Arts and Tech – Page 11 – The Edition GA

“School in a Pandemic” Honors Photo Project

5Dec

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“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

1Dec

Ali Ruane '23No Comments

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 […]

2Nov

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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, […]

30Oct

Sydney Cameron '22

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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 […]

25Oct

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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 […]

14Oct

Ali Ruane '23

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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 […]

12Oct

Patrick Tronoski '22No Comments

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 […]

4Oct

Maya Altimany '22No Comments

Small Business Summer

Although summer was significantly different for all of us this year, many GA students were able to make the most of this time by taking on creative tasks in baking, making masks, filming digitally, selling clothes, and more. Given the current pandemic, the GA community has faced many difficulties, especially during the quick transition to […]

18Sep

Alaina Steck '22141 Comments

Technology During COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak was the opposite of normal; schools, workplaces, and restaurants were closed as the virus spread across the nation. Social distancing and stay-at-home orders turned daily life upside down. Technology, however, returned some sense of normality and allowed people to continue their daily routines. These screens and machines allowed individuals to work, learn, […]

15Sep

Patrick Tronoski '22123 Comments

Creativity and Activism Through Masks

The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented for the whole globe: health code regulations took a huge turn, and human society was forced into a very tedious quarantine. Face masks have been the biggest change in daily life, as they have become compulsory in every public space in Pennsylvania and many other states. When the virus first […]