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THS Students Take Part in 4v4 Volleyball Tournament
THS Students Take Part in 4v4 Volleyball Tournament
December 12, 2024
Indian Culture Club Celebrates Diwali with Tiger Tots
Indian Culture Club Celebrates Diwali with Tiger Tots
November 21, 2024
Tenafly Gets Hot Late, on 3-Game Win Streak
Tenafly Gets Hot Late, on 3-Game Win Streak
October 31, 2024
Maugham Elementary Students Make Headlines
Maugham Elementary Students Make Headlines
October 31, 2024
A side view of Shawn singing in the class
My Journey of Composing a Song for AP Lang Class
October 31, 2024
Jonathan Elkhoury
The Spread of Diversity in Israel
December 5, 2024
Hassabis’ incredible contributions to artificial intelligence haven’t gone unnoticed.
Demis Hassabis Wins the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry
October 17, 2024
Starfield Library in South Korea. It previously held various exhibitions on Han's works.
Writer Han Kang Takes Home the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
October 17, 2024
Julie O'Connor Runs for Councilwoman
Julie O’Connor Runs for Councilwoman
October 11, 2024
New School Year, New Teachers, New Promotions
New School Year, New Teachers, New Promotions
September 26, 2024
Ocean in Chigasaki
My Little Message to You
June 13, 2024
Stop Hitting Snooze
Stop Hitting Snooze
April 25, 2024
Hiking trip image
Tiyule
April 18, 2024
New York City
Drippy NYC
April 12, 2024
Hitting the Brakes
Hitting the Brakes
April 11, 2024
Brett Yang and Eddy Chen as composers Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Shostakovich, and Beethoven.
Is TwoSet Violin “Bach” For Real?
December 12, 2024
Kendrick Lamar Drives Hip-Hop into New Territory with GNX
Kendrick Lamar Drives Hip-Hop into New Territory with GNX
December 6, 2024
The End of an Era: The Finale of Taylor Swift’s Tour
The End of an Era: The Finale of Taylor Swift’s Tour
December 5, 2024
Chromakopia: Good or Bad?
Chromakopia: Good or Bad?
October 31, 2024
Oasis Band Reunites in Manchester Despite Fraternal Rivalry
Oasis Band Reunites in Manchester Despite Fraternal Rivalry
October 23, 2024
Spotify Wrapped 2024 : Just Not the Vibe?
Spotify Wrapped 2024 : Just Not the Vibe?
December 5, 2024
Iris’s Focus: “It's Never Over,” Celebrating 30 Years of Jeff Buckley’s Grace
Iris’s Focus: “It’s Never Over,” Celebrating 30 Years of Jeff Buckley’s Grace
November 21, 2024
Iris’s Focus: Definitely Maybe Album Review
Iris’s Focus: Definitely Maybe Album Review
October 31, 2024
Iris's Focus : Fav Fall Jams
Iris’s Focus : Fav Fall Jams
October 17, 2024
And Just Like Heaven, The Cure Returns With New Single and Album Release Date
And Just Like Heaven, The Cure Returns With New Single and Album Release Date
October 11, 2024
Joie's Jams of the Month: September Edition
Joie’s Jams of the Month: September Edition
September 21, 2023
Joie’s Jams of the Month: The Era of Taylor Swift
Joie’s Jams of the Month: The Era of Taylor Swift
June 9, 2023
Joie’s Jams of the Month: May Edition
Joie’s Jams of the Month: May Edition
May 10, 2023
Joie’s Jams of the Month: March Edition 
Joie’s Jams of the Month: March Edition 
March 31, 2023
Joie’s Jams of the Month: January Edition
Joie’s Jams of the Month: January Edition
February 3, 2023
Super Tasty Music: Summer Songs in the Dead of Winter
Super Tasty Music: Summer Songs in the Dead of Winter
March 7, 2019
Super Tasty Music - January Edition
Super Tasty Music – January Edition
January 10, 2019
Super Tasty Music - December Edition
Super Tasty Music – December Edition
December 9, 2018
Super Tasty Music - October Edition
Super Tasty Music – October Edition
October 1, 2018
This artificially colored image of Jupiter, captured in ultraviolet light, reveals the Great Red Spot appearing blue. Another oval-shaped feature is visible within the brown haze near Jupiter's south pole. This oval, a region of dense haze, may result from mixing caused by a vortex in the planet's upper ionosphere. Credit: Troy Tsubota and Michael Wong, UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley Researchers Unlock Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornado Secrets
December 6, 2024
Ethiopian Wolves Surprise Scientists by Feeding on Nectar and Pollinating Flowers
Ethiopian Wolves Surprise Scientists by Feeding on Nectar and Pollinating Flowers
December 6, 2024
ChatGPT
How Much Will the Workplace Change Due to AI?
November 22, 2024
World’s Largest Coral Discovered Off the Solomon Islands
World’s Largest Coral Discovered Off the Solomon Islands
November 21, 2024
Development of Quantum Rubik’s Cube Captures Attention of Scientists
Development of Quantum Rubik’s Cube Captures Attention of Scientists
November 21, 2024
What are the ethics of de-extinction?
The De-Extinction Dilemma
December 16, 2024
Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
A Holiday Gift from the Night Sky
December 11, 2020
Combating Deep Fakes and the Potential Threat of AI
Combating Deep Fakes and the Potential Threat of AI
October 21, 2020
Signs of Life on Venus
Signs of Life on Venus
September 23, 2020
Creating the 5th State of Matter During Quarantine
Creating the 5th State of Matter During Quarantine
May 29, 2020
Using Semantic Visualization for Improved Coronavirus Treatment Searches
Using Semantic Visualization for Improved Coronavirus Treatment Searches
April 29, 2020
IShowSpeed's Epic Win: Streamer of the Year 2024
IShowSpeed’s Epic Win: Streamer of the Year 2024
December 13, 2024
Golden Globe Nominees of 2025
Golden Globe Nominees of 2025
December 12, 2024
Brett Yang and Eddy Chen as composers Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Shostakovich, and Beethoven.
Is TwoSet Violin “Bach” For Real?
December 12, 2024
Kendrick Lamar Drives Hip-Hop into New Territory with GNX
Kendrick Lamar Drives Hip-Hop into New Territory with GNX
December 6, 2024
Image by Universal Pictures Canada
Wicked Good
December 5, 2024
Looking into the Abstract World of Senior Jake Toddings
Looking into the Abstract World of Senior Jake Toddings
May 9, 2024
Blue Insanity 2 by Dominik Gegaj
Dominik Gegaj: Exploring Human Emotion and Identity
December 22, 2023
Zoe Han's portrait of her and her brother as children
Senior Zoe Han’s Journey as a Painter
October 6, 2023
Giselle Dekel: Everyone's Illustrator
Giselle Dekel: Everyone’s Illustrator
May 24, 2023
Jason Anderson: The Abstract Impressionist
Jason Anderson: The Abstract Impressionist
May 5, 2023
Image by Universal Pictures Canada
Wicked Good
December 5, 2024
Netflix Original “Outer Banks” Sparks Serious Controversy
Netflix Original “Outer Banks” Sparks Serious Controversy
November 21, 2024
Smile 2: Happy Faces That Will Make You Sleep with the Lights On
Smile 2: Happy Faces That Will Make You Sleep with the Lights On
October 31, 2024
Photo by Deadline
Who Are the Real Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
October 17, 2024
Anna Sorokin
Con Artist Anna Sorokin Takes up New Role in Dancing with the Stars
September 20, 2024
Still image of Nope and its biggest hater.
The Brutal Irony of Logan Paul’s Review of Nope
October 14, 2022
Mugshot of Ezra Miller after being arrested in Hawaii
The Chaos behind the Arrest of Ezra Miller
June 17, 2022
The one scene in the movie that I enjoyed.
Belfast: Pretentious and Overrated
May 13, 2022
Still from a movie that I will never see.
My Loss of Interest in Harry Potter – Opinion Piece
April 22, 2022
Still image of Jodi in Tall Girl 2
Tall Girl 2 Review: Infuriatingly Terrible
April 22, 2022
Chelsea star Cole Palmer in action against Tottenham Hotspurs last Sunday.
A Recap of Premier League Matchday 15
December 12, 2024
A New King in Queens: Juan Soto Signs with Mets
A New King in Queens: Juan Soto Signs with Mets
December 12, 2024
Verstappen’s Brazilian Brilliance: Triumph Against All Odds
Verstappen’s Brazilian Brilliance: Triumph Against All Odds
November 21, 2024
Photo by northjersey.com
Boys Basketball Shoots for a Winning Season
November 21, 2024
Promotional material for Paul and Tyson's boxing match
Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson in Last Week’s Boxing Match
November 21, 2024
Verstappen’s Brazilian Brilliance: Triumph Against All Odds
Verstappen’s Brazilian Brilliance: Triumph Against All Odds
November 21, 2024
Honey Badger Races Final Lap in Formula One
Honey Badger Races Final Lap in Formula One
October 11, 2024
Formula One's 2025 Grid Takes Shape with Confirmed Drivers
Formula One’s 2025 Grid Takes Shape with Confirmed Drivers
September 19, 2024
Leclerc Wins Hometown Monaco Grand Prix
Leclerc Wins Hometown Monaco Grand Prix
May 31, 2024
Lando Norris on the podium
Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris’s First Win
May 9, 2024
Post-Thanksgiving Gratitudes
Post-Thanksgiving Gratitudes
December 13, 2024
Celebrity Clones, Copies, and Creatives
Celebrity Clones, Copies, and Creatives
December 6, 2024
Although social media promised an age of connection and inclusivity, its effects have seemed to be the opposite as loneliness and isolation have grown higher than ever among teens. (Credits: Washington Post)
The Loneliness Epidemic in the Age of Media
December 5, 2024
Target on Black Friday, Jersey City, N.J. (Photo by Noah K. Murray/Invision for Target/AP Images)
Evolution of Black Friday
December 5, 2024
Rise of the 4B Movement in the United States
Rise of the 4B Movement in the United States
November 15, 2024
A New Year Begins, but Nothing Has Changed
A New Year Begins, but Nothing Has Changed
October 17, 2024
Image of the six hostages
Where Are Your Eyes Now?
September 19, 2024
Why Are All the Celebrities Posting About Having “All Eyes on Rafah”?
Why Are All the Celebrities Posting About Having “All Eyes on Rafah”?
June 13, 2024
Larger Than Life Logo
Even You Can Be Larger Than Life
May 3, 2024
Tzababa campgrounds
Tzababa Tzeirim
April 18, 2024
Mrs. Lauren Malanka and Mrs. Dana Maloney at the NCTE Convention, Boston
Mrs. Malanka Presents at 2024 NCTE Convention
December 12, 2024
School of Rock House Band Takes the Stage
School of Rock House Band Takes the Stage
November 22, 2024
Aca-pocolypse Takes over THS
Aca-pocolypse Takes over THS
November 22, 2024
Marching with Pride: Tenafly Band Competes at Nationals
Marching with Pride: Tenafly Band Competes at Nationals
November 21, 2024
The Burger King and Queen of Tenafly
The Burger King and Queen of Tenafly
November 21, 2024
All photo credits to penguin.co.uk
1920s (Print Archives)
September 15, 2022
All photo credits to the literary hub
1910s (Print Archives)
September 15, 2022
"Opposition fighters shoot in the air as they celebrate in Damascus. (AP Pic)"
Syria’s Long-Time Assad Regime Overthrown by Long-Time Rebels
December 13, 2024
Syrian Rebels Capture Major Cities in New Offensive
Syrian Rebels Capture Major Cities in New Offensive
December 13, 2024
Coffee Prices Rise As Climate Change Continues to Devastate
Coffee Prices Rise As Climate Change Continues to Devastate
December 12, 2024
Scientists are developing a rapid, portable sensor designed to detect skin cancer through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by skin cancer sites.
Scientists Developing Portable Test for Skin Cancer
December 12, 2024
China Increases Military Measures on Taiwan, Defending Sovereignty over the State
China Increases Military Measures on Taiwan, Defending Sovereignty over the State
December 12, 2024
College Application 101: Difference between Early Decision & Early Action
College Application 101: Difference between Early Decision & Early Action
November 30, 2023
ChatGPT: What Does It Mean for Education?
ChatGPT: What Does It Mean for Education?
April 21, 2023
Jack Zhao (left) departing the federal court in Boston
“Recruited Athletes” Bribing Their Way into College: College Admissions Scandal
January 27, 2023
New York University
N.Y.U. Organic Chemistry Professor Fired for Giving Tests That Were “Too Hard”
November 18, 2022
Tenafly High School's Annual Club Fair (2022)
Tenafly High School’s Club Fair Meets Its 40th Anniversary
November 4, 2022
Decoding Bull and Bear Markets: A Quick Guide
Decoding Bull and Bear Markets: A Quick Guide
October 6, 2023
The Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence
June 9, 2023
The Colonization of Mars: How Would It Work Economically?
The Colonization of Mars: How Would It Work Economically?
April 21, 2023
ETFs Meet Blockchain
ETFs Meet Blockchain
February 3, 2023
Economics of the Music Industry
Economics of the Music Industry
January 13, 2023
Letter to the Editors
Letter to the Editors
November 2, 2023
Letter to the Editors
Letter to the Editors
May 12, 2023
Letter to the Editors
Letter to the Editors
October 24, 2018
A track runner gets ready to sprint. (Non-copyright license via Freerange Stock)
Types of Track Runners at Practice
March 21, 2024
Dear Diary
A Week in the Life of a Teacher
January 12, 2024
George Santos' Christmas Bucket List
George Santos’ Christmas Bucket List
January 12, 2024
Types of Grinders at the Gym
Types of Grinders at the Gym
January 11, 2024
The Roles in a Friend Group
The Roles in a Friend Group
January 11, 2024
How to Make the Most of the Holiday Season (Staycation Edition)
How to Make the Most of the Holiday Season (Staycation Edition)
December 12, 2024
Holiday Gift Guide for 2024
Holiday Gift Guide for 2024
December 5, 2024
The Last Ride? What’s Next for Six Flags Most Beloved Coaster…
The Last Ride? What’s Next for Six Flags Most Beloved Coaster…
November 15, 2024
How Much Water Is Too Much Water?
How Much Water Is Too Much Water?
October 31, 2024
Instagram: @myjellycatobsession
Jellycat Provokes a Plush Revival
October 10, 2024
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 4: The Quarantine-Cast
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 4: The Quarantine-Cast
June 10, 2020
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 3: Halloween Edition
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 3: Halloween Edition
October 31, 2019
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 2: Spring and Standardization
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 2: Spring and Standardization
April 12, 2019
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 1: The Olympics Recap
THS Tiger Pawcast Ep. 1: The Olympics Recap
March 19, 2019
The Iconic Serafina Is Coming to Tenafly
The Iconic Serafina Is Coming to Tenafly
November 14, 2024
Crush Cookie Bar Offers Fresh Take on Kosher Cookie Indulgence
Crush Cookie Bar Offers Fresh Take on Kosher Cookie Indulgence
September 19, 2024
Crumbl Cookies Craze Is Real
Crumbl Cookies Craze Is Real
September 15, 2024
A Fresh Start: Spring House’s Opening in Tenafly
A Fresh Start: Spring House’s Opening in Tenafly
May 30, 2024
“Unlocking the Benefits of Sourdough: A Breadwinner in Health and Flavor"
“Unlocking the Benefits of Sourdough: A Breadwinner in Health and Flavor”
March 22, 2024
Two THS Teachers’ Favorite Recipes
Two THS Teachers’ Favorite Recipes
December 1, 2023
A Culinary Nightmare: The Release of Season 8 of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
A Culinary Nightmare: The Release of Season 8 of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
October 12, 2023
What No One Tells You About Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Sauce Recipe
What No One Tells You About Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Sauce Recipe
January 4, 2021
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3 Easy Mug Cake Recipes to Make While in Quarantine
May 5, 2020
Photo: Creative Commons
A Beginner’s Guide to Morel Mushrooms
April 23, 2020
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Shira Oelsner

Shira Oelsner, Sports Editor

Shira Oelsner (’23) is ecstatic to continue her journey as Sports Editor for The Echo. She loves writing about topics ranging from sports to social media and anything in between. In her free time, she enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and playing basketball.

All content by Shira Oelsner
Rylie Theuerkauf Shoots for History With 2,000 Points

Rylie Theuerkauf Shoots for History With 2,000 Points

Shira Oelsner, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Echo Advisor Mr. Whitehead Wins Governor’s Educator of the Year Award

Echo Advisor Mr. Whitehead Wins Governor’s Educator of the Year Award

Gia Shin, Jacqueline Kim, Dina Shlufman, and Shira Oelsner
December 23, 2022
Photographed by news reporters at game.

THS Girls Volleyball Clinches First State Title in 40 Years

Shira Oelsner, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Dr. Kennedy Plans Retirement

Dr. Kennedy Plans Retirement

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
June 16, 2022
Do Nut Miss Out on Tenafly’s Newest Mochinut

Do Nut Miss Out on Tenafly’s Newest Mochinut

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
THS Boys Basketball Scores the Most Successful Season in 55 Years

THS Boys Basketball Scores the Most Successful Season in 55 Years

Shira Oelsner, Charley Levine, Olivia Chun, and Joie Evar
March 25, 2022
Wordle: More Than Just A 5-Letter Word

Wordle: More Than Just A 5-Letter Word

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Stigma: A Silenced COVID Symptom

Stigma: A Silenced COVID Symptom

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva on Thin Ice after Doping Scandal

Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva on Thin Ice after Doping Scandal

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
A "Euphoric" High School Portrayal

A “Euphoric” High School Portrayal

Shira Oelsner and Gia Shin
February 16, 2022
AP Seminar and AP Research: THS’s New Courses

AP Seminar and AP Research: THS’s New Courses

Rowan Copes and Shira Oelsner
February 11, 2022
From 10 to 5 Days: CDC Shortens Recommended COVID-19 Isolation Period

From 10 to 5 Days: CDC Shortens Recommended COVID-19 Isolation Period

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Mr. Mirabito and Ms. White Named THS Governor’s Educators of the Year

Mr. Mirabito and Ms. White Named THS Governor’s Educators of the Year

Shira Oelsner and Jacqueline Kim
December 21, 2021
What the Clothing You Wear to School Says about You

What the Clothing You Wear to School Says about You

Gia Shin and Shira Oelsner
December 9, 2021
Plant a Tree Co.: The Root of 4.1 Million Pet Pictures

Plant a Tree Co.: The Root of 4.1 Million Pet Pictures

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
Get Ready to Rock: Spring Awakening Coming to THS

Get Ready to Rock: Spring Awakening Coming to THS

Liam Tenenbaum, Shira Oelsner, Elena Goiria, and Roy Dafinoiu
November 16, 2021
NBA Won’t Mandate Vaccine for 2021-22 Season

NBA Won’t Mandate Vaccine for 2021-22 Season

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
Amanda Gorman at the Met Gala Source: YouTube

Gen Z Stars Dominate Met Gala

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
Tenafly Alumna Josette Norris Races to the Olympics

Tenafly Alumna Josette Norris Races to the Olympics

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021
The Great Pineapple Pizza Debate: Anti

The Great Pineapple Pizza Debate: Anti

Shira Oelsner, Nathan Kong, Bina Lee, Rowan Copes, and Jason Park
May 5, 2021
THS Girls Volleyball Dives into Sectional Final with a Win

THS Girls Volleyball Dives into Sectional Final with a Win

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
T for Tense: How Tenafly Treats Academics

T for Tense: How Tenafly Treats Academics

Sivan Yoskowitz, Shira Oelsner, and Bina Lee
April 14, 2021
THS Alumna Finds Success As Multimedia Journalist

THS Alumna Finds Success As Multimedia Journalist

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
Biden’s Presidency Brings New Additions to The White House

Biden’s Presidency Brings New Additions to The White House

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
Nothing But Net For Rylie Theuerkauf

Nothing But Net For Rylie Theuerkauf

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
January 18, 2021
ICE Detainees Spark Protest in Hackensack

ICE Detainees Spark Protest in Hackensack

Shira Oelsner and Bina Lee
December 29, 2020
TikTok Star Charli D’Amelio Secures 100 Million Followers

TikTok Star Charli D’Amelio Secures 100 Million Followers

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
December 15, 2020
Livestream Concerts: A New Approach to Performing

Livestream Concerts: A New Approach to Performing

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Trick-or-treaters on Halloween

A Safe Solution To Halloween 2020

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
A Glance into Tenafly High School Sports During COVID-19

A Glance into Tenafly High School Sports During COVID-19

Shira Oelsner, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
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