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Kamila Valieva and Sha’Carri Richardson: How the Olympics handled their doping scandals–and the outrage they sparked

22Apr

Grace Taylor '24No Comments

Kamila Valieva and Sha’Carri Richardson: How the Olympics handled their doping scandals–and the outrage they sparked

The Olympics have long struggled to keep doping out of their competitions. Here’s a breakdown of how two Olympic athletes’ positive drug tests were handled–and what it means for future athletes. In wake of the most recent Summer and Winter Olympics, hosted in Tokyo and Beijing, there has been much controversy on account of two […]

12Apr

Sanya Bandekar '25123 Comments

The two-year mark on the pandemic

Two years of living through a pandemic has pushed the world to reflect on how far we have come. In the GA community, the anniversary comes with newly-loosened restrictions and mixed emotions surrounding the school’s journey throughout the pandemic. I took my mask off for the first time in what seemed like forever. The cool […]

7Apr

Larry Zhan1 Comment

Mental Health Awareness Week

Over the last couple years, there has been a surge in concern over children’s mental health. This is thought to be an effect of the pandemic, which has impacted student’s mental health across the United States. Germantown Academy is doing its part in advocating for their students’ mental health by having caring teachers who guide […]

4Mar

Carmela Jenckes '24

Celina Bagchi '24No Comments

How to Overcome the Colder Month Slump

If you’re looking for some solutions to beating the winter negativity and understanding the science behind it, we have just the article for you. During the colder months, you may find yourself experiencing winter blues and generally not feeling as happy as you might be during the warmer months. This happens to many people, and […]

Valentine’s Day Traditions in the GA community

1Mar

Charlotte Baughman '25

Kiran Bagga '25No Comments

Valentine’s Day Traditions in the GA community

Almost everyone can remember trading valentine’s notes and candy as lower schoolers, but what traditions will upper-school students celebrate this year, and how does the GA community celebrate Valentine’s Day as a whole? There are plenty of people who feel that Valentine’s Day is over-advertised and puts unnecessary pressure on people who aren’t in a […]

27Feb

Sarah-Grace CorenNo Comments

A Case of “Senioritis”

Germantown Academy Seniors are finished with their first semester of senior year. As more and more students are getting into college, it is becoming harder to stay focused on their studies. Senioritis is defined as a “decline in motivation or performance” in the last year of schooling. The term is often used in a joking […]

24Feb

Aidan Gor '25

Larry Zhan5 Comments

New Cafeteria Food

Before COVID-19 hit the United States, Germantown Academy used the dining service, NexDine, to provide students and faculty cafeteria food throughout the day. However, due to COVID-19 cases, during the 2020-21 school year, the school cafeteria was closed for the entirety of the year. All students had to provide their own lunch during the unusual […]

Where is the Best Place to Buy Coffee Near School?

6Feb

Shae Sawyer- St. Clair '24

Brendan Hodgens '24No Comments

Where is the Best Place to Buy Coffee Near School?

Most students need some sort of energizer like coffee to get them through long school days. We set out to find which coffee brand is the most favored amongst GA students. Throughout the school day, students and faculty need a way to recharge their batteries. Some students may use a free period to take a […]

31Jan

Ali Ruane '23No Comments

Humanity’s Struggle With Mortality

Surgeons in a Maryland hospital successfully perform an interspecies organ transplant, sparking a bioethical debate.

The Rittenhouse Trial: Judicious or Biased?

7Jan

Larry ZhanNo Comments

The Rittenhouse Trial: Judicious or Biased?

On a feverish August evening, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse equipped himself with an AR-15 rifle at a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year old black man shot and killed by a police officer. While it remains unclear how the incident arose, it is clear that two […]