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Class-action lawsuit filed against the College Board over student disadvantages during AP tests.

Critiques of the College Board: Students Sue Over AP Exams

Alicia Xin and Katherine Shi June 15, 2020

Introduction On May 19, 2020, during the second week of 2020 AP testing, FairTest, an organization dedicated to keeping standardized testing fair, filed a lawsuit regarding the AP tests against the...

A snapshot of the Green Ribbon Club bakesale, pre coronavirus.

Green Ribbon Club Spotlight

Alexandra Chu June 15, 2020
Green Ribbon Club promotes mental health in the COVID-19 era.
The Survivor Winners at War finale capped off what has been an intense season.

Survivor “Winners at War”: Who Will Be the Ultimate Champion?

Jolie Kantor June 15, 2020

This season of Survivor definitely did not disappoint. The finale only added to the craziness of the season. Beginning with Natalie’s return from the Edge of Extinction and ending with the ultimate Survivor...

SHS math teacher Laura Estersohn set to retire after twenty-three years.

Laura Estersohn Bids Farewell to SHS

Sam Wachs June 13, 2020

Over the span of twenty-three years, SHS math teacher Laura Estersohn has taught nearly every math course, leaving students with more knowledge and a greater appreciation for mathematical and statistical...

Sheilah Chasons design and build students have been exploring innovative solutions to the new challenges of distance learning.

Design and Build Curriculum Redesigned

Ryan Seibold June 12, 2020

Sheilah Chason, an SHS math and STEAM teacher, recently redesigned the curriculum for her design and build elective class. At school, the class focused on woodworking and creating everyday appliances like...

How are sports leagues around the world coming back?

When Are Sports Coming Back?

Ben Spitalny June 11, 2020

As parts of the country and the world begin to reopen, different sports leagues are also coming back.  Sports have recently returned to South Korea, where the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) has...

Scarsdale High School Juniors participate in an e-learning exchange with students from the Uccellis School in Udine, Italy

SHS Goes Global (Via Zoom)

Ariel Weinsaft June 11, 2020

With SHS global opportunities, for the most part, postponed and even canceled in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Scarsdale High School students might feel like they are missing out on the learning experience...

Students React To Cancellations of Sleepaway Camps

Students React To Cancellations of Sleepaway Camps

Sydney Piccoli June 11, 2020

In light of the coronavirus, a majority of sleep away camps have canceled this summer to ensure the safety of their staff members and campers. Camps that are still scheduled to go on risk spreading the...

On May 30, 2020, SpaceX and NASA collaborated to launch US astronauts into space from US soil for the first time since 2011.

NASA and SpaceX Collaborate to “Relaunch” Missions from US Soil

Katherine Shi June 10, 2020

Amidst the protests and the fights for racial justice nationwide, the afternoon of Saturday, May 30, 2020, marked a significant day in US history; it was the first time since 2011 that astronauts were...

Scarsdale Sophomore Lydia Doherty delivering food to the Salvation Army.

Scarsdale Sophomores Lead Community Food Collection

Ben Spitalny June 8, 2020

For as far as Lydia Doherty ’22 and Sabrina Finegold ’22 can remember, there were barely any people waiting outside for food at the Salvation Army. However, after COVID-19 caused nearly 200,000 Hudson...

Scenes from a New Normal

Scenes from a New Normal

Jake Lubin, Will Reed, and Jordan Cascade June 5, 2020

Scenes from a New Normal is a documentary that captures the Coronavirus pandemic through the lens of one town: Scarsdale, New York. After over 25 interviews and 38 hours of footage, the final film compiles...

As long as we are accommodating students who need help, the benefits of letter grades outweigh the drawbacks.

SHS Maintains Traditional Grading Policy For Second Semester

Lilac Lin June 4, 2020

On April 3rd, Scarsdale High School made the decision to stick with traditional letter grades for the remainder of the school year. Because coronavirus has upheaved so many aspects of daily life, many...

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