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AP-ocalypse: Surviving as a Freshman
Jumping into an AP class freshman year is like diving into the deep end—you can’t look back.
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Big Sib, Little Sib
By William Chen
Reflections on older siblings graduating and how that affects the sibling they’re leaving behind.
Opinions
Teen Soul-Searching—With or Without God
Finding meaning doesn’t require faith in a higher power; it can come from community, tradition, and the freedom to question.
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Secular Stuy from a Religious Perspective
By Leah Riegel
Hear one perspective of how it feels to be observant in a secular environment (Stuy).
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A Missing Piece of Puzzle Finally Found: Rediscovering My Bangladeshi Identity
How my connection with my cultural identity was strengthened through Bangladesh’s politics this summer.
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Medz Yeghern: Never Again
Reflecting on the pride, loss, and complicated guilt of April 24 as an Armenian-American.
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James Creegan: A Beloved Substitute and Singer
By Grace Jung, Leah Riegel, Rachel Uh
The student body had incredible, unforgettable experiences with Mr. Creegan, a singing substitute. To commemorate his passing, here is what the students have to say.
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On the Outside Looking In: Holiday Isolation as a Muslim
By Hifza Kaleem
My experiences with feeling isolated due to the prominence of certain holidays and the ignorance regarding my own.
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Stemming Away From My Cultural Roots
By Suyeon Ryu
The word “assimilated” isn’t an insult to me, but rather a reminder of the conscious choice I made to embrace American values.
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Saving Christmas With Diwali Lights, Jewelry, and Fake Gifts
My first time celebrating Christmas started with a dumpyard.
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Winter Blues
By Elicia Chau
Winter blues and seasonal depression have always been common, but it’s been increasingly severe over the past year.
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Back to School: 7 Months Later
Humor writer Krista takes you through a day in the life of her blended experience.
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Remote Learning Testimonials
We sent out an anonymous form for students to share their thoughts about mental health, workload, or anything else regarding this past semester.
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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.
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69,991 Minutes of Comfort: What Music Means to Me
By Ada Gordon
When I found out that I had listened to 69,991 minutes of music this year, I was initially embarrassed by the sheer volume of music I listened to. But after reflecting on how much music means to me and all that it has done for me throughout my life, I realized that I am proud of that number.
Opinions
Defining My Curls
By Sonya Cisse
I refuse to bury the defining parts about myself under the beauty stereotypes I grew up with.
Opinions
Adulthood Creeping In
The summer before my senior year came and went, and with it came reflections.
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Savory Noodles, Delusional Frogs, and Familial Dreams: A Reflection on the First-Gen
By Annie Li
A lesson on finding self and family as a first-gen child, told through stories of my memories, and reflections on them.
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Call Out My Name (And Then Specify Further)
By Sabrina Chen
I thought my name was pretty unique for an Asian girl. Then I met two other girls with the same name, and the rest was history.
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My Experience At Stuy Summer Discovery
Before starting the Discovery Program (a six-week summer program that gave me the opportunity to attend Stuyvesant this year), I was skeptical about even being...
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A Hidden Korean Gem
By Lewis Woloch
The Korean food truck is an enigma: a unique, fast, and delicious lunch option far removed from the McDonalds, Subways, and Starbucks of the area.
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The Hardest Day
By Talia Kahan
My experience living in the Blue Ridge Mountains for two weeks.
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Eine Brot-und-Butter Quarantäne
By Zoe Buff
I quarantined for five days after traveling from New York to Munich, Germany. This is a personal narrative of my time in isolation, spent in a small apartment at the Internat (boarding school) I’ve been attending since last September.
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I Give a Figaro! Why Opera Is Worth Caring About
Opera is ailing! Here is why it must be saved.
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Day One: A Blended Beginning
A&E Editor Morris Raskin recounts his first—and only—day of blended learning.
Opinions
The Ethics of Autonomous Weapons Systems
As autonomous weapons systems move ahead, we must consider the moral consequences of such calculated combative measures that remove human choice from weapons usage in the military.
Features
AP-ocalypse: Surviving as a Freshman
Jumping into an AP class freshman year is like diving into the deep end—you can’t look back.
Features
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.
Features
Big Sib, Little Sib
By William Chen
Reflections on older siblings graduating and how that affects the sibling they’re leaving behind.
Features
Stemming Away From My Cultural Roots
By Suyeon Ryu
The word “assimilated” isn’t an insult to me, but rather a reminder of the conscious choice I made to embrace American values.
Features
A Hidden Korean Gem
By Lewis Woloch
The Korean food truck is an enigma: a unique, fast, and delicious lunch option far removed from the McDonalds, Subways, and Starbucks of the area.
Features
Savory Noodles, Delusional Frogs, and Familial Dreams: A Reflection on the First-Gen
By Annie Li
A lesson on finding self and family as a first-gen child, told through stories of my memories, and reflections on them.
Features
Medz Yeghern: Never Again
Reflecting on the pride, loss, and complicated guilt of April 24 as an Armenian-American.
Features
Asian American All the Way
By Calista Lee
My thoughts on the recent rise of Asian American hate crimes and how it has affected me and my family.
Opinions
Teen Soul-Searching—With or Without God
Finding meaning doesn’t require faith in a higher power; it can come from community, tradition, and the freedom to question.
Features
Back to School: 7 Months Later
Humor writer Krista takes you through a day in the life of her blended experience.
Features
Eine Brot-und-Butter Quarantäne
By Zoe Buff
I quarantined for five days after traveling from New York to Munich, Germany. This is a personal narrative of my time in isolation, spent in a small apartment at the Internat (boarding school) I’ve been attending since last September.
Features
The Hardest Day
By Talia Kahan
My experience living in the Blue Ridge Mountains for two weeks.
Features
James Creegan: A Beloved Substitute and Singer
By Grace Jung, Leah Riegel, Rachel Uh
The student body had incredible, unforgettable experiences with Mr. Creegan, a singing substitute. To commemorate his passing, here is what the students have to say.
Features
Saving Christmas With Diwali Lights, Jewelry, and Fake Gifts
My first time celebrating Christmas started with a dumpyard.
Features
Remote Learning Testimonials
We sent out an anonymous form for students to share their thoughts about mental health, workload, or anything else regarding this past semester.
Features
Winter Blues
By Elicia Chau
Winter blues and seasonal depression have always been common, but it’s been increasingly severe over the past year.
Features
I Give a Figaro! Why Opera Is Worth Caring About
Opera is ailing! Here is why it must be saved.
Features
Fotografiska: A New Photography Experience
A journey through Fotografiska, New York City’s new photography museum.
Features
69,991 Minutes of Comfort: What Music Means to Me
By Ada Gordon
When I found out that I had listened to 69,991 minutes of music this year, I was initially embarrassed by the sheer volume of music I listened to. But after reflecting on how much music means to me and all that it has done for me throughout my life, I realized that I am proud of that number.
Features
Call Out My Name (And Then Specify Further)
By Sabrina Chen
I thought my name was pretty unique for an Asian girl. Then I met two other girls with the same name, and the rest was history.
Features
My Experience At Stuy Summer Discovery
Before starting the Discovery Program (a six-week summer program that gave me the opportunity to attend Stuyvesant this year), I was skeptical about even being...
Features
Secular Stuy from a Religious Perspective
By Leah Riegel
Hear one perspective of how it feels to be observant in a secular environment (Stuy).
Features
On the Outside Looking In: Holiday Isolation as a Muslim
By Hifza Kaleem
My experiences with feeling isolated due to the prominence of certain holidays and the ignorance regarding my own.
Features
Using My Voice This November, Even Without A Vote
By Maya Dunayer
After years of not knowing where I stood on the political spectrum, the Save the Children Election Showdown allowed me to use my voice even though I can’t vote.
Features
Day One: A Blended Beginning
A&E Editor Morris Raskin recounts his first—and only—day of blended learning.
Opinions
Defining My Curls
By Sonya Cisse
I refuse to bury the defining parts about myself under the beauty stereotypes I grew up with.
Features
A Missing Piece of Puzzle Finally Found: Rediscovering My Bangladeshi Identity
How my connection with my cultural identity was strengthened through Bangladesh’s politics this summer.
Opinions
Adulthood Creeping In
The summer before my senior year came and went, and with it came reflections.
