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The Trump Administration is Setting Back Racial Progress; It’s Our Job to Fight Back

Leo Johnson-Goldfrank ’26 argues that the Trump administration is impeding on racial progress, and GDS students need to stand up for equality.

by Leo Johnson-Goldfrank
December 7, 2025
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AI Use is a Problem; In-Class Assessments Are Not the Solution

Parker Dunbar ’28 argues that the new English department policy causes stress and hinders students' ability to write well.

by Parker Dunbar
November 16, 2025
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We All Need to Show Up for Our Student-Athletes

Brooke Hughes ’27 encourages students to go to sports games and support their peers.

by Brooke Hughes
November 2, 2025
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We Need to Resist Conformity and Embrace Individuality

Meesha Shivdasani '29 encourages students not to conform to social pressure.

by Meesha Shivdasani
October 26, 2025
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Eighth-Graders Should Have More Autonomy Over Their Time

Emma Hantman '29 argues that GDS middle schoolers should have more freedom, so they can be better prepared for high school.

by Emma Hantman
October 26, 2025
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Students Need Access to Affordable Lunches

Maya Karson '29 argues that GDS needs to offer students affordable and accessible lunches.

by Maya Karson
October 19, 2025
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To Honor Jane Goodall’s Legacy, We Must Continue What She Started

Teresa Dean '26 reflects on Jane Goodall's lifetime of activism and urges students to continue her fight.

by Teresa Dean
October 19, 2025
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The Trump Administration is Suppressing Our Free Speech

Evan Donath '27 argues that the Trump Administration is stifling political discourse and repressing free speech.

by Evan Donath
October 5, 2025
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Underage Gambling is Dangerously Popular

Amirah Mack '28 warns students about the dangers of underage gambling.

by Amirah Mack
September 28, 2025
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Ninth-Grade Orientation Was Unnecessarily Long

Maya Karson '29 argues that GDS should shorten ninth-grade orientation.

by Maya Karson
September 28, 2025
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We Should Stop Using AI in School

Sabrina Sandhu ’26 argues that AI use in school erodes students' cognitive and social skills. 

by Sabrina Sandhu
September 14, 2025
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Political Violence is Never the Solution

Didi Pathiyal '27 condemns political violence in the wake of far-right activist Charlie Kirk's murder.

by Didi Pathiyal
September 14, 2025
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