The Rampage

#MeToo – Inconsistent, Politically Biased, and Doomed for Failure

#MeToo – Inconsistent, Politically Biased, and Doomed for Failure

Caitlin Levine ’21 November 21, 2018

Unless something changes quickly, the #MeToo movement will die down and never accomplish what it could for women.  This movement, which aims to eradicate discrimination against women and encourage their...

Admissions Update

Admissions Update

Natalie Kahn ’19 November 21, 2018

Who primarily puts the pressure on you when it comes to college?    Rank your priorities in making a college choice.

Freshman Shabbaton

Freshman Shabbaton

Eliana Casper ’22, Writer November 20, 2018

On Shabbat, October 20th, the freshman had the opportunity to spend their first weekend together as a great. They arrived at school on friday morning and departed on a two-hour bus ride, stopping at the...

Lu “Love” Drive

Lu “Love” Drive

Avigail Dupont ’22 November 20, 2018

This fall marked the second year of the Ramaz lulav drive. The lulav drive began with a goal to take steps towards composting and helping our environment. For the second time, they took on the mission...

The Sanders Music Symposium

The Sanders Music Symposium

Basia Fellner-Dublin ’20, Writer November 20, 2018

On September 20th, at 5 PM in the auditorium, the Sanders Music Symposium series, “From Synagogue to Concert Hall,” was open for the Ramaz Upper School community to experience. The Sanders Music Symposium...

Our Eyes Were Watching God: A Reaction to the Joint Minyan

Our Eyes Were Watching God: A Reaction to the Joint Minyan

Natalie Kahn ’19, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2018

A large public outcry ensued at the beginning of the school year from the announcement that juniors and seniors would be davening together in the lunchroom. Aside from the darkness and dimensions of that...

Celebration of the Harvest: Sukkot Chesed Mission

Celebration of the Harvest: Sukkot Chesed Mission

Rebecca Massel ’21, Writer November 20, 2018

Over Chol HaMoed Sukkot, twenty-three Ramaz sophomores and seniors volunteered their day to reap vegetables in the Hazon fields. Hazon is an organization dedicated to giving back to nature and community....

The Freshman Perspective

The Freshman Perspective

Jake Rubin ’22 November 20, 2018

After spending two months at the Ramaz Upper School, I can confidently say that being a Freshman at this school has its perks and drawbacks. For starters, I would like to thank all of the faculty, advisors,...

October SFAC meeting

October SFAC meeting

Sophia Kremer ’20, Writer November 20, 2018

The Student Faculty Administration Committee (SFAC), composed of members of the G.O., student class presidents, grade coordinators and other faculty members, meets monthly to discuss current concerns within...

“Getting to Know You”: Mr. Canon’s First Months at Ramaz

“Getting to Know You”: Mr. Canon’s First Months at Ramaz

Zach Buller ’20, Writer November 19, 2018

Now that the chagim have come to a close and school is in full swing, Mr. Cannon too is becoming better acquainted with Ramaz. He referred to the first few months at Ramaz as his “meet and greet phase,”...

A Letter from an Editor: Controversy Who?

A Letter from an Editor: Controversy Who?

Esti Beck ’19, Co-Editors-in-Chief November 19, 2018

I have written for the Rampage for three years now, and full disclosure, I’ve only actually read the paper once or twice. Don’t get me wrong — I’ve put in my time as a writer. I dutifully emailed...

Four Years, Four Schools Pt II

Four Years, Four Schools Pt II

Jonah Scherl ’19 November 18, 2018

When I speak to my older sister, who graduated in 2015, about Ramaz, I feel as though we are talking about two different schools. Personally, it has been a struggle to stand by the Ramaz community as it...

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