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ElGhitany empowers students in math and beyond
by JEANIE CHUACENTER & BACK EDITOR and LINA GUOPINIONS EDITOR Dina ElGhitany embraced the Chadwick community as a new teacher during the spring of 2017. Since then, she has made innumerable contributions to Chadwick, working as head of the Math Department, a member of the Global Education Program team, an Upper School advisor, and as…
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Media mania: Dermenjian elevates Wick content
by WRIGLEY ZBYSZEWSKIEDITOR IN CHIEF Whether she’s on the Chadwick football sidelines capturing a touchdown or producing her own content, senior Elsa Dermenjian has seen and filmed just about everything. Camera in hand, Dermenjian has dedicated her past six years at Chadwick to all forms of film, photography, and cinematography. “I joined Wick Media in…
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‘Triving in a Changing World’ class brightens English
by ANDERS GUSTAFSON A&E EDITOR and SEBASTIAN POLONIS SPORTS EDITor A large piece of Chadwick’s identity comes from offering experiential learning opportunities for students. From Outdoor Ed to global programs, Chadwick is constantly evolving in its educational offerings. The newest creation is English 12: Thriving in a Changing World, a new class that has already…
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Global Programs Board Newsletter
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L.A.-based synthpop duo steps into futuristic space
by ANDERS GUSTAFSONA&E EDITOR Mica Tenenbaum and Matt Lewin have been making music as Magdalena Bay for almost a decade. Their sound has always been full of catchy hooks and atmospheric soundscapes, and it has a DIY quality that also calls back to the early 2000s internet. The group has become concerned with telling a…
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SoCal wildfires heat up talk about human responsibility
by ABBI DAVIESWEBSITE MANAGER and LORELEI BURKESTAFF WRITER Scorching summers are common in Southern California, but what happens when these extreme temperatures continue well past the start of school? Triple-digit temperatures hit most of Southern California in early September, breaking records from Long Beach to Palm Springs. Even at night, temperatures remained above 70 or…
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Too close to call: Harris-Trump is a battle for the ages
by TOMMY LINEWS EDITOR and GIANNA JEONSTAFF WRITER Every four years, the United States democratic process is showcased prominently, and the 2024 presidential election is particularly significant. This election features former President Donald Trump running against current Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, the 49th Vice President of the United States, is notable for being the…
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Election Key Issues
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Finger on the Pulse: 2024 Presidential Election Edition
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Selling the Dark Side of K-Pop Culture
by TYSON SACCO Did you ever wonder if Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE is merely a fun and addictive reality competition show, or if it reveals the tragic nature of today’s superficial, image-obsessed youth culture? As a middle-aged science teacher with little knowledge of K-pop, I approached KATSEYE as an outsider. Initially, I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes…
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Celebrating the High Holidays
by ABBY COE-SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER As summer ends, it’s a special time of the year … and I’m not just talking about the start of school. In early October this year, the most important Jewish holidays begin, called the High Holidays. Usually when people think of major Jewish holidays, Hanukkah is the first on their…
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Do Politics and Celebrity Mix?
by AUDREY YUKEVICH STAFF WRITER Should the line between politics and the arts be crossed? This question is being thrown around constantly during the current presidential campaign, in political and social forums. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris on Sept. 10, immediately following the second presidential debate, stirred up conversations about whether celebrities should speak…
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New Faculty: Calvert brings love for literature to Chadwick
by JEANIE CHUACENTER & BACK EDITORand KAYLA GROHMANSECTION COORDINATOR Not everyone can say that they’ve taught outside the United States, but newly arrived Upper School English teacher Drew Calvert has traveled back and forth between Southeast Asia and the U.S. over the past decade. Calvert grew up in Singapore and stayed through high school, then…
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Senior Spotlight: Segil opens doors for coding students
by LINA GU SECTION EDITOR When Jack Segil was in the fourth grade at Chadwick, he sat in Raena Hawkin’s coding class, learning how to code for the first time. Awestruck by the magic of the line of code sitting on his screen, Segil instantly fell in love with coding. Now, as a senior, Segil…
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‘Together we grow’
Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year! Hope you all haven’t missed us too much over the summer. This first issue of the year marks the start of our 75th volume here at The Mainsheet. In light of the recent policy changes on Academy Hill, the Editors in Chief would like to present our pieces…
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New Chadwick policies mark culture shift for students
by WRIGLEY ZBYSZEWSKIEDITOR IN CHIEF In and outside the classroom, life is looking a little different at Chadwick this year. From no phones to new carpool rules, the student experience has undergone some major changes. Most of these changes are the result of a new campaign by the administration to promote student wellness, change the…
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LA28 takes the torch from Paris as countdown begins
by SEBASTIAN POLONISSPORTS EDITOR The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are approaching, with preparation, construction, and planning in full swing. LA28, the official organizing body led by sports business entrepreneur Casey Wasserman, aims to utilize existing sports venues across Los Angeles and Southern California. The spectacle will likely begin at the historic L.A. Memorial…
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Wick Instagram
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Hsu is setting for success in beach volleyball
by CADY MAASFEATURES EDITOR In just nine years, senior Sammy Hsu has climbed the ranks of the volleyball world to earn a spot at the highest level in college: Division 1. Despite starting from scratch in fourth grade, she now couldn’t imagine a life without the sport. “It’s become a really big part of who…
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Mainsheet Fall Playlist
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