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Back to Articles News Back to Sections The Role of an Outgoing President By Cody Sung Volume 1 Issue 2 November 24, 2020 Image provided by Jeremy Enecio Election Day is for most politicians, especially for the executive branch. On November 3rd, people cast their ballots. On November 7th, 2020, 4 days after Election Day, major news networks announced that Former Vice President Joe Biden was going to be the next President of the United States. The time period from the election to the next inauguration is called the transition period, if there is a new president. So, what is this transition all about, and what’s the role of the outgoing president in it? First, we need to explain what happens during the transition. The General Services Administration (GSA) is the government organization behind the transition. It does everything from providing office space for the candidates to providing vital information to the Congressional Inaugural Committees (and other related organizations). It’s the central organization that authorizes the beginning of the presidential transition. If it doesn’t, then the government does not go into transition mode. During this time, the President-Elect's transition team has a meeting with the important staff of the outgoing administration and the president-elect is given access to the resources the president has, including security to keep him/her safe. The security includes restricted airspace above the president-elect's house. The “lame-duck” president (outgoing president) has a role too, though. The outgoing President can let the President-Elect read the President’s Daily Briefing so the new president can be prepared on January 20th to tackle the latest threats to the nation. In fact, President Truman let both candidates in 1952 read the President’s Daily Briefing due to him being upset that he didn’t learn about the US making an atomic bomb until over a week into his presidency. The outgoing president also invites the president-elect to the White House to have a conversation, which is what President Obama did for President Trump. Most importantly, the outgoing president must allow resources to be directed to the president-elect, including the President’s Daily Brief. In short, the outgoing President must provide the President-Elect with the intelligence and resources necessary to have a smooth change of power on January 20th, so the new president can govern on minute one. And yet there is one more thing traditionally done by the leaving president: writing a little note for the new Commander-in-Chief. President Obama wrote a friendly note to President Trump and placed it in the top drawer of the Resolute Desk, and President George W. Bush wrote a note to President Obama as well. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Science & Technology Back to Sections E/2022 E3 (ZTF) – The “Green” Comet By Elyas Layachi Volume 3 Issue 3 February 24, 2023 Image provided by Marca In March 2022, the comet E/2022 E3 (ZTF) was spotted by astronomers Bryce Bolin and Frank Masci near Jupiter. This comet contains a form of diatomic carbon, causing the comet to appear green when it is blasted by ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. This property of E/2022 E3 is the comet’s defining characteristic. However, what makes E/2022 E3 even more special is that the last time it has been visible to humans with the naked eye was during the Last Ice Age, over 50,000 years ago. Now, in 2023, the green comet is its closest to Earth, making for a marvelous sight for humans across the globe. The green comet (E/2022 E3) has a large elliptical orbit around the Sun located around the inner solar system, and it takes the object 50,000 Earth years to travel once around the Sun. As a result of its slow orbit in comparison to Earth’s one-year orbit, the comet is impossible to see for much of its orbit without technological aid. This was the case for the past 50,000 years, until February 1st and February 2nd of 2023, when the comet was a mere 26 million miles (about 41,842,944 km) from the surface of Earth. At such a distance, and with its distinct green hue, the green comet was visible to the naked eye at locations with low light pollution and clear skies. Viewers across the globe had the opportunity to view the rare green comet, and it is highly likely that we are the last humans to be able to view the green comet from Earth’s surface without technological aid for the next 50,000 years, due to the comet’s large orbit around the sun. The comet provided scientists with insight into the properties of diatomic carbon; the compound is not easily studied on Earth due to its high instability and reactivity. Furthermore, it can only be found in extremely energetic or low-oxygen environments like stars, comets, and the interstellar medium, according to phys.org . Comet E/2022 E3 is an incredibly special phenomenon, and its passage near Earth is a rare occurrence. However, the green comet is not the only rare celestial object set to illuminate the night sky, with objects such as other small asteroids and meteor showers set to appear regularly throughout the rest of the year. Additionally, with the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, more phenomena than ever before will be able to be studied by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), expanding our knowledge of the universe. Refrences: https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-green-comet-aka-comet-c-2022-e3-ztf/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64252258.amp BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Sports Back to Sections Cross Country Competition By Manal Layachi Volume 3 Issue 1 November 7, 2022 Image provided by Runner from the cross-country team On Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, the Varsity Cross Country team competed in the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior meets at Eisenhower Park. This was their last meet before the County Championships. It was a nice, sunny, but chilly fall day: the perfect weather for running and getting a faster time. There were many schools at this invitational, including New Hyde Park High School, Carey High School, and South Side High School. Many team members got a faster time, also known as a personal record. While I didn’t run as fast as I wanted to, I still had so much fun at this meet. I interviewed Coach Boyens and two runners from the team, Elyas Layachi and Zakaraya Layachi.  Zakaraya Layachi’s Responses: How do you think you did at the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior meets at Eisenhower? “I ran well and tried my hardest.” How did you feel after your race? “I felt like I almost died, and after the race I started to tell the runners to keep up the good work.” Did you get emotional about this being your last race to Eisenhower? “Yes. I felt emotional and sad that this was my last race at Eisenhower.” Are you sad that your last season of Cross Country at North is coming to an end? “Yes, because I will miss running with my teammates and being on the same team with my brother and sister.” Do you plan on running in college? “No. I ran cross country for fun and may run in the future.” What are some of your favorite phrases that Boyens says? “One my favorite phrases that Boyens says is ‘The grind never stops.’” When and why did you decide to join Cross Country? “I joined cross country during my junior year because I wanted to stay active and healthy every day.” What advice do you have for the future Cross Country team? “Work hard and the grind never stops.” How has running impacted your life? “Running made me feel less stressed, helped me with my academics and mental health, and contributed to the many friendships that I have made.” What life lessons have you learned during your running experience? “Running is worth it because at the end of the day I got faster, and my mental health was positively impacted. I also learned to never give up and push myself to the limit.” Elyas Layachi’s Responses: How do you think you did at the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior meets at Eisenhower? “I think I did alright. I was aiming to break 18 minutes at the meet but didn’t get my goal and instead got 18:16 as my official 5K time. However, I enjoyed the experience and still got a personal best for the season!” How did you feel after your race? “I was tired but dissatisfied. I had a goal going into the race but did not accomplish it. However, I was also glad that I made it through the race and still got a pb!” Did you get emotional about this being your last race to Eisenhower? “I did, especially in the last mile of the race. I realized that it was the end of my racing career at Eisenhower, so I picked up my speed in an effort to use every ounce of energy left in me. Also, while getting on the bus to leave the park, I thought of how I began my racing career at Eisenhower as a sophomore two years ago. I was proud of how far I came but was sad to leave the course.” Are you sad that your last season of Cross Country at North is coming to an end? “Most definitely. It is my favorite sport out of the three running sports I do at North, which are Cross Country, Winter Track, and Spring Track. I love how long the races are because they give me the opportunity to strategize and pick off runners one by one. I will miss racing for Valley Stream North High School at cross country meets for sure.” Do you plan on running in college? “I am unsure right now. While I know the commitment is higher for a college varsity distance athlete, I think I would be able to continue my running career in college. However, I am also considering doing other extracurriculars in college, including performing in the orchestra and chorus. If it is possible to do both, I would definitely run in college.” What are some of your favorite phrases that Boyens says? “Cross Country is a cerebral sport and requires cerebral fortitude.” “The grind never stops.” “Boyens is such a huge motivation in my running career. I admire how he comes out and runs with us every practice, despite his knee pain and other health limitations.” When and why did you decide to join cross country? “I joined cross country in my sophomore year in 2021 because I wanted to improve my fitness since I eventually wanted to become an astronaut. However, I decided to continue my racing career because I realized it is a sport I am good at compared to other sports I’ve played.” What advice do you have for the future of the Cross-Country team? “To keep grinding, despite the pain and fatigue, because in the end, it’s all worth the pain for the glory.” How has running impacted your life? “It made me a more disciplined person. Running every day for half an hour was something I never thought I would become accustomed to, but I eventually did. It taught me to keep grinding and working hard, so I could end up being successful, both academically and athletically. It also helped me manage my time since I had to juggle the sport with my other extracurriculars and academics.” What life lessons have you learned during your running experience? “I learned time management, leadership as a team captain, discipline, and how to live a healthy lifestyle. I will definitely look back upon my Cross-Country season for the rest of my life!” Coach Boyens’s Responses: How do you think the team did at the meet? “Great day! Lots of season best times! Proud of the team.” Why did you become a Cross Country coach even though you love to play football? “I love the idea of learning a new sport. I also love the training and challenge Cross Country provides.” How do you think the team will do at Counties? “I am hoping for some personal bests!” What is the hardest thing about running cross-country? “The discipline necessary to be a successful cross-country runner is like no other sport. You have to sacrifice a significant part of your life to be great.” How do you feel about the cross-country season ending? “Bittersweet. I love the championship season but am a bit sad that the season is almost finished.” What do you tell the Cross-Country team when they want to give up or don’t show up to practice? “Quitters never win, and winners never quit! I believe in you. You can do it!” When and why did you decide to join Cross Country? “I joined Cross Country during my junior year because I wanted to stay active and healthy every day.” After the races were over, everyone got together and took pictures. We were all sad about how this was the seniors’ last race at Eisenhower. It was emotional because the cross-country season was almost over. The cross-country season went by extremely fast, and the team has been working very hard all season. Cross Country is a challenging sport because it is all about your mentality. It is 80% mental and 20% physical. All runners are tough, both mentally and physically. As Coach Boyens says, “the grind never stops!” The Varsity Cross Country Team competed at the County Championships on Saturday, October 29th, 2022. Be sure to congratulate our awesome team and coaches. GO SPARTANS!! BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Who Do We Belong Madisen Dubose Volume 4 Issue 3 March 13, 2024 Image Provided by love our age “I am you; you are me. We are one. We have existed here for as long as we can remember. Do not forget what is given.” A voice echoed out into the darkness. It was cold and unfamiliar, yet warm... What was given? I didn’t know. I was floating, like a dream. Who... Am I? What are we? A question left unasked as eyes hazily open to a sea of black nothingness. This place was void of life. My body was heavy yet consciously, I was light like a feather. It didn’t make sense but was perfectly articulate. This is the birthplace ... I’m not sure how I knew, but the thoughts flooded in with profound knowledge I’ve never known of but lived all the same. The accident, on that day... I remember it. What made me, me. It was only bits and pieces, but... As my body’s matter soon began to materialize in this dark realm, I could understand my form again. It was all wrong. My arms stretched harshly with a crackle from my stressed bones, knees that can barely hold themselves up buckling in, long beast-like claws attached to my now ugly form. I tried to look at my face, but it was no longer there. The only thing to stare back were the large razor-sharp teeth that jutted from the deep void I now call a face. A true and pure monster I’ve become. All I could do was tear at my empty sockets, my sunken nose, my bladed teeth in rage and fear. For I've seen what I truly am now. No longer human. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Science & Technology Back to Sections The Great Conjunction: A Historic Phenomenon By Elyas Layachi Volume 1 Issue 4 January 20, 2021 Image provided by The Scottish Astrologer Introduction In 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered the four moons of Jupiter, as well as the rings of Saturn. These discoveries were historic in the sense that they changed our outlook on the solar system. First off, seeing that Jupiter also had moons, astronomers realized that the Earth wasn’t at the center of the universe, and that planets and celestial bodies orbited the sun. Just 13 years later, the first observable Great Conjunction ocurred. On December 21st, 2020, the winter solstice and shortest day of the year, this event occurred once again. However, the details make it far more historic than any conjunction within recent history. A Historic Moment According to scientists at NASA, the orbits of the planets around the sun is like a race. Here on Earth, we are like the viewers of the race from the side of the track. Jupiter and Saturn are like the runners of the race, and with an average distance of 456 million miles respectively, they can be looked at as racers in different lanes. When the Great Conjunction of December 21st occurred, to us it appeared as if the two runners were overlapping, Jupiter being in the innermost lane and Saturn being in the outermost lane. While a “great conjunction” usually occurs every twenty years, the great conjunction that occurred on the winter solstice was different in the sense that Jupiter and Saturn were not only lining up in the night sky, but they were also the closest they’ve ever been to each other in over 400 years, less than 0.2 degrees. The next time they will be this close in the observable sky is March 15th, 2080. Many people were interested and observed from various locations at which the Great Conjunction could be seen, from New York to Guatemala and even Australia. Other Phenomena in 2021 The great conjunction was a great astronomical way to end 2020 and set ourselves up for 2021, another year of major astronomical events. One of these includes a total lunar eclipse. At the end of May, when the sun, Earth, and moon align perfectly, a total lunar eclipse will occur, and it will be the first total lunar eclipse visible for most of the U.S. since 2019, so prepare to watch it this spring! On January 2nd and 3rd, the Quadrantids meteor shower occurred, with many more meteor showers occurring this year (check the following website for a calendar of astronomical events: Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2021 - Sea and Sky (seasky.org) ) In addition to astronomical events occurring, NASA will begin its efforts to send humans to the Moon, with the official beginning of its Artemis program (to be covered in a later article). BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Pumpkin Bars By Elaine Ching, Nora Rivera, and Angelina Odone Volume 2 Issue 2 November 19, 2021 Original photography by Angelina Odone In the mood for Thanksgiving-themed treats with a twist? Try these delectable Pumpkin Bars! What you’ll need: Crust: 2 cups and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 cup powdered sugar 1 ½ cups unsalted butter 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla Filling: 7 eggs ½ cup flour 2 ½ cups sugar Pinch of salt 1 cup of pumpkin filling Steps: Pre-heat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Cover pan in parchment paper. Make the crust: In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, salt, sugar, melted unsalted butter, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes Let cool for about 10 minutes Make filling: In another bowl combine eggs, flour, sugar, and pumpkin filling. Pour over crust. Then bake for 25-30 minutes or longer if needed. Let cool and enjoy! BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections How To: Self-Publish By Leah Tyme Volume 1 Issue 8 June 8, 2021 Original infographic by Shinedip Kundlas (click to enlarge) Before anything, choose a pen name Any young and aspiring writer should use an alias when publishing their first book to save some trouble later on. Whether your book becomes world-renowned, or it bombs in the first week it’s out, your real name will be forever attached to it. Everything you do from that point forward will be compared to your novel, and if your book doesn’t do very well, it could bring down your chances for opportunities in the future. When choosing your pen name, choose something that makes you sound like a real person. It may be tempting to choose something fantastical, but very few people will be enticed to read a book by “Maximus the Dragon Master”. Choose a shortened version of your name or mix together the names of friends and family, and you’ll find the name to publish your masterpiece under! Now, write your book Okay, so now you know what name you’re going to publish under, you need to write something to publish! Figure out what story you’re going to make whether it be an autobiography, a dramatic retelling of a dream you’ve had, or even just a poem. Make sure that you spend as much time as you need to really develop and explore the topics and themes that you’re writing about but don't forget to set deadlines for yourself as to not procrastinate. Once you have a final draft, make sure you go back and edit what you have! No one wants to read a book full of typos, and you won’t be happy with a novel full of mistakes. Get an external editor (aka a friend) Now, while editing and polishing up your work can be good and beneficial for you, if you keep scrutinizing your work you might end up rewriting the whole thing! Speaking from personal experience, don’t spend too much time editing and changing your draft. Get an editor to do that instead! It doesn’t matter if you hire a professional or if you send a friend your manuscript. Most people will know if something doesn’t flow quite right and will catch a plot hole better than you ever will. Peer review is one of the best tools that you can use, and I’m sure that your friends and family will be happy to read your work! Time to publish Now it’s time to publish your book. You can use Barnes & Noble Press or Kindle Direct Publishing to upload your completed book and use the platforms to monitor sales and popularity. KDP allows you to publish via eBook or paperback, and Press makes it easy to track your revenue. Marketing is everything Seeing as how you’re not going through a publishing firm to get your book out there, you’re going to have to promote your book yourself. Luckily, it’s the 21st century, and you can advertise anything through social media. A good strategy would be to make pages for your book on Twitter or Instagram, and you can even make ads on these websites to spread your book even more. And you’re an author You’ve done it! You wrote your book, you chose your pen name, you published it online, and you made sure that everyone and their mother knew what it was and where to find it. You’re officially a self-published author! References https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202172740 https://press.barnesandnoble.com/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2015/02/teenagers-10-steps-to-become-successfully-self-published/ https://www.sweetmessyfaith.com/home/teens-self-publishing-the-number-one-thing-you-must-do-and-its-not-edit-more BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles News Back to Sections Joe Biden Leads in Major Polls By Everton Prospere Volume 1 Issue 1 November 1, 2020 Image provided by NBC News As of October 28th, former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a lead in major polls nationwide over incumbent, Donald Trump. Polls conducted by NBC, CNN, and Fox currently show that the Democratic nominee holds a seven to ten point lead nationwide as well as in key swing states. In the battleground state of Florida, NBC news shows Biden holds the lead in seven polls, while the incumbent only holds the lead in one. Biden also holds the lead in all eight polls reported by NBC news in Pennsylvania, a state that historically is won by Democrats. However, in the 2016 election Pennsylvania was won by the Republican party. CNN reports that Joe Biden holds the lead in over 80 polls nationwide by an average of ten points, a historical lead in which only Bill Clinton held a higher poll lead in elections since 1968. (In comparison, Donald Trump holds the lead in no polls according to CNN, or none outside the poll’s margin of error). Fox news reports that the Democratic nominee holds a seven and a half point lead nationwide over the incumbent. In Georgia and Texas, states considered to be new to the battleground name that have historically voted Republican, Fox reports Joe Biden is catching up to Trump. In a recent Georgia poll Biden is tied with Trump, while in Texas, Trump maintains a four point lead. It should be noted that Georgia is historically known to go to the Republican Party. While many voters question the accuracy of polls, David Wasserman of NBC news stated that “Trump would probably need a larger polling miss than in 2016 to win re-election, and there’s no guarantee a systemic polling error this year would run in his favor”. Therefore, the polls are unlikely to err in the incumbent’s favor. In addition, Biden’s lead is steady in comparison to Clinton’s lead in 2016, proving that there is a more likely chance that these polls will reflect an accurate outcome. However, news sites such as The Hill report that the polls are wrong for multiple reasons. Authors at The Hill state that the tone of the questions, the sample of respondents, and the distrust of polls among Trump supporters should be taken into account because they are factors that may cause a lack of understanding and the President could be re-elected. Although there may be conflict regarding whether the polls are accurate, it is clear that Joe Biden currently has the lead by a large number. With that being said, all registered voters can exercise their voice in democracy, and only time will tell the actual outcome of the 2020 Presidential Election. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Sports Back to Sections How to Skate – from an Amateur Figure Skater By Olivia Neuner Volume 1 Issue 6 March 18, 2021 Image provided by NYC Parks Hello everyone! My name is Olivia, and I have been taking Figure Skating lessons for about 5 months. I started in November of 2020; I always thought it sounded fun, and with all school activities cancelled at the time, I “figured” it would be nice to try something new. I’m so glad about my decision and I am now planning on joining a skating team in college (It’s a really popular thing at all the up-north schools I applied to like UVM, UNH, UMaine. Today I would like to share my love for this sport and teach you the most basic skill needed to skate: how to not fall over. I’ve taken many friends with me to free skate over the last few months, and I’ve seen many falls, trips, and more, and have learned from both my lessons and observations the quickest way to get that first start. Tighten up those skates (You shouldn’t be able to lift your ankle in the skates, but you also should still have the circulation going) and let’s glide! The wall is your friend (but more like one that cheers you on from the sidelines) – One of the most common things I see at my weekly free skate is people clinging to the wall for dear life. Most commonly it’s because they feel terrified of falling over. DON’T DO THIS. When you rely so heavily on the wall, it will be even harder to get off than had you not used it at all. My suggestion is to start out near the wall. If you really need the stability, you can tap the wall with your right hand, or gently hold the hand of a more experienced friend (don’t lean on them too much, or you’ll both take a tumble). Glide, don’t “walk”- A common mistake for first timers is to try to walk across the ice - this will result in a fall quite quickly. As stated in #1 , stay close to the wall, and try to start a simple glide (if you have ever been on an elliptical, it’s a similar motion). It’s hard to describe, but you’ll know it once you do it. Make sure to lift your opposing foot to prepare for the other to land (ex. When you are gliding on your right foot, lift the left foot forward, in front of your right, to keep up your speed). The lift doesn’t have to be high; even an inch should suffice. Just make sure it’s off the ice. Use your knees - When you feel like you are losing your balance, slightly bend down and put both hands on your kneecaps. This will keep you from taking a flailing tumble. Having your knees loose and slightly bent while skating will also make it easier to glide: a stiff body is more likely to lose balance. If you have to fall, just let yourself - Flailing your arms around is not going to help you here; in fact, it will make you less stable than when you first lost your balance. If you feel yourself falling backwards, follow #3 and put your hands on your knees. If you are suddenly falling forward, this doesn’t always work. Here, I would suggest just letting the fall happen. Make sure to distribute your weight so you don’t damage a specific part of your body; I usually try to fall on my side with that same arm out (Let it be noted to avoid putting any weight on the wrist or ankle as you risk serious damage). This should result in a gentle slide rather than a slam and shouldn’t leave any side effects except for slight embarrassment. The next time you go skating, hopefully these tips will have you gliding in no time! BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Sports Back to Sections All County Athletes By Aleeza Dhillon Volume 3 Issue 3 February 24, 2023 Image provided by VSN XC/TF Instagram Listed below are all the All-County winners from North’s Winter Track team: All-County Girls Nattaly Lindo (11th grade) County Champion – Shot Put, County Champion – 20lb Weight Throw Melissa Innocent (12th grade) 2nd place – 3000m, 2nd place – 1500m, 3rd place – 1000m Moanna Thelusca (11th grade) 2nd place – 20lb Weight Throw Sahar Ali (10th grade) 2nd place – 1500m Racewalk Gabriela Mensah (12th grade) 3rd place – Triple Jump Brooke Fessler (11th grade) 3rd place – High Jump Haley Quinlan (9th grade) 3rd place – 1500m Racewalk All-County Boys Joshua Lopez (12th grade) County Champion – Shot Put Kevin Beltran (11th grade) 2nd place – 1000m, 2nd place – 1600m Sedgeley Duperval (11th grade) 2nd place – 300m, 2nd place – Long Jump Ethan Smalls (12th grade) 2nd place – 25lb Weight Throw On February 7th, North’s winter track team competed in the County Championship at St. Anthony’s High School. Boys’ and girls’ teams placed second in the County, with many athletes getting a new personal best! The team was Conference Champions this year, their 15th championship in a row. All-Conference Melissa Innocent (12th grade) Conference Champion – 3000m, 1500m and 1000m Gabriela Mensah (12th grade) Conference Champion – Long Jump and Triple Jump Moanna Thelusca (11th grade) Conference Champion – 20lb Weight Throw, 2nd place – Shot Put Nattaly Lindo (11th grade) Conference Champion – Shot Put, 2nd place – 20lb Weight Throw Charis Hackman (12th grade) Conference Champion – 4x400m Relay, 3rd place – High Jump Sahar Ali (10th grade) Conference Champion – 1500m Racewalk Victoria Singh (10th grade) Conference Champion – 4x400m Relay Kyla Lodge (12th grade) Conference Champion – 4x400m Relay Anaiya Jarrell (11th grade) Conference Champion – 4x400m Relay Brooke Fessler (11th grade) 2nd place – High Jump, 3rd place – Triple Jump Ericka Leus (10th grade) 3rd place – 55m Hurdles Haley Quinlan (9th grade) 3rd place – 1500m Racewalk All the athletes on the team worked their hardest to have an amazing season. The coaches, Mike Frazer and Tim Boyens, are proud of all the improvements and progress their athletes have made. Great job to everyone on the team, and let’s hope for an amazing spring season. BACK TO TOP