Biden & Sanders: What do iSchoolers think?
Zach Kaplan, Junior editor-in-chief
April 16, 2020
We have a clearer picture of what the 2020 general election is going to look like now. When this article was first written, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders and former vice president Joe Biden were both vying for the presidential nomination. Since then, Sanders has dropped out of the race and endors...
Field Trips: How they lead to further enrichment and are beneficial to students
Vianyely Frias, Section Editor
April 3, 2020
A nice sunny breezy day at the zoo. Kids in groups with their leaders, walking around, observing the animals. The smell of the fresh water where the seals flap their tails. A fun field trip! Field trips have been known to help students learn communication skills, better learning habits, and many ...
Poetry: Outlet for expression among younger generations
Juliette Zakrzewska, Reporter
April 1, 2020
You're standing in front of your favorite coffee shop with the best scones. Something out of the corner of your eyes captures your attention. You turn around to see a flyer with the words, "Welcome new or returning poets! Have the chance to experience great creativity inside Wills Coffee Shop!" ...
Does social media do more harm than good?
Mashiyat Ahmed, Copy Editor
April 1, 2020
It’s a Saturday evening as you walk along the streets of Manhattan. You run down the steps of the train station as you hear the train coming. The station is crowded with people, and you manage to push through them, only to have the train doors close on you. You wait a few minutes for the next trai...
iNews iNbox: The Knicks’ playoff hopes, the Cleveland Browns, Russell Westbrook and sexism in sports.
Zach Kaplan, Junior editor-in-chief
January 16, 2020
When will the Knicks make the playoffs? --Kaden David, senior So far the future is looking bleak for the Knicks, however, there are a few doors that could be open for the Knicks in the near future. For example, the Knicks recently fired new head coach David Fizdale after just 104 games, and accor...
TikTok: The app run by GenZ
Ian Ortiz, Reporter
January 16, 2020
There's a new social media craze among kids in the recent months. It has been captivating the eyes of many and being used by kids worldwide, but what is it? TikTok is a social media that has been trending in 2019. How it works is easy, and how you use it has many possibilities. The app has been around since 2...
The out to lunch policy if you’re late
Nina Rivas, Reporter
January 14, 2020
From trouble waking up in the morning to subway delays, there are many reasons why students may be late to school. If you are honest with yourself, being late is always a concern. It is important to most students that they arrive on time. However, at the iSchool, students have even more of a reason to d...
Does the student commons need to be more comfortable, or will it just make it more of a hangout spot?
Madison Davis, Reporter
January 9, 2020
It’s Monday morning, and after staying up all night doing homework, you find yourself stuck with more to do before your first-period class. You rush up to the Student Commons to get started on your work, only to find a cluster of students chatting and having a good time right before going to clas...
Should Instagram remove the likes on Instagram
Aliana M. Solorzano and Mia V. Gomez
January 9, 2020
Social media has a great effect on kids and teens using the different apps. Its proven that things that people post can make other self conscious about themselves. Instagram is an app which allows you to like and comment on other people’s posts and criticize their posts which makes it different from o...
Boring 20s or roaring 20s?
Zach Kaplan, Junior editor-in-chief
January 2, 2020
I, for one, am very thankful that the decade is over (in more ways than one). But, especially as a New York sports fan, I’m ready for the new decade, because the previous one was horrible for our teams. As we stand right now, the only New York team with guaranteed success are the Yankees. In bas...
An Honest Review on Nutella
Henry Katchuba and Duncan Levine
December 5, 2019
We’ve all heard about the world renowned spread Nutella, which is mainly branded as a topping on breakfast foods. But does it really live up to the hype? Or is it just another spread to go along with the others in the pantry? Nutella, the hazelnut and cocoa spread which has taken the world by storm in re...
The 2009 MLB draft, reimagined.
Zach Kaplan, iNews baseball reporter
June 5, 2019
The 2009 MLB draft saw players such as Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado, Stephen Strasburg, James Paxton and Tyler Skaggs get drafted. In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the 2009 MLB draft, I imagined what would happen if things were different? With the first pick, the Nationals drafted Stephen Stras...