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The twelve seniors expressed their excitement for the next steps in their athletic journeys. Photo: Sidwell Friends.

Twelve Seniors Will Continue Athletic Careers in College

Olivia Sisson '27, Staff Writer April 10, 2024
The Sidwell Friends Class of 2024 features 12 students who will be participating in athletics at the collegiate level.
In addition to performing music, students will experience Tuscan art and architecture. Photo: Getty Images.

Chamber Chorus Plans Summer Trip To Tuscany

Ethan Huang '26, Staff Writer April 10, 2024
This June, the Sidwell Chamber Chorus will attend the International Choral Festival in Tuscany, Italy —  a trip that will allow students to delve into Italy’s beauty, culture and, most importantly, music. 
Sora can produce elaborate videos with detailed graphics and varying motion. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

OpenAI’s Sora Raises Questions About Future of Film Industry

Petra Kawesi-Mukooza '27, Staff Writer April 8, 2024
Sora has quickly skyrocketed in popularity and notoriety due to its realistic auto-generated content.
The Wizards and Capitals have been an integral part of the Washington’s economy and culture for decades. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

The Wizards and Capitals Belong in Washington

Brett Fauntroy '25, Staff Writer April 8, 2024
To keep the loyal fans and one-of-a-kind sports culture inseparable from the city, the Washington Wizards and Capitals need to stay in Washington. 
As schools crack down on students’ AI use, the many educational benefits AI offers are being largely overlooked. Photo: Getty Images.

AI Integration Would Advance Sidwell Curriculum

Tasbih Bakshi '27, Staff Writer April 8, 2024
Sidwell must integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its curriculum to improve testing outcomes and apply new ways of automatic grading.
In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos are considered children. 
Photo: Robert David Lee.

Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Invitro Fertilization Ruling

Lexi Orr '26, Staff Writer April 3, 2024
On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos can be considered children and should be treated as such.
The documentary “No Accident” opens with a clip of violent clashes erupting at the “Unite the Right” protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photo: HBO.

Hillary Clinton Screens “No Accident” Documentary at Sidwell

April 3, 2024
The event was a screening of the new documentary “No Accident,” and Clinton began with an opening speech to the event's attendees.
Journalist Ian Johnson speaks to Sidwell community about the importance of history. Photo: WorldOregon.

Ian Johnson Speaks at the 41st Annual Zeidman Lecture

Sophie Cao '26, Staff Writer April 2, 2024
On March 7, Sidwell’s China Studies Program held the 41st Annual John Fisher Zeidman Memorial Lecture in the Robert L. Smith Meeting Room, where attendees were guided through the importance of teaching Chinese history. 
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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