The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine
The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine
The student news site of Sandy Spring Friends School

The Wildezine
Lilli Serota

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Lilli Serota and I am a senior at Sandy Spring Friends School. I have been a staff writer for the Wildezine for three years and written political, informative, and cultural pieces. Outside of my journalistic writing I love writing short fiction, reading, and spending time with my dog and friends. I am so happy to be a part of Wildezine and continue my journalistic learning and skill.

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The evolution of Sandy Spring Friends School

The evolution of Sandy Spring Friends School

Richa Sharma and Lilli Serota
May 24, 2022
As any institution would, Sandy Spring Friends School has evolved significantly since its founding in 1961. Changes involving the size of the community, traditions, the role of Quakerism, and more, have shaped the school into the influential establishment it is today.
Men's soccer senior night 2021

Men’s soccer senior night 2021

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
On October 19th, the 2021, the men’s varsity soccer team celebrated the contributions and commitment of their four seniors: Mateo Rhoe, Nathanael Fessha, Keletso Rosenburg and team captain, William Henderson.
The Power of Political Rhetoric

The Power of Political Rhetoric

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
"As already seen in these two addresses and the violent reactions to Trump’s rhetorical strategies, language is one of, if not the most, powerful force in politics and society today."
The Dangerous Effects of the Fast Fashion Industry During the Time of COVID-19

The Dangerous Effects of the Fast Fashion Industry During the Time of COVID-19

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
"at the current rate that humans buy fast fashion items, we will “surpass the world’s supply” of water “by 40 percent in 2030.'"
The State of DC’s Homeless Population in the midst of COVID-19

The State of DC’s Homeless Population in the midst of COVID-19

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
June 8, 2020
"Amidst our disappointment, we must remember those whose situations during this pandemic are even more uncertain and dangerous. In DC, the homeless population has no way of quarantining themselves or maintaining safe coronavirus precautions."
How Juul is Driving Teens into Nicotine Addiction

How Juul is Driving Teens into Nicotine Addiction

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
"For years, Juul has been targeting teens through ad campaigns across sites that are geared towards underage students."
The Struggle and Rise of Female Empowerment in India

The Struggle and Rise of Female Empowerment in India

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
“When a girl is not supposed to exist, 1.3 billion people collectively pretend that girls don’t have bodies and especially no sexual parts. If girls do not have bodies, sexual molestation is not possible, and if it does happen, it has to be denied, and if it cannot be denied, the girl must be blamed.”
Youth Point of View on Climate Change

Youth Point of View on Climate Change

Lilli Serota, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Teenagers, like sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg of Sweden, have made their voice heard around the world, urging young people and politicians to listen to the science that is telling us to do something.
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