Features
The Introvert-Extrovert Spectrum at Stuy
Students reflect on what being an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert means, and how it impacts their experiences at Stuyvesant.
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.
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.
Discovering Myself One Page at a Time
My reading ability has been one of my superpowers for as long as I can remember. It’s shaped me as a person and has deeply affected my outlook on life. No matter how simplistic reading might be, it truly does resonate with me.
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.
A Literature Rollercoaster: The Bond Between English and Ms. Thoms
When a love for English and teaching clash, a passion is formed. From the very beginning of her desire towards English, Annie Thoms’s exceptional journey in her career significantly highlights her success.
Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship: Class Trips at Stuy
By Angel Huang, Grace Jung, Sumaiya Karim
Stuyvesant teachers and students reflect on meaningful school trips
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
By Shana Tam
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
Stuyvesant Lights Up: Diwali
Diwali and its diverse practices have made their way to Stuyvesant High School through Stuyvesant’s Diwali celebration on October 17, 2025, hosted by the Indian Culture Club, South Asian Youth Association, and Hindu Student Council. The atmosphere was defined by various aspects of Indian culture, including a presentation on Diwali, a henna and diya station, musical/dance performances, numerous Indian dishes, and a dance floor.
Extended Time Means Equity, Not Equality
How could extra time be fair? The reasoning for extended time lies in the real conditions people face in day-to-day life, and mine is anxiety. Art/Photo Request: abstract spirling
Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner Reflect on Running The New York City Marathon
By Noa Salas Adam, William Chen
Two Stuyvesant staff members, Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner, share what it was like to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Unplugged and Unscripted: Ms. Mazzurco
English teacher Rosa Mazzurco discusses in an email interview her experience as a teacher, particularly during the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
Behind the Scenes of Spirit Week
By Mary Kamela
An exploration of how Spirit Week at Stuyvesant brings students together in different ways, highlighting the variety of motivations, participation levels, and collaborative moments that shape the school community.
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.
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.
Investigating ARISTA’s New Policies and Perspectives
Students reflect on their experiences and new policies in ARISTA, Stuyvesant’s honor society.
What Handwriting Means to Students in 2025
By Lily Wagman
As students increasingly rely on technology for note-taking and learning, handwriting is becoming scarcer. Is handwriting and the sense of individuality it brings to our academic pursuits worth the trouble?
Memes and Misinformation: Students React to New York City’s 2025 Mayoral Election
Students react to the recent New York City mayoral election.
A Six-Week Job That Lasted 23 Years: A Profile on Gary Rubinstein
An insight into the life of mathematics teacher Gary Rubinstein, exploring his time as a teacher, tutoring D1 athletes, and as a software engineer, to his fateful job interview on the eve of 9/11 that led him to teach at Stuyvesant.
Goodbye Old Homeroom, Hello New Homeroom
The new homeroom system at Stuyvesant—Administrative Distribution—results in less frequent meetings, little to no scheduled guided activities, and a rotation of homeroom teachers every term, shifting away from the old system. Let’s take a look at what the Stuyvesant community has to say about these changes.
Grading Music: The Music Department’s Path to Stricter Grading
By Shana Tam
A look into how Stuyvesant’s music department’s grading policies are getting stricter, and the philosophies behind the change.
Call me Ray, not Ping Pong: From a Chinese-Thai-American
My last name is 14 characters long, and I’ve always hated it due to the attention it brought and how it made me feel uncomfortable about what culture I wanted to identify with. Even though I still don’t like the name today, I’ve grown to appreciate my last name for its uniqueness and serving as a reminder of who I am.
AP Psychology: The Psychological Toll of the Test Crash
By Fahmida Begum, Ray Lattapongpisut, Shana Tam, Sumaiya Karim, William Chen
As the 2025 Digital AP Psychology exam was ready to start at approximately 12:00 p.m., students worldwide faced issues logging onto their computers. What went from a small inconvenience became a nearly two-hour-long wait, with students reporting varying experiences with the exam.
Cats, Crafts, and Maths: Ms. Tormo
By Iman Nawaz
Art Appreciation and Drafting teacher Isabel Tormo shares the passions that fuel her life and delves into her many interests.
The G&T Program: Needed or Not?
Despite its controversial nature, this proposal is not new. The G&T program has been subject to criticism from parents and politicians alike since its inception. Since then, it has undergone various changes, but the inequalities that plague the program remain.
Still in Airplane Mode: One Month Into NYC’s Phone Ban
By Fahmida Begum, Rano Safarova
Still in Airplane Mode: One Month Into NYC’s Phone Ban
In-class Writing: Helpful or Harmful to Students?
Are in-class essays anything but stressors? Stuyvesant’s community of students and faculty share what they have to voice.
Cats, Crafts, and Maths: Ms. Tormo
By Iman Nawaz
Art Appreciation and Drafting teacher Isabel Tormo shares the passions that fuel her life and delves into her many interests.
Still in Airplane Mode: One Month Into NYC’s Phone Ban
By Fahmida Begum, Rano Safarova
New York State’s “bell-to-bell” phone ban, which took effect when school started in September, has been a topic of controversy among students and teachers alike.
Safeguarding Student Voices
As a school community, we should push back against this trend and create space for genuine political conversations that do not punish honest disagreement.
A New Chapter: Stuyvesant Welcomes Its New Teachers of 2025
As the year begins, a diverse group of new teachers joins the Stuyvesant community.
Neither Myth Nor Fact: The American Dream from the Eyes of Students
By Annie Li
Highlighting what students think about the American Dream, and how the ideal has influenced their own lives and families.
Summarizing Summer 2025
After a year of hard work, students had the pleasure of taking 2 months off to explore their life beyond school walls—let’s see how they spent it!
APs at Stuy: How Students Use the Summer to Get Ahead
Read how Stuyvesant students prepare for their Advanced Placement classes, starting in the summer before the school year begins.
Airplane Mode: Initial Reactions to NYC Classrooms Going Device-Free
Losing phones in school means more than giving up a distraction—it means rethinking how to stay in touch, manage assignments, and navigate the day.
The Incoming Class of ‘29 – Hopes, Fears, and Expectations
Students from the incoming freshman class reflect on the upcoming start of high school and the changes that accompany it.
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.
Call me Ray, not Ping Pong: From a Chinese-Thai-American
My last name is 14 characters long, and I’ve always hated it due to the attention it brought and how it made me feel uncomfortable about what culture I wanted to identify with. Even though I still don’t like the name today, I’ve grown to appreciate my last name for its uniqueness and serving as a reminder of who I am.
AP Psychology: The Psychological Toll of the Test Crash
By Fahmida Begum, Ray Lattapongpisut, Shana Tam, Sumaiya Karim, William Chen
As the 2025 Digital AP Psychology exam was ready to start at approximately 12:00 p.m., students worldwide faced issues logging onto their computers. What went from a small inconvenience became a nearly two-hour-long wait, with students reporting varying experiences with the exam.
The Torchbearer for All Things NHD: Mr. Moore
APUSH and AP European History teacher Mordecai Moore reflects on his favorite NHD projects and his admiration for Ulysses S. Grant
The Introvert-Extrovert Spectrum at Stuy
Students reflect on what being an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert means, and how it impacts their experiences at Stuyvesant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Investigating ARISTA’s New Policies and Perspectives
Students reflect on their experiences and new policies in ARISTA, Stuyvesant’s honor society.
Discovering Myself One Page at a Time
My reading ability has been one of my superpowers for as long as I can remember. It’s shaped me as a person and has deeply affected my outlook on life. No matter how simplistic reading might be, it truly does resonate with me.
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.
What Handwriting Means to Students in 2025
By Lily Wagman
As students increasingly rely on technology for note-taking and learning, handwriting is becoming scarcer. Is handwriting and the sense of individuality it brings to our academic pursuits worth the trouble?
A Literature Rollercoaster: The Bond Between English and Ms. Thoms
When a love for English and teaching clash, a passion is formed. From the very beginning of her desire towards English, Annie Thoms’s exceptional journey in her career significantly highlights her success.
Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship: Class Trips at Stuy
By Angel Huang, Grace Jung, Sumaiya Karim
Stuyvesant teachers and students reflect on meaningful school trips
Memes and Misinformation: Students React to New York City’s 2025 Mayoral Election
Students react to the recent New York City mayoral election.
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
By Shana Tam
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
Stuyvesant Lights Up: Diwali
Diwali and its diverse practices have made their way to Stuyvesant High School through Stuyvesant’s Diwali celebration on October 17, 2025, hosted by the Indian Culture Club, South Asian Youth Association, and Hindu Student Council. The atmosphere was defined by various aspects of Indian culture, including a presentation on Diwali, a henna and diya station, musical/dance performances, numerous Indian dishes, and a dance floor.
Extended Time Means Equity, Not Equality
How could extra time be fair? The reasoning for extended time lies in the real conditions people face in day-to-day life, and mine is anxiety. Art/Photo Request: abstract spirling
Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner Reflect on Running The New York City Marathon
By Noa Salas Adam, William Chen
Two Stuyvesant staff members, Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner, share what it was like to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Unplugged and Unscripted: Ms. Mazzurco
English teacher Rosa Mazzurco discusses in an email interview her experience as a teacher, particularly during the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
Behind the Scenes of Spirit Week
By Mary Kamela
An exploration of how Spirit Week at Stuyvesant brings students together in different ways, highlighting the variety of motivations, participation levels, and collaborative moments that shape the school community.
In-class Writing: Helpful or Harmful to Students?
Are in-class essays anything but stressors? Stuyvesant’s community of students and faculty share what they have to voice.
Cats, Crafts, and Maths: Ms. Tormo
By Iman Nawaz
Art Appreciation and Drafting teacher Isabel Tormo shares the passions that fuel her life and delves into her many interests.
The G&T Program: Needed or Not?
Despite its controversial nature, this proposal is not new. The G&T program has been subject to criticism from parents and politicians alike since its inception. Since then, it has undergone various changes, but the inequalities that plague the program remain.
Still in Airplane Mode: One Month Into NYC’s Phone Ban
By Fahmida Begum, Rano Safarova
Still in Airplane Mode: One Month Into NYC’s Phone Ban
In-class Writing: Helpful or Harmful to Students?
Are in-class essays anything but stressors? Stuyvesant’s community of students and faculty share what they have to voice.
Cats, Crafts, and Maths: Ms. Tormo
By Iman Nawaz
Art Appreciation and Drafting teacher Isabel Tormo shares the passions that fuel her life and delves into her many interests.
Still in Airplane Mode: One Month Into NYC’s Phone Ban
By Fahmida Begum, Rano Safarova
New York State’s “bell-to-bell” phone ban, which took effect when school started in September, has been a topic of controversy among students and teachers alike.
A Six-Week Job That Lasted 23 Years: A Profile on Gary Rubinstein
An insight into the life of mathematics teacher Gary Rubinstein, exploring his time as a teacher, tutoring D1 athletes, and as a software engineer, to his fateful job interview on the eve of 9/11 that led him to teach at Stuyvesant.
Goodbye Old Homeroom, Hello New Homeroom
The new homeroom system at Stuyvesant—Administrative Distribution—results in less frequent meetings, little to no scheduled guided activities, and a rotation of homeroom teachers every term, shifting away from the old system. Let’s take a look at what the Stuyvesant community has to say about these changes.
Safeguarding Student Voices
As a school community, we should push back against this trend and create space for genuine political conversations that do not punish honest disagreement.
Grading Music: The Music Department’s Path to Stricter Grading
By Shana Tam
A look into how Stuyvesant’s music department’s grading policies are getting stricter, and the philosophies behind the change.
A New Chapter: Stuyvesant Welcomes Its New Teachers of 2025
As the year begins, a diverse group of new teachers joins the Stuyvesant community.
Neither Myth Nor Fact: The American Dream from the Eyes of Students
By Annie Li
Highlighting what students think about the American Dream, and how the ideal has influenced their own lives and families.
Summarizing Summer 2025
After a year of hard work, students had the pleasure of taking 2 months off to explore their life beyond school walls—let’s see how they spent it!
APs at Stuy: How Students Use the Summer to Get Ahead
Read how Stuyvesant students prepare for their Advanced Placement classes, starting in the summer before the school year begins.
Airplane Mode: Initial Reactions to NYC Classrooms Going Device-Free
Losing phones in school means more than giving up a distraction—it means rethinking how to stay in touch, manage assignments, and navigate the day.