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The Rampage

The official newspaper of the Ramaz Upper School

The Rampage

The official newspaper of the Ramaz Upper School

The Rampage

Get Rid of the Mask Requirement

Get Rid of the Mask Requirement

David Gitelman ’22 October 14, 2021

I do not believe that Ramaz students should be required to wear face masks to school this year. The major political polarization around the issue of masking children in schools is making it hard to have...

The Administration Should Require Vaccines

The Administration Should Require Vaccines

Ashley Behm ’24 October 14, 2021

At the beginning of August, the Ramaz community received an email from Mr. Jonathan Cannon with the announcement that all eligible students and teachers are required to get the Covid-19 vaccine before...

First or Second Period Davening?

First or Second Period Davening?

Emily Vayner ’23 October 14, 2021

As Ramaz students received their 2021-2022 class schedules, many were shocked to see shacharit was scheduled for second period instead of first. The original implementation of second-period davening began...

Zoom: It Should Be Obsolete

Zoom: It Should Be Obsolete

Rebecca Silber ’23 October 14, 2021

Although remote learning may seem ideal for some students—waking up late, showing up to class in pajamas, enjoying home cooked breakfast and lunch—it is not a productive way of learning. Physically...

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Underclassmen on Varsity Sports

Romi Chaovat ’24 October 13, 2021

Like many other high schools, Ramaz takes part in the practice of having two teams for their more popular sports: a varsity team and a JV, or junior varsity, team. Just as the title suggests, “junior”...

Tutors: Are They Necessary?

Tutors: Are They Necessary?

Sarah Silverman October 13, 2021

This year, the Ramaz administration along with the English and History departments have created a new requirement regarding a controversial and long-debated topic: tutors. Unlike in previous years, students...

Will Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Affect COVID-19 Protocols?

Will Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Affect COVID-19 Protocols?

Romi Chaovat ’24 August 26, 2021

Andrew Cuomo, the New York State governor, has been the topic of discussion within New York for months. Discussions among New Yorkers began with Cuomo’s COVID-19 guidelines, including a scandal involving...

Why Israel Supporters Should Boycott Ben and Jerry's

Why Israel Supporters Should Boycott Ben and Jerry’s

Moriel Weitzner ’24 August 24, 2021

In July, Ben and Jerry’s announced that the company would no longer be selling its product in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which have been sources of controversy for decades. The company claims...

RAMAZ ROUND TABLE: Should Ramaz make an effort to teach about other religions?

RAMAZ ROUND TABLE: Should Ramaz make an effort to teach about other religions?

Charlotte Kleeger  ’24 Ramaz must make an effort to teach about other religions. For many people, religion is the source of their beliefs and has a large impact on their lives. Learning about other...

Should Seniors be Forced to Take the Math APs if They are In Honors Math?

Should Seniors be Forced to Take the Math APs if They are In Honors Math?

Sarah Ginsberg  ’22 July 19, 2021

As students in Ramaz approach senior year they are finally allowed to choose the classes they want to take. Unlike many other schools, Ramaz only offers classes that teach the AP curriculum in senior year....

Eating in Class: Should It Be Allowed?

Eating in Class: Should It Be Allowed?

Rebecca Silber  ’23 July 19, 2021

As high school students, I believe we should all be given the opportunity to choose when and where we can eat or drink during the school day. Sure, some students cannot learn efficiently while eating or...

Rabbi Stochel with freshmen on their orientation to Ramaz in 2019

Advisory Is Necessary

Rachel Freilich ’22 June 6, 2021

When students walk into the Ramaz Upper School on their first day of high school, the advisory meeting is one of the first places that they are able to meet faculty and their peers. Yet, as Ramaz students...

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