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After Mayor Adams' press conference on Sept. 18, local and national media outlets swarmed to cover Cardozo High School's story. Collage created via Canva.

Weaponizing a Student Scare: How 2025 Politics Distort New York City School Safety News

Zoey Huie October 3, 2025

There are dozens of headlines, locally and nationally, depicting the incident that took place on Sept. 18, when a sophomore was arrested for posting an online threat and bringing a loaded weapon to Benjamin...

Teens spend a vast majority of their time on social media apps, which promote and showcase violent content, throughout the day. Photo by Ron Lach via Pexels.

Who’s Really in Control? Teens, Threats, and the Power of the Feed

Yusuf Rahimi October 3, 2025

Over the past couple of years, social media has become an essential aspect of teenage life based on how it is shaping the way teenagers think, communicate, and behave. Several notable platforms such as...

Despite jobs having requirements of a college degree, many struggle with the decision of whether or not they should apply to universities after high school. Photo via Pixabay.

The College Question: Should I Even Apply?

Zoey Huie September 22, 2025

It’s that time of year again: college application season. Will you be applying for the fall 2026 semester?  Many won’t, and that’s absolutely fine. Turning to trade schools, the military, and...

Used instruments are not always in poor condition.

Brand New or Gently Used: Why You Shouldn’t Second-Guess Buying Used Instruments

Juliette Gonzalez June 12, 2025

A lot of students who start to develop a real interest in certain instruments naturally look to take the next step by purchasing one. However, the downside is that not every student can afford a brand-new...

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 and none of them are multiple choice. Person B:...

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 was to raise mental health awareness and money for Active Minds,...

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 as a metaphor for censorship and corruption within the government....

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 self-driving cars to chatbots that talk like real people,...

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 newest sensation has shoppers lining up for hours outside...

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 of 28 Advanced Placement (AP) exams from College Board will...

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 of all time. Even if growing up you weren't a frequent...

While allegations are sometimes true, there are many times when they are false, but players cannot shake the stigma around it.

How Domestic Violence Allegations Tarnish the NFL’s Reputation and the Lives of Its Players

Aaron Robinson and Nathan Singh March 26, 2025

The National Football League (NFL) is comprised of the world's best football players, performing at the highest level every game. Despite the high skill level of these players, their outside life seems...

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