Opinions
Here writers can share their opinions on any local, CA community, or global eventsThe Benefits and Boundaries of Being a Virtual Student in an In-Person World
The in-person population at Concord Academy multiplied at the end of March break. A surge of students, statewide and nationwide, returned to campus...
Increase in Student Population on Campus
With vaccinations across the state ramping up and the possible end of COVID times on the horizon, Concord Academy, as well as many businesses and...
The Underclassmen’s Chapel Tent Experience
Prior to the pandemic, the chapel experience at Concord Academy was possibly one of the most important school traditions. Students would spend their...
A Preview of Next Year’s Schedule
This past year, Concord Academy implemented a new schedule in order to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new schedule has allowed this academic...
Biden’s Cabinet Confirmation
Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden identified twenty-three nominees for his Cabinet, a group of senior federal...
Non-Essential Travel & Spring Break
With spring break rapidly approaching and the threat of COVID-19 still looming over many people’s minds, it is crucial to take into consideration...
Trump’s Acquittal
On January 6th, 2021, a pack of domestic terrorists stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to override the results of the 2020 Presidential...
Winter Weather Review
This winter, we have been treated to what seems to be an unusual amount of snow. In fact, it has snowed in Concord every week since January 21st. As...
Review of CA’s Weekend Events From a Freshman’s Perspective
This school year is unlike any other as many social opportunities have been diminished by the pandemic. Consequently, maintaining the close-knit...
2021 AP Exams: How the Pandemic Has Changed the Tests
AP exams are typically administered once in May and are two to three hours long. Due to the pandemic, these tests looked very different last spring....
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package
According to USA Today, on February 14th, the IRS announced that it completed the distribution of the second rounds of stimulus checks approved by...
Eating Tents
As Concord Academy shifted back into hybrid learning and the weather was getting colder, it became harder for students to eat and socialize...
The Chaos of GME
The week of January 11th, 2021, something truly extraordinary happened. The price of Gamestop stock (GME) jumped from an opening price of $19.94 to...
2021 MLK Day Student Opinions
With the theme “Infinite Hope: Imagining Black Future,” this year’s MLK Day happened at CA on January 27. Due to the pandemic, the entire...
COVID-19 & The College Process: a Brutal Combo?
COVID-19 has had a myriad of effects on the social, economic, and political climate of the world in the year it has ravaged the globe. But for the...
Ways to Safely Hang Out With Friends Through The Cold Months
With COVID-19 case numbers spiking during the winter months, staying safe and healthy is now more important than ever before. Wearing masks and...
A Reflection on the Fall Semester
Almost a year ago, I was excited about the Costa Rica trip and getting away from CA for a few weeks. Flash forward, I’m writing this article sitting...
Our Very Own American Horror Story
On January 6th, 2021, around one in the afternoon, all eyes turned to the thousands of aggressive Trump supporters claiming election fraud without...