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Scarsdale High School's daily online news source

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Scarsdale High School's daily online news source

Maroon

As TikTok continues to dominate the social media landscape, it leaves society wondering what, in particular, about this platform encourages such a widespread audience.

Is TikTok an Indication of Gen-Z’s Brilliance, or its Flaws?

Ebonie Kibalya August 23, 2020

Tiktok has managed to sneak up behind the social media industry, going from a small musical.ly-esque platform to an app that has been downloaded more than a billion times since its launch in 2017, and...

With limited testing options for incoming applicants due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools have considered going test optional, or even announcing they will not consider standardized tests in their admissions process.

Test Optional Movement amid Covid-19

Emily-Jane Luo July 22, 2020

A record number of colleges are joining more than 1,100 others that have already dropped standardized test scores for entrance, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing. That is nearly...

What else could go wrong in 2020? News flash: A lot.

The 2020 Horror Forecast

Josh Bock July 18, 2020

The world is like a vacuum cleaner, in that it is filled with dirt and it sucks.  I’ve always wanted to say that, but now I can’t, because recently the world stopped sucking and instead entered...

A Look at An Empty SHS

A Look at An Empty SHS

Maroon Staff July 8, 2020

Since March 9th, Scarsdale High School has been closed. Learning has been moved online, and hallways and desks are empty. These dreary photos of SHS are a look at what school looks like without students...

Netflixs Outer Banks has blown up among high schoolers everywhere.

Outer Banks: Everyone’s Quarantine Addiction

Charlotte Davis and Eve Rich July 4, 2020

*Spoilers ahead!* If you're anything like us, we suspect that your free time in quarantine has been occupied with one of two activities - sleeping and watching TV. However, you have probably come to...

Instagram account Scarsdale4Change strives to help students find ways to make a difference.

Sophomores Raise Awareness for BLM Using Instagram

Ben Spitalny July 1, 2020

George Floyd’s death inspired people around the country to educate themselves and others on systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Many students are currently raising awareness of...

Car Parade Honors Graduating Seniors

Car Parade Honors Graduating Seniors

Maroon Staff July 1, 2020

On June 23rd, the class of 2020 gathered at SHS in their freshly decorated cars for the graduation car parade. Teachers lined the parking lots with signs congratulating the seniors and cheered as the...

The Unconventional Wisdom Project, created by Molly Flicker 22, presents articles from different viewpoints on controversial topics to help eliminate bias in our community.

The Unconventional Wisdom Project: Helping Students Eliminate Bias in News

Lilac Lin June 30, 2020

The Unconventional Wisdom Project is a website that selects and organizes articles with different stances on important, current issues. With everything that is going on in the world today, it can be difficult...

For the safety of the community, it is crucial that all citizens stop smiling immediately.

All Enjoyable Activities Indefinitely Cancelled

Josh Bock June 29, 2020

To whom it may concern, Summer is here, and we understand that you have been patiently awaiting our response to the ever-changing circumstances. Here at The Summer Program You Have Been Looking Forward...

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato

We Will Me(e)t Again

Emily-Jane Luo June 27, 2020

On June 8th, 2020, Mr. Amédée Williams, the orchestra director at SHS, hosted an orchestra webinar masterclass provided by four members of the MET orchestra. Four SHS violinists were asked to perform...

Black artists speak out against racism through release of new music.

Black Artists Lead Music Revolution Against Racism

Sydney Piccoli, Feature Editor June 27, 2020

As society remains in a socially-distant landscape, creative artists, such as musicians, are using the desolate time to focus on their artwork and draw inspiration from the wave of activism that has submerged...

There are many ways to educate yourself and contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Trusted Resources to Educate Yourself on Racism

Ebonie Kibalya June 25, 2020

Social media can be an invaluable source of information, news, and expression - but it can also be overwhelming. During the past few weeks, America has been addressing some long-overdue topics in the discussion...

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