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Scarsdale High School's daily online news source

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Scarsdale High School's daily online news source

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Lilac Lin

Lilac Lin, Editor-in-Chief

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Scarsdale High School welcomes additional faculty to the community.

SHS Welcomes New Faculty

Lilac Lin, Sydney Piccoli, and Sam Siegel
October 6, 2021
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
I went hiking with my family and ate lunch with friends.

[Photo] The Maroon Staff Enjoys an Exciting Spring Break

Maroon Staff
April 4, 2021
As COVID cases at SHS increase, more students switch to all virtual learning.

Recent Cases Prompt Students to Go Virtual

Lilac Lin
November 10, 2020
Students intermix with other cohorts on the Scarsdale High School field.

Fall Sports Join Cohorts to Complete the Season

Lilac Lin
November 9, 2020
Teachers' Thoughts: Hybrid/Cross-Cohort Streaming

Teachers’ Thoughts: Hybrid/Cross-Cohort Streaming

Sydney Piccoli and Lilac Lin
November 4, 2020
Over the summer, many students used Instagram to start clubs and stay connected with others. Students for BIPOC, Scarsdale Political Unity Club, and the SHS Improv Club are some examples of these.

Students Take to Instagram to Create New Clubs

Lilac Lin
October 28, 2020
Parents express disdain for current learning model: Administration plans for cross cohort learning

Parents Express Disdain For Current Learning Model; Administration Plans For Cross Cohort Learning

Lilac Lin and Sam Siegel
October 15, 2020
AltruPrep’s website, https://altruprep.com/, features different packages that students can sign up for to purchase practice tests!

AltruPrep: Test Prep For A Good Cause

Lilac Lin
October 14, 2020
Long-time gender equality advocate and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last Friday at age 87.

The Death of an Icon: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87

Sydney Piccoli and Lilac Lin
September 24, 2020
The Unconventional Wisdom Project, created by Molly Flicker '22, presents articles from different viewpoints on controversial topics to help eliminate bias in our community.

The Unconventional Wisdom Project: Helping Students Eliminate Bias in News

Lilac Lin
June 30, 2020
Chat, a restaurant in Scarsdale village, is among many local restaurants who have started serving food outdoors.

Scarsdale Enters Phase 2 of Reopening

Lilac Lin
June 16, 2020
"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
Following recurrent instances of police brutality against African Americans, citizens have turned to protest against the system of racial inequality in the United States.

Black Lives Matter: Police Brutality Sparks Protests Against Racial Inequality

Lilac Lin and Sam Siegel
June 2, 2020
To cope with staying home all the time, I have been walking my dog and pretending that it counts as exercise.

[Photo] Quarantine in Photos

Maroon Staff
May 29, 2020
Drama Club Performs "Ten Ways To Survive Life In Quarantine" Over Zoom

Drama Club Performs “Ten Ways To Survive Life In Quarantine” Over Zoom

Lilac Lin
May 21, 2020
As states begin to reopen and jumpstart the economy, there are many severe potential ramifications.

States Make the Decision to Slowly Reopen

Lilac Lin
May 18, 2020
Look out for daily Student Government updates on their Instagram, shsgov!

Student Government Discusses How to Keep Students Engaged During Quarantine

Lilac Lin, News Editor
May 13, 2020
Stay organized and productive during the Coronavirus quarantine with this collage of items!

How to Stay Productive at Home

Lilac Lin
April 12, 2020
COVID-19 is making the flawed college process even more stressful for rising applicants.

Coronavirus’s Impact on the College Application Process

Lilac Lin
April 7, 2020
Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on local businesses, causing unemployment among workers.

Coronavirus’ Effect on Local Businesses

Lilac Lin
April 7, 2020
Credit: Pixabay

Distance Learning at SHS

Lilac Lin
March 18, 2020
Super Tuesday polls are dominated by democratic candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.

Super Tuesday: Biden and Sanders Push Ahead

Lilac Lin
March 16, 2020
After fans anxiously awaited a sequel to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Netflix finally released "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" two years later.

Review of To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You

Lilac Lin
February 26, 2020
The Robotics club features four different branches and focuses (programming, engineering, logistics, and outreach) so that even students who are not well-versed in computer science can become an integral part of the activities.

RoboRaiders Win at First Tech Challenge

Lilac Lin
February 20, 2020
Several SHS students took part in the annual Scholastic Art and Writing awards.

SHS Students Among Recipients of Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Lilac Lin and Sydney Piccoli
February 19, 2020
The Davos Conference this year was held from January 21 to January 24 and included 3,000 of the world’s most influential and powerful people.

World Leaders Meet at the Davos Conference

Lilac Lin
February 11, 2020
The cast of Parasite, including Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik,and Kang-Ho Song.

Parasite: Dark Comedy Shows Truths of Wealth Inequality

Lilac Lin
January 21, 2020
SHS Chamber and Symphonic Orchestras strived to ease audiences from the insomnia of testing week into the holiday break.

SHS Enjoys Annual Pre-Break Orchestra Concert

Lilac Lin
December 23, 2019
The SHS Drama Club's production of Cinderella ran from Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24.

Drama Club’s Modern Take on Cinderella Enchants Audiences

Lilac Lin
December 8, 2019
NAYTEA recently hosted the 2019 International STEAM Curriculum Developer Competition, in which Yokana and fellow SHS STEAM educator Brian McDonald won first place together.

SHS STEAM Teachers Win International 1st Prize for Curriculum and Teaching

Lilac Lin
November 26, 2019
Photo Credit: Maroon Staff

Joker Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Lilac Lin
November 7, 2019
The immediate controversy generated by a tweet by an NBA official in support of the pro-democracy Hong Kong protests has demonstrated the impact that international conflicts now have on American associations.

Pro-Democracy Tweet from NBA General Manager Invokes Outrage in China

Lilac Lin
October 21, 2019
A view of the US Open at The Arthur Ashe Stadium

US Open Finals

Lilac Lin
September 18, 2019
The highly-anticipated "IT Chapter Two" hit theaters on September 6, 2019. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

BOO! “IT Chapter Two” Review

Lilac Lin
September 15, 2019
Locations of fires in South America as detected by satellites in mid August. PC: NASA's Terra/Aqua MODIS

Fires Rage Through the Amazon

Lilac Lin
September 5, 2019
Photo Credit: Pixabay

Rocketman: Elton John’s Biopic Lifts Off

Lilac Lin
July 7, 2019
Freshman Class Event - Color Run

Freshman Class Event – Color Run

Lilac Lin
June 7, 2019
Photo Credit: Maroon Staff

Farewell to Lange’s

Lilac Lin
May 28, 2019
Senior Class Says "Bye" to High School in "Bye Bye Birdie"

Senior Class Says “Bye” to High School in “Bye Bye Birdie”

Lilac Lin
May 21, 2019
Photo Credit: Maroon Staff

SHS Carnival Cheers Up Bad Weather

Lilac Lin
May 2, 2019
Credit: Pexels

Five Feet Apart Review: Another Cliche Teen Romance?

Lilac Lin
April 27, 2019
Photo Credit: Maroon Staff

The Brave and The Bold of SHS Showcased at Jabberfest

Riddha Iyengar and Lilac Lin
April 20, 2019
Photo Credit: pixabay.com

Scarsdale Middle School Speech Contest 2019

Lilac Lin and Audrey Heidbreder
April 11, 2019
PC: Wiki Commons

College Admissions Scandal Raises Questions of Integrity

Audrey Heidbreder and Lilac Lin
March 30, 2019
Credit: Maroon Staff

To Kill a Mockingbird is Brought to Life on Broadway

Lilac Lin
March 12, 2019
Photo Credits to Katelin '19

SHS Orchestra Explores Austria and Hungary

Lilac Lin
March 5, 2019
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