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![The MATE Robotics Competition inspires students to think outside of the box.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled-1-2.jpg)
Sidwell Friends Robotics Club Snags Top Awards at MATE ROV Competition
Deanna Paukstitus ’25, Culture Editor
• June 6, 2024
![“Mexodus” experiments with a live- looping music method.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mexodus-BWMosaic-Theater-1-1200x800.jpg)
Hip-Hop Musical “Mexodus” Takes Center Stage
Elle Ludwin ’25, Managing Editor
• June 6, 2024
![Taylor Swift’s newest album explores her past and current relationships.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Taylor-Swift-BWTeen-Vogue-for-Online-1-1200x1200.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s Album “The Tortured Poets Department” Features Lyrical and Melodic Brilliance
Elisa Tsao ’26, Staff Writer
• June 6, 2024
![Weissman sets Sidwell Friends 3200 meter record at Chantilly High School track meet.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-2.31.15 PM.png)
Easy Weissman Breaks Sidwell 3200 Record
Vivienne Huang ’26, Sports Editor
• June 4, 2024
![The Varsity Tennis team finished the regular season 16-1, successfully completing their title defense for the fourth year in a row.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-2.15.23 PM-1200x641.png)
Sidwell Softball and Boys Tennis Win Regular Season Titles
Chloe Son ’26, Staff Writer
• June 4, 2024
![Sidwell Upper School students meet on Capital Hill to lobby members of Congress.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12.57.02 PM.png)
Students Work With Quaker Lobbying Group On Capitol Hill
Aayushi Jorgensen ’27, Staff Writer
• June 4, 2024
![Angela Alsobrooks defeated Congressman David Trone to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate race in Maryland.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12.23.41 PM.png)
Angela Alsobrooks Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland
Petra Kawesi-Mukooza ’27, Staff Writer
• June 4, 2024
![Sophomore Asher Sedwick and freshman Chase Hunter won their match 7-5, securing the MAC Championship for Sidwell. Photo: Sidwell Friends.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LOBGI5LAKFFTFO2TBALNXBWNEU-900x507.jpeg)
Sidwell Boys’ Tennis Wins MAC Championship and Regular Season Title
Jackson Youree '24, Business Manager
• May 30, 2023
![The Avalon Theatre celebrates 100 years with a film festival. Photo: María Helena Carey via Flickr.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-4.32.27-PM-900x594.png)
Avalon Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Micah Kay '25, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![A lack of lively student support leads to feelings of discouragement among players.
Photo: Sidwell Friends.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Boys-Basketball-DCSAA-AA-Championship_20230305_150-X3-900x600.jpg)
Sidwell Students Fail To Equally Support Girls’ and Boys’ Sports
Avery Wincup '26, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![The increased gun violence in Washington inspired some Ninth Grade Studies classes to lobby for gun restrictions. Photo: Gareth Milner via Flickr.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-06-06-at-12.54.56-PM-900x538.png)
Ninth Grade Studies Classes Prepare To Lobby Representatives
Dylan Verma '26, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
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![Biden’s clear stance with Israel upsets many young voters whose support is essential to his campaign for reelection.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BidenBW-US-Customs_Wikipedia-1.jpg)
Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor • June 6, 2024
![Many political extremists have begun to view their political idols as religious figures.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TrumpBW-SWinxy_Wikimedia-1.jpg)
Osewe Ogada ’26, Staff Writer • June 6, 2024
![Recent immigration laws across right leaning states have spurred controversy.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Immigration-Getty-Images-1200x675.png)
Krish Batra ’25, Staff Writer • June 6, 2024
![Sidwell’s curriculum has consistently failed to address and support varying student and faculty political opinions.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sidwell-politics-photo-credit_-Sidwell-Friends.png)
Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer • June 6, 2024
![Former President Trump’s current trial will undoubtedly jeopardize his 2024 presidential pursuits due to his 34 criminal charges and negative media publicity.](https://sidwellhorizon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ElectionBW-Teaspout_Flickr-1-1200x733.jpg)
Alexandra Finn ’26, Staff Writer • June 6, 2024