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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

At Germantown Academy, when you walk down the halls, you turn your head left and right to hear students debating about the dress code. The dress code is very strict to help students be locked in the entire day, but I think it is actually worsening the students and not allowing them to be their […]

Every year, on the 2nd Saturday of November, the fall sports teams of Germantown Academy and Penn Charter go head-to-head in competitions, battling the day away with high spirits and competitive drive on GA/PC Day. This long-standing tradition has lasted 139 years, earning the title of longest-running prep-school football rivalry in America. However, times change, […]

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 […]

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Germantown Academy (GA) has always been different from many other schools. For example, while other schools have pre-election campaigns, at GA, there are no pre-election advertisements by candidates. Additionally, even though there are many members in SGA, there has been a lack of engagement by the student body.  Prior […]

With the semester nearing an end and burnout skyrocketing, the number of Honor Code offenses rises day by day. But this brings up a key question: Is the Honor Code actually just and fair? I would argue that it is, but it is not without flaws. To start, students are required to sign the honor […]

The best education happens off-campus: field trips offer experiences that deepen understanding beyond what’s possible in the classroom. Yes, they are fun. But going beyond this superficial stance, field trips build curiosity, success and a stronger sense of connection to the world around us—that’s exactly why we need more of them. Field trips provide a […]