Opinion: Improving Relationships Among High School Girls

by Regina Figaro

I would like to address the growing deficit of amicable relationships between high school females. I address this in hopes of encouraging the growth and development of my classmates, advocating the better treatment of each other, and eradicating our lack of respect for each other and our differences.

We, as females are all faced with the challenges that come with societal double standards, inequality, stereotypes, and generalization. Not to mention all the difficulties we endure naturally such as menses, childbirth, and menopause. No matter which race, religion, or ethnicity we are, we are all still females experiencing the same trials and discrimination because of our sex.

Boys Track Sprints to the Top

by Regina Figaro & Ryan Charles

Boys track, coached by Mr. Carre and Mr. Debenedetto, has been having an amazing season. Personal records have been broken and qualifiers have been met. The hard work and dedication of the student-athletes have not gone unnoticed or unrewarded.

As the track team advertises on their shirts, “The competition isn’t against the runner next to me, but the runner inside of me.” 

Pushing themselves to new heights this team has gone above and beyond to bring West Hempstead track to a new level.

The Resurgence of Ibrahimovic

by Julio Ramirez, senior reporter

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a Swedish soccer player who is world class. He suffered an injury in late December of 2017. It was a very serious knee ligament injury that almost threatened to end his career. But he fought his way back through intense rehab and physical therapy for 3 months.

His contract with Manchester United in England was not renewed and he wasn’t sure where he would land until he was signed by the La Galaxy this season. According to Ibrahimovic, he said, “his sights were always with La Galaxy even before he signed with Manchester United.”

Opinion: Is Pulling Hijab’s Okay?

by Zainib Khan & Jamira Regnier                                                                            

Do you think pulling a Muslim’s hijab is ok or racial discrimination? 

Female students wearing hijab to school face many difficulties. They often get discriminated against or even assaulted. In the world that we live in, it is not always safe for Muslim females to go out with a hijab. 

Some people don't understand the true meaning of hijab, they think it is just a scarf wrapped around the head. The true meaning of a hijab for a Muslim female is her religion, her pride, and her respect. We should not underestimate the meaning of hijab, everyone deserves respect.

My Team Sport is your Team Punishment

By Mr. DiBenedetto, ENL Teacher and Track Coach

The Boys´ Track Team had a phenomenal day at the County Championship meet.

Senior Chris Jean-Louis was county champion in the triple jump with a distance of 45 feet, and he went on to earn All-County in the long jump.

The 4x100 relay team of seniors Eric Oh, Lincoln Jerome, Urosh Dimitrijevic, and Chris Jean-Louis garnered All-County accolades by finishing second to Lawrence.