Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, you think you’d know it all. But there are some peculiar holidays that nobody knows about- mostly because it’s ridiculous why they exist! National Watermelon Day Apparently, August 3rd is the day to eat lots of watermelon. This holiday is a fun summer celebration to honor the popular, refreshing summer fruit that is roughly 92% water, offering relief from high temperatures . It promotes consumption of this hydrating, nutrient-rich treat th

Japan: Dorayaki Japan has always been known for its futuristic technology and unique culture, making it a staple choice for vacations and visiting. The country has a long history of customs and traditions, along with another famous part of their legacy: food. Japan’s cuisine, especially its desserts, has a lot of recognition across the world. One of these confections can be found all over Asia, being a staple of Japan’s history: Dorayaki. History Dorayaki’s origin starts in t

We all get bored every once in a while, probably because each and every generation has a shorter and shorter attention span. A great way to achieve that boost of Dopamine quickly is to look at an interesting website. So here’s a compiled list of my personal favorites. Neal.fun   https://neal.fun Neal.fun is a cool little website that has lots of mini-games and cool informational pages. Most famous for the mini-game “*The Password Game,” a game where you have to make a passwo

The New York Mets have been absolutely ALIVE this offseason. Their 2025 starting 9 is almost unidentifiable if you compare it to this year's starting nine. 2025's starting 9 consisted of: SS: Francisco Lindor RF: Juan Soto 1B: Pete Alonso 3B: Mark Vientos LF: Brandon Nimmo DH: Starling Marte C: Luis Torrens 2B: Brett Baty CF: Jose Siri  This was the Mets usual lineup, as they were used to most people on this roster for many years. The Mets had very high expectations that sea

It’s the month of January and a lot has happened this month on and off Broadway. But what are some of the most important events that happened this month?  Closings There have been many closings, like one of the most iconic Broadway shows, Beetlejuice , closed on January 3rd after its 13 week run, Waiting For Godot  recently closed on January 4th and Queen Of Versailles ,   starring one of the most influential Broadway stars: Kristen Chenoweth closed on January 4th. Not to men

I’m sure there must be PLENTY of music lovers in our school. From K-Pop to rock music, we all have our various music tastes. And I’m here to talk about mine! Everyone has heard about Harry Styles; record breaking music artist, former One Direction member, and one of the most popular singers of our generation. Whoever is also a fan of Harry knows about how he went on a hiatus after his “Love on Tour” in July 2023. Fans all over the world have been wondering and hoping that thi

A Refresher…….. Arcturus:  No, OH I MEAN OBVIOUSLY!!! I only came with him because one, he was the closest to my house, and two, my bike broke because of him. Therefore, I rode with him to make him pay. However, I will never ride with such a disappointing, lowlife, obnoxious, and broke driver again. He doesn’t even know how to fold his clothes…A-Actually, he sent me a selfie to show me all of his success in making his…really “interesting” game that’s popular, but then I saw a

On February 13, 2020, Samantha Pauly made her (kind of unofficial) Broadway debut as Katherine Howard in Six the Musical . Now, Samantha Pauly stars as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby: A New Musical  on Broadway. But how did her theatre career start?  disclaimer I had no official interview with her but I got this information from past interviews she’s done   Most people have the typical “I’ve been doing it for most of my life story” but not for Sam. Samantha started theatre

More than 12,000 years ago, a young girl died. Archaeologist James Chatters found her bones in a cave on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Scientists named her “Naia.” She was a teenager from the Ice Age, about 15 to 17 years old when she died. Studying Naia’s skeleton has taught us a lot about life in the early Americas. Her bones show that she probably walked everywhere and didn’t carry much with her. She also went through hard times with her health and nutrition, which left mark

Some people find sleeping to be their favorite thing to do, while others might barely get enough sleep daily. Sleeping is crucial for the body to grow, repair, and improve brain function.  The recommended sleep time is 9-11 for school aged children (ages 6-13), and 8-10 for teens (ages 14-17). If you don’t get enough sleep, it can lead to grogginess, inattentiveness, and slower reaction time. If you’re in school, the quality of their school performance may drop by leading to

GASP! SPUTTER! The man arose from his mattress, spitting black coagulated blood out of his mouth. Violently coughing, writhing in pain, and jittering uncontrollably, he staggered off the bed, still shaking. He began to spit foam out the mouth, his nose bleeding. Everything around him was zooming out, changing into shapes they shouldn’t be. But it was fake. It was all fake. The walls were still. But it all looked real, too real. The man could feel the presence of tall, shadowy

Last month, I went to see Hell’s Kitchen: The Musical , and honestly, it was amazing! From the very first moment, the music and energy of the show grabbed me and didn’t let go. The songs were written by Alicia Keys and all of them sounded incredible. During the show, I kept tapping my feet and even finding myself wanting to sing along (quietly, of course). The performers were incredible. When I went, I didn’t see the original characters, but I did see: Lulu Oro Hamlett , who

(Disclaimer....this is not a depiction of our schools cafeteria)

Lunar New Year is almost here, and we’re ready to celebrate! Lunar New Year, one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in many Asian cultures, marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. It’s a time for renewal, family reunions, and honoring our ancestors. This year, the holiday falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and signifies the beginning of a new cycle of luck, prosperity, and growth. Every Lunar New Year the Asian community embraces the belief that a

Do you love to draw, paint, design, or create? Are you thinking about applying to NYC art high schools like LaGuardia High School or Frank Sinatra High School? Or maybe you just want a fun, creative space to express yourself after school? Well, then, The Art Club is the place for you! The Art Club is open to students of all grade levels and skill levels from beginners to advanced artists. Whether you’re serious about building a strong, competitive portfolio or just want to e

As most Percy Jackson fans know, Wednesday, January 21, is the end of Percy Jackson Season 2. Since this is an important time for all Percy Jackson fans, everyone needs a treat to watch with their friends! If you’ve read the Percy Jackson books, you know Sally Jackson is famous for her signature blue cookies that she makes for Percy! So if you want to celebrate with your friends during a watch party, a blue cookie could be an amazing treat. I’ve tried this recipe many times,

I sat in my bed, aimlessly scrolling on my phone. Every post, every video, everyone has someone.  But me? I have no one. I’m not sure if I should be upset though. I often distance myself from others. I’m a homeschooled girl, Augustine. I don’t have many friends. I noticed that online everyone is getting ready for prom. The girls showing off the sequin dress. The guys wanting to flex their suits. It's almost as if they all wanted to bother me. Sitting alone in my bed during Pr

Prologue   My heart fluttered and cracked all at once when he pulled me into a tight embrace. I let him as I sank into his arms, trying to remember his touch, his voice-     But he pulled away too soon.     Caleb’s warm brown eyes searched mine, matching their care and equal worry.     “I have to go.”     “I’ll miss you.” My voice cracked.     His gaze flicked away. “I know... I’ll miss you too.” Seeing that my expression didn’t change, he spoke again in an effort to condole

Murals These were put up last year. Marie Curie started a new “Mural club,” which met up to paint colorful murals on the first floor of the building. Some murals are not finished, but it looks like they are coming along well. Some murals you can find on the walls are colorful triangles leading to the auditorium, “Together we create success” written in graffiti-like paint, different kinds of sports balls leading to the gym, and a lunch tray near the doors to the lunchroom. Lu

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapter 3 (After finding out Sirius's last scout is on the brink of death, Sirius sends Jr. scouts to rescue her)  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A refresher…~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sirius:  (Sniff) WATT! Go get Cynthia and Caralyne and give them both invisibility buttons and tell them to go rescue Ember. ALSO TELL THEM ABOUT THE SIDE EFFECT AND GET ME ARCTURUS, I NEED AN EXPLANATION FROM HIM!!!!!!  NOW GOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Watt: (Salute) Aye,