Coronavirus Coverage (March 21st)
Vivien Sweet, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
Starting on March 31st, Horace Mann’s Lower, Middle, and Upper Division (UD) academic programs will take place through the online instructional platform HM Online, as both the Manhattan and Bronx school campuses are closed until April 20th at the earliest. As outlined by Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly,...
School implements new Coronavirus policies
Julia Goldberg, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly has stayed in close communication with the school’s community as New York confirmed its first outbreaks of the novel coronavirus, writing six emails over the course of four days to share that the school has cancelled all after school events from Thursday through Spring...
WaPo editor, Fisher, shares journalism expertise
Hanna Hornfeld and Arushi Talwar
March 6, 2020
On Monday, Pulitzer Prize-winning Senior Editor of the Washington Post Mark Fisher ‘76 gave a talk to students during G, H and I period, highlighting his career in journalism. The talk was a part of the Career Lecture Series initiated by CC Representative Jaden Kirshner (11), which gives students the...
Inner workings of extra time
Julia Goldberg and Adam Frommer
March 6, 2020
In a school where students are often under pressure to perform well on assessments in limited time, testing accommodations—specifically that of extra time—are necessary, as they provide students with equitable opportunities to succeed. The school dedicates abundant resources and time to ensure the...
From college playing to high school coaching: Coach Keri Panarelli’s lacrosse journey
Yin Fei, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach Keri Panarelli, influenced by her accumulation of a profound love for the sport, reminisces about her prime collegiate years as a lacrosse player at Hofstra University, as well as their effects on her current career at the school. Panarelli was first exposed to the world...
Don’t stigmatize the coronavirus
Mayanka Dhingra, Managing Editor
March 6, 2020
What if I told you I have coronavirus. Will you look at me differently? Will my name travel via whispers through the halls? Will I return after my recovery to pointing fingers and stares. Will I go down in school history as HM’s patient zero? As much as we pride ourselves on being a caring...
2020-2021 school calendar recognizes religous holidays with days off
Devin Allard-Neptune, Contributing Writer
February 14, 2020
Beginning in 2021, the school will recognize Lunar New Year on Feb. 12 and Eid al-Fitr on May 12, two globally-celebrated religious holidays, with days off. According to Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly, the addition of these two days coincided with the school’s efforts to increase representation. “In...
Parasite unmasks South Korean class division to global audience
Izzy Abbot, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Drama, comedy, horror, and social commentary are intertwined in Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite. Like parasites, the impoverished Kim family slowly infiltrates the home of the wealthy Parks through scamming, forgery, and lies. The Kim’s deception begins when Ki-woo is offered a chance to fill...
Reflections on College Behind Bars assembly: Marina Kazarian
Marina Kazarian, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Sitting in advisory, watching the first 15 minutes of Lynn Novick’s documentary “College Behind Bars,” I was shocked by the conversations the prisoners were having in their college classes. Their discussions seemed just as in-depth as the ones I have in my classes, if not more. One student brought...
Sex: expectations versus reality
Julia Robbins, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2020
“I think all sexual things are kinda weird,” Janice* said. “And porn also makes it seem like it’s going to immediately feel so good. When it happens, you’re like, it doesn’t feel that good. It feels okay, it’s kind of fun; the whole experience is fun because you’re fooling around with...
Familiar Faces, Unfamiliar Stories: Jimmy Ostuni
Hannah Hornfeld and Ethan Katzke
February 7, 2020
“Jimmy embodies the kind of person I want to be,” Paul Wang (12) said. “He’s a model of a good person.” Jimmy Ostuni loaned Wang his maintenance department uniform to wear as a Senior Absurdity Day costume. Out of admiration, Wang had asked to dress up as him. On his cell phone, Ostuni has...
Wrestling wins the Ivy League Championship
Joshua Underberg, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
The Varsity Wrestling team finished the season with a 13-2 record, winning the Ivy League and nearly matching last year’s undefeated record. The Lions placed first in the Ivy League Prep Tournament with 14 semifinalists, ten finalists, and four champions. While team members were disappointed with...
