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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Former President Donald Trump Wins Reelection Against Kamala Harris

Lexi Orr ’26, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
Around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 Presidential Election, naming Donald Trump the next President of the United States. 
Carl Van Vechen’s work is honored by Sidwell Friends.

Zartman House Displays Photography of Carl Van Vechten

Petra Kawesi-Mukooza ’27, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
Sidwell Friends recently honored the work of Artist Carl Van Vechten and others who contributed to the Harlem Renaissance in a one-year photography exhibit.
The Science Festival is 50 minutes long, allowing students to try new things each year.

Sidwell Friends Lower School Hosts 20th Annual Science Festival

Adonna Dawit ’27, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
Lower School Science Teacher Sam Francis recently hosted her 20th Lower School Science Festival.
The American University Chabad partnered with Sidwell JSU to bring a mobile sukkah to Sidwell’s campus.

Jewish Student Union Brings Sukkah to Sidwell

Emmet Bailen ’28, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
In celebration of Sukkot, a Jewish holiday commemorating the seasonal harvest, the Jewish Student Union (JSU) brought a mobile sukkah to Sidwell on Oct. 21.
Both Middle School and Upper School students dressed up in costumes on Halloween.

Sidwell Friends Celebrates Halloween

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 November 22, 2024
Freshman Chase Reaves, who dressed up for the occasion, explained that Halloween provides him with an opportunity for self-expression and the chance to be “silly” without consequences.

Legislation Passed Controlling Protest Noise in Washington

Nick Barac ’28, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
On Oct. 29, the D.C. Council voted to pass an emergency legislation limiting protests in residential areas.

Republicans Flip The Senate, Keep Control of the House

Harold Wyatt ’27, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
Republicans dominated the 2024 election cycle, winning control of the presidency, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Washington area’s increase in rent severely impacts the economic security of residents.

Housing Costs Increasing in the Washington Area

Lilah Baez ’26 and Sean Guo ’28 November 22, 2024
Housing costs in the Washington area have increased immensely compared to other major cities in the United States.
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