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Halloween Around the World

Avani Shah-Lipman ‘25 | November 1, 2022

On October 31, countless versions of Halloween festivities will be celebrated across the globe, from Japan to The Netherlands all the way to Brazil. According to History.com, Halloween originated from...

Design and graphics by Cathy Wang 23

Midnights and More Music

Lauren Halak ‘24 | October 26, 2022

The date is August 28, 2022. Taylor Swift announces her new album during her Video of the Year acceptance speech at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards: the crowd bursts into applause, the internet starts...

Addison Milner 25 trying to compete her task at school, leaving more free time to herself

The Cost of Excellence at The Baldwin School

Georgia Jane Whamond ‘25 | October 23, 2022

Baldwin sets lofty goals as an institution: to achieve excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, while also teaching its students to maintain a healthy equilibrium.  The mission statement on Baldwin’s...

Design and graphics by Cynthia Zhang 24

Struggling With Getting Back Into the Swing of Studying?

Carley Taylor ‘23 | October 23, 2022

As we transition into a new school year, one question plagues many students: How do I learn to study again? Our seniors, along with Baldwin’s learning specialist, Ms. Beirne, offer their best advice...

Serena Williams Retires From Tennis

Serena Williams Retires From Tennis

Nikoletta Kuvaeva ‘25 | September 27, 2022

Serena Williams’ record-breaking career came to an end last month, when the celebrated tennis star undertook her final match. After advancing to the third round of the U.S open, she lost 7-5, 6-7, 6-1...

The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

Macy Li ‘26 | September 27, 2022

The afternoon of September 8 was no different than usual, until shouts of confusion and shock disturbed the peace at The Baldwin School. Only four words could be heard ringing through the hallways: “The...

What’s Going on with COVID Protocols in the Athletic Center?

What’s Going on with COVID Protocols in the Athletic Center?

As soon as the Athletic Center doors open to Upper Schoolers at 3:30 pm, all of the vigilant health and safety procedures followed in the Schoolhouse seem to change. While mask mandates and guidelines...

Baldwin’s Physical Accessibility Remains Difficult

Baldwin’s Physical Accessibility Remains Difficult

Makenna Walko ‘23, Co-Editor in Chief | March 18, 2022

Though Baldwin has made efforts, like adding ramps and elevators, to accommodate injured and disabled students, many feel that the school’s design remains inaccessible and antiquated.  Baldwin has...

The Ludington Library’s Columbus Statue Faces Calls For Removal

Maren Cohen ‘24 | March 18, 2022

In front of the Ludington Library sits a peculiar statue: a bust of a man with a sharp upturned nose and a slightly open mouth, as if catching his breath mid-speech. The statue, which was a metallic bronze...

Inside Mrs. Harlamova’s apartment

Who Lives in The Residence?

Rahiel Ibikunle ‘22 | March 18, 2022

The tenants of The Baldwin School’s Residence have been fostering a family together for years. Baldwin provides apartment spaces for current faculty members and retired ones alike.  According to...

Senior (Devon Shatzman) in the middle and two freshmen (Amelia Skawinski and Isabelle Feigenberg)

What Happened to High School Hierarchy?

Katie McMahon ‘22 | March 18, 2022

High school seniors walk into school on the first day and expect to rule the school with the rest of the grades fearing and respecting them… but not this year at Baldwin! In a poll sent out to underclassmen,...

The 2021 Climate Summit: A Brief Overview

The 2021 Climate Summit: A Brief Overview

Lauren Halak ‘24 | February 22, 2022

The latest United Nations’ climate summit, also referred to as COP26, ended on November 12th, 2021. The conference was held in Glasgow, Scotland and set goals, mandates, and agendas that countries of...

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