Anshul Shah '28

By: Anshul Shah, Opinions Desk Editor On Jan. 20, 2026, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, outlined his “principled” and “pragmatic” vision of the goals of Canada in navigating an increasingly challenged order. Standing at the Davos World Economic Forum before a slew of disgruntled political leaders, economic heavyweights, global celebrities, among others, Carney focused […]

During the heart of winter in Philadelphia, East and Southeast Asian diasporic communities will begin to march through the streets of Chinatown. Community groups, cultural associations and local organizations, from the city and suburbs alike, walk as one, united against chaos and fear. Similarly, at the height of autumn in Philadelphia, South Asian diasporic communities […]

Greenland, an autonomous (uncontrolled) territory of the Danish Kingdom, resides deep inside the Northern Hemisphere. As the largest island in the world, roughly nine times larger than the United Kingdom, its strategic position between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans makes it not only an indispensable military and naval base for any world power, but also […]

Throughout the duration of the Germantown Academy school year, one can expect numerous events regarding mindfulness, yoga and meditation, among others. These activities are meant to maintain our emotional, psychological and social well-being.  These structured activities, most notably Venerable Losang Samten’s comprehensive mindfulness session, have consistently attracted large numbers of individuals, all seeking genuine respite […]

Throughout the last school year, students have struggled to perform two important tasks: memorizing and predicting their classes. Students often relied heavily on the use of the mini-schedule on their IDs, unable to navigate Upper School life effectively without it.  Additionally, students often found parts of the schedule preceding lunch especially repetitive and tiring. The […]