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Municipal updates are visible along local walkways this season. The Village of Dobbs Ferry is actively enforcing its restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers. This initiative represents a clear civic step toward reducing local noise pollution and environmental emissions.
Gas powered leaf blowers signal actions
Olivia Shim, News Editor and Illustration Editor • June 2, 2026

For years, the steady roar of gas-powered landscaping equipment had been a predictable soundtrack of daily life. Now, during much of the year, that sound is fading. Dobbs Ferry has moved to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers entirely, part of a growing wave of local environmental action happening on the municipal level. The...

A drone view shows Justin Everitt sowing wheat at his farm near Brocklesby, Australia, May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
U.S. gas prices skyrocket, and the Pacific region gets hit hardest
Avery Gosnell May 29, 2026

As of May 11, 2026, the average price per liter of gas in the United States is 1.270 USD (which converts to about 4.81$ per gallon).  In Thailand, the average price is 1.631 USD (about 6.17$ per gallon).  Sue Leelasakuntham ‘27 has family in Thailand. While people in Southeast Asia have gas for cooking and planes,...

TBN Producer Rio Imanishi and singer Emilia Maschang team up with Derin Barkan and Ami Bagaria to create some musical magic in Tower's first edition of "Tower Tinier Desk" series.
Tinier Desk: Emilia Maschang Edition
Brielle Broomes and Rio Imanishi June 1, 2026

  For sophomore Emilia Maschang, music has always been an integral part in her life. Growing up, she was surrounded by a diverse...

DONALD TRUMP RECENTLY  SIGNED an executive order cutting aid allocated for
homeless individuals in states that refuse to criminalize homelessness. Mentally ill homeless people will suffer from the lack of funding for medical services such as advanced life emergencies (ALS). Since mental illness can impact an individual’s ability

to maintain a job, mentally ill homeless people rely on federal support.
Invest in Mental Health Now, Save Later
Jaden Laboriel, Lifestyle Editor • May 27, 2026
Tower Press seniors stand on Graduation Terrace in their college t-shirts. From left to right: Thomas McCallum, Allie Faber, Neena Atkins, Ayanna Beckett and Mila Benson.
Experience high school like a Tower reporter
Allie Faber and Neena Atkins May 26, 2026
Tennis coach Warren Barest shows off one of his signature tracksuits on the tennis courts where he coaches. He played at Horace Greeley and Clark University before becoming a tennis professional. In his first year coaching at Masters, he has helped build a winning culture in the Masters varsity tennis team.
Barest brightens the tennis court with colorful tracksuits and a big personality
Jaden Laboriel, Lifestyle Editor • May 28, 2026
Track coach Ian Mook discusses strategy with runner Mason Rosenblatt at a track meet on May 9 at Hopkins. He has

helped to transform the track and field team into a very successful program, competing on a national level with significant suc-
cess. Mook’s contributions to the track team will be missed as he heads to his alma mater, Hackley, next year.
Mook transforms track and field culture
Brielle Broomes, Arts Editor & Copy Editor • May 26, 2026
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Members of the Masters Dance Company perform to "Ribs" by Lorde
Student Choreographers bring life to spring dance show
Ayanna Beckett, Lead News • May 29, 2026

As the clock hits 3:45 on a Tuesday afternoon, M’kaela Riley ‘26, rushes into the dance studio for rehearsal. But she does not find an instructor,...

As the history of college housing evolves, students increasingly steer away from randomized housing. They now use social media profiles to find their roommates before move-in day.
College roommate selection process changed
Ayanna Beckett, Lead News • May 29, 2026

It is often said that the most stressful time in a high school student’s life is the college process. The grueling hours spent writing Common...

Maya Yoon '26 watches the ball as students gather in a hacky sack circle on the Quad. Over the past month, hacky sack has become one of the most visible trends on campus. The game brings students together through this relaxing outdoor activity.
Hacky Sack takes over campus
Thomas McCallum, Lead Sports Editor • May 26, 2026

Anyone walking around the quad over the last month has undoubtedly seen groups of students standing in circles and kicking a small sack to each...

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