Recently, I’ve noticed that there has been an uptick in retellings of Greek mythology in the Young Adult genre of literature. Although I am not anywhere near qualified to make bold statements about the...
At the beginning of this year, the news of the reinstatement of chesed hours (after a Covid hiatus) for sophomores induced mixed feelings of excitement and stress from many students,. Many were excited...
I remember my freshman year at Ramaz. It was the year I made new friends, adapted to Ramaz’s rigorous dual-curriculum, and learned about the hustle and bustle of the school’s culture. I remember talking...
If you read the Constitution of the United States, you’ll notice that it is incredibly vague; this is actually by design. In Thomas Jefferson’s own words, he referred to the Constitution as a “living...
Out of the seven Talmud classes for juniors in Track 1 Talmud, one is designated as an optional class known as Torah Lishma. During this period, students can either choose to attend and learn something...
Should underclassmen have more free periods? As a freshman, I strongly believe that we should. One might say, “No! Freshmen just came from four years of relaxation in middle school and need to learn...
With the YA (Young Adult) genre bloated with dystopian novels ranging from forgettable to masterly after the wild success of The Hunger Games, it’s difficult to find a science fiction or fantasy book...
In December 2021, the CDC changed its quarantine guidelines. Since December, the guidelines have stated, “People with COVID-19 should isolate for five days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms...
Sources, such as the U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, say that there will be a surge in demand for jobs in the fields of math, science, and technology. Currently, it is one of the most bustling work...
Show up. Show up for your school. In recent years, the Administration has resisted bringing back Color War - a school-wide event that promotes ruach and school pride - because many students skip out on...
The Ramaz Administration actively makes decisions to improve student life at school. They discuss amongst themselves and decide what’s best for the students. The administration consists of a few faculty...
Is college culture in high school toxic? Not only at Ramaz, but in high school in general? I would say yes. At high schools that hold academic success to such a high standard, like Ramaz, there is a toxic...
