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The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

Will Iran be involved in Syrian Peace Talks?

David Leibert, Opinions Editor January 26, 2014

In the past few months, peace talks with Syria have been held to no avail. There has been no movement forward or toward an accord that appeases all sides of the equation. The Russians have backed President...

Former mayors Menino (left) and Bloomberg (right)
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Boston and New York: New Mayors, New Change?

Adam Krupinsky, Staff Writer January 26, 2014

While it was an off year for both Presidential and Congressional elections, two races on Election Day 2013 still brought a significant change to millions of Americans. In Boston, beloved longtime mayor...

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Role-Playing Games and their Effect on Consumers

Chris Gallego, Staff Writer January 26, 2014

What is a role-playing game, you ask, and why do people become so engrossed in them? A role-playing game is one where you are essentially “in” the game, hence the “role” aspect of the game. Games...

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Michelle Obama’s Birthday Vacation

Annalee Tacuri, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

Michelle Obama, the First Lady, celebrated her fiftieth birthday on January 17, with Oprah. Michelle's early birthday party was celebrated in Oprah's vacation, 12-bedroom Hawaii home. During the first...

Tom Glavine pitching during his prime.

Steroids and the Hall of Fame: the End of an Era?

Jeremy Troetti, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

The greatest honor that can be bestowed upon an MLB player is induction into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is a place where recently retired players can see their names etched next to those of the...

Liberman makes NCAA history

Big Ten Player Takes Orthodox Approach to Make History

Jake Weeks, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

Aaron Liberman, a forward for Northwestern's basketball team, was the center of attention during a game against the University of Michigan this past week, but not for the reasons one would expect. Instead...

The NSA has now come under hot water for their intruding methods of surveillance

NSA’s Surveillance: Constitutional or Not?

Benjamin Radhuber, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

In June of 2013, Edward Snowden, a former NSA (National Security Agency) contractor, leaked confidential information on the NSA’s data collection program. The NSA was listening in on the phone conversations...

Twelve Years a Slave wins best picture--Drama.

Golden Globe Winners and Oscar Predictions

Robert Cafarelli, Student Life Editor January 22, 2014

On 12, January, the 71st annual Golden Globes were held, and on the 16th, the long awaited Oscar Nominations were released. The week was a big one for movie, TV, and award show fans everywhere.   In...

Coach Ricci has led the Girl's team to another great season.

A Conversation with Coach Ricci

Elliott Reichman, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

The Ossining Girls’ basketball team is on a roll once again, as they have won 9 of their 11 games to start the year. Despite the loss of All-American Saniya Chong, the girls team seems to be holding...

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Extreme Heat Wave Leads to Thousands of Bats Dead

Jen Meikle, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

Recently, people in North America have experienced an extreme “polar vortex,” but for people in Australia it is the very opposite. Australia was recently hit by an extreme heat wave with temperatures...

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