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Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 267th pope, succeeding Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Dies at Age 88, Pope Leo XIV Elected as Successor

Sean Guo ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke and heart failure, according to Vatican News.
Initiative 82 has caused restaurants such as Crazy Aunt Helen’s to close.

Restaurants Close Down After Initiative 82

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 June 4, 2025
Several restaurants across Washington, have closed or announced plans to shut down in the months following the implementation of Initiative 82, a ballot measure that phases out the tipped minimum wage in the District.
Allen Vandegrift starts working at Sidwell on July 1, 2025.

Middle School Principal Rachel Kane Set to Leave Sidwell

Elliot Goch ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Her replacement, Allen Vandegrift, the current Head of the Middle School at Montgomery School in Pennsylvania, will officially take over the position on July 1.
Eight agents entered Millies during a lunch rush to speak with the General Manager.

Local ICE Raids Threaten Washington Businesses

Emma Canan ’26 and Daphne Zwicker ’26 June 4, 2025
On May 6, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents unexpectedly visited local Washington restaurants, including Chef Geoff’s, Millie’s and Pupatella
Parents from Sandy Spring Friends School launch petition to prevent school from closing.

Petition Stops Sandy Spring Friends School From Closing

Sophia Cuttica ’28 and Ayah Ilyas ’28 June 4, 2025
After parents launched a petition to stop Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) from closing, the school announced that it would stay open through the 2027-2028 school year.
Andrea Razzaghi ’78 will give the commencement address at the Class of 2025 graduation.

Andrea Razzaghi ’78 Chosen as Commencement Speaker

Ishani Agrawal ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
On April 28, Head of School Bryan Garman announced Andrea Razzaghi ’78 as the 2025 Commencement speaker.
Alumni weekend brings together the Sidwell community.

Sidwell Friends Hosts Alumni Weekend

Lexi Orr ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Between May 2 and May 4, Sidwell hosted Alumni Weekend for graduating classes ending in zero or five. 
Spain and Portugal’s power outage affects its citizens.

Spain and Portugal Experience Dramatic Power Outage

Julia Pitt ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
The outage was caused by multiple disturbances and lasted for more than 10 hours, marking it as one of the worst in recent years, according to the BBC. 
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