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Simon Kidane, managing editor emeritus

Simon Kidane is a 2022 graduate. When not writing articles, Simon likes to spend time playing sports like soccer, watch TV, and play video games. You can find him on Instagram @simon.kidane_

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Junior Julian Burton and senior David Engel recreate an iconic photo taken of Georgino Wijnaldum and Frenkie De Jong, two stars for the Dutch National team.

This article won’t end racism

Simon Kidane, managing editor emeritus
May 27, 2022
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Mar. 27.

Will Smith’s Oscars fiasco met with concern, shock, disappointment

Simon Kidane, managing editor emeritus
May 3, 2022
A mural depicts Ahmaud Arbery.

Murderers of Ahmaud Arbery convicted of hate crimes

Simon Kidane, managing editor
March 23, 2022
Kobe Bryant was a leader, an inspiration and an icon.

Two years later, how has Kobe Bryant’s death impacted basketball and the world?

Simon Kidane, managing editor
February 22, 2022
Thursday Night Live will showcase student talent.

Thursday Night Live expects to bring talent, laughs

Simon Kidane, managing editor
January 25, 2022
The reddish color of a Blood Moon is caused by the reflection of sunlight that has first passed through the Earth's atmosphere.

November’s lunar eclipse makes history: longest in 580 years

Simon Kidane, managing editor
December 26, 2021
NFL coaches wearing masks full-time was a rule in place last year, but has been removed this year.

COVID-19 protocols for NFL change from 2020 to 2021

Simon Kidane, managing editor
November 3, 2021
President Joe Biden's approval ratings have dropped significantly in the past month due to the failure to remove troops from Afghanistan in a timely manner. It's an open book to see how this impacts the rest of his presidency.

Afghanistan crisis leads to dip in presidential approval ratings

Simon Kidane, managing editor
September 21, 2021
Right on the brink of summer 2021, mask mandates are being lifted across the country, with increases in vaccinations hopefully spelling the end for the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCPS mask mandate lift raises concerns on both ends

Simon Kidane, managing editor
June 4, 2021
Football fans in Europe protested wildly against the Super League and the agenda of the club owners.

European Super League sparks controversy across Europe

Simon Kidane, managing editor
May 3, 2021
Students consider whether or not an in-person fourth quarter requires back-to-school shopping.

Back-to-school shopping: Needed or not?

Simon Kidane, news editor
March 30, 2021
Attacks and a riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6 arose after false allegations that the 2020 election was fraudulent.

Presidential election Leads to intense turmoil, results in Capitol riot

Simon Kidane, news editor
February 28, 2021
The differences between the two main vaccines for COVID-19, Pfizer and Moderna, can be studied to decide which vaccine is best for each citizen.

COVID-19 vaccine promises change for 2021

Simon Kidane, news editor
January 31, 2021
NASA's Artemis Mission plans to return humanity to the moon by 2024, and has already begun assembling spacecrafts and training astronauts.

NASA begins assembling Artemis Space Launch System

Simon Kidane, news editor
December 23, 2020
Joe Biden, the winner of the 2020 presidential election, makes a speech to some of his 78 million supporters.

Presidential election breaks 120-year-old record for voter turnout

Simon Kidane, news editor
November 22, 2020
Protests have swept through America after Breonna Taylor's death and the subsequent rulings.

Ruling over Breonna Taylor’s death sparks public outrage

Simon Kidane, news editor
October 26, 2020
Shortened AP Exams yield contrasting opinions

Shortened AP Exams yield contrasting opinions

Simon Kidane, news editor
September 30, 2020
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