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The Blue and White

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To Buy or not to Buy?

To Buy or not to Buy?

Molly Taylor ‘28 May 20, 2025

On March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump made an executive decision to remove any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs from the Foreign Service in the White House.  The White House said that...

Memories in Motion

Memories in Motion

Lauren Washington ’26 May 13, 2025

Prom is the most significant event for many high school students in America behind graduation. It marks the end of junior or senior year with a formal dance and celebration.  Prom originated in the...

DOGE, Musk, and Protests

DOGE, Musk, and Protests

Eliot Bramson ’27 May 13, 2025

The country is about as divided as it has ever been in recent years. When the United States has been divided politically, it is commonplace for people to exercise their First Amendment rights to protest...

So-Called ‘Screenagers’ in the Midst of a TikTok Ban

So-Called ‘Screenagers’ in the Midst of a TikTok Ban

Rainy Korein ’27, Lead Opinion Editor & Junior Editor In Chief February 27, 2025

On March 21, 2023, Tiktok’s Newsroom released the headline: “Celebrating Our Thriving Community of 150 Million Americans!” They weren’t exaggerating. According to studies done by the Pew Research...

The Washington Monument at night

What does AFS have to say?

Helene Mogul ’27, Assistant News Editor February 26, 2025

On Monday January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump took office. Since this pivotal moment there has been both unabashed excitement and outrage from the United States. As of February 16th Trump has signed 65 executive...

Quaker Youth Leadership Conference 2025

Quaker Youth Leadership Conference 2025

Ash Cohen ’26, Marketing February 26, 2025

The Quaker Youth Leadership Conference is an annual event bringing students from Quaker schools in the United States (and one in Toronto) together. Each year has a different theme, with this year’s being,...

Anti-Trans Laws and AFS Students’ Safety

Anti-Trans Laws and AFS Students’ Safety

Rain O’Donnell ‘25 February 26, 2025

As of December 2024 with 669 bills under consideration in 43 states, “48 anti-trans bills have passed so far,” says translegistlation.com.  In Pennsylvania, no bills have been passed, but at...

Drawing a Line Between Quakers and Punks

Drawing a Line Between Quakers and Punks

Liam Hilliard ‘26 December 20, 2024

Quakerism: a faith known for its emphasis on peace, quiet, and unity.  Punk: a subculture and belief system defined by radical justice, aggressive discourse, and a style of music designed to get the...

Andrew Lyn Jr. is taking the ball up the court against AIM Academy.

It’s More Than Just a Game

John McCracken ’25 December 18, 2024

When I look back at my childhood, one of the first things that pops into my head is sports, specifically the Eagles’ 2017 season where they went on to win the Super Bowl. I remember watching all those...

AI: The Pros and Cons Within the AFS Community

AI: The Pros and Cons Within the AFS Community

John McCracken ‘25, Jaydon Baltimore ‘25, and Ethan Hodnett Bell ‘25 November 24, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI)  is something that has sparked a lot of controversy and discussion when it comes to its use in various situations. The education system is no exception to this. There are...

EAJ Clerks: Sophia Schwartz '26, Victoria Knight '25, and Vivian Deguzman '25

Green Technology at AFS

Timmy Ma ’25 and Lauren Washington ’26 November 20, 2024

Do you know what green technology is?  If you answered no then, you have the same answer as the mass population.  According to the Yale Program on Climate Change ¨Communication 48% of Americans underestimate...

Fast Fashion at Abington Friends School

Fast Fashion at Abington Friends School

Grace Moore ’26 November 19, 2024

Fast fashion is a beast that is affecting our environment as well as our social spheres. The issue is especially prevalent among younger generations, as teens are typically the leading consumers of clothing.  “Fast...

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