Happy holiday!

- The Record Editorial Board

Nicole Ocampo Montoya ’23

Students Protest Breonna Taylor Court Ruling

Naima Johnson ’24, Contributing Writer, & Amelie Zhang ’23, Staff Writer

The morning of September 25, almost 400 students congregated on Sprole Field in a demonstration responding to the grand jury’s decision to not charge the police officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death.

School Reimagines Upper-Level Curriculum

Lauren McLane ’23, Staff Writer

As the school phases out Advanced Placement (AP) courses, teachers of upper-level classes have gained the freedom to redesign curriculums to delve more deeply into their subjects.

Communications

New Communications Director Hope Cobera Joins the School

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

Do you want a #HeyBearcat feature on Instagram? The new communications director, Ms. Hope Cobera ’88 P’24, might be able to help.

Dining Services Tackle Pandemic Production

Shannon Meng ’22, Contributing Writer

How have the dining services made adjustments to COVID-19? Lettuce see!

Why Wearing Masks Isn’t Political

Charlotte Urquhart ’21, Opinions Editor

Recently, Trump hosted the Republican National Convention at the White House, and the only thing more astonishing than the fact that his speech was incredibly mundane and boring, was the fact that he openly opposed his own administration’s CDC guidelines. The CDC guidelines, as stated on their website, are “Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others,” while also reminding people, “The mask is not a substitute for social distancing.” Unfortunately, when Trump accepted the Republican nomination for the second term, out of 1,000 people who attended the convention, only a few wore masks or socially distanced. Trump didn’t mask or socially distance, setting the example for his supporters to do the same, but unfortunately he now has coronavirus, confirmed on October 3rd, 2020.

The Social Dilemma: Social Media’s Impact on Society

Lauren McLane ’23, Staff Writer

2020 has been a year of exacerbating political polarization and widespread misinformation, including inaccurate reports regarding the coronavirus. Social media’s unregulated platforms and unfettered activities lie at the heart of these issues, posing a threat to American society and democracy as we know it. Ultimately, social media and the internet has evolved from a useful tool to an inescapable aspect of our lives that manipulates and exploits users by insidiously influencing users’ behavior, creating consequences that threaten society. Social media’s prevalence and use in modern society is undeniable, but we must take care to recognize and manage the potential dangers associated with it.

Legacy and Impact of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the American Justice System

Siri Nellutla ’23, Staff Writer

The “Notorious RBG” was a force to be reckoned with. On September 18, 2020, former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away after shaping a new life for American women. She fought for not only women’s rights, but the rights of every individual, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic status or background. In the CNN documentary RBG about her life and work, Ginsburg quoted Sarah Grimké, an American abolitionist and mother of the women’s suffrage movement, and said, “I ask no favors of our sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.”

Communications

Community Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Darina Huang ’23, Contributing Writer

As part of its goal to promote diversity and inclusion in the community, the school has organized multiple events recognizing Latinx Heritage Month. The month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrates the achievements, history, and culture of Hispanic and Latinx people from September 15 to October 15.

David Li ’21

Artist of the Issue: Amelia Wang ’21

Cecily Smith ’23, Contributing Writer

Amelia Wang ’21 is a four-year Senior, co-head of Calliope, Triple A, and St. Luke’s Society, and board member of Bluestockings, proctor, and violinist in the orchestra.

NBA Finals Continue in the Bubble

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

To say this National Basketball Association (NBA) season has been unpredictable is an understatement. From the meteoric rise of new stars, such as Jamal Murray and Tyler Herro, to the utter collapse of pre-bubble championship favorites the Los Angeles Clippers, the season has been a bright spot amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Catherine Eristoff

Athlete of the Issue: Campbell Herring ’21

Anika Balwada ’23, Contributing Writer

Campbell Herring ’21 is a four-year Senior and captain of Boys Varsity Cross Country. He has been running for seven years and is also a member of the Varsity Track and Field team. Teammate Phil Warren ’23 said, “He’s a terrific leader and does an incredible job encouraging the boys to do their best each and every day.”

David Li ’21

Girls Volleyball Sets Up the Season

Carrie Cao ’23, Staff Writer

Due to new social distancing guidelines, the Girls Varsity Volleyball team started off this fall practicing outside on Taylor Field for the first two weeks of its season. However, on September 28, the team started to play in the Field House again.

COVID-19 Changes Sports Practices

James Yae ’23, Staff Writer

As the school has resumed during the coronavirus pandemic, face masks and social distancing protocols have become the new “normal,” and athletes returning to the fields, courts, and swimming pools are needing to adapt to the new circumstances. Many rules in place from previous years, as well as the overall setup of the Mars Athletic Center, have also changed, in order to increase the safety of athletes and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.