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Volume 44, Number 3 • Fall 2026
When AI Goes Rogue Inside OpenAI and Anthropic’s control problem, and what it means for students. By NOAH PIANKO
MHS Welcomes New Principal From the Coast Guard, to Pascack Hills, to MHS. look into the opportunity. Wieland
By EMMA MOSKOWITZ
The fact that AI is working on
Lee is more optimistic. He believes
its own accord, allowing amateur
(OpenAI
that “companies have control of their
hackers to work exponentially faster,
or Anthropic) is acting responsi-
models.” However, he also acknowl-
puts us all at risk. Lee argues that
bly. They are racing straight to self
edges that “we are inching closer and
“lack of knowledge about protect-
improving
“Neither
PHOTO COUTESY OF WIRED Swarms of AI agents pose a threat to public safety admid Hugging Face incident.
AP Cybersecurity teacher Jacob
company
and
closer where this is not the case.”
ing passwords, personal and financial
gambling with our lives,” former
superintelligence
In Anthropic’s case, Mythos, a new
information is concerning.” Even
Open AI and Anthropic employee
model proposed for advanced reason-
before AI based cyberattacks be-
Jacob Coxon ominously stated in
ing skills, was not even supposed to
came a threat, this lack of knowledge
a post shared on X on September
have internet access during its test.
among the student body was an issue.
8th. Coxon’s warning, a response
However, like OpenAI, Anthropic
Madison Epstein (’27) noted,
to previously concealed accounts of
was unable to control its model and
“That’s exactly why I think a class like
OpenAI and Anthropic’s artificial
the agents once again gained unsanc-
AP Cybersecurity matters. It’s not
intelligence agents escaping their
tioned access to the internet, resulting
about memorizing red flags, it’s about
isolated testing environments and
in Mythos directly sending messages
understanding how an attack actu-
acting of their own accord, poses a
to real human researchers and later
ally works underneath.” For students
serious risk not just for the tech com-
publishing its steps for escape online.
looking to protect themselves imme-
munity, but for the world as a whole.
In an effort to bring the sense of
diately, Lee’s simplest advice is “be
In July, Open AI’s GPT-5.6
human conscience back, Congress is
careful what you put on the internet
Sol was being tested for its hacking
considering ways to step in. The “AI
and what you put into AI platforms.”
ability when it went rogue, gain-
Kill Switch Act” was recently pro-
While it is becoming increas-
ing access to a company known as
posed and it would require AI com-
ingly important to know how to
Hugging Face’s internal servers. It
panies to maintain the ability to shut
protect oneself from a potential cy-
was not until Hugging Face no-
off their AI model at any moment.
berattack, the recent AI news poses
ticed a security breach that OpenAI
At Mamaroneck High School,
a more pressing issue regarding how
even knew that something had gone
AI is sometimes used as a useful study
the world interacts with AI. It has
wrong. If OpenAI can not prevent
aid, but is more often than not used
become clear that we have a very
their model from going rogue and
irresponsibly for student writing, and
powerful tool at our disposal, but it
violating ethics in controlled ex-
as AI gains prominence, it is clear
is important that we all understand
periments, it stands to question how
that knowing how to use the tool in
the risks of both the technology it-
they can be trusted to regulate Chat-
the right ways is becoming a pressing
self and the dangers of becoming
GPT’s actions in the open market.
issue for students and teachers alike.
dependent on it before it is too late.
noted that the final push for him to in
seriously consider Mamaroneck was
teachers and coaches and counselors,”
his new role, we wish him an easy
forward to getting to know him and
High
“my last interview was with students
but that moving forward, “I want to
transition into MHS and we look
seeing all that he brings to MHS.
School’s new principal, Mr. Wieland,
and… [i]t was pretty great to hear
see that for every student... I want to
is beginning a new chapter of
his
about all the opportunities that
make sure that we’re connecting as
career
him
students have here.” Now, beginning
many students to as many adults in the
student
this new chapter, Principal Wieland
building as possible. Myself included.”
relationships, and the power of a
remains excited to “bring what I’ve
strong, united school community.
learned from Pascack Valley and
that celebrating all of the amazing
Principal Wieland discovered his
Pascack Hills to someplace new.”
opportunities that MHS has to offer
years
education,
a
working
Mamaroneck
and
passion
of
bringing for
with
teaching,
Similarly,
he
emphasized
principal,
is vital moving forward “so it’s not just
United States Coast Guard where he
Weiland notes, “I miss... getting to
these pockets of things that students
devoted his free time to tutoring fellow
know students on a daily basis...
are excited about.” In such a large
members of the Coast Guard in math.
I try to keep that perspective as
school like MHS, making sure that
Following his service, he decided
much as possible having left the
every student feels seen and is aware
to pursue teaching as a full-time
classroom.” This appreciation for
of all of the opportunities available to
career, leading him to Pascack Valley
what happens in the classroom is
them is a difficult endeavor—but one
High School in New Jersey. When
also a major influence on his vision
that Wieland plans to take on headfirst.
Wieland began at Pascack Valley,
for the school moving forward.
love of teaching while serving in the
In
his
role
as
Despite
the
challenges
that
he was exposed to a new perspective
Throughout his career, Wieland
the year ahead may pose, Wieland
to education and ultimately stayed
has continuously placed an emphasis
noted that “I think our students will
there,
Principal
on the importance of student and
be better prepared if we can really
and then Principal of Pascack Hills
teacher relationships. Coming from
foster an environment where they
High School. Although he was not
an educational background himself,
learn how to work with people and
actively looking to leave Pascack
he noted, “I see that as part of the
collaboratively having conversation,
Hills, when a friend told him about
culture here that students develop
and that’s the best part of education.”
the opening at MHS, he decided to
really
rising
fromVice
strong
relationships
with
As Principal Wieland begins
NEWS
FEATURES
ARTS & LEISURE
Immigrant Rally (Page 2) The New Turf Field (Page 2)
New Band Director Hayes (Page 3) OSR Summer Projects (Page 3)
Spider-Man (Page 6) U.S. Open (Pge 6)
EDITORIAL
OPINION
Passing Periods (Page 4) Class Grade Restrictions (Page 4)
Carpooling (Page 5) Senior Traditions (Page 5)
SPORTS
Boys’ Soccer (Page 8) The Jungle (Page 8)
PHOTO COUTESY OF MAMARONECK SCHOOLS New Principal Mr. Tim Wieland.
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Local Rally Advocates For Those Without A Voice At Larchmont Rally, community and government officials come together in support of local immigrants.
the effect on students, calling the
By JACK ILARDO
current climate “not good for learning.” Her message to people who feel
Halfway through a rally on im-
unaffected came as a question. “To-
migration enforcement at St. John’s
day, the immigrant community is
Church in Larchmont on Sunday,
the target of these policies,” she said.
Sept. 27, Mallory Chinn stepped to
For CURE, the rally marked
the microphone to tell a story that
a return. Nicole Alifante said the
was vitally important. A story that be-
group, founded in 2018, had been
longed to a who woman who had de-
largely inactive in recent years as
cided not to share it publicly herself.
public energy around racial jus-
The 4 p.m. event, titled “United
tice faded. Increased enforcement,
to End the Silence,” was organized
along with CURE’s long partner-
by the Coalition for Understanding
ship with the CRC, brought it back.
Racism through Education (CURE)
Planning took months, including 7
alongside the Community Resource
JACK ILARDO/THE GLOBE
Center (CRC). It drew residents, stu-
A glimpse at some of the signs at the rally.
dents, clergy from three local congre-
a.m. Zoom meetings twice a week. Alifante said success would mean more Larchmont and Mama-
gations, and elected officials includ-
get caught up in the numbers, ” she
that being seen in those places could
al authority ends and state author-
roneck residents working with the
ing State Sen. Shelley Mayer, U.S.
said. Through the story, she wanted
make them a target. She was careful
ity begins, Otis gave a more com-
CRC, which runs a program where
Rep. George Latimer and Assem-
listeners to understand “what it really
to note she was describing what she
plicated answer. He acknowledged
volunteers accompany immigrants to
blyman Steve Otis, all Democrats.
feels like to people in the communi-
has heard, not what she has lived
that federal law often overrides state
check-ins and court hearings. Orga-
The rally’s premise was that much of
ty to become friends with somebody,
through “as a white woman,” she said.
and local law, and pointed out that
nizers closed by asking attendees to
what is happening in local immigrant
and then lose that friend overnight.”
Otis focused on the numbers:
many people welcomed that same
join an ambassador group, contact
communities is invisible to others.
According to Chinn, fear is
“73% of the people that have been
federal power during the civil rights
elected officials and raise the issue at
Chinn, a Larchmont native
quietly changing ordinary routines.
detained have no criminal record at
movement. His concern, he said, is
school board and village meetings.
who chairs the Mamaroneck Dem-
Over the summer, she said, some
all,” he said, arguing that the enforce-
what happens when federal agen-
Whether residents accept that
ocratic Committee, said reading the
parents were afraid to go to camp
ment push is not primarily about
cies don’t follow their own rules.
framing will shape how the issue plays
story aloud was meant to add some-
pickups. Some are now hesitant to
public safety. He added that much of
Monica Trujillo, a biology pro-
out locally. For now, at least one neigh-
thing statistics can’t. “A lot of times,
walk their children to school or at-
the federal activity happens without
fessor at the City University of New
bor decided the safest way to be heard
when we’re sharing information, we
tend classes at the CRC, worried
public explanation. On where feder-
York, said she worries most about
was through someone else’s voice.
New Town Center Gives Mamaroneck Athletes More Field Space A review of the new field’s early impact on Mamaroneck athletics.
difficult for teams to use regularly.
By TALIA GRILL
“We are thrilled with the beau-
Finding enough field space has
tiful new turf field at Town Center
been a challenge for Mamaroneck
and seeing the MHS teams imme-
athletes for years. With so many
diately benefiting from this new
teams practicing at the same time,
space on campus,” said Ali Radovich,
fields quickly become crowded and
a contributor to Fields for Kids.
schedules become difficult to orga-
The field will also provide more
nize. The new turf field behind the
space for younger athletes. Once
Mamaroneck Town Center is giv-
youth sports programs begin using it,
ing athletes another place to play.
Fields for Kids estimates that the field
The field was finished in June
will provide more than 40 additional
2026, and MHS teams began using
hours of field space each week. When
it for practices this fall. It will also
it is not scheduled for school or
be available to Hommocks teams,
youth teams, it will also be available
youth sports, and other communi-
for free play and individual training.
ty programs. Since turf can be used
Additional features are still to
in a wider range of weather condi-
come. In the coming weeks, bleach-
tions, the field gives teams anoth-
PHOTO COUTESY OF MAMARONECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS An overview of the layout of the new turf field.
er dependable option for practices. MHS offers 33 sports during
ers and a donor plaza recognizing the organizations and people who helped make the project possi-
the school year, meaning multiple
same time,” said Hannah Stoltz (’28).
new field will not completely solve
athletic spaces in Mamaroneck, in-
ble are expected to be completed.
teams need practice space at the same
The field has already made a
the problem of limited space, it gives
cluding Memorial Field, Lorenzen
For Mamaroneck athletes, the
time. In the past, teams have had to
difference early in the fall season.
teams more flexibility. Although it
Park, and Alma Field. Fundraising
biggest change is having another field
share fields, change practice times, or
According to Ali Radovich, an active
is too small for many varsity games,
for the Town Center field began in
available. Teams now have an ad-
travel to other locations to accommo-
member of Fields for Kids, the foot-
the field can still be used for prac-
the fall of 2023 and included con-
ditional place to practice instead of
date their schedules. “The new field
ball team was able to practice on the
tices, drills, and smaller events.
tributions from the school district
always competing for the same few
seems like a really useful addition for
turf on a rainy day, and teams have
The project cost around $1.2
and New York State. Before the
spaces. As more school and youth
our community, especially for school
been making fewer trips to Alma
million and was supported by Fields
project, the grass area behind the
teams begin using the Town Center
sports seasons where many teams
Field now that they have a more
for Kids, a local volunteer organiza-
Town Center had uneven ground
field, it is becoming an important part
need field space to all practice at the
convenient practice field. While the
tion that has helped improve other
and drainage problems, making it
of Mamaroneck’s athletic community.
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MHS Welcomes Mr. Hayes as New Band Director Hayes will lead the classical, jazz, and pep bands after taking over from the retired Mr. Tim Hooker.
By ANDREW MCCARTHY
Following the retirement of Mr. Timothy Hooker, whose 29 years of service transformed the role, the music department has appointed a successor: Mr. Tristan Hayes. Mr. Hayes, who previously directed a band in Long Island, marks the newest addition to the music faculty. Like Hooker, Hayes’ role as director of Bands will encompass direction of the symphonic band, percussion ensemble, jazz band and studio band, all of which perform at winter and spring concerts– among other events and competitions throughout the year. In particular, Mr. Hayes has overseen the recent successes of the “pep band” at home football games, showcasing the talent of Mamaroneck musicians and channeling a group spirit. When asked to describe his goals for the bands, Mr. Hayes envisioned a program that “makes great music at a high level and [enjoys] the process.” Indeed, this philosophy has shaped the first month of musical achievement,
with clarinetist Peter Werdel (’28) noting that “the transition has been a very smooth one…and we’re making real progress in our music.” Mr. Hayes adds that “students [are given] the tools they need to learn and understand any piece of music, and to become well-rounded musicians… that take pride in their craft.” This notion of student-led excellence has for years defined the music program, encouraging the creation of such programs as a student pit orchestra, travel performances and, in recent years, the offering of AP Music Theory. Similarly, as for his first impressions of Mamaroneck, Mr. Hayes commends the “mutual trust between students and staff,” highlighting that “students are given a tremendous amount of autonomy…and use it to better themselves and the community around them.” He likewise celebrates the collective engagement and rapport, noting a welcoming environment from the beginning: “The students, faculty, staff, and parents have been so patient and supportive in bringing me into this amazing district.”
PHOTO COUTESY OF MAMARONECK SCHOOLS Mr. Tristan Hayes ushers in a new era of music at Mamaroneck High School as he takes over the classical, pep, and jazz bands.
That said, given diverse levels of learning and experience in the bands, Mr. Hayes also anticipates challenges in “selecting…pieces for the various ensembles and programming for multiple concerts,” though he
emphasizes that these hurdles only represent opportunities for learning. He highlights not only the present successes but also the vast, growing potential of the bands–one that he hopes to cultivate as the year progresses.
By all indications, a productive, fufilling, and musical year awaits Mr. Hayes and his students. He encourages all to “come see our concerts” to show support, concluding that exciting opportunities lie ahead.
Labs, Data and Late Nights: Inside OSR’s Summer Highlighting the fascinating summer endeavors of OSR’s students.
By ADITI NAUTIYAL
Ask most students about their summer and many will say they went abroad for vacation or attended summer camp. When asking OSR students, one is more likely to hear a variety of unique answers, such as attending an internship in a lab, conducting multi-variable research projects entirely using public databases, or creating devices capable of solving modern-day conundrums. The Original Science Research (OSR) program, led by Mr. Guido Garbarino and Mr. Alejandro Victoria, is certainly one of the most rigorous elective programs MHS has to offer. Beginning in 9th grade , students are often expected to spend three to four years researching and developing a unique project in a field of their interest. With such a rigorous curriculum, there is often accompanying summer work, most
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of which forms the bulk of OSR. Summer work varies depending on the grade level. Mr. Garbarino explains that “rising sophomores learn more about the topics they are interested in and read articles by scientists they hope to reach out to as mentors. Rising juniors and seniors work on completing their projects, writing research papers, and getting ready to enter research competitions (such as the Westchester Science And Engineering Fair) during the coming school year.” When asked about the focus of her summer articles, sophomore Zoey Gretsas (‘29) said her “current articles have been about using plants and their microbes to clean our oceans from microplastic pollution.” She also added that she chose this topic knowing that “there are efforts to reduce microplastics but a lot of them actually end up releasing more microplastics in the end or are just not equipped
to filter these small particles.” As a junior, Talia Grill (‘28) replied that she “worked on a project about how face recognition and reading skills develop with age [and] also read articles about face recognition, reading development, and visual processing to better understand [her] project.” Grill worked with her mentor at Stanford University over the summer, and she immensely
enjoyed the experience, even getting to participate in one of their studies for two weeks. There are many other types of projects other than the standard laboratory internship. Mr. Garbarino elaborates that “other students work on independent projects at home, [such as] students [building and testing] devices at home or [working] on independent data analysis projects.”
PHOTO COUTESY OF LEGACY STUDIOS MHS students work hard on their OSR (Original Science Research) projects.
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Of course, with such challenging work comes a certain degree of difficulty. Mr. Garbarino highlights this, adding that “students often spend 40 hours per week in their lab working on their project, for six to eight weeks.” Grill agrees with this statement, saying that “the work was challenging, especially understanding the statistics and working with a large dataset, but I got more comfortable with it over time.” Gretsas’ opinion slightly differs, noting that it was necessary “to just [...] remain on top of it or have a schedule so you finished on time.” Both Grill and Gretsas agree that the summer work proved to be a big help in the fall, making them feel well-prepared and knowledgeable in what their next steps would be. Overall, the OSR program prepares its students to become well-informed scientists and emphasizes the importance of learning and preparedness.
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Editorial
Are Five-Minute Passing Periods Negatively Affecting Students? MHS students question whether five minutes is enough time to get across the school.
By LEIGHTON BARTLETT As Mamaroneck High School students enter a new school year, there are concerns about the new five-minute passing period policy. In past years, students had six minutes to get from class to class, but this year, the passing period has been shortened to five minutes. While some may think that one minute does not make much of a difference, all 27 students surveyed said that they have been late to class while walking from Post to Palmer this year. Upperclassmen argue that it is vital to be on time to AP classes; many important announcements about homework, tests, and quizzes are made within the first few minutes of class. Olivia Gray (’27) also mentioned that many classes, both AP and non-AP, have inclass essays. If a student is late to class for one of these essays, they lose valuable working time. The five-minute passing period also creates more need to rush to class, further crowding the already packed overpass, says Alex Grimaldi (’27). Students say that teachers get
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ROAR What it feels like for a student rushing to class due to the shorter passing periods.
irritated when they are even one minute late. Not only does a five-minute passing period lead to tardiness, but it also makes students eager to pack up early so they can get to their next class as quickly as possible. Marrisa Lord (’28) also questions the need for five-minute passing periods. She points out that school now ends five minutes earlier, but says students
would rather have school end at the normal time if it meant more time between classes. While it looks like we will have these five-minute passing periods for the rest of the year, this policy may change because of student backlash. For now, students, try your best to get to class on time (even when the overpass hardly moves).
Do Grade Restrictions Limit Students’ Course Options?
MHS students debate whether grade restrictions on advanced courses limit their academic opportunities. By MEGAN HURLEY
With the new school year just beginning, students and teachers at MHS are quickly acclimating to their new classes. Fresh men are getting their first taste of what it means to be a high school student in classes like Biology, Global History, Geometry, and even the recently added AP World History. Sophomores continue with Global History, take Chemistry and Algebra 2, and have the option to take elective AP classes such as AP Psychology and AP Computer Science. Juniors have even more opportunities to take AP classes in both elective and core subjects, such as AP Language and AP U.S. History. Seniors have the widest variety
“if you believe that you are able to take the class and feel prepared, then you should be able to take it.” - Violey Wildbloom (‘29) of AP course options and can explore subjects in greater depth through higher-level classes. While many students are excited about the new classes they have the opportunity to take, some are questioning why they must wait to take certain courses. Since they have already completed more of their core requirements, upperclassmen naturally have the chance to take more AP courses
than underclassmen do, allowing them to take more specialized classes. However, certain AP classes align with the general requirements for underclassmen but aren’t available until a student becomes an upperclassman or even a senior. For example, AP Chemistry isn’t available to students until junior year and AP Biology until senior year, requiring students who want to take these advanced courses to complete additional coursework in chemistry or biology. This makes it harder for students to fit all the classes they would like into their schedule. Instead of choosing advanced options as underclassmen, students may have to fit many of the AP courses they want to take into their final two years of high school, potentially creating a heavier course load during their junior and senior years. Violet Widboom (’29) says that “if you believe that you are able to take the class and feel prepared, then you should be able to take it.” Language classes at MHS tend to have the fewest grade restrictions and the greatest variety of grade levels within individual classes. Cosette Ammon (’27), who has experienced this variety in her French classes throughout high school, says she has “made lots of new friends in these classes and was able to meet people I otherwise may never have encountered.” Despite some students’ support for mixedgrade classes, a recent change in the organization of the AP Spanish course has separated students more by grade. Students in the Dos Caminos program typically take AP Spanish during their
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COSETTE AMMON/THE GLOBE Students face grade restrictions that limit when they can enroll in certain AP courses.
sophomore year. Most students following the standard language path take AP Spanish two years later, as seniors. For the past three years, AP Spanish classes have included both Dos Caminos sophomores and non-Dos Caminos seniors. This year, however, the classes have been divided into separate Dos Caminos and senior sections. Whether there should be grade restrictions for classes at MHS is a topic of discussion among both students and teachers. For now, the debate over when students should be allowed to take these advanced courses remains unresolved. The challenge lies in finding an approach that supports students at different stages of their education.
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Op-Ed Should Carpooling Seniors Get Parking Priority? How we can adress the parking issue at MHS. By ELIAS RIVIERA As another year at MHS arrives, so does every senior’s worst nightmare: parking. However, one main way that students have been able to minimize this growing issue is by carpooling, though students still have trouble finding parking even with carpooling, causing high levels of tardiness. How do we solve this growing issue within our school to get more students to class on time? Well, one potential solution is to give carpooling seniors priority parking. When asked about parking at MHS, Dylan Shaw (’27), a student who carpools to school every day, said that parking at Mamaroneck is “incredibly stress-inducing and very limited.” Several other students share the same concerns, including Andrew Arena (’27). His advice to students who can drive: “if you’re close enough, just walk; it’s not worth it.” It is clear that parking at MHS is an issue, but how do we fix this problem? The simplest solution would be to prioritize parking for carpoolers. Upon hearing the idea,
ELIAS RIVEIRA/THE GLOBE The MHS parking lots are often completely full, but prioritizing carpooling vehicles may be the solution to this.
Micah Robins (’27) remarked “that it would be very smart, as it maximizes the amount of people who can access the lot.” This solution would also minimize the amount of cars, leaving more
spots available, allowing more students to get to class on time. Giving priority parking to carpooling seniors would also help encourage timeliness amongst the student body. Robins explained
that “Yesterday, I had to wait 10 minutes just to leave my spot.” And that was after school. Just imagine the chaos before school when everybody is arriving. Not only do you have to hustle to beat the
morning rush, you also have to fight with other vehicles just to get a spot. With this level of competition, it seems as though the amount of time students take to get to class could double, or even triple. Although some may argue that carpooling seniors should not get special privileges or treatment and that the existing “first come, first served” rule decided by lottery at the beginning of every quarter is fair, priority parking for carpooling seniors would not necessarily be unfair. The privilege could be available and open to any students that meet clear requirements such as having at least two or three students within the vehicle. Coming to MHS shouldn’t be a hassle; it should not be a chore just to walk inside the building. It should be easy and accessible for the whole student body. For many students, parking has become one more source of stress at the start and end of the school day. A clearer system could make the process feel more manageable for everyone. Even small changes could make a noticeable difference for students And priority parking for carpooling seniors might just be a solution.
Do Senior Traditions Live Up to the Hype? From car decorating to senior backpacks, students evaluate its role in the senior experience. By LULU KENNEY & NATALIE NANNIZZI It is 9:00 p.m. on the last night of the summer, and you look out your bathroom window to see a group of seniors with paint pens transforming someone’s old Honda into a mural of inside jokes and goodbye messages. Welcome to senior year at high schools around the country—where vandalizing cars is actually a tradition. Going as far back as students can remember, seniors have always had exclusive traditions including but not limited to senior sunrise, wearing cartoon backpacks and— you guessed it—car decorating. While some students dread the decorating or cringe at the backpacks, senior Katie Gerosa (’27) claims, “The traditions bring the class together; I find it wholesome.” Even though the backpacks are often only used for the first few weeks of the year and require an
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NATALIE NANNIZZI/THE GLOBE Some senior girls decorate their car together to kick off the school year.
investment of both time and money, they give students the chance to channel their inner child—nostalgically showcasing their favorite TV show characters on their backs. Other traditions require less of
an investment. While senior sunrise typically occurs before school starts, most students find themselves willingly waking up at 5:00 a.m. and driving with their friends to Harbor Island Park. Watching
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the sun come up over the water surrounded by both new and childhood friends is a special experience. “Setting my alarm the night before was horrifying. I was severely dreading it ringing the next
morning,” remarks Leighton Bartlett (’27). “But seeing everyone take pictures and enjoy being together was so worth the early wake-up.” Similar to senior sunrise, car painting, unsurprisingly, quickly became a favorite for incoming seniors. Molly Klein (’27) remarked that although the process of painting the cars was difficult, “The writing dripped more and more by the minute… [and] By the end, the goal was to be done rather than to have the end result look Pinterest-worthy.” Looking back, she admits the imperfections and runny letters only add to the appeal of the tradition. “I would do it again in a heartbeat,” she reflected. In the end, it seems the nostalgic charm of senior traditions is what makes the year so memorable. Reaching that point in high school, knowing you are at last the oldest students in the building, makes seniors want to celebrate the milestone with all the sweet traditions.
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Arts and Leisure Spider Man: Brand New Day Hits the Theaters MHS students reflect on the new release and the themes it raises.
one he has lost, and everyone who
By ARI KAYE
has forgotten him, giving him no
Spider Man: Brand New Day
“He is one of the only heroes to completely lose everyone, and not lose himself.” -Atticus Dies (’28)
released on July 31st, 2026, marking Tom Holland’s fourth solo film as Spider-Man. Alongside Holland, the film features Zendaya and Jacob Batalon reprising their roles as Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson and Ned Leeds, along with newcomers
choice but to move forward on his
Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Florence
own. His struggle is no longer simply
Pugh, and Tramell Tillman. Open-
about defeating a villain, it is about
ing with positive reviews, the movie
figuring out who he is when the peo-
initially received a 90% rating from
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARVEL STUDIOS Promotional image for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
critics on Rotten Tomatoes and has Spider
Man:
longer there—a lesson that holds true not only for Marvel characters.
been captivating audiences since. Commercially,
ple who once defined his life are no
with the consequences of the decision
The film recreates recognizable
gest elements: “The way he deals
Although he initially struggles
Brand New Day became the box-of-
he made at the end of No Way Home,
frames from the comics and brings
with the loss and regret that he’s
with balancing his two identities,
fice hit many expected, grossing
the prequel to Brand New Day in
back much of the humor and one-lin-
experienced throughout his life,
by the end of the film he no longer
roughly $2.45 billion worldwide—a
which he is forced to erase all existing
ers for which the character is known
and the maturity he shows in diffi-
treats Peter Parker and Spider-Man as
feat that places it among the top
memories of him—effectively isolat-
while at the same time placing great-
cult situations, demonstrates more
though they are in competition with
three highest grossing films of all
ing himself from his loved ones. Now
er emphasis on Peter Parker himself.
maturity than most other older he-
each other. Instead, he comes to learn
time. Beyond its box office success
living in New York City alone, Parker
Now navigating young adulthood
roes,” Dillon said. Similarly, Atticus
the valuable lesson that he is both
however,
anticipated
is forced to build a life without his best
alone, he is forced to balance his two
Dies (’28) noted that “He is one of
the Amazing Spider-Man and New
Spider Man: Brand New Day ex-
friend, girlfriend, or aunt, all while
identities without the guidance of the
the only heroes to completely lose
York’s friendly neighborhood Spi-
plores themes of loss, identity, and
confronting new threats to New York
people who once helped him do so.
everyone, and not lose himself.”
der-Man. By finally accepting both
personal growth in difficult times.
City. However, more than anything,
Jack Dillon (’28), who vastly
This idea of self discovery sits at
sides of himself, Peter proves that a
In Brand New Day, Peter Parker,
Brand New Day returns Spider-Man
enjoyed the film, pointed to Parker’s
the center of Brand New Day. Parker
hero’s greatest strength is not his pow-
back
growth as one of the film’s stron-
is burdened by the memory of every-
ers, but knowing exactly who he is.
the
highly
played by Tom Holland, must deal
to
his
comic-book
roots.
The U.S. Open Struggles to Balance Tradition and Change Evolving etiquette and tournament norms reshape the sport. By NAOMI YADAV The four Grand Slams are the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. Taking place annually in Queens, the U.S. Open has seen the world’s greatest tennis players compete on its courts. It is steeped in history, prestige, and etiquette. But has the 2026 US Open gone astray? Many wonder if they lost the true meaning and value of the game in a world of ticket scalpers and obnoxious influencers. The US Open is indeed known to be a fiery tournament. Unlike the other Grand Slams, U.S. Open fans are unmatched in their volume. The atmosphere is exciting and even chaotic, mirroring the energy of New York City. But this year, viewers have argued that the tournament may have lost some of its New York charm. The United States Tennis Association allowed 100 influencers to cover the US Open, nearly doubling the amount allowed last year, as per ESPN. But it seems as though these influencers have not been following the proper etiquette. During a first round match, Naomi Osaka vs Anas-
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tasia Zakharova, an influencer began filming with a ring light during play, something so distracting to the players that the umpire was forced to step in at deuce in the fourth game of the second set. Though many influencers came simply to document the food and drink scenes, it is clear they have not shown much respect for the game. That being said, having influencers at the US Open can help to promote the event, engage fans, and increase viewership. Several players, such as Daniil Medvedev, support the use of social media to raise awareness of tennis and make the sport more popular in general. Thus, having influencers in attendance at the US Open has had both its benefits and drawbacks. Another trend of the 2026 US Open is the sky-high ticket prices. This year has seen an all-time high, as $65 ground passes were being resold for $360. The unfortunate truth is that scalping is legal in New York, allowing Ticketmaster and other resellers to charge what they want. What this means is that many fans can no longer afford to attend the US Open. Meanwhile, influencers are sitting in their $1,000-30,000 plus seats, filming TikToks. The US Open is known to be a reflection of the people of
PHOTO COURTESY OF USOPEN.ORG Elena Rybakina celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2026 U.S. Open women’s singles title.
New York, but it seems as though some of its most redeeming characteristics have been lost in recent years. And, of course, some truly remarkable tennis has been played this year. One historic match towards the beginning of the tournament had Serena and Venus Williams playing together on a doubles team. Though they did not win, it was incredible for the fans to watch such notable, inspiring players work together as a team. Another significant match was Ben Shelton’s win against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. The match ended at 3:33 am after four hours of intense tennis, the competition being
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fierce as both players are among the top ten men’s tennis players globally. Several MHS students attended the US Open this year. Julia Bauer (’28) watched Novak Djokovic play Mariano Navonne. She found that “the atmosphere was pretty serious for most of it, but it was fun.” Olivia Ribeiro (’29) attended for the first time this year. She explained that “everything at the Open is extremely… expensive, not just the tickets.” She wishes that “it was more affordable so more people would be able to experience what it’s like in real life rather than on TV.” However, she found that
the “general atmosphere was quite packed, but it was super energetic.” While the US Open has been changed in some negative ways in recent years, it still remains an enjoyable experience. Although it is adjusting to the times, it will always be a part of New York’s culture. Phones in the stands and soaring ticket prices may change who watches, but they will never change the magic of the world’s best fighting for a title under the lights in Queens. That New York City energy simply cannot be replaced or replicated. As long as the crowds keep roaring, the US Open will remain the boldest Grand Slam of them all.
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Will Olivia Rodrigo win Album of the Year? MHS’S reaction to Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album
ple who aspire to be like her or
By IZZY BERMAN
become successful at a young age.
Ever since her 2020 hit “Driver’s
“You can tell that she really puts a lot of soul and personal stuff into her music, so I think a lot of people not only like the music, but also the story behind it.” -Annabelle Balagot (’28)
License,” it seems as though Olivia Rodrigo has been everywhere. And rightfully so; at just twenty-three years old, Rodrigo has released three albums, including her latest, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. At eighteen years old, she became the first artist with two singles from a debut album to enter at number 1 on the Hot 100, and on top of that, has
Balagot
won three Grammys for her albums.
it’s awesome that she can be a role
Which leads us to wonder: will Ol-
model for so many people, especially
ivia Rodrigo win Album of the Year?
high school students, and is able to
added,
“I
think
Rodrigo has been setting the
do everything while staying true to
standard for new artists since she
herself.” Her lyricism captures the
released her debut album Sour. The
essence of teenage spirit, allowing
album featured hits such as “bru-
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MUSIC BOX Album cover of You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love
tal,” “good 4 you,” and “deja vu,” all of which skyrocketed in streams.
listeners to live vicarously through her upbeat rhythms. Messages of acceptance and ephemeral yearnings of
Her next album, Guts, was as suc-
You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So
For
many
teenagers,
this
is
erybody’s individual interpretation.”
cessful as, if not more successful
in Love, or You Seem Pretty Sad for
an exact representation of what our
Annabelle Balagot (’28) add-
love strikes a parallel in high school students’ hearts. Lucy Steinberg (’27)
than, her first. She topped off her
short, was released on June 12, 2026,
lives can feel like, and Rodrigo has
ed, “You can tell that she real-
said that “the album makes me feel
second album by going on a world
and since then, it feels as though it
a way of captivating the emotions
ly puts a lot of soul and person-
in touch with my all of my emotions
tour which grossed nearly $185 mil-
has been on everyone’s playlists. The
many teens hold beautifully with her
al stuff into her music, so I think
and always puts me in a good mood.”
lion, making it the highest-grossing
album’s title itself gives a sneak peek
lyrics. Noor Havinga (’28) confirmed
a lot of people not only like the
With all of this being said, it feels
world tour from an artist born in the
into its contents, with half of the
this by saying, “It’s refreshing to feel
music, but also the story behind it.”
like Olivia Rodrigo checks all the
21st century. It seems like she has
album being more upbeat and “in
and hear about somebody that’s going
Aside from her music, Ro-
boxes needed to win any award. The
it all, except for one of the biggest
love” songs and the other half having
through something similar to you,
drigo
inspira-
question remains, will Olivia Rodri-
awards there is in the music industry.
a sadder, more melancholic sound.
especially [since] music is up to ev-
tion for millions of young peo-
go take home Album of the Year?
has
become
an
Summer: The Season of TV
Recapping all the best TV from summer 2026 with opinions from MHS students By VIOLET WIDBLOOM & MAYA BIALER
shared her frustrations with the season as season three followed a very similar trajectory to past seasons,
Summer may be over, but the
“ending the exact same, with a love
shows released during the swelter-
confession between Cole and Jack-
ing months have certainly given
ie, as well as Alex being mad once
students plenty to discuss. From the
again.” Brausa also expressed her lack
final treasure hunt of Outer Banks
of excitement with the upcoming re-
to the new Prime Video coming-of-
lease of season four, wishing the show
age drama Sterling Point, the return
had been more true to the books.
of Ted Lasso, or the divisive ending
Her primary frustration with the
of My Life with the Walter Boys, the
show was “Cole’s reason for ending
summer of 2026 has been an es-
things with Jackie… [the show] defi-
pecially busy season for television.
nitely doesn’t need another season.”
One highly anticipated summer
Although the most recent sea-
release was season three of My Life
son of My Life with the Walter Boys
with the Walter Boys. The show, adapt-
received
ed from the book by Ali Novak, fol-
one of the summer’s new releases,
Point was highly anticipated and
though it was kind of upsetting to see
this had to be their true per-
lows Jackie, a teen who moves to ru-
Sterling Point, a Prime Video drama
when I ended up watching, it was
everyone split up,” she said.
sonalities… Many of the scenes
ral Colorado after losing her parents
created by Megan Park, quickly cap-
so good and definitely exceeded my
and sister in a car accident. Forced
tured viewers’ attention. The series
expectations!”
Brausa
to trade in her beloved home of New
follows
Annina
Sullivan
York City for a chaotic family of ten
Jacobson after she unexpectedly in-
thoroughly enjoyed Sterling Point,
acters.
Point
the summer TV season has left
children, Jackie faces a whole new
herits an island in Canada from her
although she was initially unsure of
made me realize that even though
students with new favorites, dis-
set of challenges, which become all
estranged grandfather. The show
what to expect. “I wasn’t really sure
you’re not biologically related to
appointing
the more difficult when she becomes
became an instant success with its
of Sterling Point when I started it,
someone, they can still mean the
ty to discuss. As Brausa said,
romantically involved with two of
combination of family secrets, new
but once I had watched the first few
world to you like a sister or a broth-
watching with others is part of the
the Walter Boys: Cole and Alex.
friendships, and romance, earning
episodes, I really enjoyed it. The plot
er would,” she commented. Kat-
appeal:
less-than-stellar
seventeen-year-old
PHOTO COURTESY OF PRIME VIDEO Promotional poster for Sterling Point featuring Ella Rubin and Amélie Hoeferle
reviews,
Annie
Beyond its entertainment val-
were, in fact, improvised, which
remarked.
ue, Sullivan also connected with
made it so much better!” she said.
(’30)
the relationships between the char-
As the school year begins
also
“Watching
Sterling
endings,
“Watching
and
with
plen-
friends
Avery Brausa (’29), who has
it a quick renewal for season two.
twists kept me on the edge of my seat.”
erina Stoickov (’29) was similarly
makes it fun because you have
followed My Life with the Walter
While My Life with the Wal-
However, Sullivan expressed that she
impressed by Sterling Point, par-
someone to talk to and share your
Boys closely since its initial release,
ter Boys fell short of Brausa’s expec-
had mixed feelings about the ending.
ticularly
performances.
current thoughts out loud with.”
expressed that she was less enthusi-
tations, Sterling Point became one
“The end of Sterling Point made the
“Each actor played their role to
The only question now is what
astic about the latest season. Brausa
of her summer favorites. “Sterling
most sense for the characters even
the point that I was convinced
everyone will be watching next.
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the
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Sports We Over Me: Mamaroneck Boys’ Soccer Builds The goal for Mamaroneck Boys’ Varsity is clear: Win.
By MAYA SCHIEN
signs of building those habits but is
Rochelle
aware that it still has a long way to go.
will have plenty of opportunities
waiting,
Mamaroneck
One of the team’s biggest
to prove itself. Every game brings a
The Tigers have started their sea-
strengths is its chemistry. Mangan
new challenge, and every practice
son off on the right foot, beating Ar-
says that the Tigers have embraced
is another chance for the Tigers to
lington, Ketcham, and White Plains
a “We Over Me” mentality, encour-
build the right habits. As the pres-
earlier this month. These boys are
aging players to put the team ahead
sure begins to increase, this team is
extremely passionate—a team with
of themselves. Senior captain Felix
determined to stay consistent. For
their sights set on a league champion-
Feinbloom (’27) echoed that idea,
Feinbloom, being a captain means
ship and, ultimately, a section title. In
explaining that the “team chemistry
helping to keep the team focused on
the midst of the season, the team has
is something the program emphasiz-
the bigger picture and how a sense
realized that the journey to its ulti-
es constantly,” and this sentiment has
of community within the team can
mate goal starts with what happens on
proved crucial for the team’s success.
help to foster that winning mindset.
the home field every day at practice.
The Tigers push each other to be
Whether it is preparing for a
Coach Nick Mangan, who has
the best they can possibly be on and
major rival, recovering from a dif-
coached at Mamaroneck for fifteen
off the field. This chemistry could
ficult game, or simply building the
years, has a philosophy that he carries
prove to be one of Mamaroneck’s
right habits, the Tigers are commit-
with him through every practice and
biggest advantages as the season be-
ted to getting better together. The
game. He believes the foundation of
comes more demanding. Soccer is a
goal is not just to have talented in-
success is built through daily habits.
team sport where individual talent
dividual players, but to build a team
“Our goal is to get better every day
can make a difference, but success
whose players can depend on one
and make a habit of going all out, all
over the course of the season requires
another, especially when the stakes
the time,” Mangan said. “We aspire
players to trust one another and
are highest. This team has a cham-
to win a league title, a sectional ti-
work together toward the same ob-
pionship to chase, rivals they want
tle, and beyond, but I tell the boys,
jective. For Mamaroneck, that objec-
to beat, and a season they want to
‘We don’t rise to our goals, we fall to
tive is bigger than any single player.
make memorable, but the recipe
our habits.’” So far, the MHS boys’
With a challenging schedule
for success is the mantra they have
varsity soccer team has shown strong
ahead and rivals Scarsdale and New
been echoing all year: We Over Me.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT) (Left) Ryan Bloch (‘27) and (right) Felix Feinbloom (‘27).
A New Era of School Spirit: Inside The Jungle’s Upgrades The student-run athletics account expands its team and content to boost engagement across MHS. dents. A larger group of students
than only seniors, allows for a
also brings higher expectations.
larger team to edit videos, plan
The ambitious new members
promo ideas, film content, and
The Jungle is an official stu-
of The Jungle entered the school
find fresh ways to get the student
dent-run social media account
year determined to boost impact
body excited about Mamaroneck
for Mamaroneck High School
by creating more content, in-
athletics. Established in 2013,
cluding game schedules, scores,
The Jungle is responsible for
themes, hype reels, and over-
posting real-time updates, scores,
all athletic updates, with some
and athletic schedules for varsity
content reaching over 25,000
sports through social media plat-
views. The team has continu-
forms like Twitter and Instagram.
ously covered all nine fall sports
With over three thousand
so viewers can stay up to date
By LIV NAZAR & LIZZIE CABRERA
followers
on
The
on Mamaroneck athletics. As
athletics.
Jungle has proven to be an ef-
The Jungle continues to grow,
panding
the
fective way to promote athletic
it raises the question: Is their
a
diverse
perspective
announcements and encourage
hard work having an impact?
on
Mamaroneck
athletics.
students to attend games and
Lila Turnamian (’27), a se-
Having a student-run out-
support their fellow classmates.
nior on The Jungle team, be-
let solely dedicated to athlet-
However, the group has decided
lieves
this
ics isn’t particularly common
to make several improvements
team to juniors has already
among high schools, but MHS’s
for the 2026-2027 school year.
made a significant impact on
Jungle exemplifies why more
it also excites the entire com-
students’ social media feeds
In the past, The Jungle was
the school community around
schools should adopt something
munity. Every team feels ap-
more exciting than ever, with
typically run by about six students,
Mamaroneck athletics.” She adds
similar. Not only does the social
preciated, student sections be-
a level of effort and collabora-
and participation was limited to
that a larger team only makes it
media account provide students
come louder, and school pride
tion that exceeds expectations.
seniors. However, this year, it has
easier to “promote our amaz-
with real-world experience in
is driven to a whole new level.
Thanks in part to The Jungle’s
opened participation to both se-
ing athletics through creativity.”
media management, market-
With its recent growth, it’s
efforts, athletic events have be-
niors and juniors, and the group
Opening this opportunity
ing, filmmaking, and other
clear that this year’s team has
come
now consists of about 20 stu-
up to all upperclassmen, rather
areas of content creation, but
the passion and drive to make
for students and supporters.
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Instagram,
“Expanding this team to juniors has already made a significant impact on the school community around Mamaroneck athletics.” -Lila Turnamian (’27)
that
“expanding
more
Additionally, group
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ex-
ensures
PHOTO COURTESY OF MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT A Mamaroneck volleyball gameday graphic.
must-attend
occasions
Sports