Prop lists and perfectionism: Taking ‘A Shayna Maidel’ from the page to the stage

Leila Miller, Arts Editor
January 5, 2010

This story is a National Winner in the Feature Story category of Quill and Scroll’s 2010 International Writing and Photo Contest, judged by the American Society of News Editors. “It’s the most stressful thing ever,” said junior Nathaniel Kukurudz, who played the father role of Mordechai... Read more »

OUTSIDE SPORTS: Depriving Laker fans of their free tacos … and other miscarriages of sportsmanship among athletes, the public and the media

Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
January 6, 2010

Lack of sportsmanship sadly pervaded a couple of big games this month, one professional and the other a yearly matchup between cross-town college rivals. Curiously, some major stories include free tacos, one team’s dreadful start, and a scandal concerning the private life of a golf pro. Interestingly,... Read more »

Shiloh’s takes you to France

Nathaniel Kukurudz, Staff Columnist
January 6, 2010

If you are looking for a truly relaxing and enjoyable evening with a serene atmosphere, you can stop searching, because I have found the quintessential place: Shiloh’s Steakhouse. Just from the outside (on Pico Boulevard, of course), you should already be able to tell that this will be a great meal,... Read more »

UN report accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes in Gaza

Jenny Newman, Outside News Editor
January 6, 2010

A recently issued report by the United Nations Human Rights Council has found that both the militant group Hamas and the state of Israel committed war crimes and violations of international law, due to each group’s actions during the Israeli military operation “Cast Lead” in Gaza last winter. The... Read more »

Flaws and all, grapple with ‘Goldstone’

By the Boiling Point Editorial Board
January 6, 2010

The world’s eyes never seem to leave Israel, but it appears they’re looking with even more concentration following Operation Cast Lead last winter in Gaza. The UN Human Rights Council, in a report submitted by retired South Africa judge Richard Goldstone, makes some excruciating accusations:... Read more »

Swine flu causes worry about kissing mezuzot

Zev Hurwitz, Torah Editor
January 6, 2010

This story is a National Winner in the News Story category of Quill and Scroll’s 2010 International Writing and Photo Contest, judged by the American Society of News Editors. A mezuzah affixed to the doorframe of a home is meant to protect the home’s inhabitants.  But could having a mezuzah... Read more »

Honors Minyan tops radical new davening system

Zev Hurwitz, Opinion Editor
January 9, 2010

“I got a golden ticket!” exclaimed one girl as she ran down the hallway before breakfast Nov. 30th as she held a Hershey’s bar with a bright yellow piece of paper attached. “I got one too!” said another.  In fact, more than 40 Shalhevet students received “golden tickets” attached to chocolate... Read more »

A higher concentration of vegetarians at Shalhevet

Rachel Lester, Chief Layout Editor
January 9, 2010

Freshman Rose Bern, the only vegetarian in her class, still remembers the feeling of having nothing to eat for lunch on Community Service Day. After a morning hard at work folding and sorting clothes, Rose opened her school-provided lunch and found that despite the promise of a vegetarian option, she... Read more »

Internet is back — with new filters and protections

By Jaclyn Kellner, Community Editor and Toby Bern, 11th Grade
January 9, 2010

Shalhevet students were happy to finally receive internet access on November 9, after 75 percent of students brought in the signed forms and administration decided that was close enough. However, because Shalhevet reformed its internet policy to be safer and more law-abiding, access is now limited by... Read more »