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The News Site of Art and Design High School

The A&D Observer

The News Site of Art and Design High School

The A&D Observer

Trump Cuts Education Department and College Funding, Affecting Rising College Students

Trump Cuts Education Department and College Funding, Affecting Rising College Students

Coco Soh, Reporter June 12, 2025

The Trump administration's decision to cut $400 million in financial aid for Columbia University as well as cuts to other institutions, have left many other colleges wondering who might be next. Additionally,...

New Etsy-Based Pilot Program Launches at Art and Design

New Etsy-Based Pilot Program Launches at Art and Design

Iris Rodriguez, Reporter June 12, 2025

This past year, the High School of Art and Design introduced a new pilot program through the Arts Youth Education Program (AYEP) based on the online site Etsy. The program aims to encourage and teach juniors...

Many people enjoyed the food overall and shared recommendations for future events. Most agreed that it might have just been a bad batch of chicken and rice.

FanfaireNYC Food Poisoning Incident

Iris Rodriguez, Reporter June 11, 2025

This past April, the High School of Art and Design hosted its annual event, FanfaireNYC, where people from across New York gathered to celebrate pop culture and their unique interests. As part of the...

The 2024-2025 A&D Observer Newsroom Staff

Launching the A&D Observer: Our Newspaper Club Journey

Savanna Couteller and Kara Dolacinski June 11, 2025

Dear readers, Starting in February 2025, the Newspaper Club was formed by Mr. Stahl, Special Education Teacher at A&D, with the support of Press Pass NYC and professional news reporters. Not...

Senior Electives Exhibition at A&D High School No Longer Optional

Senior Electives Exhibition at A&D High School No Longer Optional

Therese Escarda, Reporter June 11, 2025

Art and Design High School has always been bustling with activities for seniors, especially as they prepare to showcase their talents. However, one activity is no longer optional. On April 10, 2025, seniors...

"Hot Ones" Heats Up the Theatre

“Hot Ones” Heats Up the Theatre

Zee Rosado, Reporter June 11, 2025

The smell of hot sauce hung heavy in the air as students packed the Black Box theater on April 30, 2025, buzzing with anticipation. They were there to watch their teachers sweat, laugh, and even cry...

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