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Student Dissatisfaction Over Exam Season Scheduling
Balancing Responsibility: Students and Teachers on SAT Preparation
Balancing Responsibility: Students and Teachers on SAT Preparation
Capturing the Class of 2026: Inside the Yearbook Process
Capturing the Class of 2026: Inside the Yearbook Process
A close-up of a Student OMNY card issued this September
Student OMNY Cards Keep Breaking
The tradition of music in the morning announcements has evolved from simple chimes to student-loved themes and songs. Credit ChatGPT
Music in the Morning Announcements
Event participants used this login page to access the event.
Minecraft, Teamwork, and Triumph: Inside a Winning Boroughs Team
What memories do students carry with them throughout the day?
Graduating Seniors : Their Mini Memoirs
Students in Mr. Cooper's electrical shop learning how to correctly wire circuits.
Students in Electrical Shop Gain Real-World Skills, But Little Recognition
Students attempt to gain employment in a variety of different businesses after school and on weekends.
High School Students Gain Experience and Independence Through Part-Time Jobs
Mayor Mamdani holding sessions to hear tenants and their issues.
Mamdani’s 100 days
Schools and students are relying on technology and AI more and more, and it's being integrated into their curricula.
AI as a teacher? How teachers and students use AI.
What do students prefer to attempt college credits while in high school?
AP vs. College Now: The High-Stakes Game of College Credit
Students offer insight as AP testing comes to a close on May 15th.
From Credit to College: AP Advice
Edison Spirit Week Days have been announced. Students voice their opinions on their favorites.
A Shift In Spirit: Inventors’ Thoughts On Spirit Week
Traditions like Prom Court, was another moment many looked forward to. One couple in particular was able to go out with a bang! One of Edison’s Varsity Basketball stars, Andre Bisessar, along with his date, Adriana Harilall, won prom court.
Why Might Some Edison Students Choose Not To Go To Prom?
Students from Edison and beyond compete in this year's Hackathon, with the theme of outgrowing hunger.
From Guests to Hosts: Edison Debuts Their Own Hackathon
The Macbook Neo in different colors. (Credit: Apple)
The Macbook Neo
Online College Admissions advice can sometimes be exaggerated narratives that lead to a slippery slope for students (Designed by Freepik, www.freepik.com)
College Admissions Online Advice – A Double-Edged Sword
Edison esports competition encouraged competition and comradery.
Beyond the Match: Edison’s Esports Competition Returns
Has the Wi-Fi situation in schools improved at all for you? Here’s a photo of the newly implemented routers across Edison.
New Routers, Same Issues
Edison cricket team coaches and managers together after a strong start.
A Winning Start for a Team Ready to Be Seen
The entire team of Lady Inventors for the 2026 Basketball season.
Leaving It All on the Court: The Lady Inventors 2025-26 Season
Team Gathers in a Circle as Coach Sabella gives final instructions.
Swinging Into the Season: Softball is Back
Student-athlete working hard to balance academic and athletic responsibilities.
Student Athletes and Time Management
Edison esports competition encouraged competition and comradery.
Beyond the Match: Edison’s Esports Competition Returns
With the sweet comes the sour as student favorite vanishes from cafeteria offerings.
Banning the Cookie, Keeping the Calories
The Astoria Park Carnival Is Back
The Astoria Park Carnival Is Back
An illustration of Three Hershey’s ONE S’mores protein bars that show the main selling points, which are their contents of 20 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. *Photo by ChatGPT, OpenAI
The “ONE” Bar: Is it the One for You?
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the Reaper
Hot Takes: Kicking Off with Edison’s First MIT Undergraduate
Exact measurements that even The Great British Bake-Off could be proud of.
Sweet Simplicity for the Season: Old-Fashioned Shortbread Cookies Reviewed
A promotional poster for the new The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
The Devil Still Wears Prada
Le Show program handed out to each audience member listing all the performers and acts.
Behind the Stage: The Making of Edison’s Annual Showcase
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, released in US theaters March 20, 2026.
Was Project Hail Mary a Hail Mary for Hollywood?
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in character posters for “Wuthering Heights.”
Wuthering Heights – A Continuous Narrative of Whiteness
Poster for the article which highlights the aspects of the women in the GOAT movie.
Rethinking Female Representation in Film: A Look at GOAT
The Student News Site of Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School

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Ivy Polanco

Ivy Polanco, Editor-in-Chief

Ivy Polanco is a senior who is passionate about representing students’ voices within Edison. Her interest in civic engagement is reflected through both her writing and involvement around the Edison community. Outside of school, she enjoys exploring NYC museums with friends, baking, and watching 2000s romantic comedies.

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