Refresh: school website undergoes complete remodeling
Sam Chiang, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
The school’s redesigned website is now accessible on mobile devices and ready to share information about the wide range of activities offered by the school. The school’s website receives constant traffic and is the virtual representation of the school, Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly said. “In September,...
Daisy Khan breaks down Islamophobia
Henry Owens, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Daisy Khan, a prominent Muslim activist, spoke about islamophobia and Islamic identity in America at a UD assembly this Tuesday. As Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), Khan educates many about the religion of Islam and advocates for interfaith collaboration....
CAC hosts annual Pink Week for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Abby Beckler, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is October, the Cancer Awareness Club (CAC) has organized Pink Week in order to support those affected by the terrible disease. Unlike previous years, this year’s Pink Week is more focused on involving the whole school in the fight for the cure. “Our...
ACT new policy
Vivien Sweet, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
As the college admissions process becomes increasingly competitive every year, the ACT has offered solace to current underclassmen and future generations of students who struggle with standardized testing required for entry to most elite colleges. Last Tuesday, ACT officials announced that starting in...
North Korean refugees share life experiences
Bradley Bennett and Natalie Sweet
October 11, 2019
Members of the Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) international team came with three North Korean refugees to the school to educate students about the hardships North Korean citizens endure, and the hazards of attempting to escape to freedom through harrowing and emotional personal experience. According...
AP Environmental Science class goes to Meadowland Environmental Center
Bradley Bennett, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Last Friday, the AP Environmental Science class took a field trip to the Meadowlands Environmental Center in New Jersey to participate in a field study of salt marsh ecosystems. The center is located on a salt water estuary of the Hackensack River. The class chose this site because it “has a sordid...
Clubs debut at fair
Natalie Sweet, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
With a wide selection of snacks, banners, and booths, new clubs and publications made their debut this Thursday at the Club’s Fair, showcasing the many different extracurricular options students can explore. Though Dean of Students Michael Dalo has not made any changes to the way the fair runs in...
Hispanic Heritage Month sheds light On LatinX culture
Oliver Steinman and Claire Goldberg
September 27, 2019
“I hope Hispanic Heritage Month gives people a positive image when they think of LatinX people and their culture. I hope it increases our visibility and unity,” Jayla Thomas (12) said. The school is currently holding its first ever celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to...
Safety assembly
John Mauro, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
The school’s annual safety assembly on Tuesday outlined safety procedures and student vigilance while re-introducing the student body to the Public Safety Department. The Public Safety Department discussed the methods they used to keep the school safe, such as cameras and patrol cars. They also...
Student’s march for climate justice
Julia Goldberg and Vivien Sweet
September 27, 2019
A handful of students joined over at least 60,000 other protesters, according to the mayor’s office, last Friday in downtown Manhattan for the largest environmental strike in history to protest the lack of action taken to address the increasingly alarming state of the planet. The activists assembled...
School targets bullying with bathroom signs
John Mauro, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
The school has placed new antibullying signs in the bathrooms in an attempt to increase awareness of the school’s policies specific to bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly implemented the signs for the 2019- 2020 school year as an extension of the policies covered...
School archives officially open
Alison Isko, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Although the Horace Mann Archives contain a wealth of information about the history of the school and its alumni, many students are unsure of what they are. Still, the archives are a powerful resource to which students have access. “The Archives are an important facet of the history of our school....
