Month: January 2020
Ava Paul
Farah Yahaya ’21 Arts Editor The word passion does not even begin to describe the interest, dedication, and emotion that Ava Paul ‘18 feels towards the performing arts. For Paul, music, acting,…
The MLK Issue
Eliza Dubose ’20 Arts Editor This week in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, schools across the country are pausing to consider the legacy of one of America’s greatest orators and…
No war with Iran: thoughts from Mercersburg’s left and right
Kevin Lee ’20 Opinion Editor From the Left In the aftermath of the Soleimani killing, it is important for US foreign policy to be prudent. A war with Iran lacks prudence and…
A wrestler’s diet
By Ben Rihn ‘22 News Reporter There’s no doubt that the life of a wrestler is not easy. Between enduring physically and mentally exhausting practices and preparing for matches, wrestlers have a…
Tong story short
Addie Geitner ’21 Hustle and Bustle Editor I am not a salad girl. My two-year stint as a pescatarian ended with no shame and very few finished salads to my name. Still,…
To cheer or not to cheer
By Jack Mitchell ’20 News Reporter There has been much controversy surrounding the etiquette of the fan section, otherwise known as “The Cloud,” at Blue Storm basketball games resulting in limits being…
Monday night blight
By Hung Tran ’20 Features Editor One tradition that remains intact at Mercersburg is required, semi-formal, Monday night dinner. As of the start of winter term this academic year it is the…
Jim Brinson: A Witness to History
Megan McGregor Editor-in-Chief James “Jim” Brinson, Mercersburg Academy’s carilloneur, was born in Birmingham, Alabama during a time when segregation in the South was the cultural norm. Growing up, he did not question…
What’s going on Iran?
By Carina Cole ’22 News Reporter In the aftermath of the Soleimani killing, it is important for US foreign policy to be prudent. A war with Iran lacks prudence and must be…