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Upperclassmen taking a photo after Awareness Weekend
Students and staff come together for fall awareness weekend
Tatiana Kelly, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

On Nov. 8 and 9, students and staff came together for two nights to connect and listen to each other at Awareness Weekend. Awareness Weekend was started by a former social worker, Jim McGowan, back in 1989. It was modeled...

The view from outside Music Box theater.
Field trip to “Suffs” on Broadway
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • December 20, 2024

On Dec. 4, upperclassmen and chaperones enjoyed the play “Suffs” by Shaina Taub at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. The play followed the story of the Women’s Suffrage Movement through the perspective of...

Representatives from the Women’s Diversity Network.
Women’s Empowerment Club hosts Day of the Girl
Faith Smith and Aylin Ortez Alvarez December 19, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Women’s Empowerment Club held its seventh annual Day of the Girl conference with more than 100 students in attendance. Female speakers were invited to share their stories on topics such as the...

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Hall Happenings: Family Holiday Traditions
Hall Happenings: Family Holiday Traditions
Mehreen Mufti, Staff • December 20, 2024
Discover the favorite holidays of students and the cherished traditions they share with their families. From festive meals to unique customs, explore how these special times create lasting memories and strengthen family bonds.
Bags of food donations lined up in the halls of the time out room prepared to be given to each family. Each bag is stamped with a paper containing the number of which family it will be given to and, most times, it also contains a kind message for the holiday season. (Amelia Kasten)
Students and staff take action to make the holiday season special for all
Amelia Kasten, Editor-in-Chief • December 20, 2024

The holiday season is stereotypically filled with love, family, and delicious food. However, this is unfortunately not a reality for all. To combat this and help create a...

A student's energy drink.
The negative impacts of energy drinks
Ariana Bouchard, Staff member • December 19, 2024

Energy drinks have become a very big part of students’ lives. Students see them as a quick solution to tiredness, especially during exams or late-night study sessions. However,...

The boy’s track team begins their run during practice after school on November 21st, on the Clifton Laplatney track. 
John Yuli (11), Mason Wernersbach (11), and Cole Lyons (12).
Let the winter sports begin!
Amelia Kasten and John (Jack) Horodiski December 17, 2024

Last year’s winter sports teams brought Bay Shore huge success, and many are hoping for sports teams to have another noteworthy season. On Monday, Nov. 18, the winter sports season at Bay Shore High School officially began....

School spirit soars
School spirit soars
Malaia Marrow, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

With pom-poms in hand and energy to spare, the cheerleading team is ready to kick off another exciting season. As they practice high-flying stunts, intricate routines, and crowd-rousing cheers, the team is determined...

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“Wicked”: The most gravity defying movie of the year 
Alexander Ortega, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

"Wicked," written by Winnie Holzman with music composed by Stephen Schwartz, originally premiered as a musical on Broadway. The 2024 movie adaptation starring Cynthia...

My First Cabaret Experience
My First Cabaret Experience
December 20, 2024
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Should Student-Athletes have gym class?
Should Student-Athletes have gym class?
John (Jack) Horodiski, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

High school is a time when students juggle a lot of responsibilities. From homework to sports practice to a social life, balancing everything can be even harder for student-athletes who have long, exhausting...

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