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Concussions force student-athletes and their parents, like Alyssa Garbarino and her father, Al, to weigh the benefits of playing sports against the long-term health risks.
Bellmore-Merrick athletes hit hard by concussions
Alyssa Garbarino’s second concussion came on a frigid Sunday afternoon when she was 17. Under overcast skies, Garbarino, of North Merrick, who was then playing with the East Meadow Soccer Club’s Storm, bruised her way through a sea of bodies. As she battled with her opponent on the Northport Cow Harbor United Soccer Club, she was constantly driven to the ground, her head hitting the hard earth. As fast as she went down, though, she popped back up. As the game wore on, she began to feel dizzy and developed a sharp headache. more
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Jake Thomas was named to the Nassau County All-Star team in 2011, among other achievements during his Calhoun High School baseball career.
Calhoun baseball alumni drafted by MLB teams
Jake Thomas and Alex Vargas, both 21, played baseball together in 2011 at Calhoun High School under legendary coach Joe Corea. In 2010, Thomas led the Colts squad that captured the Nassau County Class AA title. In 2012, Vargas played a critical role in the Colts’ victory at the Long Island Class AA championship. Major League teams recently drafted them both. more
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The ambiguity of war
I plugged a simple search term into Google last week: “Were Afghanistan and Iraq worth it?” Tens of thousands of entries popped up. more
Chaviva Freedman
HAFTR wins first round of ‘The Challenge’
Since the last article I wrote about our first appearance on MSG Varsity’s “The Challenge,” (“Getting ready for ‘The Challenge’” Jan. 3-9) several very positive things have happened. more
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Healing the gaping wound that Sandy left
The eight students and one teacher shuffled into the center of what was left of the dining room of a red-brick ranch home on a canal in Long Beach’s East End last Friday. more
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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swung by Calhoun High School in North Merrick on Monday to push for tougher football helmet standards for young people. He was joined by, from left, Calhoun Assistant Principal Nicole Hollings, Athletic Director June Spruyt and Calhoun football players.
Sen. Schumer stops by Calhoun to push helmet safety
Calhoun High School football coach Joe Bianca and the Colts’ team captains joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to announce a legislative push to improve football helmet safety for children and teenagers. more
As part of 'American Idol's" top 24, Merokean Robbie Rosen performed live before a television audience of 24 million.
Timeline of an ‘American Idol’
Ten years ago, Robbie Rosen sat in front of his television and watched the first season of “American Idol” in his Merrick home. He was only 7 years old, but even then he knew he had it what it takes to one day perform on the show. more
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Merrick's Robbie Rosen headed to 'American's Idol's' top 24 tonight.
Merrick's Robbie Rosen performs in 'Idol's' top 24
When Merrick’s Robbie Rosen performed live Tuesday night with the top 12 males on “American Idol,” he was living his dream in front of more than 25 million viewers. more
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Robbie Rosen, singing sensation.
Robbie Rosen survives 'Idol's' dreaded group round
Merrick’s Robbie Rosen, a 16-year-old Calhoun High School junior, made his third appearance on “American Idol” on Wednesday, Feb. 16. more
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Merrick's Robbie Rosen, a star on "American Idol."
Merrick's Robbie Rosen makes it in Hollywood
Merrick’s Robbie Rosen, a junior at Calhoun High School, made his second appearance on the hit television show "American Idol" on Thursday night, this time in Hollywood. more
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