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The Student Perspective 200 Feet above the Hudson River

THE HALDANE OUTLOOK

The student perspective from 200 feet above the Hudson River
The Student Perspective 200 Feet above the Hudson River

THE HALDANE OUTLOOK

The Student Perspective 200 Feet above the Hudson River

THE HALDANE OUTLOOK

Opinion

Sexual Health Should be Standard

Sexual Health Should be Standard

By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2025

Novels, bookmarks, poetry collections...and contraception? That’s right-- Split Rock Books is now selling emergency contraception, also known as Plan B. Owners Heidi Shira Bender and her husband Michael...

History teacher, Kaitlyn Secor begins the polling for Haldane Students' mock election held in November.

Election Elicits Strong Student Responses

By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2025

November was the culmination of an intense political climate, and the importance of the 2024 election was not lost on Haldane. In the days leading up to the vote, history teachers Jackie McGrath and Kaitlyn...

Student Opinions on the Fjord Trail - Survey

Student Opinions on the Fjord Trail – Survey

By Lincoln Wayland, Managing Editor January 19, 2025

In Part One of what will be a two part series on this topic, students were invited to fill out a Google Form about the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, a proposed development project that would connect the...

Dress Coded! Breaking every rule of the Haldane Dress Code in one outfit. Concept by Henry Foley-Hedlund.

Dress Code Opinions

By Gabriela Perilli, Contributing Writer January 19, 2025

From choosing what to eat for breakfast to deciding where to go to college, students make countless decisions throughout their day. According to PBS News, it is estimated that a person will make an average...

MLK Jr.

Why MLK Day Should Still be Important to Us

By Rain Lee, Originals Editor January 19, 2025

As we approach January 20, Martin Luther King Jr Day, we should all look back to his work during the Black liberation movement and recognize his continued relevance. His nonviolent approach to civil injustice...

Senior Sophie Koch and sophomore Lachlan Koch and their family celebrate the holiday together in December in Australia.

Finding Meaning during the Holidays

By Helen Hutchison, Opinion Editor January 19, 2025

As we move out of the holiday season, Haldane students have time to reflect back on their holiday breaks. When asked about their favorite part of the holidays, students’ responses ranged from gift-giving...

Letters to the Editor

January 19, 2025

What a thrill to find a real true Haldane student newspaper on my desk this morning! I have skimmed it, and look forward to reading very closely. Congratulations to you and your whole team, Keira --...

Haldane Outlook Seal

Welcome to the Outlook

By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the very first issue of Haldane’s student-led newspaper, The Haldane Outlook! Born in the summer of 2024, The Outlook aims to bring you student news from the student...

The Columbus Day Debate

The Columbus Day Debate

By Dessa Bellamy Tarantino, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

The Columbus Day Debate returns every autumn, bringing conflict and conversation about the nature of the holiday and the man behind it. In 2021, the New York City Department of Education changed the...

Are Haldane Seniors Too Old for Halloween?

Are Haldane Seniors Too Old for Halloween?

By Alice Stevenson, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

Is anyone really too old to participate in a tradition? As the weather gets cooler and leaves change color, cafés start mass-producing pumpkin spice drinks and shops display their most exceptional Halloween...

Political signs compete for attention near the stoplight in Cold Spring.

Civic Engagement Starts Now

By Helen Hutchison, Opinion Editor November 2, 2024

Why should I care about politics, when I can’t even vote? As a student at Haldane, it’s easy to take our education about the government for granted. Across the nation, voter apathy is a large problem,...

Student Thoughts on the SAT

Student Thoughts on the SAT

By Anonymous Haldane High School Students, Contributing Writers November 1, 2024

"It's one test. Obviously someone who doesn't study or doesn't try will get a lower score than someone that does try in most cases; but it could be an off day for someone and they might not be in the head...

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