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Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief

As Co-Editor in Chief, Annie Fingersh is a senior completing her fourth and final year at RampageWired. Her favorite articles to write are opinions, and she also loves to make infographics for Rampage. She is so excited to welcome all of the new staff members this year and is looking forward to all of the amazing articles that will be written!

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Soon, the class of 2023 will be leaving behind the all-Jewish environment
of HBHA and venturing into the world beyond. Photo by Annie Fingersh

Leaving HBHA Doesn’t Mean Leaving Judaism Behind

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief March 14, 2023

This coming May, the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) class of 2023 will be leaving the halls of HBHA and venturing out into the world on their own. As some of us start college and some go into the workforce,...

While disconnecting from our devices may be difficult, on Shabbat many find it peaceful. Photo by Annie Fingersh

What Can We Learn from Observing Shabbat?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief February 10, 2023

In a world dominated by technology and the need for productivity, Shabbat is the one day of the week where Jewish people can truly disconnect from their secular lives and simply “exist.” What can we...

Though students all over the country have resumes similar to this, many of them are rejected from their dream schools. Image by Annie Fingersh.

The Horrible, No Good, Very Bad College Admission Process

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief January 9, 2023

Write an essay that includes your best writing and something integral to your personal growth, but wait, don't forget to be humble while also bragging about your accomplishments. Easy right? 461 Google...

Hammer enjoys a delicious plate of hummus and falafel. Image by Annie Fingersh.

Mediterranean Madness: The Search for KC’s Best Middle Eastern Food

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief November 20, 2022

Kansas City is filled with amazing Mediterranean restaurants, but the question is, which one is the best? As a certified foodie, I felt it necessary to try some of the most talked-about and popular Middle...

 In May 2022, the HBHA Women’s Studies class held a presentation night for friends, family, and teachers to share their capstone projects. Image by Annie Fingersh.

HBHA Students Make History With First Ever Women’s Studies Class

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief October 21, 2022

2022 is the fifty year anniversary of the 1972 Title IX law which banned discrimination on the basis of sex in schools or other educational programs that receive federal funding. Though our country has...

Does Educational Censorship Belong in Jewish Schools?

Does Educational Censorship Belong in Jewish Schools?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief May 10, 2022

Image by Annie Fingersh.   Across the country, books are being challenged and removed from libraries and school curriculums for being “too graphic,” “too profane,” or “too...

HBHA Girls Varsity Basketball: A Season to Remember

HBHA Girls Varsity Basketball: A Season to Remember

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief March 16, 2022

Image by Tyler Johnson. By Annie Fingersh and Ethan Sosland. The third place trophy of the Great Plains Tournament shines proudly in the trophy case at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA)....

What's Wrong with Fast Fashion?

What’s Wrong with Fast Fashion?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief February 16, 2022

Image by Annie Fingersh. I am held captive to fast fashion and the entire fashion industry. I enjoy shopping for the newest clothes and biggest trends at a price that won’t max out my debit...

Image from Pixabay.

In a Post-Covid World, Kansas City Welcomes Refugees Again

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief November 19, 2021

Image from Pixabay. For hundreds of years, people have immigrated to the United States to escape persecution or in search of a better life. Recently, large numbers of people have been immigrating...

Death or Glory: The Battle of the Mentoring Olympics

Death or Glory: The Battle of the Mentoring Olympics

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief October 13, 2021

Slider image by Cody Welton. The biggest feud to ever grace the fluorescently-lit yellow hallways of HBHA was the 2021 battle of the mentoring olympics. Every spring the five mentoring groups...

What Is Rape Culture?

What Is Rape Culture?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief May 9, 2021

Slider photo by Annie Fingersh [TW //  sexual assault, rape, suicide.] What is rape culture? Rape culture is a societal attitude which normalizes rape and sexual assault against all people,...

Who Can Be a Woman in Sports?

Who Can Be a Woman in Sports?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief March 12, 2021

Slider image from KX News The Title IX law was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program....

Israel Update: COVID-19, Protests, and Another Round of Elections

Israel Update: COVID-19, Protests, and Another Round of Elections

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief February 11, 2021

Slider Image from Wikimedia Commons With several serious waves of COVID-19 outbreaks and a tense political landscape, Israel has a lot going on. Early on in the pandemic, the Israeli economy was...

Pinocchio Tweets from the white house

Pinocchio Tweets from the white house

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief December 20, 2020

"Pinocchio Tweets From The White House" Cartoon by Annie Fingersh  

Racist Roots: Are Professional Sports Teams Finally Enacting Change?

Racist Roots: Are Professional Sports Teams Finally Enacting Change?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief November 30, 2020

Slider photo from Wikimedia Commons Recently, several professional sports teams have come under scrutiny for the appropriation of Native American culture regarding team names, mascots and fan...

History of Fashion

History of Fashion

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief November 19, 2020

Wildfires in the West: The Consequences of Climate Change

Wildfires in the West: The Consequences of Climate Change

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief October 20, 2020

Slider image from Flicker Over the last several months, western states such as California, Oregon, Washington and more have experienced massive heat waves and disastrous wildfires. A few hundred...

Slider by Annie Fingersh

Netflix is Falling

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief December 18, 2019

Slider image by Annie Fingersh. Netflix has dominated the streaming service platform for more than 20 years, but due to a price hike in January of 2019, Netflix’s subscriber count is currently...

Slider from Wikipedia

The Day of the Dead: A Beautiful and Inspiring Holiday

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief December 3, 2019

The Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, is a beautiful holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and other surrounding countries. During these festivities, families gather in graveyards and spend the...

Ridley Thomas’ Journey to HBHA

Ridley Thomas’ Journey to HBHA

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief November 21, 2019

Slider image taken by Ben Fine. A young Ridley Thomas woke up and immediately dreaded going to his job at a pharmaceutical marketing company, where he worked as a pharmaceutical sales rep, the...

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