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The impact of book banning and the forbidden fruit phenomenon

Onyx Walmsley, iNews Class Reporter March 10, 2025

Book banning has been around for over a hundred years, starting with Thomas Morton’s book, New English Canaan (כְּנַעַן), in 1673. The Puritan government banned Morton’s book because it was...

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Spring reading: The season of the angels, gods, and… murder?

Leebee Krichely, iNews Class Reporter March 7, 2025

According to The Economist, the average reader can only read 770 books in a lifetime. 335 in warm seasons and 167 and a half during Spring. Seasonal reading is a real thing, and now that we’ve transitioned...

I asked 50 iSchool students their favorite video games - Here are the top 5 favorites

I asked 50 iSchool students their favorite video games – Here are the top 5 favorites

Emilio De Jesus, iNews Reporter March 7, 2025

Video games. If you are reading this, you’ve probably played your fair share of them. I mean, what is there not to like? There are infinite possibilities. I know I love my fair share of video games,...

Trending movies of the month in 2024

Trending movies of the month in 2024

Rosemary Onwuka, Aylun Ruslanova November 7, 2024

As of October 2024, several exciting and trending movies have had people get excited about it. These movies include a mix of; thrilling sequels, nostalgic films from years ago going back to the 2000, and...

What to watch this Halloween

What to watch this Halloween

Aylun Ruslanova and Lola Crews October 24, 2024

It’s that time of year again when there’s a chill in the air, and you can’t wait to wear your coziest sweater, go apple picking, and drink some cider. For students traveling through the busy...

Hollywood and the rise of inclusion

Hollywood and the rise of inclusion

Lola Crews, iNews Reporter May 16, 2024

Hollywood has seen more diversity initiatives within the past two decades than ever before. Hollywood has made history annually through nominations and wins for actors of color, and this recognition in...

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Amazing program that explores songwriting and mental health!

Parker Poma, iNews Reporter May 9, 2024

The Same Thing Project is a program centered on songwriting and making music as a way to improve mental health. The program, founded by musician Mark Cutler, is based in Rhode Island and has existed since...

Box art for Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1: Everything you need to know

Timothy Jordan April 2, 2024

Mortal Kombat? Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, Mortal Kombat is a 1v1 fighter where you fight your opponent to the death. You can pick from a vast number of characters with special abilities. Once...

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What has iSchool been listening this fall and winter?

Parker Poma, iNews Reporter February 8, 2024

So many good, new songs have dropped since the start of this school year. We’ve gotten albums from artists like Drake, Stufjan Stevens, Victoria Monet, and Troye Sivan, to name a few. With Quarter...

Rainy day activities in NYC

Rainy day activities in NYC

Zack Leitner, iNews Class Reporter November 10, 2023

You wake up. It's currently 12:49 PM. You open your phone and look through all of your notifications, then you get caught in a social media app. Scrolling… seemingly endlessly. Your parent comes into...

"Gilmore Girls": The best fall show?

“Gilmore Girls”: The best fall show?

Calleigh Atkinson, iNews Class Reporter November 2, 2023

ATTENTION: There are spoilers ahead, so if you still haven't watched "Gilmore Girls" and you want to, I would recommend reading this story once you have watched the show. You sit down on a cold fall...

Halloween in NYC: Costumes, movies, fun!

Halloween in NYC: Costumes, movies, fun!

Emmylou Finn, iNews Class Reporter October 31, 2023

Halloween: the one night a year when you can be anything or anyone you want. Literally. For many people, Halloween has been a favorite holiday, and for good reason. This special day is devoted to people...

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