From the King Street Chronicle: Best of 2025

Best of 2025

By Caroline Gammon ‘26, Co-Editor-in-Chief and Brianna Timlin, Co-Editor-in Chief

As 2026 comes into focus, the King Street Chronicle staff reflects on a successful year of publication and the national and global events that left their mark on 2025.  In January, wildfires demolished over half a million acres of land across Los Angeles, California.  The inauguration of President Donald John Trump as the 47th president and Vice President James David (JD) Vance took place January 20.  This date marked the beginning of the second nonconsecutive presidential term since 1893.  The Trump administration imposed increased tariffs on foreign goods imported into the United States (US) in April, and in June, the president deployed the National Guard to major US cities, including Washington D.C. and Chicago.  Global conflicts persisted, with Russia and Ukraine reaching three years of war and the Israel-Palestine conflict entering its second year.  Following Pope Francis’s death in April, the Vatican elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to continue the papacy.  Thus, Pope Leo XIV became the first American pope in history May 8.  The longest US government shutdown in history began October 1 and lasted 43 days, affecting both federal workers and civilians.  Artificial intelligence competition among developers intensified throughout the year as well.  In December, mass shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Australia heightened global conversation surrounding gun violence.  In 2025, the King Street Chronicle welcomed seven staff writers to the newsroom.  The newspaper accrued 100,342 page views, and users read 106,264 stories.  Please enjoy 15 of the best articles, videos, and podcasts from 2025, chosen by the Editorial Board.

Most Viewed
Modern media generates unrealistic and harmful ideas of adolescence, written by Caroline Gammon ’26. 
Second Consecutive Year

Best News
Americans feel the strain of ongoing federal government shutdown, written by Avery Quake '26.

Best Features
Alumnae pursue their purpose in the United States Navy, written by Claire McMonagle '27.

Billie Eilish shows dedication to environmental justice on her tour, written by Eleanor Kelleher '28.

Best Opinions
Female safety risks behind the wheel bring gender disparity to the driver's seat, written by Caroline Gammon '26.

Best Sports & Health
Stricter FDA regulations improve American diets, written by Blaire Williamson '27.

Best Arts & Entertainment
Talk shows evolve as digital media takes the spotlight, written by Ellie Furman '26.

Best Video
Senior lifers reflect on their King Street journeys, produced by Casey Smith '26 and Audrey Bakker '26.

Best Podcast
Pine Ridge trip explores the impact that service can have on a community, produced by Gianna Rodrigues '27 and Brianna Timlin '26.

Best "Art of the Week"
Art of the Week - "Chameleon Groove" - Angelique Cordova '25, compiled by Caroline Gammon '26.

Art of the Week - "The Window's Gaze" - Madeline Walker '26, compiled by Caroline Gammon '26.

Best "Humans of Sacred Heart"
"Humans of Sacred Heart" - Dr. Cristina Baptista, compiled by Gianna Rodrigues '27.

Best Guide to Greenwich
Guide to Greenwich - Breakfast Sandwiches, written by Emily Shull '25.

Best Featured Image
Fashion trends ruin personal style, created by Caitlin Leahy '25.

Campus chickens bring hands-on agricultural education to life, created by Brianna Timlin '26.  Published in Greenwich Free Press

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