Opinions
Fasting and Forgotten
By Hifza Kaleem
It’s essential that Stuyvesant stops overlooking Ramadan—as well as other minority holidays—and instead cultivate a truly accepting, comfortable environment for students of all cultural and religious backgrounds.
Not Just Free Money: Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy Now, Pay Later is an appealing way of expensing purchases, but unfettered usage is detrimental to consumers.
Freeze the Ice Bucket Challenge
By Alice Frank
The resurfacing of the Ice Bucket Challenge diminishes its original cause and doesn’t give meaning to its new one.
The Human Body and Mind After Space Travel
By Sophie Zhao
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally back on Earth after being stranded in space for nine months. Their prolonged time in space significantly impacted their health.
How Trump Is Using Jews to Undermine Democracy
Trump is crafting a facade of advocating against antisemitism; in reality, he uses Jews as a ploy to further undermine democracy and worsen antisemitism in the process. We can’t fall for his deception.
The Case For Compassion on Death Row
Extending compassion to death row inmates proves that humanity extends through the bars.
Don’t DOG(E) on DEI
Despite intense criticism and rapid program rollbacks, DEI is crucial to uphold a meritocracy, but misconceptions and poor implementations paint it as otherwise.
Home Is Where the Heart Is. But Where Is That?
We need to reexamine how we judge other peoples’ relationships with places they connect to, and how we think about political borders in regards to personal identity.
Losing the Art of Handwriting
By Alexa Leahy
In a growingly digital world, it is more important than ever that we preserve the tactile, personal nature of handwriting—not just as a skill but as means of expression and reflection.
Dutch Droppings: A Guide to Unconventional Parenting
In a era when children spend much of their days inside, on their phones, and are restricted from choosing what to do with their time, we can learn from the practice of Dutch “droppings,” which encourage independence and resilience.
Read Before They Take Your Book Away
As literacy rates suffer and political restrictions on education rise, America's schools need to start teaching students how to read.
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.
Ramadan Reflections
By Nabiha Islam
As we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, it is imperative that we reflect on our intentions and strive for improvement next year.
Our Public Lands are in Danger
By Angelina Lu
The Trump administration’s leaders and land policies prioritize corporate profit over conservation of public lands, which threatens ecosystems, Indigenous rights, and public resources.
The Impacts of Fast Fashion and Over-Consumerism
Although fast shopping is monetarily convenient, it has negative effects on labor and the environment.
The Decline of the Catholic Church is Reversible
By Seoyeon Yu
The Catholic Church has remained largely influential and relevant for centuries, but to prevent becoming a thing of the past, the Church must enact urgent and serious changes.
Protect and Preserve Coney Island!
A real estate development group has proposed building a casino, hotel, and convention center in Coney Island, which would have overwhelmingly negative consequences for the neighborhood.
Could Platform Barriers Be the Key to Safer Subways?
Installing platform screen doors in New York City subways may have benefits beyond improved safety, such as lowering air pollution, noise pollution, and preventing track fires.
Holding History Accountable
In the debate of whether we should dismantle representations of historical
The Dilemmas of Island Dwellers: A Disadvantageous Commute
By Zobia Syed
The NYC DOE should provide more convenient transportation options for students who live in Staten Island, as it has done for students in other boroughs.
Our Undemocratic Democracy
The problems with having a voting system that quiets voices instead of raising them.
Reactions to the First Four Weeks
After nearly a month since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Opinions Department shares their thoughts about his second term.
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.
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.
Leave Mormons Alone!
By Mace Elinson
In a country that celebrates freedom of expression, a relentless campaign against Mormonism is contradictory to our identities as American.
Education, the Bastion of Democracy, May Be Under Threat
The rise of political extremism in education must be countered through bipartisan activism.
Looking Back on Lina Khan, 21st Century Trustbuster
Lina Khan is a model civil servant. Her relentless litigation on behalf of consumers as chair of the FTC has had momentous impacts for millions of Americans, but her legacy is unlikely to continue under the Trump administration.
TikTok: Safe for Now
The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.
The Dried Pen: The War on Education for Women in Afghanistan
By Nabiha Islam
The war on education of Afghan women and girls—based on corrupted Islamic law—that the Taliban perpetuates has persisted for far too long.
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.
A Schmearful Goodbye
By Ushoshi Das
Absolute Bagels was an iconic part of New York City’s culinary identity.
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.
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.
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.
Addressing Corporate Corruption Without Violence
Social media worship of Luigi Mangione represents an immoral glorification of violence, but the energy his actions created could be channeled into legally and politically addressing the issue at large.
Save Disney’s Filmmaking
By Alice Frank
Disney’s live action film remakes represent a degrade in quality and in morals.
Fasting and Forgotten
By Hifza Kaleem
It’s essential that Stuyvesant stops overlooking Ramadan—as well as other minority holidays—and instead cultivate a truly accepting, comfortable environment for students of all cultural and religious backgrounds.
Not Just Free Money: Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy Now, Pay Later is an appealing way of expensing purchases, but unfettered usage is detrimental to consumers.
Freeze the Ice Bucket Challenge
By Alice Frank
The resurfacing of the Ice Bucket Challenge diminishes its original cause and doesn’t give meaning to its new one.
The Human Body and Mind After Space Travel
By Sophie Zhao
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally back on Earth after being stranded in space for nine months. Their prolonged time in space significantly impacted their health.
How Trump Is Using Jews to Undermine Democracy
Trump is crafting a facade of advocating against antisemitism; in reality, he uses Jews as a ploy to further undermine democracy and worsen antisemitism in the process. We can’t fall for his deception.
The Case For Compassion on Death Row
Extending compassion to death row inmates proves that humanity extends through the bars.
The Impacts of Fast Fashion and Over-Consumerism
Although fast shopping is monetarily convenient, it has negative effects on labor and the environment.
Don’t DOG(E) on DEI
Despite intense criticism and rapid program rollbacks, DEI is crucial to uphold a meritocracy, but misconceptions and poor implementations paint it as otherwise.
Home Is Where the Heart Is. But Where Is That?
We need to reexamine how we judge other peoples’ relationships with places they connect to, and how we think about political borders in regards to personal identity.
Losing the Art of Handwriting
By Alexa Leahy
In a growingly digital world, it is more important than ever that we preserve the tactile, personal nature of handwriting—not just as a skill but as means of expression and reflection.
The Decline of the Catholic Church is Reversible
By Seoyeon Yu
The Catholic Church has remained largely influential and relevant for centuries, but to prevent becoming a thing of the past, the Church must enact urgent and serious changes.
Dutch Droppings: A Guide to Unconventional Parenting
In a era when children spend much of their days inside, on their phones, and are restricted from choosing what to do with their time, we can learn from the practice of Dutch “droppings,” which encourage independence and resilience.
Read Before They Take Your Book Away
As literacy rates suffer and political restrictions on education rise, America's schools need to start teaching students how to read.
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.
Ramadan Reflections
By Nabiha Islam
As we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, it is imperative that we reflect on our intentions and strive for improvement next year.
Our Public Lands are in Danger
By Angelina Lu
The Trump administration’s leaders and land policies prioritize corporate profit over conservation of public lands, which threatens ecosystems, Indigenous rights, and public resources.
Governor Hochul’s Political Gamble
The Money in Your Pockets program would be ultimately wasteful and ineffective and better replaced with alternative initiatives.
It’s Time to Rein in Sports Betting
Sports betting has predominantly targeted young people and is a dangerous industry that needs to be tightly regulated.
Leave Mormons Alone!
By Mace Elinson
In a country that celebrates freedom of expression, a relentless campaign against Mormonism is contradictory to our identities as American.
Education, the Bastion of Democracy, May Be Under Threat
The rise of political extremism in education must be countered through bipartisan activism.
Protect and Preserve Coney Island!
A real estate development group has proposed building a casino, hotel, and convention center in Coney Island, which would have overwhelmingly negative consequences for the neighborhood.
Could Platform Barriers Be the Key to Safer Subways?
Installing platform screen doors in New York City subways may have benefits beyond improved safety, such as lowering air pollution, noise pollution, and preventing track fires.
Holding History Accountable
In the debate of whether we should dismantle representations of historical
Looking Back on Lina Khan, 21st Century Trustbuster
Lina Khan is a model civil servant. Her relentless litigation on behalf of consumers as chair of the FTC has had momentous impacts for millions of Americans, but her legacy is unlikely to continue under the Trump administration.
The Dilemmas of Island Dwellers: A Disadvantageous Commute
By Zobia Syed
The NYC DOE should provide more convenient transportation options for students who live in Staten Island, as it has done for students in other boroughs.
Our Undemocratic Democracy
The problems with having a voting system that quiets voices instead of raising them.
TikTok: Safe for Now
The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.
Reactions to the First Four Weeks
After nearly a month since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Opinions Department shares their thoughts about his second term.
The Dried Pen: The War on Education for Women in Afghanistan
By Nabiha Islam
The war on education of Afghan women and girls—based on corrupted Islamic law—that the Taliban perpetuates has persisted for far too long.
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.
A Schmearful Goodbye
By Ushoshi Das
Absolute Bagels was an iconic part of New York City’s culinary identity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Addressing Corporate Corruption Without Violence
Social media worship of Luigi Mangione represents an immoral glorification of violence, but the energy his actions created could be channeled into legally and politically addressing the issue at large.
