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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, Masters students run workshops to explore different core concepts and ideas surrounding the years designated theme.
Student-led MLK day workshops highlight importance of student involvement
Ella Liu, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2024
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This Image was generated by Dall-e. Wood puzzle pieced fly from and around an abstract Israel-Palestine model on a classroom desk, embodying the educational approach to complex geopolitical topics inn the classroom.
Teachers Adapt Curricula To Developments In Israel And Palestine
Lydia Ettinger and Oliver Kreeger December 1, 2023

As students in the Masters community have witnessed the ensuing war following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, students have utilized classrooms to unpack their emotions and opinions on the conflict.  Two classes have traditionally held a unique...

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Ayanna Beckett, Photo Editor • November 16, 2023
Alumna Maddy leaves Israel in wake of the Hamas attacks
Ella Black, Sports Editor and Social Media Manager • October 30, 2023
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Protesters holding Israel flags and Palestine flags engage in discourse  during protest. Discourse throughout the nation has taken many forms including conversation just like these on city streets.
Middle Eastern conflict complicates political discourse
Lucas Seguinot and Alexa Murphy

 On October 31, Head of School Laura Danforth sent an email to the Upper School addressing a rise in uncivil discourse within the Masters community, and the world writ large, after the outbreak of war in Gaza.  “I want to make it absolutely clear that we do not tolerate anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, discriminatory harassment, hate speech or violence of any form in our community,” she wrote. “We each must choose to be the change we wish to...

The village of Dobbs Ferry is holding the next mayoral election on November 7, 2023.
Meet Dobbs Ferry's 2023 mayoral election hopefuls
Xavier Rolston and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval

Tuesday, November 7, is Election Day in the Village of Dobbs Ferry. This election cycle, local constituents will be voting for their next mayor. Three candidates will appear on the ballot this year: incumbent Mayor Vincent Rossillo, Edmond F. Manley III, and Justin B. Kurian. In exclusive interviews with Tower’s Xavier Rolston and Matthias Jaylen, the candidates spoke about why they're running and their goals if elected to office.   Vincent...

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Down at the half against GCDS, Coach Joey Kuhl talks to his two leading scorers about their upcoming game plan.
The journey to the Boys Basketball playoff triumphs
Lucas Seguinot, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2024
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Some clubs at Masters have been under funded for many years now, leading to the deaths of many clubs like Ghost-Hunting Club, Disney Club, and Trivia Club.
Once Vibrant Clubs Need Budgetary Life Support
Ayanna Beckett, Photo/Illustration Editor • March 15, 2024
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The Morning Meeting dilemma
Lucas Seguinot, Editor-in-Chief • March 3, 2024
Leave Taylor Swift alone
Aurora Rose Horn, Lead Copy Editor • March 1, 2024
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Gharvin Ramnarase '24, seen in the purple socks, hits an opponent squarely on the chest as the other fencer grazes his leg at the Hackley School-hosted ISFL Championship.
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Senior Gharvin Ramnarse and an opponent hit each other simultaneously during a bout.
Masters fencing ends the season with a handful of awards
Photo gallery: GVS Senior Game Vs. GCDS 10/30
Photo gallery: GVS Senior Game Vs. GCDS 10/30

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