Opinion: Cancel the 2020 NFL season
Logan Schiciano, New Ventures Editor
July 22, 2020
The National Football League (NFL) is determined to begin its season on time; however, as the coronavirus pandemic continues in the United States, it is not just unsafe to be playing football, but also unethical. On Monday, July 20 ESPN reported that the NFL and the NFL Players Association have agr...
To achieve real change, head to the polls
Mitch Fink, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2020
In the days since the senseless murder of George Floyd, I have seen the Masters community become more politically active than any other time during my seven years on campus. My Instagram feed transformed overnight from selfies and memes to a buzzing hub of activism. Throughout, I have consistentl...
Reflecting on “I went to a peaceful protest – it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America”
Logan Schiciano, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
June 7, 2020
Dear Masters Community, I am grateful to those of you who took the time to read my recent opinion piece, “I went to a peaceful protest – it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America.” There were many people who expressed concern with this article for a variety of reasons. To anyone who I up...
Memes and meaning: It’s about all of us
Clara Kolker, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2020
Note: This piece was submitted to the New York Times Student Editorial Contest, and has been chosen as a semifinalist: the article is one of 100 remaining out of 7,000 entries to be chosen as one of this year's winners. To the outside eye, meme culture may look like a waste of time endemic to Gen...
Letter to the Editor: Annie Fabian addresses concerns surrounding violent protest
Annie Fabian, Contributing Writer
June 4, 2020
Dear Editors, I’ve been hearing a lot of things during this movement, including from Logan's article “I went to a peaceful protest- it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America” and Simon Wu’s letter to the editor, that while not inherently untrue, are defeating the purpose and power of BLM an...
Letter to the Editor: Simon Wu comments on appropriate methods of protest in the wake of George Floyd’s death
Simon Wu, Contributing Writer
June 3, 2020
Dear Editors, After reading the opinion article written by Logan Schiciano, “I went to a peaceful protest–it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America,” I knew what was coming. Backlash and criticism erupted from within the Masters Community and I could see why. After all, Logan published ...
Letter to the Editor: Maddy Blake responds to “I went to a peaceful protest – it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America”
Maddy Blake, Contributing Writer
June 2, 2020
Dear Editors, It was extremely hard to read the piece “I went to a peaceful protest–it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America” because of how inaccurate, insensitive and out of touch it is. I’m not sure what part hurts the most but for you to say, “The way Floyd was killed was inh...
Letter to the Editor: Matteo Pagano responds to “I went to a peaceful protest-it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America”
Matteo Pagano, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2020
Dear Editors, In 1963, MLK wrote in his now famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” a quote which I feel is very relevant to how we as citizens of the United States decide to respond to these historic cries for an end to racial injustice: “I must make two honest confessions to you, my Christian...
Letter to the Editor: Patrick Curnin-Shane responds to “I went to a peaceful protest–it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America”
Patrick Curnin-Shane, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2020
Dear editors, In your recent article “I went to a peaceful protest-it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America,” you expressed dismay at the rioting and looting in this country, calling it “mayhem” and quoting Dr. King as disapproving of riot. It is inappropriate to use this language...
I went to a peaceful protest – it was a sign of hope in a deteriorating America
Logan Schiciano, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
June 1, 2020
The last week of school was coming to an end, but it had been one of the busiest, most stressful weeks of the year. “Virtually” putting together the final issue of my high school newspaper was an unforeseen challenge – my patience had deteriorated and after staring at my screen from dawn until du...
A Senior Speech from Nora Fellas: When procrastination proves poisonous
Nora Fellas, Opinion Lead Editor
May 31, 2020
It’s considered normal for most teenagers to procrastinate – put off that English essay, do your entire City Project the night before it’s due, study for your math test during X-band. And while teachers and parents would argue that this is probably ill-advised, it’s worth considering that g...
If a pandemic won’t stop police brutality, what will?
Yasmine Pascal, Features Editor
May 29, 2020
There has been a long history of police brutality against black people in America, from shooting unarmed black men, like Greg Gunn in the street or Stephon Clark in his grandmother’s backyard - and most recently the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. During this global pandemic, politicians have call...