The rise of youth activism in the 21st century
Vera Topcik, Reporter
January 7, 2020
Greta Thunberg, Emma Gonzales, Malala Yousafzai, and Gavin Grimm. You may have heard these names on the news. These people are activists, but they all have one thing in common: they all started protesting when they were teens. There has been a recent change in the 21st century. Teens, young adults, eve...
The Trump impeachment inquiry
Zach Kaplan, iNews reporter
December 5, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC--The House of Representatives recently formalized the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, capping off a rollercoaster ride which began around September 9th. A federal whistleblower came forward stating they’d heard a problematic phone call in late July between Mr. Trump ...
School strike for the climate: Skolstrejk för Klimatet
Isannah Marley and Sophie Kelleher
April 4, 2019
You’re out taking a lunch break, and pass by Columbus Circle. As you are bustling by you notice that kids, youth and parents alike are yelling, “What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!” the voices and cheers are becoming louder and louder. You pull out your phone and begin r...
It’s official…Staff Infection is coming back!
Micah Gomez, Reporter
March 28, 2019
It’s official! Staff Infection is coming back, and the iSchool community is more ready than ever to see what they have in store! For those of you who don’t know, Staff Infection is a band made up of the iSchool’s very own staff members. They made their debut last year, in 2018, during the Sp...
iSchool’s Town Hall
March 21, 2019
iSchoolers gathered at the Student Government’s first Town Hall on Thursday, February 28, where Ms. Leimsider and Ms. Bailey discussed topics such as the mastery system, AP courses, the iSchool difference, problems with the bathrooms, and retakes. Dozens of students from every grade level gathered there to disc...
Availability does not equal accessibility
Gian Paul Cadillo and Alyssa Cabrera
February 14, 2019
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
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
Ruby Gower
October 11, 2018
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
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
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
Dalia Amin
April 11, 2018
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...