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The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

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Opinion: Why I deleted TikTok

Opinion: Why I deleted TikTok

Lincoln Aftergood, Opinion Editor October 6, 2021

TikTok has taken the world by storm. Everywhere you go, kids can be seen doing viral dances, laughing at their favorite creator or sharing videos with friends. But when you stop swiping through videos...

The carpool line running through the student parking lot as students try to leave school.

New carpool system irritates student drivers

Matan Silverberg, Sports Editor October 1, 2021

The new carpool system received backlash from students and faculty who are frustrated with its inefficiency. The administration has been working to adjust the system and help carpool run more smoothly.  “The...

Cartoon by Taylor Polonsky

Opinion: Maryland should mandate RTI

Adin Halbfinger, Reporter September 29, 2021

In your class of 20 kids, four of them have a learning disability. Two of those kids get help for their learning disability, but the other two are struggling to keep up in class, and don’t have an answer...

The Green machine smoothie, right, and the Rainforest bowl from Berries and Bowls

Berries and Bowls, a new Acai shop in Bethesda, offers delicious options that range on the sweet side

Daniela Abrams, News Editor September 26, 2021

A new Acai bowl and juice shop, Berries and Bowls, opened on Elm Street in downtown Bethesda on August 13. The shop features a variety of smoothie bases, juices and six different types of toasts.  The...

Cartoon by Taylor Polonsky

Opinion: We Need to Put a Term Limit on Supreme Court Justices

Aaron Waldman, Guest Writer September 23, 2021

The Supreme Court has become dangerously reactionary. Every member is older than 45, each justice votes according to their party line, and every decision becomes controversial. The nine justices have incredible...

Road Closures on Randolph and Beach Drive

Kaylah Goldrich, Reporter September 23, 2021

Multiple road closures on Randolph Road and Beach Drive are underway and affecting the commutes of many students coming to and from CESJDS. The construction and closures are resulting in additional commute...

JDS families navigate new in-person services

JDS families navigate new in-person services

Sophie Kaplan, News Editor September 20, 2021

With an increase in isolation over the last two years, it has become difficult for families to stay connected to their religious communities. Although Zoom has worked for some Jews, others have not had...

Opinion: What we learned from camp during COVID-19

Opinion: What we learned from camp during COVID-19

Elliot Bramson and Eitan Malkus September 15, 2021

While we didn’t expect much from a COVID-ridden summer at Camp Ramah New England, we actually gained more from this unusual camp experience than any other past year. Returning to camp after a canceled...

Shang Chi, portrayed by Simu Liu, is the protagonist of the movie.

“Shang-Chi” follows the typical Marvel plot-arc, but still manages to stand out

Ellie Levine, Reporter September 9, 2021

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the 25th movie installation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and one of their best origin stories to date. The film follows the character Shang-Chi, portrayed...

A U-Street mural depicting musician and mailman Buck Hill.

On the first Friday of school, field trips fostered bonding and learning

Lena Nadaner, Reporter September 6, 2021

The CESJDS high schoolers went on various field trips to Sandy Spring Adventure Park, U Street, local monuments and the National Mall on Sept. 3. The trip’s goal was to help students and teachers bond...

Wests 10th album, Donda, which dropped on August 29, consists of  27 songs

After a tumultuous release, Kanye West’s long-anticipated “Donda” is worth the wait

Ari Werbin-Gradel, Reporter September 5, 2021

Kanye West finally dropped his long-awaited 10th studio album, “Donda,” this past Sunday, after nearly three years since he released his last album. The album is about and dedicated to his mother,...

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