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Photos from previous Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parades showcase the coming together of community.
Cardozo Marching Band Prepares for Bayside’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Yashika Bhatia • March 21, 2025
Ms. Franzese poses with two of her students who help her run the snack cart.
Cardozo’s Snack Cart: A Student-Run Venture That’s More Than Just Snacks
Khloe Camacho • March 15, 2025
Pi Day is celebrated all over the world in various ways, but at Cardozo, math teachers try to make it fun and engaging.
Exploring the Infinite: Pi Day Celebrations at Cardozo
Yashika Bhatia and Jenny To • March 14, 2025
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Sports
The girls softball team is off to a killer season with new and returning players ready to win big.
Cardozo Softball Begins a New Season of Passion, Perseverance, and Growth
Madison King • March 31, 2025
The annual NFL Combine is a four-day event that allows collegiate athletes to showcase their talent to all 32 NFL scouts in attendance.
The 2025 NFL Combine Brings Elite Collegiate Athletes into the Spotlight
Aaron Robinson and Nathan Singh • March 15, 2025
The Lasting Impact of Super Bowl LIX
The Lasting Impact of Super Bowl LIX
Gilbert Flecha Jr and Amiera Gobin • February 23, 2025
Opinions
With more AP exams shifting to digital, the question remains if it is a positive or negative thing for students who take them.
Digital Testing Does More Harm Than Good to the Rising Generation of Scholars
Fatima Mukhtar • April 2, 2025

Cardozo High School, like many schools state and nationwide, has been opting for digital testing rather than paper-testing. As of 2025, 16 out...

The Disney Channel TV shows and movies from the early 2000s had a different style than they do today.
Why Early-2000s Disney Channel Will Always Be Better Than Today
Jason Torres • March 26, 2025

The Disney Channel is something that was a part of every kid’s childhood and one of the most popular and successful kid’s television channels...

Arts & Entertainment
The Tulip Festival is a popular event that happens every spring in New York City.
Blooming in the Big Apple: NYC’s Tulip Festival
Jenny To and Isis Irizarry • April 3, 2025

This year's New York City Free Tulip Festival took place in Union Square, with over 170,000 tulips to pick from. Hosted by Dutch trade association...

The Monkey is a great film to see for horror fans who like the thrill of a good scare.
The Monkey Review (2025)
Gilbert Flecha Jr • March 26, 2025

The Monkey is a captivating horror film that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. The narrative centers around a mysterious, cursed...

Humans of Cardozo
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.
Liliana Martinez, a junior at Cardozo High School, has become a passionate advocate for immigration rights.
As a woman in a male-dominated field, Principal Colby reflected on how she pushes forward to make Cardozo a great school.
Mehnaz Rinik is proud of her accomplishments while being at student at Cardozo.
Sukhpreet Arora: a Passionate Leader and Athlete with a Drive for Growth
World News
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
Nathaniel Hammond and Gilbert Flecha Jr • April 3, 2025

As taxes and inflation seem to only be getting higher, schools across the country are being heavily impacted. New York City schools, specifically,...

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
How Schools Can Help Recognize and Celebrate Black History Month
How Schools Can Help Recognize and Celebrate Black History Month
February 24, 2025
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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...

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Makena Hannam is a junior at Cardozo and a reporter for The Verdict. Makena is a multi-sport athlete, consisting of indoor track, soccer, and outdoor track. Makena is in the journalism...

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