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Young Talent Wins the First Round

By Asa Hochhauser, Staff Writer Throughout the years of the NBA playoffs, older teams of veterans always seemed to be the ones to pull it...

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Jun 7, 20243 min read

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Athlete of the Issue: Noa Singer

By Jonah Pappas, Sports Editor I had the pleasure of sitting down with sophomore lacrosse star Noa Singer recently, here is an excerpt...

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Jun 7, 20242 min read

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A Love Letter to Barrack Softball

“My 'like' for Barrack softball had turned into love.”

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

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The NBA Playoff Push

Micah Friedman Staff Writer The 2023-24 NBA season is reaching its end, and fans are getting excited for the playoff race. The current...

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Mar 10, 20242 min read

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NFL Draft Predictions

“McCarthy looked like a veteran when he needed to make plays, asserting a strong pocket presence and making clutch throws when necessary.”

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

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Athlete of the Issue - Tal Kahn

Jonah Pappas Staff Writer I had the pleasure of sitting down with a star sophomore basketball player Tal Kahn today to chat about his...

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Mar 10, 20245 min read

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Everything You Need To Know When Filling Out Your Bracket: A March Madness 2024 guide

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor March is the time when the flowers are beginning to bloom, spring break is right around the corner, and 64...

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Mar 10, 20242 min read

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The NBA’s Mid-Season Spectacle

"Many fans believe that if the reward was larger then the in season tournament would be viewed similarly to the playoffs."

Micah Friedman

Dec 11, 20232 min read

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Athlete of the Issue - Gabby Thomas

"Gabby's ability to score goals, set up plays, and lead the team as team captain has been the driving force behind her memorable season."

Benny Scheinmann

Dec 11, 20232 min read

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Phillies Offseason Preview

Manny Shklar Managing Editor If Bryce Harper hadn’t needed Tommy John surgery on his partially torn UCL (ulnar collateral ligament),...

Manny Shklar

Dec 11, 20233 min read

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Dominating the Fantasy Playoffs: Top Players to Secure Your Championship

"Good luck in your fantasy football playoffs, and we hope this guide helps!"

Eli Hocking

Dec 11, 20233 min read

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The Jalen Hurts Revenge Tour

“After putting up the best statline in Super Bowl history, Hurts was still a runner-up, with no trophy to show for his performance.”

Manny Shklar

Sep 4, 20233 min read

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Welcoming Back SlamBall (Again)

“Originally created on the back of a paper napkin in 1999, SlamBall was a dream for basketball fans craving a more physical game.”

Manny Shklar

Sep 4, 20233 min read

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2023-24 NBA Season Predictions

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor As the leaves begin to change, basketball fans get ready to gear up for another exciting NBA season. The...

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Sep 4, 20232 min read

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2023 NFL Fantasy Rankings Top 50

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor Benny Scheinmann is a fantasy football expert and throughout his eight-year experience with fantasy...

Benny Scheinmann

Sep 4, 20231 min read

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A Legendary Start to the NBA Playoffs

“It will be exhilarating to watch him cover Jokic, who has averaged a 30 point triple-double in the postseason.”

Manny Shklar

Jun 4, 20233 min read

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Work Hard, Play Hard - The Culture of Barrack Athletics

“Barrack sports has taught me to be willing to try, be willing to fail, and be willing to learn.”

Eliana Weinstein

Jun 4, 20232 min read

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Howie Roseman Continues Make Up For His Disaster

“Reagor will forever be known as the player taken one spot ahead of Justin Jefferson.”

Manny Shklar

Jun 4, 20235 min read

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Athlete of the Edition: Edo Aharoni ‘24

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor Edo Aharoni ‘24 embodies the idea of what it means to be a true athlete. A three varsity sport starter and...

Benny Scheinmann

Jun 4, 20231 min read

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Barrack Girls’ Sports Are Seriously Underrated

"Barrack won, but it felt like nobody cared.”

Becca Miller

Mar 31, 20232 min read

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The Cougar Chronicle

Young Talent Wins the First Round

Athlete of the Issue: Noa Singer

A Love Letter to Barrack Softball

The NBA Playoff Push

NFL Draft Predictions

Athlete of the Issue - Tal Kahn

Everything You Need To Know When Filling Out Your Bracket: A March Madness 2024 guide

The NBA’s Mid-Season Spectacle

Athlete of the Issue - Gabby Thomas

Phillies Offseason Preview

Dominating the Fantasy Playoffs: Top Players to Secure Your Championship

The Jalen Hurts Revenge Tour

Welcoming Back SlamBall (Again)

2023-24 NBA Season Predictions

2023 NFL Fantasy Rankings Top 50

A Legendary Start to the NBA Playoffs

Work Hard, Play Hard - The Culture of Barrack Athletics

Howie Roseman Continues Make Up For His Disaster

Athlete of the Edition: Edo Aharoni ‘24

Barrack Girls’ Sports Are Seriously Underrated

About Us

Our Leadership

Claire Englander

Micah Friedman

Jillian Shweky

Yoni Bleir

Aviva Markowitz

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