Page and Epistle

On a brisk, sunny Halloween afternoon, the St. Paul’s Boys Junior Varsity and varsity teams closed out a season of rebuilding. The MIAA Championship, held on Tuesday, October 31 at Shawan Downs, featured teams from all 3 conferences. St. Paul’s runners competed in the A Conference, an honor they worked to achieve over several successful seasons. Their variable varsity roster featured only one upperclassman, senior Ethan Schulze (‘24), with the remaining spots going to three freshmen and four sophomores. In fact, Schulze had to fight his way onto the varsity lineup after a disappointing time trial early in the season. This young squad hopes to climb the ranks in upcoming years. 

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 I will never read “Sophie’s Choice” again.

By the time I was 11 years old, I was a voracious reader. My days were spent lost in the worlds of Clarissa Dalloway, Mr. Darcy and Holden Caulfield, while I spent my nights cataloging every word the English language had to offer. I could talk about Sylvia Plath’s horrific demise at length, but I could not talk to you about the highs and lows of my day. English was the only language I knew, but literature was the only language I could speak.  

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The beloved German program at The St. Paul’s Schools (TSPS) is much more than simply a language class. Students taking German benefit from the program, as well as German traditions and events that they learn about. As part of the program, and when students are more proficient in the language, there are opportunities to travel to Berlin, the capital of Germany, and take classes there for eight weeks.  Locally, there are opportunities to visit events related to German life and culture. Students may visit the German Christmas Village at the ​Inner​ Harbor downtown in December. Another highlight is the ​Advent​ celebration, St. Nikolaus Day, on December 6th, specifically celebrated by children living in European, Christian countries, but it can be celebrated by Christian children all around the world.  

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The scent of something rotting assaults my nostrils, permeating the air with its all-consuming stench. Its strength alone is enough to make me want to pass out again, but I force myself to sit up. 

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Halloween is just around the corner, and believe it or not, vampire-like sucking monsters are lurking everywhere. They hang out on trees, climb up the side of buildings, crawl around on the ground, and hide in crevices just waiting for the right time to pierce their victims and drink their sap! 

This creepy crawly insect, the lanternfly, also known by its scientific name, Lycorma delicatula, is a native bug belonging to the order Hemiptera to parts of China and Vietnam. In 2014, this insect was first detected in Pennsylvania. It has now spread to over 14 US states in the East Coast and Midwest, and over ten other countries. 

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Dear Readers,

Hello! Natalie and Erin, the Editors in Chief of The Page and the Epistle, the St. Paul’s joint upper school student newspaper, are thrilled to welcome you to our first issue of the 2023-2024 season. This is our fourth and final year with the paper, and we’re determined to make it our best yet. As book fanatics and writing nerds, Erin and I are eager to continue promoting the writing of our peers at St. Paul’s. It is crucial to us that students have an accessible outlet to share their voices, as well as be able to provide commentary on our school community.

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I never questioned the high academic standards Asian parents set until a fellow Asian collapsed under the pressure. Chronic fatigue from overstudying and the fear of failing to meet expectations finally pushed him to depression. Having to juggle multiple AP classes while under constant pressure of having to earn on every assignment, he finally gave out.

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Poetry Month, inspired by the national recognitions of Black History Month and Woman's History Month, was established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Celebrating one of the most popular forms of literature, the month serves to garner growth in poetry readership while also celebrating existing poets and contributors year-round. Poetry Month stands as a lasting and fruitful effort to boaster acknowledge poetry's important role in society.

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Buffalo Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin, is lucky to be alive. He suffered a cardiac arrest after he tackled a Cincinnati Bengals football player, Tee Higgins, on January 2, 2023. At the start of the play, Higgins caught a pass from Joe Burrow, the quarterback, from near the 50-yard line. Higgins ran downfield holding the football and leading with his right shoulder, he collided with Hamlin. As the two collided, Higgins’ right shoulder hit Hamlin in his chest.

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The St. Paul’s Schools French exchange trip departed from Dulles International Airport on March 8th and returned on March 18th. Our trip, which flew into and out of Charles de Gaulle Airport with an accompanying train ticket to Marseille, entailed five days in Marseille with host families, then a train back to Paris, where we spent the rest of the time touring the capital and lodging in a hotel. Our exchange trip would, however, be put in jeopardy by the political unrest in France, caused by a proposed law that would increase the age of retirement.

At St. Paul’s, there are two high schools: SP and SPSG. While these two schools share a campus, they are separate, and each offers a wide variety of courses. Over 100 total classes are available at the two high schools, with variety in curriculum and content. However, these may not be enough.

Symbols such as these are put on products that aren’t tested on animals. The most common animals that are tested on for these products are baboons, cats, cows, dogs, ferrets, fish, frogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, horses, llamas, mice, monkeys (such as marmosets and macaques), owls, pigs, quail, rabbits, rats, and sheep.  It is estimated that 26 million animals are used every year in the United States for scientific and commercial testing.

Academic performance is the measure of a student’s achievement across various academic subjects. This includes the level of knowledge and skill that a student achieves. Academic performance can be measured by GPAs, college entrance exams, graduation rates, and standardized tests.

ChatGPT has emerged as the new global artificial intelligence that allows its users to generate anything they want, from mathematical equations to stories. It can even have a generic and mundane sense of humor.