclusivity and self-expression.
Recent presidential elections have brought the Electoral College’s validity into question.

Con: Is the Electoral College Beneficial to American Democracy?

Vivienne Huang '26, Sports Editor November 24, 2024
Established over 200 years ago, the Electoral College was based upon the racist biases of our nation’s founders and continues to perpetuate unequal representation in presidential elections. 
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