Summer 2024

S​tudent

P​ost

The “Student Post” is an online ​newspaper created by the 4th-6th ​grade students of the Journalism ​and Broadcasting summer ​enrichment class. The goal of this ​5 week class was for students to ​learn about journalism and ​broadcasting while practicing ​their writing and speaking skills.

Meet Our Writers

Owen Downer

My name is Owen Downer. I’m 11 years old and I’m going into 6th grade. One of my ​favorite activities is playing basketball. My favorite team is the Philadelphia 76ers. I go to ​Kennedy School.

Elle Downer

My name is Elle Downer and I’m 10 years old, I will be going into 5th grade S.T.E.A.M. I ​love to play basketball and do other sports. One of my other hobbies is doing arts and ​crafts.

Nourhan Darwaz​eh

I go to Lincoln School maybe transferring to Robert Futon I am 11 and I have a hobby of ​dancing soccer taekwondo I'm a brown stripe I’m the last belt to black and I am an anime ​nerd

Charlie Hvasta Jr

My name is Charlie Hvasta jr. I am 9 years old and 5’9 tall.

Sometimes I get pink or red eye like an apple red..

Sometimes I am afraid of getting lost or being alone.

The school I go to is Horace Mann and I am going to have eye surgery next year.


Damien Ga​rcia

I am 10 years old. I go to Horace Mann. I love waffles and to play games.

Brianny Ji​menez

Something about me is that I like to play soccer and the school I go to is McKinley school ​and I am from the Dominican Republic. I am ​9​-years-old.


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Luis Escobar

My name is Luis Escobar. I am 12 years old. I go to Kennedy School. I was born in ​Colombia and I arrived in the US 10 months ago. I like to play soccer in my free time.

S​amed Al-Sadi

MY NAME IS SAMED AND MY LAST NAME IS ALSADI

MY AGE IS 13. I AM IN SIXTH GRADE. MY COUNTRY IS YEMEN AND I CAME TO THE ​US A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I LOVE SPORTS.


Layal Ab​u-Ali

My name is Layal and I am going to 5th grade. I go to school at Robert Fulton and my ​favori​te thing to do is go to the pool. I have 3 siblings: 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Kayla Correa

I am 10 years old and what I like to do for fun is play soccer with my friends. I am also ​kind and nice. Horace Mann was my old school.


Editorials

An editorial is an opinion ​article. A good editorial ​should include reasons or ​evidence to support the ​opinion.

by: Owen Downer

Sports Should be ​Mandatory at a ​Young Age

I think sports or any active activity should be mandatory at a young age. If you were to ​do sports you would have a good healthy long life. Being healthy will make you ​stronger which you need in basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, or boxing. ​Another benefit of being healthy is you get to live longer and you can do other stuff ​you haven’t done before. Living longer means you can also spend more time with ​family and friends.

My second reason why sports should be mandatory is because if you do sports at a ​young age you will probably like it more and become better at it when you grow up. If ​you’re good at that sport you win more games and you might even win ​championships. If you win the championships you might get a party. Also if you’re ​good at that sport you might even win a trophy. For example Joel Embiid started ​basketball when he was 14 years old and he got into the NBA when he was about 20 ​years old.

My third reason on why sports should be mandatory is because if you are good ​enough at that sport you will maybe become successful. If you’re amazing at basketball ​then you might get drafted into the NBA or WNBA. If you do get into the NBA or ​WNBA you’ll get a lot of money. Also if you do make it you will become famous. Also ​people you have known for a long time will be very proud of you, like friends or family.



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By: Brianny Jimenez

Hot and Sweaty ​Makes Learning ​Hard

Schools should have air conditioning because the weather is very ​hot in the summer and makes people hot. When people are too hot ​they get distracted and can’t focus.

Sometimes the weather is extremely hot in the class and kids get ​dehydrated and don’t feel good. Teachers also can feel nauseous and ​dizzy. If the school had air conditioner teachers and students would ​not feel nauseous and dizzy. Also hopefully in the future we can get ​air conditioners in school.

When a kid is dehydrated they could get sweaty and can have a ​hard time focusing. When it's hot, you feel weird and sick and when ​it’s extremely hot, it is difficult to pay attention to the teachers and ​teachers get upset at you. If school had air conditioning kids would ​pay more attention then they usually do in the summer.


By: Elle Downer

More Celebration ​Breaks at Schools

There are many holidays celebrated all over the world. But some of them are not as ​recognized and schools will often not have a day off. So I think that because some students are ​from different parts of the world they might celebrate these kinds of holidays. Schools should ​celebrate all holidays by giving students the day off.

One reason is that if schools don’t have days off, but but a student wants to celebrate with ​their family, it might cause them to miss a day or two of school. This could also cause them to ​fall behind, and put stress on them. So to prevent that, kids should get a break.

My second reason is that kids that don’t celebrate these holidays have a chance to take a ​break from school for a while and relax. This might also give them a chance to possibly study for ​a test or catch up on more school work. Also, they might want to spend time with their families.

My last reason is that it is just a way so that students can have time to have a celebration with ​their family and other relatives. An example I have of this is the Eid celebration which schools in ​North Bergen, NJ have off on this holiday so the kids have time to party.

That is why I think it is mandatory for all schools to have off on these holidays so kids can go ​home to celebrate and have fun.


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By: Layal Abu-Ali

Uniforms in Schools

Did you ever think what would happen if uniforms were ​banned? Well I think that uniforms are a great quality about ​school because if there were no uniforms then students can be ​made fun of. Also with uniforms kids do not have to worry about ​what they have to wear in the morning. Another reason why ​uniforms should still be worn in school is because then the ​principal will know if that student goes to this school. Lastly, ​uniforms do not need accessories but other outfits do.

I have plenty of reasons for my statement, one of them is that ​uniforms make it easy for the principal and vice principal to know ​if you go to that school or not.



Uniforms make it easier to get dressed in the morning. Were you ever late to school because ​it was spirit week and you wanted to put on that kind of outfit that can happen everyday if ​uniforms were banned? You have to look for shoes to match your outfit too with other stuff ​and that can take a long time. Uniforms make it easy to get ready in the morning so you are not ​late to school.


by: Samed Al-Sadi

Soccer is the Best ​Sport

Soccer is the best sport because:

  1. It requires team spirit.
  2. It is played by my family members.
  3. It surpasses basketball.
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By: Nourhan Darwazeh

"Demon Slayer: the ​Mugen Train Arc" is a ​Great Movie

"Demon Slayer: the Mugen Train Arc" is a great movie because of its well-​developed characters, amazing animation, and compelling plot that ​provides good drama. Fans love it because they get to see their favorite ​characters in action. Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira fight to ensure ​humanity's survival while facing the enemy, Muzan Kibutsuji, who ​summons demons into the world.

1) The animation is impressive, enhancing the overall experience of the ​movie.

2) The drama in the plot is engaging and well-executed. For example, when ​Tanjiro returns from helping his village, he discovers his family brutally ​murdered, and Nezuko, who is now a demon, is the only survivor. Gyiu, a ​Hashira, tries to kill Nezuko, but she proves him wrong by protecting ​Tanjiro.


By: Charlie Hvasta Jr.

Disney is the Best ​Place

The place I want to go to is Disney World. They have so ​many fun rides there and really good food such as ​candy. They also have toys, hats, and other stuff. They ​also have people that dress like different characters, for ​example from Disney world Joy from the movie Inside ​Out or Woody from Toy Story or other characters.

by: Kayla Correa

Should Kids Have ​Homework Over the ​Weekend?

Kids shouldn’t have homework on the weekends because they need more ​time to have fun, they need a break from school, and they might not have ​time to finish it.


Having fun helps us learn because we can remember the games we play and ​the things we learn.Homework might be too hard to do alone and they ​might get bothered.


Students need a break from school.Schoolwork is too hard and students ​might get stressed out.Some kids just want to have fun and play,like have ​free time.


Kids might have things to do after school. Some kids might have to babysit ​their brother or sister because parents are too busy.If a kid plays sports and ​has practice they won’t have time to finish homework.


Reviews

A book or movie review ​allows the writer to tell the ​audience about a work ​while also giving criticism.

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Inside Out (2015)

Movie review by Samed Al-​Sadi

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Spy Kids (2001)

Movie review by Nourhan ​Darwazeh

Under the Boardwalk

Movie review by Kayla Correa

The Book of Life (2014)

Movie review by Luis ​Gulliermo Escobar

Despicable Me 4 (2024)

Movie review by Damian ​Garcia

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Inside Out 2

Movie review by Charlie ​Hvasta Jr.

Diary of Wimpy Kid: The ​Wrecking Ball

Book review by Brianny ​Jimenez

Oral Interviews

Interviews help the audience learn about the subject while ​also allowing the reporter to work on creating and asking ​interesting questions. Our reporters worked on their self-​confidence, their voice volume, and their oral speaking skills ​while also learning the importance of asking probing ​questions.

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Celebrity Sitting and Giving an Interview to Female Journalist
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Nourhan Darwezeh ​and Ms. Nazar

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Charlie Hvasta ​Jr. and Layal ​Abu-Ali

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Brianny Jimenez ​and Samed Al-​Sadi

Damien Garcia ​and Luis ​Guillermo ​Escobar

By Layal Abu-Ali

All About Samed

How old are you? I am 12 years old.

What's your favorite drink? I like to drink apple juice ​because he also likes fruit.

What's your favorite planet? I like Jupiter because. I ​like the colors on this planet.

What is your favorite color? I like the color blue ​because my bird from Yemen that died was blue.

What is a job you want to do when you? I do not ​know

What's your favorite animal? A dragon because I like ​the colors on it.

Who is your favorite person ever? My mom because ​she cooks for him.


By Damien Garcia

Learning About ​Charlie

How are you feeling?

I feel fine.


Where do you like to go in your free time?

Mostly to the park.


When is your birthday?

August 30.


What is your favorite game?

Pacman because it is so much fun.


Why is super marlo your favorite movie?

I like it since I was little.


Who is your best friend?

My best friend is Damian.


By Samed Al-Sadi

Primary Interview

How are you? Good


Where are you from? Palestine


How old are you? 10


What do you do for fun? Basketball


What do you play soccer with? Father


What is your favorite movie? Inside Out 2



By Charlie Hvasta Jr.

Damian

What's your name? Damian Garcia


How old are you ? 10


Where are are you going for vacation? Mexico when I ​finished summer school.


What year were you born in? March 2014


How is your life? Fine because I play with friends.


Why did you come here? I want to get better a writing.


When is your is birthday? March 4


Who do you live with? My parents and brother and sister


Comic Strips

Everyday Life

by Samed Al-Sadi

Alex and his

Friend

by Brianny ​Jimenez

Lost Bing Bong

by Layal Abu-Ali

Just Clean ​Your Room

by Charlie ​Hvasta Jr

World
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Fast Facts of the USA

by Samed Al-Sadi

HAMBURGERR

Popular Foods

  1. Hamburger 85%
  2. French fries 84%
  3. Grilled cheese 75%


Popular Sports

  1. Football
  2. Basketball

Most Important Person

George Washington was an ​American Founding Father, military ​officer, and politician who served ​as the first president of the United ​States from 1789 to 1797.

Beautiful Facts ABout DR by ​Brianny Jimenez

Sancocho de Costilla

The Dominican Republic has a ​lot of different dishes to try ​out but my favorite dish is ​sancocho because sancocho has ​a lot of ingredients. For ​example, cilantro, corn, rice, ​carrots, and most importantly ​avocado.

Also another thing that is ​important is baseball. Baseball ​is a sport that every ​Dominican should know how to ​play. Fun fact: the Dominican ​baseball team is one of the ​best in the world.

Beach

The Dominican Republic has ​really beautiful b​eaches.

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by Layal Abu-Ali

Mexico’s most famous dish is tacos. Mexican ​tacos can include: “beef, chicken, pork, fish, ​and shellfish as well as vegetables such as ​lettuce, cabbage, radishes, chiles, and ​tomatoes. Tacos can also be vegetarian, ​filled with refried beans, avocado, ​potatoes, and cheese.” In Mexico I learned ​from research that people use corn ​tortillas and that “Corn tortillas have ​been a traditional staple of the Mexican ​diet for generations, but modern flour ​tortillas now provide an alternative that's ​become just as popular. It's thought that ​flour tortillas originated somewhere in ​Northern Mexico, andnow they are often ​the choice for dishes like burritos and ​tacos.¨

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Brazilian Team

Brazil’s Soccer ​Te​am

by Damian Garcia

Brazil is the most successful team in the FIFA World Cup, ​being crowned winner five times: 1958, 1962,1970;1994;2002.


Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil .


Neymar is Brazil's all time top scorer with 79 goals.


Marta is considered the greatest female soccer player of all ​time.


The best soccer players from Brazil; Pele, Ronaldo, ​Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, and Romario.


Food in Ecuador

by Charlie Hvasta Jr.

Ecuador has a lot of good food such as ​shrimp and rice. I had shrimp and rice ​from a Hibachi restaurant. Also, I ​celebrated my birthday there in August ​2023. It was the best time of my life! We ​ate a plain cake with blue frosting and it ​was so good.


My favorite breakfast food in Ecuador ​was egg and ham in the morning which ​my grandmother made. For lunch I had ​McDonald’s which is also food that is ​made in the USA. I had my first Big Mac ​ever and I removed the pickles and ​onions because I don’t like them.


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By: Luis Escobar

Colombia

Colombia is a country with a population of 51.609.000 ​people and there are thousands of wonders. I'm going to ​give you 4 facts that you didn’t know about Colombia.


Culture: Culture in Colombia is an experience in itself, ​with music, gastronomy and local charm. In the various ​regions and spaces art, music and traditions merge that ​embody the joy of the locals. Colombia is known as “the ​country of 10000 rhythms.


Food: The most popular food in colombia is the tray ​paisa, The paisa tray brings

beans , eggs , rice , pork , chorizo and ripe plantain.


Famous tourist attractions: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, ​Monserrate, Carnaval de Barranquilla


Famous people: Shakira, Pablo Escobar, James ​Rodriguez, Carlos Vives, Carlos Valderrama, J Balvin, ​Karol G, Maluma, Radamel Falcao.


Colombian Flag in Bogota, Colombia

Summer Olympics

The Olympics

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The Olympics are the leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter ​sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a ​variety of competitions.


  • The first Olympic games took place in 776 BC
  • Women have been allowed to compete in the Olympics since 1900
  • The six colors: blue yellow black green red and the white background where chosen ​because every nation flag contains at least one of them
  • There have been 30 Summer Olympic Games held in 21 cities, and 24 Winter Olympic ​Games also held in 21 cities.
  • Some games that are played in the Olympics are basketball, baseball, boxing, ​volleyball, ski jumping, and table tennis




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Some of the Sports at the Summer and Winter ​Olympics

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Winter Olympics

Skiing

Ice hockey

Figure skating

Snowboard

Ski jumping

Cross country skiing

Speed skating

Biathlon

Bobsleigh

Curling


Summer Olympics

Basketball

Swimming

Water polo

Boxing

Badminton

Cycling

Volleyball

Diving

Golf

Gymnastics


by Damian Garcia

US Men’s Basketball Team

b​y Samed Al-Sadi

The current Gold medalist is team USA who beat ​France 87-82 in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Australia ​took home the bronze that year. Team USA has won ​gold medals in five Summer Games.


The result was between the United States of America ​and Serbia 110-84 For the benefit of the United States ​of America The star of the match was LeBron James ​The United States of America has won five ​consecutive medals, which makes it one of the best ​teams.


The 2024 USA Men's Basketball Team is:

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)

Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)

Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)

Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)

Anthony (Los Angeles Lakers)

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)

Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

Derrick White (Boston Celtics)