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Structural racism on display on L.I. schools’ sports fields

Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more

By Sufyan Hameed | 3/15/19

Q: What should my school district be doing about school security and what can I do as a parent to make sure they are doing the right things?

A: When I served as a police lieutenant in charge of helping the schools in my community, I had to get the message through to everyone in the district that the most dangerous thing they could … more

By Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CPM | 12/3/18

Let the Jefferson statue debate rage on

When a group of Hofstra University students recently began calling for the Thomas Jefferson statue in front of the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center to be removed, those who aren’t history buffs might have done a double take. more

4/12/18

This issue affects us all

Editor’s note: Brianna Stanco is an Oceanside High School senior and the co-editor in chief of the school news publication, the Sider Press. Wednesday, March 14, marked the … more

By Brianna Stanco | 3/28/18

Cars rushed through an intersection near Long Beach Road and Henrietta Avenue, where a new crossing guard has been stationed since Nov. 20, after lawmakers and parents lobbied Nassau County’s 4th Precinct to carry out a study.

Busy O’side intersection gets new crossing guard amid concerns

A new crossing guard has been stationed at the intersection of Long Beach Road and Henrietta Avenue since Nov. 20, after Oceanside parents pushed for increased safety measures in the wake of a car … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 12/1/17

State must get teaching standards right this time

In the remarkable 2014 film “Whiplash,” J.K. Simmons plays Terence Fletcher, a maniacal music professor at an elite East Coast conservatory bent on producing the next truly great jazz musician . . . more

9/21/17

“TYLERCAM” will debut at the Long Island International Film Festival this Saturday. The short has been nominated for Best Student Film.

Oceanside native debuts student film at L.I. Film Expo on July 15

Oceanside native Jacqueline Xerri, 20, will debut her short film, “TYLERCAM” at the Long Island International Film Expo this weekend as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The film has received a … more

7/14/17

Sophie Stakhov, left, Kaitlin Villalba, Tassia Tsiasos, Mikah Bein, along with Olivia Lo Sordo, not pictured, shared what they learned during Mental Health Awareness Week in March.

Student column: raising mental health awareness

One in five children ages 13 to 18 has, or will have, a serious mental illness. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death in young people between the ages of 10 and 24 years old. With statistics like these, it is important to realize these issues affect all of us in some way. Reducing the stigma of mental illness and guiding people to treatment can help. more

By Sophie Stakhov, Kaitlin Villalba, Tassia Tsiasos, Mikah Bein and Olivia Lo Sordo | 6/1/17

Racial jokes, specifically directed at Hispanic students, are becoming more common at Oceanside High School, students said at a library forum earlier this month.

O’side students discuss increase in racial ‘jokes’ at library forum

“We’re not allowed to talk about politics in school,” a 16-year-old Oceanside High School student said, claiming that the policy extended into government classes. “You’re not allowed to … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/26/17

Seniors Joseph DiMiceli, seated on left, Michelle Lomoz, Joseph Mesoraca, Shane Monaghan, Sabrina Seeger, Kyle Sheinberg and Vincent Vollaro — with their respective high school coaches — at a college signing ceremony on March 9.

OHS lauds future college athletes

As senior student-athletes navigate through their final year at Oceanside High School, the district celebrated seven that have committed to continue playing their sports in college at a signing ceremony on March 9. more

By Ben Strack | 3/21/17

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