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The Edison Light

The Student News Site of Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School

The Edison Light

The Student News Site of Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School

The Edison Light

Photo of a weekly Yearbook Committee Meeting, members are discussing the progression of their sections.

From Controversy to Creation: The Yearbook Cover Leak That Redefined the Committee

Christian Chand, Sage Cordero, and Bianca Roman April 1, 2025

A yearbook cover leak sparked controversy over its design, leading to adjustments. Committee members grew more open, while Ms. Murphy encouraged future participation and organization. The Fallout of...

How Are Internships Impacting Students?

How Are Internships Impacting Students?

Shila Akter, Features Editor April 1, 2025

Students with a desire to obtain practical experience while maintaining their academic standing, juggling internships and high school is becoming an increasingly difficult task.  While balancing coursework,...

Places to Go, Close-by, Over the Break

Places to Go, Close-by, Over the Break

Zuhayr Islam, Features Editor January 23, 2025

It is very hard for students to find places to go during a long break. For instance, the regents break or the mid-winter break. Saying so about breaks, Regents week is coming up soon and following that...

2024 Seniors Future And Career Goals 

2024 Seniors Future And Career Goals 

Israfil Alsafa June 14, 2024

The 2023-2024 school year has been an emotional rollercoaster, especially for seniors. As part of the graduating class of 2024, this year has been stressful for seniors due to college applications, FAFSA,...

O.J. Simpson Trial: The O.G. Reality Show That Left America Speechless

Subrina Singh June 4, 2024

Caption: Justice, Media, and O.J. Simpson: The Trial That Defined an Era The O.J. Simpson trial of 1995 was a spectacle that defined an era of sensationalized news coverage and blurred the lines between...

The Edison Solution to Reading

The Edison Solution to Reading

Lin June 4, 2024

To get students to read more, the Edison Librarians, Mrs. Psaltos and Mr. Veyvoda started the Edison Reads event. The event's goal was to read a set number of books by the end of May.  This is...

 As One Chapter Closes, a New One Begins.

 As One Chapter Closes, a New One Begins.

Rida Batool May 31, 2024

In an effort to commemorate the graduating class of 2024, a few seniors captured their most memorable experiences, exploring moments of pride, challenges overcome, meaningful friendships, and impactful...

From Edison to Columbia, Cornell, and NYU

From Edison to Columbia, Cornell, and NYU

Amena Akter May 31, 2024

Caption: Class of 2023 college commitment poster With all the college decisions released in early April, seniors have committed to their homes for the next four years. Many Edison students are committing...

Jackie Santos Periañez’s small business was nail art and these are some of the nails she worked on.

Bright Sparks of Entrepreneurship: Edison’s Small Business Scene

Rida Batool, Features Editor April 16, 2024

Entrepreneurship refers to a person's ability to transform their creative thoughts into actions and innovations. This idea is much more significant when it comes to young entrepreneurs, especially at...

Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas: The End Of An Era

Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas: The End Of An Era

Rameshwar Tilacknauth April 16, 2024

After serving moviegoers for more than two decades, the Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas has sadly announced its closure. The beloved theaters will shut its doors for the final time on April 30th, 2024....

Is the FAFSA Helping or Hurting College Admissions this Year?

Is the FAFSA Helping or Hurting College Admissions this Year?

Mahirah Rahman April 16, 2024

Financial aid packages should’ve finally been available in March, but a recent setback caused hundreds of thousands of students' futures to be at stake. It’s labeled ‘A Better 2024-25 FAFSA Form’...

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