The Editors’ Table: Public Education Reform
The Nest
May 18, 2013
Welcome to the second edition of The Nest’s own video discussion segment, The Editors’ Table! This time around, Troy and Chris discuss how to go about improving public education in America. As always, we aim to objectively approach and discuss the issues at hand. Stay tuned for future editions... Read more »
May Academy Update
Troy Norton, Editor-in-chief
May 14, 2013
Check out what’s going on in Citizenship, Discovery, Innovation, and Leadership during the month of May: Citizenship Academy Citizenship recently organized a cleanup of Albany’s Krank Park. Students throughout Albany High School and the county demonstrated how they can make a difference through... Read more »
Hopestrong: Massry Center Concert May 17th
Troy Norton, Editor-in-chief
May 7, 2013
The concert is lauded as one of the music department’s biggest each year. And on May 17th, with Albany Pro Musica, the Mt. Sinai High School Choir, professional soloists Woodrow Bynum and Carla Fisk, and a great cause all in tow, the music department plans to once again create a night to remember at... Read more »
Ringling Brothers Circus Protest: Abby McCormick-Foley Speaks Out
Muneib Chater, Managing Editor
May 1, 2013
We at The Nest recently had the opportunity to interview Abby McCormick-Foley, founder of the Animal Rights Club, about the upcoming Ringling Brothers Circus protest. Here’s what she had to say: The Nest: When did you develop such a strong love toward animals? Abby: I’ve always loved... Read more »
Smokey Silvers With A Hint Of Blue
Fanjola Bima and Sabrina Amedio, Guest Staff Writers
April 25, 2013
Do you need a look for a prom or a night out? This smokey eye makeup look will enhance your eye color and make you the center of attention for any event! Substitute the colors to your liking or dress if needed! 1. Prime your lids with an eyelid primer or, alternatively, concealer or foundation. The purpose... Read more »
Controversial Assignment Makes International News
Troy Norton, Editor-in-chief
April 19, 2013
On Friday, April 12th, one Albany High English teacher’s controversial assignment sent shockwaves around the world. Now students, staff, and the community alike are trying to determine the most effective plan of action moving forward. The assignment called for 10th-graders to use the persuasive techniques... Read more »
The Amazing Alejandro
Romario Barnes, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2013
The best magic does not trick you. It makes you believe. A young man, an actor, quick, cunning, and a chick magnet. Those are some formidable attributes that make Albany High alumnus Alejandro Torres the great magician that he is. The Nest recently sat down with the Alejandro to pick his brain. Here’s... Read more »
April Academy Update
Troy Norton, Editor-in-chief
April 16, 2013
Check out what’s going on in Citizenship, Discovery, Innovation, and Leadership during the month of April: Citizenship Academy: The latest Revolutionary Lunch took place on Thursday, April 11th. Participants discussed the various ways that popular social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter,... Read more »
The Editors’ Table: Gun Violence In America
The Nest
April 11, 2013
Welcome to the first of many editions of The Editors’ Table, the all new video discussion segment of The Nest! In this premiere edition, Troy and Chris discuss the hot button issue of gun violence and restriction in America. Our mission is to objectively approach and discuss all relevant and newsworthy... Read more »
College Admissions: Acceptances, Rejections, And What Really Matters
Troy Norton, Editor-in-chief
April 9, 2013
Suzy Lee Weiss is a senior at Taylor Allerdice High School in Pittsburgh. She’s a typical student in just about every way, save for one. She’s been published in the Wall Street Journal. Weiss’s column came at a time with which every high school senior is familiar: the infamous “hear back from... Read more »
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