Opinions – Page 10 – The Edition GA

16Dec

The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

What I think are the best gifts for all kids in this upcoming holiday. The holiday season is an exciting season for parents and children alike. It is a time to come together and spend time with loved ones while exchanging gifts. For children, the holidays are an exciting season because they have the opportunity […]

6Dec

Angie Wang '24No Comments

Black Friday Shopping

Black Friday has been around since 1952, and has evolved into a holiday that is known for its enormous shopping deals. While the nature of the holiday hasn’t changed, the way people shop on Black Friday has evolved significantly in recent years. The Friday after Thanksgiving has historically been a day full of holiday shopping. […]

GA’s Hybrid Schedule: Is a 30 minute lunch period too short?

5Dec

Maya Altimany '22

Zoe Hersh '22No Comments

GA’s Hybrid Schedule: Is a 30 minute lunch period too short?

Many elements of the GA schedule have changed this year due to the pandemic. Most significantly, lunch has shifted from a 40 minute period to a 30 minute period. The shortened lunch period, and elimination of break, have been some of the greatest challenges brought on by the hybrid schedule. While the timing of lunch […]

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 […]

A Historical Look at the Electoral College

29Nov

Adah Kaplan '24

Angie Wang '241 Comment

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 […]

28Nov

Maya Altimany '221 Comment

Thanksgiving in a Pandemic

How I am spending my Thanksgiving this year This year has been especially difficult for many, and has affected annual traditions and holidays such as Thanksgiving. GA has graciously gifted us a longer Thanksgiving break, which will provide family members coming from different states and cities time to quarantine. Although my own Thanksgiving traditions will […]

16Nov

Alan Liu '2411 Comments

Zoom Survival Guide

Taking classes over Zoom is very different compared to those in a traditional classroom. Many students get stressed and confused trying to learn the ins and outs of virtual classes. This article is intended to help those students improve their Zoom experience. Dress properly in front of the camera: Although we’re all at home, you […]

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 […]

4Nov

Maddie Gamburg '21No Comments

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 […]