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Senior Odelia Shofet speaks at the unity vigil. Photo by Adele Murphy

Jewish, Israel Clubs Host Unity Vigil

Justin Greenberg, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

The Jewish and Israel Clubs held a unity vigil after school on Oct. 30 to honor innocent victims who were killed in the Hamas-launched terrorist attack early last month. Here’s a recap of the event:  The...

Senior navigates her way through New York University via Naviance.

Q&A with Mary Banks

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Chief September 20, 2023

Mary Banks is a former Director of Admissions at the Columbia School of Nursing and former Director of Admissions for the School of Education, Nursing, and the Arts at NYU.   Through Quad Education...

Cheer performs at halftime during the first home football game.

Boys varsity plays in first football games

Shayda Dadvand and Mia Taylor September 6, 2023

The boys varsity football team kicked off the season with a thrilling win of 27-14, defeating the Vasquez Mustangs.   From precise passes to crucial tackles, each contribution played a role...

The Maui Fires caused major destruction in Lahaina. 
Photo from: Mike Blake | Reuters

Tropical tragedy: Lahaina fires

Justin Greenberg, Staff Writer August 25, 2023

AUG 8– An outbreak of large brush fires began on Hawaii’s Maui island. One fire devastated the resort town of Lahaina. With a death toll at a staggering 115 people, it became the deadliest wildfire...

Senior Daniel Erwin does his work during class.

Seniors speak on college application process

Shayda Dadvand, Editor Chief June 1, 2023

With college application season over, seniors may finally recover from the long process.    For example, senior Isabela Painter was hit hard by the work. She spoke about her first semester...

Junior Eva Neidlman focused her year-long art project on body image issues in young teenagers. 
Artwork by Eva Neidleman

Bathroom talk: body image

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Chief May 30, 2023

I am soon to be entering my last year of high school, and I still feel like I haven't let anybody see me.    I’m Shayda Dadvand, and I show up to school every day in a sweatshirt and sweatpants...

Seniors Danielle Hollander, Andrew Kim and Rebecca Katz (pictured from left to right) race each other in the senior boat race.

Seniors race in “Last Luau” boat race

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Cheif May 25, 2023

Five teams of seniors spent days constructing boats out of cardboard and duct tape. On Tuesday, May 23, they raced.     In complete transparency, students did not have high expectations...

Staff and seniors pose after their annual dodgeball match.

Teachers win ‘Teacher vs. Senior’ dodgeball

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Chief May 23, 2023

On May 17, teachers and students filled the swim gym at lunch for the annual Teacher vs. Senior dodgeball game. Here were the scores: Excitement filled the air during the third game, as both teams...

Sophomore Nicole Scott watches actor Danny Masterson play the character “Hyde” on “That ’70s Show.”

Actor Danny Masterson retrial on rape charges

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Chief May 17, 2023

APRIL 2023 -- Famous actor (best known for his role in “That ’70s Show”) Danny Masterson faced a retrial of the case that he allegedly raped three women.    Masterson was initially tried...

As mass shootings become increasingly commonplace in America, so too, have debates and concerns surrounding gun control. And yet, in our quest to balance safety and freedom, we’ve become obsessed with the guns themselves, and we’ve forgotten how to connect with the most important part of this crisis– ourselves.
Infographic by: Mia Gorlick

Reality rules: gun violence in modern America

Mia Gorlick, Contributor May 12, 2023

Written May 9, 2023 Published May 11, 2023   129 days. 208 mass shootings. On average, the United States has seen more than one shooting per day, more than one daily event involving a gun...

Junior Mia Gorlick speaks on behalf of Sr. Jose Sanchez

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Cheif April 25, 2023

Shayda: Welcome to another Highlights podcast episode. Before we dive in, allow me to give you some context on this episode. On Tuesday, March 14, Beverly held another board meeting in which staff decisions...

Juniors Harper Flynn, Georgia Carlson and Kiki Hayles pose in their green outfits.

ASB holds St. Patrick’s Day event

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Chief March 28, 2023

On March 17, ASB held a St. Patrick’s Day event at lunch on the second floor patio. The event was filled with guessing games, scavenger hunts and so much green.    ASB passed out gold...

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