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February Issue
Current Year Articles
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Ekiben Gives Hope to Underwhelming Baltimore Food Scene
It was a dreary Saturday afternoon. The rain poured like sorrow with no place to go, but luckily, it was time for my long-awaited visit to Ekiben: a staple of the Baltimore food scene. The expectations were high, and they only elevated with Anton Grib’s ‘26 cousin Max joining the review.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Goodbye Gilman, Hello Business!
During the 15th and 16th of January, almost 40 Gilman students disappeared from their classes. They were absent from history, gone from English, and nowhere to be found in math. Where did these missing students go? They were in Fenimore Library participating in the Gilman Startup Experience.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
America’s “Golden Age”? – Trump’s First-Year Impact
On January 21, 2025, Donald J. Trump took his oath of office, promising to usher in America’s “Golden Age” amongst a diverse crowd in the Capitol. As we enter the second year of his historic, second non-consecutive term, let’s review how Trump has upheld his promises.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Cameron’s Column
Cabot White ‘26 is the subject of The News’ seventh Cameron’s Column.
John: What does Chipotle mean to you?
Cabot: I don’t like that question because I think Chipotle is very overrated.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Recruits Weigh In on College Football’s New Era
On the heels of the college football transfer window, which involved lucrative NIL (name, image, and likeness) contracts, many issues have surfaced, and questions have arisen surrounding what has been dubbed “The Wild West.”
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Where Gilman Students Like to Ski
For many Gilman students, winter is the perfect time to wake up early, pack up the car, and head out to one of the nearby East Coast resorts for a day on the slopes. With plenty of mountains just a few hours away, skiing has become a popular weekend escape for many students.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
The Kicker’s Philosophy
The field goal is a sharp, three-second sequence: the snap, hold, and the kick. Even though they occur relatively infrequently, the quick mistake of one man can define a night, season, or even a career, just as Tyler Loop’s miss at the end of the Raven’s week 18 game against the Steelers crushed fans across the city.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Gilman’s Greatest Alumni
Of the many questions frequently circulating the Gilman community, including “Where did Mr. Smyth really learn to unicycle?,""How many deans will be added before the school has more deans than students?,” and “What really happens in Mr. Malkus’ comedy elective?,” one query reigns above the rest: who is Gilman’s greatest alumni?
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Gilman’s New CFO: Duncan Booth
Growing up in Baltimore, Mr. Booth attended Loyola Blakefield in his high school years. Then, he continued his education at James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, and later he obtained a Master of Science degree at Johns Hopkins.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
World Cup Preview
The 2026 World Cup is approaching fast, so here’s a brief preview of the teams, format, and important storylines to watch. The World Cup is the biggest global soccer tournament that happens every four years. Players play for their nation rather than their club, so fans get to watch superstars from different club teams play together on the biggest stage.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
New Haven Pizza Review
Recently, during a Model UN trip to New Haven, Connecticut, Joshua Kim ‘27, Liam Higgins ‘27, and I embarked on a journey to complete the so-called “Holy Trinity” of New Haven pizza. Composed of Modern Apizza, Sally’s Apizza, and Frank Pepe’s, these three pizza spots represent the pinnacle of New Haven pizza, which is often regarded as the pizza capital of the world.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
February Short Answer Contest
For the February 1st Issue, The News hosted its third short-answer contest. Upper School students were given the opportunity to respond to the prompt: “Who is Gilman’s greatest alumni?” in 250 words.
Quote of the Day
“The one who always thinks of others often forgets to think of themselves.”
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
Honors English Paper Review
Running a marathon? Climbing Mount Everest? Writing the Honors Paper in English? These are all challenges meant only for the most physically and mentally fit of our generation, and the paper is perhaps the greatest challenge of all.
February 2026 / Current Year Articles
The Caffeine Craze
In today’s Gilman, it seems that everyone has some sort of caffeinated drink in their hand. From coffee cups to energy drinks, the substance seems to be everywhere on campus. But what percentage of Gilman students drink caffeine?
February 2026 / The Snooze
What is the Smyth after? Stability or untapped athletic power?
GILMAN SCHOOL - At a press conference on Monday, Head of School Henry P.A. Smyth announced that over the weekend Gilman carried out covert operations in Owings Mills in which McDonogh’s Head of School, David J. Farace was captured.
February 2026 / The Snooze
Problems Within Gilman’s Dress Code
The dress code is a part of daily life at Gilman. Each day, students pick out clothes to wear, making sure they align with the established set of rules. If they do not, students are stopped in the hallway and ordered to remove the invalid clothing.
February 2026 / The Snooze
Mysterious Figure at Wrestlemania
After a year-long investigation, Coach Bryn Holmes has finally been confirmed as the Wrestlemania champion, The Eagle. Our investigating team was initially tipped off when 250 mysterious signed pictures of Coach Holmes were scattered around campus during winter break.
February 2026 / The Snooze
A Communist is Among Us
As spring approaches, one question remains to be answered. Is Bo Vaughn secretly feeding information to the Communist Party? As many students may know from their studies in history class, communism grew exponentially popular in Soviet Russia under the leadership of Stalin.
February 2026 / The Snooze
Snow Day Superstitions
As the gloomy specter of winter weather looms over Gilman, many students are seeking the only salvation a harsh winter can offer: a snow day off from school. Students make no secret of their desire to spend a day enjoying the snow rather than in the classroom.