Check your source: How reliable is Wikipedia?
by Rebecca Seidel | THE CLASSIC | Townsend Harris High School
The greeting words on Wikipedia’s homepage (wikipedia.org) speak the truth. “Anyone” means anyone: a credited expert, an unqualified stranger, or someone who is just really bored. It can even be you.... More»

Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
by Eric Gustaffson | CURTIS LOG | Curtis High School
The recession that is currently facing the citizens of the United States has already affected many different areas of the population, and now Curtis has begun to feel its effects as well. The city’s public schools, have been beset with large and unexpected cuts.... More»

Locker Crush! Shared Lockers Cause Crowding and Gridlock in Hallways
by Sade Stewart | THE RAVEN | Bronx Academy of Letters
Freshman Shakira Cogswell finds it really hard to stand up from her bottom locker. Because of the crowded locker areas, Cogswell claims she is often stuck on the floor at least 5 minutes because she fears that she will bang her head on an open locker door or bump someone on her way up. Ninth grade teacher Antoine Jumelle said that he has often been late to classes and important meetings because it’s hard to make it through the crowded hallways.... More»

Teen Dating Violence
by Samantha Radlevich and Samantha Murillo | ARGUS | Midwood High School
Hearts thumping, emotions running, and butterflies in the stomach; its young love. When in love, we impatiently wait to see our boyfriends or girlfriends. We try to go the extra distance in order to see them. Holding hands in the hallways, laughing, and talking; yeah we’ve seen it all. However, there is a fine line between a relationship that consists of trust and respect and a relationship based on manipulation... More»

Twilight series is popular; some are unimpressed
by Sarah Mahmood | THE CLASSIC | Townsend Harris High School at Queens College
“Don’t forget to bring in Twilight,” says a message scrawled on the whiteboard of a locker. A picture of actor Robert Pattinson, as the series’ character Edward Cullen, adorns another locker nearby. A student, walking to her next class, intently discusses the book with her friend... More»

Student Volunteers Rebuilding New Orleans, One Home at a Time
by Octaviar Latty | THE VERDICT | Benjamin Cardozo High School
While most students spent their New Years’ Eve partying and hanging out with friends, seniors Sable and Sasha Boykin volunteered part of their winter vacation to help rebuild the homes of Hurricane Katrina victims in Biloxi and Long Beach, Mississippi from December 29, 2008- January 3, 2009... More»

Promise of Obama
by Emily Torkel | ARGUS | Midwood High School
It took over one hundred years, but another tall, lanky man came east from Illinois to the White House. Taking the oath of office with his hand on Abraham Lincoln’s bible, Barack Obama epitomized many of Lincoln’s ideals. He followed Lincoln’s lead in bringing former political rivals into the government. I believe Obama can change the country the same way Lincoln di.... More»

Blocked! Who Decides what Websites BAOL Students can Access?
by Jose Marrero | THE RAVEN | Bronx Academy of Letters
Does the school Internet blocking system unnecessarily plague students, or does it give them the best possible Internet experience?... More»

Cyberbulling Issue Heats Up
by Hyemin Yi | HERE AND NOW | Stuyvesant High School
Everyday, millions of teens live in two worlds—“real life” and the Internet. Meet Mia*. While an eighth grader at a Manhattan school, she and two of her classmates met on a role-playing Web site. Her friends created a character meant to closely resemble a guy Mia liked. They set up a date, but planned for Mia to get stood up... More»

A Peaceful Place for Seniors
by Michelle Gonzalez | THE RAVEN | Bronx Academy of Letters
It’s 12:58 and the bell has just rung, ending fifth period. All the students take a much-needed break and leave class to enjoy their lunch period. Seniors rush to their lockers, grab their sweaters and head for the doors. They are definitely appreciative of this privilege – being able to get food of their choice and enjoy the pleasant weather outside.... More»

Paper Consumption
by Sarah Vorsanger | ARGUS | Midwood High School
The combination of students and their sidekicks was never a big problem until recently. As the popularity of these multi-capable mini computers continues to grow, so does the number of text messages and Instant Messaging inside classrooms... More»

That Sneaky Sidekick
by Sarah Vorsanger | THE BLACKHAWK | Information and Technology High School
Paper consumption plays an important role in our lives, especially in school. With all the handouts, tests, and homework assignments teachers give, the amount of paper used by the average school is astonishing... More»

Riders Feel Fare Hike is Not Fair
by Uzair Hasan | HERE AND NOW | Francis Lewis High School
Chris Waugh, an accountant from Queens, used to drive every day to work in Manhattan. With the price of gas started going up, in March, he quit driving and started taking the subway. Now, he's saving more money. But, subway fares might once again be on the rise, posing a financial threat not only to Chris... More»

Chinatown Senior Center keeps the 60-to-90-young crowd busy.
by Gavin Huang | HERE AND NOW | Stuyvesant High School
Every morning, 83-year-old Yuet-Hing Wong is among the 500 folks who pass through the doors of the Chinatown Senior Center on Mulberry Street. Like this grandmother, they come for dance lessons and English classes. After she helps serve lunch, she sits down and eats with friends. At 6 p.m., she walks home with her 90-year-old neighbor... More»