Bohemian Rhapsody
Wenyan Zhang, Reporter
December 4, 2018
After announcing the film project for Queen ten years ago, the most anticipating biopic of the year—Bohemian Rhapsody—finally opened in theaters on Nov 2. Bohemian Rhapsody is a celebration of Queen, their music, and their lead singer Freddie Mercury. Mercury defied stereotypes and shattered convention t...
Winter Is Here! Let It Snow!
Mariam Moustafa, Reporter
December 4, 2018
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As winter arrives, here are some interesting facts about winter and the worst storms to hit the New York area. Stay warm! February 12, 2006 The North American Blizzard of 2006 hit East Coast cities from Baltimore to Boston with enough winter weather to cancel school for days, but few places got more...
Senior Cougars and Their Music Taste!
Shirli B., Reporter
June 3, 2018
Seniors! Have you ever thought, “hm… I wonder what kind of music my classmates like?” Whether you did or didn’t, this article is all about YOU. After a long month of getting forms filled out by some of our seniors, I have gathered my data and the results will be discussed now. It is important...
The Best Sneakers for Summer 2018!
Alex Huang, Reporter
June 3, 2018
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Footwear couldn’t get any better during the summer time, there are so many styles to rock during this season! I will be going over various sneakers that give off a spring and summer vibe! This list features a lot of Nike sneakers since the brand has been debuting many new models for 2018. Air Max...
June Book Review- The List
Ambreen Kashif, Reporter
June 3, 2018
Usually, American high schools are portrayed much differently in television shows and books compared to the average American teen experience. This book was told from the perspective of the eight girls on the list and the reader gets to see how each girl views her rank on the list as an ultimatum....
Fun Facts! Summer Edition
June 3, 2018
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Summer is here! Did you know? The first modern Olympic Games were held in the summer in 1896 in Athens, Greece. The first day of summer is between June 20th and June 22nd every year. The first day of summer is called the summer solstice, and the day varies due to the Earth’s rotation- not exac...
Quick Hits In The News
Ashley Ruiz, Reporter
June 3, 2018
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As the end of our senior year gets closer and closer, let’s talk about graduation. Ella Washington’s graduation that is. At 89 years old Ella Washington managed to complete her associate's degree in interdisciplinary studies and is now working on obtaining her bachelors degree. Washington didn’t...
The Poster In My First Period Class….
Samia Tariq, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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While recently sitting in my first period class, staring out in space, my eyes landed on a poster. It was just like posters that other teachers had put in their classes to inspire and motivate students, but this teacher's poster particularly upset me. The poster basically stated, “30 years from now...
Pharrell Williams & Adidas – Holi Festival
Alex Huang, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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Isn’t it amazing when sneaker brands allow famous figures to create their own clothes and shoes? One of the collaborations I am looking forward to the most this year is the Pharrell Williams and the Adidas Holi Collection. Pharrell Williams has been partnered with Adidas in the past, in which special ...
Glory Days or Weary Days?
Shirli Beker, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Little Mix, a girl band, was the first ever group to win the X Factor UK back in 2011. It is now 2018, and Little Mix just experienced their peak in popularity around the world. Awards, shows, sold out tours and... a documentary? The documentary begins with Little Mix’s latest hit, Power. The video...