By Olivia Goldman 2,401.5 miles. If you were born in Westchester, New York, then that number has determined the quality of your life. If you had been born 2,401.5 miles south, then there is a 63% chance that your childhood would have been immensely affected by gang violence, and a mere 4% chance that America’s
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DJ, Dance Floor, Decor and More: Behind the Scenes Planning for Prom 2024
By Abi Wiseman Throbbing feet and aching smiles, students were finally able to relax after a night of great memories with friends. Prom had just passed! Many students awaited the excitement of this year’s 2024 Prom! From the venue, caterer, and all the little details in between, the Prom Committee has worked so hard to
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Lights, camera, action: The process behind TLS’s student-directed play
By Abby Kass This year’s student-directed play, Bad Auditions by Bad Actors, tells the story of a teacher who gets the opportunity to direct a play, but each person who auditions has their own quirks, which makes them unmanageable. The show took place Sunday, April 14th and Monday, April 15th. Junior Toby Steiner directed the
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Lev Ve’Nefesh 2.0; Reimagining the senior experience under unique circumstances
By Natalie Rosen The senior Lev Ve’Nefesh, or “heart and soul”, trip is one of the most meaningful and exciting events that students look forward to each year as a conclusion to their high school careers. In the past, the trip ran for two months at the end of January until the end of March,
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Forging a New Path for Prevention: Reflections on TLS’s history with substance abuse education
By Rafi Josselson ’25 After 15 Years, TLS has begun partnering with a new organization for substance abuse education: Pathways for Prevention. Previously, the school worked with FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency) to create educational content for the TLS community. Pathways for Prevention is led by co-founders Tim Ryan and Eduardo Torres, both of whom
