News
The New Freshman Caucus Presidents: Ella Lee and Richard Lin
By Krish Kalantry, Sophie Yeh, Thehan Abeyweera, Zahra Kumar
Ella Lee and Richard Lin, the newly elected freshman caucus co-presidents, discuss their goals for the school year.
Sports
Sticky Fingers, Stronger Bonds: The Captains of Stuyvesant’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
This year’s captains, juniors Carter Kuo, Ryan Soon, and Max Xiao, share how they started their Ultimate Frisbee journeys, what challenges the team faces, and how Ultimate Frisbee continues to shape their high-school experiences.
Sports
2025-26 Formula 1 Season Recap
By Jiho Lee
The 2025-26 Formula 1 season was defined by intense championship battles, standout performances, and unexpected twists that kept fans on edge until the final race.
Sports
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
Sports
Here Comes the Storm
By Erin Goggin, Rafael Zornoza
What’s in store for Stuyvesant’s varsity basketball team, the Storm? Delve into how team attitudes are shaping player performance this season.
Sports
The Whole Franchise is Consistent
By Max Schwartz
A deep dive into the OKC Thunder’s unparalleled meteoric rise to success and how they got here, along with a glimpse into the future—we will probably have to get used to seeing the blue and orange in the playoffs.
Sports
What Shohei Ohtani Still Needs to Become the Greatest
Shohei Ohtani has already cemented himself in history as one of baseball’s most unique talents.
Opinions
Lost in Translation: Hinduism’s Fragile Diaspora
Hinduism is quickly losing its message with second-generation Hindus.
Opinions
May the Odds be Ever in Their Favor
By Tiffany Wang
President Trump’s “Patriot Games” is an attempt to distract us from America’s systematic failures—from school shootings and crumbling classrooms to global apathy—to project its youth and accomplishments, echoing the manipulative pageantry of The Hunger Games.
Humor
How well could Stuyvesant defend a Bastion Fort?
By Kevin Weng
How effectively could the entirety of Stuyvesant High School’s student body successfully defend a bastion fort in the Eighty Years’ War?
Humor
The Alpha-Ntastical Effects of Being a Huzz Magnet
By Chloe Zheng
A friend’s perspective of Y/N’s problem-filled life as a huzz magnet.
Opinions
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
Humor
What Lies Between the Cracks: An Investigation of the Pooping Perp
A detailed investigative report of the Fugitive Flatulator.
Media
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
By Eva Kastoun, Hugo Hu, The Photo Department
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
Science
Reshaping Vision at Night
By Sophy Lin
Orthokeratology involves wearing custom-fitted and specialized contact lenses to temporarily resolve vision issues by modifying the shape of imperfections on the eye’s surface layer.
Science
Humans: The Bears’ Next Meal?
Due to food scarcity, bears in Japan have started to turn to humans for their next meal, and if this issue is not properly recognized and emphasized, behavioral changes and ecosystem disturbances may become a habitual occurrence.
Opinions
The Lord of the Corporations
Companies named after LOTR components use its mythology to project themselves as heroic, even as their real-world actions undermine the same ideals they claim to represent.
Opinions
How Medical Research Failed Your Mother
90,000 women died preventable deaths because a flawed study convinced them their life-saving medication would kill them, and because the medical establishment has never prioritized getting women’s health right.
Arts and Entertainment
Bassvictim: Testing Forms in Forever
Bassvictim’s Forever explores the band’s sound after the after-parties.
Opinions
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: A Republican Mess
By Zobia Syed
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, though seemingly formidable and a catalyst for downfall, does not necessarily imply all that it foreshadows.
Opinions
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
Science
The Science Behind Hot Chocolate
The chemistry and structure of cocoa create a smooth and rich flavor, making hot chocolate the perfect cozy treat after a long school day.
Sports
Inside the Storm
By Sophia Chen
Meet Kobe Lee, small forward of the Stuyvesant varsity basketball team, the Storm!
Sports
Forging the Spartans: Boys’ Wrestling Rebuilds for the New Season
By Sophia Chen
As the Spartans adjust to a tougher division and an inexperienced roster, the season has become a test of whether individual achievements and accelerated training can compensate for limited varsity experience.
Science
Tiny Carbon Balls With Big Potential: The Uses of Fullerenes
By Olivia Liu
Fullerenes demonstrate broad potential– their unique properties allow them to function as important tools in antiviral treatment, cancer therapy, medical imaging, and sports equipment.
News
The Price Point Issue 8, Vol. 116
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
News
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team is Top Team in Manhattan
By Bryan Boo, Lucia Fajardo, Lyla Storm, Sophie Yeh
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team competed at Fordham Law School, placing as semifinalists and ranked the number one school team in Manhattan on November 17. Art/Photo Request: Picture of team
Features
The Four Letters I Keep Repeating
My four-letter name has never been long, yet somehow it’s always been too unfamiliar for the world to say without stumbling.
Features
In His Element: Douglas Zhu
By Tiffany Wang
AP Chemistry teacher and alumnus Douglas Zhu reflects on his unexpected return to the classroom and his childhood.
Arts and Entertainment
Dispatch (2025): Your Choices Matter
By Sara Bhuiyan
Dispatch (2025) is incredibly compelling, full of puzzles and hard choices.
Arts and Entertainment
Waiting for the Impossible Resolution
In It Was Just An Accident, Jafar Panahi spins an existential web around one man’s metal leg.
Features
Investigating ARISTA’s New Policies and Perspectives
Students reflect on their experiences and new policies in ARISTA, Stuyvesant’s honor society.
Arts and Entertainment
Not Quite For The Better – Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good was error-ridden, but it’s still a fun time.
Science
Decoding the Digital Athlete: How Sports Watches Measure Human Performance
By Aiden Chiu
Sports watches have evolved from simple timekeepers to sophisticated devices that track heart rate, sleep, and activity, giving users a detailed understanding of their performance and health.
News
The New Freshman Caucus Presidents: Ella Lee and Richard Lin
By Krish Kalantry, Sophie Yeh, Thehan Abeyweera, Zahra Kumar
Ella Lee and Richard Lin, the newly elected freshman caucus co-presidents, discuss their goals for the school year.
Sports
Sticky Fingers, Stronger Bonds: The Captains of Stuyvesant’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
This year’s captains, juniors Carter Kuo, Ryan Soon, and Max Xiao, share how they started their Ultimate Frisbee journeys, what challenges the team faces, and how Ultimate Frisbee continues to shape their high-school experiences.
Media
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
By Eva Kastoun, Hugo Hu, The Photo Department
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
Sports
2025-26 Formula 1 Season Recap
By Jiho Lee
The 2025-26 Formula 1 season was defined by intense championship battles, standout performances, and unexpected twists that kept fans on edge until the final race.
Science
Reshaping Vision at Night
By Sophy Lin
Orthokeratology involves wearing custom-fitted and specialized contact lenses to temporarily resolve vision issues by modifying the shape of imperfections on the eye’s surface layer.
Sports
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
Science
Humans: The Bears’ Next Meal?
Due to food scarcity, bears in Japan have started to turn to humans for their next meal, and if this issue is not properly recognized and emphasized, behavioral changes and ecosystem disturbances may become a habitual occurrence.
Sports
Here Comes the Storm
By Erin Goggin, Rafael Zornoza
What’s in store for Stuyvesant’s varsity basketball team, the Storm? Delve into how team attitudes are shaping player performance this season.
Opinions
The Lord of the Corporations
Companies named after LOTR components use its mythology to project themselves as heroic, even as their real-world actions undermine the same ideals they claim to represent.
Sports
The Whole Franchise is Consistent
By Max Schwartz
A deep dive into the OKC Thunder’s unparalleled meteoric rise to success and how they got here, along with a glimpse into the future—we will probably have to get used to seeing the blue and orange in the playoffs.
Sports
What Shohei Ohtani Still Needs to Become the Greatest
Shohei Ohtani has already cemented himself in history as one of baseball’s most unique talents.
Opinions
Lost in Translation: Hinduism’s Fragile Diaspora
Hinduism is quickly losing its message with second-generation Hindus.
Opinions
May the Odds be Ever in Their Favor
By Tiffany Wang
President Trump’s “Patriot Games” is an attempt to distract us from America’s systematic failures—from school shootings and crumbling classrooms to global apathy—to project its youth and accomplishments, echoing the manipulative pageantry of The Hunger Games.
Opinions
How Medical Research Failed Your Mother
90,000 women died preventable deaths because a flawed study convinced them their life-saving medication would kill them, and because the medical establishment has never prioritized getting women’s health right.
Humor
How well could Stuyvesant defend a Bastion Fort?
By Kevin Weng
How effectively could the entirety of Stuyvesant High School’s student body successfully defend a bastion fort in the Eighty Years’ War?
Arts and Entertainment
Bassvictim: Testing Forms in Forever
Bassvictim’s Forever explores the band’s sound after the after-parties.
Humor
The Alpha-Ntastical Effects of Being a Huzz Magnet
By Chloe Zheng
A friend’s perspective of Y/N’s problem-filled life as a huzz magnet.
Opinions
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
Humor
What Lies Between the Cracks: An Investigation of the Pooping Perp
A detailed investigative report of the Fugitive Flatulator.
Opinions
True Luxury Comes in the Mail
Rewards credit cards are quickly redefining how consumers access travel and luxury experiences, allowing for more access to luxury experiences however they aren’t fully equitable and require users to do proper research to find the best fits.
Opinions
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: A Republican Mess
By Zobia Syed
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, though seemingly formidable and a catalyst for downfall, does not necessarily imply all that it foreshadows.
Humor
New York City Mayoral Candidates - Where Are They Now?
By Miro Lerner
Where have the NYC 2025 mayoral candidates been since the election?
Opinions
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
Science
Quantum Biology: How Quantum Mechanics May Help Birds Migrate
By Jessica Yao
The mechanism of magnetoreception is used by birds to migrate during the seasons, revealing a surprising intersection between biology, chemistry, and quantum physics.
Science
The Science Behind Hot Chocolate
The chemistry and structure of cocoa create a smooth and rich flavor, making hot chocolate the perfect cozy treat after a long school day.
Sports
Inside the Storm
By Sophia Chen
Meet Kobe Lee, small forward of the Stuyvesant varsity basketball team, the Storm!
Sports
Forging the Spartans: Boys’ Wrestling Rebuilds for the New Season
By Sophia Chen
As the Spartans adjust to a tougher division and an inexperienced roster, the season has become a test of whether individual achievements and accelerated training can compensate for limited varsity experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Waiting for the Impossible Resolution
In It Was Just An Accident, Jafar Panahi spins an existential web around one man’s metal leg.
Science
Tiny Carbon Balls With Big Potential: The Uses of Fullerenes
By Olivia Liu
Fullerenes demonstrate broad potential– their unique properties allow them to function as important tools in antiviral treatment, cancer therapy, medical imaging, and sports equipment.
News
The Price Point Issue 8, Vol. 116
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
News
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team is Top Team in Manhattan
By Bryan Boo, Lucia Fajardo, Lyla Storm, Sophie Yeh
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team competed at Fordham Law School, placing as semifinalists and ranked the number one school team in Manhattan on November 17. Art/Photo Request: Picture of team
Features
Investigating ARISTA’s New Policies and Perspectives
Students reflect on their experiences and new policies in ARISTA, Stuyvesant’s honor society.
Arts and Entertainment
Not Quite For The Better – Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good was error-ridden, but it’s still a fun time.
Features
The Four Letters I Keep Repeating
My four-letter name has never been long, yet somehow it’s always been too unfamiliar for the world to say without stumbling.