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Con: The Upper School Should Not Institute Minimester

Kevyn Orr '24, Staff Writer • April 30, 2023

While Minimester is an enjoyable and insightful experience, it takes away academic time and is largely unnecessary in the Upper School.

Pro: The Upper School Should Institute Minimester

Alix Nikolic de Jacinto '24, Opinion Editor • April 30, 2023

Minimester would provide Upper School students with a well-deserved break from academics and a rewarding experience in which they could apply their skills directly.

Con: Should Non-D.C. Residents Be Allowed To Vote in Local Elections?

Robby Matsui '25, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

As House Republicans have shown, progress will always be met with heavy resistance and, as a result, this act poses a threat to more instrumental future steps, such as statehood.

Pro: Should Non-D.C. Residents Be Allowed To Vote in Local Elections?

Krish Batra '25, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

Noncitizen Washington residents are equally affected by the city's legislation and, thus, should be granted the right to vote.

Con: Should ChatGPT Be Allowed in Schools?

Krish Batra '25, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023

Although many teachers can detect the use of AI on assignments, the use of ChatGPT in schools is detrimental to students’ comprehension and quality of education.

Pro: Should ChatGPT Be Allowed in Schools?

ChatGPT, Contributor • February 28, 2023

As a language model and powerful educational tool designed to converse with humans, ChatGPT should be allowed in schools.

Con: Elon Musk’s Purchase of Twitter Harms Free Speech

Jasmine Singh '25, Staff Writer • December 30, 2022

On Oct. 27, Elon Musk completed his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion, according to CNN.

Pro: Elon Musk’s Purchase of Twitter Benefits Free Speech

Julian Walliser '24, Staff Writer • December 30, 2022

Instances like smoking marijuana on a podcast in 2018 have consistently kept business magnate Elon Musk in the news.

Con: Should Sidwell Have a Valedictorian and Academic Awards?

Brennan Park '24, Staff Writer • September 30, 2022

These awards and titles, which attempt to distinguish high-ranking students, serve no beneficial purpose to Sidwell or its students because of their outdated nature, their contradiction to the Quaker values and the detrimental sacrifices that students must make to earn them.