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Sidwell Students Attend UMD’s Annual J-Day Conference
April 26, 2024
Students Come Together to Celebrate Founder’s Day
Students Come Together to Celebrate Founder’s Day
April 26, 2024
Florida Bans Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy
Florida Bans Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy
April 26, 2024
Sidwell Debate Team Enjoys Success in Recent Tournaments
April 26, 2024
Boeing Faces Safety Concerns After Plane Incident
Boeing Faces Safety Concerns After Plane Incident
April 26, 2024
Students Reflect on Their Snow Days and its Current Policy
Students Reflect on Their Snow Days and its Current Policy
March 4, 2024
Students Participate in Winter Break Service Trip to Costa Rica
Students Participate in Winter Break Service Trip to Costa Rica
March 4, 2024
Sidwell Community Offers Advice for Second Semester
Sidwell Community Offers Advice for Second Semester
March 4, 2024
11th Graders Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture
11th Graders Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture
March 4, 2024
Yale A Cappella Groups Perform at Sidwell
Yale A Cappella Groups Perform at Sidwell
March 4, 2024
Current Financial Aid Programs Are Insufficient as College Tuition Skyrockets
Current Financial Aid Programs Are Insufficient as College Tuition Skyrockets
April 26, 2024
1 a.m. Prom Schedule Hinders Students’ Enjoyment and Well-being
1 a.m. Prom Schedule Hinders Students’ Enjoyment and Well-being
April 26, 2024
DEI Program Bans Must be Reversed
DEI Program Bans Must be Reversed
April 26, 2024
Media Coverage Is Critical for Gender Equality in Sports
Media Coverage Is Critical for Gender Equality in Sports
April 26, 2024
PRO: Tiktok Ban
PRO: Tiktok Ban
April 26, 2024
Sidwell Must Change the Current Exam Schedule
Sidwell Must Change the Current Exam Schedule
February 19, 2024
Changing Sidwell Snow Day Policy Would Support Students Well-being
Changing Sidwell Snow Day Policy Would Support Students’ Well-being
February 19, 2024
Haley Poses No Threat to a Trump Nomination
Haley Poses No Threat to a Trump Nomination
February 19, 2024
Biden Approves Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen
Biden Approves Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen
February 19, 2024
CON: Should Sidwell Bring Back AP Classes?
CON: Should Sidwell Bring Back AP Classes?
February 19, 2024
Girls in STEM at Sidwell
April 26, 2024
North Carolina Pregnant Stingray Mystifies Scientists
North Carolina Pregnant Stingray Mystifies Scientists
April 26, 2024
Spotlight on Sidwell’s STEM Clubs
April 26, 2024
Sidwell Students Witness Partial Solar Eclipse
Sidwell Students Witness Partial Solar Eclipse
April 26, 2024
Sidwell Players and Coaches Share Favorite Hype Songs
April 10, 2024
Love Horoscopes
Love Horoscopes
February 19, 2024
Couples of the Month
February 19, 2024
The Impact of Fast Fashion
The Impact of Fast Fashion
December 2, 2023
Sustainable Food Practices at Sidwell
Sustainable Food Practices at Sidwell
December 2, 2023
Chinese Environmental Activist Dai Qing Visits Sidwell
Chinese Environmental Activist Dai Qing Visits Sidwell
December 2, 2023
The film has received backlash for using generative AI. Photo: Strand Theatre.
Late Night With the Devil: A Genre-Redefining Film Raises Questions About AI Usage
May 1, 2024
“Quiet On Set” recounts stories of sexual abuse in the film industry. Photo: IMDb.
“Quiet on Set” Docuseries Exposes the Dark Side of Nickelodeon
May 1, 2024
Second Story Books is the oldest rare bookstore in Washington. Photo: Lee Gillies ’24.
Spotlight on Small Businesses: Used Rare Bookstore Second Story Books
May 1, 2024
Upper School Math Teacher Justin Heiges Shares his Passion for Math
May 1, 2024
Sidwell Theater Arts Review Features Student Playwrights
May 1, 2024
Disney’s “Wish” received poor reviews, seen as formulaic and repetitive. Photo: Getty Images.
Disney’s “Wish”—Was This Written By AI?
March 1, 2024
Annual Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival Features Local Artists
March 1, 2024
Robbie Gross, current Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, will be taking over for Mamadou Guéye as principal next year. Photo: Sidwell Friends School.
Robbie Gross Recounts His Favorite Sidwell Memories
February 29, 2024
Bitty & Beau’s seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment by encouraging people to be more inclusive of those with disabilities in their everyday lives. Photo: Bitty and Beaus.
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Shop Celebrates Workplace Diversity
February 29, 2024
Mean Girls remains relevant 20 years after its release. Photo: Creative Commons.
Students Rehearse for “Mean Girls”
February 29, 2024
The Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis Teams traveled to the U.S. Tennis Association National Tennis Campus in Orlando, Florida. Photo: Annica Nassiry 25.
Sidwell Teams Bond on Spring Break Trips
May 1, 2024
Junior Desi Amprey Wins DCSAA Diving Championship
April 10, 2024
Forward Kyle Kuzma offers optimistic view for the future of the franchise. Photo: Getty Images.
Wizards on Pace for Historically Bad Record
April 10, 2024
Liverpool Wins the Carabao Cup For 10th Time
April 10, 2024
Clark is considered to be one of the best players in college basketball history. Photo: Getty Images.
Phenom Caitlin Clark Declares for WNBA Draft
April 10, 2024
The event offered exciting competition between familiar faces, such as Djokovic, and emerging stars. Photo: Getty Images.
Young Players Shine at the 2024 Australian Open
March 1, 2024
Sidwell middle schoolers were given the opportunity to try on varsity jerseys at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day event. Photo: Annica Nassiry ’25.
Sidwell Celebrates National Women in Sports Day
March 1, 2024
Due to concerns over injuries in an exhibition contest, in 2023 the NFL debuted the Pro Bowl Games, a series of non contact events. Photo: Getty Images.
New Look of the NFL Pro Bowl Generates Excitement
March 1, 2024
The release of the 2024 cars has created anticipation for the new season. Photo: Getty Images.
2024 Formula One Season Already Full of Exciting Potential
March 1, 2024
Beltré, Helton and Mauer were inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame as members of the 2024 class. Photo: Getty Images.
Beltré, Helton and Mauer Inducted Into 2024 Hall of Fame Class
March 1, 2024
Seniors Win 2023 English Class Dodgeball Tournament
April 26, 2023
Senior Sunrise Takes Place at Lincoln Memorial
September 6, 2022
Class of 2023 Looks Forward To Senior Year
September 5, 2022
Senior Decoration Thwarted By Weather, Administration
September 5, 2022
September 2023 Crossword Puzzle
October 6, 2023
August 2023 Crossword Puzzle
September 4, 2023
May 2023 Crossword Puzzle
May 30, 2023
April 2023 Crossword Puzzle
April 30, 2023
March 2023 Crossword Puzzle
March 30, 2023
Sidwell Friends School's Student Newspaper Since 1974

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Erica Lu '24, Editor-in-Chief

Erica Lu is currently Editor-in-Chief of Horizon. She served as a Features Editor in the 2022-2023 school year. Prior to that, she worked as a Staff Writer for the newspaper.

All content by Erica Lu '24
Screenwriters and actors strike in protest of writers wages. Photo: Getty Images.

Primetime Emmy Nominations Postponed Due to Strikes

Erica Lu '24, Editor-in-Chief
August 1, 2023
The Grammy Awards featured performances from famous artists. Photo: Erica Lu 24.

Student Shares her Experience Attending the Grammy Awards

Erica Lu '24, Features Editor
April 30, 2022
Love & Carrots has grown 15% since the start of the pandemic. Photo: Sofia Gaviria 23.

Spotlight on Small Businesses: Love & Carrots

Erica Lu '24, Features Editor
February 28, 2022
DMV Black Restaurant Week celebrates local Black entrepreneurs and the culture of food in Washington. Photo: DMVbrw.

DMV Black Restaurant Week Highlights Black-Owned Businesses

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
“PUFFS” stars the unlikely hero Wayne Hopkins. Photo: Broadway Crew.

“PUFFS” Fall Play Stars Unlikely Heroes

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
At the end of each school year, seniors are given five weeks to complete their projects. Photo: Sidwell Friends.

Class of 2021 Completes Senior Projects

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
May 1, 2021
This year, auditions were conducted virtually. Photo: Sidwell Friends.

The Show Must Go Online: Students Record Spring Musical

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
Sidwell students frequent Z-Burger, an institution that gives back to the community. Photo: Z-Burger.

Exclusive Interview With Z-Burger’s Founder and Owner, Peter Tabibian

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
Flags fly in place of crowds on Inauguration Day. Photo: Getty Images.

“Field of Flags” Highlights Biden’s Inaugural Theme of Unity

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
NuVegan Café offers Southern-style comfort vegan food. Photo: Deliciously Kind.

NuVegan Café Revolutionizes Vegan Cuisine in Washington

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
November 1, 2020
Park Up DC spaces cars apart and implements other safety measures like direct food delivery to ensure social distancing during the pandemic. Photo: Park Up DC.

Park Up DC Offers Washington Residents Safe Movie Showings

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
September 1, 2020
Fauci reflects on the legacy he thinks the pandemic will leave.

Washington Transitions Into Phase Two of Reopening

Erica Lu '24, Staff Writer
August 31, 2020
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