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Following parental complaints, multiple books will be reviewed due to their sexual content, according to Interim Head of School Coreen Hester. Over the past few years, numerous books have been restricted in schools across the U.S. due to their content, according to PEN America.

Parental concern prompts review of library books

Tara Behbehani and Oskar Doepke March 22, 2023

The Mellon Library has removed certain books from circulation following parental complaints, according to an email sent to the school community March 17 by Interim Head of School Coreen Hester. Hester...

The Biden administration approved the Willow Project March 13. The Willow Project entails an oil drilling plan to use the natural resources in Alaska, which will release significant carbon dioxide emissions.

Willow Project approval provokes climate change uncertainty

Leila Meilman, Reporter March 17, 2023

The Biden administration approved the Willow Project March 13, according to The New York Times. The project, an oil drilling plan to access the petroleum found in Alaska’s North Slope, according to CNN....

Teachers were asked not to assign homework or assessments March 7-8 during Holi, according to Assistant Principal Natalie Jaworski. Holi, a Hindu holiday, is meant to symbolize the end of the winter season and the start of spring.

Students receive accomodations during Holi

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter March 17, 2023

To allow for the celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi March 7-8, Assistant Principal Natalie Jaworski said homework and assessments were not assigned. Jaworski said questions have arisen why homework...

Christoph Lindner speaksto High School students about his career in architecture. The WorkX Speaker Series, organized to reveal various career paths to students, took place every Friday during lunch Jan. 20-March 3.

School hosts WorkX Speaker Series

Ella Friel, Media Team March 13, 2023

Organized by the WorkX Committee and the Office of Student Advising, the WorkX Speaker Series was held each Friday during lunch Jan. 20-March 3. Throughout the series, parents and teachers from the community...

Workshop leader Claire Corley (’23) discusses with participants of “Breaking the Echo Chamber: Navigating the Risks of Online Groupthink” March 2. The workshop included a short lecture, group discussion and an interactive activity.

Community participates in student-led Aequitas workshops

Daniel de Beer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online March 8, 2023

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosts Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission in Windsor. The pair met to discuss the terms of the Northern Irish protocol.

New protocol between UK, Northern Ireland materializes

Nassef Sawiris, Media Team March 3, 2023

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have announced a new deal called the Windsor Framework to fix post-Brexit trade problems in Northern Ireland...

U.S. Navy Sailors search Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for remnants of the shot-down balloon Feb. 5. Three further objects were shot down Feb. 10-12.

Rise in aerial objects across Canada, U.S. prompts community discourse

Oskar Doepke, Reporter February 17, 2023

After traversing the continental U.S. for seven days, a Chinese-owned balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Feb. 4, according to the BBC. The U.S. has accused China of espionage, per the...

Rebekah Westphal, the current Assistant Dean of Yale College, will replace Dean of Admissions Jodi Warren, effective July. Her experience includes institutions across the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

School announces Rebekah Westphal to fill Dean of Admissions vacancy

Ella Friel, Media Team February 17, 2023

Rebekah Westphal will replace Jodi Warren as Dean of Admissions following the announcement of her retirement, effective July, according to an email sent to the community by Head of School Coreen Hester...

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