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MATH: Mr. Tan started at Shalhevet on Oct. 19. When he was in high school, he had issues with homework and failed senior math.
New math and science teacher loved science but fell for math
By Keira Beller, Features Editor • January 4, 2022
SPACE: Roen posed in the Art Room in 2019. In Shalhevet’s old and new buildings, the rooms were always covered with art of hers and her students, and became not only a place for art class, but a place to relax and chat with Roen throughout the school day.
Roen Salem, who found beauty in stray objects and sparked students’ creativity, has died at 76
December 31, 2021
Opinion
FIT: Which one are you? The right way to wear a mask is covering your nose, not your neck.
EDITORIAL: Masks work. We should know.
By The Boiling Point Editorial Board • October 27, 2021
The early-morning Hashkama Minyan, started in 2013, had grown to be the most popular prayer service on campus, sometimes with more than 100 people attending at 7:20 a.m.
EDITORIAL: Let Town Hall vote on Hashkama Minyan
October 10, 2021
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COVID-19
SWAB: Arielle Grossman and Keira Deutsch wait for their Covid test in the cafeteria Dec. 3 as Director of Facilities Lili Einalhori oversees. Weekly Covid testing is required for unvaccinated students and members of the basketball team, and also available for any student who wishes.
Vaccine mandate takes effect for most students 16 and up
By Juliet Wiener, Outside News Editor • December 2, 2021
SPIKES: mRNA vaccines like Pfizers and Modernas cause cells to produce a spike protein, which stimulates the production of antibodies against it that will attack Covids spike proteins if the body encounters them.
True or false? From vaccines to variants, Dr. Julie Higashi explains it all
September 27, 2021
QUARANTINE: Head of School Rabbi David Block, shown last spring, says he struggled to believe he might have Covid but got tested anyway.
Rabbi Block has Covid, will miss opening days of school
August 25, 2021
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Rabbi Block sees a future where Shalhevet alumni lead in all fields
Trees, love and humanity come together on Tu B’shvat
Firehawks see two wins as both varsity teams defeat YULA
World leaders vow to reduce methane leaks and deforestation by 2030 at UN COP26 climate conference
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Arts & Culture
Food from Melrose Bite; burger with fries in forefront, mango habanero chicken wings and sauces in background
Sweet, crunchy and kosher, Melrose Bite finds a trendy combo
January 4, 2022

Fried chicken sandwiches are trending, and the kosher world is part of the trend. Melrose Bite, recently...

RELEVANT: Contestants in ‘Squid Game’ wear green or pink uniforms, which South Korean demonstrators now wear to protest against low wages and other problems in their country’s economic system.
Squid Game, worldwide hit, raises radical questions about choice, death and squalor
December 6, 2021
The cover of the album ‘Flower Boy’ by Tyler the Creator.
MY LIFE IN A SONG: A friend in the wild
November 8, 2021
ART: Ms. Salem’s art room was ”a safe space for students to express themselves and create art,” according to Drama teacher Ms. Emily Chase. Above, she works with then-junior Sophie Handelman in 2019.
Roen Salem, head of art department and longest serving faculty member, retires for health reasons
October 18, 2021
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SPACE: Roen posed in the Art Room in 2019. In Shalhevet’s old and new buildings, the rooms were always covered with art of hers and her students, and became not only a place for art class, but a place to relax and chat with Roen throughout the school day.

Roen Salem, who found beauty in stray objects and sparked students’ creativity, has died at 76

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Food from Melrose Bite; burger with fries in forefront, mango habanero chicken wings and sauces in background

Sweet, crunchy and kosher, Melrose Bite finds a trendy combo

Generation-to-generation meets sister-to-sister in second school cookbook
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Sports
CELEBRATE: The Firehawks bench erupted in enthusiasm as the final buzzer went off in the championship game against the Milken Wildcats in the Milken Classic Basketball Tournament. The Firehawks won 55-46 with Avi Halpert scoring 26 points.
Firehawk boys win championship at Milken basketball tournament
By Noah Elad, Sports Editor • December 13, 2021

For the second time in school history, the Shalhevet boys Firehawks have won the annual Milken Classic Basketball Tournament in Bel Air, beating the tournament host Milken Wildcats 55-46 on Dec. 3.  The girls just fell short of what would have been their second Milken Tournament win, losing in the championship to the Campbell Hall Vikings 65-48 on Dec. 9.  Team co-captain Avi Halpert, a...

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POWER: Firehawk co-captain Talia Tizabi dribbles around a Ramaz defender in the quarterfinals game on Friday. The Firehawks won that game 60-47, and Talia went on to be named tournament MVP. To see more pictures, click on Gallery above.
Backed by cheering crowd, Firehawk girls defeat Berman Cougars to win their second Glouberman championship
By Noah Elad, Sports Editor • November 12, 2021

At around 11 o’clock Saturday night, the frenzied cheers of the home crowd swept through a packed gym as the Shalhevet Firehawk girls team emerged with its second championship in the school’s annual Steve Glouberman Basketball Tournament.  Two hours later, the Firehawk boys fell short, losing their championship game, and will have to try again next year.  But school officials considered...

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