Helios

Ezra Brodesser-Akner ‘26, Features Editor • May 16, 2025

Heschel’s newest publication, “The Heschel Helix,” has emerged as a dedicated platform for science enthusiasts. Co-founded by juniors Hannah Wurzburger and Ella Nadel, Helix was created from their shared passion for both writing and STEM subjects....

Lev Dubler-Furman ‘26, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025

In recent months, the video game PolyTrack has taken the school by storm. In PolyTrack, the player tries to finish the race as quickly as possible, making use of drifts, acceleration, and smooth driving to save time. From students to teachers like David...

Opinion

Why the High School Needs Pop Quizzes

Lev Dubler-Furman ‘26, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025

In advance of the 2024-2025 school year, the administration announced that pop quizzes could no longer hurt anyone’s grade, effectively eliminating...

Luis Har Captivates Student Body

Gila Lehon ‘26, Opinion Editor • May 14, 2025

On Wednesday, March 26, former hostage Luis Har shared the experience of his abduction and time in captivity with the Heschel student body. Har,...

Why the Lateness Policy Does Not Work

Gila Lehon ‘26, Opinion Editor • May 14, 2025

Last year, Heschel implemented a new lateness policy, where students who are more than ten minutes late to school receive a “More...

Sports

Features

Kossar’s Takes Over Pick-A-Bagel

Emily Borden ‘26, Features Editor • May 16, 2025

For over a decade, Pick-A-Bagel, located at 37 West End Avenue, has been one of the go-to bagel spots for people living near West 61st and West...

Club Spotlight: “The Heschel Helix

Ezra Brodesser-Akner ‘26, Features Editor • May 16, 2025

Heschel’s newest publication, “The Heschel Helix,” has emerged as a dedicated platform for science enthusiasts. Co-founded by juniors...

Lev Dubler-Furman ‘26, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025

In recent months, the video game PolyTrack has taken the school by storm. In PolyTrack, the player tries to finish the race as quickly as possible,...