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UNEVEN: Junior Sarit Ashkenazi admires her Reuschbucks on Snapchat last month. Students worked toward the same goal, but some started with only a few dollars while others were given many.

Taxes, loans, money-laundering…in class?

By Eva Suissa, Staff Writer • February 10, 2016
If you happen to spot paper bills on the floor with the head of History teacher Mr. William Reusch on them, pick them up. They may not be very useful at a Starbucks or clothing store, but "Reuschbucks" are pretty valuable to certain students in Mr. Reusch's classes.
INNOVATION: Founder Seiji Shaw works with team members to build the base of the robot. Club several times a week to prepare for the competition that will take place March 10.

Junior transfer student spearheads first robotics team

By Benjamin Zaghi and Rose Lipner • February 7, 2016
With $20,000 in its budget from Google and other grants, Shalhevet’s first-year robotics team plans to jump over entry-level meets and compete with more experienced teams like Beverly Hills High and Milken Community High School.
WINNER: Gabe Silversteins depiction of student behavior with the Yik-Yak app won first prize for digital editorial cartoons.

Boiling Point staff wins eight digital Gold Circle awards from CSPA

February 4, 2016

Here is a list of CSPA Digital Gold Circle awards won by Boiling Point staffers for work published on this website.   The awards were announced this afternoon by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association...

CLOSE: Senior Derek Orenshein, left, said he and Security Director Manny Fernandez had become close over the last two years.

Manny Fernandez leaving for outside security work

By Elon Glouberman, Outside News Editor • February 4, 2016

Director of Security Manny Fernandez, known for his unique combination of toughness and congeniality, announced Tuesday that today would be his last day at Shalhevet and he is going back to working security...

Glendale sophomore Steve Dorsey shares his thoughts about whether “the ends justify the means” at Town Hall Dec.3.

Day of talking breaks tension between Glendale and Shalhevet football teams

By Maayan Waldman, Community Editor • February 1, 2016
On the morning of Dec. 3, religion and culture transformed from divisive boundaries to topics for conversations for flag football players from Shalhevet and Glendale Adventist Academy.
GREETING: Director of Admissions Natalie Weiss introduces prospective students to freshman Student Ambassadors.

Applicants increase in number, but grade cap to stay at 60

By Ma'ayan Waldman, Community Editor • January 22, 2016
In spite of a record 115-plus applicants for next year’s freshman class, the administration has decided to keep enrollment capped at 240 students -- roughly 60 students per grade.
Overcoming obstacles, BP earns multiple CSPA awards

Overcoming obstacles, BP earns multiple CSPA awards

By Lucy Fried, Staff Writer • January 20, 2016

No office, no server, no day-time work or meeting space — no big deal: the Boiling Point still managed to win major awards last year, while school was being held at the Westside Jewish Community Center...

Model Congress Senator Boaz Willis happily returns to the Shalhevet delegation after being awarded a gavel in the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs committee. His bill sought to impose rules for governors of the Federal Reserve.

Freshman’s bill becomes law as Debate team wins 11 awards at Princeton Model Congress

By Sharon Khalil, Staff Writer • January 8, 2016
Eleven awards were won and a ninth grader’s bill made it all the way to the president’s signature as the 22-member Model Congress team tackled a range of national issues and problems at Princeton Model Congress Nov. 18 – 21 in Washington, D.C.
VOTING: General Studies Principal Mr. Daniel Weslow collected ballots from freshmen in grade-level representative elections for Fairness, Agenda and SAC. A committee of six students set the structure of this years elections.

Unannounced committee of six students set election protocol

By Eric Bazak, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2015
Just before finals last year, when students could count the remaining days at the JCC with their fingers, six students squeezed into the tiny upstairs administration office during breakfast for a meeting they had been personally invited to attend.
WINNER: Senior Nicole Newman poses next to her prize, a spot for a month in the on-campus staff parking lot.

Senior fundraiser auctions off parking spot

By Abby Blumoffe, Staff Writer • November 22, 2015
One lucky senior doesn’t have to park off campus for the next two months.
FUEL: Hashkama students take breakfast from the new, healthier selection. Items available on different days include almonds, Greek yogurt, fruit and protein bars.

Sugar cereal breakfast bites the dust

By Eva Suissa, Staff Writer • November 16, 2015
The sugar content is going down at Shalhevet. This year, instead of sweetened morning cereals like Frosted Flakes and Fruit Loops, Shalhevet has introduced healthier choices like fresh fruit, yogurt and almonds.
CON: Ubers are no longer permitted in the school parking lot, so carpool line is only parents and friends.

Now trending: Uber joins carpool line while students disregard legal contracts

By Aidel Townsley, Staff Writer • November 14, 2015
Exiting Shalhevet onto Fairfax, a group of students can be seen daily waiting not for their parents to pick them up, but for Ubers, a trendy and convenient method of going to and from school.
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