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The sharp increase in 2024 to 35,493 cases marks a significant jump, making it the highest number of cases reported since 2012 at 48,277 cases, which had been the peak year since the 1951 post-war outbreak with 68,687 cases.
Whooping cough resurges amid vaccine skepticism
Rooke Wiser, Editor-in-Chief • January 2, 2025

A sudden cough disrupting the library or echoing through the quiet hallways is a familiar, usually overlooked, sound to students. But this time, it also signals the return of an old problem: pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Despite the efforts of modern medicine, this rare but serious bacterial infection has breached...

Protesters filled the streets of Seoul as people gathered to demand for the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Illustration by Rose Yuan.
South Korean martial law shocks students
Ella Liu, Features Editor • December 20, 2024

People flood the dark streets. Shouts ring out through the crisp night air. Citizens are pushing against fully armed soldiers. The parliament is being blocked from the National Assembly parliament building by their own army. What is happening? On Dec. 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. This entails...

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Protect the Knoll
Gus Creech, Executive Producer • February 8, 2025

Gus Creech explores the controversy revolving around the disputed “Knoll” in Dobbs Ferry. Dozens of residents have taken to protest the development of the Knoll, a wooded area in the Northeast corner of the village. See more on the “Protect the Knoll” movement and the legal struggles that the...

Cole’s thankful dinner
Azariah Charles, Executive Producer • December 16, 2024

Cole hosted a dinner following traditions from Thanksgiving. The theme of the dinner was Harvesting Gratitude and Cultivating Thanksgiving.

Thomas McCallum argues that the AI revolution, while transformative, necessitates greater environmental awareness and action. Photo by Thomas McCallum
Keyboard climate change: Understanding the effects of digital life on the environment
Thomas McCallum, Sports Editor • January 20, 2025
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Mason argues that underestimating Trump overlooks his strategic planning, international successes, and potential for impactful leadership. Illustration by Rose Yuan.
The president-elect begins a new era of American politics 
Mason Dwek, Contributing Writer • December 29, 2024
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Girls varsity tennis celebrates a successful season with a single-team awards ceremony.  The athletics department has switched away from multi-sport gatherings in favor of more individualized single-sport  ceremonies. Photo by Esther Ni.
Sports awards ceremonies kick off a potentially permanent shift
Ellie Hise, Editor in Chief • November 22, 2024
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Anna Shub '25 makes a precise pass to one of her teammates during a competitive game. Photo by Sophia Ding
Shub and Moscato lead soccer team through a challenging season
Ella Black, Lead Sports Editor • November 21, 2024
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