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
Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma, Editor

Hi! My name is Richa Sharma, and I am in twelfth grade at Sandy Spring Friends School. This is my thirteenth year at the school, and my third year writing for Wildezine. I love journalism and exploring new topics in my writing. I’m super excited to be an editor this year and continue writing unique articles!
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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.
Social Media as a Tool and Weapon in Recent Bangladesh Violence

Social Media as a Tool and Weapon in Recent Bangladesh Violence

Richa Sharma and Revati Buchwald
January 24, 2022
After urgently searching for her son, Mrs. Das found his beaten body scattered in a pond near their local temple. Twenty-one-year-old Pranta Chandra Das was staying at his Hare Krishna temple in the Noakhali district of Bangladesh when it was attacked by a raging mob. His life was one of many that had been taken in these religious clashes.
Why Are Farmers in India Protesting?

Why Are Farmers in India Protesting?

Richa Sharma, Editor
April 19, 2021
Since late 2020, farmers in Punjab, India, have been taking part in one of the largest organized protests in history.

13 Ways to See a Mirror

Richa Sharma, Editor
February 12, 2021
"I first wrote this poem for an English class with one of my favorite teachers, and I recently edited it. Its purpose is to show 13 different perspectives of how someone could perceive a mirror." 
How Did Masks Become Politicized?

How Did Masks Become Politicized?

Richa Sharma, Editor
December 14, 2020
The concept of a face mask, an effortless yet inhibitory measure, has evolved into a massive debate between Republicans and Democrats in the United States.
Brandy Melville's Controversial Policy: One Size Fits All

Brandy Melville’s Controversial Policy: One Size Fits All

Richa Sharma, Staff Writer
June 8, 2020
Particularly marketing towards teenage girls, the widely known Italian brand has sparked a significant amount of controversy. Beyond their seemingly harmless and inclusive intentions, Brandy Melville has one adverse policy: one-size fits all. 
How Does School Affect Teenagers' Stress Levels?

How Does School Affect Teenagers’ Stress Levels?

Richa Sharma, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Students may experience difficulties surrounding their sleeping patterns, eating habits, and relationships with their friends and families. Mary Alvord proceeds to explain that “elevated levels of stress hormones can degrade the immune system, cause heart problems, exacerbate respiratory and gastrointestinal issues, and bring on chronic anxiety and depression.”
Are Our Devices Listening To Us?

Are Our Devices Listening To Us?

Richa Sharma, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Devices can be accidentally triggered during any given moment, therefore making it a possibility for people to give away private information without knowing, such as addresses, phone numbers, etc.
Will Kashmir Cause a Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan?

Will Kashmir Cause a Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan?

Richa Sharma, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
It is possible that in the next few decades, a nuclear war will erupt between India and Pakistan. The United States has not yet intervened, but if this scenario does occur in the future, the United States will likely engage. 
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