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Mr. Gumpper photographed by one of his orchestra students, Connor Blick.
Mr. Gumpper: A mentor who inspires the next generation
Shenendehowa Seniors Struggle to Find Roommates for College
Shenendehowa Seniors Struggle to Find Roommates for College
Shen Seniors Participate in May 1 Commits Day
Shen Seniors Participate in May 1 Commits Day
Photo via Shen homepage
Shenendehowa High School Students Advocate at the NY State Capitol 
The Origins of E-Sports at Shen
The Origins of E-Sports at Shen
Despite Phone Ban, Shen Students Log Hours of Daily Screen Time
Despite Phone Ban, Shen Students Log Hours of Daily Screen Time
Review: Why Project Hail Mary is More than Just Another Space Movie
Review: Why Project Hail Mary is More than Just Another Space Movie
Laguna de los Tres Trail Review: Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia
Laguna de los Tres Trail Review: Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia
I Don’t Hate The City Anymore: A Review of The Masterpieces Field Trip 
I Don’t Hate The City Anymore: A Review of The Masterpieces Field Trip 
REVIEW: Hozier comes to SPAC with the largest ticketed show
Hades is a video game with no end
“The Iron Claw” A Biographical Shortcoming
A Genetically Engineered Burger?
A Genetically Engineered Burger?
Changing the World One Hand At A Time
Changing the World One Hand At A Time
The James Webb Telescope Explores the Past in the Present
The James Webb Telescope Explores the Past in the Present
Are Electric Cars the Future?
Are Electric Cars the Future?
Tasty!
Tasty!
What Really is Deja Vu?
What Really is Deja Vu?
Opinion: Civilians Are the Guinea Pigs of the Rich.
Opinion: Civilians Are the Guinea Pigs of the Rich.
2026 AP Shenanigans
2026 AP Shenanigans
Ivy-Level Prestige: No, It Doesn't Really Matter Anymore
Ivy-Level Prestige: No, It Doesn’t Really Matter Anymore
Opinion: AI Tools Are Destroying Students' Critical Thinking Skills
Opinion: AI Tools Are Destroying Students’ Critical Thinking Skills
https://www.romper.com/p/back-to-school-means-parents-of-kids-with-special-needs-must-fight-for-inclusion-10238722
How Dismantling the ED will affect students with disabilities
https://theweek.com/health/women-pain-ignored-health-care
Gender Biases in Healthcare
Seen at Shen Week of May 26
Seen at Shen Week of May 26
Seen at Shen Week of May 18
Seen at Shen Week of May 18
Who Can Have Their Toes Out?
Who Can Have Their Toes Out?
Seen at Shen Week of May 11
Seen at Shen Week of May 11
Hacky Sack is Back
Hacky Sack is Back
Seen at Shen Week of April 27
Seen at Shen Week of April 27
Shenendehowa Varsity Baseball Works Through Difficult Season After Years Of Success 
Shenendehowa Varsity Baseball Works Through Difficult Season After Years Of Success 
UFC 328: Joshua Van VS Tatsura Taira
UFC 328: Joshua Van VS Tatsura Taira
Hockey Team Plays for Section Title
Hockey Team Plays for Section Title
Shen Hockey Forward Is Injured Just Before Sectionals
Shen Hockey Forward Is Injured Just Before Sectionals
Seniors Mathew Bashualdo and Quin Dewan enjoy Friday's Spirit Rally.
Shen Students Show School Spirit
Senior players reflect on the Homecoming Game
Senior players reflect on the Homecoming Game

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News
Mr. Gumpper photographed by one of his orchestra students, Connor Blick.
News
Mr. Gumpper: A mentor who inspires the next generation
Chloe Zhang • May 20, 2026
Shenendehowa Seniors Struggle to Find Roommates for College
News
Shenendehowa Seniors Struggle to Find Roommates for College
Rosie Zhan and Haley Nastasia • May 18, 2026
Shen Seniors Participate in May 1 Commits Day
News
Shen Seniors Participate in May 1 Commits Day
Megan Lai, Block 4AC • May 7, 2026
Sports
Shenendehowa Varsity Baseball Works Through Difficult Season After Years Of Success 
Sports
Shenendehowa Varsity Baseball Works Through Difficult Season After Years Of Success 
Jake Osborne and Jacob Lapage • May 15, 2026
UFC 328: Joshua Van VS Tatsura Taira
Sports
UFC 328: Joshua Van VS Tatsura Taira
Stephanie Zhang, Block 4AC • May 14, 2026
Hockey Team Plays for Section Title
Sports
Hockey Team Plays for Section Title
Ashlyn Walmsley, Journalism 4BD • February 27, 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Civilians Are the Guinea Pigs of the Rich.
Opinion
Opinion: Civilians Are the Guinea Pigs of the Rich.
Gauri Verma, Global Journalism Club • June 8, 2026
2026 AP Shenanigans
Opinion
2026 AP Shenanigans
Ivan Wachowiak, Block 4AC • May 14, 2026
Ivy-Level Prestige: No, It Doesn't Really Matter Anymore
Opinion
Ivy-Level Prestige: No, It Doesn’t Really Matter Anymore
Tyler Bibighaus, Block 4AC • May 14, 2026
Features
Seen at Shen Week of May 26
Lifestyle
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June 3, 2026
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Lifestyle
Seen at Shen Week of May 18
May 21, 2026
Who Can Have Their Toes Out?
Lifestyle
Who Can Have Their Toes Out?
Aidan Murray, Journalism 4BD • May 18, 2026
What We're Eating
The Roosevelt Room: The Best Dishes in the Room
The Roosevelt Room: The Best Dishes in the Room
Chiara Rodriguez, Journalism Block 4AC • February 5, 2026

The Roosevelt Room has been a fine-dining restaurant in East Greenbush, NY, since July 2023. Just like the restaurant, its dishes are classic...

What We're Listening To
The Art of Loving, Olivia Deans’ Newest Album and Hit Song Lady Lady
The Art of Loving, Olivia Deans’ Newest Album and Hit Song Lady Lady
Juliana Battuello, Journalism Block 4AC • February 5, 2026
What We're Watching
Review: Why Project Hail Mary is More than Just Another Space Movie
Review: Why Project Hail Mary is More than Just Another Space Movie
Sierra Steele, Block 4AC • May 8, 2026
What We're Playing
Hacky Sack is Back
Hacky Sack is Back
Peyton Marszalek and Ruby Giuliano • May 11, 2026

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Why You Should Read Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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