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The Best and Worst NYC Holiday Attractions of 2023

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Were you feeling the holiday spirit last year? Every year around Christmas time, New Yorkers flood the streets of the city looking for the best places to bask in extravagant light displays, skate across the ice, or just relax with …

Why ALL High School Internships Should Be Paid!

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When asked about their experiences in the internship field many of the students responded in harmony. They were all discontented with the amount of stress and lack of incentives that came with volunteering in these workplaces. 

While some internships within …

Is Ja Morant Trying to Make It INTO the Hood?

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NBA Playoffs 2023 have been no laughing matter. Especially for the Memphis grizzlies. Six foot two point guard, Ja Morant is no foreigner to headlines. Not just for his unmatchable talent. Constantly switching back and forth between eligibility, Morant has …

The Heat On Queens Organic Deli

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What’s your staple deli order? Gone are the days where Edison students had to walk down the hill to get their bacon, egg and cheese. The local spot on 164th street erupted a major sense of school pride, foreign to …

College Sports Payday: The Rise of Athlete Compensation in Higher Education

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Should college players receive compensation for their on-field efforts? It’s a contentious topic that has gained popularity in recent years. While some contend that paying collegiate athletes would invalidate their status as amateurs, others feel that paying these student-athletes is …

The Trump Indictment 

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Some people love him, some people hate him, but whatever the case may be we all know about former President Donald Trump.

In 2016, Trump allegedly instructed his lawyer, Michael Cohen, to make a payment to adult film actress Stormy …

A New Future for Academia?

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it has made its way into academia. Technology has many benefits to academics, such as promoting collaboration, enabling independent learning, and providing quick responses. However, with the advancements in technology and its increasing …

Can a Paper Worth 80k Determine Your Success?

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“Have you gotten your college applications done?”, “What colleges are you thinking of applying to?” are just some of the questions we’ve asked or have been asked in these past couple of months.

As seniors at Edison, college was not …

The Girls Basketball Team Deserves More Recognition!

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Ever heard of the WNBA? Many people may not be familiar with the term, but may associate it with the NBA. One team is the Women’s National Basketball Association which seems to be less recognized than the Men’s National Basketball …

A HOW-TO GUIDE: Let’s Talk About Edison Staircases

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Have you ever wondered which staircase is the best to avoid large crowds, dodging the teacher’s class you missed first period, and the awkward couples clinging on to each other?

“Use landmarks like if there is a fire hydrant or …