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The MATE Robotics Competition inspires students to think outside of the box.

Sidwell Friends Robotics Club Snags Top Awards at MATE ROV Competition

Deanna Paukstitus ’25, Culture Editor June 6, 2024
Both of Sidwell's robotics teams walked away with awards at this year's MATE ROV Competition.
“Mexodus” experiments with a live- looping music method.

Hip-Hop Musical “Mexodus” Takes Center Stage

Elle Ludwin ’25, Managing Editor June 6, 2024
“Mexodus,” a musical commemorating the underground railroad and the flight to Mexico, has stunned audiences through its unique presentation.
Taylor Swift’s newest album explores her past and current relationships.

Taylor Swift’s Album “The Tortured Poets Department” Features Lyrical and Melodic Brilliance

Elisa Tsao ’26, Staff Writer June 6, 2024
Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated eleventh album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (“TTPD”), on April 19.
Weissman sets Sidwell Friends 3200 meter record at Chantilly High School track meet.

Easy Weissman Breaks Sidwell 3200 Record

Vivienne Huang ’26, Sports Editor June 4, 2024
After running a 9:30.37 at the Cassel’s XBC Experience, Weissman broke the previous record of 9:31.55 set by John McGowan ’10.  
The Varsity Tennis team finished the regular season 16-1, successfully completing their title defense for the fourth year in a row.

Sidwell Softball and Boys Tennis Win Regular Season Titles

Chloe Son ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
The Varsity Softball Team and the Boy's Tennis Team won their respective league titles at the end of May: the Independent School League (ISL) for the girls and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference for the boys. 
Sidwell Upper School students meet on Capital Hill to lobby members of Congress.

Students Work With Quaker Lobbying Group On Capitol Hill

Aayushi Jorgensen ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) held the 2024 Spring Lobby Weekend from March 16 to March 19.
Angela Alsobrooks defeated Congressman David Trone to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate race in Maryland.

Angela Alsobrooks Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland

Petra Kawesi-Mukooza ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
On May 14, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks defeated Congressman David Trone to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate race in Maryland. 
Sophomore Asher Sedwick and freshman Chase Hunter won their match 7-5, securing the MAC Championship for Sidwell. Photo: Sidwell Friends.

Sidwell Boys’ Tennis Wins MAC Championship and Regular Season Title

Jackson Youree '24, Business Manager May 30, 2023
Through first singles to third doubles, the team showed skill, poise and resilience and — as a result — emerged as MAC champions.
The Avalon Theatre celebrates 100 years with a film festival. Photo: María Helena Carey via Flickr.

Avalon Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Micah Kay '25, Staff Writer May 30, 2023
The Avalon Theatre is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year through a film festival entitled “100 Years of Cinema Magic” that features a different film screening each month from February to November.
A lack of lively student support leads to feelings of discouragement among players.
Photo: Sidwell Friends.

Sidwell Students Fail To Equally Support Girls’ and Boys’ Sports

Avery Wincup '26, Staff Writer May 30, 2023
In the future, the F.A.N. needs to equally publicize both girls’ and boys’ games in order to fully represent Sidwell’s impressive athletic programs.
The increased gun violence in Washington inspired some Ninth Grade Studies classes to lobby for gun restrictions. Photo: Gareth Milner via Flickr.

Ninth Grade Studies Classes Prepare To Lobby Representatives

Dylan Verma '26, Staff Writer May 30, 2023
During the second semester of the school year, Sidwell’s Ninth Grade Studies classes have been working on a lobbying project in partnership with the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL).
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