Opinions
Lost in Translation: Hinduism’s Fragile Diaspora
Hinduism is quickly losing its message with second-generation Hindus.
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.
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
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.
The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge
By Junseo Lee
Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.
The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete
The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
What is Our River Worth?
A nuclear technology company from New Jersey is trying to dump over 45,000 gallons of radioactive waste straight into the Hudson River, and if we don’t act now, we won’t be able to stop them.
Underneath María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Win
By Nabiha Islam
Although Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize win is a great historic event, crediting Trump for her achievement is a striking level of irony.
Leave Religious Fundamentalism out of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Letting religious fundamentalists like the staunchly anti-Zionist, ultra-Orthodox Neturei Karta of Brooklyn into geopolitical conversations is dangerous, even if they agree with you.
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.
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.
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
From Mountain Pass to Monopoly
National security starts on the ground. America must restore rare earth element independence.
You Know Yourself Best: Advice on Advice
Advice is a ubiquitous thing, but it’s too often given and taken without much consideration, diminishing the advice’s utility.
The Apathetic Generation
In a time where our human rights are being threatened, students should use their voice to be politically involved and engaged in creating change.
The Increase in Political Violence is Threatening Freedom of Speech as We Know it
By Lukas Varana
The assassination of Kirk is a wakeup call to the degradation of freedom of speech in America
Snuffing Science Education
By Yuna Lee
The Trump administration’s de-emphasis on science education risks not only stifling medical innovation but also jeopardizes technological dominance.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
Citibiking to a Better NYC
The Citi Bike system is a perfect example of how thoughtful infrastructure can have a positive impact on city dwellers—New York should create more initiatives like it.
The Joke’s on Them: The Comical Controversy of the Riyadh Festival
Mainstream comics have come under more heat than the Saudi desert after performing at a festival put on by a tyrannical monarchy.
Trump’s National Guard Deployments Aren’t “Safe” or “Beautiful”
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities is not meant to protect them from crime, but rather to intimidate those who may oppose his administration and divert attention from his other more controversial actions.
Understanding the Implications of RFK Jr. Being Our Secretary of Health and Human Services
By Nabiha Islam
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unqualified to uphold being the Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his lack of experience and expertise in both health and governance.
How Free is too Free?
Increasing violence today is beginning to highlight a foundational issue with digital media.
Anthologies from The Future Leaders School in Ghana
What mattered most were the conversations and the shared moments of discovery about each other’s cultures– everything that stayed after the summer was over.
Rebirth of Yellow Journalism: The White House’s Depiction of Maduro
By Junseo Lee
The recent change in the White House’s portrayal of the Maduro regime in Venezuela demonstrates yellow journalism directed to sway the public into the government’s desired goal.
In Defense of the Device Ban
By Mace Elinson
We don't realize just how much we’ve been relying on our phones until they take them away.
Freeze the Rent, Burn the City
The rent freeze is putting a bandaid on a bullet wound; it completely fails to address the issues propelling NYC’s housing crisis.
How AI Classrooms Are Reimagining Education
By Junseo Lee
The rise of new adaptive methods of teaching and learning may replace our age-old classroom traditions.
Museums: No Different from a Zoo
By Seoyeon Yu
Museums should focus less on the preservation of their pieces and more on their intended way of appreciation.
Clippy Didn’t Spy—Today’s AI Does
The Clippy movement rejects exploitative tech practices and calls for transparency, but lasting change will require organized efforts beyond symbolism.
It’s Time To Reinvent Traditional News
Traditional news sources like television, articles, or newspapers are losing their touch with the younger generation, and it is time for news companies to shift their focus.
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.
Lost in Translation: Hinduism’s Fragile Diaspora
Hinduism is quickly losing its message with second-generation Hindus.
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.
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.
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
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.
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.
The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge
By Junseo Lee
Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.
The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete
The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
What is Our River Worth?
A nuclear technology company from New Jersey is trying to dump over 45,000 gallons of radioactive waste straight into the Hudson River, and if we don’t act now, we won’t be able to stop them.
Underneath María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Win
By Nabiha Islam
Although Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize win is a great historic event, crediting Trump for her achievement is a striking level of irony.
Leave Religious Fundamentalism out of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Letting religious fundamentalists like the staunchly anti-Zionist, ultra-Orthodox Neturei Karta of Brooklyn into geopolitical conversations is dangerous, even if they agree with you.
From Mountain Pass to Monopoly
National security starts on the ground. America must restore rare earth element independence.
Hamilton and the Obama-Era Legacy of Hope
By Eli Smith
Hamilton reflects the progress and optimism of the Obama era, but its lasting legacy serves as a reminder of how far we’ve drifted from that hope and why we need to reclaim it.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
Citibiking to a Better NYC
The Citi Bike system is a perfect example of how thoughtful infrastructure can have a positive impact on city dwellers—New York should create more initiatives like it.
The Joke’s on Them: The Comical Controversy of the Riyadh Festival
Mainstream comics have come under more heat than the Saudi desert after performing at a festival put on by a tyrannical monarchy.
You Know Yourself Best: Advice on Advice
Advice is a ubiquitous thing, but it’s too often given and taken without much consideration, diminishing the advice’s utility.
Trump’s National Guard Deployments Aren’t “Safe” or “Beautiful”
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities is not meant to protect them from crime, but rather to intimidate those who may oppose his administration and divert attention from his other more controversial actions.
Understanding the Implications of RFK Jr. Being Our Secretary of Health and Human Services
By Nabiha Islam
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unqualified to uphold being the Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his lack of experience and expertise in both health and governance.
How Free is too Free?
Increasing violence today is beginning to highlight a foundational issue with digital media.
Anthologies from The Future Leaders School in Ghana
What mattered most were the conversations and the shared moments of discovery about each other’s cultures– everything that stayed after the summer was over.
Rebirth of Yellow Journalism: The White House’s Depiction of Maduro
By Junseo Lee
The recent change in the White House’s portrayal of the Maduro regime in Venezuela demonstrates yellow journalism directed to sway the public into the government’s desired goal.
The Apathetic Generation
In a time where our human rights are being threatened, students should use their voice to be politically involved and engaged in creating change.
The Increase in Political Violence is Threatening Freedom of Speech as We Know it
By Lukas Varana
The assassination of Kirk is a wakeup call to the degradation of freedom of speech in America
In Defense of the Device Ban
By Mace Elinson
We don't realize just how much we’ve been relying on our phones until they take them away.
Snuffing Science Education
By Yuna Lee
The Trump administration’s de-emphasis on science education risks not only stifling medical innovation but also jeopardizes technological dominance.
The NYC Skyline Is Losing Its Charm
Although proposals have been passed to loosen restrictions on zoning and development, more needs to be done by legislators to resolve the housing crisis.
Freeze the Rent, Burn the City
The rent freeze is putting a bandaid on a bullet wound; it completely fails to address the issues propelling NYC’s housing crisis.
How AI Classrooms Are Reimagining Education
By Junseo Lee
The rise of new adaptive methods of teaching and learning may replace our age-old classroom traditions.
Museums: No Different from a Zoo
By Seoyeon Yu
Museums should focus less on the preservation of their pieces and more on their intended way of appreciation.
The Problem With a Full-Scale Device Ban (And What Schools Could Do Instead)
Although the goals of the DOE’s new device ban are definitely worthy, it’s not practical to implement a full device ban in Stuyvesant.
