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Brandon Molina and Julio Cesar Caceda met at Cardozo High School 15 years ago.
Cardozo Alumni Give Back to Teachers With “Dozo Duck Donuts Day”
Melanie Gonzalez • May 16, 2025
Councilwoman Linda Lee's office provided shovels, rakes, and brooms for students to use during the park clean up.
Journalism, NJROTC, and Councilwoman Linda Lee Team Up Together for Earth Day Park Clean Up
Melanie Gonzalez and Madison Rivera • May 13, 2025
Mother's Day is celebrated nationwide in May as a day to honor those who have put their children above themselves. Photo by Zoe Richardson via Unsplash.
Students Reflect on the Positive Influence of Their Mothers
Alexandrea Fannell • May 12, 2025
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Sports
The New York Jets have their sites set on a great season with their 2025 draft picks. Photo curtesy of NBC.
Breaking Down the New York Jets 2025 Draft Picks 
Gilbert Flecha Jr • May 9, 2025
Coach O'Connor celebrated the achievements of the three senior players, who helped the team get big wins throughout their four years at Cardozo.
Signing Out and Signing Off: Senior Varsity Football Players Celebrate College Commitments
Melanie Gonzalez and Crystal Wang • May 9, 2025
Coach Taylor helps to keep the girls motivated both on the track and off.
Track Talk: Inside the Grit, Growth, and Team Spirit of Girls Track at Cardozo
Makena Hannam and Aleeya Johnson • May 6, 2025
Opinions
The Ice Bucket Challenge, first made popular in 2014, has made a comeback in 2025. Photo curtesy of @carseatdancers on Instagram.
Why the Revived Ice Bucket Challenge Needs a Second Redo
Fatima Mukhtar • May 8, 2025

Recently, young high school and college students have revamped the Ice Bucket Challenge. Taking over social media for nearly a week, the goal...

With many school districts across the country banning well-known titles, it opens the question as to how this can impact children. Photo by Patt Vielma via Pexels.
How America’s Book Bans May Cause Our World To Erupt in Flames
Rachel Mohan • April 28, 2025

Paper burns at 451 degrees fahrenheit.  In Ray Bradbury’s novel, one that is present in numerous high school curriculums, this fact serves...

Arts & Entertainment
Studio Ghibli, the producer of many cherished movies, such as My Neighbor Totoro (1988). Photo provided by IMDb.
The Ghibli Imitation: a Look Into the Studio Ghibli AI Trend
Zoey Huie • May 9, 2025

On Apr. 16, Japanese lawmakers debated whether AI-generated Studio Ghibli images should be banned due to copyright infringement.  For the...

Handmade gifts say "I love you," better than a purchased item ever could. Photo curtesy of inspiredbycharm.com.
5 Creative Homemade Gifts to Make Mother’s Day Extra Special
Jenny To • May 9, 2025

Mother's Day is just around the corner, the perfect time to celebrate a woman in your life who has impacted you in a positive way. Mother's Day...

Humans of Cardozo
Although her career goals were not in teaching at first, she has made a difference in so many of her students lives after choosing to go into education. Photo curtesy of Ms. Fazzalari
Some of her most incredible achievements have included her time in Key Club, Model UN, Debate, and FBLA.
Though Jasmin Kim has found herself, she still discovers more of herself everyday and believes in finding more bits and pieces of becoming her full identity.
Michaela Rinaldi is a multi-sport athlete at Cardozo but has a deep love for softball, where she plays 2nd base and shortstop.
Mr. Levine has been teaching at Cardozo since the early 2000s.
As a sophomore, Farhabi looks forward to the next two years at Cardozo. Photo curtesy of Farhabi.
World News
Social media contributes to how much modern art is changing and shaping society. Photo by Gaspar Uhas via Unsplash.
Social Media’s Influence on Today’s Modern Art
June Maxume • May 9, 2025

Social media has completely changed the way that art is produced, shared, and valued — transforming the field of modern art. By erasing...

Federal funding to ivy league universities means that some students may not want to apply nor attend if their programs are defunded. Photo by Tim Alex via Unsplash.
Funding Wars: How Defunding Ivy League Schools Impact Future Students
May 5, 2025
Remembrance Day is now honored in cities around the world. Photo curtesy of West Los Angeles College.
New York and Cities Worldwide Hold Events for Armenian Genocide Memorial
April 29, 2025
Tariffs impact more than just foreign economics, with students worried about their trickle down effects. Photo by Giorgio Trovato via Unsplash.
New Tariffs Could Be a Downfall for American Students
April 28, 2025
Some students are unsure if they should put all of their information on their FAFSA applications, knowing that things can take a left turn. Photo by Andre Hunter via Unsplash.
ICE Deportations Raise Concerns for Future High School Graduates
April 25, 2025
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Rachel Mohan
Rachel Mohan
Junior Reporter

Rachel Mohan is a junior at Cardozo and a reporter for The Verdict. She is also a member of the dance program and Gateway. She enjoys listening to music, reading books, and doing...

Crystal Wang
Crystal Wang
Senior Editor

Crystal (Yu Qing) Wang is a senior at Cardozo and is currently a senior editor for the Cardozo Verdict. She has been a part of The Verdict since junior year and is also a part...

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