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Staying Motivated Amid Uncertainty: The Winter Track Team’s Unique Training Approach

January 15, 2021February 2, 2021 Ethan Young '23
Staying Motivated Amid Uncertainty: The Winter Track Team’s Unique Training Approach
As COVID-19 cases rose and GFS transitioned to remote school, many winter sports teams were forced to switch to all-virtual, individualized training. However, the winter track team took on a different training approach to preserve a sense of community: Head coach Conrad Haber designed a hybrid winter training program to allow for a balance of both safe, in-person practices and...
Popular, Sportscoronavirus, COVID-19, remote learning, sports, track, winter

Diversity Dialogue Day: Meaningful or Performative?

December 5, 2020February 1, 2021 Maya Orenstein '23
Diversity Dialogue Day: Meaningful or Performative?
Diversity Dialogue Day on October 22, 2020, was a day the entire Upper School dedicated to meaningful dialogue, inspiring speakers, and interesting workshops.
Features, PopularActivism, anti-racism, day, diversity, equity, inclusion, performative, racial injustice

Practical Zillowing

November 20, 2020February 1, 2021 Elena Eisenstadt
Practical Zillowing
Yesterday, I came across my dream home. I was browsing on Zillow through a slew of Washington Heights two bed, one bath, 500-to-700 square foot, 4th floor walkup apartments for rent in the $800 to $1500 price range, when I found the perfect fit.
Features, PopularGen-Z, househunting, personalessay, technology, zillow

Talk, Donate, and Act: Five Student-Led Initiatives Fighting Racial Inequality

June 5, 2020October 14, 2020 Elena Eisenstadt '21
Talk, Donate, and Act: Five Student-Led Initiatives Fighting Racial Inequality
Earthquake has highlighted five student-led initiatives that continue to serve as spaces for conversation, donation opportunities, and courses of action for all friends of GFS.
Features, PopularActivism, black lives matter, donate, inequality, petitions, protests, resources, student-led

A Guide to Hobbies for the Quarantined and Impatient

May 15, 2020October 14, 2020 Sona Wink '21
A Guide to Hobbies for the Quarantined and Impatient
If you’re anything like me, you have watched every movie and TV show imaginable, often feel too restless to read, and yearn to do something with your hands. It’s time to turn to crafts.
Features, Popularbaking, coronavirus, crafts, hobbies, knitting, plants, quarantine

Going with the Mountain Elevation: How to Stay Calm and Cool on Four Scenic Bike Routes Just Outside the City

May 1, 2020February 1, 2021 Amar Mohamed '22
Going with the Mountain Elevation: How to Stay Calm and Cool on Four Scenic Bike Routes Just Outside the City
I first started mountain biking over two years ago when my dad’s friend, Mahesh, took me on my first ride on Thanksgiving day. And boy, am I thankful for that ride, because mountain biking has become an integral part of me.
Features, Popular, Sportsbiking, hobbies, mountain biking, philadelphia, sports

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  • Going with the Mountain Elevation: How to Stay Calm and Cool on Four Scenic Bike Routes Just Outside the City
    May 01, 2020 Amar Mohamed '22

    Going with the Mountain Elevation: How to Stay Calm and Cool on Four Scenic Bike Routes Just Outside the City

    I first started mountain biking over two years ago when...
  • Talk, Donate, and Act: Five Student-Led Initiatives Fighting Racial Inequality
    June 05, 2020 Elena Eisenstadt '21

    Talk, Donate, and Act: Five Student-Led Initiatives Fighting Racial Inequality

    Earthquake has highlighted five student-led initiatives that continue to serve...

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