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Banning books is pointless, hurts students more than it helps them

Banning books is pointless, hurts students more than it helps them

Ryan Mendez, Staff Reporter May 8, 2024

The list of banned books is growing fast and the negative effects of banning books are mostly felt by young people since their minds are always developing.  Having access to all kinds of information teaches...

Letter From the Editors – Winter 2024 Edition

Caitlyn Crisostomo and Rukhmah Nauman March 11, 2024

Hello readers of the QSInquirer, In this edition we touch on pressing issues like gender neutral bathrooms, the ethics of A.I, the early college experience and stress levels at QSI. We also have a food...

Cuisine Crusaders: ChillD Taste Thai Review

Cuisine Crusaders: Chill’D Taste Thai Review

Abyaz Mahboob, Julius Elevazo, and Jeremy Molina March 7, 2024

Chill’D Taste Thai restaurant provides an authentic and delicious eating experience. The ambiance creates a welcoming and comfy atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. The service is amazing....

Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”

Abigail Kimyagarov, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

As somebody who has watched all of "The Hunger Games" movies prior to the newest one without reading any of the books, I found the movie to be very interesting but slightly difficult to understand in the...

New cell phone policy helps students focus

New cell phone policy helps students focus

Kevin Juarez, Contributor January 22, 2024

The new cell phone policy has changed student life forever. A recent study shows that prior to the policy 100% of students were using their phones. Only 98% of students are using their phones after...

Letter From the Editors – Fall 2023 Edition

Caitlyn Crisostomo and Rukhmah Nauman December 1, 2023

Dear Readers, We are happy to welcome you all back to the QSInquirer for the first edition of the 2023-2024 school year. In this edition we cover featured athletes, climate change, news and reviews....

Leonardo DiCaprio visits NASA to see maps of how climate change is impacting Earth.

Review: “Before the Flood,” an introduction to climate change and solutions

Marly Regalado, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Even though it's almost eight  years old, “Before the Flood” is worth watching for people who don’t know a lot about climate change because it paints a vivid and urgent picture of the crisis in...

Artist: Atchijah Ravinathan

Review: “Good Night World,” a family finds solace in a virtual world

Ryan Mendez November 27, 2023

Watching "Good Night World" was an experience that I did not expect to have from a Netflix original anime: I was speechless. The dark anime series exceeded my expectations with all of the plot twists and...

Furniture in the CCRC.

CCRC gets a makeover but, what about the rules?

November 22, 2023

The College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC) just got brand new tables, chairs, sofas and even a mini cafe. The new wooden tables and whiteboard tables come with dry erase markers and an eraser which...

Students at Lido Beach, NY, writer wearing gray hoodie.

Go to a beach, it will make you feel good

Dajaun Davis, Guest Contributor November 21, 2023

My first time going to the beach was during a fall trip in my Climate Solutions class and it was quite a surreal experience. Even though we were only there for about 10 minutes, it had to be some of the...

Artist: Atchijah Ravinathan

Review: “Skip and Loafer,” a wholesome and realistic depiction of teenage girls

Atchijah Ravinathan November 16, 2023

“Skip and Loafer” is probably the best manga series in its genre and I doubt that I’ll find anything better. One aspect that drew me in was the lovable and well-written characters. And whether...

Open Space Discussion

First Peace and Humanitarianism Day, good concept, room for improvement

Max DiMonda, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

The first Peace and Humanitarianism Day was held on Oct. 13 and gave students a chance to reflect on what is currently happening in their lives and what might be happening in others’ lives. There...

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