Availability does not equal accessibility
Gian Paul Cadillo and Alyssa Cabrera
February 14, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Uncategorized
In New York, the NYC iSchool, one of some high schools, has taken its own steps in creating a more accessible gender-neutral restroom. Previously, the gender-neutral bathroom, located on the 5th floor next to the nurse's office, was kept locked and unavailable to anyone who didn’t have the key. T...
Alma vs. André: The final debate
J-Lynn Torres, Reporter
November 7, 2018
At 3:30 on Thursday, November 1st, students gathered in the Commons for the Mock Election final debate. Mock Congressional Election is a module taught by Mr. Jay. The class follows the election process, with students taking the role of candidates, campaign teams, and the media, and accumulates in a ...
The 2018 Congressional Elections
Gabriela Lebron and Alyssa Cabrera
November 5, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
On November 6, 2018, the Congressional Elections will be held in New York State. Although this may seem like any other election, with the current state of our country's government, it is so much more than that. According to Ballotpedia, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives are ava...
Alma Reiss-Navarre emerges victorious from first congressional debate
October 11, 2018
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New York City October 11th, 2018 The iSchool’s hotly contested and widely anticipated first debate occurred on the 5th of October, 2018. This debate decides who will run for Congress. There were 5 potential candidates participating, each with strong views about how to improve America today. Each...
By the students, for the students: The walkout for gun control
J-Lynn Torres, Reporter
May 7, 2018
Filed under News
After first period on Friday, April 20th, students poured into the hallways as usual. However, as they flooded the staircase and made their way down to the first floor, students could be spotted holding cardboard posters with markers and sharpies under their arms. April 20th, 2018, marked the 19th anniversa...
Bill Cosby found guilty
April 27, 2018
Filed under News
America’s former favorite family man, Bill Cosby, has been found guilty of sexual assault in a retrial. The 80 year old, famous for his stand up comedy and hit TV show “The Cosby Show,” was convicted of sexual assault on Thursday after 6 women testified against the former comedian for drugg...
Terrorism against Muslims
April 11, 2018
Filed under News
Recent news has discovered a shocking and horrifying reality. In the United Kingdom parts of Britain and England people have been receiving horrific letters from anonymous senders in blank white envelopes. The headline of each letter reads "Punish A Muslim Day." It was said that April 3rd it would be...
Stormy Daniels offers to return “hush money” to Donald Trump
Dina Rama, Reporter
March 27, 2018
Filed under News
As he makes his way onto the podium to deliver his first speech to the nation, he feels pride within himself as the President of the United States. With his flawlessly tailored suit and blue tie with his hair pushed to the side, he is ready to lead his democratic nation to triumph. Nonetheless, th...
Two more bombs in Schertz, Texas, after explosions in Austin
Dina Rama, Reporter
March 27, 2018
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As one calmly sets foot into the nostalgic workplace occupied by stockpiles of packages and diligent workers, a sense of comfort fills oneself immensely. Nevertheless, this comfort is soon awaken by the unexpected, deleterious explosions of small packages containing minuscule, yet destructive bombs. In c...
Slower driving in our streets: Protect our youth
Lauren Cichon, Section Editor
March 26, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Photos
A thousand people met at Prospect Park West and 9th street in Brooklyn, New York. They met to grieve the lives of those who have been lost in car accidents, especially to remember the one that took place at 9th street and fifth avenue, taking the lives of two children on March Fifth. Above is the ...
Diversity of culture through food
March 19, 2018
Filed under News
“My favorite part about the festival was that there was so much food.”
Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Recovery and the aftermath
J-Lynn Torres, 1521751945:114
March 8, 2018
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On February 14th, 2018, life changed forever for the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Former student Nikolas Cruz open fired with a semi-automatic rifle, killing 17 innocent lives. With no other outlet, some students took to their phones during the shooting. The v...
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