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An Inside Look at Working in Dozo's Theater Program
An Inside Look at Working in Dozo’s Theater Program
Yashika Bhatia • June 13, 2025
Reporters for the 2024-2025 school year signing out.
A Year in Review: Reporters Reflect on Working on “The Verdict”
June 12, 2025
The Blue Wind is Cardozo's first rock band in four years, comprised of three seniors and one junior. Photo curtesy of @thebluewind26.
Meet The Blue Wind: Cardozo’s Band of Freedom, Fun, and Music
Crystal Wang • June 6, 2025
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Sports
Winning their third straight city championship, the team reflected on what brought them to this moment. Photo curtesy of PSAL.
A Look Inside the Girls Handball Team’s Undefeated Season
Gilbert Flecha Jr • May 31, 2025
Between unfair awards, social media clips, and uneven playing, many fans have been uninterested in watching NBA Games live. Photo by Eye Speak via Unsplash.
Why We’re Watching the Steady Decline of NBA Game Viewership
Aaron Robinson and Nathan Singh • May 28, 2025
The New York Jets have their sites set on a great season with their 2025 draft picks. Photo curtesy of NBC.
Breaking Down the New York Jets 2025 Draft Picks 
Gilbert Flecha Jr • May 9, 2025
Opinions
Used instruments are not always in poor condition.
Brand New or Gently Used: Why You Shouldn’t Second-Guess Buying Used Instruments
Juliette Gonzalez • June 12, 2025

A lot of students who start to develop a real interest in certain instruments naturally look to take the next step by purchasing one. However,...

Today, numerous AI platforms make it easy for students to use it for all kinds of assignments — essays, homework, and classwork. Photo by Solen Feyissa via Unsplash.
The Age of AI: Do We Still Need to Write Well?
Zoey Huie • May 29, 2025

I could imagine a lot of conversations going like this:  Person A: I would go out but I got a lot of homework due tomorrow. It’s 15 questions...

Arts & Entertainment
Fans have commented on the loss of the storyline in the new, 2025 remake of the beloved Disney classic. Photo via IMDB.
Aloha, Hollywood? Why the Lilo & Stitch Remake Needs More Cultural Care
Jenny To • June 2, 2025

When Disney announced the new Lilo & Stitch life-action remake, fans were filled with a mix of both excitement and apprehension. While the...

K-pop has become increasingly popular, not just in Korea, but world-wide. Photo curtesy of @katseyeworld on Instagram.
Meet KATSEYE: the First Global K-Pop Girl Group
Katie Zhang and Rachel Mohan • May 26, 2025

KATSEYE, debuting in 2024 with six members from all over the world, has become the first global K-pop girl group to go viral.  K-pop, short...

Humans of Cardozo
Ms. Shay started at Cardozo as a paraprofessional, but caught the eyes of administration who thought she could serve the entire student body. Photo curtesy of Ms. Shay.
As the new Tri-M Fundraising Committee head, Kaylyn Huertas plans to bring the program together to create community.
Chadaé Woodberry does it all, from being part of Cardozo's dance program to owning three different businesses.
Although her career goals were not in teaching at first, she has made a difference in so many of her students lives after choosing to go into education. Photo curtesy of Ms. Fazzalari
Some of her most incredible achievements have included her time in Key Club, Model UN, Debate, and FBLA.
Though Jasmin Kim has found herself, she still discovers more of herself everyday and believes in finding more bits and pieces of becoming her full identity.
World News
Nowadays, everyone uses laptops in classrooms to assist with their learning. Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels.
How Technology Has Changed the Way We Learn
June Maxume • June 12, 2025

Technology has completely changed how we learn today. In the past, students were taught mostly using books, pencils, and chalkboards. Today,...

May is a month where many organizations and professionals bring mental health disorders to light, such as borderline personality disorder.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and its Stigma
June 4, 2025
Online shopping has become harder with tariffs implemented by Trump. Photo by CardMapr.nl via Unsplash.
How Trump’s Tariffs Have Made Shopping That Much Harder
May 19, 2025
Social media contributes to how much modern art is changing and shaping society. Photo by Gaspar Uhas via Unsplash.
Social Media’s Influence on Today’s Modern Art
May 9, 2025
Federal funding to ivy league universities means that some students may not want to apply nor attend if their programs are defunded. Photo by Tim Alex via Unsplash.
Funding Wars: How Defunding Ivy League Schools Impact Future Students
May 5, 2025
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