Danny Semo
Peer counseling program calls for review

Censorship wave begs Internet policy
The administration’s censorship of three independent, student-run websites since August necessitates the development of an official and separate policy regarding what students may post on personal web pages.

Although Principal Rabbi Reuven Greenvald said that the same policies governing student conduct in school govern it outside school, this application is not self-evident. more

10th Grade New York Trip -- Editorial Cartoon

On Student Council

Megillah reading chaotic
I would like to say how annoyed I was with what happened during the Fast of Esther service and the reading of the Megillah in school.

In the egalitarian fasting service in the afternoon, what happened was pretty sad. When everyone was seated, before prayer started, there were people chewing gum...more

BSA policy diminishes Scout pride
I read with interest your article on the Boy Scouts of America and JDS’s newest Eagle Scout.

As an Eagle Scout myself, I appreciate the hours of hard work essential to achieving this rank, as well as a myriad of benefits this labor brings. ...more

School’s duty to its neighbors
This is in response to an article in your last issue. I was pleased to see that your paper is concerned about the relationship between JDS and its neighbors.

It was clear from the article that the paper’s staff understands the importance of working toward a mutually supportive relationship with those around us. ...more