November 2022
November 2022 | Volume 28 Issue 2
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As Thanksgiving approaches, families across the country are busy booking flights, pre-ordering turkeys, and reluctantly deciding which sides will make it on the dinner table this year and which will be left behind. To many, Thanksgiving is a celebratory occasion, one that offers comfort and reunion. When considering the history of the holiday, however, most people fail to recognize its true, dark past.
Does President Biden want more teens smoking in the school bathrooms? Well… not quite. President Biden has acted to decriminalize marijuana possession in order to fight racism systematically. But what exactly did he just do?
Space News: The Next Space Missions
November is an exciting month for space exploration fans! NASA and its partners will carry out three missions over the course of one week. Each mission, unique in its own purpose, will undergo a series of traditionally challenging steps to complete NASA’s ongoing goal: to explore, to advance, and to learn.
NASA’s Joint Polar Satellite System
Don’t Worry Darling (2022) features big names such as Florence Pugh (Alice), Chris Pine (Frank), and Harry Styles (Jack). Directed by Olivia Wilde (who isn’t really known for directing much else), Don’t Worry Darling is a psychological thriller that leaves you with a lot of questions, and not necessarily the good kind.
Taylor Swift doesn’t sleep. She is simply too busy being a mastermind.
After the clock struck midnight on October 21st, 2022, Swifties eagerly opened the long-anticipated Midnights album: thirteen songs described by Swift as a “collection of music written in the middle of the night.” Three hours later, Swifties experienced a “special very chaotic surprise”: seven additional tracks as part of the 3am Edition.
Half of a family pack of chicken thighs, a few tablespoons of ghee, and the contents of the spice box -- easy and low-stress addition to the dinner menu.
Ella Rossiter
Winter is known for its delicious smells, such the smell of pine blowing in the wind, or the brisk cold air taking away the fall smell. Some even say that they can smell the snow before it comes.
There have been theories that the change in temperature is how we determine the change in seasons. Who would’ve thought that there could be a direct science related to the very thought that the seasons have smells? Different earthy scents come and go throughout the year and help us distinguish certain seasons.
“What is worth more, art or life?” This is what climate activists from the group “Just Stop Oil” shouted on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at the National Gallery in London. This indignation was followed by throwing a can of Heinz tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic 1888 painting, “Sunflowers.” As the creamy orange liquid dripped down the protective glaze of the painting, the two young activists proceeded to super glue their hands to the wall beneath the masterpiece.
Everyone loves a good outfit. With fashion inspiration at everyone’s fingertips, you need to be on top of the game. However, the mass production of clothing made to fit the recent trends is contributing to the environment’s decline. Coming to terms with the fact that one person can alter the state of our environment is the first step to sustainability.
Inside a Shein factory
The leaves have changed and the wind has blown across Redhawk Nation, ushering in a new season; a new start for winter teams looking to pave their way towards a scintillating run to glory. But first, we wind back to take a look at the highlights of the 2022 Nyack Varsity Fall Season!
Our End of the Spectrum:
Our End of the Spectrum:
In a political climate in which reproductive rights are frequently debated, it’s imperative that all Americans have a fundamental understanding of the female reproductive system. Unfortunately, the public school system is failing to teach basic female anatomy, leading to common misconceptions regarding the menstrual cycle and proper anatomical terms.
The Spectrum Staff
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Editor-in-Chief.............................................Talia Reiss
Copy Editors...........Nina Petrou, Kayleigh O'Donnell, Alyssa Lundberg
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