Category Archives: Features

The very first social media platform SixDegrees launched in 1997 and marked the beginning of the social media era. Soon after, in 2004 Mark Zuckerberg launched “Facebook” a closed social network exclusive to Harvard students, soon after many universities around …

Inflation has caused detrimental effects on civilians worldwide but mainly in the consuming aspect of food.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “ For the year ending in April 2023, food prices increased 6.7 percent. Prices for food away …

The month of May is nationally recognized as AAPI month. AAPI stands for Asian American Pacific Islander and it recognizes the contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout our history. While doing so, it is important to put …

Imagine the moment you first walked into Edison as a freshman. How did it feel to be surrounded by students of all grades, including the 17 to 18 year old intimidating seniors? As a new 14 to 15 year old …

On May 30th, 2023, The Edison Spark Magazine hosted a poetry slam in the school auditorium to share their thoughts and showcase their talent. This was an evening of poetic artistry, word wall, personalized cards, and music. This was Thomas …

Edison Reads is a new initiative that’s been implemented into our school. This was open across all grades in an attempt to give students and school staff the opportunity to borrow books and share what they are reading with others …

As we celebrate the glories of mother earth this past month for Earth day, we must realize the massive amounts of damage we continuously place on this floating rock we call home.

President Biden has recently passed the Willow Project …

As Edison continues to celebrate Black History Month. Black Student Union has made a contribution by hosting a Black Student Union Spirit Week. This week is important as it gives Edison students an opportunity to get involved in a month …

The Battle Of The Shops. An annually held fundraiser that gathers perishable goods from all around the Edison community from students and staff to be donated to a local shelter in Jamaica, Queens. Why is it important to the community? …

This school year Edison implemented the new GAMA grading system, this came after the previous system, Skedula, crashed. 

This recent change caused a bit of an uproar across the students and staff of Edison. When questioned about the pros of …