The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

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Should We Have Gender Neutral Pronouns?

Hannah Purdy and August 27, 2014

For a society that prides itself on its innovation and ability to push for change, it’s rather ironic that we are struggling to address some of the simplest to solve problems.  Nonetheless, we have...

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Russia Should Cry Me A River

David Leibert, Opinions Editor April 22, 2014

Crimea has been a region of major conflict over the past two months. Russian soldiers took over the peninsula of Crimea and ousted the then- Prime Minister of Crimea, Anatolii Mohyliov. By the middle of...

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Ocelot or Not

Aaron Spring, Sports Editor March 10, 2014

Recently, some folk from out of town informed me that our school name was un-intimidating and unclear.  A few years ago, our school name was changed from the “Indians” to the “Pride” in an effort...

One Twitter post revealed this room in Sochi to be desolate and jail-like.

Trouble in Sochi

Abigail Kamen, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2014

Some of the most spectacular cities in the world have been home to the winter Olympics. In most of them, the skeleton of what used to be Olympic living ground remains erect as a testimony to the city’s...

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...

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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...

Should the Current Go Back to Paper?

Should the Current Go Back to Paper?

Christopher Gallego, Staff Writer December 19, 2013

With the introduction of The Current’s website, no physical copies of The Current are being made and distributed around the school. Some would say that this is a step in the right direction, offering...

Carmelo Anthonys patience is dwindling as the Knicks continue to struggle.

Perpetual Woes of New York Basketball

Brandon Villa, Staff Writer December 18, 2013

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets were both expected to contend for the NBA championship this season. However, dismal records have forced both teams into the cellar of the Eastern conference. Many...

Government Shutdown: The Bigger the Climb, the Larger the Fall

David Leibert, Opinions Editor November 13, 2013

The government was shutdown from October 1st until October 16th of 2013. This is because the appropriate funds for the upcoming, now current, fiscal year was never agreed upon by the House and the Senate....

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