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Shalhevet news online: When we know it, you'll know it

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SENIOR SNAPSHOT: For Yonah Feld, America’s great but Israel is home

SENIOR SNAPSHOT: For Yonah Feld, America’s great but Israel is home

By Abby Blumofe, Staff Writer June 20, 2016
Although Yonah Feld has lived in America nearly his entire life, he doesn’t consider it his home. His home, he says, is Israel.
Shir "taking everything in" in Forest Park.

SENIOR SNAPSHOT: From music to forests, Shir Zahavi embraces unusual pathways

By Eva Suissa, Staff Writer June 19, 2016
Instead of spending her winter break with friends like the average student, Shir Zahavi spent her break alone in Portland, Oregon. This is one example of what makes her different and more mature than her peers.
...OR NOT PARTYING

…OR NOT PARTYING

By Rose Lipner, Deputy Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2016

Saturday nights are often associated with drinking, drugs and reckless behavior. But why should that be the only fun thing to do? Here, in the city of angels, there are endless opportunities for a good...

PRODIGY: Mrs. Malikov teaching a freshman Algebra class last month. She emigrated from Russia as a newlywed after earning degrees in mathematics at Moscow University.

TEACHER TALES: For Ms. Malikov, obstacles have paved a path to success

By Hannah Diamond, Staff Writer May 17, 2016
Math teacher Ms. Katya Malikov believes students can be successful in any field they choose if they can learn to overcome obstacles in math.
FIRST IN A SERIES: The Positives of Partying

FIRST IN A SERIES: The Positives of Partying

By Hannah Jannol, Arts & Culture Editor May 10, 2016

Partying has a bad rap. Google “partying statistics” and you will find a plethora of sobering statistics and stories about underage binge-drinking and drug abuse. What you won’t find is data about...

RESEARCH: Biology teacher Dr. Melissa Noel discovered one way that fetal alcohol syndrome leads to neuronal death and brain problems.

TEACHER TALES: A path to science and a new home

By Hannah Diamond, Staff Columnist February 10, 2016
Determined to inhibit a serious symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome, Melissa Noel injects newborn mice with high doses of alcohol. Of these mice, only some contain tPA, a gene typically known for breaking down blood clots.
PERSONALITY: Models at last month's fashion show said organizers dressed them in clothes they would actually wear

Fashion club steps out onto the runway

By Maayan Waldman and Rebecca Navon February 3, 2016
Seventeen student models walked down a runway one by one Dec. 13 when the Fashion Club’s sponsored its first-ever “Tzniut Can Be Cute” fashion show for women only in the Shalhevet gym, raising about $500 for the National Council of Jewish Women.

Debut For New Wildfire Theatre

January 31, 2016

By Hannah Janol, Staff Writer Three p.m., Dec. 20: Shalhevet’s new Wildfire Theater is packed with students, parents, siblings and teachers. Drama Director Ms. Emily Chase stands on the new stage under...

Where do you see favoritism? Source: BP Poll of 97 students, December 2015

FAVORITISIM: Most students think it exists, but few think there is anything to be done; staff expresses surprise

By Eric Bazak, Editor-In-Chief January 26, 2016

Be on the lookout for an abyss at our school. Student-faculty relationships, diverse co-curriculars, and Shalhevet's emphasis on leadership and publicity, among other factors, have fueled this possible...

CHALLENGE: Mr. Reusch teaches Shalhevet’s US History class. He previously taught at inner-city schools.

TEACHER TALK: Changing trajectories

By Hannah Diamond, Staff Writer November 21, 2015
With 600 kids in his high school graduating class and teachers who did not know his name, Will Reusch found his school experience in Bethlehem, Penn., to be discouraging. He planned to be a police officer.
SELFIE: Mr. Danovitch captures a photo of one of his final Brit. Lit. classes at the JCC in June.

Looking back on 11 years of Dano-mite

By Eric Bazak, Outside News Editor June 15, 2015
The school was ready for this moment. There were student-produced videos, Town Hall farewell speeches, and even a new hiree for the General Studies principal position.
CHEATOLOGY: More than twice as many students say they cheat on Schoology as on paper

CHEATOLOGY: More than twice as many students say they cheat on Schoology as on paper

By Rose Lipner, Features Editor May 13, 2015
More than two years into Shalhevet's use of Schoology-- the online resource for teachers and students that has become the backbone of communication at the school-- it turns out that the much-loved website facilitates something it was never intended to support: cheating.
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