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Sidwell students must be allowed to freely express their opinions in order to create a politically diverse student body

Students Must Respect Peers’ Views in Times of Crisis

Yossi Rosen '26, Staff Writer November 27, 2023
For myself and many others, these events have raised the question of how to thoughtfully respond to such an issue while remaining respectful of perspectives that may conflict with our own. 
Washington schools should address the emotional struggles that cause teens to act out.

Washington Can Combat Combat Teen Crime Through In-School Programs

Ava Tavakkoli ’27, Staff Writer November 27, 2023
Rising crime rates among Washington teens have become a pressing issue for the entire community, and we must take action to protect the people of our city from this dangerous trend.
Sidwell should maximize the support it gives its seniors through the stressful college application process.

Sidwell Must Allot More Time for Seniors’ College Applications

Alix Nikolic de Jacinto ’24, Opinion Editor November 27, 2023
Sidwell’s current schedule does not provide sufficient support to seniors during the application process, particularly regarding college workdays.
The U.S. must follow the example of other nations and implement stricter gun control, before more lives are lost.

Congress Must Implement Stricter Gun Regulations

Leo Li ’25, Staff Writer November 27, 2023
Congress must tighten gun regulations to protect U.S. citizens and stop the tide of gun violence that has swept the country.
Mike Johnson’s speakership could worsen existing party tensions and allow the Republican party to more aggressively pursue its conservative agenda.

New Speaker Mike Johnson is a Dangerous Choice for the Position

Eyob Sissay '26, Staff Writer November 27, 2023
With House Republicans remaining increasingly divided, Johnson will face an uphill battle in the coming weeks as the House works to pass a permanent funding package.
Sidwell students remain divided on the school’s limiting cell phone policies

Con: Are Sidwell’s Cell Phone Policies too Restrictive?

Krish Batra ’25, Staff Writer November 27, 2023
Sidwell’s restrictive cell phone policies are beneficial to students’ focus and cause neither unnecessary stress nor consequences.
Sidwell students remain divided on the school’s limiting cell phone policies

Pro: Are Sidwell’s Cell Phone Policies too Restrictive?

Alexandra Finn '26, Staff Writer November 27, 2023
Sidwell has failed to adapt to the prevalence of technology in today’s society, and its overly restrictive cell phone policies limit students’ communication during school hours, causing many students unnecessary stress. 
McCarthy’s removal as one of the few remaining moderate representatives marks an era of division within the Republican Party. Photo: Flickr.

McCarthy’s Removal Reflects the Republican Party’s Dysfunction

Charlie Kay '25, Staff Writer November 3, 2023
McCarthy’s removal is only a microcosm of the turmoil that has shaken the Republican Party to its core in recent years.
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