Homelessness is an important issue that we need to focus on. This is a critical situation happening in New York with minimal laws and rights for unhoused people. New York City is one of the wealthiest cities in the nation, and yet it cannot get past the homelessness crisis. The root cause of the homelessness […]
Pollution And Litter Must Come To A Stop Now! | A Stump Speech
Every year in Jason’s Government class, senior write political stump speeches. This is one about pollution. Greetings to you my fellow classmates! I am here to discuss pollution and litter as these environmental effects take away all the air inside our lungs. Imagine living in a world where there is no such thing as air […]
Frames of Change: The Impact of BDC on Bronx Communities
The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) is a non-profit gallery organization in the South Bronx to help students develop their visual storytelling skills and critical social issues. BDC’s mission is to share issues like immigration, justice, and education that people in the Bronx deal with through photos and videos. The Bronx Documentary Center was founded by […]
How to Fake Knowing What’s Going on in Class (and Still Look Smart)
We’ve all been there: the teacher asks a question, and your brain just shuts down. But don’t panic! With a few simple tricks, you can fake your way through class and still look like a genius. 1. The “Nod and Smile” Technique When the teacher asks something, just nod thoughtfully and smile like you’re deep in […]
ICE in NYC: Immigration, Policy, and Community Perspectives
Eric Adams started destroying the city’s sanctuary status. One third of the Bronxites, 483,000 people, were born outside the United States. New York City has been a sanctuary city since 1989, where “all residents, regardless of status, have access to services without fear of deportation.” Sanctuary cities are places that aim to protect undocumented immigrants […]
Beyond the Beat: The Vision and Future of the Hip Hop Museum
The Hip Hop Museum was founded in 2015. The mission behind the museum is for hip hop to live on forever. The global influence of hip hop has shaped music, style, fashion, art, dance, education, and more. To this day, hip hop continues to be a phenomenon that impacts the lives of old and new […]
Community In Action: How CSSJ Lives Up To Its Name
CSSJ is not new to community service. We love giving back to our community, it’s in the name! We have an upcoming community service event called the Toy Drive. I interviewed one of CSSJ’s many lovely social workers, Sherry-Ann Jenkins. She had much to say on this topic. The toy drive is when we collect […]
Why Going to the Gym is Good for Students
As a student, it’s easy to forget about staying active with all the schoolwork and other responsibilities. But going to the gym can actually be beneficial for students. Some teachers and staff even work out when they can. Going to the gym helps in many ways Better Health: Regular workouts help you stay fit, build […]
Unforgettable Senior Journey: CSSJ Class of 2025 Redefines The Senior Trip
As the high school journey comes to an end for our seniors, CSSJ has many fun activities planned. The same activities that you will see every year are the College March, senior luncheon, prom, and decision day which rarely ever change. However, the one activity that the seniors do have a say is the senior […]
Ramadan Traditions: Fasting, Prayer, and Celebration
Ramadan is a holy month for the Muslims celebrated once a year in the Islamic calendar. It could be 29 or 30 days based on the moon phase. This is also known as the Hijri calendar to Muslims. Muslims started this calendar after a man named Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He and his followers destroyed pagan worship […]