Arts and Tech

Charli D’Amelio’s Road to 100mil

Charli D’Amelio’s Road to 100mil

On November 22nd, Charli D’Amelio was the first person to hit one hundred million followers on Tik Tok. This is a huge milestone, especially since many huge celebrities are not even close to having that many followers on Instagram, let alone Tik Tok.  This achievement certainly did not come without some hiccups though; after reaching […]
Belfry and the Pandemic

Belfry and the Pandemic

Because of COVID-19, the Belfry club developed a new way to rehearse while maintaining a safe environment for all club members. They have decided to hold virtual rehearsals before their upcoming December play, where they will be performing ‘The Internet is Distract–OH LOOK A KITTEN’ by Ian McWethy.  Belfry Co-President, senior Rachel Roth ‘21 spoke […]
Survivor: The Show of the 2020s

Survivor: The Show of the 2020s

Survivor is the show of the 2000s. In the show, 16-20 players are divided into two or three tribes and stranded on an island, competing in challenges for “immunity” from the vote, all while voting each other off of the island over the span of 39 days. The last player remaining wins $1,000,000.  Season 1 […]
“School in a Pandemic” Honors Photo Project

“School in a Pandemic” Honors Photo Project

None of us have experienced going to school during a pandemic. In the long history of GA, this year is certainly a new chapter worth documenting. The Honors Photography class is working on a special project this semester called “School in a Pandemic” to capture these unique moments in GA history.  The students participating in […]
Social Media and the 2020 Presidential Election

Social Media and the 2020 Presidential Election

In the last few months, election information has been clogging everyone’s social media feeds. Regardless of whether or not the information presented was true, one thing is sure—it was everywhere. Information being fed through social media has become much more popular and accessible to citizens across the nation. Sources regarding the election gave potential voters […]
Performing Arts Classes in a Pandemic

Performing Arts Classes in a Pandemic

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the performing arts program at GA has developed new ways to perform and practice. In band, students have practiced their music outside at the stadium. They play at stands set up on the bleachers to maintain social distancing, while the percussion is placed near the football field. While playing their instruments, […]
Scary Movie Recommendations

Scary Movie Recommendations

Looking for a scary movie to watch to get in the Halloween spirit? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of movies recommended by GA students: Sean Lipschutz ‘22 is a big fan of scary movies and recommends Paranormal Activity because the ending “scared the pants off of him.” In Paranormal Activity, a couple moves […]
Ms. Ritz: Artist of The Edition

Ms. Ritz: Artist of The Edition

To kick off a new series on artists in the GA community, Ms. Ritz – an Upper School art teacher – shares about herself and her recent pieces: “Home” and “Heart/Home.” Ms. Ritz has taught sculpture at GA for ten and a half years but has been teaching art for over thirty years. She has […]
Teacher Art Gallery

Teacher Art Gallery

The Visual Arts Faculty exhibit featured in the Arts Center displays artwork completed by several GA teachers. The exhibit was installed on August 26th and will continue to be available for viewing until October 29th. The participating teachers include Sarah Ritz, Alyssa Clinkscales, David Love, Liz Buckman, Alia Tahvildaran, and Romy Burkus. The exhibit presents […]
Black Lives Matter Protest Art

Black Lives Matter Protest Art

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. While marches have been a prominent method of combating police brutality and systematic racism, art has also […]