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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...

Effects of Prevention Education’s visit to the Upper School

Nava Khojasteh '27 | November 30, 2023

Throughout the month of October, Upper School students learned about the dangers of drug use through small group talks with the nonprofit Prevention Education Solutions. These talks were given to The Baldwin...

Open Books: The Literature That Makes Baldwin’s Exemplary Faculty

Mano Thirumaran ‘27 and Grace Heuer ‘27 | November 27, 2023

Señora Martha Ince: Educated / The Privileged Poor / Huasipungo Spanish teacher Sra. Martha Ince named three books that she read a few years ago that affected her life, each relating to understanding...

The Boys Are Back in Town

Georgia Jane Whamond ‘25 | October 27, 2023

The boys have arrived! Supergroup boygenius, composed of singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, performed their first-ever Philadelphia show on September 30th to the sold-out...

Exploring Homecoming’s History

Riya Rao ‘25 | September 30, 2023

It’s noon on a warm, fall weekend. The MPR is swarming with people excited to play games, eat food, and cheer on the four sports teams playing. Baldwin Bears chant from the bleachers on the Lower Field...

On her way home from school, Violet Zhang ‘26 captures a picture of Longwood Gardens, where Cavalcante was spotted recently.

Pennsylvania’s escaped convict affecting Baldwin students

Jennifer Ma ‘26 | September 14, 2023

Escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante was captured two weeks after escaping from the Chester County jail, which is about 45 minutes from The Baldwin School.  Cavalcante, who is also wanted in Brazil for...

AAPI Month Book Recommendations

Riya Rao ‘25 | May 30, 2023

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which honors the community’s diverse histories, cultures, and contributions to the United States. From Asian American authors, artists,...

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