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India and Pakistan’s armed conflict quickly reaches ceasefire agreement

7Jun

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 […]

Trump tariffs cause turbulence in the stock market

7Jun

Xavier Tubio

Rahul Bhatt '27No Comments

Trump tariffs cause turbulence in the stock market

Since April 2, when Trump announced new sweeping tariffs, claiming they were reciprocal tariffs with a baseline of 10% on all imports and larger tariffs on China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the European Union (EU), the economy and stock market have faced tumult and destabilization. As some of the United States’ largest trading partners […]

GA Announces Changes to College Counseling Office

6Jun

Xavier Tubio

Rahul Bhatt '27No Comments

GA Announces Changes to College Counseling Office

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Germantown Academy’s college counseling office will be changing. GA will be welcoming two new counselors: Ms. Jodi Robinson as the new Director of College Counseling and Ms. Ryan Coffee-Keaton as Senior Associate Director of College Counseling. At the same time, Mr. Na will be leaving to become Director of […]

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

6Jun

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 […]

12Apr

Aidan Gor '25

Rahul Bhatt '27No Comments

House Prefect Applications Start

The position of Prefect is among the most prestigious and influential leadership roles in the Upper School. While the Class of 2025 Prefects still have five months before graduation, Germantown Academy House Heads are already beginning the selection process for next year’s Prefects. As ambassadors of their respective Houses, House Prefects at GA are essential […]

Philadelphia 76ers announce reversal of proposed arena plans

11Apr

Chloe ZhouNo Comments

Philadelphia 76ers announce reversal of proposed arena plans

On Jan 13, the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team announced a sudden reversal of their plans to build a new arena, called 76 Place, in Philadelphia’s Market East neighborhood, choosing instead to partner with Comcast Spectator to build a new facility in South Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Flyers. Though the arena had been supported by many […]

Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel signals first steps toward peace, but future remains uncertain

9Apr

Sophia Song 27'No Comments

Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel signals first steps toward peace, but future remains uncertain

After over a year of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, marking a pivotal moment in the Israel-Gaza War. Signed on Jan. 15, the agreement is the most significant attempt yet to halt the fighting, but its future remains uncertain. The conflict erupted on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas, a militant […]

California Wildfires Sparks Greater Concern Over Climate Change

4Apr

Sanya Bandekar '25No Comments

California Wildfires Sparks Greater Concern Over Climate Change

This past January, fires raged through the surrounding areas of Los Angeles, California, leaving thousands of Americans without a home as the fires swept the cities. The two largest fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena are still active, although they have been largely contained since the start. The […]

4Apr

Sophia Li '28

Eliza Yu '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

Lunar New Year comes to GA

The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, was celebrated on Jan. 29. Germantown Academy’s Asian American Student Association (AASA) once again hosted festive activities surrounding the holiday. Lunar New Year carries great significance in Asian culture, as it celebrates the traditional passing of one year into another and the importance of family. […]