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Incoming Nationwide Cell Phone Ban High Schools: Coming to NYC

Leon Chow and Keon Primus January 17, 2025

Would banning cell phones in New York City schools help students study and concentrate better? Parents and teachers have recently become increasingly concerned about the possibility that students' addiction...

Senior Rui Lee in Macroeconomics

The Struggles of Senior Year

Monserrat Flores Rivera, Contributor January 7, 2025

It has always been said that junior year is the hardest year of high school any student can experience. With a ton of AP classes, studying for the regents, and most importantly, taking the SAT. Yes,...

A solidarity protest for Georgia taking place in Times Square on Friday, November 29th, 2024.

Government against citizens? What’s happening in Georgia?

Elene Tsakadze, Contributor December 20, 2024

Tensions have been rising in the small eastern European country Georgia as the government announced a stop to negotiations with the European Union (EU). As a backlash to this decision, citizens started...

Two John Dewey High school students Bonnie Bickwit and her boyfriend Mitchel Weiser disappear while hitchhiking their way to an upstate rock concert on July 27, 1973.

High School Sweethearts Disappear

Victoria Tsang and Briana Parker December 19, 2024

In the 1970’s, crime was at its highest- especially in New York City. There was no form of communication with people throughout their day as today we have our family and friends locations. It was most...

College counselor Ms. Mazzola helps a student filling out the FAFSA. Students often utilize the college office throughout the school day in order to access important services related to applying to college or vocational programs.

College Application 101: Survival Guide for Procrastinators

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor December 19, 2024

The January 1st deadline for college applications loom behind not just John Dewey seniors who haven't submitted their application yet, but for everyone planning to attend college during Fall 2025. This...

Dewey student volunteer's take a moment during the rush of serving hundreds of hungry students during the annual Thanksgiving Feast held in the cafeteria.

John Dewey’s Thanksgiving Feast

Jake Berg, Contributor December 19, 2024

The John Dewey Thanksgiving Feast is a tradition that has been a recurrent since way before I got here or most likely way before I was born. The feast is held every year the day before Thanksgiving break...

The renown Christmas Tree lit up at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

Balancing Work and Family: The Struggles of Christmas

Paulina Weary, Contributor December 18, 2024

Christmas is a time many associate with the birth of Christ, happiness, and an opportunity to spend time with loved ones. However for many other people, the holiday season conflicts with the pressures...

John Dewey senior Maria Perez browsing Best Buy online for electronics on sale.

Black Friday shopping tradition changes

Angel Zhang, Contributor December 18, 2024

A retail trend known as Black Friday is a day when enormous discounts are offered to celebrate seasonal shopping for consumers annually. However, technological advances have significantly depicted a different...

Students attending the MSA Friendsgiving event playing Musical Chairs.

MSA Club Friendsgiving event

Amina Malik, Contributor December 18, 2024

MSA club is a Muslim Student Association, a group run by students in schools or universities. It creates a supportive community for Muslim students, helps spread knowledge about Islam, and organizes activities...

FAFSA and Financial Aid: What Every Student Should Know

Umar Qasim and Manuel Modesto December 12, 2024

Planning for college can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out how to pay for it. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a crucial tool in unlocking financial aid...

Mr. Personette, the teacher behind the Legacy Project, showing some of his current students what Dewey alumni are up to.

Student Struggles During College Application Season

Victoria Tsang, Contributor December 10, 2024

As students are getting their college application done, there are still many others struggling to finish. Many students are struggling to meet deadlines, getting letters of recommendation, or even having...

Information for students to utilize the 'Mindfulness' room every Friday.

Managing Stress in High School

Anastasiia Chaikina, Contributor December 10, 2024

Students all around the world find themselves caught in an ongoing circle of schoolwork, extracurriculars, and social life. A lot of them are struggling to keep up with the learning process and are often...

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