The Spectrum
May 2025 | Volume 30 Issue 5
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Do Guys Lie About Their Height?
There is one thing about height that you often hear: Guys lie about it. I wanted to find out whether this held true here at Nyack, so I grabbed a few yard sticks and asked around.
Tristan Faafeu
There’s no better time than now to acknowledge those who take care of us for their hard work. Security Officer James Godette comes to work every day and does his best at a role that requires a lot from him.
Nyack Boys Lax Beats North Rockland 11-9
Blake Forman
In a tough game between Nyack and North Rockland, Nyack came out victorious with a score of 11-9, causing a division upset on April 9th.
Sometimes the Experience is Better than the Movie Itself: A Minecraft Movie
“A Minecraft Movie” is not a good movie. That was my main thought leaving the theater. However, I couldn’t shake the strange feeling of happiness that watching it had given me. By all accounts, I should have been walking out of that theater completely disappointed. And yet, against all odds, I had a good time.
Image courtesy of Films Fatale
Though the nursery rhyme is common, many Americans have never actually tasted a Hot Cross Bun. A yeast bun with dried fruit inside and a cross on top, this treat is a staple of the Easter season.
Not Your Typical Holiday Stress
The Google Calendar app, used by over 500 million around the world, has recently removed Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Pride Moth, Hispanic Heritage Month, and many other widely observed holidays from its services.
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Turf Fields and Cleats Are Failing Female Athletes
Ella Gould
Two players on my travel lacrosse team tore their ACLs within the past year. They were unable to participate during the recruiting summer, which may ultimately cost them their dream of playing lacrosse at the collegiate level.
Humans of Nyack
Click on the photos below to read about what Nyack Seniors' plans are next year!
The Spectrum Staff
Editor-in-Chief..................................................Josie Rothman
Copy Editors....................Nicole Lipner, Josie Rothman
Layout............................................Josie Rothman
Photographer.................................................... Justin Morales
Staff Advisors............................................Robin Maslanek & Adele Metrakos
Staff: Addison Burns,, Sophia Perlin, Justin Morales, Julia Labrada, Ian Bowen, Gideon Dunbar, Olivia McGuire, Mackenzie Lynch
Our End of The Spectrum: After-School Apathy
Every spring, the Nyack Spectrum Newspaper editorial staff notices a sharp decline in club attendance. Admittedly, low membership has been a problem all year, and this April brought its anticipated wrath. However, this seems to be a school-wide issue, largely contributed to a pandemic by the name of “Senioritis.”
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