Sofia Eichsteadt '22

Sofia Eichsteadt ‘22 is a co-Editor in Chief for The Edition. She joined the newspaper staff her freshman year and started writing news articles. Her sophomore year she became a copy editor, and her junior year was an Arts and Tech desk editor. She has continued to write for the newspaper, mostly about current events, and is excited to work with the Edition to expand its role in GA’s community.

Senior Stories
24May Clara Alger '22 Sofia Eichsteadt '22 Sangeetha Bhuyan '22No Comments

Senior Stories

The Edition’s three co-EICs Clara, Sofia, and Sangeetha reflect on their time at Germantown Academy and the cherished memories they have made with friends and teachers.  Clara Clara I’ve been at GA for fourteen years and my teachers have done everything from carrying me to the nurse’s office after a playground accident in pre-K to […]
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Impeachment Recap
12Mar Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Impeachment Recap

The second impeachment of Former President Donald J. Trump ended on February 13th, 2021 after the Senate voted to acquit Trump on charges relating to the January 6th insurrection. The impeachment process resulted in 10 Republicans in the House of Representatives voting to impeach. 7 Republicans in the Senate voted to convict, falling short of […]
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Second Impeachment of Donald Trump
8Feb Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Second Impeachment of Donald Trump

The second impeachment of Former President Donald Trump is set to begin on February 9th in the Senate. This marks the first time a United States president has been impeached twice, but despite the severity of this instance, it is not likely that the Senate will have the two-thirds supermajority to convict.  This impeachment is […]
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Should the Government Raise Minimum Wage?
8Jan Sofia Eichsteadt '222 Comments

Should the Government Raise Minimum Wage?

The federal minimum wage has been stagnant at $7.25 per hour since 2009. The bill to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour was passed in May 2007, making it over thirteen years— the longest gap in history— since Congress has considered raising the federal minimum wage despite overwhelming popularity […]
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Virtual Holiday Traditions
18Dec Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Virtual Holiday Traditions

As the holiday season ramps up, many beloved yearly traditions have had to adapt to accommodate pandemic restrictions. Most recently, Thanksgiving Day parades cut their routes shorter and incorporated pre-recorded performances into their broadcasts. Black Friday was also much more subdued, with all of the sales being moved almost entirely online. Additionally, the New Year’s […]
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PA: The Fight for 20 Electoral Votes
22Nov Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

PA: The Fight for 20 Electoral Votes

It has been said before, but this most recent election was unprecedented and historic. Effectively executing an election in the middle of a pandemic amid a slew of controversies and misinformation is no small feat. Pennsylvania, in particular, was at the centerpiece of national campaigns. Pennsylvania is often referred to as a “swing state” when […]
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Hybrid Schedule Extension
12Oct Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Hybrid Schedule Extension

Before the 2020-2021 school year started, the GA community was informed that the Upper School would operate at a 50% student capacity. This initial plan was supposed to end on October 9, with the administration making a decision on how to proceed prior to that date. At the end of September, Head of School Rich […]
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Black Lives Matter Protests
25Jun Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Black Lives Matter Protests

Editor’s Note: This article is part of our ongoing process to amplify the voices of our black community and make sure we report on the important issues in our community. Please let us know your thoughts and feedback. Since the brutal death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, there have been massive protests around the globe. […]
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Cancel Culture
24Mar Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Cancel Culture

Misogynistic actions, racist words, or homophobic slurs are increasingly becoming more unacceptable in society, and it’s evident that insincere apologies and excuses no longer make up for it. With cancel culture, powerful people have begun to face the consequences of their actions.
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