May 2023 Crossword Puzzle
Polly Partridge '24, Editor-in-Chief
• May 30, 2023
![Sophomore Asher Sedwick and freshman Chase Hunter won their match 7-5, securing the MAC Championship for Sidwell. Photo: Sidwell Friends.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LOBGI5LAKFFTFO2TBALNXBWNEU-900x507.jpeg)
Sidwell Boys’ Tennis Wins MAC Championship and Regular Season Title
Jackson Youree '24, Business Manager
• May 30, 2023
![Seven horses died leading up to the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Photo: Don Sniegowski.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-5.32.49-PM-900x500.png)
Kentucky Derby Overshadowed by Horse Deaths and Injuries
Leia Neilson '25, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![Tensions have risen between Messi and Paris Saint-Germain. Photo: Hossein Zohrevand
via Wikimedia Commons.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-5.14.55-PM.png)
Messi Receives Offers from Barça and Al-Hilal as Tensions with PSG Flare
Connor Graham '26, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![The upcoming NBA draft has many promising prospects. Photo: John Verive.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lakers_vs_Trail_Blazers-e1686087072358-900x639.jpg)
Sports Business and Analytics Club Previews 2023 NBA Draft
Sports Business and Analytics Club, Contributor
• May 30, 2023
![The Florida Panthers, who finished 17th overall in the NHL, overturned the Boston Bruins 3-1 series lead to win round one of the playoffs.
Photo: Hendrik Seis via Wikimedia Commons.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Boston_Bruins_Stanley_Cup_Champions_Banner-900x633.jpg)
Stanley Cup: Panthers Shock Bruins in Round One
Paige Brown '24, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![Blakney sees the athlete experience as complementary to the student experience, and he prioritizes both his players education and performance. Photo: Anthony Richard, Jr. via Flickr.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-5.09.33-PM-900x551.png)
Howard Basketball Coach Kenneth Blakeney Explains His Coaching Path
Brett Fauntroy '25, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![The student art show features a variety of media. Photo: Alix Nikolic de Jacinto ’24.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Art-Show-Option-1-Credit-to-Alix-Nikolic-de-Jacinto-900x675.jpeg)
Spring Upper School Art Exhibition Displays Student Artwork
Lilah Baez '26, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![While working on their Senior Project, Gaviria and Mohamadi visited many of Washingtons coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants and theaters. Photo: Maddie Mohamadi 23.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/thumbnail_IMG_2317-900x675.jpg)
Seniors Discover Perfect Day in Washington
Sofia Gaviria '23 and Maddie Mohamadi '23
• May 30, 2023
![Little District Books is known for its unique events. Photo: Little District Books.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-4.41.41-PM-900x565.png)
Spotlight on Small Businesses: Little District Books
Colette Lee '26, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![The Avalon Theatre celebrates 100 years with a film festival. Photo: María Helena Carey via Flickr.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-4.32.27-PM-900x594.png)
Avalon Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Micah Kay '25, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
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Krish Batra ’25, Staff Writer • June 6, 2024
![Sidwell’s curriculum has consistently failed to address and support varying student and faculty political opinions.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sidwell-politics-photo-credit_-Sidwell-Friends.png)
Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer • June 6, 2024
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