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Maroon

A lockdown on May 21st causes Scarsdale High School students to have diverse reactions and thoughts.

Students React to the School Lockout

Lilac Lin, Sam Siegel, and Sydney Piccoli May 25, 2021

On Friday, May 21, Principal Kenneth Bonamo declared that the school would enter lockout during 4th period, while refraining from giving students and staff any additional information. The administration...

The third season finale of the survival show Youth With You was canceled due to a milk controversy.

“Youth With You:” Hard Work Gone to Waste?

Hannah Wang, May 20, 2021

On February 18, 2021, the first episode of the third season of "Youth With You" (青春有你) was aired. "Youth With You" (YWY) is a Chinese survival show for people training to debut in a music group...

The senior prank this year consisting of lobsters poses ethical and moral dilemmas with SHS students and SHSs H.E.L.P Animals Club.

Controversy Over This Year’s Fishy Senior Prank

Charlotte Davis May 20, 2021

Last Friday, May 14, was the final day of the school year for the class of 2021, and it was undoubtedly a memorable last day. The weather was amazing, spirits were high, and seniors were saying goodbye...

Alex Coeytaux 21 prepares to catch a pass.

Boys’ Lacrosse Team Off to a Hot Start in the Spring Season

Ethan Rifkin May 18, 2021

With their season cut off short last spring, the Scarsdale Boys’ Lacrosse team was anxious to get out onto the field this season. At the beginning of the school year, no one knew if there was even going...

. While the practice of the SBNC nominees running unopposed has been the norm for decades, in recent years, more candidates have challenged the SBNC-nominated candidates.

An Unusual Year Calls for an Unusual School Board Election

Daniel Rublin May 16, 2021

In general, Scarsdale School Board elections consist of a process where candidates apply to be nominated by the School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC), which consists of people elected to vet and select...

Due to COVID-19, the policies on the NY Regents have changed.

Everything You Need To Know About This Year’s Regents Exams

Charlotte Davis May 13, 2021

After over a year of non-traditional school, students have not been able to learn the curriculum in a way that is compatible with a normal school year. While it can be argued that students have become...

The air freshener became a symbol of change after the murder of Daunte Wright.

Say His Name: Daunte Wright

Hannah Wang May 12, 2021

Just ten miles away from where the Derek Chauvin trial took place, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot by a police officer on April 11th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wright had pulled over to...

India experiences new wave of COVID-19, prompting thousands to worry about the countrys current state.

The Unexpected COVID Crisis in India

Hannah Wang May 12, 2021

Unlike the United States that experienced a high number of COVID-19 cases in January and early February 2021, cases in India were dropping to record low numbers below 10,000 per day. The growing possibility...

The Derek Chauvin Trial: What His Conviction Means for America

The Derek Chauvin Trial: What His Conviction Means for America

Alexandra Chu May 3, 2021

On April 20, 2021, in one of the most closely watched trials recently, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of killing George Floyd. Chauvin faced one count of second-degree murder, one count of third-degree...

Simone Glajchen ’23 and Cindy DeDianous ’23 have recently relaunched the Scientific Scarsdalian, SHSs very own scien

Scientific Scarsdalian: A Fresh Take on Scientific Literature

Mason Lau April 29, 2021

While Maroon covers stories over a wide range of topics, seldom will you find an interesting read regarding science, both in the Scarsdale community and the world at large. Simone Glajchen ’23 and Cindy...

Use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been paused in the United States after reports of blood clotting linked to the J&J vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Hold in the United States

Ryan Jiang April 21, 2021

On April 13, 2021, the CDC released a statement on the pause of the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Investigation revealed that severe types of blood clots may have been linked to the use of...

The PTA encourages SHS students to work on their physical health and gives students the opportunity to win amazing prizes!

PTA Program 20For21 Gets SHS Moving Again

Drew Siegel, April 16, 2021

COVID-19 has taken its toll on all aspects of students’ lives, including physical and mental well-being. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health’s (DOH)...

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