While it is a privilege to go to a school as diverse and accepting as Sidwell, it is time for the Quaker value of equality to be implemented rather than just preached.
This system often prompts disproportionate consequences for students and risks unfairly ignoring extenuating circumstances that may have caused infractions.
Sidwell’s point-based disciplinary system is, most simply, a means of penalizing the student body. It allows substantial leeway, providing students with numerous opportunities to discontinue prohibited behavior before facing consequences.
No matter what one may think of the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, the process of impeachment is a fundamental aspect of American democracy.
Notably absent from the debate stage was former President Donald Trump, who instead held a rally in Detroit opposite President Biden’s visit to striking auto workers in the city.
At the beginning of the first semester, students at Sidwell Friends receive a nine-day add-drop period. This year, the period to add or drop classes fell from Sept. 5-Sept. 13. Several of the nine days given were used for the introductory period before classes actually began, so students only had one week of exposure to their classes before they made a permanent choice regarding their courses. The short duration of the add-drop period is an obstacle for many, as it is an insufficient amount of time to develop an accurate impression of the course and its material.
This school year, Meeting for Worship (MFW) occurs from 9:15–10:00 a.m. instead of its previous collection time of 1:55–2:40 p.m. This shift to morning MFW is undoubtedly productive, as it helps calm students down and serves as a “reset” before the day continues. Morning MFW also benefits teachers as they receive space for quiet and relaxation during times of stress. Additionally, students will be virtually unable to avoid MFW, leading to more accountability.
Despite the majority of Americans’ complete opposition to providing Ukraine with additional funding, according to CNN, financial support to aid the nation should still be delivered as necessary. Suspending aid would likely prolong the war and may be costly if Russia successfully annexes Ukraine.
On Aug. 9, President Joe Biden signed an executive order restricting certain Chinese tech investments. His order was targeted at outbound investments in areas that may pose a threat to United States national security. Noah Berman, a representative from the Council on Foreign Relations, wrote that the three main areas targeted in Biden’s order include “advanced computing chips and microelectronics, quantum technology, and artificial intelligence (AI),” industries critical to advancements in military technology.
On Sept. 6, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would no longer permit oil drilling on the 13 million acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaskan wilderness, reversing the decision made by former president Donald Trump to allow drilling in the area. The refuge was the largest untouched expanse of wilderness in the United States until 2017, when Trump reversed the environmental protection over the area and approved leases to oil drilling companies.
Donald Trump’s presidential term was a historic one for the worst reasons. His presidency was marked by turbulence and controversy, from a humanitarian immigration crisis to constant instances of blatant racism and sexism. As the 2024 election draws closer, political campaigns have started to pick up speed.
