by: Rafi Josselson ’25 Loud. Fun. Exciting. Competitive. These are just some of the words used to describe team sports at TLS. However, sometimes the prejudice of the outside world creeps into the court. While the reception of TLS Sports teams tends to be positive, a recent antisemitic incident has led to conversations unrelated to
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School’s Back in Session! Teachers’ feelings at the start of this school year.
By Naomi Kellman ’25 Flipping the calendar page, you see the word “September” in big, block letters staring at you. If you are a student, this is the time when you roll your eyes, complain and express just how much you DO NOT want to go back to school. But, do Leffell teachers feel the
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A Sticky Situation; No-gum rule reinforced
by Ary Hammerman ’25 Snap, click, tick, you hear behind you. You turn and are met with a huge bubble of bright pink gum, popping dangerously close to your face. Besides the risk of sticky hair and distracting noises, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with gum. So why as masks become optional, chewing
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Bigger and better; E2 program expands to include outdoor space
by Sophie Zuckerman ’25 With hammers, new shipping containers, and even fewer parking spots in the back of the school, students and faculty alike might wonder what all the fuss is for. The Exospace is the new addition to the engineering and entrepreneurship program at The Leffell School: E2. Although the Exospace is part of
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Overcoming the Stereotype; Diving into the impact of gender biases on student experiences
by Robin Bosworth ’24 Throughout history, there have been divides between men and women, both as children and adults. In ancient times (and more recently in certain communities), women were viewed as their husband or father’s property, not counting as citizens in many places. However, as humans have evolved as a species, men and women
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A Week of FCD, A Lifetime of Knowledge: Students learn about long-term effects of alcohol and other drugs
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, children under 21 have an increase in the use of alcohol and other drugs. As a result, The Leffell School knew it had to implement a program to address this ongoing health risk. This year’s Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) week
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Gavri Benson ז׳׳ל: A student with a kind soul and an even bigger heart
It breaks the TLR editorial staffs’ hearts to write that Junior Gavri Benson ז׳׳ל passed away on Friday, December 3. In an effort to make a safe, accessible place for everyone, we have decided to open an online forum for anyone who would like to share their memories of Gavri ז׳׳ל to keep him alive
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Freshman and Sophomore Classes Join for Shabbaton, Israel Trip
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 After almost two years without Shabbatons, on September 17, 150 freshmen and sophomores went on a combined trip to Camp Ramah in the Berkshires for their Shabbaton. Later this year, in the spring, they will also be traveling to Israel together. Director of Student Life Josh Ull put together this weekend
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Student Government Kicks Off Year with New Initiatives and Events
by Andrew Bosworth ’22 “Welcome to the first in-person student government meeting,” Student Government President Drew Wilenzick said on September 23 in the Leffell School sukkah, the first in over one and a half years. On September 10, Wilenzick planned to address the school over Zoom streaming throughout TLS as each grade was split into
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It’s Finally Finals! Exploring Different Approaches to Administering Exams
by Robin Bosworth Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students at The Leffell School did not take finals in any class, which has left many students wondering about the experience of taking finals. In addition, not all teachers typically create finals the same way; some prefer more traditional tests, while others enjoy giving creative
