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A Critique of Cardozo's Hall Sweep Policy: Is it Really Helping Students?

A Critique of Cardozo’s Hall Sweep Policy: Is it Really Helping Students?

Madison King December 18, 2024

Hall sweeps have been a procedure at Cardozo for quite some time — when students arrive late or are in the halls after the late bell, they are kept in a holding room or auditorium, rather than being...

Why the Embodiment of New York City is a Pigeon Statue

Why the Embodiment of New York City is a Pigeon Statue

Zoey Huie November 25, 2024

You read that right. This 16-foot tall statue perched right in the middle of Manhattan is what many people are saying symbolizes our glorious city.  Since the middle of October, this statue has been...

Why Our Generation is in a Nicotine Crisis

Why Our Generation is in a Nicotine Crisis

Aleeya Johnson and Makena Hannam November 25, 2024

In today's generation, vaping has become something trendy. Many teenagers pick up a vape after seeing their friends using one, not realizing what is in them or what habits they are establishing. All vapes...

Is It Really Worth the Risk? Why You Should Avoid Illegal Streaming Websites

Is It Really Worth the Risk? Why You Should Avoid Illegal Streaming Websites

Fatima Mukhtar November 22, 2024

When watching TV shows and movies, many people today rely on streaming services. However, not everyone can afford to pay for multiple services, especially with their prices quickly rising. Illegal websites...

Time's Up: Why the '10-Minute Rule' at Cardozo Treats Students Like Inmates

Time’s Up: Why the ’10-Minute Rule’ at Cardozo Treats Students Like Inmates

Madison King November 18, 2024

Where is the line that separates inmates and students? Schools and penitentiaries? In many New York City High Schools, specifically Cardozo, there has been a long-time rule referred to as the "10-minute...

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Underage Drinking is Filled with Hidden Dangers

Makena Hannam and Aleeya Johnson November 11, 2024

Today, one of the biggest issues that teens and young adults face is the peer pressure to partake in underage drinking. Underage drinking is one of the most pressing issues facing today’s youth, with...

Challenging Dress Codes is a Call for Fairness and Equality in Schools

Challenging Dress Codes is a Call for Fairness and Equality in Schools

Madison King October 30, 2024

I believe that school dress codes are among the most controversial topics students and faculty discuss. However, dress codes are often sexist, extreme, and ultimately objectifying. Many students experience...

No, Lunchly Isn't Healthier for You Than Lunchables

No, Lunchly Isn’t Healthier for You Than Lunchables

Katie Zhang October 30, 2024

Lunchables, a household name known for its convenience, has been on grocery store shelves for the past 35 years. They offer a variety of choices — pizza, crackers, nachos, you name it. It’s every kid's...

Why Beyoncé is the Top Artist of All Time

Why Beyoncé is the Top Artist of All Time

Jason Torres October 23, 2024

Beyoncé is a name that the whole world knows—a person that everyone looks up to and an artist who makes incredible music. She is one of the most successful female artists of our generation. Fierce...

Club Controversy: New S.O Rules Don't Work for Student's Needs

Club Controversy: New S.O Rules Don’t Work for Student’s Needs

Xenalee Chevres October 16, 2024

Following a meeting with the school president two weeks ago, controversy has arised over new rules for the 2024-2025 school year. This year, Cardozo High School is limiting the total number of clubs...

How AI is Affecting the Art and Media World for the Worse

How AI is Affecting the Art and Media World for the Worse

Juliette Gonzalez September 24, 2024

Artists, graphic designers, poets, writers — all people who dedicate their lives to children's books, animated cartoons, the 3D models in your favorite movies and games, and the pieces that hang on...

Why Public Transportation Should be Free

Why Public Transportation Should be Free

Jonathan T June 18, 2024

As America’s inflation rates continue to climb, so do the prices for transportation. On August 20th, 2023, bus fares were increased in order to keep up with the nation's inflation rates. Today, a single...

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