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How AI Has Warped the 2024 Election

How AI Has Warped the 2024 Election

Jahnavi Deo '28 and Thea Model ‘28 | November 18, 2024

The United States is entering the home stretch of the 2024 presidential election, arguably one of the most important elections in its history. In this crucial moment, with a predicted close margin and...

Revisiting an all-girls education in 2024

Hanna Shevade ‘27, Staff Writer | November 15, 2024

Throughout the years, the topic of an all-girls education has always been one to draw mixed opinions. By exploring the different perspectives of different students and educators, a better understanding...

Why Baldwin’s New Phone Policy?

Elsa Deitz ‘27, Staff Writer | November 15, 2024

This year, the Baldwin School has implemented a new phone policy requiring students to keep their phones off and stored in either their cars or lockers from the moment they step on campus until they leave....

Using the Philadelphia Area As a Canvas to Spend Your Summer

Emily Braca ‘27, Sports Editor | November 15, 2024

Summer break provides a time for students to recharge, reset, and explore their interests. The Baldwin School’s talented and driven student body spent their summers in diverse ways, but many found local...

Should politics be discussed in school?

Macy Li, Opinion Editor | November 15, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, politics have taken center stage as heated debates unfold across the country. At the Baldwin School, where students represent a diverse range of identities...

Making a Statement

Georgia Jane Whamond, Features Editor | November 15, 2024

The Baldwin School Handbook has gotten an update. Many of these changes have been celebrated, but a few new policies have flown under the radar of most students. One of these policies is Baldwin’s new...

The Mystery and Myth of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The Mystery and Myth of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Avani Shah-Lipman '25 | September 18, 2024

Reduce, reuse, recycle. It’s a common refrain for many people since childhood. Yet it seems recycling is still a mystery for many: What do the triangles with numbers mean? Can I recycle a pizza box?  The...

The Arts Jubilee: A Fusion of Creativity and Community

Avni Pande ‘26 | April 24, 2024

The Arts Jubilee, an eagerly-awaited event at The Baldwin School, is undergoing a transformation this year. Breaking from its traditional assembly setting, the event is now an after-school experience,...

Strong Black Leadership at Baldwin

Hanna Shevade ‘27 | March 21, 2024

At the heart of The Baldwin School lies a commitment to fostering female empowerment and diversity, according to its website. One way these ideals are reinforced is through influential leadership within...

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The effect of music on schoolwork

Claire Hou ‘24 | March 21, 2024

Students from The Baldwin School are often seen with earphones or headphones while scribbling notes and preparing for quizzes and tests. To investigate if listening to music might help students focus on...

Photo credits: Georgia Jane Whamond ‘25 and Kat Crispo ‘25

The Bow Renaissance

Macy Li ‘26 | January 25, 2024

  If you’ve scrolled through TikTok in recent weeks, you’ve likely noticed the emergence of a mysterious yet captivating trend: bows. In videos set to the enchanting tune of Lana Del Rey’s...

A Year in Review: 2023’s Defining Moments in Pop Culture

Avni Pande ‘26 | January 24, 2024

While the month of January has brought intense focus towards what 2024 has in store, The Hourglass is taking one last moment to look back at the unforgettable pop culture moments that defined 2023.   January...

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