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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Diversity Education— a Necessity, not a Privilege

Charlotte Klurfeld, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

In the weeks after Columbus day, it seems necessary to point out how far the conversation has progressed regarding colonization, and how we frame our collective past. In the incredibly popular children's...

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Classical Music in the Modern World

Eleanor Wu, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

“Music speaks louder than words” is a phrase commonly used to describe the sensation some experience when listening to music. However, music today is filled with words and lyrics that sometimes overshadow...

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Crises in Mali Persist Through Government Change

Daniel Hannan, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

It has been more than two months since the initial military coup against Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Since then, the junta government has faced continued scrutiny from both African and international...

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Transgender Community Stands Against Underrepresentation in Hollywood and Film Industry

Gianna Schiavo, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

The transgender community, especially transgender men, have been underrepresented in Hollywood for years. Transgender actors are constantly told that directors will never cast them and, on the rare occasion...

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West Coast Inferno— Wildfires Ravage California, Oregon, and Washington

Ella Castrillon, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

With 33 people confirmed dead and more than 5 million acres of land burned, the latest news from California has left most climate scientists shocked and proves that the hardships of 2020 aren’t over....

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Was Joe Biden’s Debate Strategy Effective?

Justin Knowles, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

With the first presidential debate of 2020 looming, I knew I had to watch it. Donald Trump has never been the most mature businessman (as we can tell from his four years in office), and his immaturity...

Corona on My Mind: A Day in the Life of a Hybrid Student

Corona on My Mind: A Day in the Life of a Hybrid Student

Ritika Brahmadesam, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

The pinging sound of my alarm clock shatters my ears. I rolled over to my side, wincing at the twinge which shrivelled down my spine. I unplug my phone, glancing at the time: 6:00. I go about my usual...

Pandemic and Pizza: What Ossining High School’s Off-Campus Policy means for the Student Body

Pandemic and Pizza: What Ossining High School’s Off-Campus Policy means for the Student Body

Autumn Valdes, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

On March 13th, nearly seven months ago, life for the students at Ossining High School took an unexpected turn. The deadly virus, COVID-19, was sweeping the nation: leaving the world in a state of panic,...

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Athlete A: The Need for Change

Natalie Calman, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

Maybe you’ve seen gymnastics on television, or read about the success of gymnasts in the newspaper, but do you know the whole story? Up until the year 2016, USA Gymnastics (USAG) publicized the success...

October Artist of the Month: Zinah Ruff

October Artist of the Month: Zinah Ruff

Daisy Bolger, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

For the month of October, The Current is featuring Zinah Ruff as Artist of the Month. A senior at Ossining High School and AP Art student, Zinah shines through her craft, and is a well-known artist at...

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