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Freres Branchiaux donates 10% of its profits monthly to homeless shelters.

Washington’s Freres Branchiaux Candle Co. Promotes Service and Candlemaking

Angie Spadafora ‘28, Staff Writer September 26, 2024
The Washington-based candle company, Freres Branchiaux Candle Co., was founded by the Gill brothers in October 2017 while they were still in grade school.
The case will have lasting effects on information access.

Hachette v. Internet Archive: Inside The Nationwide Impact

Arya Goswami ’28, Staff Writer September 26, 2024
In March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic sparked mass school, university and library closures worldwide, the Internet Archive launched the National Emergency Library, which opened up free, unlimited access to over a million digitized books for students, scholars and the broader public.
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cleverly
references her current and past relationships.

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” Album Sparkles With Cleverness

Helen Barrose ’28, Staff Writer September 26, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet,” on Aug. 23.
Singer Bruce Springsteen passionately performed at Nationals Park for over an audience over 40,000.

Bruce Springsteen Takes the Stage at Nationals Park

Maisy Morowitz ’27, Staff Writer September 26, 2024
On Sept. 7, singer Bruce Springsteen performed at Nationals Park to an eager crowd of over 40,000 fans.
The National Gallery of Art’s exhibit of Gordon Parks’ photography celebrates the photographer’s skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.

Review: Gordon Parks’ Photography Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art

Nora Giuffrida ’27, Staff Writer September 26, 2024
"Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits from the Corcoran Collection" exhibition is currently on display in the National Gallery of Art.
The “Lover of Men” poster depicts President Lincoln in David Bowie makeup.

“Lover of Men” Film Brings Buried Evidence to Light on the Big Screen

Deanna Paukstitus ’25, Culture Editor September 26, 2024
New Abraham Lincoln documentary "Lover of Men" is causing a resurgence of the theory that Abraham Lincoln might have been queer.
Joel Siepierski will take over as Director of the College Counseling Office this year.

Sidwell Friends Welcomes New College Counseling Director Joel Siepierski

JL Chretien ’26, Culture Editor September 26, 2024
In July 2024, Sidwell Friends School welcomed Dr. Joel Siepierski as the new Director of College Counseling.
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