Sitting in a classroom always gets boring sooner or later. For two weeks, we had the chance to switch our typical classmates for penguins, seals, ice, and more penguins as we made our way to Antarctica, which is called the “Greatest classroom on Earth.” Students on Ice (SOI), which has given Antarctica this title, is Read More »
October 31st. The day when all those pesky children badger their poor parents for the costume of the newest television fad. The day they storm into 99 cent stores and stock up on eggs and shaving cream, which can later be found on the neighborhood schools and homes. The day when they march up to Read More »
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance,” states Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. What? In other words, any opportunities available for boys must Read More »
We all know the many four-lettered words that can’t be said on public television, written in newspapers, or exclaimed in the middle of class. And, despite their outward secrecy, we all know exactly what the words are and how to use them. Well, there may soon be another word to put into the same pile, Read More »
A Saturday in Manhattan will soon cost us another fifty cents for the round trip. To the misfortune of most New Yorkers who take advantage of public transportation, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board recently approved a new budget plan. Thanks to our state’s government and its bailout plan, MTA fairs will only increase twenty-five cents, Read More »
October and November are arguably the most stressful two months of the year for seniors. And probably the beginning of a streak of nerve-wracking months for juniors. With SATs and college applications on our plates, the school has been trying to simplify the process by arranging for a trip to CSI and a College Night. Read More »
