The new Tame Impala song, “No Choice,” dropped between 9:30AM and 10:00AM with no indication beyond Apple Music metadata. It is a B-side from the album The Slow Rush, which came out in February 2020, before the COVID-19 Pandemic paused the entire music industry along with the rest of the world. The song features experimental…
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My Experience with Regeneron STS
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is a rigorous research competition available to high school seniors. It encourages students to stretch their academic capabilities by going beyond coursework, into the depths of current scientific knowledge, or the lack thereof. The application process is quite the journey. Despite nights of agony and numerous failed ideas,…
Illnesses During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people stuck at home in isolation. Although these measures have helped decrease the spread of the virus, there has been an upsurge in other illnesses. For example, sleep disorders have been on the rise. Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial because it allows an individual to recharge for…
Exciting News For Cycling Enthusiasts
For as long as I can remember, one of my favorite hobbies has been cycling. Nothing is more appealing to me during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months than biking as many miles as possible. In many aspects, Long Island is an avid cyclist’s dream, especially near JFK high school where the start of Bethpage…
Dr Seuss Controversy
Dr. Seuss Enterprises recently announced that six of the famous children’s books will no longer be published, due to the racist and insensitive imagery shown in them. The six books are And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, If I Ran the Zoo, McElligot’s Pool, On Beyond Zebra!, Scrambled Eggs Super!, and The Cat’s Quizzer. Examples of offensive stereotypes…
Food Service
This September, our school food service started offering free meals using funding provided by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). We were told that they would last until December 31, 2020, or until available funding for the program had been exhausted. This option was also made available to fully remote students, who could schedule a…