Opinions – Page 7 – The Edition GA

13Oct

Olivia Krey '24No Comments

Met Gala Top 10

On September 13th, 2021, around 600 celebrities attended the 75th Met Gala in New York City. Many well known personalities attended in extravagant outfits in order to showcase the work of well-known designers as well as to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year, however, the event was said to have some […]

The Debate on Vaccine Mandates and School Requirements

9Oct

Sanya Bandekar '25No Comments

The Debate on Vaccine Mandates and School Requirements

New vaccine mandates pose new questions for how schools are implementing safety for students within the community. On September 9th, President Biden proposed sweeping mandates that would require over one hundred million Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to hinder the surge of COVID-19 deaths while increasing the nation’s vaccination rate to […]

The Future of Women’s Rights Under the Texas Heartbeat Act

6Oct

Elaine Li '24

Grace Taylor '24No Comments

The Future of Women’s Rights Under the Texas Heartbeat Act

On September 1st, 2021, the Texas Heartbeat Act came into effect, raising concern across the U.S. for those affected by this law. The act prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and allows for members of the public to sue anyone who performs or aids in an illegal abortion. Though the debate on whether or […]

19Jul

Katherine Joson '23No Comments

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit NYC Review

Just last week I took the time to release my “ Internalized Pandemic Anxiety” and visit the new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit at Pier 36 in NYC. The exhibit presents a lavish and unique perspective of Van Gogh and his art through movement and sound. The goal of the project is to immerse the viewer […]

6Jun

Cam Moore '23

Maria Petko '23No Comments

Senior Projects

During each month of May during the school year, seniors at Germantown Academy are required to participate in a Senior Project as they close out their time in the Upper School. Senior Projects are an opportunity for seniors to venture outside of the classroom and gain real-world experience in a field of study that intrigues […]

6Jun

Sydney Cameron '22No Comments

Senior Stories

The 2020-2021 school year was unique in a myriad of ways. Despite all of the schedule changes, virtual days, and missed opportunities, the class of 2021 made it out alive. It is hard to imagine what they went through; however, their determined attitude is certainly admirable. A few seniors reflected on their time at GA, […]

9May

Olivia Krey '24

Zara Bhatt '243 Comments

Lil Nas X

Singer, songwriter, and rapper Lil Nas X’s new music video for his number one hit song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” has not only sparked online controversy, but has also stirred backlash from the Christian community. The music video begins with Lil Nas X in The Garden Of Eden which, according to The Old […]

Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans

19Apr

Patrick Tronoski '22No Comments

Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the United States has witnessed a significant surge in acts of violence against members of the Asian American community. From belligerent verbal harassment to physical assault, anti-Asian hate crimes have risen over 150% in the country, and over 830% in New York. Several Asian American homeowners have reported being abused […]

30Mar

Maddie Gamburg '21No Comments

Best Late Night Snacks

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s you’ve had a draining day at school or a long night of studying, by the time night approaches, chances are you don’t have much energy, but your mind screams, “FOOD.” Trust me, I’ve been there too. There are nights where I am dying to fall asleep but somehow end […]

21Mar

Celina Bagchi '24No Comments

Vaccine Distributions

As the coronavirus pandemic swept the world this past year, lockdown-weary people around the globe were thrilled when the Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer-NBioTech’s COVID vaccine for emergency use on December 11th, 2020. However, vaccination distribution has only recently begun to pick up speed. With the Biden Administration’s ambitious goal of vaccinating at least […]