Dear POBJFK, It is with great sadness that we write this post about this unfortunate event. Our beloved club advisor and incredible teacher, Mr. Joseph Beck, has passed away peacefully in his sleep. Mr. Beck touched the hearts of many in our community. He will forever be remembered as a kind and compassionate person. He…
There’s no place like home
After years of being a nomadic National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Islanders have finally found their home: UBS Arena. This $1.1 billion venue is the long-awaited ice rink for the Islanders. They periodically moved from the Coliseum to the Barclays Center and back to the Coliseum. Finally, they have a place to call home…
No Choice
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…
Omicron
You’ve heard of the Delta Variant, but have you heard of the Omicron? That’s right, Covid-19 has a new strand and it’s coming in guns blazing. First identified in Botswana and South Africa, the Omicron variant is causing unusually high numbers of mutations that could potentially make the Covid-19 virus more transferable and less likely…
COVID-19 Cases Back on the Rise on Long Island
On Long Island, it has seemed as if we have reached the rear end of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Restaurants opened back up and can be entered without masks, sports games and concerts can be attended without masks, and measures to prevent the spread of the virus have been loosened significantly. The opening of UBS Arena…
The Longest Partial Eclipse in Almost 600 Years
On Thursday night, November 18, the Moon appeared to have a deep, reddish hue, marking the start of a significant partial lunar eclipse. NASA defines lunar eclipses as the precise positioning of the Earth between the Moon and Sun that only occurs during the full Moon phase. There are three types of lunar eclipses –…
Screen Time and the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted each of our lives in different ways. Whether it is dealing with online school or work, being separated from friends and relatives, or having more time to yourself, the pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way we go about our daily routines. Moreover, we could all agree that one significant way…
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – A New Era for Superheroes
When Black Panther hit the big screens back in 2018, it grossed 1 billion dollars worldwide and gave Marvel Studios its first Oscar award. However, Black Panther was more than just a good story. With its majority Black cast and crew, it announced to the world that there is a thirst for movies of various…
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,…
Dealing with the Shortage
With all the different colors, makes, models, and types out there, one would have never thought there would be a shortage of cars. Although dealerships might still look full now, potential buyers struggle to find the vehicle of their dreams. There is a low stock amount regarding what is being produced, so many people have…