Hannah Leeba Ellenhorn, Staff Writer
June 3, 2011
Filed under Features
It’s 2011 and we are still talking about them. Two hundred thirty-four-plus years after the American Revolution, the royals of England still have us in awe, and it’s not because of their pretty dresses and fancy castles. The British Royal Family works hard at keeping relevant and that’s why they will have a gazillion people glued to their “tellies” at an ungodly...
Zev Hurwitz, Editor-In-Chief
June 3, 2011
Filed under Features
Day 1: Lufthansa
This trip is about perspective. I have to say though, as a privileged American who expects much from his airlines, this trip has gotten off to bizarre and slightly uncomfortable footing.
The last time I had a beer spilled on me, I was at a Dodger game. And like a visit to Dodger Stadium, Flying Lufthansa is an experience in itself. I was fortunate enough t...
Tamar Willis, Staff Writer
June 3, 2011
Filed under Features, Top Stories
“It’s clearly line C!” exclaimed junior Yossi Halpert when asked which line matched the others, among three that were projected on a whiteboard in Mrs. Sunshine’s room.
The other students in the room claimed it was line A, but they were purposely all giving an incorrect answer – not just to that question, but to several more. Clearly frustrated, Yossi started to...
April 29, 2011
It’s 2011 and we are still talking about them. Two hundred thirty-four-plus years after the American Revolution, the royals of England still have us...
April 28, 2011
Here is a minute-by-minute blog of the wedding of William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, last Friday morning at Westminster Abbey in Lon...
Tamar Willis, Staff Writer
April 18, 2011
Filed under Features
In a school with no shortage of Iranian Jews, it was pretty exciting when probably the most famous Iranian Jewish author of our time came to Shalhevet to talk about her book while students noshed on Persian cuisine.
Students in Ms. Sterman’s senior World Literature class heard from Gina Nahai, a best-selling author, after having read her latest novel, Caspian Rain, earlier...
March 16, 2011
Car accidents are the leading cause of teenage deaths. This is common knowledge, as is the fact that most teenagers are addicted to their cell phones....
Talia Rotenberg, Fashion Columnist
March 12, 2011
Filed under Features, What We're Wearing
I cannot believe we are already halfway into the school year. We have our friendships established, no more nerves about new teachers and you may be happy with the grades you’re getting. Now what? Have we let ourselves get too comfortable – and settled into a fashion rut?
The stress of high school can be overbearing, but are we going to let it get in the way of looking...
March 12, 2011
Ever come home from a long day of school to do hours of homework and then go to sleep long after you want to as a result? Wake up the next morning dead...
Jacob Ellenhorn, Arts Editor
March 11, 2011
Filed under Features, Restaurant reviews
When you see “26,” a new dairy restaurant on Pico’s kosher restaurant row, you immediately understand that owner Geoffrey Ghanem places considerable value on the visual aspects of his restaurants. A veteran restaurateur, Ghanem also owns the acclaimed Shiloh’s steakhouse.
At “26,” the building design, the interior of the restaurant space, and even the restaurant...
January 7, 2011
Since Facebook has become such a dominant part of modern society, it’s easy to see why people have started using the website for purposes other than...
Tamar Willis, Staff Writer
January 7, 2011
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve seen Silly Bandz and “I love Boobies” bracelets adorning the wrists of tons of people. They’re the latest fad, and it looks like they’re here to stay for a while.
Silly Bandz are thin silicone wristbands sold in themed packs. When taken off, the bands assume different shapes -- everything from Western-themed designs...
