A long line of students has started appearing this year, by the bathroom. There is a new bathroom policy affecting not only Health Opportunities High School (HOP), which was the school that was intended for, but also Community School for Social Justice (CSSJ), according to anonymous sources. This policy requires a lot of patience on […]
Photography, the art of the mind.
Everyone takes photos of the things or people they like, or maybe things or people they don’t like depending on the context. Aside from that, photos are present in most people’s lives, but I want to ask a question. What type of photos would you take? I’ll go first! Photography is one of many ways […]
Clean Bathrooms: ¿Everyone’s Responsibility? “The Reality of Our Bathrooms.”
At the Community School for Social Justice (CSSJ), students have been neglecting bathroom cleanliness. Many female students litter by throwing toilet paper on the floor and splashing water, leaving the area dirty.During school hours, both boys and girls often share the same bathroom. In many cases, girls carelessly dispose of soiled sanitary napkins in the […]
Creativity Without Borders: Art Students Bring Ghana, Japan, Italy, and France to Our School.
On Wednesday, November 26th, the art gallery proved that creativity has no limits. The art students transformed the classroom into a colorful and cultural space, showcasing pieces inspired by Ghana, Japan, Italy, and France. Each artwork represented a corner of the world and showed how art can connect people no matter the distance. According to […]
Hello August!: How to have an eventful summer while filling up your resume
The school year has ended just a month ago and you’re most likely very ecstatic about that. You get to chill in your bed, play video games, chill with your friends, go to the pool, the beach, work a summer job or even go on vacation. Even though it’s summer, that does not 100% mean […]
CSSJ’S Green Team Meets Governors Island
On May 22nd of 2025, students from the Community School of Social Justice’s Green Team took the journey to go to Governors Island. Students from various NYC high schools also took their Green Team representatives to participate in many activities and presentations on how to make your school’s environment healthy again. This year, CSSJ’s sustainability […]
New Schoolyard, New Energy: Morrisania Campus Opens Its Gates
Morrisania Educational Campus on Forrest Avenue wanted to make an improvement for the school and the community, by improving their school yard, which is now available for the public as of June 13. This attraction will be available for others outside the school as well (after school hours). The innovative design is set to appeal […]
New York Edge college trip to two HBCUs
Juniors and Sophomores traveled from Community School for Social Justice to Virginia State University and Hampton University, both in Virginia on Wednesday, March 26,2025. New York Edge team and lower division teachers nominated these students to go on the trip. Touring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gave students a chance to see if these […]
Trade Wars and Price Hikes: The Real Impact of U.S. Tariff Policies
If you have not been living under a rock, you must have heard that prices are going up due to Trump’s tariffs. They serve as a tool for governments to regulate international trade. Tariffs are the percentage of the value of the imported goods. Trump is proposing tariffs for all US imports including goods from […]
Liberty Beat Aces 92-78 in Dominant Performance
The New York Liberty, last year’s champion, defeated the Las Vegas Aces 92-78 at Madison Square Garden in this season’s first game on May 17th, 2025. Sabrina Ionescu led the team with 24 points and 7 assists, extending New York’s winning streak to four. The Liberty controlled the game early, building a solid lead. Despite […]