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The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

Daisy Bolger, Grade 11

‘Tis the Season: The Holidays in COVID-19

Daisy Bolger, Katelyn Wasilenko, and Jessica Sabau February 1, 2021

Despite COVID's tight grasp on 2020, the holiday spirit has found ways to penetrate through the darkness and light up homes around Ossining. In December, The Current's photographers documented the joy...

My Picks: 5 Holiday Movies Worth Watching

My Picks: 5 Holiday Movies Worth Watching

Natalie Calman, Staff Writer February 1, 2021

Home Alone If you’re bored of the same old holiday love stories, tune in to watch Home Alone or Home Alone 2. Both movies are great, hilarious options. However, those who live near New York City might...

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Stacey Abrams: A Voice for Georgia, A Voice for America

Daisy Bolger, Features Editor January 31, 2021

After a series of victories for the Democratic Party in the 2020 elections, Stacey Abrams has been recognized as a crucial part of the team that helped yield such historic election results. Prior to the...

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Death to 2020: Reflecting on a Year that Won’t Stay in the Past

Gianna Schiavo, Staff Writer January 29, 2021

2020 was a year like no other—a pandemic gripped the world, a stand against police brutality and systemic racism was made, and wildfires burned through countless homes on the west coast with a vengeance....

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How a Half-Day During the COVID-19 Pandemic Demonstrated that U.S. Public Schools Prioritizes Instruction Time Above All Else

Cat Faranda, Design Team January 28, 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021, was originally planned to be an in-person PSAT 10 Day for sophomores at Ossining High School, while all other students would have an asynchronous day of instruction. However,...

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The 2021 Inauguration: A Pivotal Moment for American Democratic Systems and a Chance to Reflect on the Possibilities that Come with a New Administration

Aiden Fel, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were inaugurated as the 46th president and 49th vice president of the United States, respectively, on Wednesday, January 20th. This...

Nigeria, SARS, and the #EndSARS Movement

Nigeria, SARS, and the #EndSARS Movement

Agya Fordjour, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly referred to as SARS, was founded in Nigeria in 1992 to combat robbery, kidnappings, and other serious crimes. Before its establishment, crimes of such nature were...

Foodie Corner: Holiday Dishes From Around the World

Foodie Corner: Holiday Dishes From Around the World

Gianna Schiavo, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

England- Mince Pie  This widely known dish has had a slight variation of ingredients over the years. Traditionally, the key were ingredients were beef or mutton, suet, some sort of dried fruit, and...

December Artist of the Month: Vitek Sabath

December Artist of the Month: Vitek Sabath

Linlee Mangialardi, Student Life Editor December 31, 2020

For the month of December, The Current is featuring junior Vitek Sabath as Artist of the Month. Although this is the first year Vitek is enrolled in an art class at OHS, Vitek’s artistic journey began...

Katelyn Wasilenko, Grade 11

Coronavirus and Opposition: The Government’s Approach to Groups that are Anti-vaxx

Benjamin Griffin, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

Introduction to Anti-Mask & Anti-Vaxx Factions: Religiously Fueled? As researchers around the world work to develop more coronavirus vaccines and with governments beginning to approve and distribute...

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