Review: Hailee Stenfield’s new extended play record, “Half Written Story”
Taylor Polonsky, Guest Writer
September 16, 2020
Hailee Steinfeld pulled our heartstrings with her new extended play record (EP), “Half Written Story.” The first half of the two-part project is raw and unveiled with her feelings around her most recent relationship and how it ended. The second half, which will be released at the end of the summ...
Berrypicking provides outdoor activity, break from screens during pandemic
Eliot Rogal, Reporter
September 9, 2020
There are few options for outdoor activities right now, which is why I was very excited to go berry picking with my family this summer at Larriland farm in Woodbine, Maryland. Berry picking has always been a great thing to do with your family because you get to spend time outside and when you ge...
One Size Fits Small? A look into Brandy Melville’s sizes and their effects on teens
Talia Sporkin, Guest Writer
June 12, 2020
Since its founding in 1970, Brandy Melville has become one of the most trendy and fashion-forward stores for teenage girls. Known for its pleasing aesthetic, California vibe and muted color scheme, Brandy Melville has deemed its customers “Brandy girls.” Many CESJDS students frequently shop at Bran...
Review: “Unorthodox”
Lielle Coombe, Guest Writer
June 12, 2020
“Unorthodox” is based on the true, powerful and inspiring story of Devorah Feldman, portrayed through a fictional character Esther "Esty" Shapiro. Esty is a young woman born and raised in a very strict Hasidic community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn who later escapes seeking more freedom. After strugg...
Review: PLNT Burger
Jonathan Morris, Reporter
April 27, 2020
Situated in the back of the Silver Spring Whole Foods sits a small, green-tinted booth that churns out kosher and vegan takes on American fast food. PLNT Burger, created by celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, is a fast-casual restaurant that opened in September 2019. Everything on the menu is vegan and certifie...
Ten ways to stay entertained while social distancing
Matan Silverberg, Reporter
April 22, 2020
Brighten the day of your neighbors. Especially for people living alone, being stuck at home is very isolating and difficult. Do something for your neighbors like offering to take out the trash, delivering a bouquet of flowers cut from your garden or just putting a card in their mailboxes. It will...
Delivery services review: A solution to your social-distancing food woes
Matthew Rabinowitz, Managing Copy Editor
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With restaurants closed for dine-in, I can think of no better way to support local restaurants and contractors than by ordering delivery meals. The rise of apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash makes that task easy, but Grubhub is the best service to use because of its low cost, wide restaurant variety, ...
“Fauda” gains popularity within school community
Daniela Abrams, Guest Writer
March 20, 2020
“Fauda,” a popular Israeli show about the Arab-Israeli conflict, has been steadily gaining an American audience, including the CESJDS community. This Netflix original was created in 2015 due to an increased death toll of children in the West Bank. Shlicha Tal Greenberg feels connected to the...
Where Netflix Originals Fall on the Hit or Miss Scale
Irit Skulnik, News Editor
March 11, 2020
Netflix has recently been releasing original content to its streaming service. Here’s a guide to navigate through some of the most popular originals, and to learn what to watch and what to skip. “Miss Americana” - Hit A recent addition to the plethora of Netflix originals, “Miss America...
Review: Ceremony Coffee is homey and delicious
Jonathan Morris, Reporter
February 28, 2020
There’s a new kid on the block for satisfying your caffeine cravings in downtown Bethesda: Ceremony Coffee, an artisanal roaster that was established in 2002 in Annapolis, Maryland, serves up delicious bites and beverages in a picturesque space. Immediately upon entry, I was met with attractive greenery and a...
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September 14, 2020
Among the many changes students and teachers have had to navigate in distanced learning this school year was CESJDS’ switch from Google Classroom to Schoology. The...
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September 11, 2020
Starting at a new school is often quite hard. New students are surrounded by new peers, new teachers and a new environment. But starting at a new school amid the coronavirus...
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While quarantining, many students have started businesses to fill their free time, some of the most popular being jewelry and accessory shops. In addition to making money...
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CESJDS has canceled high school final exams due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a mixture of thrill and sadness among students. As students struggle through these...
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Many students at CESJDS look forward all year to attending their sleepaway camps during the summer. With the recent cancelation of most camps, students and their parents...
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To the average teenager, hearing that they don’t need perfect grades to pass a class decreases their motivation to work as hard as they would to get an A. If you only have...
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CESJDS has resorted to online learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Schools across the country have been using remote learning...
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Hailee Steinfeld pulled our heartstrings with her new extended play record (EP), “Half Written Story.” The first half of the two-part project is raw and unveiled with...
Berrypicking provides outdoor activity, break from screens during pandemic
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