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Reimagining the Regents: Transforming Educational Assessments

Ariana Riggi and Rory Winston • January 8, 2024

Mandatory Regents exams, which have been a part of New York State educational policy since 1865, and have undergone numerous changes over the years, may soon evolve to be optional. New York State has...

Matilda Review

Emily Schulmann, Writer • December 22, 2023

SHS drama director Barbra Malecki and students worked to bring Matilda the Musical to the Scarsdale High School stage. Over three consecutive nights, December 17, 18 and 19, the drama club performed the...

Universal Club Meeting Meets with Moderate Success

Rory Winston, Writer • December 17, 2023

On Friday, October 27th, 2023 SHS students enjoyed a special treat. Instead of a typical Friday morning, students had the opportunity to attend club meetings between 8:00 and 8:35 AM, during what is usually...

Black Friday: From Chaotic Crowds to Clicks and Comfort

Rory Winston and Justin Zhang • December 16, 2023

The Friday after Thanksgiving, with its reputation of large, hectic crowds rushing into stores, seems to have lost its spark. Videos capturing the chaos of people willing to get injured to score a discount...

Habitat For Humanity Holds Annual Festive Fundraising Event

Rory Winston and Zoe Winston • December 16, 2023

On December 8th, the annual Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread House building fundraiser took place in SHS’s cafeteria. It is a great hallmark of the holiday season drawing crowds of all ages and allowing...

December School Government House Meeting Notes

Matan Davies, News Editor • December 16, 2023

A lot was discussed at the school and class government house meeting on December 14, 2023. Here’s a summary of what went on: Principal Kenneth Bonamo said that he was looking forward to the upcoming...

Frozen Yogurt is Back: Fan Favorite Treat Returns to the Learning Commons Menu

Zoe Winston • November 20, 2023

Costing just 85¢ per ounce, a new treat greeted SHS students last month in the Learning Commons. A glimmering silver box featuring three handles radiated joy across the building, welcoming the return...

Remembering Dianne Feinstein

Caroline Calvert and Ava Schnipper • November 20, 2023

Dianne Feinstein (D), the first Jewish woman elected to the U.S. Senate, died on September 29, 2023. Feinstein became California’s first female U.S. senator in 1992 and was reelected five times. In...

In the News 11/13

Matan Davies • November 19, 2023

Sports: In soccer, Chelsea tied Manchester City in the Premier League in an exciting 4-4 match, and Manchester United suffered a shocking loss to Copenhagen in the Champions League, losing 3-4. In basketball,...

Fundraising, Food, and Friends: SHS’s Student Government Holds the Fifth Annual Community Dinner

Zoe Winston • November 19, 2023

On November 6th, the SHS student government’s fifth annual community dinner occurred. This popular event is aimed at bringing the Scarsdale community together to raise money for a selected charity. This...

In the News Week of 10/30

Adam Rublin • October 31, 2023

MLB World Series Begins, NBA Season Kicks Off The MLB playoffs are nearing the end, as the World Series has begun. The two teams that remain are the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will...

A Series of Unfortunate Events: Rain Takes Over SHS

Neha Nayakkar, Drew Siegel, and Jean Sung • October 8, 2023

Waking to the sound of crashing raindrops at the dawn of September 29th, SHS seniors and teachers were alerted by frantic messages and emails about limited parking. Ducks took a swim in the gravel...