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The Edison Light

The official student-run publication of Thomas A. Edison CTE High School.

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Arts & Entertainment

Why Stay Home All Day? Visit MoMA!

Mid-Winter break is approaching and, as a teenager, we don’t want to stay home all day. We want to explore the city with friends, and in today’s society, we want to find places to take Instagram worthy pictures. Museums may seem boring to...

Sports

Spotting a Sport on Netflix

Nowadays, everything that we have and that we do is all digital. From streaming videos and keeping medical records, everything is essentially online. Hardly do we record things on paper anymore. One of the most revolutionizing advancements in the...

Sports

The Super Bowl May Have Empty Seats This Year

While most Americans are desperately waiting for the nation’s most favorite sporting event, officials are concerned about travel and security. The big game is being held in Atlanta this year and the shortage of TSA employees could have a major...

Features - Front Page

The Government Shutdown and Its Effects

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...

General News

Throw Out the Teddy Bears and Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you fear your gift giving has gotten stale and want to bestow your significant other with something a little more out of the box this year, these are the Valentine’s Day gift ideas for you. Michaela...

General News

The Weirdest Scholarships of 2019

Everyone knows how expensive college can be. Unless you’re flush with cash, the act of applying for scholarships is most likely to become your best friend during your college application process. There’s no need to worry if you weren’t the...

Arts & Entertainment

Enjoy the Holiday Season with These Activities

With the Holiday season here the city is buzzing with many events and activities to take part in. Taking place in Bryant Park is Winter Village, a holiday market...

General News

Social Media Campaigns=No Change

Going on Instagram means getting involved in a new fad. The Ice Bucket Challenge and Justice for Junior have entered the “lost cause club.” Social Media campaigns have seen to cause a short, positive impact, but quickly decline because of other...

General News

A Light Show We Never Asked For

Sparks fly, literally, as last week there was a transformer explosion at the Con Edison plant in Astoria, Queens. The explosion took place on December 27, at...

Food

Max Brenner: The Willy Wonka of New York

Come make your everyday chocolate experience into something extraordinary at Max Brenner. Max Brenner has a family-friendly environment and leaves you wanting...