The Phoenix The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria Astoria, NY
Issue Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Issue: Second Edition Last Update: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
  • Hard Hitting News: Arwa Farrag'15 Shares News Items of Interest

    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 By: Arwa Farrag ‘15

    Here are some recent news highlights taken from local media outlets.

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  • What Will You be Doing Over Break?: Zakia Momo Interviews Students and Staff

    Thursday, December 31, 2009 By: Zakia Momo '15

    The vacation is upon us and people have been trying to get all of their holiday shopping done. Kids have been wondering if they will get everything on their wish lists. I interviewed four kids and two

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  • School Declassified: Guaranteed Strategies to Help You Succeed

    Friday, December 18, 2009 By: Stephanie Chan '13

    Here are some ways you can see smiley face stickers on your work.

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  • Where is My Happily Ever After?

    Monday, December 21, 2009 By: Hasna Ayadi '13

    Prom, where girls spend hours at the mall, forever at the salon, and centuries putting everything together...But this might not happen at The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria.

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  • Graffiti Girls, Stay Out of Our Bathroom!

    Saturday, December 26, 2009 By: Darija Stosic ‘14

    No one enjoys walking into a public bathroom stall, and it is only made worse when there is inappropriate writing everywhere.

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  • The French Club Gets An Education

    Saturday, December 26, 2009 By: Emely Paulino '13

    On December 10th, the students in the French afterschool program, along with advisor Dawn Franchina, went to see An Education for its occasional French vocabulary and insight into some French culture.

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  • Open Pandora’s Box To Find A Music Lover’s Nirvana

    Monday, December 21, 2009 By: Christina Butan ‘13

    For those of us who are active music listeners – our current song list isn't going to last us forever. We constantly crave new songs and artists to listen to. It isn't that easy to find new things to

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  • HEALTH: More than a Graduation Requirement

    Tuesday, December 22, 2009 By: Lisbeth Perez '13

    Health is one of those classes that is required in high school. 9th graders have this class this year and it is taught by their advisors. Regardless of the fact that it is a graduation requirement, th

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  • Holiday Folklore: Gods, Goddesses and Stolen Kisses

    Monday, December 21, 2009 By: Ireen Hossain ‘13

    December is a time when many gifts are exchanged, as well as kisses under the mistletoe. It’s amazing right? How the power of a plant can bring two lips together.

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At-a-glance

Hard Hitting News: Arwa Farrag'15 Shares News Items of Interest
Here are some recent news highlights taken from local media outlets.
full story 
What Will You be Doing Over Break?: Zakia Momo Interviews Students and Staff
The vacation is upon us and people have been trying to get all of their holiday shopping done. Kids have been wondering if they will get everything on their wish lists. I interviewed four kids and two
full story 
Graffiti Girls, Stay Out of Our Bathroom!
No one enjoys walking into a public bathroom stall, and it is only made worse when there is inappropriate writing everywhere.
full story 
The French Club Gets An Education
On December 10th, the students in the French afterschool program, along with advisor Dawn Franchina, went to see An Education for its occasional French vocabulary and insight into some French culture.
full story 
HEALTH: More than a Graduation Requirement
Health is one of those classes that is required in high school. 9th graders have this class this year and it is taught by their advisors. Regardless of the fact that it is a graduation requirement, th
full story 
Where is My Happily Ever After?
Prom, where girls spend hours at the mall, forever at the salon, and centuries putting everything together...But this might not happen at The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria.
full story 
Open Pandora’s Box To Find A Music Lover’s Nirvana
For those of us who are active music listeners – our current song list isn't going to last us forever. We constantly crave new songs and artists to listen to. It isn't that easy to find new things to
full story 
Holiday Folklore: Gods, Goddesses and Stolen Kisses
December is a time when many gifts are exchanged, as well as kisses under the mistletoe. It’s amazing right? How the power of a plant can bring two lips together.
full story 
School Declassified: Guaranteed Strategies to Help You Succeed
Here are some ways you can see smiley face stickers on your work.
full story 

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Brooke Carey

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Christina Butan '13

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Lisbeth Perez '13

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Arwa Farrag '15

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Areeg Abdelhamid '14

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Emely Paulino '13

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Hasna Ayadi '13

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Zakia Momo '15

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Darija Stosic '14

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Tenzin N. Dorjee '16

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Stephanie Chan '13

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Ireen Hossain '13

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