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Marwa Benyounes | May 31, 2026

Students at the Upper School (US) are increasingly starting side hustles alongside their schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Many have turned hobbies and skills into small businesses, offering services ranging from nail art to haircuts. Unlike traditional part-time jobs, these student-run businesses allow for more flexible schedules and provide opportunities to connect with clients and build...

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Six hours, one chance

Henry Carroll, Arts Editor | May 30, 2026

    “I was scrambling. We had five minutes before we had to go to the theater. I’m trying to write my speech. I’m trying to change. Everybody’s all stressed out. I haven’t had a chance to practice or run through my speech,” Dylan Cooper Ewing ’28 said, describing the minutes leading up to this year’s All-Star Debate.     The All-Star Debate is an annual event at the Upper School...

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A knight at the museum
A knight at the museum
Lucie Becker, Contributing Writer • May 14, 2026

A low hum of chatter fills the halls of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) as Upper School (US) students move through galleries of colorful...

Matthew Walsh and Abby Brown (both ’26) play husband and wife onstage.
Spanish plays break language barrier
James Tao, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

When the annual Spanish V Honors plays were performed for the first time in March 2013, only a few seats in the Lindberg-Serries Theater were...

The US Orchestra rehearses for an upcoming concert. (Staff Photo by Olivia Richter)
More than a melody
Blaine McKee, Contributing Writer • March 10, 2026

For many Upper School (US) students, music is more than a class or extracurricular: it’s a tool for managing stress and processing their emotions....

May 16, 2026

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World-class wordsmiths

Bradley Shen, Contributing Writer | May 14, 2026

One-hundred and sixty-five of the most skilled debaters and public speakers from 17 different countries gathered at The World’s Individual Debating & Public Speaking Championship in Bristol, England. They competed in four events: prepared speech, interpretive reading, impromptu speaking and debate. Among them were Co-presidents of Speech and Debate Club Ahna Jung ’27 and Salar Sekhavat ’26,...

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The death of the Cinderella
The death of the Cinderella
Jack Reinfeld, Columnist • May 15, 2026

Schools like Davidson, Butler, Loyola Chicago and St. Peter’s are forever remembered for their unlikely, yet heroic, runs in the NCAA’s March...

On promposals and partners
Lady Knightingale, Columnist • May 15, 2026

Dearest Gentle Reader, It has come to this author’s utmost attention that a certain event of great speculation is approaching: the senior...

Recent Sports Stories

More than MVPs

May 16, 2026

Other cup winners inlude Matthias Paulson, Abby Gametchu-Walker and Troy Song (all ’26)

Training over travel

Training over travel

May 15, 2026

While many Upper School (US) varsity teams traveled across the country during spring break, Boys’ Varsity...

Spring break trips- Girls’ Varsity Tennis

Spring break trips- Girls’ Varsity Tennis

May 15, 2026

“It was nice to feel included. Now, in the tennis season, this experience makes the team feel like...

Ms. Hudson celebrates her students Chloe Taft, Sophia Stafford (both
‘25) and Salar Sekhavat ‘26 after a debate tournament.
Departing Upper School faculty/staff- Ms. Hudson
Julia Agudelo May 30, 2026

    From coaching Speech and Debate to leading discussions on hip-hop lyrics, English Teacher Talayah Hudson immersed herself in a variety of roles during her time at the Upper School (US).     “I’ve had the privilege...

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