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With recent events unfolding in the Middle East, students and faculty have been increasingly vocal about their opinions during MFW.

Con: Do Political Beliefs Have a Place in Meeting for Worship?

Mayan Olsson ’28, Staff Writer November 1, 2024
Since late 2023, most messages spoken by students and teachers during MFW have been focused on current events, particularly controversial topics such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and other events in the Middle East.
With recent events unfolding in the Middle East, students and faculty have been increasingly vocal about their opinions during MFW.

Pro: Do Political Beliefs Have a Place in Meeting for Worship?

Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer November 1, 2024
In our school community, MFW is a space in which the student body is most connected with the school’s Quaker values.
Both Vance and Walz successfully articulated their points in the debate.

J.D. Vance Appeared Stronger After Vice Presidential Election

Evelyn Chao '27 November 1, 2024
Following the recent vice-presidential debate, a clear contrast emerged between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance.
The new phone LOP policy allows for academic freedom while maintaining student consequences.

Sidwell’s New Phone LOP Policy is Beneficial to Students

Leo Herman '27, Staff Writer November 1, 2024
Changing a policy that has held up for years, the Sidwell Friends administration has chosen to institute a new Loss of Privileges (LOP) policy this school year.
With all of the evidence coming to light against him, it is unwise for Councilman White to remain in office and continue his persistent reelection efforts.

D.C. Councilman Trayon White Must Resign from Office

Brett Fauntroy '25, Staff Writer November 1, 2024
D.C. City Councilman Trayon White was arrested and indicted by authorities on bribery charges in August.
Dress codes disproportionately target female students and students of color, making them unfair to impose upon the student body.

Dress Codes Inhibit Student Performance in Academic Settings

Maira Zaidi '27, Opinion Editor November 1, 2024
Dress codes are designed to create a safe, focused learning environment with equality among students, yet they often have the opposite effect. 
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