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Economics Shouldn’t Just be for Seniors
On a chilly October night, days before the United States presidential election, I was discussing the upcoming election with a fellow editor in the Scroll room. Since I had watched…
Editorial
Grading Reforms
“Just because I’m running doesn’t mean you need to run—it’s not Deerfield academics.” But in fact I did need to…
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October 17, 2019
Balanced Bites
Hello, DA community, and welcome to Balanced Bites, a new monthly nutrition column where I will be addressing nutrition, eating topics, and questions from around campus and in the news.…
October 17, 2019
Be Worthy, Be Polite
Lays potato chip bags spread across the floor, empty bottles thrown around, sofas flipped and turned upside down, and stains all over the carpet — is this a dump or…
September 25, 2019
Far From Home
It’s 12:03 am. I begin to drift asleep, but then I read the Hong Kong Free Press on my phone. This year, I spent the entire summer in Hong Kong,…
September 25, 2019
The Deerfield Mission Needs to Evolve
“A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.” These are…
September 25, 2019
A Letter to Dr. Austin
Dear Dr. Austin, Thank you very much for taking the time to write to the Deerfield community, particularly the seniors. I greatly appreciated your two requests: welcome the new students…
May 29, 2019
The Trials of an AP Physics Teacher
As I thumb through sample AP Physics 1 exams from the College Board, I shake my head in disgust at the questions I’m reading. With the AP exam just around…
May 29, 2019
Seeking Success in STEM
When students and parents reflect on Deerfield Academy’s academics, many mention the discussion-based English classes or history classes and their in-depth analyses of relevant themes. Even among other prominent prep…
May 29, 2019
Feels Like Home
Deerfield is a place full of memories for me. Memories of bonfires, overly sweaty dances, aga-chi chants, KFCs, late nights, and long chats. I remember walking the small loop with…
May 29, 2019
36-Hour Recharge
You have got to be kidding, I muttered to myself as I shuffled through the pack of students pushing through the foyer of the dining hall, my small 5’2 frame…
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