Samantha Humphrey, the former freshman at Schenectady High School whose life tragically ended two years ago, is being remembered with a new book about her ongoing case.
David Bushman, a New York City...
It is not uncommon for big movies to come out around the same weekend, some dates are more popular than others especially around Thanksgiving or beginning of the summer. This Thanksgiving is no different.
Wicked...
Worried about how much money is going into your application costs? SUNY has given students an opportunity to apply to a maximum of five campuses - free of charge.
The application period started on October...
From playing Quarterback in the Afro-American Semi-Pros while in High School, to enlisting in the Vietnam war, to becoming a minister and a beacon to Schenectady County, 80 year old retired pastor, veteran...
Don Rittner is a man of many hats. In fact, if you look him up online chances are you will see him sporting his brown hat. A former Schenectady County historian, Rittner is known for writing many books...
The pandemic has significantly impacted the socialization of young people, particularly those who were isolated during their critical developmental periods.
In 2024, a study from the Pew Research Center...
Fred Durocher, Phoenix Film Critic
• February 5, 2024
Hello, I’m Fred D, Schenectady high’s best film reviewer. I’m very excited to start my long journey of watching as many 2024 movies as I can. So I decided to start with an amazing choice. No, not...
How has the pandemic affected people’s mental health? Feelings of anxiety, stress and even loneliness became extremely common over quarantine. The pandemic disrupted daily routines, and limited our...
The Schenectady City School District approved a new grading policy this year that allows teachers to accept retakes on a test so they can master the material.
This is a good idea.
Some teachers give...
Fred Durocher, Phoenix film critic
• January 18, 2024
Hello, I’m Fred D, Schenectady High’s best film reviewer. Today we will be looking at The Iron Claw, which was released on December 22.
Now, I’m not a sporty person. Never have been, probably...
Fred Durocher, Phoenix film critic
• December 18, 2023
Hello, I’m Fred and welcome to Fredflix, Schenectady High’s best film reviewer. Today we will be looking at Godzilla Minus One which was released on Dec. 1.
In all honesty, this is my first time...
Cameron Adams, Phoenix Editor-in-Chief
• December 4, 2023
The SYE club meets on Tuesday after school in D17.
Schenectady Youth Experience (SYE) is a unique experience for students to go on adventures outside of Schenectady, which is mostly free of cost for...