By Max Nevsky, Treasurer If you would like to read my original article, you can find it here: https://tuskertimes.wordpress.com/2025/03/11/my-thoughts-on-the-deebo-samuel-trade/#more-4640 About a year ago today, the San Francisco 49ers traded away longtime wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders for a 5th round pick. For the Commanders, adding a solid receiver like Samuel to an elite offense with star rookie Quarterback... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Geno Smith Trade One Season Later
By Max Nevsky, Treasurer If you would like to read my original article, you can find it here: https://tuskertimes.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/my-thoughts-on-the-geno-smith-trade/#more-4652 Nearly a year ago today, the Seattle Seahawks traded away starting Quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 3rd round pick. For the Raiders, adding a proven, solid veteran quarterback to a team with a young star Tight End... Continue Reading →
Recommending SHS’s Human Development & Psychology Elective
By Eva Nevsky, Editor-in-Chief Here at Somers, February marks the start of the course selection process for the upcoming school year. This year, however, my February passed without reviewing the course catalog or trying to align my schedule with friends, as I will be graduating in June. Nevertheless, as a senior, I am excited to draw from my experience to recommend one course you must add to your Fall ‘26 schedule. I decided to take Human Development and Psychology to understand why so many college students choose to... Continue Reading →
Analyzing the End of the New York Giants’ 2025 Season and the Hire of John Harbaugh
By Max Nevsky, Treasurer Another New York Giants season is now in the books as the team finished with a 4-13 record and a 4th place finish in the NFC East. This season also marks the Giants’ 11th losing season out of 14 since their 4th Super Bowl win in Super Bowl XLVI in 2011. Rough. Of course, there are always... Continue Reading →
A Review of the Movie “Mercy”
By Zachary Gordon, Secretary This weekend, I saw the new movie “Mercy,” and I thought it was pretty entertaining. The basic premise is that Officer Chris Raven has been arrested for the murder of his wife. To prove his innocence, Raven must stand in front of an AI judge named Maddox, who has access to all the cameras, phones, and other digital data connected to the Cloud. However, Raven only has 90... Continue Reading →
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Culture & Love
By Akosua Adobea- Wiredu As we all know, February 1st is the start of Black History Month, signifying the recognition of achievements, culture, and central role of African Americans in U.S. History. For 2026, the theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations," marking 100 years of celebrating this history. Key events include the Greensboro Sit-Ins, Rosa Parks’ birthday, granting Black men their suffrage, the Harlem... Continue Reading →
What is Quantum Computing?
By Kailee Chandra Quantum computing. It’s one of the latest buzzwords, yet it remains shrouded in mystery for most of us. Investors are rushing to throw in their lots with companies like IBM, Quantinuum, and Microsoft, and professionals in physics, engineering, and math are eagerly researching and making developments, but we don’t know much about why. What is this seemingly miraculous technology that could be as impactful as the internet? A... Continue Reading →
Get Excited for the Tri-M Winter Wonderland-Themed Coffeehouse!
By Allison Giron Many would agree that watching a live musical performance is way better than listening to a song with your earbuds. It’s always great to see how a band can work and harmonize together while allowing someone to take the lead, whether it’s a soloist, guitarist, or pianist. This especially holds true for watching a performance by... Continue Reading →
The Various Effects of AI
By Meadow Dondl “Let me ask Chat.” That’s how many people nowadays respond when you ask them a question, whether it be as simple as “how many bones are in the human body?” or “Analyze the syntax the author uses in the fifth sentence of the third paragraph.” We used to search up these questions on Google, then sort... Continue Reading →
Is the Somers Science Research Program Right for You?
By Lauren Crispino As many know, SHS offers a great scientific enrichment program for 10th to 12th graders called, “Somers Science Research.” As courses start to get picked for the upcoming school year, many are debating their classes and electives, with Science Research being a class that many are debating on taking. Here, I will provide a brief overview of... Continue Reading →
A 2025 Scientific Breakthrough: The Link Between Neurons and Tumors
By Anna Huber, Vice President A note from the writer: 2025 was a year full of robust scientific breakthroughs. As a student currently studying for the AP Psychology exam, I found this novel discovery of particular interest, as I am currently trying to understand the mechanisms involved in neurons; in reading this discovery, I noticed how... Continue Reading →
A Zootopia 2 Review
By Zach Gordon, Secretary WARNING: Minor spoilers and plot details, but I will try to keep it as vague as possible. Over the weekend, I went out and saw the brand-new Disney movie Zootopia 2; but the real question that’s on at least one person’s mind is if it’s any good? In my opinion, yes,... Continue Reading →
Understanding the College Admissions Process
By Eva Nevsky, Editor-in-Chief It is no secret that the college admissions process is an overwhelming and labor-intensive journey; however, it does not need to be. With sufficient preparation, the process can become far more manageable and rewarding. Whether you are currently applying to college or an underclassman preparing ahead, here are three essential pieces of advice for every applicant. At the center of the college application, from a writing... Continue Reading →
Your Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide
By Alexa Ernst, PR Officer If you want to learn how to survive the upcoming holidays, you should follow this guide! Give a genuine compliment to a family member. It is a 10/10 strategy to get rid of potential awkwardness at family reunions during the holidays. (Example: “This pie is delicious, Aunt Marjorie. Thank you... Continue Reading →
Winter Break Activities to Cure Boredom
By Lauren Crispino Let’s face it. Not everyone has a busy schedule during winter break. A lot of times, when your friends are boasting about going to some foreign country or a tropical island, you know that you’re going to be at home, in your bed, scrolling on your phone. Yet, after a while, that... Continue Reading →
NY Giants’ Season Spirals After Loss to Washington Commanders
By Max Nevsky, Treasurer It seems like it was just yesterday when the 1-4 Giants, with rookie Quarterback Jaxson Dart in his third start, demolished the defending Super Bowl Champion and division rival Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football at home in Week 6. The score was 34-17. Since then, unfortunately, the Giants have gone... Continue Reading →
Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees: The No. 1 Holiday Debate
By Gus Boniello Every December, families face a recurring dilemma: choose an authentic pine tree or fake plastic one for Christmas? For some people, the habit of going out to the farm and picking a tree that calls your name can never be beaten. For others, hauling a tree into the car, dragging it into... Continue Reading →
Bubblegum: A Poem
By Akosua Adobea- Wiredu Unraveling a piece of gum is likeOpening into a new dayThe gum can be quite staleAnd waking up can be such a struggleOr the gum could be quite freshAnd waking up can be a new adventure The pack of gum you buy the morning ofDetermines how the gum will taste throughout... Continue Reading →
Get Ready for the Choir & Orchestra Winter Concert!
By Alexa Ernst, PR Officer This year, choir and orchestra are putting on a fantastic winter concert performance on December 11th, 2025. The concert will commence with the Freshmen Treble Choir, followed by the Chamber Orchestra. After Chamber is the Men’s Choir, then the Women’s Choir, later on the String Orchestra, Chamber Choir, and finally our Concert Choir. Freshmen treble choir will sing “Ad Astra (To the Stars)” by Jacob Narverud. This... Continue Reading →
“Riverdale” Review (Spoiler Alert)
By Alexa Ernst, PR Officer Last week I started watching Riverdale, a TV series based on the Archie Andrews comics. I'm on the last season...here is my honest reaction. So far, I think we can all agree, Hiram Lodge is the worst character in the show, other than (in no particular order) Penelope Blossom, Chuck... Continue Reading →
The SHS Eric D’Agnese Wrestling Tournament
By Robert DeCamp In Somers, various prominent events occur, some bigger than others, but an especially large one that few people know about is the annual Eric D’Agnese Memorial Tournament. The tournament is a large wrestling event hosted by Somers High School. Overall, it is a major event for wrestlers and non-wrestlers alike. What Is It? The Eric D’Agnese Memorial Tournament is the annual wrestling tournament hosted and helped run by Somers volunteers, the high school, and the... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Thanksgiving Foods (And Why)
By Gus Boniello Thanksgiving dinner is stacked with all kinds of foods, but these meals are ones that truly make the holiday feel like Thanksgiving. 1. Turkey – Turkey is the undisputed best Thanksgiving food, mainly for how iconic it is. Some may say the taste is slightly dry, or bland, but I believe it’s... Continue Reading →
Analyzing the New York Giants at Mid-season
By Max Nevsky, Treasurer The New York Giants 2025 season is now officially ten games underway. Unfortunately, around this time, Giants fans often completely give up hope for the season after what is typically a terrible start. This season is no different, as after Sunday's road loss to the Chicago Bears, the Giants dropped to... Continue Reading →
Tron Ares: Can the Old Age Disney Franchise Stack Up with Modern Cinema?
By Zach Gordon, Secretary This past weekend I watched the newest Disney movie, Tron Ares, in theatres. In my opinion, it is a worthwhile experience, though it contains many major flaws that prevent it from being truly amazing. Sidenote, before I start my review, I would like to mention that I have not seen either... Continue Reading →
Our Immune System: 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology
By Anna Huber, Vice President Dr. Mary Brunkow wasn’t expecting a call from Stockholm, Sweden, at four in the morning. Yet, she was thrilled to learn she was one of three recipients of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi made novel discoveries in the immune system,... Continue Reading →
“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” Review
By Gus Boniello The new installation of “Monsters” on Netflix is yet again exploring one of America’s most notorious killers. This time, the gruesome stories surrounding Ed Gein were brought to the screen. To me, this new installation to the series was the best yet for numerous reasons. Firstly, the overall aesthetics of the show truly immerse you into the world of Ed Gein, and even his mind.... Continue Reading →
Senior Apple Picking Trip 2025: It Was Bittersweet!
By Eva Nevsky, Editor-in-Chief Last Thursday, October 9th, the senior class of 2026 embarked on one of their first field trips in years: the annual Senior Apple Picking trip, a fall tradition filled with crisp air, style, and fun with friends. The day began like any other: seniors were required to report to their first... Continue Reading →
Little Thing: A Short Story
By Eva Nevsky, Editor-in-Chief Dressed and ready for a walk around my neighborhood—“The Circle”, as my family likes to call it—I left my room in search of my dad. Practically every day this summer was one topped with a long walk of dialogue and deliberation between my dad, myself, and—on the occasion—my brother and sister.... Continue Reading →
A Tour de Force in Medicine: KJ and Gene Editing
By Anna Huber, Vice President Rushing out the door and weaving through traffic, Nicole and Kyle Muldoon anticipated the birth of their baby boy on that hot August day in 2024. Six hours later, KJ was born at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. On the surface he was a healthy boy, but soon he became... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Cafeteria Hacks No One Tells You About
By Gus Boniello With the new school year now in full force, school lunch can get dull at times. Whether you’re bored of the typical Wednesday pizza, or the endless chicken sandwiches, these five cafeteria hacks guarantee a lunch with enhanced flavor, and fun! 1. Walking Taco – This list begins with an undisputed classic... Continue Reading →
Analyzing the Giants’ Season So Far
By Max Nevsky, Treasurer The NFL season is now five games underway, which gives fans a solid look at how the rest of the teams' seasons will go based on their play, schedule, and most importantly, their record. Some had a great start, others mediocre, and a handful are just barely getting by and may... Continue Reading →
Book Review: It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
By Eva Nevsky, Editor-in-Chief CAUTION: Spoilers ahead... Over the summer, I fittingly read It’s Not Summer Without You, the second installment to author Jenny Han’s NYT bestselling trilogy-turned-TV series, The Summer I Turned Pretty. Summary: It’s Not Summer Without You picks up one year after the ending of The Summer I Turned Pretty. For context,... Continue Reading →
Coffeehouse was a Wonderland this Year!
By Emma Gordon This year, the Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted their bi-annual Coffeehouse event this past Friday on May 30th. This spring’s Coffeehouse had an “Alice in Wonderland” theme, complete with colorful decorations, playing card-themed centerpieces on each table, and outfits inspired by characters such as Alice, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter! ... Continue Reading →
My Thoughts on the Giants Draft Picks
By Max Nevsky The 2025 NFL Draft is now over. Teams use the draft to select players that will hopefully become the future of their franchise or to fill positional needs, even though that does not always come true. The Giants and their fans hope that they did that in this year's draft with their... Continue Reading →
Beloved Local Theater Set to Close May 29th
By Emma Gordon In an awkward era of movie releases—sequels and reboots left and right, with hardly any original movies in sight—the experience of going to the theater itself seems to be what really draws people to watch newly released movies. However, especially with the plethora of streaming services taking over since COVID times, theaters... Continue Reading →
Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*”: The Best Film Since Endgame?
By Zachary Gordon (Warning: this review contains vague spoilers for the film; however, no specific events or scenes will be referenced) I just recently saw the newest MCU movie, “Thunderbolts*,” and I very much enjoyed the film. I felt it was able to tackle both comedy and mature themes very well. I also thought the... Continue Reading →
My Thoughts on the New York Giants Free Agency Moves
By Max Nevsky The New York Giants are coming off a 3 -14 record from the 2024 season where they finished 4th in the NFC East and missed the playoffs for the second straight season. This was largely due to bad quarterback play which included 3 different starting quarterbacks, with overall bad production from all... Continue Reading →
Catcher In the Rye: Overrated Or Overlooked?
By Anna Huber J.D Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye is a classic piece of American literature that has left an undeniable mark upon adolescents and adults alike because of Salinger’s ability to capture the challenges of growing up. The story starts with seventeen-year-old Holden Caulfield recalling his experience in New York City after being expelled... Continue Reading →
My Thoughts on the Geno Smith Trade
By Max Nevsky After 6 seasons with the Seahawks and 3 as the starter, the Seattle Seahawks decided to go in a new direction at quarterback. On March 7th, the Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 3rd Round Pick. After a college career at West Virginia, Geno Smith was... Continue Reading →
Who of the “OG 6” is the best Avenger?
By Alexa Ernst Ever since the Avengers movies came out people have wondered, who is the best of the original 6 avengers? Well, it depends on your preference. Personally, my Favorite is Steven Rogers, AKA Captain America. But others may have other opinions. If you have never seen the movies, that is honestly a shame,... Continue Reading →