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The silent auction is a yearly fundraiser by the English Department, with this year's event being the first since Covid. Photo by Mrs. Gutterman.
English Department Brings Back Silent Auction for First Time Since Covid Pandemic
Khloe Camacho • June 3, 2025
750 schools across New York City have received extra funding to help speed up the classroom reduction initiative. Photo by Feliphe Schiarolli via Unsplash.
City’s New Class Size Mandate Sparks Hope and Hesitation in Schools
Yusuf Rahimi and Madison Rivera • June 1, 2025
The event was four years in the making, with Assistant Principal Mr. Georgatos planning and preparing to make it come to life. Photo by Mrs. Gutterman
U.S. Navy Commemorates Fleet Week With Historic Helicopter Landing on Cardozo Baseball Field
Madison Rivera and Crystal Wang • May 29, 2025
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Sports
Winning their third straight city championship, the team reflected on what brought them to this moment. Photo curtesy of PSAL.
A Look Inside the Girls Handball Team’s Undefeated Season
Gilbert Flecha Jr • May 31, 2025
Between unfair awards, social media clips, and uneven playing, many fans have been uninterested in watching NBA Games live. Photo by Eye Speak via Unsplash.
Why We’re Watching the Steady Decline of NBA Game Viewership
Aaron Robinson and Nathan Singh • May 28, 2025
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
Opinions
Today, numerous AI platforms make it easy for students to use it for all kinds of assignments — essays, homework, and classwork. Photo by Solen Feyissa via Unsplash.
The Age of AI: Do We Still Need to Write Well?
Zoey Huie • May 29, 2025

I could imagine a lot of conversations going like this:  Person A: I would go out but I got a lot of homework due tomorrow. It’s 15 questions...

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...

Arts & Entertainment
Fans have commented on the loss of the storyline in the new, 2025 remake of the beloved Disney classic. Photo via IMDB.
Aloha, Hollywood? Why the Lilo & Stitch Remake Needs More Cultural Care
Jenny To • June 2, 2025

When Disney announced the new Lilo & Stitch life-action remake, fans were filled with a mix of both excitement and apprehension. While the...

K-pop has become increasingly popular, not just in Korea, but world-wide. Photo curtesy of @katseyeworld on Instagram.
Meet KATSEYE: the First Global K-Pop Girl Group
Katie Zhang and Rachel Mohan • May 26, 2025

KATSEYE, debuting in 2024 with six members from all over the world, has become the first global K-pop girl group to go viral.  K-pop, short...

Humans of Cardozo
Ms. Shay started at Cardozo as a paraprofessional, but caught the eyes of administration who thought she could serve the entire student body. Photo curtesy of Ms. Shay.
As the new Tri-M Fundraising Committee head, Kaylyn Huertas plans to bring the program together to create community.
Chadaé Woodberry does it all, from being part of Cardozo's dance program to owning three different businesses.
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.
World News
May is a month where many organizations and professionals bring mental health disorders to light, such as borderline personality disorder.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and its Stigma
Juliette Gonzalez • June 4, 2025

The month of may is known to bring awareness to many mental health disorders — one being borderline personality disorder, known as BPD. Between...

Online shopping has become harder with tariffs implemented by Trump. Photo by CardMapr.nl via Unsplash.
How Trump’s Tariffs Have Made Shopping That Much Harder
May 19, 2025
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
May 9, 2025
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
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Makena Hannam
Junior Reporter

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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Jason Torres
Senior Reporter

Jason Torres is a senior at Cardozo. He is a reporter for The Verdict, as well as a dancer in the Cardozo dance program. Jason likes to dance, listen to music, and go to the movies...

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