If you are looking to eat healthier you have come to the right place. If you find yourself like me always running around and shoving something in your mouth fast or picking up fast food then you might feel like you need to eat healthier. Here are some tips or healthy substitutes for some food…
Name Week
Celebrate Your Name Week begins on March 6, marking the start of a time full of fun – all revolving around the common theme of names! The holiday was initially established by American onomatology (the study of the history and use of names) hobbyist Jerry Hill and took place on the first whole week of…
Saying Goodbye to Masks
Within the past week, a major milestone was reached. Governor Hochul announced on Wednesday, March 2, Long Island schools would no longer require students and staff to wear masks during the school day. This change would pave the way for many more activities to return to normalcy. In Plainview, a survey was sent out to…
The Russo-Ukrainian War
Good morning, You may know me as the co-editor-in-chief of the Hawkeye or as a familiar face that you see in the school hallway. But there is more to me than my outward persona. I am the son of Jewish-Ukrainian refugees. Before I was born, my parents fled oppression under the Soviet Union regime. They…
When Will The Mask Mandate In Schools Be Lifted?
New York State’s governor, Kathy Hochul, has been questioning whether or not to alter the mask mandate in schools. In other indoor public settings such as restaurants and grocery stores, no mask will be required. According to New York State, the mask mandate will expire, but not in schools. (“Hochul said the state will revisit…
A Look Back on an Important Woman in History
As we know, we are transitioning into African American History Month. But, some of us are unaware of some important figures in history, one being Claudette Colvin, who took a stand just as Rosa Parks did, but received much less recognition. In 1955, Claudette tried to defy segregation laws nine months before Rosa Parks did. …
Winter Long Island Restaurant Week
For food enthusiasts and restaurants alike, the news that Long Island Restaurant Week has already started will cause excitement. The event made its return on Sunday, January 23, and is set to run until Sunday, January 30. With participating restaurants offering food at discounted prices, owners hope to incentivize people to dine out, an activity…
Is it Possible to Keep New Year’s Resolutions?
If you are like millions of other Americans, you came into the new year with a list of resolutions. It’s a thing we all do in hopes of becoming a better person, of creating self-motivated change in our lives, or of improving our relationships with the people we surround ourselves with. Maybe you wrote them…
A Beginner’s Guide to Guitar
Whether you’re interested in strumming and singing with friends and family by the campfire, or learning that incredibly cool riff in your favorite song, this is the place to start! Here is a quick guide for those starting out with guitar, from the type of guitar and equipment to buy, to free resources that you…
At Home COVID-19 Tests
As some of you may have noticed from family or friends, at home COVID-19 tests are now in high demand as the Omicron variant has spread. Following the CDC guidelines, we should be getting ourselves tested if we feel symptoms or are close contacts. With these new tests that can be done in the comfort…