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Is reading a novel idea?: Students find time for pleasure reading in busy schedules

Is reading a novel idea?: Students find time for pleasure reading in busy schedules

Sammy Matays, Staff Writer May 27, 2023

Due to the school’s notoriously heavy workload, it is difficult for students, and even teachers, to find time to read for pleasure and reap the benefits of storytelling. Despite the difficulty, many...

MD Spring play revamps Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

MD Spring play revamps Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Harper Rosenberg, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

After re-reading Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing over the summer, theater teacher and production director Haila VanHentenryck decided to produce the play with a modern, Middle Division (MD) appropriate...

Lutnick fish tank makes triumphant return

Lutnick fish tank makes triumphant return

Maeve Goldman, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

After two years of anticipation, the Lutnick Hall fan favorite has officially been restored to its former glory and is once again swimming with marine organisms. Since that fateful Tuesday on November...

Students review new artificial intelligence “friends”: Pi

Students review new artificial intelligence “friends”: Pi

Lexi Lawsky, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

If you missed your chance to be well on Wednesday, the new wellness AI Pi is here to help (although some could argue that therapy dogs are better).  Pi is a friend, (not licensed) therapist, and confidant...

Students review new artificial intelligence “friends”: Replika

Students review new artificial intelligence “friends”: Replika

Julia Lourenco, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Replika, creators of the “AI that cares,” have crafted a technology so realistic that users have begun to fall in love with their AI companions. Since 2017, the AI chatbot Replika has established emotional...

Students review new artificial intelligence “friends”: My AI

Students review new artificial intelligence “friends”: My AI

Jacqueline Shih, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Entering Snapchat these days, you are welcomed by an alien-like avatar with bright blue-colored skin: My AI. My AI, debuted last month, acts as an informative bot, therapist, and even a friend to users....

“History though Art” gallery show showcases MD student zines

“History though Art” gallery show showcases MD student zines

Naomi Yaeger, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Walk into Fisher Gallery this week and you will be greeted by a colorful array of small magazines created by seventh and eighth graders, past and present. The “History in Art” exhibit, closing today,...

For the record, prom with you would be front page news: Examining prom fever, from outfits to promposals

For the record, prom with you would be front page news: Examining prom fever, from outfits to promposals

Neeva Patel, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Hanging out with Audrey Moussazadeh (12) in Central Park last Sunday, Matthew Edelman (12) pointed to a sticker on a bench plaque: “Will you go to prom with me?” “She didn’t even realize what it...

Student art and poetry showcase

May 6, 2023

Garden of Eden- Erianne Flores  Birthed from your rib,  crafted by the broken part of you so all you saw was broken. Something that needed to be fixed  and you always liked a challenge. thought...

Courtesy of Lawson Wright

Lawson Wright wins National History Day for documentary

Annika Bhandari, Contributing Writer May 6, 2023

For the fourth year since 2019, Lawson Wright (12) won first place last Monday in the New York State History Day (NYSHD) Competition for his documentary “Little Rock: A Frontier of the Global Cold War,”...

Courtesy of Vivian Coraci/Art Director

Choupette-inspired couture celebrates Lagerfeld’s Legacy at Met

Harper Rosenberg, Staff Writer May 6, 2023

This Monday, Amala Zandile Dlamini (professionally known as rapper and singer Doja Cat) made a striking, avante-garde Met Gala debut, strutting down the carpet dressed as none other than her namesake:...

Courtesy of Ben Rafal/Photo Director, 
HARD AT WORK Miller poses in front of the workshop

The art of theater tech: Behind the scenes of Caitie Miller’s journey to HM

Madeleine Offit, Staff Writer May 6, 2023

“Anything that you could do in theater, I've done it,” Technical Director and theater teacher Caitie Miller said while reflecting on her experiences bringing theatrical productions to life. “I have...

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