By Maddy Gillner ’22 News Reporter Every person has a passion, whether it’s chemistry, sports, painting, or something else entirely. For Luke Thompson ‘21, a student new to Mercersburg, that passion is…
Becoming Something New
By Emma Shuford ’22 News Reporter The new Lloyd Aquatic Center is a stunning facility that has brought lots of excitement to Mercersburg Academy. However, as this new facility opens, the current…
The Swankster gangster
By Rosina Beritela ’22 Copy Editor The character of Swank Hall is elusive, difficult to pin down. Located between South Cottage and Main Hall, two strong characters, Swank is often overlooked. Every…
Conservatism on campus
Henry Kissam ’20 News Reporter During a school meeting last Fall, Head of School Katie Titus first used the phrase “courageous conversations.” For those unfamiliar with this term, it essentially means starting…
A life depicted in color
By Priscilla Wadlington ’20 News Reporter At the entrance to the lobby of the Burgin Center for the Arts, the face of Blanca Estela greets onlookers with warm eyes and a hint…
Jaden Smith: a living icon
By Carina Cole ’22 News Reporter Following the release of SYRE in 2017 Jaden Smith, also known by his stage name Jaden, released ERYS, his second album and sequel to SYRE. Smith…
55 years strong
By Isonah Dlodlo ’22 News Reporter The Hale Field House this past Friday was characterized by stark contrast: on a weekend dedicated to honoring people of color, the audience was predominantly white….
No Brussels sprouts for Britain
By Zain Quareshi ’22 News Reporter On Thursday October 17, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reached a deal with the European Union (EU) after weeks of negotiation on a possible relationship between…
The young return
By Carina Cole ’22 News Reporter On the weekend of October 18, many families of students and alumni came back to school for family and alumni weekend. Recent graduates of the class…
A conversation with the iconic Virginia Jones
By Eliza Dubose ’20 Arts Editor Art imitates life. In the case of Virgiana Jones ‘21, a freshly minted Studio Arts student, that is certainly true. Her pieces embody her bold, fast-paced…