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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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Trump’s “America First” policies involve withdrawing from various international organizations, imposing tariffs and enforcing deportation.

Trump’s “America First” Policies Are Not in America’s True Best Interests

Sophia Cuttica ’28 and Martha Pendle ’28 March 27, 2025
President Trump's “America First” foreign policy initiatives will not successfully prioritize American concerns. Instead of promoting the good of the American people, these initiatives will only serve to promote Trump’s personal agenda.
The NLEAD shutdown allows for extreme police misconduct.

NLEAD Shutdown Represents the Dangerous Loss of a Valuable Service

Nora Giuffrida ’27, Staff Writer March 27, 2025
The shutdown of NLEAD solely due to the executive order’s language marks both the end of a valuable resource and reveals Trump's unserious approach towards governance.
The AfD has gained  popularity in Germany as the forefront of the anti-immigration movement.

The Rise of the AfD in Germany Must Be Prevented

Leo Herman ’27, Staff Writer March 27, 2025
The AfD, which gained popularity in the last decade, is considered a far-right political party, with many of its ideas based on German nationalism and Islamophobia.
Sidwell has over 100 clubs, leading to questions about necessity, administration and fragmentation.

Club Redundancy at Sidwell Causes Significant Issues

Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer March 27, 2025
The current club system allows various identities and interests to be explored and pursued, but the redundancy in club offerings can also lead to fragmentation within the Sidwell community.
Sidwell students’ college decisions are posted on the Instagram page, receiving public congratulatory messages.

The Sidwell College Instagram Page Fosters a Celebratory Environment

Ishani Agrawal ’28, Staff Writer March 27, 2025
For many seniors, it is easier to tell larger groups of people about their college decision via the Instagram page than to face a potentially awkward situation with friends and family.
Many students believe teacher preferences should have a place in course selection, while others think this would lead to biased selection.

PRO: Should Sidwell Allow Teacher Preference in Course Selection?

Christina Mezgebu ’27, Staff Writer March 27, 2025
In the course catalog, the administration only provides students with an overview of the class curriculum, revealing the course’s teacher when schedules are released over the summer. This poses an issue for multiple reasons, mainly because students are not fully aware of what they are enrolling in until far too late.
Many students believe teacher preferences should have a place in course selection, while others think this would lead to biased selection.

CON: Should Sidwell Allow Teacher Preference in Course Selection?

Emma Canan ’26, News Editor March 27, 2025
High school should continue to be a time where students try new things based on their interest, not the teacher. 
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