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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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Past Editions of News

The Sidwell darkroom has been closed since 2020.

Future of Sidwell Darkroom Remains Uncertain

Alex Fagell ’26 and Aayushi Jorgensen April 30, 2025
Now,  nearly four years later, discussions surrounding the reopening of the darkroom are ongoing, but the school remains hopeful it can reopen the space as soon as the Fall of 2026, said Head of School Bryan Garman.  
DOGE has committed to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget this year.

Trump Administration Cuts Key Government Programs

Colette Lee ’26, Staff Writer April 30, 2025
On March 17, personnel from the Trump Administration’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired 300 employees of the U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally created nonprofit dedicated to crafting programs aimed at preventing international conflict. 
As inflation increases, some Sidwell teachers are concerned about how their salary will cover their expenses.

Teachers’ Salaries Struggle to Keep Up With Inflation Post Pandemic

Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor April 30, 2025
Wages for teachers are increasing monetarily each year, but according to multiple Upper School teachers, this increase is not keeping up with the rate of inflation.
Sidwell students lobbied Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland.

Sidwell Students Attend FCNL Spring Lobby Week

Emma Canan ’26, News Editor April 30, 2025
FCNL Spring Lobby Week is an annual event where young adults from across the country participate in group workshops related to a specific topic and visit Capitol Hill to lobby their local representatives.
Donald Trump’s administration has threatened universities across the country with federal funding cuts.

High Schoolers Face Uncertain Future as Trump Attacks Universities

Stella Stone ’26, Features Editor & Social Media Manager April 30, 2025
On March 10, 60 universities received letters stating that any students who violate their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act will have uninterrupted access to campus facilities and educational opportunities to protect Jewish students on campus. 
The Sidwell Friends Chorus sang at the National Cathedral for the Independent Schools’ Choral Festival.

Sidwell Friends Chorus Performs at the National Cathedral

News Editors April 30, 2025
On April 10, Sidwell’s chorus performed at the National Cathedral for the 35th annual Independent Schools’ Choral Festival.

Sidwell Students Travel to Georgetown Art Gallery

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 April 30, 2025
The gallery focuses on the artist Hung Liu, a Chinese immigrant who lived half of her life in China.
Cory Booker spoke for 25 hours and five minutes to break the record.

Senator Cory Booker Breaks Record For Longest Senate Speech

Harold Wyatt ’27, Staff Writer April 30, 2025
Booker’s speech addressed the “grave and urgent” situation of the nation under the Trump administration, according to the BBC.
Thousands of federal employees have been fired since Trump’s second inauguration.

Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Leads Efforts to Shrink the Federal Government

Lane Kaplan ’27, Staff Writer April 1, 2025
Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX, Tesla and X, formerly known as Twitter, spent over $270 million supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.
If tuition continues to increase, a current kindergartener’s family could pay around $75,000 for high school at Sidwell Friends.

Sidwell Friends Raises Tuition to Nearly $60,000

Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor April 1, 2025
On Jan. 30, the Sidwell Friends Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by 4% for all grades.
Former U.S. Trade Rep Ambassador Katerine Tai ’92 was this years Zeidman Lecturer.

China Studies Hosts 42nd Annual Zeidman Lecture

Sophie Cao ’26, Staff Writer April 1, 2025
On March 12, Ambassador Katerine Tai ’92 spoke at the annual Zeidman Lecture.
The new Kennedy Center Board of Governors elected Trump as Chairman.

Trump Fires Members of Kennedy Center Board of Governors

Harold Wyatt ’27, Staff Writer April 1, 2025
On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump fired 18 members of the Kennedy Center's Board of Governors appointed by former President Joe Biden.
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