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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

Standardized Testing as a Measure of Wealth

Standardized Testing as a Measure of Wealth

Michel Ruiz Fuentes, Editor March 2, 2020

Why is standardized testing considered in the college application process?  It's a method to measure college readiness. However, I believe that using standardized testing as a prevalent factor of the...

Northwestern’s The Daily Journalists Under Fire: How Far is Too Far?

Northwestern’s The Daily Journalists Under Fire: How Far is Too Far?

Maya Long, Editor in Chief February 10, 2020
I sometimes wonder if people, specifically the more privileged individuals in American society, forget just how worried minorities must be all the time. We walk out the door, we’re worried.
Should Student Athletes Get Paid?

Should Student Athletes Get Paid?

Cheick Toure, Staff Writer April 25, 2019
The NCAA itself brings in 995.99 million in revenue and none of the student-athletes get a penny from that.
Study abroad and you will be successful?

Study abroad and you will be successful?

Shirley Shuzhou Li, staff writer April 24, 2019

“Do you want a brighter future? Do you want to earn more money? Studying abroad is your choice.” This is a common advertisement you would find in an English language school in China. I think people...

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Harvard, Here I Come!

Aron Bishop, Staff Writer December 6, 2018

Consider the following following top colleges and universities: George Washington University, Bryn Mawr, New York University, University of Chicago, Bowdoin College. Smith College, Wake Forest University,...

College: Thinking Outside of The Country

College: Thinking Outside of The Country

Valentina Stephens, Staff Writer November 14, 2018
“The average sticker price for a liberal arts college in America can range anywhere between $35,000-$55,000 per year, which compared to our parents  generation is a 161% increase in cost from then vs. now”
What it’s Like Being a Lifer at Sandy Spring

What it’s Like Being a Lifer at Sandy Spring

Peter Byhouwer, Lit Mag Editor May 21, 2018

Going to a Pre-K-12 school for your entire life is a huge double edged sword. I first started going to Sandy Spring Friends school in Pre-Kindergarten when I was four years old and haven’t left since....

Rejection When It Counts

Rejection When It Counts

Amelia Reuben, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

If I could describe the college admissions process in one word it would be “overwhelming.” It makes you question everything - your achievements, failures, worth, future, and so much more. For some,...

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The Wrong Way to Deal With College Rejection

Quentin Thomas, Clerk May 22, 2017
When students of color walk onto college campuses, their problems are larger than the guilt projected onto them for gaining acceptance.
Which College is Right for You?

Which College is Right for You?

Peter Byhouwer, Staff Writter April 11, 2017
Many students start planning visits to colleges that are high on their list to take place sometime in the spring and summer. Your college counselor will provide you with a certain amount of information about the colleges on your list, such as graduation rates and tuition, as well as the programs each school offer.
Applying Early Decision

Applying Early Decision

Gillian Ford, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
When you find a college you really like, you may consider applying early decision instead of early action or regular decision.
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