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Damien Chazelle’s genius: Color analysis of La La Land and Whiplash

Damien Chazelle’s genius: Color analysis of “La La Land” and “Whiplash”

Isabel Wilder, Reporter April 15, 2021

One of the most beautiful things Damien Chazelle shows in both “La La Land” and “Whiplash” is his use of saturated colors. Though where “La La Land” is vivid, “Whiplash” is brooding, and...

2021 MLB season preview: 10 bold predictions and players to watch

2021 MLB season preview: 10 bold predictions and players to watch

Zach Kaplan, Editor-in-chief March 31, 2021
One major change that many in the baseball world are happy about is that fans will be allowed back in the stands this year. While the exact number of fans allowed in stadiums differs by state, for the Yankees and Mets, stadiums can be filled to 20% capacity, while some teams like the Texas Rangers are allowed full capacity on Opening Day. 
What are concept albums, and why we need them in today’s music industry

What are concept albums, and why we need them in today’s music industry

Elias Swift, iNews reporter March 18, 2021

Music is a form of art, and it’s also a form of storytelling. Every song in existence tells some kind of story, even if the lyrics don’t make sense, or even if the song is an instrumental piece. There’s...

Letter from the editor: It’s time to give student reporters freedom to cover more ground

Letter from the editor: It’s time to give student reporters freedom to cover more ground

Zach Kaplan, iNews editor-in-chief February 11, 2021

Muckraking (or hard-hitting reporting) has been a part of journalism since the beginning of time. From Louis D. Brandeis to Jacob Riis to Ida B. Wells, muckraking has served to hold politicians and systems...

Money talks: How players in the NBA are paid more than WNBA players

Money talks: How players in the NBA are paid more than WNBA players

Stacy Cruz, Reporter January 31, 2021

  For about 55 years in sports, women have been fighting to be viewed at least half as competent and independent as men. But it seems through all those fights and struggles throughout the years,...

Online school: An ineffective form of education

Online school: An ineffective form of education

Sydney Wargo December 10, 2020

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, schools all across the world have been forced to shut down and switch to an online setting. It is vital for children and teens to continue their education, even during...

Biden & Sanders: What do iSchoolers think?

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...

Field Trips: How they lead to further enrichment and are beneficial to students

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...

Poetry: Outlet for expression among younger generations

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...

Does social media do more harm than good?

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...

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....

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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...

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