Photo by Anthony Mullin: From left to right: Khaleel Auld ’25, Patrick Boateng ’25, Matthew “Magic” Marroquin ’25, and Albert Disla ’25 with their coach, Robert Sweirbitowicz. By Julissa Flores '25 On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, DHS had its annual senior night for its basketball players. There were a total of four seniors who were … Continue reading Basketball seniors take their last shot on senior night
By Julissa Flores '25 I was still living in the Bronx when I heard about the Elm Street Diner. I didn’t think my parents would drive all the way to Stamford, CT for a diner, but they actually did. If you are the type of person who wants to relax, eat good food, and not … Continue reading The Elm Street diner is deliciousness hidden in the corner
Photo by Adriana Duarte '27: Prize area with ticket rewards. By: Adriana Duarte '27 Round1 Bowling and Arcade is located in Danbury, Connecticut there is the Danbury Fair Mall at 7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT. It is a shopping mall very close to New York. Since it opened in 1986. It has been around for … Continue reading Round1 Bowling & Arcade offers fun to all ages and families
Image from Vecteezy: Valentine's Day brought roses to DHS. By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 Feb. 14 is a special day for many people around the world. It's a day that is dedicated to spending time with your loved ones. This day is not only for romantic relationships but also for friendships. The Derby High School Spanish … Continue reading DHS Spanish club spreads love by hosting a special fundraiser
Image from Netflix : This thumbnail reveals Christian Serratos playing as Selena Quintanilla for the series By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 "Selena," the series on Netflix, is an amazing storytelling documentary, showing one of the most famous Mexican artists to this day. Selena Quintanilla was known as the “Queen of Tejano," a big icon in the … Continue reading Netflix series reveals the life of Selena Quintanilla
Photo from Spotify: The album cover for “Preacher’s Daughter” by Ethel Cain. By Sara Poric '26 Sometime in Oct. of last year, I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video with a gorgeous song playing in the background. I instantly became obsessed with it and added it to my playlist. Soon after, I … Continue reading Faith and identity explored in Ethel Cain’s “Preacher’s Daughter”
Photo courtesy of Sophie Mraz ‘26: Sophie Mraz ‘26 secures an epic victory. By Nedaat Masiat '26 For the first time since 2016, the Derby/Oxford/Holy Cross (DOHC) wrestling team has flipped the script, finishing the season with a winning record of nine wins and six losses. After nine long seasons of struggles, the team's perseverance … Continue reading DHS wrestling team earns first winning season in years
Photo by Renai Strother: Strother was recognized by the city of New York for the amount of time she worked at Rikers. “I thought that I was tough and that the job wouldn’t affect me the way it did, I found out that wasn’t the case real quick,” Renai Strother expresses. Stother, who was 21 … Continue reading Renai Strother shares the truth of Rikers Island
By Kristian Fearon '25 If you are a seafood lover, especially boils, and you crave fresh, flavorful seafood, then Hook And Reel Cajun & Seafood Bar is the place for you. In January, I went to enjoy dinner at Hook and Reel, and wasn't disappointed one bit. Located at 385 Boston Post Road, in Orange, … Continue reading Hook and Reel Cajun & Seafood Bar offers a mouth-watering seafood experience
Image from Wikipedia: PND and Drake by the CN Towers. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 This Valentine's Day, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR surprised fans with the release of the album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” a 21-track album that blends different genres, samples, and emotions. The album is the perfect vibe for a late-night drive, from seductive … Continue reading Emotions and harmony: Drake and PND’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is the perfect late-night drive playlist
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