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The Lion's Tale
The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale
The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale
Mischa Trainor

Mischa Trainor, Editor-in-Chief

Mischa Trainor is looking forward to an exciting and productive year as Editor-in-Chief after previously being In-depth and Design Editor and Assistant Sports Editor. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Mischa runs the STEMinism Club and the Zine Club and is also a member of the Environmental Club, the Class of 2022 Grade Government and the Varsity Softball Team. Her favorite part about being on staff is creating well-designed magazines that inform our community.

All content by Mischa Trainor

Let’s talk about sexism

Mischa Trainor, Outgoing Editor in Chief
February 7, 2022

Sulam partnership expanded

Mischa Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2021

Stop asking seniors about college

Mischa Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2021

A clear conscience? Examining the racial biases of CESJDS and the greater Jewish community

Mischa Trainor, Rochelle Berman, and Ellie Fischman
May 25, 2021

Separate Bubbles: A look at polarization within the JDS community in light of the election season

Daphne Kaplan and Mischa Trainor
November 6, 2020
Participants pray in a socially distanced communal gathering outside.

Montgomery County revises Covid-19 religious services policy

Mischa Trainor, In-Depth and Design Editor
September 30, 2020

Not Enough Time: A look into the importance of sleep and why it’s so hard to get

Maya Preuss and Mischa Trainor
September 10, 2020

School Sick: Statewide shutdown shifts academics online

Daphne Kaplan, Mischa Trainor, and Eva Bard
June 8, 2020
The Block restaurant is located at Pike Rose in North Bethesda.

Asian food hall The Block disappoints

Mischa Trainor, In-Depth and Design Editor
February 13, 2020
The Iowa Democratic caucuses this week were marred by counting errors and delays spanning several days. Here is why Iowa's traditional caucus system should be replaced with a normal primary contest.

The Iowa Caucuses should be replaced with a normal primary system

Mischa Trainor, In-Depth and Design Editor
February 7, 2020
Photo courtesy of Tamar Gasko

Teacher Talk with study hall teacher Tamar Gasko

Maya Preuss and Mischa Trainor
February 6, 2020

Keep Quarters

Mischa Trainor, In-Depth and Design Editor
January 27, 2020
Disney Junior show “Elena of Avalor” featured Disney's first-ever Jewish princess in an episode last month.

Disney features first-ever Jewish Latina princess

Mischa Trainor, Design & In-Depth Editor
January 22, 2020
Dean of Students Roslyn Landy sits in on a senior math class and observes the learning experience. In addition to shadowing students, administrators regularly sit in on classes to evaluate teachers.

In their shoes: Administrators shadow high school students to understand experiences

Maya Preuss and Mischa Trainor
January 16, 2020

Team Starbucks

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
The Lions huddle with their head coach, David McCloud.

Boys team loses to rival Berman Hebrew Academy, 54-53

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
As the Holocaust survivor generation dies out, the need for Holocaust education grows.

The importance of Holocaust education for our generation

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
Frozen 2 was worth the wait

Frozen 2 was worth the wait

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
November 26, 2019
Shir Madness practices “Africa” by Toto, one of the eight new songs that they need to learn to fill their time at the Kennedy Center. Because of the Jewish holidays, Shir Madness has an hour and 15 minute long rehearsals each night to make up for lost time.

Shir Madness to perform at Kennedy Center

Mischa Trainor, Contributing Editor
November 21, 2019
Twitter's partner manager of sports among those recognized at event honoring alumni

Twitter’s partner manager of sports among those recognized at event honoring alumni

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
World Series reactions

World Series reactions

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)

Should President Trump Be Impeached: Pro vs. Con

Mischa Trainor and Ava Fradlin Ryan
October 11, 2019

We must pursue impeachment to protect democracy

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
Taylor Swift releases extras with the deluxe editions of her albums. The deluxe edition of the album “1989” included Polaroids while “Lover” included diary entries.

Not in love with “Lover:” Taylor Swift’s newest album is repetitive, lacks creativity

Mischa Trainor, Contributing Editor
October 4, 2019
This year, two new track coaches have joined the CESJDS team after two previous coaches left.

Two new coaches fill vacancies on CESJDS cross country team

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019

Should the arts credit be required?

Mischa Trainor and Adam Drexler
August 27, 2019

Shavuot disrupts final exams

Mischa Trainor, Reporter
May 23, 2019
The varsity baseball team ended their season with a semifinal loss to St. Anselm's, finishing the season at 6-3.

Season recap: varsity baseball

Mischa Trainor, Reporter
May 16, 2019
The annual Arts Chai Lights festival at CESJDS' Upper School campus was filled with musical performances, student work and interactive art experiences this past Thursday.

Arts Chai Lights features musical performances, student work

Mischa Trainor, Reporter
April 15, 2019
English teacher and college counselor Alison Davison sits down with a student to discuss his course requirements for graduating.

Double duty for Davison

Mischa Trainor, Reporter
March 15, 2019
The boys varsity basketball team ended their season on Thursday with a 50-64 loss against the St. Anselms Abbey School in the PVAC semifinals.

Season recap: high school basketball

Mischa Trainor, Reporter
February 26, 2019
A Game of Rooms in Rockville, Md. offers a chance for adventure for local groups.

A Game of Rooms offers engaging and creative challenges

Mischa Trainor, Guest Writer
January 15, 2019
The Lions demonstrated their work ethic in a game with a large lead against the McLean Mustangs. The game ultimately ended with a score of 78-14.

Lions demonstrate work ethic with a big win

Mischa Trainor, Guest Writer
December 11, 2018
Fjallraven Kanken backpacks come in a variety of colors, but are universally a smaller size than many backpacks.

Fjallraven Kanken backpacks sported by students

Mischa Trainor, Guest Writer
November 15, 2018
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