Commentary and opinion from Briarcliff High School students on Briarcliff High School and Briarcliff Manor
By Scott Benson
Females are considered to be the fairer sex. But what’s so fair about girls having nicer bathrooms?
Let’s compare two of the upstairs bathrooms. Any passerby can spot the flowers and mirror on display in the entrance way of the women’s room. The entrance to the men’s room? Drab, chipped walls greet you on your way in.
By Maddy Albert
Hurricane Sandy, which hit on October 29, impacted all on the east coast but some more than others. In Briarcliff, this storm affected us more than past hurricanes. School was canceled for a full week, and two-thirds of the town was powerless for much of that time. Although Briarcliff may have felt the burden of a lack of electricity and loss of trees, it should be acknowledged how relatively unscathed the town emerged from the storm, especially when compared to surrounding areas that were so harshly impacted. Continue reading “Hurricane Sandy: We Have it Easy”
The disruptions created by friends chattering, the sound of music playing, and even the tapping of feet and pencils against a desk can often make it difficult to study efficiently. The library at Briarcliff High School offers a whole section in the back known as the Quiet Study Area to students who would prefer to get their work done in an atmosphere with few distractions.
Continue reading “Inappropriate Behavior in the Quiet Study Area”
“My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.” – Indira Gandhi
The National Honors Society recognizes students who not only maintain a high academic record but also participate in extracurricular activities. Continue reading “Is NHS Overrated?”
By Alex Jacobs
Freshman year of high school can be really tough for students. Right after breezing through middle school, a whole lot of work will come flying at you unexpectedly. There’s more-and more difficult- homework, lots of tests, and usually tougher teachers. New teachers play such a big role in a student’s school year. Ideally, you want your teacher to be really cool, funny, understanding, helpful, and for him or her to teach you well.
Continue reading “Mrs. Silverman: The Next All-Star Teacher?”
Continue reading “Senior Prank – Cartoon by Marissa Contento”
I was touring the University of Wisconsin, when I noticed that bikes were a prominent method of transportation. Not only were there numerous bike racks scattered throughout the campus, but there was even a quick and convenient rental system. Continue reading “School Bike Rack: Where Did It Go?”
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