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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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Ozzy Osborne passed on July 22, 2025.

Ozzy Osborne Pioneered the Sound of Heavy Metal Worldwide

Nora Giuffrida ’27, Culture Editor September 5, 2025
Osbourne’s songs about doom created a whole new genre of music.
In 2025, streaming platforms like Apple TV+, HBO Max, Netflix and Amazon dominated over traditional broadcasters, with Apple TV+’s “Severance” leading the Primetime Emmy Nominations with 27 nods across award categories.

2025 Emmy Outstanding Drama Nominations Underscore Streaming’s Dominance and Television’s Changing Values

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. 
Oasis: The Listening Bar opens in Clarendon, VA with sushi, drinks and curated music.

Oasis: The Listening Bar Brings Japanese Dining and Music Experiences to Clarendon

JL Chretien ’26, Culture Editor September 5, 2025
Oasis: The Listening Bar will officially open its doors in Clarendon, Virginia on Aug. 21.
“F1: The Movie” strives to portray Formula One racing as authentically as possible.

F1: The Movie Races to the Box Office, Driven By Authenticity

Ishani Agrawal ’28, Staff Writer September 5, 2025
F1: The Movie, an action-packed film about former rising star Sonny Hayes’s return to Formula One racing, was released in theaters on June 27.
Kitamura’s “Auditon” has been longlisted for the
Booker Prize.

Katie Kitamura’s “Audition” Captivates and Unsettles with its Elusive Narration

Nora Giuffrida, Culture Editor September 5, 2025
Katie Kitamura’s latest novel, Audition, published in April and longlisted for the Booker Prize, delivers a sharp, precise exploration of ambition, desire and the unsettling spaces between them.
Lorde’s album “Virgin” discusses her vulnerabilities, meditating on fame, identity, body image
and lost love in songs like “Favourite Daughter,” “David” and ”Broken Glass.”

Lorde Explores Fame, Identity and Rebirth in Album “Virgin”

Emma Canan ’26, Managing Editor September 5, 2025
Although Lorde is known for her introspective lyrics and synth-pop production, “Virgin” dives deeper into her vulnerabilities.
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