Cultural appropriation? In my school? It’s more likely than you think
April 5, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Gelled down hairs, gold hoops, long stiletto nails, cornrows, bantu knots, kimonos, hijabs are all examples of current “trends” that originate in appropriation of cultures. Out of the 27 responses on a survey sent to the iSchool, 81.5% of students said that they knew what cultural appropriation is. ...
Teenage Plans and Weekend Plans, the New Generation
Maxim Van Dorn, Journalist
April 5, 2019
Filed under Opinion
With technology taking over in the new generation of teens, it seems that all kids are on their phones all the time. With this new generation comes less activities outside, less kids in the parks, less talking. This new generation seems to be on their phones all the time, but what do they do during the ...
Is social media like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat a waste of time?
Genesis Osorio, Reporter
April 4, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Waking up in the morning to get ready for school, your first instinct will most likely be to use your phone. To scroll endlessly upon your social media and check up on recent updates. As social media has grown to all ages and all platforms, the usage of social media could just be a waste of time. Wi...
Safety comes first
April 4, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Back in 2016 when President Donald Trump was running against Hillary Clinton, he said “BUILD THAT WALL,” and used it as his slogan. A lot of people took it in the way of that being racist and till this day blame Trump supporters or conservatives for agreeing with it but there is a lot more behind t...
iMessage games: To cure our boredom or reduce our communication?
Jackelin Vargas, Copy Editor
April 4, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Download, open, send. Or, call them, look for an available day, and wait. Which might sound better to a teenager that is bored? The phone’s essential purpose was to communicate with people, but we have been using them as a quick distraction such as games, specifically iMessage games. iMessage games...
Battle of the worst hallway
April 4, 2019
Filed under Opinion
It’s after lunch at the iSchool, and the hallways are filled with excitement. Friends hugging before their departure to their next class, couples secretly chatting in the corner, people yelling, laughing, and there’s always that one group of friends that seem to take up the entire hallway. With...
Which high school grade is the best to be in?
April 3, 2019
Filed under Opinion
We have always wished at some point in our lives that we could either go back in time or travel to the future. We imagine what the good old days used to be like, or how much better it would be to grow up. The same situation applies for school, especially high school. High school is ...
Chuck E. Cheese’s pizza: Fake or for-real?
Sofia Rinaldi, Reporter
April 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Most people have been to Chuck E. Cheese at some point in their lives - but have you heard the latest conspiracy theory about their pizza? Essentially, the theory is that they "recycle" their pizza. Shane Dawson’s latest video on conspiracy theories featured this conspiracy which ult...
Diversity in the iSchool
Mia Davis, Katie Pimentel, and Ohema Boone
March 22, 2019
Filed under Opinion
The iSchool is all about diversity, but is it as diverse as we say it is?
iSchool students on sleep deprivation
March 21, 2019
Nowadays, only 15% of teenagers in the US sleep over 8 hours, the required amount of sleep. Sleep deprivation is a huge problem among teens, and it can have consequences such as aggressiveness towards people, and it also causes you to eat way too much, which can lead to another problem: gaining weight. Finishing work, phone usage, and...
Coffee: The iSchool’s favorite coffee places
March 21, 2019
Filed under Opinion
You wake up, go to school tired, but luckily you arrive pretty early. That leaves you some time to get something that will wake you up. Something that tastes good, is aromatic, and you could choose either iced or hot. Coffee. You might be unsure where to get your coffee, especially depending on your...
Paradise before the ’60s
Ohema Boone, Student at the NYC iSchool
March 21, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Traveling is one of the popular things people like to put on their bucket list or their itch list. It is a perfect family bonding experience, in which relationships can grow, and people can learn about new skills and cultures. According to best places to travel article it states, “People may travel to learn something specific: a new language, a new cuisi...