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The Wildezine

The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine

The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine

Senior2020Graduate

Senior2020Graduate

Aron Bishop, Staff Writer May 21, 2020

Sunny days, everyday Enthusiastic for what's to come Never giving up hope I am proud to graduate Only looking forward never looking back Rambunctious family members 2020 graduate 0...

I'm Lesser you Say? Wait 'til You See What This Woman Can Do

I’m Lesser you Say? Wait ’til You See What This Woman Can Do

Maya Long, Editor In Chief May 21, 2020
“How will you manage your athlete’s weight as she becomes busier playing tennis?” shouted my camp counselor playing a reporter in a press conference simulation.  “Just rape her,” someone whispered.
Cape Town Meets Vietnam in Saigon!

Cape Town Meets Vietnam in Saigon!

Keletso Rosenberg May 9, 2020
Have you ever eaten food that tasted like it was from paradise? If not, Saigon is the place for you. This is a trendy Vietnamese restaurant located right in the social hub of Cape Town, South Africa. Set atop a hill overlooking the beautiful city of Cape Town, Saigon is home to food-lovers, hipsters, and serves an amazing foreign cuisine.
SPICES Support Many Religions at SSFS

SPICES Support Many Religions at SSFS

Aviva Blumenthal, Staff Writer May 8, 2020
"Throughout our emphasized Quaker values and diverse religious student population, spiritual practice plays a dominant role in the moral lives of the SSFS student body. "
A Black Hole of Helicopter Parenting

A Black Hole of Helicopter Parenting

Skyler Shuniu Li, Staff Writer May 8, 2020
“Helicopter parents” refers to parents hovering over their children like helicopters, monitoring their children’s actions, providing protection and help, and always ready to come forward to solve problems for their children, hoping that everything can be under their control. But do children need this helicopter parenting?
2020 Senior Projects: A Look Inside the Pilot Program

2020 Senior Projects: A Look Inside the Pilot Program

Mecca McCain, Staff Writer May 7, 2020
Senior Projects were introduced to seniors as, “a selective, elective, independent, learner-centered and self-directed passion project that affords qualified and approved participants the opportunity to let their lives speak beyond the traditional high school environment by sampling a potential career, serving the community or exploring a deep personal interest that culminates in a formal and reflective presentation to a panel of faculty, staff, alumni and Trustees on the expectations, challenges, lessons and rewards of said experience.”
The Importance of Representation in the Workspace

The Importance of Representation in the Workspace

Michel Ruiz Fuentes, Editor May 7, 2020

Last year, SSFS’ upper school student government association, Torch, wrote the 2019 Diversity Letter. The letter recognized the student body’s desire for diversity in the hiring process and essentially...

Have We Seen a Pandemic Like COVID-19 Before?

Have We Seen a Pandemic Like COVID-19 Before?

Sophia Strocko, Staff Writer May 7, 2020
Recently, it seems as though the only thing that has been on anyone’s mind is the COVID-19 virus and its rapid spread throughout the world. Yet, have we been here before?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Tyler, the Creator and his mother accept the Best Rap Album award for 'Igor' onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

2020 Grammys Review

Dankwa Nnoma-Addison, Staff Writer May 7, 2020
"I will be processing many elements of this year’s nominations, reporting the nominees/winners for general categories, highlighting certain artists’ personal achievements, and providing insight as to who was snubbed."
Having a Minimum Wage Job During COVID-19

Having a Minimum Wage Job During COVID-19

Maya Long, Editor In Chief May 7, 2020
I am privileged enough to be supported by my parents financially. The money I make is put into a savings account and virtually, not touched, and will not be until college or beyond. Many of my former co-workers work each day to support their families as drivers.
Racism and Slander: Causes of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Departure

Racism and Slander: Causes of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Departure

Sarah Fishman, Staff Writer May 6, 2020
Although it is easy to call into question the judgment of the duke and duchess and to analyze their mistakes and faults, it is essential to take a broader look at the systemic issues that prevail in order to fully comprehend the situation.
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