By Avo Reid ‘22 News reporter I was three weeks old when my mom took me into Washington for the first time. I would make the same trip on countless occasions in…
Month: October 2020
Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions
By Avo Reid ‘22 News reporter On October 1, the Mercersburg community gathered in person for the first time as a whole body – a huge accomplishment in itself. A little less…
Blocking out the Block Schedule
By Bube Osaji News reporter The Mercersburg community has seen multiple changes amid the coronavirus pandemic, and such shifts evoke a range of emotions. Unsurprisingly, Mercersburg students have diverse opinions, positive and…
Getting the band back together
By Saskia Mentor ‘21 News reporter With the COVID-19 pandemic restricting proximity and contact, many wonder how Mercersburg Academy’s band will be able to function this fall. The answer is: with tape…
The debate debacle
By Zain Qureshi ‘22 Opinion Editor Like many others in the Mercersburg community, this past Tuesday, September 29, I watched the presidential debate between president Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden….
PGA Showcase: Lifestyle and Elevate Fitness
By Isonah Dlado ‘22 News reporter On campus learning in the midst of a global pandemic has caused drastic changes in student life. Although many view this time as a negative setback,…
New Standards for Standardized Testing
By Maddie Gillner ‘22 News reporter Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has mutated practically every aspect of life, from politics to internet culture. While both of these things are important to…
Latinx culture nerd Gabby Rivera “visits” the burg
By Mathew Tavarez ‘22 News reporter On Wednesday, September 30, Mercersburg experienced another “first,” conducting its first ever “Monday Night” Lecture through Zoom. Accompanied by a lot of laughter and energy, YA…
Blue Storm sails ahead
By Shoki Nemoto ’21 NEWS Reporter In adapting to the pandemic, many unforeseen changes have occurred in recent months. Luckily, Mercersburg was quick to adapt. By implementing appropriate and effective protocols, the…
Sharing pronouns
By Mel Court ’23 News Reporter Along with migration to online classes and a new learning management system, the administration has been encouraging Mercersburg faculty and students to share their pronouns on…