Humor
K-Pop Fans Branch to North Korean Groups
By Deon Woon
Fans of K-pop become heavily influenced by North Korean K-pop.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editors Brendan Tan and Seth Fenton, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
Democracy Starts Here: The Power of Local Politics
When national politics feel overwhelming, engaging in local politics—particularly in New York City's upcoming mayoral race—offers a more direct way to impact your community.
Arts and Entertainment
Play-Asia #2: Winter Tunes
Three song recommendations from a variety of Asian artists to create warmth in this winter season.
Features
Stuyvesant Succeeds at SCUDEM!
Learn more about the SCUDEM mathematics competition, where two Stuy teams won meritorious designations!
Opinions
A Schmearful Goodbye
By Ushoshi Das
Absolute Bagels was an iconic part of New York City’s culinary identity.
Arts and Entertainment
Chopin it Up
By Albert Shen
Introducing and reviewing the 11th National Chopin Competition
Arts and Entertainment
A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2024
By Kabir Madan, Oscar Scribner
Ultimately, many of the films and some of the television of 2024 felt like mostly setup and a break before the packed 2025.
Arts and Entertainment
Not Defying Gravity
While the new release features a beloved storyline and an appealing whimsy, its ridiculous runtime and diversion from source material hurt its overall potential.
Humor
Trudeau Resigns: Nothing Ever Happens
By Jai Shah
With Justin Trudeau’s resignation, many seem to expect radical change, yet they ignore the simple truth of Canada’s existence: “Nothing Ever Happens.”
Opinions
Unseen Tragedies, How the Media Portrays Disasters
The media underrepresents natural disasters that happen in disenfranchised and marginalized locations, prioritizing coverage of disasters in more affluent areas.
Opinions
Unseen Tragedies, How the Media Portrays Disasters
The media underrepresents natural disasters that happen in disenfranchised and marginalized locations, prioritizing coverage of disasters in more affluent areas.
Arts and Entertainment
Sonic 3: A Movie for Superfans and Casual Viewers Alike
By Sara Bhuiyan
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is by no means a perfect movie, but it’s certainly entertaining to anyone no matter how much of a fan they are of the Sonic games.
Opinions
Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s Greatest Modern-Day Supervillain
By Seoyeon Yu
South Korea’s impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol might be responsible for the greatest socioeconomic damage done to the nation in recent history, making him a common enemy of the citizens of Korea.
Sports
Standing on Unfinished Business: The JV Peglegs Rebuild to Dominance
The 2024 Stuyvesant JV Peglegs overcame the loss of key players from the previous year, ultimately exceeding expectations with a 5-1 record as a result of strong leadership, innovative coaching, and a balanced offensive and defensive game plan.
Science
When AI Goes Wrong: The Healthcare Gamble
By Hana Hirata
The increased reliance of AI, as even small errors or “hallucinations” by AI systems can ultimately harm those who depend on accurate medical care.
Opinions
South Korea’s Urgent Need for Strong Leadership
By Junseo Lee
With President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and many controversies surrounding presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, it is unlikely that South Korea’s political situation will improve unless there is a more capable presidential candidate.
Arts and Entertainment
The Eternal Power of Gold: Solid Gold at the Brooklyn Museum
By Ruby Kennedy
The Brooklyn Museum intends to prove the power of gold as it has existed from Cleopatra to Hip-Hop
Arts and Entertainment
At The Shed, a Forgotten Fantasy is Remembered
While Luna Luna’s revival preserves its captivating art, it fails to recapture the full spirit of the original 1987 run due to guests not being able to partake in a truly complete experience.
Features
The Met Project: Bridging Classroom Learning and Artistic Discovery
Despite being a time consuming project, the Met Project is a highly thought-out initiative by Art Appreciation teachers; students are encouraged to take advantage of its benefits.
Opinions
Mr. Beast’s Dystopian Games
Mr. Beast’s new game show titled Beast Games, modeled after Squid Game, turns economic inequality into a real-life spectacle where the contestants’ vulnerability is exploited as they fight for $5 million.
News
Four Stuyvesant Students Earn 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Distinction
By Amy Mitchneck, Dilasha Rawal, Dinara Gargu, Ellis Thompson
Mark Tsybulski, Enmei Yang, Brandon Zhang, and Ivan Zou were named as Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars 2025.
Science
Drones: The New Frontline in Wildfire Detection and Combat
By Andrew Zhang
As climate change intensifies wildfire risks, drone technology emerges as a critical and innovative solution for detecting, monitoring, and suppressing increasingly destructive wildfires.
Sports
A New League for the Best of the Best
By Janice Chen
Unrivaled, a new 3x3 women’s basketball league, is preparing for its inaugural season; it hopes to change and elevate the world of women’s sports.
Features
Early Decision, Emotional Ride
By Dayeon Won, Lily Wagman, Sumaiya Karim
Stuyvesant seniors receiving their early decisions back has resulted in a mixture of responses
Arts and Entertainment
Squid Game’s Lackluster Return
By Sofia Sen
Nearly four years after the release of season one, Netflix returns with an attempt to recapture the phenomenon that was Squid Game.
Arts and Entertainment
KidSuper’s Colmdinho, Art, Legacy, and the Cost of Success
With ventures like the Colmdihno collection, KidSuper risks diluting its original spirit, veering towards a market-driven approach instead of the brand’s conventional method of creating stunning artwork.
Science
Robots….Made of Frog Cells?
By Daniel Li
Xenobots are living, programmable nanobots made from cells of the African clawed frog through blending robotics and biology and have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine and environmental science through how customizable they are and their unique properties.
Arts and Entertainment
A Renaissance Man: Jimmy Carter in the Arts
By Mira Anant
Jimmy Carter was a writer, painter, poet, and tireless supporter of the arts; here’s how he impacted the world of art we live in today.
Opinions
The Christianization of America
Authenticity and connection alone should drive us to celebrate holidays, but the pressure to celebrate Christmas makes it difficult.
News
Winter Week Brings Holiday Cheer to Stuyvesant
Stuyvesant students celebrated Winter Week with fun activities such as locker decorating and a gingerbread house contest.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editors Brendan Tan and Seth Fenton, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
Taking the “Christ” out of Christmas
By Mace Elinson
America’s shift from religious aspects of tradition echoes a general shift of American culture and society away from religious influences.
Science
Microbe Made Fortresses Revolutionize Coastal Defenses
By Daniel Li
Biocementation—via a process known as Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation—is a promising method for coastal defense against erosion since it is cost effective and eco-friendly compared to traditional methods such as concrete seawalls.
Humor
The Ultimate Guide to Ending Up on Santa’s “Naughty” List
Merry Christmas! Since we know you don’t want to end up on Santa’s Naughty list this year, we decided to lend a helping hand by telling you what not to do!
Opinions
Chinatown’s Fight Against Displacement
By Angelina Lu
Chinatown is being threatened by exploitation and gentrification, but this isn’t an isolated instance. The same myths and prejudice held against Asian American communities impacts minority communities and cultural hubs across the nation.
Humor
K-Pop Fans Branch to North Korean Groups
By Deon Woon
Fans of K-pop become heavily influenced by North Korean K-pop.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editors Brendan Tan and Seth Fenton, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
Democracy Starts Here: The Power of Local Politics
When national politics feel overwhelming, engaging in local politics—particularly in New York City's upcoming mayoral race—offers a more direct way to impact your community.
Sports
Standing on Unfinished Business: The JV Peglegs Rebuild to Dominance
The 2024 Stuyvesant JV Peglegs overcame the loss of key players from the previous year, ultimately exceeding expectations with a 5-1 record as a result of strong leadership, innovative coaching, and a balanced offensive and defensive game plan.
Arts and Entertainment
Play-Asia #2: Winter Tunes
Three song recommendations from a variety of Asian artists to create warmth in this winter season.
Features
Stuyvesant Succeeds at SCUDEM!
Learn more about the SCUDEM mathematics competition, where two Stuy teams won meritorious designations!
Opinions
A Schmearful Goodbye
By Ushoshi Das
Absolute Bagels was an iconic part of New York City’s culinary identity.
Science
When AI Goes Wrong: The Healthcare Gamble
By Hana Hirata
The increased reliance of AI, as even small errors or “hallucinations” by AI systems can ultimately harm those who depend on accurate medical care.
Arts and Entertainment
Chopin it Up
By Albert Shen
Introducing and reviewing the 11th National Chopin Competition
Opinions
South Korea’s Urgent Need for Strong Leadership
By Junseo Lee
With President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and many controversies surrounding presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, it is unlikely that South Korea’s political situation will improve unless there is a more capable presidential candidate.
Arts and Entertainment
A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2024
By Kabir Madan, Oscar Scribner
Ultimately, many of the films and some of the television of 2024 felt like mostly setup and a break before the packed 2025.
Arts and Entertainment
The Eternal Power of Gold: Solid Gold at the Brooklyn Museum
By Ruby Kennedy
The Brooklyn Museum intends to prove the power of gold as it has existed from Cleopatra to Hip-Hop
Arts and Entertainment
Not Defying Gravity
While the new release features a beloved storyline and an appealing whimsy, its ridiculous runtime and diversion from source material hurt its overall potential.
Arts and Entertainment
At The Shed, a Forgotten Fantasy is Remembered
While Luna Luna’s revival preserves its captivating art, it fails to recapture the full spirit of the original 1987 run due to guests not being able to partake in a truly complete experience.
Humor
Trudeau Resigns: Nothing Ever Happens
By Jai Shah
With Justin Trudeau’s resignation, many seem to expect radical change, yet they ignore the simple truth of Canada’s existence: “Nothing Ever Happens.”
Features
The Met Project: Bridging Classroom Learning and Artistic Discovery
Despite being a time consuming project, the Met Project is a highly thought-out initiative by Art Appreciation teachers; students are encouraged to take advantage of its benefits.
Opinions
Unseen Tragedies, How the Media Portrays Disasters
The media underrepresents natural disasters that happen in disenfranchised and marginalized locations, prioritizing coverage of disasters in more affluent areas.
Opinions
Unseen Tragedies, How the Media Portrays Disasters
The media underrepresents natural disasters that happen in disenfranchised and marginalized locations, prioritizing coverage of disasters in more affluent areas.
Arts and Entertainment
Sonic 3: A Movie for Superfans and Casual Viewers Alike
By Sara Bhuiyan
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is by no means a perfect movie, but it’s certainly entertaining to anyone no matter how much of a fan they are of the Sonic games.
Opinions
Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s Greatest Modern-Day Supervillain
By Seoyeon Yu
South Korea’s impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol might be responsible for the greatest socioeconomic damage done to the nation in recent history, making him a common enemy of the citizens of Korea.
Opinions
Mr. Beast’s Dystopian Games
Mr. Beast’s new game show titled Beast Games, modeled after Squid Game, turns economic inequality into a real-life spectacle where the contestants’ vulnerability is exploited as they fight for $5 million.
Sports
The Crooks at Arrowhead
By Khush Wadhwa
The Kansas City Chiefs are the most fraudulent team football has ever seen.
Sports
A New League for the Best of the Best
By Janice Chen
Unrivaled, a new 3x3 women’s basketball league, is preparing for its inaugural season; it hopes to change and elevate the world of women’s sports.
Features
Early Decision, Emotional Ride
By Dayeon Won, Lily Wagman, Sumaiya Karim
Stuyvesant seniors receiving their early decisions back has resulted in a mixture of responses
Arts and Entertainment
Squid Game’s Lackluster Return
By Sofia Sen
Nearly four years after the release of season one, Netflix returns with an attempt to recapture the phenomenon that was Squid Game.
Arts and Entertainment
KidSuper’s Colmdinho, Art, Legacy, and the Cost of Success
With ventures like the Colmdihno collection, KidSuper risks diluting its original spirit, veering towards a market-driven approach instead of the brand’s conventional method of creating stunning artwork.
Science
Robots….Made of Frog Cells?
By Daniel Li
Xenobots are living, programmable nanobots made from cells of the African clawed frog through blending robotics and biology and have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine and environmental science through how customizable they are and their unique properties.
News
Four Stuyvesant Students Earn 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Distinction
By Amy Mitchneck, Dilasha Rawal, Dinara Gargu, Ellis Thompson
Mark Tsybulski, Enmei Yang, Brandon Zhang, and Ivan Zou were named as Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars 2025.
Arts and Entertainment
A Renaissance Man: Jimmy Carter in the Arts
By Mira Anant
Jimmy Carter was a writer, painter, poet, and tireless supporter of the arts; here’s how he impacted the world of art we live in today.
Science
Drones: The New Frontline in Wildfire Detection and Combat
By Andrew Zhang
As climate change intensifies wildfire risks, drone technology emerges as a critical and innovative solution for detecting, monitoring, and suppressing increasingly destructive wildfires.
Opinions
The Christianization of America
Authenticity and connection alone should drive us to celebrate holidays, but the pressure to celebrate Christmas makes it difficult.
Science
The Magical Helium on the Moon
By Tashfia Diha
Despite the technological issues surrounding this, the potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh these holdbacks. The potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh the resources required to improve the required technology.
Opinions
Taking the “Christ” out of Christmas
By Mace Elinson
America’s shift from religious aspects of tradition echoes a general shift of American culture and society away from religious influences.
Science
Microbe Made Fortresses Revolutionize Coastal Defenses
By Daniel Li
Biocementation—via a process known as Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation—is a promising method for coastal defense against erosion since it is cost effective and eco-friendly compared to traditional methods such as concrete seawalls.
News
Winter Week Brings Holiday Cheer to Stuyvesant
Stuyvesant students celebrated Winter Week with fun activities such as locker decorating and a gingerbread house contest.
Humor
The Ultimate Guide to Ending Up on Santa’s “Naughty” List
Merry Christmas! Since we know you don’t want to end up on Santa’s Naughty list this year, we decided to lend a helping hand by telling you what not to do!