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How Thomas A. Edison CTE High School is Keeping Their Students Safe

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BBC News reported about a teen stabbing students at his school in Scotland. This begs the question whether or not the school had initiated any safety procedure. Thomas Edison CTE High School, located in Jamaica, New York, has a multitude

The Government Shutdown and Its Effects

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The longest U.S. government shutdown in history under the Trump presidency began on December 22, 2018 and ended on January 25, 2019, lasting 35 days. It has affected many people in many different ways. Be it the loss of aid

New York City’s Approach to School Safety

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Undoubtedly, every child across America deserves to feel safe in school. Schools are supposed to be welcoming and non-violent zones, but unfortunately, that has not been the case lately. The number of school shootings and gang-related violence is continuously rising

Ugly Sweaters at Edison

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On Thursday, December 20th, Thomas Edison hosted an ugly sweater event. Both students and staff can show up to school wearing a festive sweater. Of course the event was not mandatory. Many participants could be seen early in the morning

Ellen DeGeneres May End Her Talk Show

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Ellen DeGeneres is considering to end her talk show. Even though she extended her contract until the summer of 2020, she is debating whether or not to retire after that. She has reported that she has gotten advice from her

What To Expect When Going To See The Ball Drop In Times Square

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The night of December 31st, the count down to the new year begins. This is a moment many anticipate and are willing to do anything to get a good view, despite the freezing temperatures. The entertainment, as well as the

The Shark Comes to Edison

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Daymond John, born in New York and raised in Hollis, known as the People’s Shark on CNBC’s The Shark Tank and the founder of Fubu Inc., visited Thomas A. Edison C.T.E. High School on October 25, 2018. Daymond John toured

What’s Going On With the U.S.-Mexico Border?

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More than 7,000 Central American Migrants are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of them claim they are fleeing poverty or violence in their home country and are arriving in America for a better future for themselves and their kids,

Juuls May Just Disappear into the Mist

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The new, flash-drive looking e-cigarette has been all the rage amid teenagers. Consequently, due to backlash from the general public and government pressures, Juul will be banning specific flavors in retail stores and also be cracking down on age verification

Culinary Arts Gains Recognition

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 Starting on Tuesday, December 4th, students in the Culinary Arts program will be receiving assistance from members of the National Honor Society. Members are giving back to their community by helping the students with their daily activities. This activity brings