The Beacon Beat (2024)

03/06/2024

By Miranda Lupel As the school year comes to a close, I am once again confounded by time’s changing forms. It can make hours feel like days in one moment, yet turn years into weeks at another. As Beacon's Class of 2024 exits and the Class of 2028 enters, the reality of approaching adulthood begins to strike. While I am on the brink of an existential crisis because of my fleeting childhood, over in Evanston, Illinois, are my grandparents, who are also starting a new chapter of their lives, just at 83 instead of 17....

By Miranda Lupel As the school year comes to a close, I am once again confounded by time’s changing forms. It can make hours feel like days in one moment, yet turn years into weeks at another. As B…

01/06/2024

By Hannah Rajalingam Protests across college campuses have dominated headlines for the past few months. From photos of encampments to police confrontations to buildings tagged with various slogans, college students have refused to let attention sway from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While some people praise students’ dedication in the face of canceled commencement ceremonies and suspensions, others see their bold actions as unhelpful to the cause–often pointing at “destructive” behavior from protestors (like vandalism)....

By Hannah Rajalingam Protests across college campuses have dominated headlines for the past few months. From photos of encampments to police confrontations to buildings tagged with various slogans,…

22/05/2024

By Jonah Bryfman Pictured above are the three most dominant NBA players of the past decade, left to right: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. After the start of the 2024 NBA playoffs, much of the excitement in the NBA world has been about MVP candidates and which team will emerge as the championship team of the season. However, with all of the playoff anticipation, few have taken a step back to notice how more veteran players have retired or passed down the baton to younger players....

By Jonah Bryfman Pictured above are the three most dominant NBA players of the past decade, left to right: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. After the start of the 2024 NBA playoffs, muc…

22/05/2024

By Reiner Geiling Dasani is a popular brand that sells bottled water, sparkling water,and flavored water. While people drink it without hesitation, most never analyze the ingredients added. Harmful minerals and other additives are used in the water to “enhance” and “purify" it, but actually can pose harmful side effects to your body. Dasani’s plain bottled water is detrimental to health over time....

By Reiner Geiling Dasani is a popular brand that sells bottled water, sparkling water,and flavored water. While people drink it without hesitation, most never analyze the ingredients added. Harmful…

22/05/2024

By Jo Lorraine The 21st century is an era in which women are subject to a revolving door of beauty standards. Trends like “heroin chic” followed by “slim-thick” contradict each other, but when you start adapting, they’re out of style. These impossible goals can cause eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and insecurity. The National Organization for Women found that 40-60% of elementary school girls are concerned with becoming “too fat,” and 46% of girls aged 9-11 are dieting....

By Jo Lorraine The 21st century is an era in which women are subject to a revolving door of beauty standards. Trends like “heroin chic” followed by “slim-thick” contradict each other, but when you …

10/05/2024

Ariel Konieczko The Beacon Beat spoke with student government president, Kelly Lantigua, to get an inside look into what transpires at student government meetings. Kelly reflected on the club’s growth, spoke about the upcoming election season, and busted the most common myth surrounding the club. In June, we’ll wave goodbye to Kelly and Mamadou Sow, who serves as vice president, with a greater understanding of their work…...

Ariel Konieczko The Beacon Beat spoke with student government president, Kelly Lantigua, to get an inside look into what transpires at student government meetings. Kelly reflected on the club’s gro…

10/05/2024

By Amelia Schmidt Spring, as many say, is the season for new beginnings. Why not start a new chapter in your life as a bookworm? Bookstores are quiet, relaxing, and often air-conditionedâ€” summer is on its way, after all! If reading itself doesn’t provide you with a sense of relaxation, New York City’s bookstores, with their winding aisles of magazines, novels, artwork, stickers, travel guides, and cute notebooks, certainly will!...

By Amelia Schmidt Spring, as many say, is the season for new beginnings. Why not start a new chapter in your life as a bookworm? Bookstores are quiet, relaxing, and often air-conditionedâ€” summer …

10/05/2024

By Lucy Steward Cameras flash over the thundering voices at the scene of the crime. A student, cornered in a classroom doorframe, makes what could be a fatal move; she’s come face to face with her Senior Assassin. As adrenaline rips across her body, she darts out into the throngs of the crowd that presses like quicksand against her body, yet she manages to run as fast as humanly possible through the struggle…...

By Lucy Steward Cameras flash over the thundering voices at the scene of the crime. A student, cornered in a classroom doorframe, makes what could be a fatal move; she’s come face to face with her …

02/05/2024

By Cleo Thompson “Mommy vlogger” Ruby Franke was arrested along with her business partner Jodi Hildebrat last December on six felony counts of child abuse. Pleading guilty to four, Franke was sentenced to up to 30 years in prison. The arrest occurred after her malnourished and wounded 12-year-old son escaped through Hildebrat’s window and asked a neighbor for help. Police found the boy's younger sister, also clearly malnourished with a shaved head and wounds, hiding in a closet of the house, along with ropes, duct tape, and other clear indicators of abuse....

By Cleo Thompson “Mommy vlogger” Ruby Franke was arrested along with her business partner Jodi Hildebrat last December on six felony counts of child abuse. Pleading guilty to four, Franke was sente…

18/04/2024

By Jonah Bryfman For the first time in Olympic history, dance has been welcomed as a professional sport. And the form of dance selected to make its debut in the 2024 Olympics is none other than breakdancing, or “breaking.” Breaking was first introduced on the world stage during the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, and fans couldn’t get enough of it....

By Jonah Bryfman For the first time in Olympic history, dance has been welcomed as a professional sport. And the form of dance selected to make its debut in the 2024 Olympics is none other than bre…

11/04/2024

By Amelia Schmidt Swifties all over the world have their eyes set on April 19, 2024. The 14 Grammy Award singer and songwriter Taylor Swift announced her eleventh album (fifteenth if you count her re-recorded ones) when accepting the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album on February 4th, 2024. From then on, Taylor Swift fans have been anxiously gearing up for the album, …...

By Amelia Schmidt Swifties all over the world have their eyes set on April 19, 2024. The 14 Grammy Award singer and songwriter Taylor Swift announced her eleventh album (fifteenth if you count her …

07/04/2024

By Adam Pick Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been seen as one of the greatest movie franchises in cinematic history. However, lately the excitement that fans once had prior to the release of new Marvel movies has faded due to Marvel’s focus on quantity over quality. Deadpool and Wolverine (previously known as Deadpool 3), was announced in the summer of 2019 during San Diego Comic Con and was revealed to take place in the MCU rather than the Fox Universe....

By Adam Pick Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been seen as one of the greatest movie franchises in cinematic history. However, lately the excitement that fan…

01/04/2024

By Anna Di Iorio-Reyes METAVERSE— Earlier this week, scientists predicted that influencers on the social media platform TikTok will experience withdrawal-induced spontaneous combustion if the video app becomes banned in the United States. “These kids will, literally, blow up,” said a chief scientist at National Remedy Association (NRA), a non-profit organization aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing socioeconomic issues....

By Anna Di Iorio-Reyes METAVERSE— Earlier this week, scientists predicted that influencers on the social media platform TikTok will experience withdrawal-induced spontaneous combustion if the video…

01/04/2024

By Ariel Konieczko As of next month, shoppers over 13 years old will no longer be permitted through Sephora’s now closely guarded glass doors following a new change in company policy. According to Sephora’s corporate office, 98% of 2024 revenue came from preteens alone. Sephora issued a press release stating that “adult clientele have become irrelevant to our company's brand, and adults’ in-store presence is no longer profitable.” …...

By Ariel Konieczko As of next month, shoppers over 13 years old will no longer be permitted through Sephora’s now closely guarded glass doors following a new change in company policy. According to …

01/04/2024

By Jonah Bryfman With approximately four months until the much anticipated fight between the 57 year old Mike Tyson and the 28 year old Jake Paul, there has been much drama across social media platforms. However, things really started getting heated when Tyson, who holds 50 career wins, 44 from knockouts, and only six losses, posted a rather aggressive tweet targeted at Paul....

By Jonah Bryfman With approximately four months until the much anticipated fight between the 57 year old Mike Tyson and the 28 year old Jake Paul, there has been much drama across social media plat…

01/04/2024

By June Selib Last week, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, revealed on a pre-recorded video statement that she was diagnosed with cancer. While this news is tragic and has shocked western media, an equally large concern has grown: the surge in unemployment following Middelton’s announcement. Before the media became aware of her diagnosis, Middelton had completely disappeared from the public eye for almost two months....

By June Selib Last week, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, revealed on a pre-recorded video statement that she was diagnosed with cancer. While this news is tragic and has shocked western medi…

09/03/2024

By Jacob Perelman At the very end of my previous article, which highlighted the best sports moments from the first 6 months of 2023 (go check it out if you haven’t already), I ended with “Come back to read Part 2 in the coming weeks.” Well, here it is. July Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup This year Spain brought home their first FIFA Women’s World Cup....

By Jacob Perelman At the very end of my previous article, which highlighted the best sports moments from the first 6 months of 2023 (go check it out if you haven’t already), I ended with “Come back…

08/03/2024

By Sofía Lewis Kalief Browder was 16 years old when he and his friend got arrested for allegedly stealing a man's backpack. Browder, who denied the charges and was on probation for another accusation, was sent to await his court date at Rikers Island, the largest jail in New York City. By the time his family managed to raise $3,000 for his bail, the judge ruled that Browder was no longer eligible....

By Sofía Lewis Kalief Browder was 16 years old when he and his friend got arrested for allegedly stealing a man’s backpack. Browder, who denied the charges and was on probation for another a…

26/02/2024

By Reiner Geiling The wrongdoings within modern agricultural techniques devastate a plethora of nature’s creations. We are what we eat, and this claim proves to be applicable in the United States. This country cultivates a wide variety of pesticide and herbicide ridden GMO crops over an astonishing 170 million acres of land. A question persists for many Americans– why? The answer is quite simple: mass consumption and compulsive greed....

By Reiner Geiling The wrongdoings within modern agricultural techniques devastate a plethora of nature’s creations. We are what we eat, and this claim proves to be applicable in the United States. …

26/02/2024

By Cleo Shapiro On January 29th, the Supreme Court announced it would begin to hear arguments concerning the use of “at-home” medication abortions in the United States, starting March 26th. This statement comes nearly two years after the Court overturned Roe v. Wade, their 1973 decision which generally legalized abortions, with their ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This decision denationalized the right to abortion, and instead placed female reproductive health in the hands of individual states....

By Cleo Shapiro On January 29th, the Supreme Court announced it would begin to hear arguments concerning the use of “at-home” medication abortions in the United States, starting March 26th. This st…

04/02/2024

Each month, we ask our readers to respond to 1-2 prompts in 100 words or less. Their responses are then published at the beginning of next month. Our prompts for February are: Do you support Valentine’s Day or are you against it? Why? What do you think is the best candy and why? Submit your responses through this Google Form.

Each month, we ask our readers to respond to 1-2 prompts in 100 words or less. Their responses are then published at the beginning of next month. Our prompts for February are: Do you support Valen…

04/02/2024

By Jonah Bryfman The San Francisco 49ers are facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a repeat 2020 Super Bowl matchup. Here’s what you need to know. Where? Where is Super Bowl 58 taking place? Super Bowl 58 will take place in Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. The stadium was constructed in July of 2022 and has a maximum capacity of 72,000....

By Jonah Bryfman The San Francisco 49ers are facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a repeat 2020 Super Bowl matchup. Here’s what you need to know. Where? Where is Super Bowl 58 taking place?…

02/02/2024

Last month, we asked our readers two questions. Here are their responses. What’s your craziest, most ambitious New Year’s goal? “To become the "Egg and Cheese Expert," taste-testing sandwiches from across NYC, identifying the pinnacle of Egg and Cheese perfection.” —Julia Weissman (11th grade) “Finish writing my novel.” —Anonymous If you were given a million dollars today, what would you do with it?...

Last month, we asked our readers two questions. Here are their responses. What’s your craziest, most ambitious New Year’s goal? “To become the “Egg and Cheese Expert,” taste-testi…

23/01/2024

By Jonah Bryfman As February 12th approaches, there are a lot of opinions and speculations about the contenders in this year’s Super Bowl. There are several teams from both the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC) divisions that look promising for the upcoming playoffs, and many teams that can be ruled out for this year’s playoffs. Over the past 18 weeks, fans watched as stars got injured and rookies displayed their strength....

By Jonah Bryfman As February 12th approaches, there are a lot of opinions and speculations about the contenders in this year’s Super Bowl. There are several teams from both the National Football Co…

21/01/2024

By Jacob Perelman January College Football Playoff National Championship (CFP): Georgia Bulldogs v. Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs Every winter, the CFP pits the best teams from every conference, like the PAC-12, the Big 10, and the ACC against each other. They meet in a bracket-style tournament, with the winning teams from each side meeting in the CFP Championship. In the finals, the Georgia Bulldogs faced the TCU Horned Frogs in a thrilling, early scoring game....

By Jacob Perelman January College Football Playoff National Championship (CFP): Georgia Bulldogs v. Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs Every winter, the CFP pits the best teams from ever…

20/01/2024

Lucy Steward With the rise of the Harry Potter fandom, many across the world have longed for their own letters of acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Although that might not happen, you still can experience what it’s like to immerse yourself in Universal Studios’ Harry Potter World, which I had the pleasure of visiting recently. Let’s divulge an inside glimpse at the secrets of the Harry Potter world, whisk you away to look at the best Harry Potter rides and roller coasters, take a look at the classic non-muggle foods, as well as dive into other fun things hidden in the Harry Potter world. ...

Lucy Steward With the rise of the Harry Potter fandom, many across the world have longed for their own letters of acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Although that might n…

12/01/2024

By Reiner Geiling Phones are part of everyday life. We are sucked into them everywhere we go. Alongside their effect on a human’s mental state (such as cyberbullying and mood changes), the chemical makeup of phones also poses detrimental physical effects on your body. Phones harbor an abundance of harmful chemicals, increase exposure to radiation, and transmit toxic waves into the body....

By Reiner Geiling Phones are part of everyday life. We are sucked into them everywhere we go. Alongside their effect on a human’s mental state (such as cyberbullying and mood changes), the chemical…

08/01/2024

Last month, we asked our readers two questions. Here are their responses. What’s your coffee order and why? “I prefer hot chocolate.” —Anonymous “My go-to coffee order is a decaffeinated mocha latte. Hear me out. The decaf comes from medical purposes- I take medicine for ADHD every day and it really doesn't mix well with caffeine. I'm an absolute sucker for chocolate....

Last month, we asked our readers two questions. Here are their responses. What’s your coffee order and why? “I prefer hot chocolate.” —Anonymous “My go-to coffee order is a decaffeinated mocha latt…

08/01/2024

Each month, we ask our readers to respond to 1-2 prompts in 100 words or less. Their responses are then published at the beginning of next month. Our prompts for January are: What’s your craziest, most ambitious New Year’s goal? If you were given a million dollars today, what would you do with it? Submit your responses through this Google Form.

Each month, we ask our readers to respond to 1-2 prompts in 100 words or less. Their responses are then published at the beginning of next month. Our prompts for January are: What’s your craziest, …

22/12/2023

By Ariel Konieczko It’s never a good sign when a movie’s previews outshine the plot. In the case of Priscilla, Sofia Coppola’s new film based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 autobiography Elvis and Me, the unimaginative set, dull script, and disappointing cast had me checking my watch every twenty minutes, eager to leave the theater. Buying my ticket to Priscilla…...

By Ariel Konieczko It’s never a good sign when a movie’s previews outshine the plot. In the case of Priscilla, Sofia Coppola’s new film based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 autobiography Elvis and Me,…

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