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Volume 3
Issue #4
Cover Stories“In a society that often overlooks the ones who struggle the most, CSH Alt will be a reminder that investing in these students isn’t just optional, but essential.”
— Lauren David
❋ Introducing: CSH AltLauren David speaks with Mr. Noah and Ms. McNair about the launch of CSH’s newest initiative: CSH Alt.
❋ The Danger of Low StandardsTrue Peterson unpacks the real consequences and costs of lowering the bar.
❋ Best Bites on a Budget: Bronx EditionAlison, Yomaidy, & Angie offer their take on the best neighborhood spots to get good food for low prices.
Community“After the final bell rings, the school day doesn’t end for many students. It simply switches into another kind of responsibility. Backpacks are traded into work uniforms, homework is squeezed between bus and train rides.”
— Michael Laboy Jr.
❋ After the Bell: How Bronx Teens Balance Work & ResponsibilityMichael Laboy discusses the sometimes-unresolvable tension that many Bronx teenagers feel between school and the various responsibilities of their lives.
❋ CSH's New StaffIzel Nunez and Alexis Reyes interview a whole host of new CSH staff members to get their insight on what brought them here and what keeps them here.
❋ The Seniors Look Back❋ Who We’ve Become: CSH’s Long-Lasting ImpactLia Perez and Dayanara Vasquez interview current students and alumni to assess the impact CSH has had on various students who have gone here.
Kimmy Adjei and Nani Arias interview various seniors about their favorite memories as they get ready to leave CSH’s hallways.
❋ The Pressure on Senior Teachers Nyson Williams talks to senior teachers and advisors in an attempt to understand the unique set of challenges that face this group of adults.
Arts + Culture
“I see the adults overwhelmed by a society they are not used to, raising youth they find hard to connect with.”
— Michael Robinson
❋ From Presence to Pixels: How Technology Is Rewriting RealityMichael Robinson trains his usual, insightful eye on the way technology is corroding our society.
❋ Nothing Happens, Everything Changes: Experiencing Mitski’s Latest AlbumElijah Ortiz goes deep on Mitski’s newest album, offering his trademark style of thorough, impassioned criticism.
OpinionFeeling stuck is normal, and almost everyone experiences it at some point in their lifetime. But, that same feeling shouldn’t prevent you from moving forward or flourishing.”
— Tyler Mercado
❋ For When You Feel StuckTyler Mercado turns into an advice guru with some thoughtful advice about what happens when you feel like you can’t go on.
❋ A House Full of SecretsEsme Orengo bravely offers her personal story as a way to raise awareness of what is known as COCSA.
❋ Becoming Someone I NeededJaylynn Ortiz delves into a graceful retelling of her personal story of growth and self awareness.
Published in the Bronx. Read Everywhere.