The Cougar Chronicle

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Jun 73 min read

A Current 9th-grader’s Thoughts on the Business Institute

By Flynn Goldstein, Staff Writer Imagine the following: You’re sitting on uncomfortable chairs in a collegiate auditorium. Next to you...

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The Cougar Chronicle

Jun 72 min read

Steam Institute: Year Two

By Evan Berman, Layout Editor As my second year as a member of the STEAM Institute comes to an end, I want to recognize and acknowledge...

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Jun 51 min read

Saying Goodbye to Benaya

By Claire Englander, School News Editor What have you loved most about working at Barrack? I have loved the people; students, and staff,...

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Welcoming Ms. Plunkett, Barrack's New Math Teacher, to Our Kehillah

The Cougar Chronicle

Mar 102 min read

Welcoming Ms. Plunkett, Barrack's New Math Teacher, to Our Kehillah

Ariel Shavit Arts Features, and Games Editors Ms. Plunkett is a recent addition to Barracks math department. She is an incredible and...

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The Cougar Chronicle

Mar 101 min read

Barrack Hosts Annual Red Cross Blood Drive

Sophia Mittman School News Editor Barrack geared up for its annual American Red Cross Blood Drive, which took place on Tuesday, February...

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Interview with Joe Maybloom, Barrack’s New College Counselor

The Cougar Chronicle

Mar 103 min read

Interview with Joe Maybloom, Barrack’s New College Counselor

Rachel Loeb Editor-in-Chief This year, Barrack is welcoming a new Director of College Counseling Joe Maybloom! Joe is on campus on...

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The Cougar Chronicle

Mar 101 min read

Another Successful Production

Liana Matez Staff Writer This year, Barrack’s drama department has been on a roll! Starting off the 2023-2024 season, the middle school...

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Rachel Loeb

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Interfaith Programming at Barrack

"All of these visitors have been extremely impactful and helpful in broadening our understanding of religion."

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Rachel Loeb

Dec 11, 20233 min read

Barrack Efforts for Israel

"Aside from rallies, Barrack has also put in many in-school efforts."

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Sophia Mittman

Dec 11, 20233 min read

An Uplifting Update from Benaya

“It is a wonderful feeling that we are united and people truly care about each other.”

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Rachel Loeb

Sep 4, 20234 min read

Interviews With New Barrack Institutes Staff

Rachel Loeb Editor-in-Chief New to Barrack this year are the upper school institutes: art, STEAM, and business. The STEAM Institute is a...

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Rachel Loeb

Sep 4, 20234 min read

Interview with Incoming Barrack Faculty

Rachel Loeb Editor-in-Chief This year at Barrack we are welcoming many additions to our faculty! The Cougar Chronicle interviewed each...

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Reflections On Our Beloved Librarian Mrs. Sittenfield

Sophia Mittman

Sep 4, 20232 min read

Reflections On Our Beloved Librarian Mrs. Sittenfield

"The most important thing a librarian has to do is to care for the well-being of every student.”

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Jillian Shweky

Jun 3, 20232 min read

The Future of Barrack: The Newest Addition to our Curriculum

“Three diverse 'institutes' will be available for upper school students”

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Sophia Mittman

Jun 3, 20232 min read

New Center for Student and Jewish Life

"The new center is designed as a safe space for students to feel comfortable sharing ideas and socializing."

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Jemma Dengel

Jun 3, 20231 min read

Mini-Thon

"This amazing event showed our school’s dedication."

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Margot Englander

Mar 31, 20232 min read

DC: Back and Better Than Ever

“Life-changing trip”

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Raphael Englander

Mar 31, 20230 min read

Thank You

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Margot Englander

Mar 31, 20231 min read

Barrack History

Margot Englander School News Editor

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The Cougar Chronicle

Mar 31, 20232 min read

Friends and Faith: a trip to remember

"Each rotation incorporated aspects of Judaism and Catholicism while giving students the ability to collaborate and learn from each other."

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