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A Problem With the Pledge

A Problem With the Pledge

Andrew Patashnik, Staff Writer March 25, 2019

Every morning, millions of students across the United States stop working, stand up, and pledge their allegiance to the stars and stripes of the American flag. This is a procedure quite familiar to anybody...

Should We Still Listen to R. Kelly and Michael Jackson?

Should We Still Listen to R. Kelly and Michael Jackson?

Toshiana Keating, Staff Writer March 20, 2019

The recent allegations regarding the late Michael Jackson’s inappropriate fondness for young boys and R. Kelly’s mistreatment of underage girls have left former fans conflicted on what to do when they...

Mental Health and Sports

Mental Health and Sports

Abby Wexler, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

“Sports can bring you so many wonderful things, but they do require extreme sacrifice. But it’s never worth sacrificing your self worth, your mental health, even relationship with family.” - Gracie...

Why the Stamford High Graduation Gown Redesign is Actually Not a Big Deal

Why the Stamford High Graduation Gown Redesign is Actually Not a Big Deal

Isabella Garcia, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

This past Fall, Stamford High School’s Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council (MYLC) program proposed the idea of having a graduation gown redesign for all current and future Senior classes. Instead of the...

Schools Start Too Early

Schools Start Too Early

Hana Redzepagic, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

If you were to randomly select a high school student and ask them if they got enough sleep last night, their answer would more often than not be a yawn-induced “no.” According to the National Sleep...

NASA captures a polar vortex moving throughout Central Canada and the U.S. midwest from January 20th to January 29th using their Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)

The Reality of Global Warming and Cold Weather

Matt Dattolo, Opinions Editor February 20, 2019

Climate change has altered the environment of our planet, threatening nature and human civilization alike with warmer temperatures, higher sea levels, and greater temperature shifts between seasons. However,...

History teacher Michael Brown gives his opinion on disinformation on the internet.

Disinformation And What Teens Can Do to Fight It

Matt Dattolo, Opinions Editor January 4, 2019

Most teenagers in America are first exposed to the political and social climates of their country during their time in high school. Whether it be in U.S. History or a political afterschool club, it is...

The Sports Awards Mysterious Disappearance

The Sports Awards Mysterious Disappearance

Ivy Zingone, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

With the start of the 2018-2019 school year, Stamford High school has already seen a fair number of changes in regard to athletics. To name a few: a new athletic director, free admission to all home football...

Has Dave Ruden Forgotten His Roots?

Has Dave Ruden Forgotten His Roots?

Thomas Connolly and Joe Nathanson November 9, 2018

“Welcome to the fan page for The Ruden Report, the website edited by Dave Ruden, covering Fairfield County sports, with an emphasis on the FCIAC.” This is what appears when one visits "The Ruden...

Westhill has it - why dont we?

Westhill has it – why don’t we?

The Round Table Editorial Staff October 17, 2018

This should be the year SHS seniors finally have the opportunity to have a modified open campus. If Stamford High School were to adopt a modified open campus for seniors, students would be able to leave...

Standardized Testing Needs To Go

Standardized Testing Needs To Go

Sam Diamond, Multimedia Editor October 9, 2018

While people believe standardized tests play a crucial role in a student’s life, many think that one test should not predict a student's future.  Standardized testing has been a major role in the college...

Early Action and Early Decision - Are They Worth It?

Early Action and Early Decision – Are They Worth It?

Matt Dattolo, Opinions Editor October 8, 2018

As a high school senior, I find myself commonly barraged by a plethora of terms, deadlines, and requirements which must be met in my college application process. However, I have noticed two phrases that...

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