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11Apr

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. […]

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 […]

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

1Apr

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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 […]

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

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 […]

Why Girl Rising Matters at Germantown Academy

5Feb

Mallory Hersh '26No Comments

Why Girl Rising Matters at Germantown Academy

When I first founded Germantown Academy’s chapter of Girl Rising, my goal was to open eyes and spark conversations on the many issues women and girls face in accessing education worldwide. Education is a fundamental right, but for millions of girls, it’s a privilege they are denied, due to economic hardships, climate change, and deeply […]

Prioritizing teacher relationships boosts students’ success

18Jan

Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

Prioritizing teacher relationships boosts students’ success

Teachers are the foundation of a school. As students, we should be looking to build meaningful relationships with our teachers in order to promote academic success and personal growth. For instance, if we enjoy a teacher’s company, we are more likely to pay attention and enjoy their class. “It may be a motivating factor,” science […]

The solution to post-election polarization is hard but necessary

18Jan

Sylvie Harrington '26No Comments

The solution to post-election polarization is hard but necessary

The morning of November 6th, the day after the election, was a morning with perfect weather. It felt… wrong for it to be such a nice day. Donald Trump was going to be the next president of the United States, and everyone in the country knew it. Some celebrated it – my next-door neighbors put […]

Political Discourse at GA Needs to Change

13Jan

Chloe ZhouNo Comments

Political Discourse at GA Needs to Change

For myself and many of my fellow juniors taking U.S History, our recent unit on political polarization within the U.S felt uniquely relevant following the 2024 presidential election season, a time when partisan hatred has never felt so personal or strong. As a result, many students at GA feel a need to avoid discussing politics […]

6Jan

Erica Liang '28No Comments

The Road to an Improved School Spirit

Over the past few years here at Germantown Academy, there has been a severe decline in school spirit. Especially in 2024, the spirit at Germantown Academy has dropped quickly. For example, there were supposed to be two fan buses, one that was planning on going to Episcopal Academy for the Patriot’s white-out football game, and […]

6Jan

Rebecca Rong '26No Comments

Assemblies need our input

Despite the diverse Community Time guest speaker features in our school headlines, the H-blocks we spend with the whole division in the Arts Center always seem to follow a familiar pattern. The speaker finishes their anecdote or informative. Then it’s our turn to engage: with a trivia game, creative exercise, or interactive Q&A session. Several […]