Opinions – The Edition GA

15Sep

Divya PatelNo Comments

GA needs earlier college preparation

A freshman has four years to figure out what to do but a senior only has a couple months to explain all that they have done. Somewhere between all that time, students are expected to turn their classes, extracurricular activities, accomplishments and grades into a college application that represents who they are and that can […]

Improving House Olympics from the Middle School’s Greek Day

11Jun

Damini Owalabi '26

Amara NadigaNo Comments

Improving House Olympics from the Middle School’s Greek Day

By: Damini O and Amara N Most students expect the major events of Germantown Academy’s Upper School to feel superior than the ones in Middle School. But, House Olympics, Upper School’s twist on Lower School Field Day, felt less exciting than expected. On May 1, GA had their annual House Olympics Competition, bringing the Upper […]

9Jun

Paige Park '29No Comments

Midterms Benefit GA Students

Abigail S., Paige P. May 18, 2026 End of the year finals in the GA Upper School curriculum can cause many students to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Packing a whole year’s worth of material into an exam can make the preparation process intimidating and exhausting for anyone. Instead of relying on a single final that […]

US foreign policy needs change in an emerging multipolar era

7Jun

Anshul Shah '28No Comments

US foreign policy needs change in an emerging multipolar era

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 […]

5Jun

Isabella Munski '28No Comments

Senior Exams Diminish Senior Spirit

With the class of 2026 now off on their senior projects, they are left with the memories of their last week in high school: shirt-signing, college-shirt day, the beach party, saying goodbye to this chapter of their life—and senior exams. During what is supposed to be an enjoyable and sentimental week for seniors, the fun […]

24Apr

Nick Lohin '27No Comments

Community Time Needs a Rethink

The purpose of Community Time is to bring the entire Upper School community together. It gives everyone a break from classes and creates an experience that can be shared by the whole community. However, Community Time doesn’t always feel like something students want to be a part of. The biggest issue with Community Time for […]

24Apr

Erica Liang '28No Comments

Exploring Humanities for Underclassmen

At GA, privileges are handed to students as they get older. This includes getting to choose what electives students would like to take as classes. Some of the electives, such as humanities classes, can’t be taken until a student is a senior. But should they really wait until senior year? Personally, I think that humanities […]

6Apr

Arthur Hu '26No Comments

Detention

Most afternoons, from three to four, students can be seen sitting begrudgingly in either the library or U302 under the watchful eye of librarians and teachers. Only the sounds of keyboards clacking and an occasional rustling of a history textbook can be heard from across the room. Although detention is something most students would prefer […]

Germantown Academy should dedicate a day off for Asian holidays

12Mar

Anshul Shah '28No Comments

Germantown Academy should dedicate a day off for Asian holidays

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 […]

The International Food Festival’s revival is imperative

12Mar

Andy Yu '27No Comments

The International Food Festival’s revival is imperative

At one stand, there are crispy fried dumplings. At another lies a tray of savory tamales. One stand even has a giant triple-layered chocolate cake. For every dish, ten students stand in its vicinity yearning for a piece, even if it’s just a crumb. For a moment, the school feels a little louder, warmer and […]