By Emma Jonas ‘23, Opinion Editor The other day, I found myself conversing with some of my peers about Heschel students’ high stress levels. We wanted to find the core reason behind why students are so stressed so often. We ultimately agreed on an answer: the immense pressure surrounding math […]
Other News
Heschel Adds Milk
By Caleb Friedman ‘23, Staff Writer and Jared Levy ‘23, Sports Editor Milk: a smooth, high protein beverage straight from the udders of America’s finest. In their most recent attempt to enhance the Heschel experience, the administration changed all of the water fountains and water bottles to milk. Our sources […]
Alumni Update: Abby Fisher
By Emma Jonas ‘23, Opinion Editor Former Helios Editor-in-Chief and 2019 Heschel graduate Abby Fisher is now a junior at Wesleyan University. She is an English major, a decision which she remarked should come as no surprise to any of her Heschel teachers, and is minoring in Jewish Studies. Fisher […]
Heschel Helpdesk
By Anonymous Question: How do I avoid conformity in the face of social pressure? Dear Anonymous, Thanks for your submission! Honestly, I confess that I have felt and even succumbed to social pressures myself. I would be lying if I said that I am above the temptation to conform and […]
Heschel Fellows, More like Heschel Felons
By Eliza Fisher ‘23, Editor-in-Chief and Sammy Fisher ‘25, Staff Writer The Heschel halls usually feel like a safe space, but it’s hard to feel that way when two of Heschel’s most community-oriented faculty members are actively stealing from the school’s very own student body. Jewish and Student Life fellows […]
Heschel Showcases Students’ Poetry
By Jed Cosgrove ‘23, News Editor During Heschel’s Poetry Month, the English Department organized a poetry unit for students to learn the ins-and-outs of writing poetry. The course culminated with each student writing a poem about something personal and meaningful to them. “Some students really came out of their shell […]
Central America Secedes from the Americas
By Jared Levy ‘23, Sports Editor, and Caleb Friedman ‘23, Staff Writer After a heated diplomatic summit regarding comments made by the High Grand Supreme Dictator-For-Life of FEDNA (FedEration of Da North America), the Exalted Ruler Monarch Majesty of FEDCBA (FedEration of Da Central America – the B doesn’t stand […]
Bag-Chasing Addiction Strikes Heschel
By Jared Levy ‘23, Sports Editor The Entrepreneurship Club is one of Heschel’s most esteemed clubs. In a recent meeting, club leader junior Tessa Butler explained the slang term “Bag-Chasing” to members. “‘Bag-Chasing’ is the act of grinding to get money and become successful,” Butler explained. Apparently, students were so […]
Julian Anderson Becomes Heschel’s Newest Addition to the Faculty
By Sophie Gross ‘23, Staff Writer Ever since English teacher Elana Anderson left Heschel to go on maternity leave, students and faculty have been speculating about who her temporary replacement will be. However, last night, Head of English Department Mari Tetzeli announced, in an email to the whole school, that […]
Secret Karaoke Club Disturbs Test Taking
By Shanee Goldman ‘23, Heschel Beat Coordinator Unbeknownst to many, Heschel has a secret karaoke club. Despite the club’s absence at clubs’ fair and the general confusion surrounding its formation, the group’s membership is thriving. The elusive group meets every Tuesday and Wednesday during fifth period on the sixth floor. […]
Goblin Haunts the Student Lounge Vending Machine
By Elizabeth Ciment ‘24, Staff Writer There is a goblin living under the vending machine. His name is Dave and he really likes Cheesy Doodles. Now, I know that he doesn’t sound very menacing right now, but trust me, Dave is thoroughly frightening. He is gray and covered in spikes […]
Heschel Starts New Goat Yoga Minyan
By Shira Mack ‘24, Assistant Features Editor and Karen Messer ‘24, Assistant News Editor Introducing…GOAT YOGA MINYAN! Debuting this past Friday, this minyan was established by Rabbi Jonathan Klatt in response to countless requests from students to bring goats to tefillah. The goat yoga minyan features live goats trained to […]