Opinions
The Alarming Acceptance of Gun Violence
By Alexa Leahy
Gun violence rises, and recent political events have demonstrated America’s lack of urgency regarding gun control, but this issue must be addressed to provide children and citizens with safe futures.
Arts and Entertainment
Union Yaoi: Fighting the Good Fight on Behalf of the Animation Industry
Union Yaoi just might have helped save the Animation Industry
News
STEM Clubs—Old and New
By Gavin Lin, Maya Soni, Sophie Zhao
Explore some of the newest and underrepresented STEM-related clubs at Stuyvesant!
Science
The Gut-Brain Axis: The Future of Neurological Health
[The gut-brain axis] is a highway for certain neurotransmitters, particles that are used for communication throughout our nervous system, which influence all aspects of our life from learning to body temperatures. However, many researchers have noticed that this connection has a direct link to many physical and mental disorders.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a new beat written by News editors Brendan Tan and Seth Fenton, covering recent economic events and providing Stuy students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Arts and Entertainment
Definitively Delicious: (Three Of) The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC
Two writers tackle famous New York Times food critic Pete Wells’s “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024”.
Arts and Entertainment
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1: A Stagnant Dojo
By Kabir Madan
Although the first part of season 6 has its issues, such as pacing and character choices, it still offers five solid episodes worth watching
Arts and Entertainment
My Anti-Aircraft Friend: A Shoegaze Renaissance
julie’s latest release, my anti-aircraft friend (2024), showcases the band’s skillful experimentation of the Shoegaze genre, bringing a unique perspective to music as a whole
News
What Do Stuyvesant Students Think About the New Bells?
In welcoming the 2024-2025 school year, Stuyvesant also welcomed new bell sounds. Rather than the single tone of the past, we now have a three-note progression as the warning bell and an end bell which resembles the iconic sound of the Westminster bells in London. What does the Stuyvesant student body think of the new bells?
News
A Musical Cacophony
By Amrit Das, Anna Zhao, Hannah Moon, Rahul Kissoon
Following an administrative decision to grade music performance classes according to a pass/fail system, students created a petition that successfully convinced Principal Yu to change his mind.
Sports
Was the UFC at the Sphere the “greatest live sporting event of all time”?
UFC president Dana White hyped up the pay-per-view event at the Sphere to be one of the greatest live sporting events, but did it manage to meet the extremely high expectations set by the company?
News
Stuyvesant Introduces New Safety Access System
By Amy Mitchneck, Daniel Sokolovsky , Lyla Storm, Mark Ionis, Stella Krajka
The goal of the Safer Access Door is to make Stuyvesant safer and to make entering the building more practical for all who work at and attend the school.
Humor
The Second Failure of Congestion Pricing
Stuyvesant tries and fails to implement congestion pricing in the sixth floor hallway.
Opinions
Painting Stereotypes out of the Picture
By Angelina Lu
Devaluation of the arts becomes a trend, and the myth of the “starving artist” is turning into our reality.
Science
Quantum Sensors: Atomic Details, Monumental Impact
Quantum sensors detect subatomic and atomic shifts, being innovated on to image and detect certain intracellular qualities and processes that provides a promising future in the medical field.
Humor
Stuy Speaks For the Trees
By Diya Mallu
Principal Yu goes to new extremes to ‘save the trees,’ leading to unintended student fallout.
Features
Grading Music: Numbers to Letters and Back
Stuyvesant music students successfully come together to change the pass-fail grading system.
Science
Marine Ecosystems in Garbage Patches
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch has enabled coastal species to invade and thrive in the open ocean, harming native species.
Opinions
Road to November 2024
After a disorienting summer, the United States is just weeks away from the 2024 Election. Considering the short time frame between today and Election Day, it is extremely important for voters to stay updated with current events before they head to the polls. However, as political extremism is on the rise across America, polarization has led to devastating consequences.
Sports
Tua’s Toughest Decision: Football Fame vs. Lifelong Brain Health
By Nina Benson
A review of Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s third concussion and what that implies for his future and the future of concussion protocols in the NFL.
Arts and Entertainment
Art for Art’s Sake?
A Hanes white T-shirt and a two-shaded canvas. At the MoMA, they’re on display. But with only a message and without aesthetic appeal, can they be considered art?
Sports
Double Plays and Double Standards
By Hifza Kaleem
Sports are often treated as a solely male space, but female fans deserve to be accepted and involved as well.
Features
Meet Stuyvesant’s Newest Teachers!
By Ada Gordon, Leah Riegel, Rahul Kissoon
Get to know Stuyvesant’s newest teachers!
Arts and Entertainment
The 76th Emmys: Award Show or Reality Show?
By Sama Daga
This ceremony is meant to celebrate accomplishments in television, but has instead become a battleground.
Humor
SHOCKING TEACHERS TAKE ON INTERNET DEBATES (NOT CLICKBAIT!!)
By Astrid Harrington, Erin Cho, Fiona 'Eve' Lin
Ever wanted to know what your favorite teachers, from Ms. Alonso to Mx. Stuzin, think about these controversial questions on the internet? Read this article to find out!
Science
The Roll of the Wheel in Nature
Wheels enable us to commute and reach vast distances, but they are manufactured by humans. However, despite their success, wheels wouldn’t be able to evolve naturally in organisms due to the way bones grow and the rules that allow wheels to function normally.
Humor
First Day Disasters
Stuyvesant students try to fix what starts as a disastrous first day of school.
Humor
A Strange SATurday
You’ve found a way to break the system and take the paper SAT instead of the digital version.
Arts and Entertainment
The Evolution of Latin American Furniture: Crafting Modernity at the MoMA
A glimpse into the MoMA’s Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America (1940-1980)
Science
Screens and Well-being: Balancing Use, Avoiding Risks
By Isabel Cho
With the new school year, students should be aware of their screen time and the effects associated with the excessive usage of electronic devices.
Sports
Climbing to the Stars
By Boone Ireland, Timofey Volvovskiy
This article commemorates the lives and careers of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were able to leave their legacies engraved in hockey history without knowing what limited time they had to do so. After the two gave life to the game of hockey, this article publicizes both their successes and the outstanding grief the hockey community is facing.
Features
Reintroducing Stuyvesant’s Music Lab!
Passionate and established music teacher Harold Stephan has been working to create a music lab for students to hone their passion for music/video production. With the renovation of the music lab, let’s reintroduce the music lab and its significance!
Science
The Psychology of Rewatching
Rewatching familiar movies provides psychological comfort and reduces cognitive effort, helping individuals manage stress and emotional strain through the reinforcement of neural pathways.
Opinions
The Alarming Acceptance of Gun Violence
By Alexa Leahy
Gun violence rises, and recent political events have demonstrated America’s lack of urgency regarding gun control, but this issue must be addressed to provide children and citizens with safe futures.
Arts and Entertainment
Union Yaoi: Fighting the Good Fight on Behalf of the Animation Industry
Union Yaoi just might have helped save the Animation Industry
News
STEM Clubs—Old and New
By Gavin Lin, Maya Soni, Sophie Zhao
Explore some of the newest and underrepresented STEM-related clubs at Stuyvesant!
Science
The Gut-Brain Axis: The Future of Neurological Health
[The gut-brain axis] is a highway for certain neurotransmitters, particles that are used for communication throughout our nervous system, which influence all aspects of our life from learning to body temperatures. However, many researchers have noticed that this connection has a direct link to many physical and mental disorders.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a new beat written by News editors Brendan Tan and Seth Fenton, covering recent economic events and providing Stuy students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
Painting Stereotypes out of the Picture
By Angelina Lu
Devaluation of the arts becomes a trend, and the myth of the “starving artist” is turning into our reality.
Science
Quantum Sensors: Atomic Details, Monumental Impact
Quantum sensors detect subatomic and atomic shifts, being innovated on to image and detect certain intracellular qualities and processes that provides a promising future in the medical field.
Arts and Entertainment
Definitively Delicious: (Three Of) The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC
Two writers tackle famous New York Times food critic Pete Wells’s “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024”.
Humor
Stuy Speaks For the Trees
By Diya Mallu
Principal Yu goes to new extremes to ‘save the trees,’ leading to unintended student fallout.
Arts and Entertainment
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1: A Stagnant Dojo
By Kabir Madan
Although the first part of season 6 has its issues, such as pacing and character choices, it still offers five solid episodes worth watching
Features
Grading Music: Numbers to Letters and Back
Stuyvesant music students successfully come together to change the pass-fail grading system.
Arts and Entertainment
My Anti-Aircraft Friend: A Shoegaze Renaissance
julie’s latest release, my anti-aircraft friend (2024), showcases the band’s skillful experimentation of the Shoegaze genre, bringing a unique perspective to music as a whole
Science
Marine Ecosystems in Garbage Patches
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch has enabled coastal species to invade and thrive in the open ocean, harming native species.
News
What Do Stuyvesant Students Think About the New Bells?
In welcoming the 2024-2025 school year, Stuyvesant also welcomed new bell sounds. Rather than the single tone of the past, we now have a three-note progression as the warning bell and an end bell which resembles the iconic sound of the Westminster bells in London. What does the Stuyvesant student body think of the new bells?
Opinions
Road to November 2024
After a disorienting summer, the United States is just weeks away from the 2024 Election. Considering the short time frame between today and Election Day, it is extremely important for voters to stay updated with current events before they head to the polls. However, as political extremism is on the rise across America, polarization has led to devastating consequences.
Sports
Tua’s Toughest Decision: Football Fame vs. Lifelong Brain Health
By Nina Benson
A review of Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s third concussion and what that implies for his future and the future of concussion protocols in the NFL.
News
A Musical Cacophony
By Amrit Das, Anna Zhao, Hannah Moon, Rahul Kissoon
Following an administrative decision to grade music performance classes according to a pass/fail system, students created a petition that successfully convinced Principal Yu to change his mind.
Sports
Was the UFC at the Sphere the “greatest live sporting event of all time”?
UFC president Dana White hyped up the pay-per-view event at the Sphere to be one of the greatest live sporting events, but did it manage to meet the extremely high expectations set by the company?
News
Stuyvesant Introduces New Safety Access System
By Amy Mitchneck, Daniel Sokolovsky , Lyla Storm, Mark Ionis, Stella Krajka
The goal of the Safer Access Door is to make Stuyvesant safer and to make entering the building more practical for all who work at and attend the school.
Humor
The Second Failure of Congestion Pricing
Stuyvesant tries and fails to implement congestion pricing in the sixth floor hallway.
Sports
Scores, S’mores, and More!
By Duncan Park
Meet Rebecca Pereira and Karina Gupta, captains of the girls’ varsity soccer team!
Humor
MatchGPT: Love Has Never Been More Real!
An advertisement for a new dating app that relies on AI technology.
Sports
Kicking Off to Win: The Promising Season for the Peglegs
With strong leadership and hustle, the Peglegs have a promising season ahead.
Arts and Entertainment
Art for Art’s Sake?
A Hanes white T-shirt and a two-shaded canvas. At the MoMA, they’re on display. But with only a message and without aesthetic appeal, can they be considered art?
Sports
Double Plays and Double Standards
By Hifza Kaleem
Sports are often treated as a solely male space, but female fans deserve to be accepted and involved as well.
Features
Meet Stuyvesant’s Newest Teachers!
By Ada Gordon, Leah Riegel, Rahul Kissoon
Get to know Stuyvesant’s newest teachers!
Arts and Entertainment
The 76th Emmys: Award Show or Reality Show?
By Sama Daga
This ceremony is meant to celebrate accomplishments in television, but has instead become a battleground.
Humor
A Strange SATurday
You’ve found a way to break the system and take the paper SAT instead of the digital version.
Humor
SHOCKING TEACHERS TAKE ON INTERNET DEBATES (NOT CLICKBAIT!!)
By Astrid Harrington, Erin Cho, Fiona 'Eve' Lin
Ever wanted to know what your favorite teachers, from Ms. Alonso to Mx. Stuzin, think about these controversial questions on the internet? Read this article to find out!
Arts and Entertainment
The Evolution of Latin American Furniture: Crafting Modernity at the MoMA
A glimpse into the MoMA’s Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America (1940-1980)
Science
The Roll of the Wheel in Nature
Wheels enable us to commute and reach vast distances, but they are manufactured by humans. However, despite their success, wheels wouldn’t be able to evolve naturally in organisms due to the way bones grow and the rules that allow wheels to function normally.
Humor
First Day Disasters
Stuyvesant students try to fix what starts as a disastrous first day of school.
Science
Screens and Well-being: Balancing Use, Avoiding Risks
By Isabel Cho
With the new school year, students should be aware of their screen time and the effects associated with the excessive usage of electronic devices.
Sports
Climbing to the Stars
By Boone Ireland, Timofey Volvovskiy
This article commemorates the lives and careers of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were able to leave their legacies engraved in hockey history without knowing what limited time they had to do so. After the two gave life to the game of hockey, this article publicizes both their successes and the outstanding grief the hockey community is facing.
