Colleges were hit hard this past year because of the abominable Covid -19 pandemic. This is an understatement, for all of the world seemed to be on lockdown at one point or another. Although the pandemic is far from over, colleges are now preparing for more In-Person classes to allowContinue Reading
An estimated 45,00 Americans are behind bars for thefts of less than $10,000, and their punishments do not fit the crime. In New York, stealing more than $1,000 is a felony. For example, a person who grabs a new iPhone can end up in prison, at public expense, for fourContinue Reading
In just the United States last year, there were over 2,500 attacks on the Asian Community, but somehow these attacks were almost unnoticeable to the public until recently. This surge in hate crimes against the Asian community mainly happened over three months between March and June of 2020, where thereContinue Reading
Living in New York, it is practically impossible to not know the name Andrew Cuomo. As the current Governor of New York, Cuomo carries around a hefty name and a hefty job; governing New York with its size and the diverse culture and opposing viewpoints can be difficult. However, CuomoContinue Reading
The Presidential Election has finally finished, and it looks like we have a winner… The matter of whether human rights, socialism, or the welfare of people, or the focus on economy, pro-life, and fixing unemployment is especially huge in this election, and because of the rise of COVID-19, one ofContinue Reading
On Friday, October 9, 2020, Judge Kiyo Matsumoto of the New York Eastern District Court ruled in the case of Agudath Israel of America et. al v Cuomo that the lockdown order of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of religious institutions is not a violation of the First Amendment’s protectionContinue Reading
On Tuesday, October 13th, all Smithtown schools began their first day of live streaming classes for students that are at home, as Smithtown is currently using the hybrid schedule for schooling. All students of these schools during remote days have to attend all of their google meets on time accordingContinue Reading
High school inclusion and representation is being further expanded by the Smithtown High School West GSA. Run by Mrs. Santora and administered by President Issa Adil, the club is making great strides this upcoming year from a smaller, recreational club to a more involved organization at Smithtown West. According toContinue Reading
Amy Coney Barrett is the new name being thrown around due to president Trump’s nomination of her to the Supreme Court. While many know the name now, we have little knowledge of who she actually is. What is her background? What are her values? What is safe to assume thatContinue Reading
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat have been battling in a series to 7 to win the NBA finals. The Lakers are the first seed in the finals, and the Heat are the second seed. Some people say that the Lakers have the best player in the world,Continue Reading
Loud tire screeching, kids screaming, and a loud bang was all heard in a Brentwood neighborhood on October 4th. Ashley Thomas-Smith, 34, was the intoxicated driver of the SUV, which included her three kids, caused the car to spin out of control. Moments after, nearby residents came rushing to theContinue Reading
On Wednesday, October 7th, thirteen men were arrested and charged by the FBI with plotting to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. The FBI, along with the Michigan State Police, blocked the attempted kidnapping on Wednesday and arrested the conspirators, and charged them under federal kidnapping laws and a variety ofContinue Reading