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US, US & World

Is College Worth It? How Has George School Reacted to Rising Costs of College?

Currently, George School is represented at 195 colleges, universities, and institutions across the world. From University College Dublin in Ireland to the University of Tokyo in Japan, George School students have the opportunity to pursue higher education and continue to develop a love for literacy cultivated here. However, in the United States, many are not as fortunate. The percentage of high school students who have … Continue reading Is College Worth It? How Has George School Reacted to Rising Costs of College?

Miles Oakman '29, Deputy US & World Editor
US & World

Demographics of the Den: International Students, Immigration Policies, and a changing George School

During the 2025-2026 academic year, 40% of new students at George School were international students. This year, international students account for only 16% of the overall new student population, and the total international student percentage has dropped to just 17%. Multiple changes within the United States’ political landscape, including visa issues and new immigration policies, have prevented some students from safely attending school in the … Continue reading Demographics of the Den: International Students, Immigration Policies, and a changing George School

Clare Sheehan '29, Deputy US & World Editor
International, US, US & World

AI and the Future of the Job Market: What Does it Mean for Graduates? 

In recent years, artificial intelligence has progressed quickly. Technologies that were once experimental prototypes are now used across businesses and everyday life. Howard Glasser, George School’s Academic Technology Integrationist, expressed that it has “evolved and advanced incredibly fast” to an “unsettling degree.” Additionally, Nate Venditta, the dean of the class of 2029 and a math teacher, warned, “I don’t think people really understand what it’s … Continue reading AI and the Future of the Job Market: What Does it Mean for Graduates? 

Chase Costo
George School, US & World

Censorship versus Celebration: How George School Deals with US Book Bans

Image the librarians Peggy Karaffa and Caroline Sipio in the MDA Library. Photo Credit: Christina Ozhogan ‘28 Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, 6,870 total books were banned from public schools across the United States, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization advocating for free expression and literature. Many were removed due to themes or topics involving racial injustice, gender identity, or sexual orientation, which some … Continue reading Censorship versus Celebration: How George School Deals with US Book Bans

Athena Mehling '29, Lead US & World Editor
Uncategorized

The Catholic Church and the New Pope

Despite being a Quaker high school, George School welcomes students from diverse religious backgrounds, including many who practice Catholicism. Catholicism, one of the most prominent branches of Christianity, has over 1.4 billion followers around the world. The pope, who serves as the visible head of the worldwide Catholic Church, holds power and influence as a global voice and Spiritual Leader. Nowadays, the pope needs to … Continue reading The Catholic Church and the New Pope

Jason Ma ’28, Deputy George School Editor
US, US & World

The TikTok Ban: Issues Around Data Privacy and Social Media Addiction

On January 18, 2025, the Supreme Court enforced a ban on TikTok, one of the world’s largest social media platforms. This led TikTok to briefly suspend its U.S. services before the ban was set to take effect. Speaking from experience, Prem Dhillon ’28 reflects on this development and says, “I was very shocked and disappointed when I first heard about the ban because I didn’t … Continue reading The TikTok Ban: Issues Around Data Privacy and Social Media Addiction

Jason Ma ’28, Deputy George School Editor