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Opinion Editor explores his confusion surrounding Columbus Day, posing several questions to the audience.

The Columbus Day Conundrum

Mason Lau November 1, 2021

Pop quiz: who was the first European to step foot on the continent of North America? (Hint: it wasn’t Columbus, surprise-surprise) If you said Amerigo Vespucci— the Florentine explorer who realized...

Privilege is a widely discussed concept in Scarsdale High School, but the question becomes how should we correctly approach our privilege?

Scarsdale’s Approach to Privilege: Atticus Finch and Global Citizenship Day

Romir Srivastava and Alicia Xin October 28, 2021

For a long time, I have grappled with my privilege. I know what it is--I can define “privilege” in words, but no matter how hard I try I can’t feel it. To be quite honest, I don’t know what to...

Squid Game: What’s With the Obsession?

Squid Game: What’s With the Obsession?

Hannah Wang and Alexandra Chu October 24, 2021

Just a day after its release, Squid Game rose to 8th on Netflix’s U.S. Top Ranked list, and it quickly was able to take its place as first only a few days later. It has been able to keep within the top...

In addition to finding success on Broadway, Dear Evan Hansen is now making a name for itself in movie theaters.

Presenting Dear Evan Hansen: From Broadway to Theaters

Drew Siegel October 16, 2021

“Amazing” was the only word that came to mind after I saw the movie “Dear Evan Hansen.” From the emotional rollercoasters, to the character development, director Stephen Chbosky did everything...

With the Scarsdale librarys recent opening, Barnes and Nobles must now compete for title of best study location—who will win?

Where to Study: Scarsdale Public Library or Barnes & Noble?

Drew Siegel October 9, 2021

Imagine this: You have a big test tomorrow, but you between your mother watching television in the kitchen and your sister chatting on FaceTime with her friends you just can't focus. So, you need to...

Opinion editor Emily-Jane Luo weighs in on Scarsdale offering AT courses as opposed to AP classes.

AT Courses: Better or Worse Than APs?

Emily-Jane Luo October 8, 2021

Between the years of 2007 and 2009, Scarsdale High School transitioned from Advanced Placement (AP) to Advanced Topics (AT) courses. Prior to the change, about 70 percent of the 1,500+ students at SHS...

The MCU welcomes Shang-Chi into its increasingly diverse cast of heroes.

Opinion: Shang-Chi Is the COVID-Era’s Biggest Hit

Ryan Jiang October 3, 2021

Shang-Chi, Marvel’s most recent blockbuster, has shattered expectations and surprised audiences around the world with its action-packed story and message. Shang-Chi has broken records and been crowned...

Opinion editor Mason Lau answers what 9/11 means to him as a member of Generation Z.

9/11: Burden or Responsibility?

Mason Lau September 24, 2021

September 10, 2021 was like any other day for all of us— save for an unusually long moment of silence to acknowledge the tragedy of 9/11. As I sat there in my second period Spanish class, eyes downcast,...

Maroon reviews Marvel Studios Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, offering our opinions on its premiere.

Movie Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings

Alicia Xin and Amelia Liu September 16, 2021

Complete with armrest-gripping action sequences and glowing magic weapons, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Marvel’s new superhero movie, was everything to be expected and more. The movie follows...

High School Musical: The Musical shares its first episode, bringing much excitement to the audience after a lengthy wait.

High School Musical: The Musical Brings Nostalgia to Viewers

Drew Siegel, June 1, 2021

The wait is finally over. High School Musical’s sequel, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series released its first episode of season two on May 14th. Rumors that there would be a fourth movie of...

Olivia Rodrigos new album SOUR came out earlier this month; heres an honest review.

Olivia Rodrigo Is A Songwriting Genius

Lydia Jin, June 1, 2021

Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo first came to the spotlight as a solo artist when she released her single “drivers license” on January 8th, 2021. The world was in shock as they listened to her powerful...

The Scarsdale Public Library recently opened a cafe called the Apiary as part of their recent renovation. Considering the library is located right near SHS, students had high hopes for a new favorite restaurant.

Review: The Apiary at Scarsdale Public Library

Drew Siegel May 25, 2021

The Scarsdale Public Library recently opened a cafe called the Apiary as part of their recent renovation. The Apiary offers a large variety of homemade foods and drinks from cappuccinos and breakfast burritos...

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