by Olivia Fisher ’21 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
The COVID-19 crisis has shone a spotlight on sustainability, exposing the weaknesses of supply chains across the globe. While carbon dioxide emissions dropped dramatically as a result of the shutdown, this positive is largely outweighed by alarming trends such as the...
by Aina Tasso ’23 | Sep 21, 2020 | Features
The Wilcox Fellows program is an important part of Concord Academy and has become an impactful faculty initiative. The program allows CA to work with “promising young people from populations underrepresented in independent schools.” This year we are fortunate to have...
by Larry | Sep 21, 2020 | Backpage
Dear Larry, Help! I’m in a history class with my ex and our teacher keeps creating randomized breakout rooms for class discussions! We’ve been stuck together so much lately, and it’s so awkward. What do I do? Yours, Broken Up and Broken Out Hey Broken Up and Broken...
by Kelly Zhang ’22 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sports
Dance is an art form that incorporates physical interaction, movement, and collaborating with others. In these unprecedented times, some of these factors are not an option anymore. However, even with the distance, the dance department was able to find innovative ways...
by Cal Chertavian ’21 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sports
After a nearly five-month hiatus from play, regular seeded NBA games returned on July 30th, 2020. Many players were eager to return to the NBA, but others were hesitant about its return. Perennial All-Star point guard, Kyrie Irving, was among some of the players who...
by Mandy Adams ’24 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sports
During these unprecedented and trying times, Concord Academy has been faced with the issue of structuring athletics for the fall season. Through collaborative efforts, CA has decided to provide students with both on campus and remote options. The on-campus...
by Cozette Weng ’23 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
The following article uses public data from early September 2020. Sources include Gavi and the WHO’s websites, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Science Magazine, and press from mainstream media and think tanks. The fight against the pandemic lies on multiple...
by Audrey Zhang ’22 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
To supplement the virtual learning experience this Short Term at Concord (STAC), many teachers have incorporated new teaching platforms such as Padlet and Nearpod into their classes. The goal of implementing these platforms is to enhance engagement and collaboration...
by Maya Khalil ’23 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
There is no doubt that the 2020-21 school year will look different from anything our society has ever experienced. Just how different it will be depends on individual schools and the guidelines they follow. For K-12 public schools in Massachusetts, in-person...
by Max Aaronson ’22 | Sep 21, 2020 | Opinions
Because COVID-19 is still a massive threat to public health, Concord Academy made the tough decision to start the new school year virtually instead of in person. With this decision came the challenge of creating a brand new schedule from the ground up. Finding...
