Why standardized tests are harmful to students as they enter the real world
Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter
November 8, 2019
In the past few weeks, CESJDS sophomores and juniors have taken the practice SAT and ACT tests to familiarize themselves with what will become critical components of the college admissions process. While this is a common practice across the country, standardized tests should be reevaluated to see wh...
Should Jews celebrate Halloween?
Adam Drexler, Reporter
October 31, 2019
Within the Jewish community, there are many different beliefs about celebrating Halloween. A significant number of American Jews choose not to celebrate Halloween, as it originated from ancient Pagan tradition. However, I believe that American Jews should be able to celebrate Halloween, as it is an exciting...
Suicide prevention is needed every month, not just once a year.
Daphne Kaplan, In-Depth and Design Editor
October 23, 2019
In a politically polarized country, it is routine to advocate passionately for a cause when tragedy strikes, and then forget about the issue in the following weeks. It is also too common for individuals to be so consumed by their everyday lives that they minimize the intensity of calamities, such as shooting...
Why the NCAA should embrace paying their athletes
Tal Arber, Reporter
October 17, 2019
A revolutionary change is coming to collegiate sports as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “Fair Pay to Play” Act on September 30. I support this legislation because I believe that if colleges are using athletes to promote their name, image and popularity, these players should receive co...
Should President Trump Be Impeached: Pro vs. Con
Mischa Trainor and Ava Fradlin Ryan
October 11, 2019
Sophomore Mischa Trainor, Pro: I believe that Congress should pursue the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump because our government is responsible for pursuing justice and upholding the values of democracy. An anonymous government worker (whistleblower) accused President Donald Trump of withholdi...
We must pursue impeachment to protect democracy
Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
I believe that Congress should pursue the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump because our government is responsible for pursuing justice and upholding the values of democracy. An anonymous government worker (whistleblower) accused President Donald Trump of withholding almost $400 million in a...
Stand for what you stand on
Eva Bard, Reporter
October 4, 2019
The arctic is predicted to experience its first ice-free summer by 2040. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. Now, the lives of animals and humans are endangered every day. This is why I and over four million people around the world and I skipped class and work on Sept. 20 to attend ...
A New Wave of Education: Student takes online oceanography
Ryan Bauman, Guest Writer
October 4, 2019
The recent addition of Virtual High School (VHS) courses to the CESJDS curriculum has become extremely popular. The VHS courses are classes that students can register to take online during school hours. Last year, these online classes were fully booked, with some kids even trying to switch in from their...
Editorial: Trump declares disloyalty in Jewish Democrats
Editorial Staff
October 4, 2019
In a press conference in the Oval Office this past August, President Trump stated that American Jews who vote for Democrats in elections show a “lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.” To any rational person, not only is this statement grossly inaccurate, but it also actively grants violent, antise...
Why middle school students should have to take P.E.
Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter
September 23, 2019
When I was in middle school, P.E. was a required, semester-long class that you needed to take in order to get sports credits each year. Now, middle-schoolers are no longer required to take P.E. each year. Instead, they can obtain their credits through participation on sports teams. However, I believ...
Why cursing is much worse than you think
Jessica Gallo, Reporter
September 16, 2019
During a typical five minute passing period, I head to my next class and walk through at least five conversations where I hear my friends and peers cursing, not out of anger or frustration, but out of habit like it’s no big deal. When I was younger, I almost never heard anyone swear. When I wa...
9/11 needs more recognition
Sabrina Bramson, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2019
When I walked into school, it seemed like any other Wednesday. I was greeted at the door by familiar faces. I said good morning to the guard on duty. I saw the morning announcements on the white board at the front of the school. I walked to the alcove to put my backpack away. And I headed to my Zman K...
Veterans and visiting day recap
November 12, 2019
The Upper School had a school-wide assembly following Z’man Kodesh yesterday to commemorate Veterans Day. At the assembly, freshman Evan Gerstenblith presented a video he put together of photos...
November 5, 2019
Freshman Talia Sporkin: “The Shabbaton was meaningful and special because we were able to share the experience as a grade. I think it really made our grade a stronger community and allowed people...
Upper School commemorates Daniel Pearl with music concert
November 1, 2019
Student musicians performed in two special concerts for Daniel Pearl World Music Day on Oct. 29. Daniel Pearl World Music Day was created in honor of Daniel Pearl, a journalist for the Wall Street...
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Corinne Zlotnitsky, Reporter
November 7, 2019 • No Comments
As fall begins, one of the most popular trends of the year gets restocked at Starbucks. Pumpkin spice flavored items are among the most delightful foods of the new season....
Fun activities for the fall season
October 29, 2019
