The student news site of Ward Melville High School

Kaleidoscope
The student news site of Ward Melville High School

Kaleidoscope
The student news site of Ward Melville High School

Kaleidoscope

Michael Retakh, Editor-in-Chief

Welcome to Kaleidoscope! Feel free to reach out about any story suggestions or news tips — my email is [email protected], and we meet in Room 411 on Thursdays!

All content by Michael Retakh
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Stand Up For Education

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
July 15, 2025
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Three Village Prepares for District Restructuring

Ariel Bassis and Michael Retakh
July 15, 2025
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America Can No Longer Call Itself the Leader of the Free World

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
March 10, 2025
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What a Trump Win Means for the World

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
November 26, 2024
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JD Vance’s Disregard for Democracy is Disqualifying

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
October 7, 2024
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The New Mozart Piece Doesn’t Deserve Its Attention

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
October 2, 2024
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Trump Rallies on Long Island

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
September 30, 2024
Photo courtesy of John Avlon for Congress.

An Interview With John Avlon, Democratic Candidate for Congress

Michael Retakh, Op-Ed Editor
September 17, 2024

Effects of the New Jersey Earthquake

Michael Retakh, Staff Writer
May 29, 2024
Image Courtesy of Dan Cristian Pădureț on Unsplash

2024 Abel Prize Winner Announced

Michael Retakh, Staff Writer
May 29, 2024
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Former Trump Lawyers Plead Guilty in Georgia

Michael Retakh, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
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