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The student news site of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School

The New Dealer

The student news site of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School

The New Dealer

Remembering Less By Capturing More
Remembering Less By Capturing More
Irakli K., Contributor • June 4, 2025

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Pics or it didn’t happen.” But what if taking the picture actually...

Social Media Censorship: Is Big Tech Silencing Voices?
Social Media Censorship: Is Big Tech Silencing Voices?
Alexandra P., Contributor • June 4, 2025

The debate over social media censorship and Big Tech’s role in moderating content continues to evolve,...

It's Okay To Talk: Ending The Stigma Around Men's Mental Health
It’s Okay To Talk: Ending The Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health
Ander H., Contributor • June 4, 2025

A topic that isn't acknowledged enough by the public is that of men's mental health. With June coming...

What Are Your Thoughts On Inflation?
What Are Your Thoughts On Inflation?
Shahrizoda N., Editor • June 4, 2025

Inflation has been a word we’ve heard often over the past couple of years, especially as prices continue...

Normalization of Overcomsumption
Normalization of Overcomsumption
Natalie W., Contributor • June 4, 2025

Today, overconsumption has become normal in our daily lives. It is now a cultural norm deeply woven into...

Two Poems
Two Poems
Anonymous, Contributor • June 4, 2025

the maiden in the ivory tower   has one heard the folly tradesmen’s...

Holding Hands With Fading Colors
Holding Hands With Fading Colors
Alison R, Contributor • June 4, 2025

We heard the echoes first Children filling the room with laughter. Our first...

60° in NYC
60° in NYC
Abigail Aun, Contributor • June 4, 2025

The transition from spring to summer— a breeze slips in through open windows, carrying...

Parfum, Perfume
Parfum, Perfume
Sahyana Pauyo, Poet • June 4, 2025

2-3 sprays are enough, but 3-5 sprays are okay for some types of eau de parfums...

Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht
Vivian C. June 4, 2025

Inescapable, Crawling over your skin, Feeling around for tender areas   Slithering, Under...

Instructional Support Services Welcomes Tamika Swinton!
Instructional Support Services Welcomes Tamika Swinton!
Sevinch S., Editor • June 4, 2025

At the center of every academic program is a leader who understands instruction and inspiration. This year, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School is proud to welcome Ms. Tamika Swinton, as the new Assistant Principal of Instructional Services, IA. With a...

What Rising Seniors Should Do This Summer
What Rising Seniors Should Do This Summer
Nelly H., Contributor • June 4, 2025

Summer is a great time to relax, but if you're heading into senior year, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on college prep. From finalizing your college list to polishing your personal statement, there’s a lot you can accomplish before...

College Students Share Golden Advice: What High Schoolers Need To Hear Now.
College Students Share Golden Advice: What High Schoolers Need To Hear Now.
Mehribon.A, Contributor • June 4, 2025

At a recent Hunter College event hosted by their Cultural Club, I had the chance to meet with students from colleges across New York City. Surrounded by future leaders, thinkers, and creatives, I asked one simple question: “What one piece of advice...

Navigating The Middle Years: Advice For Rising Sophomores And Juniors
Navigating The Middle Years: Advice For Rising Sophomores And Juniors
Henry H, Contributor • June 4, 2025

As freshman year becomes a memory and senior year is still a distant dream, the incoming sophomores and juniors are at the middle of their high school life. The middle years are the period for academic growth, personal maturity, and college planning....

FDR High School Girls Varsity Softball Team Looks Ahead To The Future!
FDR High School Girls Varsity Softball Team Looks Ahead To The Future!
Sleed S., Contributor • June 4, 2025

The FDR High School girls varsity softball team has wrapped up a challenging season, finishing with a record of 0-14. Despite the tough losses, the team is choosing to stay positive, united by their determination to grow stronger and build a brighter...

What You Probably Didn’t Know About The IDF
What You Probably Didn’t Know About The IDF
Anonymous, Contributor • June 4, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) exists to safeguard Israel's existence, protect its independence, and defend Israel against enemy attempts to disrupt peace within the country. Like many other military structures, the IDF is composed of specialized units...

How Socialization Shaped The Concept Of Race
How Socialization Shaped The Concept Of Race
Isobelle C., Contributor • June 4, 2025

We all know the concept of “Race.” Most of us identify it, and it’s even used as a form of classification on official documents and forms by Governments around the World. With that classification, it’s also been used as an excuse for wrongdoings...

Why Don't You Fancy That?
Why Don’t You Fancy That?
Alan Lin, Contributor • June 4, 2025

Last year, the famous singer Sabrina Carpenter released an album called Short And Sweet. The album contains twelve tracks with thirty-six minutes and fifteen seconds, which runs the average of each track to about three minutes, about thirty seconds less...

Trapped With Celebrities: The Latin Reality Show That’s Full of Surprises
Trapped With Celebrities: The Latin Reality Show That’s Full of Surprises
Solymar R., Contributor • June 4, 2025

Imagine living in a house where every move you make is watched, every conversation could change your fate, and you're surrounded by celebrities all competing to stay in the game. That’s the world inside La Casa de los Famosos: All Stars. It’s not...

Samsung Co-CEO Pronounced Dead: The Impact On The Tech Giant
Samsung Co-CEO Pronounced Dead: The Impact On The Tech Giant
Jinxi K., Contributor • June 4, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee was pronounced dead by hospital staff after suffering a deadly heart attack at the age of 63. Han was one of two Co-CEOs at Samsung Electronics and with his tragic death this March, this would make...

Subcontinent On Edge: The Conflict That Shook South Asia
Subcontinent On Edge: The Conflict That Shook South Asia
Austin D., Contributor • June 4, 2025

The India and Pakistan Conflict is one of the most complex geopolitical rivalries in the modern world. In May 2025, India and Pakistan engaged in a brief but intense military conflict, marking one of the most serious conflicts between two neighbouring...

May Lights Up From Solar Storms
May Lights Up From Solar Storms
Jenny Z., Contributer • June 4, 2025

This May, the night sky across parts of the world glowed red, green, and violet. Individuals in places that seemingly never see auroras, such as Ohio, France, and Japan, found themselves in awe as solar storms lit the skies in a remarkable display. Sunspots...

Death By Random: The Weirdest Ways People Have Actually Died
Death By Random: The Weirdest Ways People Have Actually Died
Nayana I., Contributor • June 4, 2025

When most people think about dying, they imagine dramatic events—maybe a shark attack or a skydiving accident gone wrong. But sometimes, death shows up in the weirdest places: under a palm tree, near a vending machine, or even in your own kitchen. As...