Mamaroneck High School • Mamaroneck, NY • Volume XXXVIII, Number 5 • Winter 2021 Mamaroneck to Return to Full Capacity After Spring Break moves to 100 percent. There have By CAITLYN CARPENTER been no confirmed cases of in- school COVID-19 transmission in Last week, the Mamaroneck the high school thus far. School District announced that all Upon return, school traffic its schools, including Mamaroneck patterns and the eight-period High School, will be returning to schedule with Focus Fridays will full capacity on Thursday, April remain the same. However, for 8. After seven months of hybrid lunch, students will be encouraged learning, the district confirmed to eat outside or off campus. that it is ready to welcome back If indoor eating is necessary, all of its hybrid students full- students will be spaced six-feet time. Students will still be able to apart in larger rooms such as attend school virtually should they the gym or cafeteria and will be choose to do so, but there will no required to keep their masks on longer be a hybrid option. when not eating. In classrooms, The decision stemmed students will be spaced three to from discussions with students, six feet apart, following updated teachers, and administrators health guidelines, and each desk which emphasized the benefits will be equipped with a plexiglass of in-person learning and the shield. Should there be an increase feasibility of safely returning to in cases, Clain will not hesitate to 100 percent-- especially with many make changes. In the meantime, teachers now vaccinated. MHS she is hopeful the switch will bring Principal Elizabeth Clain stressed a sense of normalcy to MHS. how she feels the high school has The Globe recently sat been able to successfully keep its down with Clain to discuss the students safe at both 33 and 50 switch. Keep an eye out for percent capacity and that, with the PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MHS MULTICULTURAL STUDENT UNION the full conversation on MPR’s proper procautions, she believes MHS Students (from left to right) Jacinta Smith (‘21), Sofia Martinez (‘23), Emilia Pantigoso (‘21) dance in one of “Discourse.” Find it on Spotify this will continue as the school the pre-recorded segments of the assembly. and Apple Podcasts. Black History Month Recognized MLK Assembly Combats Throughout the District Injustice Through Art Incorporating various art forms, By SELA BREEN By JADE DECKER such as art, dance, and literature, Throughout February, students took matters into their To start the new year, after own hands as they expressed Mamaroneck High School, along a year of chaos and a year of with the rest of the Mamaroneck the importance of this MLK fighting back, Mamaroneck High Day through their extraordinary Union Free School District, School’s Martin Luther King celebrated Black History Month display. Assembly was a perfect reminder The first act included to honor contributions Black of our nation’s empowering past. communities have made to the street art, step dancing, singers, This past year, the eyes of our and recited messages that the country and local community. nation were opened to the horrors While it was harder to celebrate students of Mamaroneck High people of color endure daily School wanted to share with during a pandemic, the district still through discrimination and police tried its best to integrate education the community. These included brutality. Although society is said excerpts from “The Other of Black history into the six to have progressed over time, schools through education of America” and more. Art from recently we have been exposed to all over the community was staff members, initiatives to bring situations not too different from anti-racist and diverse curriculum PHOTO COURTESY OF @MAMKMSU ON INSTAGRAM incorporated in the video, bringing Alina Priya (‘21) hangs a Black History Month poster in the overpass. those of the times of Martin color to the issues of racism. into English and Social Studies Luther King Jr. classes, and student engagement District Equity Team, a group inclusive curriculum, create equal Jordan Reilly (‘21), who sang Put together by the “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus, in a culturally-aware and safe of 46 teachers, administrators, opportunities for all students, and Multicultural Student Union environment. Much of the work and members of local, non- dismantle inequitable policies in stated, “I thought this song was (MSU), the first-ever online MLK perfect because it matches well done throughout Black History profit organizations who are the district... Assembly referenced events of dedicated to developing a more with the theme of the assembly... Month was spear-headed by the SEE “MAMARONECK,” PAGE 3 this past year as well as those SEE “STUDENTS,” PAGE 9 that occurred 60 years ago.

FEATURES EDITORIAL ARTS & LEISURE SPOTLIGHT OSR students find mentors in a A new culture of MHS musicians participate in virtual Pandemic brings some positive change to virtual setting. PAGE 7. learning emerges NYSSMA festival. PAGE 10. MHS student life PAGE 9.

with remote How are local restaurants dealing with so- How “Drivers Liscense” became a learning. SPORTS cial distancing in cold weather? PAGE 8. worldwide sensation. PAGE 10. PAGE 4. The Knicks come back like never before this season. PAGE 12. HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWS OPINION Teachers across the district begin to receive OCRA students create app for Village of How has 2020 affected our Generation Z? FOLLOW US! vaccinations PAGE 11. Larchmont. PAGE 2. PAGE 6. @mhsglobe Youngest-ever candidate runs for Should Mamaroneck Schools be promoting MHS successfully comes back from Mamaroneck Board of Education PAGE 3. political discussions? PAGE 6. Holiday break with few cases PAGE 11. www.mhsglobe.com 2 2

News OCRA Students Launch Village of Larchmont App To fill the communication gap between local government and residents, MHS OCRA students utilize technology.

of reasons why residents should By REBECCA HERZBERG download this app. “It is an easy and informative product about the On January 15, 2021, MHS Village of Larchmont” because it seniors Calle Harwin, Kate strategically lays out information Coughlin, Halle Myers, Samantha and resources in an understand- Murabito, Sydney Grodin, and able and accessible manner. Also, Jacobi Kandel from the Origi- users will “always be informed nal Civic Research and Action on upcoming events and news” (OCRA) program released the within the Village. An additional Village of Larchmont App, the aspect of the app is that it creates product of three years of devel- a sense of connection between opment, hard work, and persever- residents and their local govern- ance. The idea for this app came ment representatives. If inter- during the students’ sophomore ested, community members can year when their OCRA class “see who is running the Village conducted a community concerns government and learn a little more survey that yielded surprising and about them.” In a time where intriguing results. A significant interaction and connection have number of community members become much more appreciated, felt that the local government did this part of the app provides a not communicate well with its citi- great way to learn about and con- zens. Coughlin says that it quickly FATIMAH KHAN/THE GLOBE nect with community members. The home page of the new Village of Larchmont app, created by MHS OCRA students. became clear that “communica- Although this app is specific tion between residents and local vices, parking, and other resources MHS and Hommocks, to translate However, the Village’s website to the Village of Larchmont, officials was a very prominent is- relevant to the community. It also their ideas and data directly from can be difficult to navigate, so it can be useful for residents sue in the area.” This information includes information collected Google Sheets to an app using the these students decided that an of nearby municipalities since inspired these six OCRA students from a series of meetings with Glide program - a platform which app would be the perfect rem- many programs overlap. The app to develop a solution in the form the Village Board and community enables users to build apps quick- edy. “Apps are handier and more includes a variety of resources of an app. leaders. Once this information ly. “We could not have made this convenient,” explains Murabito. such as a news bulletin, a calendar app without [Mr. Sammartano’s] The app provides a simpler means for town events and meetings, help. He was with us throughout of information delivery through contact information for municipal “Communication between residents every stage of creating the app - a modern platform. Coughlin de- services, information about Vil- from choosing colors and fonts scribes it as a “newer, easier [way] lage officials, and more. If you are and local officials was a very all the way to launch day,” reflects for residents to learn about what’s interested in exploring or down- Harwin. All six students are going on in their community.” It loading the app, go to this website: prominent issue in this area.” extremely grateful for his guidance should not be difficult to find the https://larchmont.glideapp.io/. - Kate Coughlin (‘21) throughout this process. dates of different town events or If you would like to watch a quick Prior to the creation of the basic news updates but, on the instructional video on how to app, the primary means of com- Village website, it often is. For- download the app, go to this web- The content of the app is was gathered, the six students munication between the local tunately, this new app effectively site: https://www.youtube.com/ based on the Village’s website worked alongside Mr. Sammar- government and community was solves this issue. watch?v=fuG817k4mdg&feature which includes information about tano, the technology coach for the Village of Larchmont website. Harwin describes a multitude =youtu.be. the local government, public ser-

The College Board Cancels SAT Subject Tests With pandemic changes, standard testing standards are permanently changing for high school students. to prospective college students-- dents “can send a strong message their testing requirements in the website and now offers students By SYDNEY GIRVIN the news that SAT Subject Tests to colleges about [their] interest in future, beyond this pandemic. Ma- more AP support.” Does this put Thousands of students wake will be discontinued. Subject specific majors or programs—and maroneck High School Guidance more pressure on students to take up at the crack of dawn several Tests, also known as SAT II’s, are how ready [they] are to tackle the Counselor Cathy Quackenbush AP courses? Time will tell. Saturdays throughout the year to multiple choice standardized tests work” through these tests. While thinks that “all of these circum- For some, this cancelation sit for daunting standardized tests. centered around an individual this may be true, the website does stances played into the College may be less exciting. Some stu- Nothing is quite as dreadful as subject such as Biology or World not acknowledge the stress that Board’s decision to drop the Sub- dents may feel that they exceed in sitting for hours to take a tedious History. Typically, students would these tests added to the already ject tests, although reportedly they a subject or two and a test score test on a Saturday morning, hop- take these exams to supplement hellish college process, seemingly have been considering this for a to prove it may have helped them ing to do well enough that taking their qualifications for college making this move by the College while. COVID-19 accelerated their along in the college process. In it again becomes unnecessary. admissions, but the tests are not Board to terminate them a gift. decision making process.” that case, discontinuing these After hundreds of hours spent as integral to the process as SATs With the COVID-19 Pan- MHS Guidance Counselor exams may take away that upper studying and sometimes thou- and ACTs. demic throwing a wrench into Lainie Lichtenstein also provided hand they might have had other- sands of dollars spent on tutoring, The College Board website the already chaotic admissions some insight into the intentions wise. For many, however, leaving the test is finally over and students described the perks of these tests, process, colleges were forced to of the College Board. She shares behind Subject Tests means one await their score to see if it will saying that “SAT Subject Tests decide on a new testing policy. that the College Board feels that less stresser that students have satisfy the college of their dreams. can help you see how well you’ve Most institutions opted for a the AP Exams will serve the to worry about. MHS Guid- Hearts are usually crushed and the learned the subject matter com- test-optional policy due to several purpose of Subject Tests. She says ance Counselor Robert Schwartz process continues. pared to other students around cancellations of the SAT, ACT, “AP exams allow for more wide- exclaims, “I think this is a great This January, the College the country and the world.” The and Subject Tests as well. Some spread availability. As a result, the move. The less standardized test- Board sent a belated holiday gift College Board also says that stu- colleges plan to continue omitting College Board just revamped its ing the better!” 3 3

Mamaroneck Schools Celebrate Black History Month Mamaroneck students, faculty, and administration take part in Black History Month. made to individually, curricularly, At other schools in the By SELA BREEN and organizationally shift towards district, Black History Month has social justice and equity. also been celebrated. At Hom- “BLACK”, FROM FRONT Additionally, MHS English mocks Middle School, there have teacher MaryBeth Jordan, recently been morning announcements ...At MHS, students from the concluded a unit introduced to her that recognize Black figures and Multicultural Student Union, pre- Freshman classes this year focus- students groups, and posters viously known as the Multicultural ing on “Change Makers.” The unit similar to those of the MSU were Club, planned several activities is inspired by her time at The New hung in the commons. Chatsworth for Black History Month, most York Times Teaching Project and Elementary School has introduced notably the hanging of large post- taught students how individuals Books of the Month highlight- ers in the hallways. These posters can be agents for social change. ing diverse characters and Murray highlighted important, histori- Paisley Flammenbaum (‘24), Avenue School engaged in an all cal figures who were/are Black, grades celebration of local Black including Kobe Bryant, Frederick history and created a traditional Douglass, and Vice President Ka- Adrinka quilt with pieces from mala Harris, and educated passing “It was the entire community. At Mama- students and faculty on the impact necessary to talk roneck Avenue School, staff has Black community has had on been working to understand and the country. Additionally, several about change mak- PHOTO COURTESY OF @MAMKMSU ON INSTAGRAM unpack Sharon Ravitch’s work on posts were shared on the MSU’s Melanie Huang (‘23) hangs a Black History Month poster in the overpass. “Flux Pedagogy and Leadership” instagram, @mamkmsu, that in- ers at a time when and diversity, equity, and inclusion formed students of resources and we needed in anticipation of her upcoming opportunities available to learn visit to the school (Ravitch is a more about Black History Month. them most.” professor at the Graduate School All of the work done by the MSU - Paisley Flammen- of Education at University of for Black History Month was Pennsylvania and is known for her organized by Emilia Pantigoso baum (‘24) work in these areas). (’21) and Jacinta Smith (’21), two Kayla Yan, a local activist and of the co-founders and Presidents a student in Jordan’s English class, another co-founder and President of the MSU. explained how, after seeing so of the MSU, believes this celebra- MHS has also emphasized the many people speak up and call tion of Black History month is ongoing racial equity work being for change at Black Lives Matter “very vital to the Black commu- done at the school in celebration protests this summer in response nity” because it is “important for of Black History Month. It is the to the death of George Floyd and white allies to be aware of the his- twentieth year of the school’s other Black Americans, she “really tory of Black History Month and partnership with Facing History enjoyed getting to hear about the where we are going with it.” She and Ourselves and the second year minds behind setting up rallies.” hopes the work done throughout of integrating content about privi- She found it, “super inspiring the month and during the dis- lege, bias, and black history into to see so many change makers trict’s ongoing work in terms of ninth grade curriculums. Mem- come together to fight for such diversity and inclusion will lead to bers of the District Equity Team an important movement” and felt a “future for both black students and MHS English teachers have it was, “necessary to talk about and for white students to col- PHOTO COURTESY OF @MAMKMSU ON INSTAGRAM been leading staff members from Emilia Pantigoso (‘21) hangs a poster honoring Sojourner Truth in the overpass. change makers at a time when we laborate and work together” more across the district in a discussion needed them most.” harmoniously. group about changes that can be

Board of Education Candidate Makes History University then worked on im- that many people don’t have By CAITLYN CARPENTER migration aide and child foster time to commit to. Mitra brings care in New York City. However, another tool to the table to deal In three months, two new after the pandemic put the world with this disconnect: social media. members will be voted into the on pause last year, she moved On her campaign Instagram, @ Mamaroneck Board of Education back to Mamaroneck. Now, she mitraformamaroneck, followers (BOE) - one of the most impor- seeks to widen her impact within can find a twenty-second “reel” tant bodies within the Mama- the schools she and her family call summary of the most recent roneck School District. Made up home by running for a spot on the board meeting, highlighting what of seven elected volunteers, the BOE. the Mitra campaign believes to be board serves to create the district’s The “Mitra for Mamaroneck” the most important points of the budget, define the priorities of campaign has several goals, the meeting that community members the district, oversee progress, and primary one being transparency. would most benefit from hearing. establish policy to run the six dif- Mitra recalls that for “as long as Moving forward, Mitra wants to ferent schools. While its members [she could] remember, [she always do regular board meeting recaps typically consist of parents of had] a sense of recklessness and similar to this one, but as a board students or alumni of the district, impatience when it came to the member herself. She aims to PHOTO COURTESY OF LEELA MITRA Leela Mitra, the Mamaroneck High School graduate currently running for Board of Education. this year, a new candidate stands board.” She places the source of use social media as part of her to make history as the board’s that feeling on a lack of com- transparency as well as a means to youngest ever member: Leela ings but because of the age and because they determine a lot of munication between the board build her connection with the stu- business-like-conduct of its mem- the things that come into play in Mitra. and families of the district. In dents (and teachers and parents) Mitra is a product of the bers. Mitra says that she “wants to your years in this district.” her opinion, the thinking behind who she plans to advocate for if use how young [she is] compared Mitra is currently going Mamaroneck School District; hav- how certain members vote is “a elected to the board. ing graduated from Mamaroneck to the others as an advantage,” door-to-door to collect the neces- really big fog,” and she feels “a Mitra has adopted the cam- and that she hopes “that [she] can sary number of signatures from High School in 2015 after ten lot of people don’t feel comfort- paign slogan, “A New Advocacy’’ years in the district, she knows bring a more accessible attitude to eligible voters around the district able [with the board’s decisions] on her social media because she the board.” in order to get her name on the what it is like to be a student. She because they don’t know what wants to use her unique perspec- has two younger brothers, one Even if she doesn’t win, Mi- ballot. The deadline for these happens behind closed doors.” tive to focus on connecting with tra hopes that her campaign will signatures is April 28 and the who is a recent MHS graduate and All BOE meetings are students. She describes how the another who is currently attending help to make students more aware election is May 18. If you would streamed and available on LMC current board meetings and board of the decisions that are made by like to get in contact with Mitra’s Hommocks Middle School. Since Media for the community to view, members often feel inaccessible to leaving MHS, Mitra studied at and the board. She tells students to campaign, you can reach her at but these meetings often last for some students, not only because “pay attention to these meetings [email protected]. received a degree from Fordham three or more hours-- a length of the length of the board meet- 2020-212 STAFF 4 Editors-In-Chief Mark Yukelis Editorial Caitlyn Carpenter Sela Breen How has Remote Learning Changed Education? Managing Editors Mamaroneck High School, like many A remote learning option was an impera- ing a cycle of falling behind on material, Rebecca Herzberg of the other high schools in our region, tive; there is no debate around that, how- and “learning for the test” as opposed to Brandi Ritter made the decision to reopen for optional ever there are aspects of the experience that total comprehension. Conversely, some Kate Solomon and limited in-person instruction in the are less than ideal. students feel that many remote assessment Fall of 2020. Despite the robust safety Remote learning has totally changed apparatus are substantially more difficult, as Sydney Girvin protocols enacted by our district, a sizable the concept of a “class”. Unfortunately, they lack the ability to “mark up” a physical contingent of students elected, or have “class discussions” are often abridged or test like they otherwise would be able to. since elected, to continue fully remote modified to fit the parameters of a hybrid Despite these problems, remote learners Editorial Directors education during the ongoing school year. lesson. “Breakout rooms” are insufficient largely feel as if they made the right choice. Chris Ciulla It is yet to be seen how many more will go alternatives for lively classroom exchanges, There are some fantastic positives Tess Lepelstat remote with the upcoming move to full ca- and many students have indicated that associated with remote learning. Students pacity in April. Members of the Globe staff remote classmates often turn off cameras are often getting almost an hour more of met and discussed the motivations behind and do not participate if the teacher is not sleep, without missing any class time. For Multimedia Directors fully-remote learning, as well as the cultural in the breakout room. This makes it hard many families, not having to drive a child Lulu Tantillo implications of this contemporary medium. to fully engage oneself in the material. Ad- to and from school has been a huge relief Hannah Rogoff For many students, opting to go ditionally, student’s have indicated that the in such a difficult time. Remote lessons are Sascha Melamed fully-virtual was more of a necessity than a ability to participate varies wildly from class also recorded, meaning students have the preference. Family health situations, as well to class. In some classrooms, remote stu- ability to review lessons in a manner they Anna Daum as broad concerns about transmission risks dents are required to participate frequently were previously unable to. Remote learning, amidst a pandemic mean that many stu- in class discussions. In others, remote learn- broadly speaking, is incredibly convenient. Art and Photography dents did not feel as if hybrid learning was a ers are merely an afterthought, observing Students can take naps during free periods, viable option. For most of the fully-remote the in-person cohort discuss the material. enjoy a home cooked meal for lunch, and Directors students on the Globe staff, parental health Generally, students agree that ad- still receive a high quality education, while Fatimah Kahn concerns were the primary reason they equately comprehending the lessons is more protecting their families from any transmis- chose completely virtual learning. Clearly, difficult at home than in person, yet many sion risks. This is a new culture, and only Kim Wei the creation of a synchronous, integrated remote students feel as remote assessments time will tell if virtual learning will be a relic virtual experience was a “must-do” for the are often extremely manageable, due to the of the COVID 19 pandemic, or a new way Business Managers district, as there is ample demand for low- “open-note” nature of most virtual tests. that millions of student’s will receive their Vincent Jacobe de Naurois risk learning alternatives, especially amongst This means that a lapse in learning may not education for years to come. families with certain health circumstances. be reflected by a lapse in grades, perpetuat- Sam Rosuck Copy Editors Taylor Ferrarone William Anderson Is Hybrid Learning Good for Students? Emma Kearney On the other side of this education de- hybrid learning when they feel the school is teachers, and have a hands-on learning bate are the hybrid learners-- who are soon safe to return to. experience. According to many Globe to be non-existent come our full return in For students who chose hybrid learn- members, teachers who don’t integrate the Arts and Leisure after the break. When starting off the dis- ing, they feel that the education quality is hybrid students with the Zoom students Henry Bova cussion with the hybrid learners, they were much better, but there are still unintended feel that they don’t have a very good con- asked why they chose hybrid education over difficulties that they have encountered. nection with their classmates. One Globe Lulu Tantillo, Kira Walter remote education. Two main reasons domi- Whether it is returning home in time to member even said that “most of the time nated the Globe Staff ’s responses: it creates have lunch and get ready for class or the students don’t know who is in their class Features a feeling of normalcy and the quality of switching AB schedule, students are still not if they are on Zoom.” Despite this being Tista Goswami education is better. With these two answers used to this new form of school. Because true, the hybrid students still get to interact Emma Kearney, Taylor Ferrarone in mind, students responded to more ques- of the new schedule, students have had to with other people, something the remote tions about their home life, the difficulties adapt and become more flexible, but that students said is missing from their remote of hybrid learning, and the disconnect they comes at a cost. Many freshman and sopho- learning. This socialization with other stu- News feel with the remote learners. mores do not have access to or cannot drive dents and teachers is important for students Abby Tucker Opting to be hybrid was not just influ- cars, which means they have no way to get because it helps them make friends and fos- Spencer Wolff enced by the feeling of normalcy or quality home or get go to school in the middle of ter relationships within the school. Another of education; the students’ families played the day if their parents are working. For benefit of hybrid learning is the quality of William Anderson, Sam Young an important role in helping them choose juniors and seniors as well, someone else education. Students are able to work on hybrid over remote. One student said that in their family might be using the car. In projects, participate in labs, study in the Opinion “we [Mamaroneck students] have the privi- regards to the AB schedule, Globe Staff library with a group (socially distanced of Nadia Suben lege of physically attending school, unlike members said that, when they come home course!), etc., something that the remote other public school’s, so my parents felt like from school, it is weird to start school again students can’t do. Although breakout rooms Jamie Soropolous students need to take advantage of that.” on Zoom after lunch. Usually when people allow for some group learning, it is not Sarah Colbert, Hannah Macrone Another Globe Staff member mentioned come home from school, they relax and do the same because it is not as interactive. that, because of the coronavirus, their par- homework. Now students transition from Physical group learning is good because ents are working from home now. The con- one class to another, spending most of it enables students to think critically and Sports stant noise from meetings and zoom calls their break time preparing for the next class. bounce ideas off of one another in a more Sydney Susswein is distracting to students, so school is easier Of course, many of these hybrid students natural, relaxed fashion. Evan Epstein and better for their education. Although feel that difficulties with WiFi and the lack As students become more accustomed Simon Worth some parents felt that going to school out- of social interaction that would come from to their new form of learning, the school weighs the potential of their child catching being fully remote are worse than these will continue to change as vaccines get the coronavirus, many parents are skeptical minute scheduling problems. distributed. In that same sense, the school’s Spotlight of hybrid learning. As a result, some Globe In many aspects, hybrid learning is and students’ flexibility has allowed us to Madison Rosen members have transitioned from hybrid good for students; it allows them to com- create new modes of education that are Michaela Loughran learning, to remote learning, and back to municate with friends, build bonds with tailored to each student. Felix Zehe, Hannah Rogoff Health and Wellness Maia Glazer Olivia Daly Sascha Melamed Faculty Advisors The Globe is Mamaroneck High School’s student produced newspaper. Articles represent The Globe and its editors as a whole. For Darren Bosch advertising and subscription information, contact the Globe email at [email protected]. To subscribe by mail, send a letter Craig Goldberg to MHS care of Mr. Bosch, Mr. Goldberg, and Mr. Madin with a check for $15 payable to Mamaroneck High School, 1000 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Evan Madin 5 5 Op-Ed Recognizing the Effects of Socialization

with the Globe on the issue of Part of what that experience left D.C., where, he says, “My neigh- grounds different from our own. By THOMAS GELLES socialization. The common strand him with was the desire to help borhood was all black.” There, he Moreover, we are all within a short through their remarks is this: stay build diverse communities, which did not experience being targeted MetroNorth ride of midtown Socialization is the process open. Take the values that are is what he does now as a guidance on the basis of being an African- Manhattan and the many opportu- by which each of us is initiated useful and kind from those around counselor. American male. He feels his up- nities that are there. into what it means to be a member you, and then - be brave. Dare to Being exposed to different of our society. This process begins make mistakes. Dare to be differ- kinds of people while growing the moment we are born. Studies ent. up was also important to Karen show that female babies tend to be “The end result of years of this kind of Greg Cuddy, one of the Graubart, a historian at the Uni- held more gently than male babies. guidance counselors here at MHS, versity of Notre Dame. She says socialization is that gender roles Mothers tend to talk to their little observes that one of the most that her family, her peers, and girls more than to their little boys. begin to feel not just normal, important things we students can her hometown all shaped who The end result of years of this do to broaden our understand- she became, noting, “My politics but inevitable.” kind of socializing is that gender ing of the world around us, is to were partly formed by my parents, roles begin to feel not just normal, engage in extracurricular activities. obviously. My mother was pretty bringing made it so that he is more We can take what’s best from but inevitable. Even though many clubs can’t liberal, and I was formed by liberal receptive to all kinds of people, our socialization and reject the But socialization goes beyond meet in person due to COVID, politics.” Her childhood in Queens and states, “I feel that I’m prob- rest, but first we must dare to inculcating a binary conception he still believes that there is much affected her, too. Dr. Graubart ably more open to different kinds question what we’ve subconscious- of gender. Our families may teach to be gained through participat- explains, “Growing up in New of people than I might be if I had ly learned. To do that, it helps, as us that certain kinds of people ing in Zoom-based opportunities York meant that I was exposed to had experiences where somebody Mr. Cuddy suggested, to try new are more acceptable than others, to interact. “Giving students and people who were really different was making fun of me because of experiences with new people. We because of their profession, or young people exposure to things from me all the time.” She adds, my skin color or my hair texture can also set ourselves the task their appearance, or their ethnicity that might be outside of their “I grew up sort of thinking that I or something like that.” Also, he of studying peoples who, at first or race. Our peer groups may shun immediate circle helps a lot,” says had things in common with people explains how simply having an glance, might seem quite different those they perceive as awkward or who weren’t like me.” Finding the older brother who collected comic from us, as Dr. Graubart did. If different. Our religions may teach commonalities she shares with books and cartoons changed his we’re lucky, we can participate in a us that only certain kinds of love “How do we take others is no doubt part of why Dr. life. Mr. Thompson adds, “I think supportive community that gives are okay. Our political parties may Graubart, a white atheist of Jewish I’m still on the path that those us the strength to find our own assure us that all children should those first steps heritage from New York City, now comic books sent me on, because path, as Mr. Thompson has. be tenderly cared for, unless those finds herself teaching at a Catholic I became a writer.” Like Mr. All of these tactics for self- children are fleeing the violence toward living as our university in Indiana about gender, Cuddy, both Dr. Graubart and Mr. awareness are available to us here that persists in another country. authentic selves?” ethnicity, race, and slavery in colo- Thompson agree that their early at MHS. We can try out new activi- How can we separate who nial Latin America. influences shaped their receptive- ties. We can open ourselves to new we really are, from what we’ve Mr. Cuddy. He adds that, through Cliff Thompson, a Brooklyn- ness to accepting differences in ideas and new people. We can been socialized to believe that we extracurriculars, students can “gain based writer and painter, similarly others. strengthen the ties we have with are? How can we even figure out a sense of self, build character, and confirms the influence of place Mamaroneck is not nearly those who support us. what the other possibilities are out have that excitement and passion and family. In his case, though, as diverse as New York City, or We don’t have to live accord- there, about who we can be, and come out.” He recalls his own a lack of diversity in his neigh- Washington, D.C., or White Plains. ing to someone else’s conception what we can do? How do we take sports experiences at White Plains borhood may have paradoxi- But neither is it monolithic in any of who we’re supposed to be. those first steps toward living as High School as essential in making cally helped to make him a more respect. All of us have the op- Such is the challenge, and the our authentic selves? it possible for him to meet other accepting adult. Mr. Thompson portunity in this town and in this promise, of acknowledging our Several people recently spoke students of varied backgrounds. recalls growing up in Washington, school to meet people from back- own socialization.

Students Need Off-Screen Hobbies Now More than Ever

pertinent lessons about technol- By NADIA SUBEN ogy use. “I’ve been getting more into The Covid-19 pandemic has reading and sudoku. These hob- radically altered the way today’s bies have helped me realize how students learn. According to we desperately need to get away Forbes, students’ screen time has from screens after a long day of surged by as much as 50-60% schoolwork,” Azoulay explains. “I since the start of the pandemic. think a break from the screen...can The detrimental effects of such be...just as important as getting excessive technology use are well- your work done.” documented. According to The Finding moments to step Guardian, worsening eyesight and away from screens has always increased difficulty sleeping are been crucial. But now, students just a few of the harms prolonged are spending anywhere from three screen time can be linked to. And to six hours on screen per day for while Mamaroneck students used synchronous class alone. Having technology for school before the off-screen hobbies can provide pandemic struck, they are now a helpful excuse to take a break fully reliant on their devices to FATIMAH KHAN/THE GLOBE from staring at devices. In Azou- navigate their classes; spend- lay’s case, reading and doing su- “[Quarantine] gave me a lot meaning and direction, which can ing with a pandemic, students are ing hours upon hours a day doku means that she has a reason of time to expand on my...hob- be difficult to find in often -mo currently confronting a number on screens is now an academic to take a break from working, and bies. I [got] better at instruments notonous pandemic life. Having of unprecedented challenges. It requirement. This makes it more as a result, a break from screens. and [had] more time to practice,” something fun and relaxing to do is necessary for today’s youth to important than ever for students Not only do off-screen says sophomore Will Tucker. that breaks up the stress of jug- find some sort of reprieve from to find off-screen hobbies. hobbies provide reasons to take “They’ve been helpful because gling classes during a global health the strain that these challenges Naomi Azoulay (’23) says she breaks from some of the strain they give me something to do crisis is extraordinarily helpful. can place on them. Finding off- has expanded on a number of her of online schoolwork, they also besides sitting around all day.” Between skyrocketing screen screen hobbies has never been so hobbies amidst the pandemic, and optimize the critical time students Hobbies can fill students’ rare time, navigating an entirely new important. that doing so has revealed some get to unwind during the day. moments of rest with a sense of way of going to school, and cop- 6 6

In 2021, Leaders No Longer have Gen Z’s Trust rus pandemic, which 75 percent By FATIMAH KHAN of Gen Z participants believe We’ve all seen the primary has had a major impact on their source tweets, the political cartoon worldview, trust in the U.S. health- memes, and the first hand account care system has dropped from 68 TikToks; the evidence which to 59 percent. future history classes will use to The survey even managed to learn about and judge this time discover our generation’s skepti- of great historical importance- a cism and idealism- contradicting pandemic, economic hardship, a qualities essential to our iden- turbulent election, and a moral tity. While our generation is now awakening regarding racism and less optimistic about the future climate change. This period in (from 58 to 56 percent of Gen Z time has truly humanized the fig- participants saying they are gener- ures whose journals and letters we ally optimistic about the future read in order to better understand of the country), we increasingly the events of their time; they were believe we can change the world just ordinary people trying to positively (from 56 to 62 percent) PHOTO COURTESY OF @NYTIMES ON INSTAGRAM significantly more than millennial weather a rough situation as best Protestors in Washington D.C. during the January 6th raid on the Capitol get pushed out by officers. as possible. However, when we participants. The last statistic is the study previous generations who fect increases exponentially when a larger role in daily life. Those by Morning Consult of 1,000 most revealing and meaning- endured monumental, and some- these events take place during who grew up during the Vietnam Americans, ages 13-23, tracked ful clue about the future of our times traumatic, events like the one’s formative years, the time War and Watergate scandal had many variables over the course of generation. Upon reflecting on Great Depression, World Wars I between ages 11-19 when they are much less trust in government April to June of 2020. During that the turmoil, pain, anger, chaos, and II, the Civil Rights movement, forming their opinions and views than previous generations - which window, the number of Gen Z and violence we have witnessed and the 9/11 attacks, we can see about the world. still impacts the level of public participants who believed that the throughout the last year, we how it impacted their psyche, The cohort nicknamed the trust in government today. The Black Lives Matter movement had believe we can leave a positive future decisions, and worldview. “lost” generation, who grew up 9/11 attacks caused an increase a major impact on their world- legacy. Despite seeing the dark According to Pew Research during the prosperous 1920s, were in patriotism and unity, which has view increased by 21 points to 68 side of humanity, we believe we Center, the events which occur unimpressed with wealth and made millennials more civically percent. Trust in institutions such can improve society. Despite the during a generation’s teenage grandeur and searched for greater engaged and globally aware later as the police, U.S government, the uncertainty of the future, despite years can influence their deci- meaning and satisfaction in life. on in life. criminal justice system, and news having no idea what each day sions regarding marriage, religion, Those whose formative years were All this to say- how will the media has dropped dramatically will bring- we are certain that we political affiliation, and general troubled by the Great Depression events of the past year impact our over those two months, from can make a difference. Despite philosophical outlook on life. This and WWII grew up to be frugal, generation? around 56 to 45 percent on aver- having little trust in the leaders, is called the cohort effect, which conformist, and civic minded- Our generation, Generation age. Interestingly, trust in police organizations, and governments attributes generational differences coined the “Silent” generation. Z, includes anyone born in 1997 dropped 24 points to about 44 of today, we have enormous trust to unique historical circumstances Teenagers who saw the impacts and later, while the millennial percent after the Black Lives Mat- in ourselves and in the power of that members of a similar age of Roosevelt’s New Deal believed generation spans those born from ter protests of June. tomorrow. group experience. The cohort ef- that the government should have 1981 to 1996. A survey conducted As a result of the coronavi-

Our School System Should Encourage Activism of these numbers can be seen social and political discussions. In States are liberal, and not by a be discussed if we want to study By KIRA WALTER through involvement in protests, AP courses, such as U.S. History, small percentage. Thus, depending what it means to be American or the spread of petitions, par- Language and Composition, and on where a teacher is applying for to be Patriotic” in the classroom. Between the Presidential ticipation in OCRA, civically and U.S. Government, controversial a job, they may need to exagger- “Often, talking about human Election, the recent riots at Capi- politically associated clubs, and texts and topics are discussed and ate or hide their political views. rights or political differences tol Hill, the Black Lives Matter many other organizations in which classrooms often provide for open In addition, while many students can make people (adults AND movement, and a plethora of oth- Mamaroneck’s youth not only as- floor debates. disapprove of strict curriculum, students) uncomfortable,” Ms. er recent political controversies, sert their political beliefs but also While students may face it often isn’t very popular among Silverman, an English teacher at it isn’t hard to see current events fight for them, spurring change in some restrictions in discussing educators either. It seems despite MHS, says. “Sometimes that dis- around the country leaking into our local community and at times, politics in the classroom, teachers however much freedom we have, comfort comes from a good place; student life. And, as Mamaroneck even across the state. can fall into much more trouble we always want more. we don’t want to risk offending students debate their political Despite these accomplish- for what takes place during Opinions on whether politics anyone or hurting someone. How- opinions inside and outside the ments, students do face a fair political conversation in their should be introduced into school ever, discomfort can be a sign of classroom, one has to balance the amount of restrictions in advocat- classrooms. The New York State can not be solely determined learning or being challenged. Prac- extent to which politics should be ing for their beliefs, some of them School Boards Association has by numbers as there are many tice in this kind of conversation discussed at school. necessary, some of them flexible. insisted time and time again that influential factors in the decision. can help youth be more equipped For a long time, it seems the One of the most restrictive yet all students deserve the right to When confronted with this topic, to have knowledgeable, respectful district has provided us with am- unknown constraints of politics attend a school free of partisan MHS Junior Donnie Gomez conversations as future college ple information to formulate our in the classroom is actually a strict political influence. Thus, teachers replied, “It depends if you’re in students and job-seekers.” own opinions based on historical curriculum, which often leaves must not force their political opin- [history], then yes. If you’re in any In the end, despite the ten- information and governmental little time for debate. In History ions on those they are teaching. other class, then I don’t think it’s sion or discomfort politics may order. But as we approach voting and English classes, controversial However, this raises the ques- necessary.” bring into the classroom, it is age, should we be allowed to ad- subjects might arise, but student tion, when it is appropriate for a Mackenzie Minguillo (‘21) important that students feel free vocate for our stances frequently debate is almost never prioritized teacher to insert their own ideas also has a mixed opinion about to express their ideas. Developing within the classroom? Or should above ensuring that classes stay up and when isn’t it? this, describing how she encoun- political identity at an early age such controversial conversations to schedule with annual curricula. Sometimes, teachers’ ideas ters politics in the classroom.. is very important and whether take place outside of school The concept of politics in can help a child to develop his or “I take macro right now,” she or not controversial topics are premises? the classroom is far more com- her stance but, at other times, it says, “and usually we incorporate allowed into the classroom will In the opinion of most plicated for MHS teachers and can be seen as a form of indoctri- politics in our studies and debate... also play a very big role in how students, politics should be a staff. Whereas other schools nation. As a result, many schools government systems. But, we get students learn to see the world. prevalent topic of debate at Ma- are more rigid about introduc- ban teachers from wearing badges assigned into different groups to With so much responsibility, maroneck. A poll answered by 450 ing politics into the classroom, in support of political candidates defend socialism and capitalism it is important that the Mama- MHS students revealed that 70 Mamaroneck does afford teachers and from bringing unprompted and I feel like if the groups were roneck High School administra- percent of students stand strongly the right to introduce students to political debate into the class- divided among our terms [ based tion don’t ignore this and make behind this opinion and a minor an early form of democracy, to room. In certain cases, it is also on students beliefs] and not the an effort to discuss politics in the 30 percent of them claim other- grant them free speech. Beginning difficult for teachers to express teachers, there’d be some division classroom. Helping young adults wise. Meanwhile, an impressive 75 at an elementary level, teachers their political views at all when with students,” she says. build their own opinions and percent of students claimed they hold four corner debates and what they believe is not supported Maya Gadlin (‘22) also made stances is one of the best things are politically active while a mere socratic seminars in Humanities by the community. According the point that, “Human rights now that educators can do for the 25 percent of them disagreed classes, slowly expanding these to the Pacific Research Institute, fall under political opinions rather future. with this statement. The results exercises into more complex most teachers within the United than natural rights, so it has to 7 7 Features OSR Students Seek Pandemic-Friendly Mentorship Opportunties

of which remain uncertain due to By TISTA GOSWAMI the course of the pandemic. Thus, most students who have success- In light of the pandemic, fully arranged an internship will many extracurricular opportunities be participating virtually. for students have been brought to A virtual internship typi- a harsh stop. The Original Science cally would entail a data analysis Research (OSR) internships are project of some kind. Garbarino no exception. OSR is an elective described how, “In some cases, class at MHS that guides students students may be looking at images through the process of conduct- for cellular and molecular biology ing research in a specific field of projects, or MRI images for neu- science. Much of the first two roscience projects, and other types years of the program consists of of images for astronomy. [He] in-depth study about a desired thinks some mentors may give field of research and outreach to students opportunities to watch potential scientists to work within some procedures over Zoom, and that field. participate in laboratory meet- Last summer, all in-person ings.” Despite the unconventional laboratory internships were cancelled due to the lockdown. PHOTO COURTESY OF UNSPLASH Some lucky students were able What OSR students could have been doing in the lab had COVID-19 not forced them out of the lab. to participate in virtual research “The most important goal of the program study neurodegenerative diseases, “non-critical,” most non-COVID projects, however, this year, OSR important goal of is for students to learn to work specifically multiple sclerosis, has related research was put on pause. has a new approach to landing and think like scientists, so [the been reading up on this field and Bilik recognizes that, “This is a internships during the pandemic. the program is for program is] hoping that those sending mentor emails since the challenging time and scientists Guido Garbarino, one of the OSR students to learn to skills are still taught. Most stu- beginning of her sophomore year have a lot more to worry about.” teachers commented that they, dents finish their internships with in 2019. Unfortunately, many Despite the added challenge ‘have been telling mentors that work and think like projects that they can use to write mentors are experiencing chal- to an already difficult process, [they] are open to having a virtual scientists.” research papers and present at lenges of their own in hosting OSR students are persisting in or data analysis based experi- research competitions,” Garbarino students, both in-person and vir- their mentor search. With the ence for students if an in-person - Guido Garbarino continues. tually. “Many scientists have taken alternative virtual internship op- laboratory internship proves to be Unfortunately, other OSR a break from researching due to tion, students continue to reach impossible.” With this approach, students haven’t been quite as suc- the pandemic, and others simply certain levels of success. Over students are seeing some success. arrangements, students will still cessful in the search for a mentor. won’t take interns for the same the course of the semester, other With the new option of virtual be able to take part in meaning- Sasha Bilik (‘22) had an internship reason.” says Bilik. The pandemic students will continue to work internships, mentors do not have ful and legitimate research, which arranged for last summer that has caused numerous institutions toward securing an internship in to consider institutional permis- is one of the primary objectives was sadly cancelled due to the and academic laboratories to whatever form is practical during sions in hosting students, most of the OSR program. “The most pandemic. Bilik, who wishes to wind down their work. Deemed this difficult time.

Half-way through the Year, How are Virtual Students Feeling?

strict rule of not being allowed to (Anonymous ‘22). Jared Sherman an endless cycle of Zoom classes, was better in the hybrid model. By JULIET ZUCKER leave campus. All of these regula- (‘22) had a more personal reason, the social aspect of school cannot She was asked to quarantine in tions were put in place for hybrid stating he had an, “ACT coming be felt through the screen. There the beginning of November and The 2020-2021 school year is learning, but what about those up and [his] sister’s bat mitzvah.” is a kind of “solitude” and “isola- was forced to learn remotely. She halfway complete, but the ques- who are virtual? Whether students had switched tion” being remote, sitting in your found she could “stay in pajamas tion still remains: which is better, Going into the first quarter, for their health and safety or they room at a desk, alone, adds Sher- all day” and it was tempting to hybrid or remote? Starting in had a special event coming up, man. Walking through the halls, “go on [her] phone.” Though September, education systems all learning had dramatically changed. free periods with friends, going these two weeks were difficult, it over the world were going to take “Because remote While making the switch, Lind- off campus for lunch—it’s not the did provide a good representa- a different approach. In the begin- learning is an endless say Holton (‘22) has felt she has same anymore. tion to Samson of what remote ning of the Mamaroneck District “more free time,” and can “focus Hybrid students feel that learning is like in comparison to school year, families were given cycle of Zoom classes, better on work” knowing she isn’t there is still some kind of con- hybrid. Samson has continued to the choice for their student to be the social aspect of at risk. However, Holton felt it did nection, even if it is just for 40 stay in the hybrid model going remote (fully online) or hybrid, prove to be “a lot harder to stay minute periods. Ava Samson (‘22) into the third quarter because the a model that allows learning to school cannot be felt through the screen.” present and active” in classes since has heavily considered making the education, sense of routine, and be online and in person. Stu- she was missing out on “being in switch to remote learning, how- connection felt stronger. dents were also split up into two Understanding the two types cohorts, A and B, by last name. a majority of students were urged of learning styles has boiled Those who chose to be hybrid to choose hybrid learning as the “There is a kind of ‘solitude’ and ‘isolation’ down to personal preference for would have to fill out a “Daily rate for the coronavirus had gone students at Mamaroneck High Health Form,” a pre-screening down. However, by the time the being remote, sitting in your room at a desk, School. Whether learning has questionnaire built to ensure the second quarter had come around, alone. Walking through the halls, free periods become easier or more difficult, safety of everyone entering the many students shifted to remote with friends, going off-campus for lunch – it’s the choice of learning is up to the building. The district took precau- learning for multiple reasons. One student — something students tions to map out the hallways, said that they “they want[ed] my not the same anymore. ” have never had. Learning during making the overpass a one-way family to stay healthy” after it was this challenging time has been a hallway while guiding others to brought to their attention that different school experience for use the track to go from Post to their ‘classmates were partying or person and surrounded by [her] ever, it came down to her “quality everyone, and a school year that Palmer or vice versa. There is still going to big group hangouts” peers.” Because remote learning is of education,” which she felt will go down in history. mandatory mask wearing and a 8 8

The MHS Library Gains a New Purpose

the space has provided a quiet By TAYLOR FERRARONE space for her to be more produc- tive. Kira Walter (‘22), who took Every MHS student has been her athletic option study hall in in the library for some reason or the library, admitted that while the another. Teachers require book space could pose a risk to expose sources as a project requirement students across several grades to or need a paper printed out. Oth- COVID-19, “students tend to ers visit during a free period, or distance themselves naturally and as part of a school event. Les- there are a lot of seating options.” sons from the librarians showing Indeed, the traditional communal students how to navigate the tables of the library have been library database have been a staple replaced with desks the standard in classrooms for years. While few six feet apart, which can seat large parts of MHS entered the 2020- portions of the student body due 2021 school year unaltered, the to the large space. library has undergone some of the To Tina Pantginis, head greatest changes. librarian, one of the most difficult The 2020-2021 school year things to adapt to has been the has certainly transcended the reduced number of students in traditional use of the library. The the library. With few students in CAITLYN CARPENTER/THE GLOBE library acts not only as a study the building and in the library, the The MHS Library is one of many places at MHS that no longer are the hubs they used to be. hall for free periods and those ebb and flow of students through with athletic option, but as a the library decreased, and the library is still circulating books! on the library page includes a tory, the aid of Ms. Petersen and backup location when substitutes librarians have missed the “energy By using the new MHS Reads app ‘carousel’ of magazines and other her students in the delivery and are spread thin. “Even though and heartbeat” of the space that (https://mhsreads.glideapp.io), online publications which stu- recovery of books, and countless the desks were spaced out, the comes from their presence. While students can submit requests for dents can freely access. Pantginis more volunteers, the space is an library still felt busy,” said Ma- it has been “surreal” to see the physical books and browse the commended the work of Miyuki engine with dozens of moving rissa Lazarus (‘22), who attended library turned into a study hall, selection virtually. Ms. Vetere, the Oblitas (‘23), in helping the library pieces. While Pantginis and her several classes from the library. Pantginis applauds the coopera- library clerk, collects the books staff update the app’s list of staff have modestly downplayed She also noted that the energy of tion she has received from the in bags for contact-free delivery, suggested titles each week. MHS their achievements this year, their the library was still calm enough students. “They have been amaz- which is carried out by ‘runners’ students can help develop the app work has not gone unappreci- to allow her to attend Zoom ing,” says Pantginis. “We are ask- from the Transition Academy. too by requesting titles, browsing, ated. Even with the occasionally class with few distractions. Some ing them to use the space in such “Returned books do have to be and recommending titles on the inflated number of students in students have worried about the a different way, and they totally quarantined,” Pantginis explained, platform. the library, the staff has been risk of large groups of students understand the need to follow the elaborating on the new system. “There is no way I could have extremely patient and accommo- getting exposed to COVID-19 protocols.” MHS students can also access pulled this off alone,” Pantginis dating under the circumstances via library study halls. “When it One of the biggest changes the library’s robust collection of remarked, citing the aid she has re- they are facing, and the student is very crowded, I get concerned to the library this year has been ebooks and audiobooks on Sora, ceived from students and teachers body has benefited greatly from with possibly getting exposed [to students’ inability to physically and request new additions via alike in being integral pieces to the their hard work. So next time you COVID-19] again,” said Brennan browse the endless shelves of the MHS Reads app. Through library’s daily operation. Through see Ms. Pantginis or Ms. Vetere Vincent (‘21). Though Vincent books due to COVID-19 restric- the app, “we can make requests Mr. Sammartano’s aid with the at the circulation desk, know that and others have questioned the tions. While the database isn’t available the same day!” Pantginis new app, the library staff’s tireless their work has continued to bring practicality and safety of the situ- open for browsing this year, the commented. In addition to the work in keeping the space running a sense of stability to MHS. ation, she otherwise agreed that online database, a new feature as a study hall and book reposi-

Local Restaurants Adapt to Winter Dining

how “The mayor and Village Mamaroneck worked closely with the outdoor dining has been an and private, they feel safe while By KATE BOSWELL Administrators have made it easy us to enable us to use the parking overall success, there are still also being able to enjoy a night for the restaurants to adapt and spaces in front and on the side obstacles that restaurants are out. We take reservations for Throughout the pandemic, in turn Larchmont has become a and put tables outside.” His, like working to overcome. It is chal- them and they have been getting restaurants have struggled with year round outdoor dining des- many other restaurant owners, lenging for servers to transport completely booked up several the challenges of staying open tination. There really is nothing main concern was finding a bal- hot food outside to the igloos days in advance.” Many members and finding a safe way to operate like it in any other Westchester ance between efficiency, safety, without it getting cold en route, of the community are eager to try while considering the safety of town!” Tequila Sunrise is just one and providing a good time for Bishop explained. Adapting to out the igloos and support local customers. It was somewhat easier of the many restaurants working customers. serving people within the igloos businesses in any way they can. in the summer when outdoor din- tirelessly to follow state guide- The igloos and heaters acted was also a new situation for As for the future and what’s ing was common and preferred lines and create a special place for servers. Different restaurants are to come, it is likely the igloos will by many. However, as the weather customers. Larchmont has taken being creative to find new solu- continue to return for future win- started to get colder, the comfort great strides to ensure safety and tions as new challenges present ters based upon all of the posi- level of many people decreased. “There really is enjoyment for everyone. themselves. For example, Tequila tive feedback. Gorsline says “I There were many questions as However, no matter how nothing like it Sunrise has turned unused indoor think this pandemic has forever to whether or not restaurants easy restaurants have made the seating space into a serving sta- changed the restaurant business would be able to function and changes look, there were many in any other tion, “so instead of the servers and not all for the bad. Having continue to be a safe environment challenges to overcome. Both having to walk all the way to the new outdoor dining options will for members of the community. Westchester town!” older businesses and newer ones kitchen to get those items they be the norm for many years even Many restaurants were able to alike struggled; from delayed can just grab them there, saving after the pandemic has ended.” work with the town to create a - Rob Gorsline openings, not enough outdoor time and energy.” Bishop had similar thoughts, safe environment that fitted the spaces, and strict guidelines, it Regardless of the challenges explaining that “they look good, requirements and kept dining safe is amazing how well restaurants as a perfect solution for winter that the winter outdoor dining especially at night time. I think and warm for guests. It is easy have adapted. Billy Bishop, the dining. Indoor dining was only spaces may present, people seem we will continue to use them for to notice the greenhouses, igloos owner of the new Billy & Pete’s allowed at fifty percent capac- to love the igloos and green- years to come.” Tequila Sunrise and heaters spread throughout Social, explained how their ity, so finding outdoor space houses. Bishop says “people like and Billy & Pete’s are just two of town creating warm spaces for opening was delayed due to the was critical for restaurants who the opportunity to still dine the many restaurants that have people to enjoy their food. lockdown but they were able to wanted to keep business high. outdoors in winter months!” At adapted with the new outdoor Restaurants have taken dif- find a way to offer take out and By keeping the igloos clean and Tequila Sunrise, the response to winter dining bubbles and are ferent approaches to facing the eventually open their sit-down sanitary between uses, restaurants the igloos has also been positive, proof of just how successful they harsh realities of winter outdoor dining to the community. Bishop have been quite successful with Gorsline explained that “guests can be. dining. The owner of Tequila explained that the “Town of the new dining norms. Though have loved the igloos, it’s warm Sunrise, Rob Gorsline, explained 9 9

Spotlight Students Create Virtual MLK Day Assembly The Student Multicultural Union continues the Martin Luther King Day tradition in hybrid model.

and Mrs. Turner-Porter, who By JADE DECKER retired last year, were both inspir- ing figures who pushed people “MLK”, FROM FRONT to fight back against oppression. Mr. Yizar was an inspirational ...‘Breakthrough.’ The Climb member of our school, working as is all about that - even though a Youth Services Worker. He also we all have a long way to go, we worked in Mamaroneck athletics should enjoy the journey and and Westchester Basketball. His keep faith that there is light at the efforts did not go unnoticed as he end of the tunnel.” “The Climb” was recognized as a, “pillar of this was a moving performance that community.” Yet, his efforts were reminded viewers that there will not the only ones to be noticed. always be tough times ahead but Mrs. Turner-Porter was a key it is what we do to solve those figure in our school who students problems that really counts. looked up to in times of need. The Assembly continued with Most known for her leadership in clips of the performance by the the MLK Assembly, producing the Philadelphia Team at Brave New event without her this year was Voices 2015 Finals, “Emmet.” very different. Inspired by her past This chilling performance brought efforts in the MLK assembly, stu- awareness to the gruesome death dents were able to create a whole of Emmet Till, a fourteen year PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MULTICULTURAL STUDENT UNION new project pertaining to this year. old boy brutally murdered by two A shot of Black Lives Matter activists painting from the MLK Day virtual assembly video. With the support of the video white men, for allegedly flirting students, administration, and the with a white woman. ity of Mamaroneck High School year has been. Thomas Gelles on to say that he believes we are MSU members, this eye-opening Brittney Urritia (‘21), who students flow. “The thought (‘23) who wrote an original poem going through the “biggest social assembly touched the hearts of all performed as a step-dancer with behind the creation was to incor- said, “I wanted as much creative upheaval in decades” and if we who watched it. a few other students in front of porate all elements of what MLK Empowered and driven to murals across the community, said means to us, but most importantly “I wanted...to write something that would act as a make change in their community, that the work took a lot of time the idea of a breakthrough. We microcosm for the entire assembly MSU members took the oppor- on Zoom calls, and student per- wanted to demonstrate that there tunity to make this assembly formers, such as the step-dancers, are various ways of being bold and... paint the entire picture of both the more powerful than ever. To get met outside of their classes to and breaking through barriers, problem and how we can solve it.” involved, join MSU at their next prepare for the big day. MSU had whether that be through music, meeting, on Focus Fridays from students sign up for their respec- dance, historical figures, spoken - Thomas Gelles (‘23) 1:30-2:10 pm. Also, do not hesi- tive roles and each performer was word, art, etc.,” mentioned Urritia. tate to look at their website for given a set due date for them to From musicians to images of more information: https://mamk- complete their respective parts. the Black Lives Matter protests freedom as possible to write want to see progress as a coun- msu.wixsite.com/mamkmsu. The Despite the circumstances, this and the Civil Rights Move- something that would act as a try, we need to participate in that club is always looking for students year’s assembly was the perfect ment, students saw a variety of microcosm for the entire assembly upheaval. to join them and help make our opportunity to see a different but art forms. Some students even and thoroughly paint the entire MSU wrapped up the presen- community a better place for exciting new version of a tradi- performed original poems, add- picture of both the problem and tation by calling back to important everyone. tional assembly and let the creativ- ing to the heartache of what this how we can solve it.” He went leaders in Mamaroneck. Mr. Yizar

COVID Challenges Bring Positive Changes to MHS A lot has changed, but many students think that not all of the changes have been bad. helpful to have one designated ing desks apart is a smart idea to person. The school has benefited including American colleges and By BEN KULISH day to meet with clubs. Master prevent cheating. Sarah Fitzgerald from these technological changes universities.” She explained that is not alone; other students also (‘24) explained that Zoom record- and could continue to when MHS COVID-19 has forced colleges to So far, the 2020-21 school see the value in having just one ings have been helpful when she is back in school full time. look deeper into each student’s ap- year has been unlike any other club-meeting-day, as they felt it had to miss class. This year over- Laura Kearon, a guidance plication, especially because many year at MHS. Although everyone was easy to forget club meetings all, the school has been forward- counselor, looked beyond just the schools have gone test-optional. is anxious to get back to “normal” at lunch in the past. Andrew Sacks thinking in its use of technology, high school, giving insight into This allows for more equity in the (whatever that may look like), the (‘21) expressed that he enjoyed college admissions process. Ke- pandemic has pushed the school another part of this new schedule: aron hopes that this will continue to try innovative approaches that having all eight classes every day, “Each system has had no choice but to after the pandemic dies down. may wind up improving students’ with gym as a free period every COVID-19 has presented academic experience. In fact, other day. He commented that his think deeply and evaluate how they enormous challenges for many there are some COVID-19 related favorite aspect of this schedule members of the MHS commu- changes that students might prefer was that all of his classes are forty operate, including...colleges.” nity. However, it has prompted MHS to continue in future years. minutes-long now. - Laura Kearon some changes that seem to be The new weekly schedule Advances in technology and improvements. This pandemic has has been popular with MHS layout changes in classrooms provided MHS, as well as schools students. Jack Master (‘23) thinks have also been well-liked among introducing things like the MHS how the pandemic has impacted around the country, to rethink Focus Fridays are helpful and students. It can be helpful to have Club Hub and Zoom meetings college admissions. She com- aspects of school. Though most should be kept, “but maybe less a smaller group of students in the with counselors. In the future, mented that “each system has students may prefer “normal” often.” He likes being able to classroom with the teacher. Liv students could stop by virtual of- had no choice but to think deeply school, there are definitely some discuss important ideas with his Bobby (‘22) also thinks that keep- fice hours if they can’t make it in and evaluate how they operate, positives to COVID-19 schooling. classmates and thinks that it is 10 10 Arts & Leisure MHS Musicians Prepare for Virtual NYSSMA

play both pieces with (at a safe By MICHAELA LOUGRAN distance), she jokes that to make matters worse she, “now [has] to Anyone who is a member drag another person down with of the MHS Music Department [her]!” has probably heard of the an- Not all participants in the nual NYSSMA (New York State festival will have to worry about School Music Association) festival, dragging anyone down with them, if not having directly partici- though, because according to pated in it themself. For non- chorus teacher Mrs. Gundling, music students who may not have, “Many students will be bound to NYSSMA is perhaps the biggest a pre-recorded accompaniment.” music festival New York State has Gundling is rather disappointed to offer for elementary to high about this, mentioning that, “Part school students looking to be of what [they] prepare [their] evaluated on their musicianship in students for is the collaboration any of the following areas: vocal, between soloist and pianist.” She orchestral, band, jazz, and piano. also believes that for those who Many high school students who will have to deal with the lack choose to participate will spend of live accompaniment in this several months preparing a piece format, it will be “tougher to in hopes of getting a target score fully express the piece.” Overall, they’ve set their mind on, and PHOTO COURTESY OF @JAKERUNESTAD ON INSTAGRAM Gundling is grateful for NYS- the most ambitious ones strive to SMA’s pivot to a remote platform, earn a spot in one of the All- made for the large in-person festi- is named, has announced that the tiple takes of their piece, so it will especially after last year’s cancella- State ensembles. These All-State val. Some MHS students opted to festival will be held virtually. Stu- most likely be more competitive.” tion. “​Actually having a festival to ensembles are highly selective send in recordings to be evaluated dents will have to record videos In other words, a virtual festival is work towards and knowing it will honors groups made up of the via a Mock NYSSMA audition of themselves playing their pieces advantageous for individuals, but occur regardless of the state of top students from school music offered by the Larchmont Music and then submit them for adju- with every individual being afford- the world is exciting,” she says. “It departments throughout New Academy, but this was obviously dication. This is definitely a step ed that advantage, it sets playing gives [her] musicians a perfor- York State. In other words, the not an ideal alternative, especially up from last year’s cancellation, to a much higher standard, making mance goal to work towards.” NYSSMA festival is a pretty big for juniors who would be missing but it’s obviously not an entirely an already competitive audition Over the next two weeks deal. Every year, a large portion out on their last shot at audition- perfect arrangement. that much more competitive. before the festival, these musicians of the MHS music department ing for All-State. Sasha Bilik (‘22), who has Melanie Huang (‘23) will also will pour hours into the goals that chooses to embrace its challenge Now, fast-forward almost been participating in NYSSMA be auditioning for All-State but on they’re working towards. Though and participate. a year later, there remains the since fourth grade, is auditioning both flute and piccolo. She agrees it may be up for debate whether Unfortunately, for these looming threat of the coronavirus, for the All-State ensemble in this with Bilik that the multiple takes a virtual NYSSMA festival is students, last year’s festival, which making it highly impractical to year’s virtual festival on violin. are an advantage, but says, “On more favorable to students than was meant to take place at some hold a large festival like NYSSMA. She sees both advantages and the other hand, [she’s] going to a regular in-person festival, one point in May, was cancelled due As it turns out, the 2021 festival disadvantages in the format of the be putting an extreme amount of thing is certain: MHS has a sizable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The is going to happen. It’s just going festival, commenting that “If you time into my recording process population of dedicated music virus had first spread to the U.S. to look a bit different this year. mess up, you can try again! [But] this year that I usually wouldn’t students who are going to give just a couple months before, leav- The New York State School Music it’s going to be more challenging have to.” In regard to the ac- their auditions their all regardless ing very little time for potential Association, for which the festival because [everyone] can do mul- companist that she is required to of the format. alternative arrangements to be “Drivers License” Tops Charts Worldwide

break after her alleged relationship People have described “Driv- By ELLIE GUERREIRO with co-star Joshua Bassett from ers License” as having a mix of the popular Disney+ show, “High Taylor Swift’s lyricism, and Lorde’s The success that Olivia School Musical: The Musical: The producing, as the bridge is very Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” has Series.” similar to that of Lorde’s Album achieved is unprecedented. Ro- Nevertheless, the drama is Melodrama, which came out in drigo’s debut single broke Spotify’s not at all what made this song 2017. “It ain’t Lorde but it’s close record for most streams in a week, such a hit. The fact that Rodrigo to it,’’ says Dylan Guerreiro (‘21) , as well as for most streams in a was able to openly put out her an avid Lorde listener. “I thought day for a non-holiday song. As if raw feelings and emotions in it was going to be another one of that wasn’t enough, it also ended this piece is what made so many those beta pop songs,” he recalls, up hitting No. 1 on the Billboard people fall in love with it. At first “but I stand corrected. Props to Hot 100, and according to Ama- Sara Zebalos (‘24) didn’t get the Olivia Rodrigo for actually making zon Music, it broke the record hype over “Drivers License,” but a good song.” PHOTO COURTESY OF @OLIVIARODRIGO ON INSTAGRAM for being Alexa’s top requested after listening to the song for a It is safe to say that the bridge The artistic cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s hit single, “Drivers License.” song globally in the span of a day. second time that changed. She is the most powerful part of the “‘Drivers License’ will defi- enough to share her struggles with Music-lover and skeptic Salma commented, “I listened to it again song, where the pent-up emotions nitely go down in history, not just the world, and that not only says Bouktam (‘24) remarked how she, and I found that I could relate to that the song had been holding because it’s her [Olivia Rodrigo] a lot about who she is as an artist, “really wasn’t expecting that from it because I missed my best friend back finally cascade into a water- debut or that it reached ‘x’ amount but as a person as well. In a world Olivia Rodrigo, it ended up actu- and the lyrics really affected my fall of deep and powerful cries for of plays, but that a girl put her where everyone seems to sugar ally being a pretty catchy song.” emotions on how I felt about the lost love. The echo surrounding heart out there for the whole coat their true feelings, Rodrigo Yet its records are not the whole situation.” Zebalos’ experi- Rodrigo’s strong vocals com- world to see, hear, and feel with was able to bring out her genuine only compelling aspect surround- ence just goes to show how this mands the listener’s attention, and her- not a lot of professional art- feelings as well the feelings of ing the song. The song’s backstory, song appeals to a broad audience. leaves them hanging onto every ists can do that,” said Juliet Zucker her listeners through “Drivers filled with love triangles, intense Rodrigo made this song relatable. last word. The bridge is definitely (‘22). She is not wrong. Rodrigo License.” As the old saying goes, drama, Disney, and even multiple Even though everyone’s situa- the highpoint of the song. Both not only connected with her good music isn’t just supposed to clapback songs, has captivated tion is different, she was able to the feelings of Rodrigo and the listeners on a musical level but on make you listen, it’s supposed to millions across the globe. It is encompass the fundamental feel- listener are brought out during a personal one too, which is sadly make you feel, and that’s exactly rumored that the song is about ings of heartbreak into just a four those captivating thirty-eight rare to find in the music industry what this song did. Rodrigo coping with her heart- minute song. seconds. nowadays. She was vulnerable 11 11

Health & Wellness Teachers Reveal Struggles of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

political atmosphere that seems By ANATOLI VELIKOV to be surrounding the vaccine. Since society’s shutdown in Those that don’t trust the govern- March of 2020, promises of a ment are more hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccine have mounted it. Previously, a Trump endorse- a hope for one day going back ment of the vaccine dampened to the ‘normal’ way of life. Now, the likelihood that individuals with three vaccines being ap- would vaccinate. However, sta- proved by the Food and Drug tistics by The Brookings Institu- Administration (FDA), vaccine tion, a nonprofit public policy rollout and distribution has begun organization, depict that a current its rapid ascent. The allocation of endorsement by Biden fares no the vaccine has gone on to Phase better statistically, only bringing a 1B in New York State, and it is three percent willingness increase. being administered to frontline es- The rush of the vaccine, and the sential workers, such as the teach- fact that it was brought to market ers of Mamaroneck High School. under an FDA Emergency Use As more educators receive the Authorization also leads people to vaccine, various struggles become perceive this process as politicized evident, ranging from the decision and unsafe. These conditions fos- to take the shot, to the actual vac- ter the idea that there may not be cination itself. full transparency when it comes to PHOTO COURTESY OF LOHUD ON FACEBOOK Westchester residents wait on line to receive a vaccine at Yonkers distribution site. A multitude of factors weigh the vaccine, which can be consid- in on the ultimate decision of erably unnerving. eligible to receive the vaccine in The teachers whose appoint- pointment, teachers found some registering to receive the vaccine. Nonetheless, numerous early January, some signed up to ments were not cancelled found relief and comfort in the fact that Sure, one may do a bit of research teachers have received the vaccine get vaccinated at locations such that getting the first dose was there was a process and felt that it on the process and vaccine, but or are currently scheduled to re- as the Bronx. When the County a highly-orchestrated process. was organized. even that results in certain issues ceive it. A common struggle lies in Center in White Plains was open Beginning at the entrance of the Concerns over the adminis- in itself. There is so much differ- the process of getting an appoint- for registration not long after on Westchester County Center, Na- tration of the vaccine were also ing information out there that, for ment. To get an appointment, one the NYS Covid-19 vaccine site, tional guardsmen were stationed prevalent. Teachers felt a sense of some, it culminates in a sense of goes to a website where one enters appointment availability rapidly outside ensuring the safety of the guilt over getting it prior to their confusion or fear towards the vac- information and the site decides diminished. Some teachers had vaccination site. Then, prior to parents or loved ones that had se- cine. To add on to this abundance whether or not one is eligible to signed up prior to the start of going in, teachers were questioned niority and were more susceptible of varying information, several receive the vaccine. Afterwards, it the school day that Monday, and about quarantines and COVID-19 and thus in greater need of the people have had severe allergic takes you to a site to find and set others, such as Math teacher symptoms, among other things. vaccine. One educator, Ms. Garcia, reactions, such as anaphylaxis, a up an appointment. Therein lies Ms. Rinaldi, discovered that “by They then headed to a registration said, “It felt wrong that I could life-threatening reaction involv- the struggle. English teacher Ms. second period, I was already look- table to then wait on a socially- get it but my parents couldn’t.” ing a skin rash, nausea, vomiting, Ramirez was among the numerous ing at the end of January for my distanced line. Along said line, There were no age parameters difficulty breathing, and shock teachers who “found the website appointment.” In some instances, there were people stationed to within the phases, meaning that that could result in unconscious- to not be user-friendly” and the the search for an appointment bring them around until they younger, healthier people could ness or death. This possibility of amount of required refreshing spanned numerous days and when could enter the room in which get it prior to older people in the death upon taking the vaccine done on the page was frustrating. one was discovered, it would be they would be administered the same eligibility group. The system further fuels the fear against it, Aside from this, the appointments the only one within months. How- vaccine. When they finally entered of distribution itself is seen by discouraging some from taking it. themselves were extremely scarce. ever, the nerve-racking experience the room, the vaccination process many to be faulty. The unknown risks, due in part Not only were teachers slightly did not end there as appointments was also very organized. A doctor The COVID-19 vaccine has to its novelty, are also a source of panicked about the sign-up prior at certain sites had to be cancelled would be overseeing the person brought hope to teachers and fac- uncertainty, especially for those to becoming eligible, but the due to a shortage of doses of the administering the vaccine, ensur- ulty within the district. However, who aren’t knowledgeable on the frantic search to book an appoint- vaccine. Teachers like Mr. Garba- ing all went well. Despite the hys- many teachers believe its distribu- topic and for those that already ment seemed to be a common rino were left hoping that there teria and difficulty of getting an tion was far from ideal. As the don’t trust vaccines. experience. would be enough doses by the appointment, as well as the anxiety pandemic rages on, we can only All of this is worsened by the When teachers first became time their appointments came. felt when first arriving at the ap- hope that this process improves.

MUFSD Succeeds in its Response to Holiday Break “The goal with testing is to be administered COVID-19 RT-PCR extraction step. for ten days. This has led to teach- By MAIA GLAZER able to identify individuals who testing launched from January 5 At Mamaroneck High School, ers creating seating charts that are Mamaroneck High School are infected and enable them to through 8; results were then veri- the spit-based testing was com- to be cross-referenced in the case and the rest of the district’s fore- take precautions immediately to fied by the end of that weekend. plementary to the fully-remote of a positive student. Three days most priority this year has been protect themselves, their friends Self-test kits were distributed to learning schedule that lasted the later, three more students at MHS to keep its students safe and to and families, and the broader each registered student at any of week of Tuesday, January 5, 2021. tested positive along with two stop the spread of COVID-19— community.” This testing is the the four elementary schools and By the following week, “there more on January 25th. However, whether that means keeping the first of its kind for Mamaroneck, then dropped off again once used. had not been one case of per- all of these cases have been con- schools open, or not. MUFSD but it may not be its last. There was also the opportunity son to person transmission of firmed by Clain to be the result of uses guidance from NY State MUFSD partnered with for on-site testing. Mirimus’ same COVID-19,” Principal Elizabeth out-of-school transmission. Governor Cuomo, the Center for Mirimus Clinical Labs in Brooklyn testing method was used to ensure Clain stated in an email. This was Mirimus’ SalivaClear™test Disease Control (CDC), and the “because their testing is afford- safety at “Bubbleville,” the NCAA attributed to the daily tempera- has been proven to be reliable NY State Education and Health able and accurate, with rapid Division I Basketball Event at ture checks, completion of the for MUFSD and is considered to Departments for all its planning turn-around time,” stated Super- Mohegan Sun. On a much larger pre-arrival health screening form, be as dependable as nasal swab decisions. In an effort to prevent a intendent Dr. Robert Shaps in an scale, a similar spit-based test, wearing masks, social distanc- tests. For the upcoming Spring spike of district COVID-19 cases email that was sent to all MUFSD SalivaDirect from the Yale School ing, and constant cleaning. On break and the rest of the school following the Holiday break, as students and parents. Mirimus of Public Health was used to test January 15, one positive case was year, it will be interesting to see experienced after Thanksgiving, Clinical Labs is primarily involved the NBA. An article by Scientific reported along with the enactment what MUFSD does as they now MUFSD chose to administer the with new genome editing technol- American highlights its flexibility, of a new Department of Health have spit-based testing in the back SalivaClear™ test to its 900+ staff ogies, especially that of RNAi and absence of the uncomfortable regulation that only those within pocket. The administration has and 4,500+ students. As stated on CRISPR/Cas9. They orchestrated nasopharyngeal swab, and its sim- six feet of the positive case (for yet to specify any plans for future the Mamaroneck Schools website, the at-home saliva-based self- plification or removal of the RNA 20+ minutes) have to quarantine testing. 12 12 Sports Local Fitness Center Powers Through Pandemic

pointments and hand sanitizer is a By CHARLIE DIRS necessity. Not only is their indoor facility extremely safe, but they Our whole community has have also worked together with been devastated because of the the Village of Larchmont to free COVID-19 pandemic. Many lo- up outside space and were able cal businesses have had financial to hold outside sessions through and mental struggles which have parts of January. They will be caused the community to slightly hoping to hold these same classes collapse. However, we need to come springtime. remember what Robert Tew once If you don’t feel comfortable said, “The struggle you’re in today working outside or in a public is developing the strength you environment, you can always need for tomorrow.” REP Athlet- check out their website, https:// ics is emulating this glorious idea repathleticsco.com/. They offer many training plans that can be completed at any place with wifi, “They are using instead of just at their studio. REP Athletics owner and personal this time to learn, trainer Geoff Rose recommends REP Athletics over the big brand grow and develop gym., saying that, “their gym is into a flourishing safer and better for the current environment.” Rose emphasizes local business.” PHOTO COURTESY OF REP ATHLETICS how they, “give more time and put REP Athletics uses fitness to create bonds between young children in their Build 4 Life program. in more effort into [their]clients. [They]have clients set goals and and proving it true. They are hav- ing themselves and have been ing to maintain a six-foot distance, They kept their capacity below push them to their limits so [they] ing their hard times like the rest of educated through past experi- but not impossible. REP Athlet- 33 percent to limit the spread of can see them succeed.” the world. But they are using this ence, schooling, and what Geoff ics reopened in early June when the virus. They have a state of the REP Athletics has faced time to learn, grow and develop Rose has taught them. The young the whole of Westchester started art air handling system that filters many challenges through this into a flourishing local business. business has had its fair share of opening up, but they had to take in new air every fifteen minutes, global pandemic but, through their REP Athletics is a local struggles due to the pandemic, more precautions than most con- so previous customers that may adaptation and perseverance, has fitness center located along the but has worked hard to supply an sidering their business relies upon have COVID-19 will have the air given the community an escape. Boston Post Road, in the Village outlet for many of our community human interaction and physical filtered out keeping them safe. Ev- They have shown that even in the of Larchmont where customers members. exercise. Yet, these extra precau- ery client has to fill out a contract hardest times businesses can suc- can participate in a one-on-one Once the pandemic first hit tions didn’t stop them. saying they have had no contact ceed and provided an outlet and a session, or be in a small group the United States, REP Athlet- REP Athletics has made with someone who has had covid place for many students, parents, led by one of their highly quali- ics suffered some big financial several adjustments in order to or hasn’t experienced any symp- and other members of the com- fied trainers. These trainers have losses. It is challenging running a meet New York State Guidelines toms. All of their equipment is munity to challenge themselves gone through vigorous train- personal training session while try- and keep their customers safe. thoroughly cleaned between ap- and have a splendid time. The New-Look Knicks Have MHS Staff Excited For What is to Come The Knicks have had some From there, he hired old school By hiring Thibodeau, a member would agree, as he played selfishly By HENRY BOVA abysmal rosters to work with, but Tom Thibodeau as head coach, of the Knicks coaching staff from while turning the ball over at a much of the blame for the past who created winning cultures the 90’s, the front office showed high rate. Greg Cuddy, Tyrone Carver, few seasons can be attributed to through tough defense and intense fans that they wanted to bring This year, though, with and Vincent Minotti are three their upper management wanting play in both Chicago and Min- back that brand of basketball. better coaching and training, he longtime MHS faculty members, to rush a winning product, which nesota. And that immediately drew people has turned into an emerging star. as well as three long suffering paradoxically creates a losing At this point, Carver’s excite- back in. Randle has been perhaps the clear- New York Knicks fans. For the team. Cuddy notes that it “didn’t ment about the team shot back Of course, coaching and est sign of what can happen if a first time in a while, the Knicks feel like we had any patience to up. He points to that moment as front office moves alone aren’t team has a good culture in place are making them, as well as many rebuild the right way, giving too when he knew things were truly going to make a team competi- around their players. New Yorkers, proud to support many dumb contracts to players looking up. “He was an assistant tive, the players needed to step up This season is just the starting the orange and blue. beyond their prime with the idea on those [head coach Jeff] Van too. Under coach Thibodeau and point for something greater, and At the time of writing this, that we were going to compete Gundy led teams in the 90’s. He a front office that’s making smart in the future the team can go in the Knicks are 5th in the Eastern right away.” knew what it would take to win trades and hires, many players a number of directions. Cuddy Conference with a top 3 defensive Carver feels the same way, here in New York. You knew his have really shined. Second year wants the Knicks to forget about rating and gritty, inspired play on saying he had no faith in the front teams would play hard, they would RJ Barrett and rookie phenom free agency and just focus on a night-in night-out basis. The office and that they were “always defend and play this game the Immanuel Quickley have de- drafting smart players, as does Knicks may not be championship looking for the quick fix or tank- right way each night.” lighted fans all year. “I think RJ is Minotti. Carver feels that now is contenders, but it’s a start, and the ing for a superstar that ended up Minotti also loved the hire, unselfish and can create shots for the time to add a star, confident improvement both on the court not coming here.” saying “In the NBA, teams that himself and his teammates, and I that with a better culture around and within the organization has During these losing seasons, are successful must buy into the like Quickley’s athletic ability,” said the team, someone big will finally been a delight to fans, as well as a Cuddy, as well as most Knicks head coach. The night I heard of Minotti. bite. much needed change of pace. fans, had become disinterested in the Thibodeau hire I was thrilled.” Without a doubt, though, In the end, no matter how The Knicks haven’t been a the team. “I still watched, but not Knicks fans who watched the best Knick all year has been it’s accomplished, everyone is just good basketball team in recent as heavily because it seemed like the teams of the 90’s look to that 26-year-old Julius Randle, who thrilled that a sustainable winning years, to say the least. Since 2000, losing was becoming ok. We lost decade as one of the high points was recently named an all star. If product is finally in reach. “I truly they’ve totaled three winning that identity we once had and that in franchise history. They were you told Knicks fans during the feel we are heading in the right di- seasons and five playoff appear- was hard to watch,” he said. notably hard nosed, but also had 2019 season that would happen, rection,” said Minotti. “With hard ances with only one series win. Fortunately, things started to legitimate success, reaching the they’d think you were crazy. work and little luck, the Knicks They haven’t reached the playoffs turn around in March 2020 when finals in 1994 and 1999. “They “I was not a huge fan of his can get back on the map and bring since 2013, and since then they’ve Leon Rose was brought in as team epitomized what New York last year and I wanted him to go,” championship level basketball posted two different seasons with president to lead the turnaround. basketball should be,” said Cuddy. said Carver. Many Knicks fans back to New York.” just 17 wins.