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11Jun Andy Yu '27No Comments

Standardized tests need to take a back seat

Standardized testing has been used in college applications for years, but do they fully represent the applicant? Although it can reflect on their academic performance and knowledge, what does it reveal about their passions and interests? Standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT and APs can only reveal so much about a student at face […]

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9Jun Anshul Shah '28No Comments

House Olympics builds team spirit, community at GA

House Olympics is a competition between the seven Houses at Germantown Academy that features a wide range of athletic, academic and creative events. This annual tradition is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year, bringing students together through friendly competition and fostering strong school spirit throughout the community. This year marked the […]

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7Jun Nieve KeitelNo Comments

How can we redesign new house spaces

The house spaces are an integral part of the GA community. With at least two house spaces on each floor, students always have an area to sit down and relax. “Every house space during break, lunch, or flex is always filled up with students just lounging on the couches, talking to their friends,” Sophia Song […]

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7Jun Erica Liang '28No Comments

Group Project’s negative impact on students

At Germantown Academy and many other schools, group projects are required in some classes. The purpose of a group project is straight and simple: they are used to get a student prepared for adulthood by having them work with a variety of different people and interact with them.  Group projects hurt rather than help a […]

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7Jun Jessica Ma '28No Comments

GA stands to benefit from expanding AP course offerings

Advanced Placement classes and exams play an important role in college applications, as they display a student’s willingness to challenge themselves, readiness for college-level work and mastery of a subject. If done well enough, AP exams may even act as a college credit, which can help students save money and potentially graduate early. Currently, Germantown […]

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12Apr Erica Liang '28No Comments

TikTok ban’s impact many individuals

On Jan. 19 2025, the law banning TikTok went into effect. This new change left millions feeling upset and angry at the president, but others were extremely happy and agreed with the Biden Administration.  But then, all of a sudden, 12 hours later, TikTok came back as president trump issued an order on Monday aiming […]

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11Apr Sophia Stampes-BlackburnNo Comments

GA student reflects on new year’s resolutions

After 365 days, when midnight on December 31 rolls around, a new year begins. With a new year on the calendar, reflection also comes. Many reflect on their accomplishments and memories from the year prior. While looking back is important, this is also a time to set goals in hope of a positive upcoming year.  […]

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7Apr Anshul Shah '28 Rebecca Rong '26No Comments

GA should implement comprehensive Financial Literacy Programs in Schools

Giving up Starbucks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays can certainly help a student go to their dream college. A mere caffeine addiction isn’t what holds the student back; it’s the minor financial decisions–whether the $15 goes to lattes or savings accounts–that add up. Knowing how to invest and grow savings is fundamental for students striving […]

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1Apr Sophia Song 27' Utsav Mittal '25No Comments

Trump’s plans to dismantle Department of Education threaten educational equity

President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education (DoE) is a dangerous move that would be catastrophic for educational equality in America. While supporters of the elimination argue that education should be decentralized to the state and local government, dismantling the DoE would only exacerbate existing disparities, disproportionately harming marginalized communities, public and […]

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1Apr Anshul Shah '28No Comments

Climate Activism Rises in Response to L.A. Wildfires: A Call for Urgent Action

Although the California fires that raged and engulfed entire swaths of the Los Angeles suburbs are no more, they are still a stark reminder of the urgent climate crisis we are facing. Climate change is a significant cause of this widespread destruction, and it’s high time we all took action. Many people across the United […]

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