On Oct. 25. Rishi Sunak was appointed to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is the first person of color in the role and the youngest since the 1900s at the age of 42. When former prime minister Boris Johnson was forced out of office dueContinue Reading
Over the past year, an increased awareness has been raised of discrimination in predominantly white institutions across the United States. In February 2022, five Black students at Brigham Young University named Kennethia Dorsey, Nathanael Byrd, Kylee Shepherd, Sebastian Stewart-Johnson and Rachel Weaver created a group called the “Black Menaces” toContinue Reading
On October 25, the Russian government rejected Brittney Griner’s appeal against her drug charges, and Griner will serve nine years of prison in Russia. “We are very disappointed,” said Griner’s attorneys Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov. “We still think the punishment is excessive and contradicts the existing court practice.” LastContinue Reading
Exam week is approaching, and as teachers are preparing, students are beginning to stress. But fear not! This article will cover strategies and tips for each subject’s exams. One of the biggest questions students have around exam season is when they should start studying. Upper school math teacher Jason SmithContinue Reading
Nothing can make your day better quite like a McFlurry. Coming from McDonalds, one of the biggest fast food chains in the world, with over 38,000 locations in 100 countries, the McFlurry is an exceptional treat. Along with their Hot Fudge Sundaes and Milkshakes, the desserts are a must get.Continue Reading
Men’s Basketball: After losing in the state tournament last year, the men’s basketball team, led by Coach Sharman White, hopes to reestablish their previous dominance and lead the team to another state championship. The loss of key players senior Josh Reed to the Cincinnati Bearcats, and freshman Bryson Tiller toContinue Reading
Coming to Pace in the 9th grade, Senior Trovon Baugh has been a vital member of the Pace community for four years. Being on the varsity football team since his freshman year and serving as a captain for two, Baugh’s career as a student-athlete has been extremely impressive. Playing offensiveContinue Reading
With Election Day over and results in, Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp is re-elected, defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams. These two also faced off in the previous governor election in 2018 with the same result. This win was not unexpected as Gov. Kemp had been ahead in the polls according toContinue Reading
Seasonal depression, lying dormant for almost three quarters of the year. According to Cleveland Clinic, SAD is triggered by a change in seasons, most commonly beginning in late fall. Symptoms can include lack of energy, loss of interest in usual activities, oversleeping, sensitivity to rejection, social withdrawal and decreased abilityContinue Reading
Recently, musical artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been in the news with numerous scandals. First, Ye wore a controversial “White Lives Matter” shirt during Paris Fashion Week, which was considered hate speech by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Shortly after, Ye made antisemitic comments on Instagram and TwitterContinue Reading
The Pace volleyball and cross country teams have continued to dominate their competition, even after moving up to the 4A division. Nov. 5 was an exciting day for the Pace Knights, as both the girls volleyball and cross country teams brought home state championships, and the boys cross country teamContinue Reading
Just before Thanksgiving, Pace Academy Model United Nations traveled to East Brunswick, NJ with Model UN sponsor Helen Smith, upper school history teacher Christine Carter, upper school Latin teacher Michelle Yancich and librarian Marty Hamburger for the Princeton Model United Nations Conference (PMUNC). In committee sessions, some students represented countriesContinue Reading
Pace Debate has had a successful season so far this year on both the varsity and novice levels. Various Pace teams have debated almost every weekend, traveling to cities all over the country, including Chicago, Lexington and Las Vegas. The year began with a nationwide tournament, the Season Opener atContinue Reading