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Lonna Kin, my grandmother and me

By By Shana Chriki, 11th grade
May 16, 2014
My grandma would tell me many stories about my mom’s childhood, but whenever I brought up my grandfather she was reluctant to speak.

The courage of controversy

March 18, 2014

By the BP Editorial Board  In the recent months, our school has welcomed open discussion of some controversial topics —...

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Should Shalhevet limit the number of  co-curricular activities it offers?

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Should Shalhevet limit the number of co-curricular activities it offers?

March 17, 2014

Yes, too many choices leads to failed clubs and stressed students By Nicole Newman, 10th grade Shalhevet’s greatest asset...

Former Shalhevet history teacher Michael Petrella, left, now teaches at the Buckley School in Encino.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There was no morgue

February 25, 2014

Dear Editor: Although my name may not be familiar to the current student staff of the Boiling Point, your advisor should remember...

Why youre wrong about feminism

Why you’re wrong about feminism

By Tamar Willis, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2014

I recently asked a few of the Girls Learn International club members—both girls and boys—whether or not they consider themselves...

Where did all the math teachers go?

Where did all the math teachers go?

February 4, 2014

By the BP Editorial Board There is no doubt that having five different math teachers over the course of two years is not, shall...

Penn Model Congress: It’s everyone’s fault

Penn Model Congress: It’s everyone’s fault

By BP Editorial Board
February 1, 2014

When the administration told the Model Congress team it would not be allowed to go on its spring trip to Penn MC, the world was...

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Should Shalhevet grads attend colleges that honor a boycott of Israeli universities?

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Should Shalhevet grads attend colleges that honor a boycott of Israeli universities?

January 29, 2014

Yes, don't sink to their level   By Avishai Rabin, 11th Grade Johns Hopkins University.  One of the finest universities...

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Should Shalhevet have a uniform?

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Should Shalhevet have a uniform?

January 10, 2014

No, clothing is a form of expression   By Benny Balasz, Staff Columnist Uniforms have no place in Shalhevet. The...

Growing up: My 21-month plan

Growing up: My 21-month plan

By Yosef Nemanpour, Staff Writer
December 3, 2013

Many people laugh and joke when they hear I am looking to get married soon. My response to them is simply, why not? From generation...

PASSION: Senior Maya Ben-Shushan questions a former IDF soldier at the AIPAC convention in Washington, D.C.

At AIPAC, a lesson in teen potential

By Sigal Spitzer, Opinion Editor
November 24, 2013

“If you zone in for 45 minutes, I promise I will change your life,” said Jonathan Kessler, Leadership and Development Director...

When chag is not a holiday

When chag is not a holiday

October 10, 2013

AP Boot Camp. Labor Day Weekend. Rosh Hashana. First days of class. Yom Kippur. Two school days. Sukkot Break. In the entire...

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