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Children scramble to collect candy from the piñata as it falls to the ground at Multicultural Game Night.

Families celebrate diversity at Multicultural Game Night

Lea Freiin Von Hilgers, Opinions Editor November 6, 2023

When students, parents, and faculty came through the door of the Upper School (US) Community Room during the annual Multicultural Parent Alliance Family Game Night on September 29, they were...

Head Chef Keith Jones departs after 20 years at the school

Head Chef Keith Jones departs after 20 years at the school

Ayana Karthik, Off Campus Editor November 6, 2023

Every Friday, students eagerly await a What’s Happening email from Head Chef Keith Jones detailing the lunch menu for the coming week. But whether the beloved mac and cheese or the less popular...

Students rush required reading

Students rush required reading

Chloe Taft, Off Campus Editor September 6, 2023

Upper School (US) student Max Kerrigan ’25 finally flipped open the first page of “Half Broke Horses” by Jeannette Walls in mid- August. He wasn’t alone. Every year, more US students than would...

Barrows honoree Ms. Farlow sows the seeds of student success

Barrows honoree Ms. Farlow sows the seeds of student success

Emilia Khoury, On Campus Editor September 6, 2023

“Innovator” and “trailblazer” were two of the words the Barrows Family Master Teacher Chair citation used to describe its third honoree in its ten-year history, Upper School (US) English Teacher...

The Black trauma film paradox

The Black trauma film paradox

Nnema Epee-Bounya, Column Writer September 6, 2023

It seemed that we were all captivated by Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” mainly due to Daniel Kaluuya’s multi-layered character, Chris; audiences everywhere were struck by the movie’s haunting plot....

History department alters ninth, 11th grade offerings

Emilia Khoury, On Campus Editor September 6, 2023

After last year’s decision to end the separate U.S. history honors program, the history department is implementing a slew of additional changes, specifically to the ninth grade history program. The...

New expertise brought to class on the birds and the bees

New expertise brought to class on the birds and the bees

David Xiong and Staff Writer September 6, 2023

From discussions of consent to healthy relationships, the mandatory sophomore Sexuality and Relationships (S&R) course is a cornerstone of the school’s programming. But, this year, it will undergo...

The key to harmony

The key to harmony

Leo Wang, Column Writer September 6, 2023

Music fills the campus grounds, the freshly trimmed grass, the graffitied practice rooms, and the hall’s front steps. It’s the sounds of various instruments, cellos, violins, violas and more, all forcing...

Welcome, new faculty!

September 6, 2023

Anthony Moccia ’10  Science Teacher 1. What is one fun fact about you? I think my most fun fact is that I am now a dad. Being a dad means many things, but the most fun thing, and also the...

Three-on-Three for Z returns after three years

Three-on-Three for Z returns after three years

Kate Rice, Sports Editor June 6, 2023

Former and current professional basketball players, and the school’s students, faculty, and families flooded the Nicholas Athletic Center on Sunday, April 30, to participate in a three-on-three basketball...

The show must go on

Aparajita Srivastava, Guest Spot June 6, 2023

If you’ve ever had a big show—a school musical, concert, or even a football game—you’ve probably suffered from the devastating phenomenon of post-show depression. As an actor and dancer, I’m...

Eco Bash 2023 Recap

Eco Bash 2023 Recap

Volume 52, Editorial Board June 6, 2023

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