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Lessons Outside the Classroom

Amelia Nicklas ‘29, Staff Writer | April 1, 2026

It’s already hard enough to balance academics, sports, arts, and friends — but what happens when a part-time job is added into the mix? Most students are on campus for more than 9 hours every day,...

Original Opinion or Trendy Thinking?

Original Opinion or Trendy Thinking?

Alice Tian ’29, Staff Writer | April 1, 2026

With the rise of social media and video platforms like TikTok, the amount of information and opinions individuals consume daily is at an all-time high. In a recent survey of The Baldwin School’s Upper...

Catching the Z’s at Baldwin

Cayla Goh ’28, Sports Editor | April 1, 2026

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Early to bed and early to rise makes one wealthy, healthy, and wise.” Similarly, many students are familiar with the concept that healthy sleep consists of seven to eight...

How Baldwin Students Advocate for Change

How Baldwin Students Advocate for Change

Jennifer Ma, Features Editor | April 1, 2026

As debate over federal immigration enforcement intensifies, Baldwin students have found ways to stand up for what they believe in. In January 2026, protests began throughout the United States in response...

Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Rachel Sommer, Staff Writer | December 13, 2025

Now that artificial intelligence is everywhere, from phones and computers to navigation systems, does it also belong in the classroom? It might be tempting for students to copy and paste their essay prompt...

All About Kerrie

All About Kerrie

Brenna Knox ‘27, Staff Writer | December 13, 2025

In The Baldwin School’s athletic center, “Kerrie” is a familiar name — but not everyone knows all that her job entails, or who she is on a personal level. Whether she’s driving the green cart...

Goodbye iPhones, Hello iPads

Goodbye iPhones, Hello iPads

Alice Tian ‘29, Staff Writer | December 13, 2025

hones may be gone from Baldwin classrooms — but have iPads taken their place?  Since the introduction of Baldwin’s new phone policy in the 2024-2025 school year, the presence of iPads in the Upper...

Tech Week Techniques

Sophie Freedman ’29, Staff Writer | December 8, 2025

Many cast and crew members of “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR” are well aware of the stressors of Tech Week, a period that is both rewarding and exhausting as it leads up to the opening show. This labor-intensive...

From Comfortable to Crowded

From Comfortable to Crowded

Brenna Knox, Staff Writer | December 2, 2025

In a society where male influence often predominates, The Baldwin School is a space where girls can thrive as the majority before transitioning into settings where they might be outnumbered. This summer,...

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