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Upper School Students Voice Opinions on The Presidential Election

November 7, 2024
The Upper School community is experiencing buzz as the presidential election approaches.
Democrats retaining control of the Senate could unexpectedly depend on the Maryland race.

Control of the U.S. Senate Could Depend on Maryland

Steven Huang ’27 and Evan Tan ’27 November 6, 2024
Maryland, although a largely Democratic state, has become a swing state in the current Senate race.
Teachers hosted parents for Back to School Night, letting them experience their kids schedule.

Sidwell Hosts Back to School Night

Aayushi Jorgensen ‘27, Staff Writer November 6, 2024
Sidwell kicked off the 2024-2025 school year by holding its annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Hurricane Helene, a category four storm, caused destruction across the south.

Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Destruction in Southeastern U.S.

Sophie Haar ’26 and Emma Canan ’26 November 6, 2024
According to USA Today, the storm impacted power infrastructure, flood insurance availability, emergency response efforts, and civilians' daily lives.
Sidwell Friends will stop releasing political positions unrelated to school operations.

Sidwell Friends Adopts Neutrality Position in the Face of Controversy

Naomi Sedwick ’26, Social Media Manager November 6, 2024
On Sept. 25, the Sidwell Friends Board of Trustees adopted a Policy on Institutional Statements that states the School will cease the release of political positions unrelated to School operations.
The Percussion World Ensemble performs at Sidwell Friends.

The Percussion World Ensemble Performs at Sidwell

Adonna Dawit ’27, Staff Writer November 6, 2024
On Oct. 3, the Latin American Society (LAS) club welcomed Luis Garay and the Percussion World Ensemble to perform for the Upper School.
Sidwell hosts the club fair in the courtyard.

Sidwell Hosts Club Fair

Petra Kawesi-Mukooza ’27, Staff Writer November 6, 2024
On Sept. 16, Sidwell Friends held its annual Upper School Club Fair to showcase clubs and allow students to explore their interests on a deeper level. 
California banned legacy admissions from public and private educational institutions.

California Bans Legacy Admissions

Lexi Orr ’26, Staff Writer November 6, 2024
On Sept. 20, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning legacy-based admission at California colleges and universities.
The new Upper School campus is projected to open in the fall of 2026.

Construction Begins on New Upper School

Evan Tan ’28 and Steven Huang ’28 September 25, 2024
Construction is slated to conclude in time for the 2026-2027 school year, while the renovation of the current Upper School building — The Harrison Building — for the Lower School is slated to conclude in 2029.
87.2 million viewers watched the DNC.

Chicago Hosts 2024 Democratic National Convention

Harold Wyatt ’27, Staff Writer September 25, 2024
According to ABC News, the Democratic party has sought to evoke a sense of joy and freedom, while attempting to portray their atmosphere and policies in contrast to the Republican party.
Students at Apalachee High School grapple with recent shooting that left four dead.

2 Students and 2 Teachers Killed in Apalachee High School Shooting

Lane Kaplan ’28, Staff Writer September 25, 2024
On Sept. 4, Apalachee High School student Colt Gray fatally shot four members of the school community.
Construction workers are denied proper pay.

City Ridge Construction Workers Denied Proper Pay

Evan Tan ’27 and Steven Huang '27 September 25, 2024
On June 18, the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, Brian Schwalb, filed a lawsuit against the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, W.G./Welch Mechanical Contractors and three labor brokers for violations of the District’s wage-and-hour laws.
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