Despite laughs, Sandler’s genre is becoming obsolete

Zev Hurwitz, Editor-In-Chief
March 14, 2011

After a while, they all start to sound exactly the same and the low expectations heading into the theater are usually met – Adam Sandler’s movies, that is. The latest disappointment of the 44-year-old actor’s career is Just Go with It, a romantic comedy sprinkled with Sandler’s trademark goofiness. When... Read more »

New technology could offer drivers a cure for texting

Rachel Lester, Features Editor
March 16, 2011

Car accidents are the leading cause of teenage deaths. This is common knowledge, as is the fact that most teenagers are addicted to their cell phones. These two behaviors combined — cell phones and driving — it is no wonder that there are more than 17,000 car accidents a day in the United... Read more »

Rumor mill crushed at fresh-soph Town Hall

Colleen Bazak, Chief Copy Editor
March 18, 2011

Is Shalhevet actually a day camp?  Are there dead bodies hidden in the basement? Do teachers sell the students illegal drugs? Rumors surrounding Shalhevet were discussed during a freshman and sophomore Town Hall March 3, where students discussed the effects these rumors have on the school and their... Read more »

New consultant Mollie Aczel will help transition school for Rabbi Segal

Zev Hurwitz, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2011

In case you’ve been wondering who the dignified woman with the southern accent is occupying Nat Reynolds’ office, she is Mollie Aczel, who has been working since March 10 as an administrative consultant helping plan next year and acting as a liaison with incoming head of school Rabbi Ari... Read more »

Cruise the News Contest #2

March 23, 2011

All the answers to these questions can be found in stories throughout our website. Email your answers to shalhevetboilingpoint@gmail.com. First three people to answer all seven questions correctly will win a $5 gift-card to Starbucks. Good luck! 1. What percentage of sophomores answered that they’d... Read more »

A little respect, please

Rachel Lesel, Staff Columnist
March 23, 2011

On Monday, February 14, I heard an incredible speaker talk about oppression and atrocities in his time, while I witnessed disturbance and assumptions in the crowd. The audience was composed of parents and extra-credit seeking students belonging to YULA and Shalhevet, and although I was there for personal... Read more »

Boys Baseball Plays Yula

March 24, 2011

Tonight, the Firehawks will be playing Yula in their annual match-up with hopes to avenge their 3-2 loss from last year. The game will be held in Rancho Park at 7 o’clock.