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The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

The student newspaper of Ossining High School

The Current

Power to the People: Election Season in Ossining

Power to the People: Election Season in Ossining

2020 has been a year to remember, and is coming to a close with a bang. After four years of division, Americans have counted down the days to November 3rd. The frenzy surrounding election season is impossible...

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Amy Coney Barrett, Conservative Judge, Confirmed to the Supreme Court

Jenipher Tenesaca, Staff Writer November 9, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, has been confirmed by the Senate. Her staunch conservatism and Christian values have...

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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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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...

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...

October Athlete of the Month: Lucy Roach

October Athlete of the Month: Lucy Roach

Cameron Takmil, Sports Editor October 30, 2020

The October athlete of the month is Lucy Roach, a sophomore player on the OHS tennis team. In a year laden with obstacles, many underclassmen are having the beginnings of their varsity careers defined...

Increasing Covid Transmission Rates in New York: What Do They Mean?

Increasing Covid Transmission Rates in New York: What Do They Mean?

Benjamin Griffin, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

New York’s Covid-19 infection rate remains one of the lowest in the country, however researchers’ latest transmission reports are all but encouraging. Following a promising summer of stable infections...

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