Tag: Opinions

Germantown Academy’s Arts Center is used for a variety of programs, including digital media, performing arts, and visual arts. Notwithstanding the plethora of arts programs at GA, many arts students feel that athletics are the center of attention, specifically in regards to funding. For example, GA recently invested in the Jordan Center, which is over […]

The Upper School penalizes lateness, missed lunch duties and other infractions with detention or a loss of student privileges. Detentions take place after school for one hour and can cause many students to miss or be late to a sports practice or arrive home at a later time.  This system is a controversial topic for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

Misogynistic actions, racist words, or homophobic slurs are increasingly becoming more unacceptable in society, and it’s evident that insincere apologies and excuses no longer make up for it. With cancel culture, powerful people have begun to face the consequences of their actions.