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Falling Head Over Heels for Rom-coms

Falling Head Over Heels for Rom-coms

Serafina Kubersky ‘26 February 26, 2025

Cinema has birthed many iconic scenes, none more notable than those of the romantic comedy (rom-com) genre. From an Empire State Building meet-up (Sleepless in Seattle) to kisses in the rain (The Notebook),...

We Were Censored–What Happens Now?

We Were Censored–What Happens Now?

Orla Maxcy ’25 and Miranda Shandell ’25 February 26, 2025

The Blue and White was founded on the principle of student voices being amplified and valued. Our goal was to be an uncensored publication because this aligns with the Quaker testimonies we practice and...

The Danger of Erasing AIDS from US History

The Danger of Erasing AIDS from US History

Rainy Korein ’27, Assistant News Editor February 26, 2025

As part of Trump’s anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiative, employees of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) were instructed to remove all web pages related to gender identity or HIV...

Does Time Really Fly By?

Does Time Really Fly By?

Mason Fullerton ‘25 February 26, 2025

It has been nearly half a decade since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Schools and workplaces shut down; sickness spread worldwide; virtual work and school, TikTok trends, the 2020 Presidential Election,...

Non-nutritious Watching Habits

Non-nutritious Watching Habits

Grace Moore ’26 December 20, 2024

TikTok glamorizes and promotes unhealthy and unbalanced eating habits. The surge of popularity of “mukbangs” in recent years has normalized eating habits that consist of non nutritious foods, overeating,...

What’s Up with the AFS Drug Policy?

What’s Up with the AFS Drug Policy?

Nevaeh Brown ’25 December 20, 2024

In PA, only people with approved medical conditions and a doctor's certification can purchase legal marijuana. It can’t be legally purchased recreationally and is still illegal statewide, although local...

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...

Celebrities Are People Too

Celebrities Are People Too

AJ Wright ’25 December 18, 2024

Concerts over the years have become the most hit-or-miss aspect of the 21st century. With new emerging artists, concerts are massive money-makers for them and show stopping entertainment for us. But like...

Kamala Harris addresses the crowd saying, “Thank you, thank you” as chanting continues. Fourth night of the DNC.

How Kamala Harris Played the Battle of the Sexes

Rainy Korein ’27, Assistant News Editor November 25, 2024

When Vice President Kamala Harris stepped up to bat for the Democratic Party at the last minute, a longstanding question central to American gender equality resurfaced: After nearly three centuries of...

AI Doesn’t Kill Your Mind, Instead it Nurtures it.

AI Doesn’t Kill Your Mind, Instead it Nurtures it.

Daniel Lahtaw ‘25 November 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence has always been a part of our daily lives. We may not notice that personalized show recommendations, traffic map updates, and TikTok’s algorithm all use AI. Since the release...

How have students’ after-school jobs changed from past generations?

How have students’ after-school jobs changed from past generations?

John Mazzacarro ’25 November 19, 2024

Talk to any student in high school and they will tell you about their many after school activities and heavy workloads that take up most of their time.  If you ask them about their job experience,...

The Lesser of the Two Evils

The Lesser of the Two Evils

Timmy Ma ‘25 November 4, 2024

Who will you be voting for in the upcoming election? The choice is clear. Although we live in a world where we have to pick between the lesser of two evils, Donald Trump stands out as the better option.  Why...

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