Arts and Entertainment
Marty Supreme: The Cost of Winning
By Molly Gupta, Renata Firestone
Marty Supreme (2025) is an electrifying, rapid movie that focuses on how ambition leads to obsession, with stunning performances and successful cinematography anchoring the film.
Arts and Entertainment
Heated Rivalry Is More Than Just Hot
By Rachel Hong
Heated Rivalry features important queer representation and captivating storytelling that is making a real impact, making it truly worth a watch.
Arts and Entertainment
Adventure Comes Ashore in STC’s Treasure Island
From bold directorial decisions to intense performances from the show's cast and a technical crew functioning at its best, STC’s winter drama Treasure Island was a big success.
Arts and Entertainment
A Messy Adieu to Stranger Things
Season 5 is filled with small peaks and extreme lows, managing to disappoint and bore while evoking a tear.
Features
Outstanding O’Malley: The One and Only
By Zobia Syed
An in-depth interview with Dr. O’Malley, where he explains details about his career and personal interests.
Features
From Polls to Policy: Students Divided on Mamdani’s Educational Transition
By Cordelia Liem, Isla Broadbent
Students express their views on Zohran Mamdani’s policies for youth and education, including his lack thereof.
Features
Grandparental Origins
I’ve had the privilege of knowing all four of my grandparents, and so much of who I am has been shaped by this, often in ways I only recently became aware of.
Features
Should School Be In Session On “Snow Days”?
Recently, everyone has to watch every step they take and make sure they haven’t submerged the cuffs of their pants into a slush of dirty, slippery snow. The warning of an impending snowstorm took almost all by surprise, and caused the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) to declare Monday, January 26, as a remote snow day. What do Stuyvesant students and staff have to say about that? Let's find out!
Arts and Entertainment
A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2025
By Kabir Madan, Oscar Scribner
Although it had its flaws, 2025’s year in film and television surpasses 2024 and provides hope going into 2026 and beyond.
Features
Record Low Turnout Marks First Freshman Caucus Election Under Phone Ban
By Tiffany Wang
With only 252 out of 827 freshmen voting in this year’s election, Stuyvesant recorded its lowest voter turnout as the phone ban and technical difficulties created unprecedented barriers to student participation.
Features
Eighteen
By Iman Nawaz
I don’t know what I will be in the future, and that is perfectly normal.
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
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.
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.
Features
Where I Left My Bookmark and Where I Hope to Pick It Up
Growing up with a childhood filled with reading books has made me feel guilty for not being able to continue my level of reading as I got older, but now I’ve grown to realize that as long as I still have a love for reading, the amount I read at home is not what’s important.
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.
Humor
Supply Debates
Teachers have a debate on which school supplies are the best ones for their classes.
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.
Media
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
By Eva Kastoun, Hugo Hu, The Photo Department
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
Arts and Entertainment
Friendship, Disagreements, and Wit in Yasmina Reza’s ART
The play’s revival not only made audiences laugh, but also provoked reflection on what qualifies as “art.”
Arts and Entertainment
Holiday Harmony: Laufey’s Balance of Vocals and Instrumentation in A Very Laufey Holiday
Laufey’s newest additions to her holiday album demonstrate her versatility by using inventive instrumentation to complement her vocals, showcasing her musical talent in various ways.
Features
Bestselling Author Visits Stuyvesant
Qian Julie Wang, the bestselling author of the memoir Beautiful Country, visited English teacher Annie Thoms’s Freshman Composition classes. She shared about her writing process, the significance of her Chinese heritage, and more.
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.
Sports
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
Humor
The Top Five Places to Use Your Phone in School
By Diya Mallu
A guide for desperate students experiencing doomscrolling withdrawal.
Arts and Entertainment
The Holy Trinity comes to Knives Out
A religious, emotional experience with fantastic acting and a solid murder mystery to bear, Knives Out adds a new approach to its repertoire.
Arts and Entertainment
Unfiltered Authority: Christopher Anderson’s Vanity Fair Images of the Trump Administration
By Mira Anant
Through unsettling proximity and visual imperfection, Christopher Anderson’s Vanity Fair portraits expose how imagery affects perceived political power.
News
Stuyvesant Chess Club Wins 2025 National K-12 Grade Championships
By Bryan Boo, Farheen Rahman, Kasper Pedersen, Nathaniel Lasher
The annual national championship featured 13 grade divisions, with students playing seven three-hour rounds against opponents with similar win-loss records in the tournament thus far. Throughout the weekend-long competition, players were tested on their endurance, preparation, and focus.
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.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 9
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.
Features
Activism and Access: Toby Mamis and Stuyvesant’s Shift to Coeducation
By Anna Schaible, Iman Nawaz, Zobia Syed
A profile on the life of Toby Mamis, man who advocated to make Stuyvesant co-ed and later continued pursuing his goals in life, no matter the consequences.
Humor
The Holy Grail to a Sane 2026
By Manya Gautam
Tired of unattainable resolutions as a stress-loaded student? We got you!
Features
Finals on Regents Week: Is it the Best Option?
Students and faculty discuss the benefits of hosting finals on regents week. Art/Photo request: Student stressed about upcoming exams
Arts and Entertainment
Marty Supreme: The Cost of Winning
By Molly Gupta, Renata Firestone
Marty Supreme (2025) is an electrifying, rapid movie that focuses on how ambition leads to obsession, with stunning performances and successful cinematography anchoring the film.
Arts and Entertainment
Heated Rivalry Is More Than Just Hot
By Rachel Hong
Heated Rivalry features important queer representation and captivating storytelling that is making a real impact, making it truly worth a watch.
Arts and Entertainment
Adventure Comes Ashore in STC’s Treasure Island
From bold directorial decisions to intense performances from the show's cast and a technical crew functioning at its best, STC’s winter drama Treasure Island was a big success.
Arts and Entertainment
A Messy Adieu to Stranger Things
Season 5 is filled with small peaks and extreme lows, managing to disappoint and bore while evoking a tear.
Features
Outstanding O’Malley: The One and Only
By Zobia Syed
An in-depth interview with Dr. O’Malley, where he explains details about his career and personal interests.
Features
From Polls to Policy: Students Divided on Mamdani’s Educational Transition
By Cordelia Liem, Isla Broadbent
Students express their views on Zohran Mamdani’s policies for youth and education, including his lack thereof.
Features
Grandparental Origins
I’ve had the privilege of knowing all four of my grandparents, and so much of who I am has been shaped by this, often in ways I only recently became aware of.
Features
Should School Be In Session On “Snow Days”?
Recently, everyone has to watch every step they take and make sure they haven’t submerged the cuffs of their pants into a slush of dirty, slippery snow. The warning of an impending snowstorm took almost all by surprise, and caused the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) to declare Monday, January 26, as a remote snow day. What do Stuyvesant students and staff have to say about that? Let's find out!
Arts and Entertainment
A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2025
By Kabir Madan, Oscar Scribner
Although it had its flaws, 2025’s year in film and television surpasses 2024 and provides hope going into 2026 and beyond.
Features
Record Low Turnout Marks First Freshman Caucus Election Under Phone Ban
By Tiffany Wang
With only 252 out of 827 freshmen voting in this year’s election, Stuyvesant recorded its lowest voter turnout as the phone ban and technical difficulties created unprecedented barriers to student participation.
Features
Eighteen
By Iman Nawaz
I don’t know what I will be in the future, and that is perfectly normal.
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
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.
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
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.
Arts and Entertainment
Psychoanalysis: Dress as a Mirror
Dress, Dreams, & Desire merges fashion and psychoanalysis, framing clothing as a structure of desire rather than expression.
Arts and Entertainment
Friendship, Disagreements, and Wit in Yasmina Reza’s ART
The play’s revival not only made audiences laugh, but also provoked reflection on what qualifies as “art.”
Arts and Entertainment
Holiday Harmony: Laufey’s Balance of Vocals and Instrumentation in A Very Laufey Holiday
Laufey’s newest additions to her holiday album demonstrate her versatility by using inventive instrumentation to complement her vocals, showcasing her musical talent in various ways.
Features
Where I Left My Bookmark and Where I Hope to Pick It Up
Growing up with a childhood filled with reading books has made me feel guilty for not being able to continue my level of reading as I got older, but now I’ve grown to realize that as long as I still have a love for reading, the amount I read at home is not what’s important.
Features
Bestselling Author Visits Stuyvesant
Qian Julie Wang, the bestselling author of the memoir Beautiful Country, visited English teacher Annie Thoms’s Freshman Composition classes. She shared about her writing process, the significance of her Chinese heritage, and more.
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.
Humor
Supply Debates
Teachers have a debate on which school supplies are the best ones for their classes.
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.
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.
Media
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
By Eva Kastoun, Hugo Hu, The Photo Department
Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread
Features
Turning Pages, Shaping Voices: Ms. Manning
By William Chen
In an e-mail interview, Stuyvesant English teacher Kim Manning reflects on her experiences in the classroom and the moments that make teaching meaningful.
Humor
The Top Five Places to Use Your Phone in School
By Diya Mallu
A guide for desperate students experiencing doomscrolling withdrawal.
Arts and Entertainment
The Holy Trinity comes to Knives Out
A religious, emotional experience with fantastic acting and a solid murder mystery to bear, Knives Out adds a new approach to its repertoire.
Arts and Entertainment
Unfiltered Authority: Christopher Anderson’s Vanity Fair Images of the Trump Administration
By Mira Anant
Through unsettling proximity and visual imperfection, Christopher Anderson’s Vanity Fair portraits expose how imagery affects perceived political power.
Humor
New Year’s Resolutions for You, Your Friends, and Everyone Else
By Jake Chan
A selection of New Year’s resolutions based on traditional Stuy stereotypes
Features
Activism and Access: Toby Mamis and Stuyvesant’s Shift to Coeducation
By Anna Schaible, Iman Nawaz, Zobia Syed
A profile on the life of Toby Mamis, man who advocated to make Stuyvesant co-ed and later continued pursuing his goals in life, no matter the consequences.
Humor
The Holy Grail to a Sane 2026
By Manya Gautam
Tired of unattainable resolutions as a stress-loaded student? We got you!
News
Stuyvesant Chess Club Wins 2025 National K-12 Grade Championships
By Bryan Boo, Farheen Rahman, Kasper Pedersen, Nathaniel Lasher
The annual national championship featured 13 grade divisions, with students playing seven three-hour rounds against opponents with similar win-loss records in the tournament thus far. Throughout the weekend-long competition, players were tested on their endurance, preparation, and focus.