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ABC suspended Kimmel from the air after comments on Charlie Kirk.

ABC Suspends “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Over Comments about Charlie Kirk

Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor October 2, 2025
The decision came after Nexstar Media Group, which owns and operates 23 ABC-affiliated stations, announced it would stop airing the program, calling the show’s content “offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse.” 
Trump plans to reinstate the death pentaly for federal crimes in Washington.

Trump Enacts Death Penalty for Cases in Washington

Evan Tan ’28, Staff Writer October 2, 2025
Critics view it as another attempt to extend federal control over the city, while supporters say it is a justified response to homicide.
10th graders will attend six workshops focused on AI, civics and media literacy.

Sidwell Introduces Workshops for 10th Graders

Angie Spadafora ’28, Opinion Editor October 2, 2025
On Sept. 15, 10th-grade workshops launched as part of the sophomore curriculum, offering lessons in media literacy, artificial intelligence and civics during free periods throughout the year.
Sophmores, juniors and seniors will have their own grade deans this year.

Sidwell Welcomes New Faculty and Grade Dean Positions

Aayushi Jorgensen ’27, Staff Writer October 2, 2025
At the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, the Sidwell community welcomed history teacher Wenjiao Cai as well as the new grade-level dean system. 
The lawsuit has created tension between Schwalb and Bowser.

Washington Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 October 2, 2025
On Sept. 4, the Office of the Attorney General of Washington filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the deployment of over 2,300 National Guard troops in Washington. 
Several Northern Virginia school districts are fighting against the Trump Administration.

Northern Virginia Public Schools Fight Trump Over Trans Students

Julia Pitt ’28, Staff Writer October 2, 2025
Five school districts in Northern Virginia — Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun and Prince William — are locked in a political and legal dispute against the U.S. Department of Education regarding the districts’ policies that protect transgender students. 
EU clarifies misconceptions regarding ban on chemical in gel nail polish.

European Countries Ban TPO-Containing Gel Nail Polish

Sophia Cuttica ’28 and Ayah Ilyas ’28 October 2, 2025
On Sept. 1, the European Union (EU) banned a crucial ingredient used in cosmetics.
129 students reacted to the following statement: “Moving all English essays from at-home to in-class is a positive change.”

Sidwell English Department Announces a Switch to In-Class Essays

The Sidwell English Department announced in the first week of school that it will replace at-home essays with in-class writing this year, with department leaders citing increased cheating and the rise of AI tools as the reason for the change.
Officials charged Thomas Caine with knowingly possesing child pornogrophy on June 27.

Former Sidwell Substitute Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor September 6, 2025
Thomas Samuel Caine, a former Sidwell Friends substitute teacher, was arrested on June 27 and charged with possessing child pornography.
US government considers the 100 deaths in Texas flooding as negligence.

Heavy Flooding in Texas Kills Over 100 US Citizens

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 September 6, 2025
On July 4, heavy storms hit 44 counties across Central Texas, leading to the flash flooding of the Guadalupe River, an event that killed more than 136 people.
The gubernatorial may help predict the 2026 midterm elections.

Virginia to Make History in Upcoming Elections

Alexander Speece ’28, Staff Writer September 6, 2025
Virginians will head to the polls on Nov. 4 to elect the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, along with deciding which party will control the House of Delegates.
Washingtonians adjust to the increase of congestion on the roads.

Washington Declared to Have Worst Traffic in the United States

Lilah Baez ’26, News Editor September 6, 2025
Recent traffic reports confirm the city now has the worst congestion in the nation.
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