In Memory of Mr Beck

Dear POBJFK, It is with great sadness that we write this post about this unfortunate event. Our beloved club advisor and incredible teacher, Mr. Joseph Beck, has passed away peacefully in his sleep. Mr. Beck…

There’s no place like home

After years of being a nomadic National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Islanders have finally found their home: UBS Arena. This $1.1 billion venue is the long-awaited ice rink for the Islanders. They periodically moved…

No Choice

The new Tame Impala song, “No Choice,” dropped between 9:30AM and 10:00AM with no indication beyond Apple Music metadata. It is a B-side from the album The Slow Rush, which came out in February 2020,…

Omicron

You’ve heard of the Delta Variant, but have you heard of the Omicron? That’s right, Covid-19 has a new strand and it’s coming in guns blazing. First identified in Botswana and South Africa, the Omicron…

COVID-19 Cases Back on the Rise on Long…

On Long Island, it has seemed as if we have reached the rear end of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Restaurants opened back up and can be entered without masks, sports games and concerts can be attended…

The Longest Partial Eclipse in Almost 600 Years

On Thursday night, November 18, the Moon appeared to have a deep, reddish hue, marking the start of a significant partial lunar eclipse. NASA defines lunar eclipses as the precise positioning of the Earth between…

Screen Time and the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted each of our lives in different ways. Whether it is dealing with online school or work, being separated from friends and relatives, or having more time to yourself, the pandemic…

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten…

When Black Panther hit the big screens back in 2018, it grossed 1 billion dollars worldwide and gave Marvel Studios its first Oscar award. However, Black Panther was more than just a good story. With…

My Experience with Regeneron STS

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is a rigorous research competition available to high school seniors. It encourages students to stretch their academic capabilities by going beyond coursework, into the depths of current scientific…

Dealing with the Shortage

With all the different colors, makes, models, and types out there, one would have never thought there would be a shortage of cars. Although dealerships might still look full now, potential buyers struggle to find…