Read-a-thon celebrates Hispanic culture, community
Lynne Siprelle, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
This past Thursday, the English Department held a Hispanic Heritage/HM Community Read-a-thon in Olshan Lobby. The read-a-thon focused on the theme “e pluribus unified,” which translates to “out of many, unified.” The theme is a play on the United States motto “e pluribus unum,” or “out of...
UPenn Service Learning Director visits school
Samuel Keimweiss, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
Dr. Ira Harkavy, the Founding Director of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania, came to school last Friday, October 13th to speak about reflecting on service learning. He spoke three times, once during B period, once during C period, as well as on a panel du...
Climate change specialist speaks at asssembly
Megha Nelivigi, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
This Tuesday, Dr. Ben Strauss ‘90 spoke to the school about the growing concern surrounding climate change through a presentation that many students found shocking and upsetting. Strauss presented the basic facts of climate change, which include the dangers of greenhouse gases, the increase of carbon di...
FSA visits Sanctuary for Families
Mayanka Dhingra, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
Last Saturday, four students from the school’s Feminists Students Association (FSA) visited Sanctuary for Families, a nonprofit organization located in the East Bronx that provides shelter for victims of gender inequality and domestic violence. During their monthly visits, students get the chance...
FLIK hosts farmers market
Megha Nelivigi, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
As she walked through Fisher Hall after lunch this Wednesday, Nina Gaither (9) could be seen carrying a basketball-sized squash in one hand and an enormous bag full of fresh produce in the other. Gaither took advantage of the farmer’s market held on Fisher Patio, organized and run by Senior Director...
Muslim Student’s Association joins The Union
Sandhya Shyam, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
"I don't consider myself just a 'Muslim' activist because movements of social advancement and equity are really all intertwined." -Zarina Iman (12)
HM in Motion Update
Katie Goldenberg, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
Construction for the HM in Motion project, slated for completion by September of 2018, has seen flooding, a significant increase in funding, and various other changes since its official start for the summer on June 24th. The construction schedule faced complications due to a flood in Rose Hall and...
Student experiences on religious fasting during testing weeks
Ishaan Kannan, Contributing Writer
July 20, 2017
Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting for Muslims, began on May 26. Participants cannot eat from sunrise to sundown. This year, due to an extra two weeks of classes and Ramadan’s being shifted 12 days earlier in the calendar annually, many students have been fasting during the school day. The...
Class presidents organize senior spirit week to celebrate last week of high school
Surya Gowda, Staff Writer
July 14, 2017
As a countdown for the end of the year, Jessie Millman (12) and Will Scherr (12) organized a grade wide senior spirit week for the graduating Class of 2017, consisting of different themes for the each of the last five days left of school. The themes for each day were “Twin Tuesday...
