Category: Opinion

Halloween at Milken?

Gabi Kamran - Monday, October 29, 2012

By Gabi Kamran Staff Writer What are you doing on October 31? In several countries around the world, millions of people will be celebrating Halloween with festivals, parties, and creative costumes. Here at Milken, October 31 will be another ordinary Wednesday. At a Jewish school like ours, Halloween can be a controversial topic. Some feel [...]

The potential of pluralism

stu64353 - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Noa Kattler Kupetz Life Editor We sat cross-legged on the floor, grades ten and eleven expecting nothing more than another Oneg experience of quick prayer and free challah. No student was fully prepared for the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Mentz of the Chabad of Bel Air, who would be sharing his views on the topic [...]

So what’s all the fuss if we can’t even vote?

cmcadamis - Monday, June 11, 2012

Jacob Pollack Staff Writer I’m sure you know by now there is a presidential election upon us. You can’t help but notice the advertisements, the debates, the analysis, the pundits, and even the editorials. And I bet you already have a favorite candidate. But I’m wondering if you know why you may have gravitated toward [...]

Is Israel missing at Milken?

Gabriel Freeman - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Our school does a good job of teaching students about Judaism, but needs to incorporate more about Israel.

The need for a more accessible administration

Sophie Golub - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Every few weeks, a handful of seniors receive an email inviting them to a mandatory lunch meeting with the Head of School to share those students’ experiences at Milken. I have nothing against the administration wanting to get to know the students. However, I must admit, isn’t it a little late?

Nobody cares

Eliana Steinberg - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

But it’s more than what we choose to wear to school; it’s our overall attitude towards this institution. It’s campus-wide apathy, a general feeling of “meh” that has permeated the culture of Milken.

TIF: Appreciating the Israeli Purim celebration

stu23562 - Monday, March 19, 2012

No matter how small the things we do to prepare for the big celebration, it would be nice to do something to set the time apart from the normal week and make it known that we are getting ready and excited for Purim.

The value of privacy

Rachel Chistyakov - Thursday, February 16, 2012

Words hurt. Gossip hurts. I know this personally, along with the majority of students in high school. Therefore, I believe that at Milken, as well as in the greater community, we need to start decreasing the amount of Lashon Harah that occurs.

Sharp minds wandering: Why your iPhone is killing Milken

roarstaff - Monday, February 13, 2012

We may be advancing technologically, but our engagement and education are in retreat. We need to begin thinking beyond the laptop’s use as a tool, and realize its quickly solidifying potential as a weapon of distraction and numbness.

Sharp minds, generous hearts and trendy outfits

Eliana Steinberg - Monday, February 6, 2012

At Milken, I’m taught that everyone is created in God’s image; but I don’t want to learn more about my image at school.