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By Hailie Vasquez
Each year, hundreds of students from across New York, including our very own at Nyack, gather in Albany to participate in one of the state’s most immersive civic education experiences: The Youth and Government Conference. Organized through the YMCA, the program transforms high school students into lawmakers, attorneys, journalists, and executive officials, offering a hands-on understanding of how government operates beyond the classroom.
By Madison Narain
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” a quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt suggests that weighing one's accomplishments against those of others can cause one to lose a sense of pride in their work. While competition is significant in many educational settings, its ability to motivate students as well as inflict stress results in varying opinions regarding its value in education.
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By Will Coichy
Worthless. Wasteful. Weak.
2:50 in the morning. A student lying in their bed, recounting every single mistake that caused them to associate themself with these words: Every awkward moment, every unfinished assignment. Every moment where they said the wrong thing. Just them, a quiet room, and a life that they consider to be a waste.
By Justin Morales
As we continue to witness the decline in Americans’ faith in their government, the upcoming midterm elections glimmer in the distance as an opportunity to enact direct change on a federal level. These elections raise the opportunity to garner the attention of current representatives and policy makers who in the coming months risk having their seats taken with representatives who can fulfill their promises and serve the people of their communities.
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By Gaby Rodriguez
On March 13th, I watched the opening night performance of Les Misérables, and it was an unforgettable experience. Les Mis is a high-stakes, fast-paced, and emotional story centered on Jean Valjean, who is an ex-convict seeking redemption in his new life. There are themes of love, war, regret, and sacrifice.
By Valentina Ceriello
As students, we often encounter the subconscious debate as to whether pens or pencils are better writing utensils. I decided to do a comparison of pencils and pens based on the positives and negatives of each.
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By Gia Clark
In 1970, millions of Americans protested human impacts on climate change through rallies, marches and trash clean ups on a day known as the first Earth day. This year, Earth Day will be on April 22nd, continuing a tradition that began over 40 years ago.
The Spectrum Staff
Editors-in-Chief...................................Ian Bowen & Justin Morales
Copy Editors..............................Beatrice Gunther, Marleigh Graziano, Olivia McGuire
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Staff: Justin Morales, Ian Bowen, Olivia McGuire, Mackenzie Lynch, Joanna Johnson, Mikayla Gleeson, Beatrice Gunther, Madison Narain, Valentina Ceriello, Erica Bowen, Lyla Christiano, Rianna Morgan, Sasha Weintraub, Mayeli Parada, Marleigh Graziano, Hannah Varughese, Gaby Rodriguez
The rapid growth and prevalence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. In academic environments, the growth of these industries has bled its way into virtually every subject. While some students choose to take advantage of – and in some cases overly rely on – artificial intelligence to simplify the student work-load, high schools and universities have attempted to implement artificial intelligence into their curriculum, presenting a series of concerns on the potential mandated use of this promising yet problematic technology.
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