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Many argue that New York's safety transfer policy helps the bully, instead of helping the victim. Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels.
Understanding the Controversies Surrounding New York’s Safety Transfer Policy
Celia Liu • May 25, 2025
Ms. EJ wanted to talk about the struggles, joys, and achievements of Black women throughout history.
Mrs. EJ Honors Black Women in Powerful Book: Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee
Makena Hannam and Aleeya Johnson • May 23, 2025
Many students who were scheduled for the May 16 exam were forced to come take it another day due to serve issues with College Board. Photo curtesy of Unsplash.
Students Face Server Outage During AP Psychology Exam, Forcing Make Up Date
Melanie Gonzalez • May 22, 2025
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Sports
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
Coach O'Connor celebrated the achievements of the three senior players, who helped the team get big wins throughout their four years at Cardozo.
Signing Out and Signing Off: Senior Varsity Football Players Celebrate College Commitments
Melanie Gonzalez and Crystal Wang • May 9, 2025
Coach Taylor helps to keep the girls motivated both on the track and off.
Track Talk: Inside the Grit, Growth, and Team Spirit of Girls Track at Cardozo
Makena Hannam and Aleeya Johnson • May 6, 2025
Opinions
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...

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...

Arts & Entertainment
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...

Studio Ghibli, the producer of many cherished movies, such as My Neighbor Totoro (1988). Photo provided by IMDb.
The Ghibli Imitation: a Look Into the Studio Ghibli AI Trend
Zoey Huie • May 9, 2025

On Apr. 16, Japanese lawmakers debated whether AI-generated Studio Ghibli images should be banned due to copyright infringement.  For the...

Humans of Cardozo
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.
Michaela Rinaldi is a multi-sport athlete at Cardozo but has a deep love for softball, where she plays 2nd base and shortstop.
Mr. Levine has been teaching at Cardozo since the early 2000s.
World News
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
Katie Zhang • May 19, 2025

After his victory in the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump’s presidency has been highlighted by his economic measures impacting the...

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
Tariffs impact more than just foreign economics, with students worried about their trickle down effects. Photo by Giorgio Trovato via Unsplash.
New Tariffs Could Be a Downfall for American Students
April 28, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Mevlia Zilkic
Mevlia Zilkic
Junior Reporter

Mevlia Zilkic is a junior at Cardozo. She is ethnically from Montenegro and Bosnia and is proud of where she comes from. She speaks Montenegrin, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and...

Isis Irizarry
Isis Irizarry
Junior Reporter

Isis Irizarry is a junior at Cardozo and a reporter for the Verdict. She is an active member of the fencing team. She is creative, outgoing, and definitely likes to engage with...

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