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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

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’...

Balancing Life And Stress As A High School Senior

Balancing Life And Stress As A High School Senior

Israfil Alsafa April 16, 2024

Stress has been an ongoing issue lately for students. Stress such as distress can affect the way a student performs. Stress can affect student's mental health and their academic performance in school....

Teenspace: A Safe Place for Teens

Teenspace: A Safe Place for Teens

Hao Lin & Fae Baguyo April 16, 2024

In a city where everyone faces issues, therapy is a must. The NYC Health Department has made it a city wide priority to focus on youth and family health. Through Mayor Eric Adams and Talkspace (an online...

US Government Pushes for Nationwide Ban on Social Media App TikTok Over Security Concerns

US Government Pushes for Nationwide Ban on Social Media App TikTok Over Security Concerns

Galo Diaz April 16, 2024

TikTok, one of the most popular and well-known social media platforms at the moment, is under scrutiny and a potential nationwide ban in the United States amid security and privacy concerns regarding...

The Future of Edison Bucks

The Future of Edison Bucks

Ebelyn Suquilema Lema April 16, 2024

Phot Credit: Evelyn Loveras At the start of the academic year, Thomas A. Edison High School introduced an addition to its student experience: Edison Bucks, marking the introduction of the school's...

Your Vote Matters!

Your Vote Matters!

Brian Perez Alvarado April 16, 2024

The ever so exciting 2024 Presidential Election is full steam ahead. With time becoming more and more limited for our runners to convince America they are the right choice. However the big question is...

The FAFSA is Live and It Needs Your Attention!

The FAFSA is Live and It Needs Your Attention!

Rida Batool January 24, 2024

As students apply for colleges, covering tuition in full becomes a hurdle, pushing us to seek financial aid. Even while navigating this process, challenges arise, adding extra stress to students. As...

FAFSA Frustration: Unforeseen Glitches Delay Financial Aid Applications

Samantha Marasigan January 24, 2024

In the highly anticipated lead-up to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opening day, students were met with unexpected frustration and confusion. The widely relied upon application,...

Festive or Depressive: A High School Winter Experience

Festive or Depressive: A High School Winter Experience

Paola Diaz January 19, 2024

The societal expectations associated with the winter holidays have shifted as we mature and become older. For many teens, they tend to face the reality of the winter holidays; the cost of gifts, emotional...

Culture and Technology, the Dissonant Ingredients

Culture and Technology, the Dissonant Ingredients

Brian Perez Alvarado January 19, 2024

With the surge of social media in our everyday lives, it has impacted us in a multitude of ways ranging from brilliant benefits to costly consequences. We sometimes overlook how social media has impacted...

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