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Upper School math teacher Emily Mitchell will be leaving the Masters community after this year. She joined the school in 2020 and has taught and guided may students since.

Emily Mitchell to move on to university administration

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
May 31, 2023
History of Masters

History of Masters

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
May 31, 2023

Issue 6 Crossword Answer Key

Nate Borwick, Sam Scheinbach, Ella Dundas, and Ellie Yang
May 24, 2023

Are we aware of our academic privilege

Editorial Board, Maia Barantsevitch, and Ellie Yang
May 1, 2023
AP classes now have less time to review materials as the new schedule implemented in 2019 and WinterMission take away face time between students and teachers.

AP progress raises concerns among students and faculty

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
Students learned the process of turning yarn into hats in the Knots of Love: crocheting for good WinterMission course. All hats were donated to the Knots of Love foundation.

Knots of Love crochets for good

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023
Masters students on a field trip with their WInterMission class.

An introduction to WinterMission

Aurora Rose Horn, Maia Barantsevitch, and Ellie Yang
February 17, 2023
ARE WE OBSOLETE?

Are we obsolete?

Ellie Yang and Maia Barantsevitch
February 3, 2023
Porter often travels due to his profession, and spent years of his fashion career in France. This photo is a self portrait taken in Florence, Italy.

Juan Michael Porter II: the Claudia Boettcher stage and beyond

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
From increased reliance on technology to loss in motivation, the pandemic has had a significant impact on education in the U.S. and worldwide.

Learning losses emerge as Covid recedes: lack of motivation makes back to school difficult

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022

Passing the Torch

Hanna Schiciano, Ellie Yang, and Maia Barantsevitch
October 31, 2022
@sexualassultatmasters has been taken down after posting 35 student and alumni anecdotes of experiences with sexual misconduct on their anonymously-run Instagram page.

[Photo] Instagram account brings attention to sexual misconduct

Carol Queiroz and Tara Phillips
September 22, 2022
With the state of the country right now, I cannot bring myself to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. This year should serve as an opportunity to reflect.

[Photo] It’s America’s birthday, but I am not celebrating

Carol Queiroz, TBN Executive Producer
July 4, 2022

Seniors say farewell to Masters

Ellie Yang and Carol Queiroz
June 8, 2022
Neil OSullivan will be ending his time at Masters this year. He started working here in 2016.

Stories of Masters Ep.3 — Neil O’Sullivan

Ellie Yang, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2022
The inspection policy is a policy in the student handbook which states that the school is allowed to inspect students online activity. This policy can be enacted when there is no evidence that there is a threat to safety.

[Photo] Schools overstep with electronic surveillance

Maia Barantsevitch, Editor-In-Chief
May 27, 2022
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[Photo] Community members react to Mandarin resignations

Lily Zuckerman, Ad Manager & Assistant Social Media Manager
May 27, 2022
Diana Montes currently works on the maintenance staff at Masters.

Stories of Masters Ep. 2 – Diana Montes

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
May 10, 2022
The decision on whether or not masks should come off have been long disputed in the community

[Photo] Masks Shouldn’t Be Worn In School

Matthias Jaylen Sandoval, Social Media Manager/ Distribution Manager
March 11, 2022
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[Photo] One lunch: increases social connections, allows friendships to flourish

Hanna Schiciano, TBN Associate Producer
April 28, 2022

News Minute: Week of April 18

Hanna Schiciano, Ellie Yang, Maya Phillips, and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval
April 26, 2022
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[Photo] Mental health club works to reduce stress

Noah Kassell-Yung, Sports Editors
March 31, 2022
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[Photo] Masks should be required for community

Alejandra Pagano, Photo Editor
March 11, 2022
Mr. Victor Seguinot in his office. He says that you will rarely find him here because he is always walking around or doing something on campus.

Stories of Masters Ep. 1 — Victor Seguinot

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
March 30, 2022
Aidan Lothian with track coach Luciano Fiore after his final indoor track meet of the season. Lothian finished 2nd in NYSAIS, which placed him in Westchester County.

Aidan Lothian crosses finish line of final indoor track season

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
March 12, 2022

Beyond Threads hosts fashion week

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
February 11, 2022
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Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recognize Masters students

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
February 6, 2022
International students gathered in the Cushing common room to celebrate.

Celebrating the Year of the Tiger

Ellie Yang and Marianna Gu
January 31, 2022
Members of the Masters community strive for a better new year through their hopes and resolutions for 2022.

2022: A year of hope

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
January 17, 2022
Christmas market in NYC before the pandemic.

‘Tis the season: a relative return to in-person holiday shopping

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
December 16, 2021
The students, faculty, and staff gather in Doc Wilson Hall to watch the keynote speaker, Rush the Mic.

Annual Saturday Summit on Social Justice Kindles Connection and Discussion

Lucas Seguinot and Ellie Yang
December 2, 2021
Student IDs not working after school helps to keep our campus clean and safe.

CON: Keep our campus safe

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
November 22, 2021
Student identification cards should be able to grant access to all academic buildings at a later time for those who still need to be inside facilities during or after co-curricular activities.

[Photo] PRO: Student access is key

Carol Queiroz, TBN Executive Producer
November 19, 2021
Students rehearse Dracula on stage in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre.

Fall Play returns with Dracula

Ellie Yang, Chief Design Editor
October 28, 2021
The one-strike substance use policy was reformed this year, in order to better align the purpose of the policy and the mission of the School.

[Photo] A decade later, zero tolerance substance abuse policy reformed

Kira Ratan, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2021
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Ellie Yang and Hanna Schiciano
June 15, 2021
Asian students have felt a wave of hate resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Covid blaming frustrates student

Marianna Gu, Contributing Writer
March 19, 2021
WandaVision has burst onto the entertainment scene as a brilliant, mind twisting television series that has defied the expectations of typical superhero media.

[Photo] Review: WandaVision is a must-watch

Carol Queiroz, Advertising Manager and Copy Editor
March 12, 2021
ALTHOUGH SOCCER IS A sport built on collaboration between teammates, individual incentives tend to take priority in a team setting. Schlossman believes players tend to become distracted by outside motives rather than play the game for enjoyment. At Masters, Schlossman finds that unlike her club team, her fellow teammates play for the fun in the game.

[Photo] Playing for the gain not the love of the game

Kwynne Schlossman, Web Editor and Social Media Manager
March 10, 2021
Admissions officers debate in a decision committee. The admissions team has faced unexpected challenges in the wake of a tumultuous 2020.

[Photo] Masters admissions creates reform in the wake of Covid

Mitch Fink, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2021
News Brief: Scholastic art and writing awards recognize student talents

News Brief: Scholastic art and writing awards recognize student talents

Ellie Yang, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2021
Students and teachers alike are wondering what final exams will look like in the Spring due to the unique logistical challenges that COVID-19 presents.

[Photo] Administration grapples with plans for final exams amid Covid

Rowan Mcwhinnie, Features Editor
February 5, 2021
Students and teachers alike are wondering what final exams are going to look like in Spring, due to the unique logistical challenges that COVID-19 presents.

[Photo] Remote Athletes stuck on the sidelines

Tim Mathas, Opinion Lead Editor
February 5, 2021
Students learn African history in front of an outline of the continent of Africa.

[Photo] Forgotten history: Bringing an African Studies course to Masters

Kira Ratan and Hanna Schiciano
January 19, 2021
Because of COVID-19, the Model United Nations team has had to adapt to online conferences and meetings, which may pose some hidden benefits.

[Photo] From hotels to homes: MUN transitions to remote conferences

Ethan Schlapp, Sports Lead Editor
January 2, 2021
Vaccine rollout has commenced in the U.S. as public figures including President-Elect Joe Biden and current Vice President Mike Pence have received their first doses.

[Photo] Twists and turns on the road to a Covid vaccine

Kate Sibery, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2020
The classroom illustration shows the donkey as the teacher and the students as donkeys, except for one student who is an elephant. The donkeys represent democrats and the elephant is representative of republicans, and appears larger than the other students, following the idea of the elephant in the room.

[Photo] The Elephant in the Room: In the classroom, truth trumps politics

Sophie Grand, Chief Design Editor
November 2, 2020
After closing and switching to online learning, Masters’ administration decided to make changes to the daily schedule in order to better accommodate the needs of the community. Some of these changes include later start times, shorter class periods and a longer lunch break.

[Photo] Remote learning model prompts schedule shift

Kira Ratan, Web Editor & Social Media Manager
June 5, 2020
A map of the world shows the variances in time zones across the areas where Masters students are residing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Distance learning alters international students’ schedules

Owen Strier and Gabe Keller, Features Editor and Sports Editor
May 5, 2020
During the past few months, over-purchasing has become more and more popular, as shoppers let paranoia change their buying habits. Over-purchasing is linked to multiple environmental problems; M. Brody Leo fears that these harmful habits could stick around post-lockdown.

[Photo] COVID-19 gives us the perfect opportunity to change our environmentalist attitude

M. Brody Leo, News Editor
May 1, 2020
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[Photo] Posting with thy might

Nora Fellas, Opinion Lead Editor
February 20, 2020
Young adults and teens alike increasingly use social media as their main source of news consumption, but its potentially detrimental effects have raised concerns.

[Photo] Social media creates an unhealthy reliance for Gen Z’s news consumption

M. Brody Leo, News Editor
February 20, 2020
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