Adah Kaplan '24

Adah Kaplan ‘24 joined the Edition at the beginning of freshman year as a staff writer and is looking forward to assuming the position of News Desk Co-Editor for next year. Coincidentally, Adah’s favorite articles to write are those that deal with politics or social issues, in the past writing articles about topics such as fast fashion and the electoral college. As a serious contemporary classical composer and violinist, Adah plans to bring some of her musical interests to the Edition and start her own column. Despite the constant slander it receives, Adah’s favorite font is comic sans -- every letter looks just a bit different and it’s so easy to read!

Science Fair
16May Adah Kaplan '241 Comment

Science Fair

In a traditional year, Germantown Academy’s Upper School Science Research students spend the year diligently researching, collecting data, analyzing data, and creating a presentation before traveling to various colleges and high schools to compete in regional science fairs. Of course, like most activities this school year, science fair competitions looked a little different than normal. […]
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Thoughts on Biden’s New Staff
17Jan Adah Kaplan '242 Comments

Thoughts on Biden’s New Staff

Despite our current president’s refusal to concede, over the past few weeks, president-elect Joe Biden has been releasing the names of many of his chosen staff members. Staying true to their promise, Biden and Harris have been emphasizing diversity to the same extent as talent and experience while appointing staff members, aiming to create a […]
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Alternatives to the Electoral College
30Nov Adah Kaplan '24 Angie Wang '241 Comment

Alternatives to the Electoral College

Although there are certainly some positive things about the electoral college, we must remember that this is a system that has been reevaluated time and time again, while being altered slightly to further improve our government. As a country, it’s time to look at some possible alternatives for this system, while keeping the values of […]
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A Historical Look at the Electoral College
29Nov Adah Kaplan '24 Angie Wang '24No Comments

A Historical Look at the Electoral College

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two part series. The Electoral College was never intended to be a perfect system. The system resulted from a messy compromise between the Founding Fathers — an attempt to create a system that wouldn’t result in outrage. The Electoral College was set up after years and years […]
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Fast Fashion
10Nov Adah Kaplan '24No Comments

Fast Fashion

If you’ve ever taken a trip to H&M before the summer begins and bought seven shirts from that sale rack, visited Forever 21 to buy some neon shorts for a themed party, or gotten a cheap pair of flare pants because you figured they would be out of style in a month…congratulations! You’re one of […]
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