News – Page 2 – The Edition GA

16Nov

Ezra Blades '27No Comments

Americans must choose civil discussion over political violence

In recent years, political violence has been reaping the fields of freedom of speech, threatening the voices of many who deserve to be heard. If this issue is not addressed through a clear decision favoring civil discourse over violence, then democracy itself will be rendered meaningless, and our freedom to speak will be lost to […]

Tariffs Reshape Global Trade, Impact Local Communities

15Nov

Om Popat '28

Vihaan Patel '28No Comments

Tariffs Reshape Global Trade, Impact Local Communities

The ongoing tariff wars are reshaping international markets, straining trade around the globe, and impacting consumer costs.. Specifically, recent back-and-forths with China have affected everyone in these countries, including members of the GA community. The Trump administration has imposed tariffs, a tax on imports and exports of goods or services, on many countries, such as […]

15Nov

Rhea Yi '29

Abigail Shin '29

Paige Park '29No Comments

Mr. Moll’s new house program develops leadership

For years, Prefects have been selected through a thorough process, including multiple rounds of interviews. While Prefects and affinity group leaders receive robust leadership training, this year, Mr. Steven Moll, Upper School Dean of Students, introduced a new program to bring similar opportunities to the wider student body. “The goal is to expose every student […]

GA begins school year with new infrastructure and upgrades

15Sep

Sophia Song 27'No Comments

GA begins school year with new infrastructure and upgrades

As the school year begins, Germantown Academy (GA) students walk into a campus refreshed with upgrades, from the renovated track and Arts Center stage to the redesigned House spaces and hallway monitors. For Upper School students, the redesigned house lounges are a long-awaited change. Director of Facilities Dan Houston worked with the Upper School Administration […]

Trump policies bring changes for families, students

15Sep

Xavier Tubio

Eliza Yu '28No Comments

Trump policies bring changes for families, students

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, which made significant changes to federal college programs. The bill is a part of an agenda marked by a shifting relationship between the government and universities, as well as big changes affecting students and families across the country. The […]

Mr. Moll takes on new role as Permanent Dean of Students

12Jun

Anshul Shah '28

Jason Ma '28No Comments

Mr. Moll takes on new role as Permanent Dean of Students

Mr. Steve Moll, Interim Dean of Students, is set to take his next step at Germantown Academy, moving to become permanent Dean of Students beginning in September of the 2025-26 school year. After joining GA in the fall of 2013, Mr. Moll began his journey as a part-time math teacher and quickly became involved in […]

War in Ukraine as ceasefire talks proceed

9Jun

Xavier TubioNo Comments

War in Ukraine as ceasefire talks proceed

On May 20, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump met by phone, where they spoke for two hours regarding the potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Trump called the meeting productive and expressed his belief that Putin was genuinely interested in making peace. However, Trump’s assertions that Putin is looking for […]

8Jun

Sophia Li '28

Eliza Yu '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

Student body elects next year’s SGA cabinet members

With the seniors leaving, the time has come for the Student Government Association’s (SGA) new presidential cabinet. This past year, Larry Zhan ‘25 was an important part of the Germantown Academy community as he served as SGA president, alongside vice president Andreas Szautner ‘26 and secretary Gabriel Meinstein ‘26. As Zhan moves on to college, […]

India and Pakistan’s armed conflict quickly reaches ceasefire agreement

7Jun

Rushil Reddy '27

Rahul Bhatt '27No Comments

India and Pakistan’s armed conflict quickly reaches ceasefire agreement

On May 7, rising tensions between India and Pakistan escalated to armed military conflict in Kashmir, a territory on the border partially controlled by both countries. But before the conflict spiraled into a full-scale war, a ceasefire agreement was reached on May 10. India and Pakistan have had a long history of conflict in Kashmir. […]

Trump’s education crackdown cuts university funding, shakes future for research and innovation

7Jun

Sophia Song 27'No Comments

Trump’s education crackdown cuts university funding, shakes future for research and innovation

President Donald Trump’s administration has launched investigations into nearly 100 colleges and universities, jeopardizing billions of dollars in research grants, institutional contracts and academic partnerships. Many schools now face the possibility of losing access to essential federal support, with little warning and limited explanation. The cuts have hit institutions like Harvard University, Cornell University and […]