Mohinur Shodieva, Reporter

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Biru Li is FDR's Math Star! Biru believes there are many great opportunities at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School. FDR is a marvelous school, that has excellent teachers. Biru Li likes to attend FDR everyday, because her teachers at FDR show their pride by caring for Biru. Biru was nominated by Ms. Acciarito for her outstanding...

Mohinur Shodieva, Reporter

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Franklin D. Roosevelt has its very own Science legend, Yuliya Gumenyuk. Yuliya likes FDR HS for its welcoming environment which provides equal opportunities for its students. She has been inspired by her teachers, including her dependable friends, over the last 3 school years. Yuliya was recommend for this honor by teachers...

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The FDR Theatre Company presents: IN THE HEIGHTS! Come join us in el barrio de Washington Heights! The story explores three days in the characters’ lives in the New York City Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights.  Through different styles of music such as hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul, we experience the day to...

Tahiya Naoshin, Reporter

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Last year was a hard time for many students nation wide. The mass shooting at Parkland, in Florida, awakened American students to issues of gun laws and mental health. The New Dealer was lucky to sit down with Mr. Manning to discuss security issues at FDR High School. Mr. Manning, the AP of Security, explained the protocols...

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Hui Ying Kong Liang is this Spring's Player to Watch! Hui Ying is a proud member of the Girls Badminton team. Hui Ying enjoys attending FDR, because of the friendly environment and amazing teachers. She is very grateful to have teachers who have helped her accomplish so much over her time at FDR. Hui Ying also loves the diversity...

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Iaroslav Cernokulski is this Spring's Player to Watch. Iaroslav is a veteran player and Captain for the FDR Golf team. He loves attending FDR, because the students and teachers are awesome. He is very excited to represent his school this spring out on the greens. Iaroslav greatest strength as an athlete is his patience. According...

Sean Markisic, Reporter

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The Flag Football team has performed well over the past couple of years, making strong pushes in the playoffs. They kicked off league play with a 19-14 win over Lafayette. However, with their best player being a senior, the team has to look to newer players to carry the load. With some tough competition coming their way this...

Sean Markisic, Reporter

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The Boys Volleyball team has had an impressive run the last couple of seasons, with some key players playing hard to make the team successful. With some of their top players being seniors, Coach Hand has to look to their first and second year players to continue the team's strong legacy. It looks as if more success is on the...

Naheen Khan, Reporter

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Uyghur Muslims are pushing for “proof of life” videos of their loved ones. China fell into a quandary when they released a video last weekend trying to suggest that a fellow Uyghur musician was alive. The musician's loved ones suspected that he had died by being worked to death in a Muslim detainee camp in China. China’s plan backfired when many Uyghur families began to post...

Marat Potapov, Reporter

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Sparta V.S Athens In the world of Ancient Greece there were many cities and governments, each with their own personal attributes. However, none were as powerful, or as noisy, as the rivals of Athens and Sparta. Their societies were very different, each had their own culture and their own policies. In this issue of my article series on Ancient Greece, I will be discussing their...

Emroyana Caesar, Reporter

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When an African American says, "The Culture," they are referring to the shared experience of black people in America.  The saying, "The Culture," isn't exclusively associated to black culture. Although more commonly associated or linked to black culture, it can also be used in reference to urban culture. Urban culture is one of those things that many young people love regardless...

Mariam Moustafa, Reporter

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The first day of spring is called the vernal equinox. The term vernal is Latin for “spring” and equinox is Latin for “equal night." According to a Facebook study, couples are most likely to break up in the spring and two weeks before Christmas. The lowest breakup time was Christmas Day and from August through October. The fall and spring equinoxes are the only two...