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Edison Insider

The Student News Site of Thomas Alva Edison Intermediate School

Edison Insider

Edison Insider
News
Vice Principal Ms. Jada Cole works in her office at EIS to help run the school.
Ms. Jada Cole arrives at Edison 
Aine Fahey and Ava DeMasi • December 13, 2024
Westfield's Kehler Stadium does not currently have lights because neighbors don't want them.
Debate on Kehler lights spread across EIS
Jack Mroz and Evan Washbourne • December 4, 2024
The Lord and Taylor location on North Avenue in Westfield will be used for One Westfield place development.
One Westfield Place: A transformative project or a town divided?
Lucas Basta • December 4, 2024
Features
Social media is highlighted in the news right now. Will Tik Tok be banned for teenagers?
Unrestricted social media is threatening to teenagers
Taylor Beckerman, Vivienne Spatz, and Kayleigh Bucciarelli • December 6, 2024
Seventh grade ELA teacher regularly writes his To-Do list in a planner to keep organized during the busy school day.
The power of prioritizing you time 
Naomi Meyers, Kayleigh Bucciarelli, and Ella Tanki • December 4, 2024
Entertainment
Two students using Airpods to listen to music while they work in the Media Center.
EIS students debate if airpods should be allowed in school
Julia Arrigo and Leticia Abrahao Gomes • December 5, 2024

Airpods are a very controversial topic for students and teachers since they could be good or bad. Edison Intermediate School (EIS) students agree...

Elf seems to be a holiday favorite for staff and students at Edison Intermediate School.
Watch some of the best holiday movies this season
Alyssa Silva and Caitlin Morris • December 4, 2024

Holiday movies have a special way of bringing warmth and joy to the season. Many people enjoy watching their favorite holiday movies as a way...

Opinion
Do students struggle with completing homework amongst their other activities?
Too much homework causes many problems for kids and teens   
There are many ways a person can be bullied. It is not just physical abuse.
Bullying has negative effects on everyone
Early start times, like 7:30 a.m. for the high school in Westfield, takes their toll on student health.
Early start times are slowly draining children 
Students claim to be overwhelmed with homework after spending many waking hours at school.
Deciding: Is homework mandatory or optional? 
December 6, 2024
Cell phone use in school may not be all bad according to students who want to use them.
Phone can be a helpful resource for students 
December 6, 2024
Ingesting nicotine is unsafe and bad for your health.
Tobacco smoking risks outweigh the benefits
December 6, 2024