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The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

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ROCKET FIRE: Missles fired by Gaza from Palestine over the Israeli city of Netivot are intercepted by Israel’s “Iron
Dome” defense system
War in the Middle East: Israel under attack
Daniella Froimzon, Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2024

On the morning of Oct. 7, Hamas initiated rocket attacks and deployed fighters into central and southern regions of Israel by means of land,...

LIFTING WEIGHTS: Krop student practices weightlifitng during weight traitraining class.
Weights v. Calisthenics: which is better for achieving your goals?
Alexis Chery, News Editor • June 10, 2024

When it comes to working out and gaining muscle, there are various methods to achieve your fitness goals. Two common types of exercise are weight...

Need a break? Explore the benefits of a gap year
Noga Shami, Health and Science Editior • June 10, 2024

     A gap year is a year break from academics after high school to travel, work or focus on hobbies or passions and can help you gain real-world...

GENDER DIVERSITY: Poster of the mainly female ‘Ghostbusters’ cast released in 2016.
Rise of WOKENESS in the media
Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer • June 10, 2024

The media is grappling with the challenge of balancing authenticity with social justice, and increased activism has led to a demand for more...

SCHOOL SPIRIT: Assistant Principals Monica Alba-Nuñez and Kristan Belfield
watch the Homecoming pep rally performers on Oct. 13.
Fresh faces: Meet our new leaders
Joshua Sadov, Feature and Managing Editor • June 10, 2024

In recent years, Krop has undergone many structural changes in leadership. Most recently, we welcome two new assistant principals, Monica Alba-Núñez...

SAYING NO: junior Nicknise Denis turns down a bag of Hot Cheetos during lunch.
Processed foods: chemicals infiltrating our foods
Noga Shami, Health and Science Editior • June 10, 2024

In America there are over 20 foods that are banned in other countries, such as Fruit Loops, Skittles, Frosted Flakes, and Gatorade, due to harmful...