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Students and staff both find the current single-session schedule to be a huge detriment on students' ability to take music courses.
Music Program Faces Uncertain Future Amid Scheduling Challenges
Julianne Ji-Soo Lee • October 7, 2025
Last year, students flooded the football field, eager to see the clubs offered by Cardozo.
What to Know About the Upcoming Annual Club Fair
Erin Chen • October 6, 2025
NJROTC cadets supported runners by holding banners and cheering on the side. Photo via Instagram @cardozonjrotc.
NJROTC Cadets Support Participants at the Annual Tunnels to Towers 5k Run and Walk
Hailey Wu • October 6, 2025
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Sports
Despite their best efforts, the Judges were not able to bring home the homecoming win.
Boys Varsity Football Keeps Spirits High Despite Homecoming Loss
Julianne Ji-Soo Lee and Cloud Blissett • October 28, 2025
Many don't know that Cardozo has a swim team that competes against other Queens high schools. Photo via Instagram @dozoswim.
Lady Judges Make a Splash, Closing Swim Season with Victory
Sarah Alvarado • October 27, 2025
The boys wrestling team at Cardozo has won the division championship for 15 years. Photo via Instagram @cardozowrestling.
How Joining the Boys Wrestling Team Can Be Beneficial
Cloud Blissett • October 21, 2025
Opinions
Students argue that the phone pouches were a waste of money.
How New York’s Cell Phone Ban Is Limiting Student Learning
Kayla Wyatt • October 29, 2025

During the 2025-2026 school year, all New York State schools have implemented a cell phone ban, preventing students from using personal devices...

Theater programs are a way for students to explore themselves, and find new friends, new skills, and create opportunity. Photo by Mrs. Gutterman.
Why Schools Need to Keep Theater Programs Going
Tyler Bernard • October 28, 2025

All around the country, many education departments have been facing budget cuts, or have been completely defunded. When the education sector...

Arts & Entertainment
Fans have praised the movie for the character development and intensity. Photo via Netflix.
Why the New “Demon Slayer” Movie Hit it Big with Anime Fans
Malia Senior • October 26, 2025

The release of the new "Demon Slayer" movie has quickly become one of the most talked-about movies to come out this year. There’s been a lot...

Ed Hardy and other popular 2000s brands are seeing a huge surge and comeback. Photo by Alexey Demidov via Pexels.
The Comeback Culture: How Cyclical Fashion Became the Norm
Matthew Pimble • October 23, 2025

As social media is integrated in our everyday lives, it impacts what we do, what we listen to, and mostly, what we wear. Fashion, a form of expression,...

Humans of Cardozo
Ms. Moon feels like Cardozo was a perfect place for her to build community.
Coming from Holy Cross High School, Chase Etheridge has made his way into the Cardozo community. Photo submitted by Etheridge.
Mr. Artuso may not have started off as a teacher right away, but he is so happy that it's where he landed on his professional journey. Photo submitted by Mr. Artuso.
Ms. Karcinski began working at Cardozo as a student teacher, and is now a full-time addition to the English department. Photo submitted by Ms. Karcinski.
Ms. Kim is happy to be back at the school she once attended herself. Photo submitted by Ms. Kim.
Ms. Garcia was inspired to apply to the position at Cardozo after her husband worked with Teaching Fellows over the summer at our school. Photo submitted by Ms. Garcia.
World News
The bus routes have either changed, moved, or some disappeared entirely. Photo by Daniela Sánchez via Pexels.
How Queens’ New Bus Routes Impact Students
Doralie Cham • October 21, 2025

The Queens Bus Network Redesign is a comprehensive overhaul of the borough’s bus system, initiated by the MTA to modernize routes that have...

Rent-stabilized apartments have gone up 3-6%, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to afford basic needs. Photo by Zoshua Colah via Unsplash.
How Rent Hikes in Stabilized Apartments Could Affect Students
October 9, 2025
Teens have been struggling to afford basic needs and also the cost of extra items. Photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash.
How Inflation Rates Have Impacted Teens Over the Past Year
October 3, 2025
The Supreme Court decision lifted restrictions on ICE to target individuals based on their apparent race and ethnicity. Photo by Ian Hutchinson via Unsplash.
Supreme Court Decision on Lifting ICE Restrictions Sparks Debate on Racial Profiling
September 25, 2025
Social media makes it easier than ever for teens to be exposed to violent and disturbing content. Photo by Berke Citak via Unsplash.
How Did the Video of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Affect Teens and Their View of Online Violence?
September 22, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Tiffany McCall
Tiffany McCall
Junior Reporter

Tiffany McCall is a junior at Cardozo and a reporter for The Verdict. She loves thriller books, photography, and going to the movies. Tiffany hopes to be involved in media in the...

Jafawn Greyer
Jafawn Greyer
Junior Reporter

Jafawn Greyer is a junior at Cardozo High School. She is in the Journalism Program, as well as a third year member of Cardozo’s Chorus class, making this her 9th year singing....

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