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Mrs. Sternthal, Associate Director of Marketing and Leo De Picciotto '28 interview Holocaust survivor Norbert in front of the entire Upper School
GOA Commemorates Yom HaShoah with Survivor Story and Student Learning
Hanna Laufer ‘29 April 16, 2026

Holocaust survivor Norbert Strauss shared his survival story with students and faculty as part of GOA’s Sala Elbaum Yom HaShoah Program. “Planning the Yom HaShoah program was centered on securing a meaningful speaker. As many organizations, synagogues...

People pass by an impact site, which is wrapped in a large Israeli flag, in the aftermath of missile attacks launched from Iran into Israel on Monday, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in central Israel, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Israeli Life Persists Underground
Hanna Laufer ‘29  April 3, 2026

The ongoing war with Iran is causing Israelis to shift their lives into bomb shelters, moving furniture, appliances and even celebrations into the safe rooms because of the constant and unpredictable air raids. In response to the extensive strikes...

An Afghan man stands next to a damaged car following airstrikes, amid the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Tensions Escalate Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Logan Gladstone '28, Op-Ed Editor • April 3, 2026

The Pakistani military conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Taliban camps and hideouts in late February.  This came less than a month...

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
War Involving Iran Sends Shockwaves Through Global and U.S. Economies
Dov Brown '27, Sports Editor • April 3, 2026

America’s war against the Iranian regime quickly began to affect the world economy, impacting companies, consumers and countries across the...

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When Caring Becomes Exhausting: Understanding Empathy Fatigue
Mia Eskin '27, Pop Culture Editor • April 3, 2026

Empathy fatigue, a growing issue among students and caregivers alike, occurs when individuals become emotionally drained from constantly supporting...

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Bryson Skolnick connects on a pitch to drive in runs for GOA Baseball.
Exciting New Baseball Season Begins
Dov Brown '27, Editor, Sports • April 14, 2026

The new baseball season is officially underway, bringing excitement to the players, fans and teams alike.  As...

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