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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Social Studies Teacher Mike Morreale
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Social Studies Teacher Mike Morreale
June 16, 2026
Cardozo will miss all of this year's retirees and all they have contributed to our community.
Retiree Spotlights: The “Graduating” Class of 2026
Yusuf Rahimi • June 16, 2026
Students spent weeks working on their hidden voice project, showcasing unheard people throughout U.S. History.
U.S. History Courses Explore the Importance of Hidden Voices
Jafawn Greyer • June 15, 2026
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Sports
The baseball team had a season of growth and teamwork, leading to several big wins. Photo via Instagram @dozo.baseball
Boys Varsity Baseball Wraps Up Season
Delacy Calabrese • June 15, 2026
The Knicks will compete against the San Antonio Spurs for the championship title. Photo by Shabazz Stuart via Unsplash.
New York Knicks Make NBA Finals
Greg Injoyan • June 12, 2026
The girls handball team at Cardozo took home the city PSAL championship title for the fourth year in a row.
Cardozo Girls Handball Makes History
Julianne Ji-Soo Lee • June 3, 2026
Opinions
Medals and cords begin to lose their meaning as more schools prohibit them from being worn at graduation. Photo by Abdullah Gouiaa via Pexels.
When Excellence Becomes a Graduation Dress Code Violation
Zoey Huie • June 14, 2026

Picture this: after working relentlessly towards a goal for who knows how long, you are finally, finally, recognized for your achievement. Striding...

Gun violence is one of the leading issues among teenagers today, but, why? Photo by Chip Vincent via Unsplash.
Why Gun Violence is the Biggest Youth Issue in the U.S.
Malia Senior • June 10, 2026

Gun violence is one of the scariest problems happening in America right now, especially for teenagers. It feels like every time we open TikTok,...

Arts & Entertainment
The resurgence of vintage tech. stems from several things; trends, simplicity, and nostalgia. Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels.
The Lore Behind the Return of Vintage Technology
Matthew Pimble and Yijia Li • June 14, 2026

If you look around when walking down the street, you might recognize some items that you haven't seen in years, maybe decades. Over the last...

Trader Joe's is one of the various places that sell flowers for a reduced cost for students.
The Art of Making Prom Bouquets
Mariana Prieto • June 9, 2026

High school seniors are currently in the midst of their last senior events. Among activities like senior sunset and barbecue, there is senior...

Humans of Cardozo
From Peru to Cardozo, science followed her across countries and time.
Justino has become a part of Cardozo's softball program after using her own experience in the sport to help student athletes. Photo submitted by Justino.
Fox is an ambitious junior who juggles three different programs at Cardozo High School. Photo submitted by Logan Fox.
The sophomore has already made a name for himself in the NJROTC program with aspirations to join the U.S. Navy after graduation.
Mr. Altopp teaches physics, but approaches his students far beyond just science.
Ms. Maria has been apart of Cardozo's cafeteria for over a decade, and loves ever minute of her job.
World News
Strawberry sales are starting to suffer after a popular brand recalled their crops. Photo by Natasha Skov via Unsplash.
Fan Favorite Summer Fruit: Are Strawberries Even Safe?
Julianne Ji-Soo Lee • June 16, 2026

Dieticians, nutritionists, etcetera, believe that fruits are necessary for our diets. The question is, what if these fruits are sprayed with...

Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of "Soccer Streets," which are field days dedicated to World Cup excitement for 50 schools across the city. Photo by Şahin Sezer Dinçer via Unsplash.
Mayor Mamdani to Transform 50 School Blocks into “World Cup Field Days”
June 3, 2026
Despite being used in various school districts, iReady has become more controversial over the past several months. Photo by Vlad Deep via Unsplash.
Schools Begin to Boycott iReady After Data Shows No Impact on Student Learning
June 3, 2026
The virus is spread through rodents, and contact with various excrements. Photo by Joshua J. Cotten via Unsplash.
The World Braces for Another “Pandemic” Outbreak
May 29, 2026
Many social media users have been pushing peptides, or chemicals that are not FDA-approved, for weight loss. Photo by i yunmai via Unsplash.
The Truth and the Lies About Weight-Loss Drugs
May 21, 2026
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Hailey Wu
Hailey Wu
Junior Reporter

Hailey is a junior at Cardozo and a reporter for The Verdict. She is also part of the NJROTC program. Hailey enjoys trying new foods (especially cake) and sleeping. In her free...

Julianne Ji-Soo Lee
Julianne Ji-Soo Lee
Junior Reporter

Julianne is a Junior reporter in Cardozo for the school newspaper, The Verdict. She’s the captain of the tennis team and is a Cardozo Leader. She enjoys helping people in need...

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