Standardized testing policies for college admissions processes change in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 sweeps across the nation, colleges, universities, teachers and students have been caught in the crossfire of the outbreak which has temporarily stopped standardized exams. On Oct. 14 the school administered the PSAT and SAT to juniors and seniors…
High school voters find staying informed a challenge
For seven seniors who have turned 18, the Nov. 3 election will be the first one they’re eligible to vote in. Senior Ashwin Rohatgi decided to register to vote early last summer when he realized he would be eligible. “Most…
Country Day students still celebrate Halloween amidst pandemic
The six-month sweep of the coronavirus has taken another thing away from most people, Halloween. Yet some Country Day students won’t let the virus get in the way of celebrating their favorite holiday. Senior Olivia Chilelli is one of them….
Color in quarantine: how COVID-19 has affected artists (SLIDESHOW)
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the art industry, though the severity of its effects varies among artists. Getting art supplies has been a challenge for artists like junior Jesus Aispuro. He makes stencil and spray paint art but as…
COVID-19 testing to be held on campus for students
COVID-19 testing will be available for students on-campus on Oct. 30, according to Head of School Lee Thomsen’s Oct. 23 “Friday Email.” Testing will be by appointment only, and reservations must be made through this website by Oct. 27. Appointments…
Students find work during quarantine from restaurants to babysitting
With many activities postponed or canceled, some Country Day students decided to pick up jobs to pass their time. After her band camp was canceled for the summer, senior Allie Bogetich decided to work as a hostess at Piatti, an…
Discussion remains civilized during Presidential debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, were mostly polite during the final presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election at Belmont University, Tennessee, a stark change from the first debate. Kristen Welker of NBC moderated…
Middle and high school returning to in-person classes on Oct. 20
All grades are returning to Country Day for in-person classes on Oct. 20. To follow county health guidelines, middle and high school students have been split into two cohorts, A and B. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the A cohort will…
The Foggy Bottom Politics Podcast: The Vice-Presidential Debate
In the first episode of “The Foggy Bottom Politics Podcast,” senior Avinash Krishna takes a quick look at the Vice-Presidential debate and the effects — if any — that it might have on the presidential race. Listen to the full…
PSAT testing planned for school-wide testing day
On Oct. 14, Country Day seniors will take the SAT and juniors the PSAT on campus. “Students should plan to arrive on campus at 8:45 a.m. for health screening before their exam,” wrote Head of High School Brooke Wells in…