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Does the Inter-Ac Benefit Student Life?

Anru Li ‘29, Staff Writer | December 13, 2025

The Baldwin School participates in cross-school athletic and art programs through The Inter-Academic League, which consists of nine schools in the Philadelphia area. Baldwin joined the Inter-Ac in the...

Preserving Culture through Language

Preserving Culture through Language

Jennifer Ma, Features Editor | December 13, 2025

At school, Baldwin students may greet each other a “Hi,” or “Hello.” Yet, at home, they may greet and converse with their families in a variety of languages. For example, in the Mandinka dialect...

From Quizlets to Classical Music

Cayla Goh ’28, Sports Editor | December 13, 2025

Whether it’s making flashcards or watching video lectures, students at The Baldwin School all have their preferred tricks for preparing for assessments. But what makes each student’s study habits so...

Poll Workers at Baldwin

Emily Braca ‘27, Opinion Editor | December 13, 2025

When people think of election day, long lines and ballot boxes usually come to mind, not students. However, students sometimes play a notable role behind the scenes.  This Nov. 4, students at The Baldwin...

Suburban Students Take Septa Too

Suburban Students Take Septa Too

Emily Wang ’27, Arts Editor | December 13, 2025

All roads lead to The Baldwin School – and for some, that road is a railroad.  Each year, students living in Philadelphia who ride SEPTA regional rail can scan their student fare card for a free...

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,...

What Does It Mean to Be Safe at School?

What Does It Mean to Be Safe at School?

Jennifer Ma, Features Editor | December 2, 2025

On May 7, 2019, two students opened fire in a classroom at the STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado, leaving one person dead and eight people injured. Alex Patterson ‘28, a third grade student at...

Baldwin and the Jersey Shore

Amelia Nicklas ’29, Staff Writer | December 2, 2025

Students in Philadelphia, especially around Memorial Day and Labor Day, have grown used to hearing discussion after discussion about the Jersey shore in classes, in public and sometimes even on the news....

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