During April, Arab culture and the Arab American communities in our nation are recognized and celebrated for their contributions to America. April is a time to learn about Arab culture and traditions. Contrary to popular belief, the word Arab is not the same as the words Arabic and Arabian. Arab refers to the people, Arabic refers to the Arab language...
The Batman is the best of the Caped Crusader films
The Batman is what some might consider to be a “work of art.” Almost every aspect of the film is perfect, and the movie most definitely compensates for its extensive runtime. Olympic Heights senior Thomas Pardo describes The Batman as “peak comic cinematography,” and said that “there could have been nothing better.” With this movie and Suicide Squad, DC is slowly rebooting their studio, and...
Opinion – The Realities of Prom Culture
For any high school junior, prom is one of the largest events of the year, along with AP tests, SATs and ACTs, and the beginning of college applications. At Ramapo High School, like most schools with a privileged upper-middle-class student body, prom is an extravagant event. Dresses cost as much as college textbooks, transportation budgets are upwards of $1,000, and...
Should U.S. Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent?
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, the Sunshine Protection Bill of 2021 passed the Senate by a unanimous voice vote. The bill would make Daylight Savings Time, which is currently in effect from March 13, 2022, to November 6, 2022, permanent. Daylight Savings Time, or DST, is a clock shift one hour forward in the interest of longer days and a...
Jackass Forever Streaming Now
After 12 years the Jackass franchise has made a comeback in the movie industry. After getting great reviews from multiple sources, director Jeff Tremaine finishes another successful Jackass Film called Jackass Forever. Many students have seen this movie in theaters and really liked it. “I really enjoyed the movie and thought this one was the best out of all of them....
How divorce impacts adolescents
When parents make the decision to end their marriages, kids react in different ways. According to Involvement, 40-50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce–more specifically 750,000 divorces in the U.S. each year. Children’s and teens’ depression, anxiety, and other problem rates have gone up due to having divorced parents or guardians. Teens from divorced households are more likely to...
Newest Batman movie: What’s all the rage?
On March 4, movie theaters were more crowded than they have been since the pandemic hit, as The Batman premiered on the big screen. With an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and a $150 million dollar budget, The Batman is climbing the ladder of success. According to Variety, The Batman has treaded ways to get to the top. The entertainment site states, “After only 10 days...
No-Shave March Raises $640 for Cancer Care Packages
The end of March marks the end of facial hair for students at NDA. A prominent rule at NDA is that male students must have a clean-shaven face, but at the beginning of March they were given the choice to buy a $20 pin to grow out their facial hair for the month. “It’s a fun event and helps raise...
Community circle celebrates Scholars of Month, High Flyers
The cheerleaders performed at the start of the community circle as the Amani Public Charter School family celebrated the Scholars of the Month and the High Flyers. High Flyers get to go on trips for their accomplishments during the year they are good students. They have pizza parties and receive gifts from their teachers and principals. Amani has a wonderful...
Student Perspective: Door Alarm Distractions
Over the past few weeks, most Bellows Free Academy students and staff have become very familiar with PA system testing issues and lack of passing time bells making for an interesting assortment of sounds throughout the day. Another contributor has been the addition of alarms to all BFA doors, minus the connector. The Mercury spoke to Heather Fitzgibbons, one of BFA’s...