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By Hailie Vasquez
The moment the news got out that Bad Bunny would headline this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, the music world buzzed like a stadium crowd just before kickoff. For many, it’s more than announcing a show, it’s like hearing the first drumbeat of a long-awaited celebration. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has reshaped the very idea of a global superstar, and as he prepares for one of the world’s biggest stages, it’s clear his impact runs deeper than chart-topping hits. It reflects how Latin culture is shaping mainstream American entertainment with its contagious influence of inclusivity and personal style.
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By Mikayla Gleeson
The 2025 New York City mayoral election has quickly become a hot topic given the current political climate in the United States. The incumbent nominee Eric Adams withdrew his candidacy, making the remaining competitors are Zohran Mamdani (Democratic candidate) Andrew Cuomo (independent candidate) and Curtis Sliwa (Republican candidate).
---- Here's What's Happening at Nyack High School ----
---- Here's What's Happening at Nyack High School ----
By Will Coichy
As seeds are planted into soil, they are expected to grow. Yet, should all the conditions of growth not be met, the plant can do nothing but die. Humans are different. Our soil can easily become damaged from things like poverty and violence. However, unlike plants, we can seek new ground on our own. Here at Nyack High School the Hispanic Heritage Club honors these journeys, and provides a place for the vibrant cultures of Hispanic communities to bloom.
Image of Nyack High School's Hispanic Heritage Club by Ms. Sanchez
By Piper Marshall & Sienna Ryan
Laurie McDermott, the director of Nyack Drama Club, has kicked off her second year at Nyack High School. Last year, she directed both Peter and the Starcatcher and The Prom. This fall, Nyack High School’s drama club will be traveling to Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, through Thornton Wilder’s classic play Our Town, where we explore the lives of George Gibbs and Emily Webb and learn about the importance of interconnectedness.
By Justin Morales
As crazy as it seems, underclassmen will be selecting courses for the 2026-2027 school year in just a few months. With this in mind, it would be beneficial to briefly overview some of the elective-based classes offered here at Nyack High School to give students a brief insight into their futures, should they choose any of these specific classes. This month I spent a day in AP Spanish: Lang & Culture.
By Piper Marshall & Sienna Ryan
By Piper Marshall & Sienna Ryan
The second year of the freshman Mentors program at Nyack High School has officially begun! Following the success of last year’s debut, the program enters the ‘25-’26 school year with a new round of seniors and juniors devoting their time to aid the class of 2030 through the changes that freshman year presents.
By Madison Narain
College applications are one of the most crucial steps toward a college experience, but also one of the most stressful. It's important to remember, that like all great writers, the goal should not be finishing the fastest, or perfecting it from the start, but rather to focus on the process of precise emendation.
---- Celebrate Fall ----
---- Celebrate Fall ----
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By Erica Bowen & Sophia Schmidt
The new bakery We Love Bread opened its doors on October 1st, nestled right in the heart of our busy town of Nyack at 41A N Broadway. We visited We Love Bread on a Sunday morning last month and bought several products to review.
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By Valentina Ceriello
Ah, apple picking. A favorite fall pastime. Whether it be with family or friends, we all like apple picking. However, some of us can’t seem to find good places to go apple picking in the area. Here, I have listed some great places to go apple picking in Rockland County.
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By Lyla Christiano
The popularity of protein has skyrocketed, with influencers across social media sharing and promoting protein-filled snacks and recipes. Although a few months late, Starbucks has hopped on the protein bandwagon by introducing a number of new products to their drink menu.
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By Beatrice Gunther
The Spectrum wants to know who Nyack High School thinks is leading the music scene this fall. Cast your vote on the form and tune in next month to see who wins!
~Humans of Nyack~
"What are You Feeling Grateful for Today?"
Ruby Schutzbank, Senior
"I'm feeling grateful for my AP Psych retake. I think I did well, so that's good."
Isabella Templo, Junior
"I'm really grateful for my friends -- and my friends in my physics class of course!"
Stanley Howard, Sophomore
"I am grateful for the amount of friends I have to rely on."
Jonathan Martinez, Junior
"I feel grateful for the amazing people who have guided me through my life."
Star Swift, Junior
"I'm feeling grateful for my family and my adorable cat. But I'd also say I'm grateful that I'm able to go see Clairo in concert!"
Johann Jimenez, Junior
"I feel grateful for my friends and pizza."
The Spectrum Staff
Editors-in-Chief...................................Ian Bowen & Justin Morales
Copy Editors..............................Beatrice Gunther, Justin Morales, Ian Bowen
Layout............................................Ian Bowen, Justin Morales
Photographer.............................................................Justin Morales
Staff Advisors............................................Robin Maslanek & Adele Metrakos
Staff: Justin Morales, Julia Labrada, Ian Bowen, Olivia McGuire, Mackenzie Lynch, Hailie Vasquez, Joanna Johnson, Mikayla Gleeson, Will Coichy, Madison Narain, Lillian Soloff, Valentina Ceriello, Erica Bowen, Lyla Christiano, Sienna Ryan, Piper Marshall
In January 2017, environmental advocates around the Hudson Valley celebrated one of their biggest victories in recent memory. Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear power plant in Buchanan (on the East banks of the Hudson River, about 15 miles north of Nyack) would begin closing its doors.
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