Opinions – Page 8 – The Edition GA

6Jun

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 '246 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 […]

17Mar

Saloni Bhatia '24No Comments

Opinion on Biden’s First Month

February 20th marks exactly one month from the date that Joe Biden was sworn in as America’s 46th president. In his first month, he has signed executive orders to reverse the actions of his predecessor and to restructure our nation’s policies. Before taking office, he made promises to better the COVID crisis, improve the climate […]

The (unofficial) GA Dress Code Tier List

4Mar

Clara Alger '22No Comments

The (unofficial) GA Dress Code Tier List

Ah, dress code. A loved and hated set of rules. As a lifer, I have known nothing but the dress code, and I think about the effects of that often. However, The Dress Code ArticleTM has been written many times, so The Edition thought it was time to put a new spin on it with the […]

8Feb

Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Second Impeachment of Donald Trump

The second impeachment of Former President Donald Trump is set to begin on February 9th in the Senate. This marks the first time a United States president has been impeached twice, but despite the severity of this instance, it is not likely that the Senate will have the two-thirds supermajority to convict. This impeachment is […]

4Feb

Angie Wang '24No Comments

Georgia Runoffs

On January 6th, it was announced that Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock defeated Republican senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia runoff election. This victory for the democratic candidates effectively gave Democrats control of the Senate and the entire legislative branch. A runoff election takes place if no candidate in a general […]