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Students react to new bathroom policy

Bella Major, Uma Patnaik, Angelina Nguyen-Nhu, and Elli Jacobs
March 8, 2024

The new RM bathroom policy, implemented around the start of the second semester, has sparked major controversy among students. RM students have expressed concerns of how this policy affects their school work, and more importantly, their health.

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Bella Major
Bella Major, Multimedia Managing Editor
Senior Bella Major is in her third year of being on The Tide as the Multimedia Managing Editor. As the Multimedia Managing Editor, Bella hopes to bring new perspectives and untold stories to The Tide through multimedia. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking her dog, and hanging out with her friends.
Uma Patnaik
Uma Patnaik, Editor-in-Chief
Uma Patnaik is a senior in her fourth year on The Tide and she is very excited to be an Editor-in-Chief! Previously, she was a Video and TidePod editor. Outside of school, she plays competitive squash and enjoys listening to music and exploring cafes in DC.
Elli Jacobs
Elli Jacobs, Social Justice Editor
Elli Jacobs is excited to be writing for her third year in The Tide as the Social Justice editor. As a junior, she looks forward to taking on challenges and meeting new people. In her free time, Elli enjoys playing the piano, crocheting and knitting.