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Model UN club members were able to work around the obstacles and hold a conference on the American Revolution.

MUN Holds Makeshift Conference

Ben Spitalny January 7, 2021

With the pandemic forcing the usual conferences in Philadelphia and at Princeton to be canceled, the high school’s Model United Nations club had to get creative and improvise a fun event for their members.  They...

During the afternoon of January 6, a pro-Trump protest became violent as demonstrators toppled barricades, broke into the Capitol building, and attacked law enforcement and media.

Discord in DC: Trump Supporters Storm the US Capitol

Hyunjin Lee, Amelia Liu, and Daniel Rublin January 6, 2021

As per standard procedure, Congress met earlier today to certify the electoral count and confirm Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. Under normal circumstances, the proceeding is a formality, but objections...

The school is always looking to improve upon the current hybrid schedule and may be implementing new updates to the schedule.

Will the New Year Bring a New Schedule to SHS?

Hyunjin Lee and Alexandra Chu December 29, 2020

After the United States approved two COVID-19 vaccines, the long-awaited end to the pandemic was finally in sight. When Scarsdale High School officially reopened in September, many people were dubious...

Jamaal Bowman, left, is the Democratic Representative-elect for New Yorks 16th congressional district. Mondaire Jones, right, is the Democratic Representative-elect for New Yorks 17th congressional district.

Local Congress Welcomes New Faces: Jamaal Bowman and Mondaire Jones

Mason Lau and Ryan Jiang December 22, 2020

While the fervor of the Presidential election is still strong even weeks after Election Day, America now has its eyes on Congress where two fresh faces have caused shockwaves in the House of Representatives:...

In these unprecedented times, school spirit has been put on the back burner for many.

Spirit Week Lacks Spirit

Ella Hayes November 25, 2020

This past school week, from Monday the 16th to Friday the 20th, was spirit week at Scarsdale High School. Students in both cohorts had the opportunity to participate in all or any of the different spirit...

Some of the alterations made to the fitness center in order to abide by the new safety protocols.

SHS Fitness Center Reopens Amid Pandemic

Sydney Miller November 17, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Scarsdale this past spring and closed the high school, the Fitness Center closed as well. Even when school reopened in September, the Fitness Center remained closed until...

Emily Hansen and her friends during their trip to France two years ago.

Postponement of a Unique Opportunity Disappoints SHS Musicians

Hyunjin Lee and Emily Wang November 13, 2020

Music classes at SHS have taken a blow this year, especially large ensembles that find it hard to continue on with performances as groups. But there is one event in particular that was disappointing for...

The results of a mock election hosted by the social studies department are released, shedding light on the political divide within the Scarsdale High School community.

SHS Mock Election: Data and Analysis

Charlotte Davis and Ebonie Kibalya November 12, 2020

As much of our time and energy over the weeks building up to the national election were consumed by politics, many of our students took a moment to reflect on their opinions and cast a vote in the 2020...

All students are welcome to come to help raise money for In the Bag.

Junior Class Government Hosting School Walkathon

Ben Spitalny November 6, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 risks and restrictions, there is not as much opportunity for school events compared to prior years. It is very difficult to plan grade or school-wide events with the necessary distancing....

As the election nears, most polls have Joe Biden and the Democrats leading.

Pre-Election Poll Update

Ben Spitalny October 30, 2020

With an important election less than one week away, many are unsure which candidate will win and by what margin. Pollsters have been working almost the whole year trying to paint a clear picture on where...

Hong Kong riot police walk together down a road near Causeway Bay MTR station on Hong Kong Island (August 31, 2019)

Disney’s Mulan: Why People Are Boycotting the Film

Mykaela Madoff October 19, 2020

Fans of all ages have awaited Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan for years. Set in ancient China, it is the tale of an empowered young girl who fights for her country. The picture is a feminist narrative...

Quaker Ridge School closes for the day after two students exhibited possible symptoms of COVID-19.

QRS is Remote For the Day After Potential COVID-19 Cases Arise

Alexandra Chu October 15, 2020

At around 8:15 AM on Thursday, Scarsdale families received an email explaining that students attending Quaker Ridge School would not go to school that day. Earlier that morning, two students at QRS woke...

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