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The 85-year-old Holocaust survivor spoke about life after liberation from the Nazis.
Living History With Sami Steigmann
Melanie Gonzalez • April 29, 2025
9th graders visited the library during their English class in order to celebrate World Book Day and grab a free book from the English department.
Discover Your Next Must-Read: Cardozo Hosts Annual Book Giveaway
Zoey Huie and Madison King • April 25, 2025
Ever since 2021, snow days have turned into remote snow days, and it continues into the 2024-2025 school year. Photo by Compare Fibre via Unsplash.
Remote Snow Days: The Hero That No One Needed
Zoey Huie • April 25, 2025
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Sports
The girls wrestling team is bringing big wins to Cardozo this year.
How the Girls Wrestling Team Is Building Strength, Confidence, and Sisterhood
Aleeya Johnson • April 24, 2025
The FIFA World Cup will bring forth new changes for 2026. Photo via Pexels by Kevin McCartney.
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup Will Redefine the Sport
Greg Injoyan • April 19, 2025
The boys lacrosse team has come a long way in a short period of time. Photo from GoFundMe.
Behind The Scenes with Boys Lacrosse
Makena Hannam • April 14, 2025
Opinions
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...

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...

Arts & Entertainment
Different cultures prepare their steak at different temperatures. Photo by Steve Ding via Unsplash.
A Worldwide View on Steak Preferences
Gilbert Flecha Jr • April 24, 2025

A mainstay of cuisine, steak is eaten all around and each nation adds special tastes, customs, and flavors to the menu. From the sophisticated...

The spring weather is the best time to have an outdoor experience with friends. Photo by Zhanhong Cheng via Unsplash.
Spring Activities You and Your Crew Will Love
Xenalee Chevres • April 23, 2025

As the weather continues to improve and get warmer into the early days of April, the warm spring air unlocks so many opportunities to try something...

Humans of Cardozo
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.
As a sophomore, Farhabi looks forward to the next two years at Cardozo. Photo curtesy of Farhabi.
Yeyeong Chang has spent the last four years at Cardozo immersed in different programs, clubs, and organizations, making her time truly special.
Despite the changing world of technology, Melania Avedian has their eyes set on a future in art. Photo submitted by Melania Avedian.
World News
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
Greg Injoyan • April 29, 2025

Each year on April 24, we honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians systematically murdered in the Ottoman Empire during and after World...

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
Some students are unsure if they should put all of their information on their FAFSA applications, knowing that things can take a left turn. Photo by Andre Hunter via Unsplash.
ICE Deportations Raise Concerns for Future High School Graduates
April 25, 2025
Students can stay organized by practicing self-care and keeping up with the most important tasks they have. Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich via Pexels.
How to Stay More Organized this School Year
April 11, 2025
Changes to the tax laws have impacted schools, leaving them with less funds for hiring, supplies, and students overall.
How Tax Changes Can Impact Schools Nationwide
April 3, 2025
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Yusuf Rahimi
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Yusuf Rahimi is a junior at Cardozo and is a reporter for The Verdict. He is an opportunist by engaging in the school as much as he can. Yusuf is a courageous and charismatic person.

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Alexandrea Fannell is a junior at Cardozo. She's in the journalism program, where she expresses herself through writing. She's the vice president of the Psychology Club and a beloved...

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