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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

Students leave the building with real-world skills for future careers

Turning Skills Into Success After Graduation

Sanjida Sumaiya, Sports Editor June 12, 2025

At Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School students are doing more than just working toward a diploma. These students are building skills that will help them succeed in real careers...

It's all too much

Students Fight Back Against Exam Stress

Shila Akter, Features Editor June 12, 2025

As they balance their studies, extracurricular activities, and personal obligations, many students experience extreme strain during exam season. Students employ a range of stress reduction strategies,...

Image courtesy of the Chancellor's Office Staff

Exclusive Interview: The Edison Light Interviews the SUNY CHANCELLOR

Khairatun Hesan and Iman Rashid May 12, 2025

As students across New York face rising college costs and financial uncertainty, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. is working to remove barriers that stand in the way of higher education. A former U.S....

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...

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