Opinions – Page 10 – The Edition GA

4Nov

Open Letter to Standardized Testing

Dear Standardized Testing, It’s been about 500 days now since we first met. That’s 1 year 4 months, 500 days, 11,664 hours, 699,840 minutes, and 41,990,000,000 seconds that we’ve known each other. Here’s our story: From the first time I heard that you existed, I knew that you’d suck at what you do. What are […]

2Nov

Priya Anand '21No Comments

Political Issues of Interest

In the weeks leading up to the presidential election, students in Mr. Moyer’s Power and Politics class explored the following questions: How does our government best balance protecting the rights of the individual with protecting the rights of the community in a democracy? What role should the government take on these challenges facing our nation? These […]

15Oct

Sofia Eichsteadt '22

Patrick Tronoski '22No Comments

Why “All Lives Matter” is Problematic

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. As the “Black Lives Matter” movement spreads across the nation, an increasing degree of backlash has made […]

15Oct

Patrick Tronoski '22No Comments

Presidential Debates

In modern American society, nationally televised presidential debates have become events of great importance. After political parties nominate their candidate, the presidential debates take place late in the election cycle, normally during the months of September and October. The debates consist of a moderator and the two potential candidates, who stand before an audience of […]

10Oct

Dean Millard '211 Comment

Equality.

Black Lives Matter. All Lives Matter…all lives do matter. However, all lives can’t matter until all lives are valued. 2020 has proved a difficult year for us all. During the COVID-19 crisis, when we needed to unify as one, racism and prejudice plagued and divided America. This divide, however, did not appear out of nowhere. […]

5Oct

Paige Begley '22

Alaina Steck '22No Comments

GA’s Opening & Hybrid System

After the Upper School made the difficult decision to adapt to a hybrid schedule amid the coronavirus pandemic, GA students and faculty have upheld the responsibility of keeping our community healthy. By following state guidelines, GA has successfully remained open. The hybrid schedule allows students to alternate between learning in the building and remotely via […]

The Spread of Coronavirus, Paranoia, and above All, Racism.

29Aug

Maddie Gamburg '21No Comments

The Spread of Coronavirus, Paranoia, and above All, Racism.

In the past couple of months, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus is “a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in […]

WHAT IS TOUCH DEPRIVATION AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

13Aug

Atharv Awasthi '22No Comments

WHAT IS TOUCH DEPRIVATION AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

The coronavirus pandemic has severely changed various facets of our daily lives. Even from the early stages of quarantine, many individuals experienced mental health problems such as stress, insomnia, and emotional exhaustion. This harsh reality was initially perplexing – there didn’t seem to be a scientific cause behind the sudden prevalence of the conditions. In […]

24Mar

Alaina Steck '22No Comments

THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ARTS EDUCATION

We all have those days, the ones packed with homework, sports, and extracurricular activities. Our lives are stressful; however, by turning to creative outlets, we can help reduce that stress. The arts provide personal time to relax and take time away from schoolwork. Art allows students to explore new boundaries and ideas. Art classes in […]

WHY BUSINESS EDUCATION IS KEY TO OUR FUTURE

24Mar

Justin Weiss '212 Comments

WHY BUSINESS EDUCATION IS KEY TO OUR FUTURE

Are you scared of the future? I personally don’t know what’s going to happen when I start working. We’re going to head off into the business world pretty soon after we graduate, and the education we’re getting isn’t really setting us up for success. Here at GA, we take a wide range of “core” classes: […]