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On day 2 of competitions, the 6th of April, some of the team members got together for a picture.
Cardozo’s MSA Successfully Competes in Annual MIST Tournament
Fatima Mukhtar • April 21, 2025
Students were able to navigate the gym and speak to various professionals throughout the day.
12th Annual Career Fair Brings Professionals and Trade Schools to Speak to Students
Amiera Gobin and Rose Crawford • April 18, 2025
The tea party event was a great way to welcome spring and celebrate Easter.
Sip, Snack, and Seek: Cardozo’s Leadership Class Hosts Spring Celebration
Jenny To • April 18, 2025
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Sports
The FIFA World Cup will bring forth new changes for 2026. Photo via Pexels by Kevin McCartney.
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup Will Redefine the Sport
Greg Injoyan • April 19, 2025
The boys lacrosse team has come a long way in a short period of time. Photo from GoFundMe.
Behind The Scenes with Boys Lacrosse
Makena Hannam • April 14, 2025
The 2025 MLB season is off to an exciting start, with fans watching their favorite teams closely. Photo by Steshka Willems via Pexels.
Celebrating the Start of the 2025 Major League Baseball Season
Greg Injoyan and Aaron Robinson • April 11, 2025
Opinions
While some artists find AI to help them, many feel it's making it easy to create false art and make people famous for no reason. Photo by Google DeepMind via Pexels.
AI’s Negative Impact on Artists
Nathaniel Hammond • April 23, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is quickly changing our world. The difference between 2019 and 2025 is drastic when it comes to the effects of AI. From...

Labubus can be purchased at several retail stores or online, with prices sometimes varying by location.
Why Labubus Are Overrated
Katie Zhang • April 8, 2025

Devilish grins, fuzzy fur, big eyes, adorned with pointy ears — POPMART Labubus are clamoring into shopping bags worldwide. The internet’s...

Arts & Entertainment
The spring weather is the best time to have an outdoor experience with friends. Photo by Zhanhong Cheng via Unsplash.
Spring Activities You and Your Crew Will Love
Xenalee Chevres • April 23, 2025

As the weather continues to improve and get warmer into the early days of April, the warm spring air unlocks so many opportunities to try something...

The film brings back childhood memories for those who grew up playing the game. Photo via IMDB.
Minecraft Movie Brings Games to the Big Screen
Yashika Bhatia • April 19, 2025

Over the course of a few months, many live action films have come to the big screen, whether it be from an animated movie, or a video game. Recently,...

Humans of Cardozo
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.
Yeyeong Chang has spent the last four years at Cardozo immersed in different programs, clubs, and organizations, making her time truly special.
Despite the changing world of technology, Melania Avedian has their eyes set on a future in art. Photo submitted by Melania Avedian.
After a career in finance, Mr. Fredricks found that teaching is his true calling in life. Photo submitted by Mr. Fredricks
Bibiana Barrionuevo showcases true leadership by being part of various clubs and organizations at Cardozo and beyond.
World News
Students can stay organized by practicing self-care and keeping up with the most important tasks they have. Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich via Pexels.
How to Stay More Organized this School Year
Demetrius Deshields • April 11, 2025

With so many homework assignments, tests, extracurricular activities, and socializing, high school can be an extremely taxing time for the mind...

Changes to the tax laws have impacted schools, leaving them with less funds for hiring, supplies, and students overall.
How Tax Changes Can Impact Schools Nationwide
April 3, 2025
There are hundreds of holidays per year, however most are never shown on calendars.
The Celebration Conundrum: the Explanation of the Excessive Number of Holidays
April 2, 2025
Bryce Canyon, United States
National Parks are Changing Under the New Administration
March 14, 2025
The reach of the avian flu is expanding beyond poultry, potentially altering the way we purchase dairy products.
How the Avian Flu Outbreak Could Impact Your Grocery Shopping
March 12, 2025
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Aleeya Johnson is a junior at Cardozo and a reporter for The Verdict. Aleeya is on the cheer team for the school and is in the Journalism program. Her favorite classes are English...

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