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The Round Table

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The Round Table

The student news site of Stamford High School

The Round Table

Asking Stamford High about Favorite Schedules

Ashen Harper, Reporter September 19, 2024

Ashen Harper interviews seniors and Principal Forker on their opinions about past schedules. Edited by Camryn Laictman. 

Author Sky Gill

What’s with the unused outside space?

Sky Gill, Reporter June 6, 2024

There are two unused outside spaces in Stamford High School: one on floor 5 and another one that rests solely on the 1st floor. These outdoor ‘courtyard’ spaces seem to never be used by staff or students,...

“Kids These Days”: Why Gen Z has it Easier Than Any Previous Generation

“Kids These Days”: Why Gen Z has it Easier Than Any Previous Generation

Kelly Akorley, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

As society gradually moves away from the pandemic’s direct impact and the effects of technology on young people becomes increasingly apparent, a question arises concerning Generation Z (born 1997-2013)...

The New Attendance Policy Helps More Than it Hurts

The New Attendance Policy Helps More Than it Hurts

Taimur Osman, Correspondent February 21, 2024

Since the end of Christmas break, Stamford High School has adopted a new attendance policy. This meant many changes, including a multi-tiered system of support for students who are struggling with attendance....

Extreme Cellphone Bans Aren't The Answer

Extreme Cellphone Bans Aren’t The Answer

Esther Jean-Charles, News Editor February 13, 2024

Cellphones have become one of the biggest topics educators and school professionals talk about. More and more students are using their cellphones instead of paying attention and doing their work. While...

A (Harmonious) Call to Action: Why All Schools Should Tune into Music Education

A (Harmonious) Call to Action: Why All Schools Should Tune into Music Education

Lola Duhov, Correspondent February 12, 2024

In the symphony of education, the question arises: should all schools offer music programs? The answer, supported by several sources of evidence, is yes. Music education isn't just about melodies and rhythms...

NFL Playoff Predictions

January 12, 2024

Round Table Reporters JJ Salvatore, Victoria Puneyko, and Ben Coutant Interview students and staff about their NFL playoff predictions.

Senior Caroline Fay stands distraught at encountering yet another locked bathroom.

The Issue of Locked Bathrooms Must Be Addressed

The Round Table Editorial Staff January 10, 2024

The issue of locked bathrooms is one that is all too familiar to the students of Stamford High. For years now, students have often complained about wandering the SHS halls in search of a bathroom only...

Senior Caroline Fay stands distraught at encountering yet another locked bathroom.

Locking Bathrooms Isn’t Just Inconvenient—It’s Illegal. The Answer is More Security Guards.

Molly Fitzgerald, Correspondent December 21, 2023

In a 2021 Round Table feature, when interviewed about the numerous locked bathrooms across Stamford High’s three school buildings, Security Guard James “JJ” Jordan said that “we’re short on security,”...

Are you an Organ Donor?

Kelly Akorley and Hunter Habdas November 28, 2023

Reporters Kelly Akorley and Hunter Habdas got opinions on being an organ donor from SHS students and staff.

Up In Flames: The Fault with SHS Fire Drills

Up In Flames: The Fault with SHS Fire Drills

Michael Faherty, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

Oh no! There’s a dangerous fire in the building! Quick you guys, let’s get into a single file line and walk at an average pace!  On Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7:28 a.m, Stamford High School followed...

How Long Will Female Wrestling Continue to be Overshadowed?

How Long Will Female Wrestling Continue to be Overshadowed?

Jasmine Whitfield, Correspondent May 15, 2023

Once considered a sport specifically for boys, wrestling has now become one of the fastest-growing sports for female athletes at the high school level. Female wrestlers who once competed against boys and...

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