The Phoenix The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria Astoria, NY
Issue Date: Friday, May 04, 2012 Issue: 3rd Edition 2011-2012 Last Update: Wednesday, May 09, 2012

  • WAR: United States vs. Women

    Wednesday, May 09, 2012 By: Nancy Larcher '14

    When you ask an American about their worries for the future and what they hope that the President will focus on, they’ll invariably answer, “The economy. Job stability. Making sure that the US is safe

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  • The Tenuous Relationship Between Women and the US Government

    Wednesday, May 09, 2012 By: Nancy Larcher '14

    You are a woman in the United States of America. Right now, you are losing access to women’s health programs because of partisanship and as a result, can’t afford health insurance due to the higher co

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  • US Soldiers’ New Mission: Staying Mentally Heathly

    Wednesday, May 09, 2012 By: Nancy Larcher '14

    A year has passed and your tour is ending. You get off the plane and see your family with balloons, posters, and even a TV camera or two, joining in the joyous reunion. What the public doesn’t see is

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  • They're Still Human

    Wednesday, May 09, 2012 By: Brooke Lopez '14

    After all we’re all born equal under one nation. Then ask anyone how they feel about same-sex marriage, that’s when the talk of equality stops.

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  • Don't Mind Us, We're Just Observing

    Wednesday, May 09, 2012 By: Hafsa Sabri '14

    Check out this Hafsa Sabri's political cartoon.

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  • Trayvon Martin: Still Awaiting Justice

    Monday, May 07, 2012 By: Salsabil Hena '14

    A small town case of the shooting of a 17-year old black teen named Trayvon Martin has turned into a national controversy with the American commonwealth being preoccupied by questions that deal with r

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  • Let's Go Italy!: TYWLS International Trip Guide

    Monday, May 07, 2012 By: Lisbeth Perez '13

    Lisbeth Perez '13 provides a thorough guide for students traveling abroad next year.

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  • Girl on Fire

    Monday, May 07, 2012 By: Farzana Aktar '15

    Farzana Aktar '15 reviews Suzanne Collins' best selling novel, the Hunger Games.

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  • SAT Teacher By Day, Indie Rocker By Night

    Monday, May 07, 2012 By: Christina Butan

    In that moment, with his eyes shut tight, hands clenched and vocal chords pulsing through the veins of his neck, Ryan Dieringer’s two lives -- SAT teacher by day, indie rocker by night -- collided.

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  • Friend Request Accepted

    Monday, May 07, 2012 By: Jasmina Lukolic '14

    So is it really okay for students and teachers to be connected through Facebook?

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SAT Teacher By Day, Indie Rocker By Night
SAT Teacher By Day, Indie Rocker By Night
Monday, May 07, 2012 By Christina Butan
In that moment, with his eyes shut tight, hands clenched and vocal chords pulsing through the veins of his neck, Ryan Dieringer’s two lives -- SAT teacher by day, indie rocker by night -- collided.
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Let's Go Italy!: TYWLS International Trip Guide
Monday, May 07, 2012 By Lisbeth Perez '13
Lisbeth Perez '13 provides a thorough guide for students traveling abroad next year.
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Who is Suzanne Collins?
Who is Suzanne Collins?
Monday, May 07, 2012 By Noura Mahmoud '14
Noura Mahmoud '14 provides some background information about Suzanne Collins, the popular author of the Hunger Games series.
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