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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Conservative biases have increased in different facets of the Judicial Branch.

State of U.S. Justice System Poses Threat of Oligarchy

João Correa ’27, Staff Writer February 16, 2025
In former President Joe Biden's farewell address, he warned the nation of an emerging oligarchy that “threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.” 
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become a Robin Hood-esque figure.

Luigi Mangione’s Support is Justified Amid Unethical Leadership

Maira Zaidi '27, Opinion Editor February 16, 2025
Since his arrest on Dec. 9, 2024, at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, Luigi Mangione has garnered immense support.
Despite the unreliability of cryptocurrency, it may be a feasible investment option for countries with already volatile currencies.

The Role of Cryptocurrency in U.S. Government Remains Uncertain

Ishani Agrawal ’28 and Julia Pitt ’28 February 16, 2025
For many countries, the volatility of crypto makes it a risky investment, but for countries that already have a volatile national currency, crypto could have a stabilizing effect if the change in the value of crypto is less than the change in the value of the national currency. 
Women face harassment at pre-professional events.

Conferences Set Harmful Precedents for Women in the Workplace

Emma Canan '26 and Daphne Zwicker ’26 February 16, 2025
Although intended to create communities where students can develop their interests in future careers and public speaking skills, pre-professional spaces such as debate and Model UN have recently become marked by rampant gender discrimination and harassment.
Many courses offer non-traditional approaches to semester exams, one of the most common
being educational field trips.

CON: Should Field Trips be Acceptable Formats for Exams?

Vivienne Huang '26, Sports Editor February 16, 2025
Since the Sidwell administration changed the format of semester exams, controversy has arisen over non-standard exams such as field trips.
Many courses offer non-traditional approaches to semester exams, one of the most common
being educational field trips.

PRO: Should Field Trips be Acceptable Formats for Exams?

Daphne Zwicker ’26, Opinion Editor February 16, 2025
Since the Sidwell administration changed the format of semester exams, controversy has arisen over non-standard exams such as field trips.
Pete Hegseth joins the Cabinet as Defense Secretary.

Pete Hegseth is Not Fit to Be Defense Secretary

Leo Herman ’27, Staff Writer February 16, 2025
Aafter weeks of allegations against Pete Hegseth regarding alcoholism and sexual misconduct made by his former coworkers and ex-wives, he was confirmed as Secretary of Defense.
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