2022 was a year of growth, success, and dominance for our Clarkstown North Rams. Let’s look at the moments that students will never forget. What was your favorite moment? C-town Senior Night? Alex Bilello at States? Lax Cup Stays Home? Volleyball Section Chip? Prince Emili in the NFL? See interviews from Alex Bilello, Rorie Newburger, Kaden Miller, and Emily Maloney! 

Many 2023 seniors are filling out college applications and they’re all faced with the same question: “Race/Ethnicity?” Unfortunately, a student’s answer to this question may change their chances of getting into a university...

Peer Tutoring at North is a great way for students to have one-on-one learning with student tutors.  At North, the National Honor Society offers peer tutoring free of charge for students.  Here is why students should consider Peer Tutoring...

Clarkstown High School North has various electives, but only a limited number of them are offered to freshmen. Is it that freshmen are not at the level to understand the concepts of these elective classes? 

At Clarkstown High School North, every student is familiar with the concept of Mindful Mondays. However, during Mindful Monday activities that are meant to assist students, many simply don’t pay attention or participate. Why is it that some students aren’t engaged, despite teachers working hard to provide interesting activities and interactive slideshows?

On Tuesday, November 15th, Taylor Swift fans gathered on Ticketmaster to get their tickets for the “Eras Tour.” Tickets ranging between $50 and $500 ended up being resold for $700 and up. The Ticketmaster website crashed and many Swifties were left without tickets...

She’s already made a big splash on Broadway, but actress Alex Humphreys was only a guppie when the golden-voiced singer first dove into her acting career at Stage Left Children’s Theater in Tappan, New York...

It was quite a year for the tennis world. Two of the greatest players decided to “evolve” from the sport, ending their historic careers. 43 combined Grand Slam Singles Titles. Four Olympic Gold Medals. 52 combined years in the ATP and WTA. And two huge hearts. Their journeys inspire athletes around the world to strive for greatness...

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Section Chips. League Champions. Undefeated records. Epic plays. Astonishing performances. It was an incredible Fall Sports Season for the Clarkstown North Rams. Don’t ever sleep on North!

Clarkstown North has made an effort to support students by giving them late arrival and early dismissal, yet how much does this flexibility in schedules help students? Is it actually effective in reducing stress levels? Come read students' opinions and suggestions on how the school can provide better mental health. 

October 4th, 2022. Yankees at Rangers. 1-1 count. Leadoff hitter Aaron Judge is up to bat. Rangers starter Jesus Tinoco is at the mound. And with one swing of the bat, records are broken.

Taylor Swift, a singer, song-writer, and 20 time Grammy award winner released her 10th album titled Midnights on October 21st. Taylor started her musical career back in 2006, when she released her self-titled debut album.

Students start the night off by getting ready at friends' houses. Excitement is in the air as hair is styled, makeup is done, and dresses/suits are picked out. Parents crowd around to take pictures of their dressed-up children. Students slowly file into the main entrance showing IDs and getting stamped on their hands.

This year, Clarkstown North’s spirit week made an incredible return with many new themes like “Adam Sandler Day,” as well as the classics like “Color Wars” and “Pajama Day.” Students of all grades did a fantastic job dressing up for our variety of themes and ended the week with a “Purple and Gold” theme for the Pep Rally. Along with the students, teachers also blew us away with their festive attire. 

There’s no better way to cap off a great Spirit Week and kick off Homecoming weekend than a Ram Pep Rally. On Friday, October 21st, Clarkstown North students were released from 8th period classes to enjoy performances and skits by our athletic teams! It was a day North students will never forget. Purple and gold forever!

Now, the question is, which team is better? They went 2-2 against each other this season, and both teams are potentially on the cusps of losing extremely vital players: Aaron Judge and Jacob DeGrom. The next season will definitely be one dominated by New York...

For years, the New York Jets and Giants have been consistent bottom feeders of the National Football League, unable to live up to the expectations of the New York crowd. However, this year appears to be a fresh start for both teams!

The 2021 National Women's Soccer League’s (NWSL) Rookie of the Year, Trinity Rodman, is dominating in the soccer world. Rodman was the youngest drafted player ever in NWSL history...

Throughout the history of soccer, the man famously known as Maradona is often regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Maradona’s leadership qualities on the field boosted his teammates’ performance levels and his presence alone struck fear into the opposition as soon as he stepped onto the field.

In the summer of 2019, thousands congregated on Facebook and took part in the controversial “storm Area 51” meme. What started as a joke eventually turned dangerous, as 428,000 people took interest in the online prank and threatened to raid the heavily guarded U.S military facility, proclaiming, “let’s see them aliens.”

Cattle mutilation. It sounds bizarre and disturbing, but believe it or not, it has been occuring in the Western United States since the 1970’s. Ranchers have been waking up to their entire cattle stock completely dead, with neither blood nor footprints in sight...

Doors and wheels are a part of our daily lives and we see them almost everywhere, but have you ever asked yourself: Are there more doors or more wheels in the world? This simple, yet fun question sprung up on TikTok and has turned into a heated debate among students...

This year has been filled with amazing new songs and movies, but the best ones are decided by the Oscars and Grammys: annual award shows that highlight the most influential artists, songs, and movies of the year...

When they are kids, every baseball player has a dream, that dream is to play in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The LLWS is a worldwide baseball tournament where Little Leagues from around the globe compete to determine who is the best Little League team in the world.

Mindful Mondays, Tunes Tuesdays, Friday night football games, junior ball, prom, senior breakfasts, pep rallies, and volleyball tournaments. Where do we go from here? Life is pretty exciting here at Clarkstown High School North, but what happens when we leave this bubble? Let’s look at some people who made it big in the real world…

North’s restrooms have gotten an upgrade: free pads and tampons for all girls at North. This new addition to the women’s and gender-neutral restrooms at North is because of our F.L.O.W club’s efforts, and will make many lives a lot easier.

As a high school student, starting a non-profit organization was never something that was on my list of goals. I didn’t even think it was possible. However, during my junior year, I grew a passion for learning about the STEM gender gap and I realized all the ways which I could help bridge that gap in my own community. 

I walk into the Main Cafeteria and see many kids of different ages and appearances. Maybe they’re athletes. Singers. Writers.  No matter what, there is one commonality: these students are always on their phones...

During North’s second Spirit Week of the 2021-2022 school year, North students displayed their festive attire before 2021 came to a close...

Bright lights shine off the new turf field at Nyack High School. North fans scream in a sea of purple and gold. A hopeful team of 20 girls dressed in white. Section 1 Class A Championship- it all comes down to this. North is up 4-2 in the penalty kicks, Rye shoots, and the ball is saved by the North goalie! Clarkstown North Girls Varsity Soccer Team wins Section Championship for the first time in program history!

As a society, we’ve learned that people aren’t perfect. People make mistakes that they often regret, and those same mistakes may cause them to wind up in the prison system, serving sentences for months or years at a time. Prison life is hard for many people: they are separated from their families, confined to small living quarters, and surrounded by strangers of all backgrounds. While prison is the proper consequence for crime, it should be centered around healing and learning from one’s mistakes, instead of being confined in a cold, depressive space. 

Mindful Mondays, Tunes Tuesdays, Friday night football games, junior ball, prom, senior breakfasts, pep rallies, and volleyball tournaments. Where do we go from here? Life is pretty exciting here at Clarkstown High School North, but what happens when we leave this bubble? Let’s look at some people who made it big in the real world…

What a great way to top off one of the greatest Spirit Weeks Clarkstown North has ever seen! The Ram Pep Rally! On October 8th, at 1:20 PM, all students were dismissed from their 8th period classes and escorted to the Vincent Festa Football Field: home of the Rams.

As COVID-19 numbers go down, entertainment is on the rise. Many shows and plays have made a return to the big stage, live and in-person. However, many people (myself included), have a hard time coming to terms with the commute to New York City after over a year of online entertainment. Luckily, there are many opportunities available in Rockland that provide the same professional experience as those found in the city.

For some people high school sports in 2021 are vastly different than they were in 2020, but for some athletes things still look the same. Low-risk sports like soccer, field hockey, cross country and more have been able to return to an almost normal season, while indoor sports like volleyball and swimming still haven't been able to put their masks down.

The winter season is finally here as Clarkstown students enjoy the first snow day of 2022. I asked a couple of students what their favorite snow activity is and how they spend their snow days.  Here is what they shared!

Happy New Year! Akemashite omedetō.  In order to celebrate the New Year, Clarkstown High School North’s Japanese 2 students designed Nengajo, traditional New Year greeting cards used to express gratitude in Japan. The designs for Nengajo can vary but are traditionally based on the zodiac sign of the coming year; 2022 is the Year of the Tiger.

Bright lights shining on the turf field. The Ram logo. The Ram mascot. The student section cheering for our team. Feet slamming on the bleachers. Loud environment. The whole community. All together. With incredible performances from the football, dance, and cheer team, as well as the marching band, CHSN talent has been put on full display... 

Spirit Week made an amazing return this year, giving students and teachers the opportunity to show off their North pride by participating in a weeklong series of school spirited events. From “Purple Reign'' to “Color Wars”, North students came to school decked out in spirited attire, finally able to enjoy the high school experience they deserve after a year of unpredictability and craziness. 

Looking for something new to watch? You’ve probably already heard of the most trending show in the world right now, Squid Game! For the past month or so, it has been a buzzing topic all over social media. From theories about the complex meaning of the story, to unique art of the characters, the show has excited many people and left an impact on them. It certainly deserves a spot in your “shows to watch” list! 

Now that more activities are opening up again, here are some fun suggestions in New York City for you to visit. Go with friends or your family and have an eventful day! You have the chance to experience unique activities in one of the most amazing cities in the world. 

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It’s time to get out of your grave and embrace the spooky season! Temperatures are getting colder and Halloween is right around the corner. Whether you just want to enjoy the autumn season or explore haunted mysteries, there are many fun events during October that you can enjoy with your friends and family. 

Thirty seconds left on the clock, sweat dripping down your cheeks, heart pounding as your legs carry you as fast as they can; the incredible thrill of...

We’ve all been there. Sitting on the questionably clean gymnasium floor, staring straight into the bright, caged fluorescent lights above our heads, wondering: “Why am I here right now?”...

Danielle DeLay-Smith. To some of you, this name may be unfamiliar, so let me give you a hint. Perhaps you have seen her...

Recently, many social media platforms have been addressing the need for physical and mental self-care, a trend that has upticked since the start of quarantine...

Harry Styles has been a pillar and leading force in combating toxic masculinity in the media. Since his band's hiatus in 2015, we saw a shift in Styles’ style as he began to wear more striking clothing… 

Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star of our generation, being honored “Artist of the Decade” in 2020, and having 126 songs appear on the Billboard Top 100. It sounds crazy that she could be taken advantage of in her own playing field, but unfortunately, she fell into a trap. She did not own the master recordings to her first 6 albums...

As North transitioned to online classes for this school year, so did many of our clubs. As expected, advisors and students had many varying opinions on how all of the adjustments were implemented.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the power of online gaming. Whether through a console, computer, or even your phone, online gaming provides people two important things necessary for survival during the pandemic: distraction and communication.