Early Success for Mock Trial Team, but Fall to FDR in Second Competition

By: Samantha Ginsberg and Alexavier Wan Justice has been served by the Murrow Mock Trial team.  Murrow’s Mock Trial Team competed in February in the 2024 New York State Mock Trial Competition at the US District Courthouse in Brooklyn. The team had some early success only to be ousted in the second round of the…

Murrow Rocks from 4.8 Earthquake

By: Evander Khan  The ground was shaking, papers were falling on the floor and students throughout Murrow were screaming for their lives; the school had just survived an earthquake. On April 5th at 10:23 am, D band, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocked the city to its core.  The epicenter of this quake was in Lebanon, …

Venturing Beyond the Ordinary, Murrow’s Urban Explorers Discover the Hidden Gems of NYC

By Chase Hamilton The abandoned buildings of New York are filled with rats, mold, dim lighting, and just maybe, a kid in your math class. A group of Murrow students have pushed the boundaries of typical exploration with what they call urban exploring, commonly abbreviated to “urbex,” an activity that gives adventurers the opportunity to…

Sonny Angels: The Japanese Collectable Exciting Students

By Denisse Linares and Shyan Chapman Sophomore Nini Gamezardashvili has a collection of five Sonny Angels and loves them. “I think many people have this doll for the same reason,” said Gamezardashvili. “I probably do because of how cute they look.” She is not alone. Sonny Angels, collectable Japanese figurines that are each designed differently,…

Student Clubs Celebrate Black History

By Juan Colon As a member of My Brother’s Keeper, sophomore Muhammad Sherriff said that Black History Month was important to him because of how it celebrates an underrepresented group. “I feel like we should have it everyday,” said Sherriff. “It’s important to show people’s culture every single day, not just one month.” For February,…

Implementation of Braille Door Placards Supports Visually Impaired Students

By Carlos Miranda There’s a new small, yet helpful way to get to class faster for those in need.  Just recently, placards with braille attached were installed outside every classroom at the school. “I just noticed them when I came back to school on Thursday,” said Ms. Taralyn Accetta, a guidance counselor. Ms. Christine Ingordo,…

Grand Opening of the UFT Teacher Center Gives Educators a “Space to Feel Human”

By Caleb “Drip” Noel  English teacher and new coordinator Ms. Melissa Martone said she’s really excited about the new United Federation of Teacher Center.  “It’s really good for a school to have a  teacher center,” Ms. Martone said. “It is about teachers supporting teachers.” The UFT Teacher Center, which is located in Room 222,  opened…

A Preventative Measure: Safety Agents Don Bulletproof Vests in Murrow’s Halls

By Jackie Crawford and Evander Khan They don’t carry guns — but now, they are protected from them.  Murrow’s safety agents were recently the recipients of  bulletproof vests as part of a citywide initiative.  Students and staff alike are divided on the addition to safety agents uniforms. The vests were introduced as a way to…

Can’t Stop The SING! Feeling – Reflecting on a Junior-Soph Victory

By Mirabelle Pendleton After seven years of losing SING!, Junior-Soph’s win seemed out of reach. However, this losing streak was broken during the 2024 SING! show that was held on February 2-3 at the Joseph Anzalone Theatre. Junior-Soph beat Senior-Fresh 1614 to 1578 points for the first time since 2017 and couldn’t be any prouder….

SyncGrades’ Rollout Brings Hope to Murrowites Disappointed With GAMA

By Anna Levinson A new grading system has been piloted at Murrow. Its grade: to be determined. Since January 30th, the school has been experimenting  with SyncGrades, a new online gradebook, with a few classes. The school hopes it could serve as a possible, more user-friendly alternative to GAMA. “As a school we are still…

Seniors Grow Frustrated as FAFSA Delays and Glitches Continue into March

By Penelope Day By late February, senior Robin Manitsky had still not begun her FAFSA. Manitsky knew that the form, which determines students’ eligibility for financial aid, had been released at the end of December. She also knew that filling out the FAFSA before college’s deadlines would be critical for her ability to receive aid. …

Three New Sports Teams to Join Murrow’s Repertoire Following Recent PSAL Approval

By Leon Borock Murrow High School will be getting three new PSAL sports teams, as announced on the school’s Facebook page. The teams, girls softball, girls basketball, and boys basketball, were all approved by the PSAL to start when their respective seasons begin. Girls softball will start in March and boys and girls basketball will…