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Subsance abuse in the Covid era

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people have turned to substances to ease anxiety and boredom.
Sophia Van Beek, Features Editor • January 6, 2021

Dobbs 16 perseveres through restrictions

Logan Schiciano, TBN Producer • January 2, 2021

The show must go on(line)!

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the winter musical this year has been adapted to fit these new circumstances, all while working to deliver a fun, exciting, performance.
Tim Mathas, Opinion Lead Editor • January 2, 2021

From hotels to homes: MUN transitions to remote conferences

Because of COVID-19, the Model United Nations team has had to adapt to online conferences and meetings, which may pose some hidden benefits.
Ethan Schlapp, Sports Lead Editor • January 2, 2021

Podcast: Pager and Block reflect on career paths, time at Masters

Listen to Editor-in-Chief Mitch Fink's conversation with Tyler Pager and Daniel Block. Segment 1 can be streamed on SoundCloud.
Mitch Fink, Editor-in-Chief • December 23, 2020

Vanishing Half and unheard voices will be focus of MLK celebration

Britt Bennett’s The Vanishing Half will be distributed to faculty and students in the Upper School as an all-school reading experience in preparation for MLK Day.
Sonali Rao, Contributing Writer • December 16, 2020

Speechless Fall Play Takes Center Stage

Sage Westock'24, Teddy Masters'21 and Lorielei McCarthy rehearse for the fall play in the Claudia Boettcher Theater. This year's fall play will feature several short devised plays. Actors will use theatrical masks in the performance, as pictured, while following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
Rowan Mcwhinnie and Sabrina Wolfson • December 16, 2020

Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry: Helping Those in Need

The nave of South Presbyterian Church, the pews of which are filled with food that will be received by the patrons of the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry.
Lance Leys, Accountability and Accuracy Manager; Associate Producer, Tower Broadcast News • November 30, 2020

Children of the pandemic: exploring the challenges and coping strategies of the world’s youngest learners

11-year old Abigail (Abby) Kaye, the daughter of eleventh grade Class Dean Shelly Kaye, studies at home accompanied by her family's dog. Because both of Abby's parents are teaching in person this fall, she's had to take on more responsibility making sure she and her brother Gavin are present for their online classes. Kaye said,
Logan Schiciano, TBN Producer • November 20, 2020

Students navigate challenges of no-tour college process

Russell Wohl reviewing his college application in the final stretches of his Early Admission college application process.
George Chang, Photo Editor • November 18, 2020

Remote Academy amplifies student social divide

For many international students, this is their new classroom - in the middle of the night between high thread count sheets. The time difference for many has made attending classes and staying connected with the Masters community difficult.
Sophie Grand, Chief Design Editor • November 18, 2020

Masters through a Screen; the Virtual Prospective Student Experience

Nate Meyer'22 talks with prospective families as a Gold Key ambassador. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Admissions as Masters has moved most of their programs online, include remote Q&A panels and virtual tours with voiceovers from members of Gold Key club.
Andrew Mitchell, Sports Editor • November 11, 2020
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