MUN in a Stormy Situation
by Chris Pak
In February, the New Hyde Park Memorial High School Model United Nations Club went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a conference to debate about contemporary world issues. Such issues included the controversy of genetically modified foods and women in science.
After our group’s arrival to Cambridge, we were soon revealed to sudden news that the conference would be canceled due to the devastating snowstorm known as “Nemo”. “Nemo” caused 24.9 inches of snow and was labeled as the fifth larges... Read More
In February, the New Hyde Park Memorial High School Model United Nations Club went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a conference to debate about contemporary world issues. Such issues included the controversy of genetically modified foods and women in science.
After our group’s arrival to Cambridge, we were soon revealed to sudden news that the conference would be canceled due to the devastating snowstorm known as “Nemo”. “Nemo” caused 24.9 inches of snow and was labeled as the fifth larges... Read More
Two Heads are Better Than One
by Eve Kaczmarczyk
Have you ever wondered what life would be like with a twin? Someone who looks exactly like you? Someone who never leaves your side and is always there to spend time with you?
With approximately 100 million twins worldwide, how many are in New Hyde Park?
“It’s always nice to have someone by your side. However, he drives me nuts 99% of the time and I get sick of seeing him all the time especially since we have the same friends!”... Read More
Have you ever wondered what life would be like with a twin? Someone who looks exactly like you? Someone who never leaves your side and is always there to spend time with you?
With approximately 100 million twins worldwide, how many are in New Hyde Park?
“It’s always nice to have someone by your side. However, he drives me nuts 99% of the time and I get sick of seeing him all the time especially since we have the same friends!”... Read More
MUN-strous Experience
by Fabiha Khalid
Is it a class? Is it a club? Is it a team? No, it’s Model UN! Model UN is more than a class that you can take in your freshman or sophomore year. It’s more than some club or team that just goes away on those random “field trips” as many other students think. Here at NHP Memorial, Model UN is more like a second family.... Read More
Is it a class? Is it a club? Is it a team? No, it’s Model UN! Model UN is more than a class that you can take in your freshman or sophomore year. It’s more than some club or team that just goes away on those random “field trips” as many other students think. Here at NHP Memorial, Model UN is more like a second family.... Read More
Sandy Crosses the Line
by Teresa Lo
Who knew that a gymnasium could transform into a heavenly escape for those affected by Hurricane Sandy? When the hurricane suddenly hit the Northeast, causing massive power outages, flooding and damage, who was there to help all those in need?
You would expect that it was every man for himself. However, it was quite the opposite... Read More
Who knew that a gymnasium could transform into a heavenly escape for those affected by Hurricane Sandy? When the hurricane suddenly hit the Northeast, causing massive power outages, flooding and damage, who was there to help all those in need?
You would expect that it was every man for himself. However, it was quite the opposite... Read More
Dear Journal,
It is my twelfth night living in complete darkness. I have lost track of time due to the shivering cold and weary feeling of uncertainty. Each day is extremely difficult and the cold is staggering beyond imagination. At first, I thought the blackout would only last a few days. Each day is a mystery, and my future is uncertain. What will happen next? Read More
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On December 12th, 2012, New Hyde Park Memorial’s Red Cross Club hosted its annual Holiday Cards for Heroes event. This gave members, along with other students... Read More
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The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded New Hyde Park Memorial’s yearbook, The Lance, a Gold Medalist, its highest category, for the 2012 yearbook... Read More
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The End is Nigh...
If you are reading this, then congratulations! You have survived the end of the world. You are now tasked with rebuilding human society from the shambles that remain.
First, you need to find the necessities: food, water, and shelter. I hope you followed the usual advice of maintaining AT LEAST three days worth of non-perishable food in your home, along with a healthy supply of water. If you didn’t, then don’t endanger yourself by trying to get to a grocery store; they are already warzones and are most likely already stripped clean... Read More
First, you need to find the necessities: food, water, and shelter. I hope you followed the usual advice of maintaining AT LEAST three days worth of non-perishable food in your home, along with a healthy supply of water. If you didn’t, then don’t endanger yourself by trying to get to a grocery store; they are already warzones and are most likely already stripped clean... Read More
SATurdays are Comin’
by Chris Pak
With the beginning of a new school year, numerous students are beginning to prepare for the SAT. SAT results are often looked at as a major deciding factor for colleges to choose applicants. The more prestigious colleges will not accept anyone with a score under their expectations... Read More
Seeking Solace After Sadness
by Josh Johnikutty
The New Hyde Park Seekers club, currently led under advisors Mr. Dolan and Mrs. Psaros, has been in existence for a little over a decade. It seeks to edify others in religious studies while striving to give back
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to the community. The club hosts numerous events that have proven to be successful over past years. Among the many events conducted by the club include caroling at a hospital to cheer pateints up, holding toy drives....
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Should Teachers Be “On the Record”?
by Carolyn Wilson
Should teachers allow and encourage the use of recorders in classrooms? Some people believe that humans are relying on technology more than they should. Even so, others find that the use of recorders in classrooms is beneficial to the students and their grades. People believe that recorders should be considered a “modern” alternative to the old-fashioned method of taking notes, but does everyone agree? Read More
The Ringing New Policy
by Akhil Arora, Colin Kopram and Andrew Valentin
Thanks to our new principal, Dr. Faccio, our school cell phone policy now states that students in the senior high cafeteria have the permission to use their cell phones or any electronic devices. The ability to have social networks and messaging on hand is very convenient, but several questions have risen.... Read More
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Hungry for More?
by Kyra Siton and Amanda Ng
Across the nation, schools such as NHP Memorial, are being affected by Michelle Obama’s goal to cut high school obesity rates to 5% by 2020. To do so, the portions of our lunch sizes have been dramatically reduced. At NHP Memorial High School, the lunch portions have been reduced, and the prices have increased by ten cents. Most of the students think that the reduced portions are ridiculous because it does not satisfy their hunger.... Read More
Getting into High G.E.A.R.
by Sudeep Sureshbabu
New Hyde Park Memorial has a new club to offer this year. G.E.A.R. is a reading club that stands for “Get Excited About Reading.” The members of G.E.A.R. read in a group, and discuss the books that they read.
G.E.A.R. is an opportunity for students to read freely on what interests them. President of G.E.A.R. and Sophomore Armaan Shah said, “The club is a place where students at New Hyde Park Memorial High School can gather and share their passion for reading... Read More