James Kang (james-kang)

jkang20 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

James Kang ('22) is a News and Sports writer. His favorite topics to write about are politics, school events, current events, and sports. In his free time, he freewrites or reads.

The Return of TB12

Just forty days after announcing retirement, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his return to the NFL for his 23rd season.

Issue 13, Volume 112

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Mask Mandate Lifted in All Public Schools

James Kang, Sarah Diaz

Stuyvesant High School and its community now have the option to not wear masks after the mask mandate lift announced by Mayor Eric Adams.

Issue 12, Volume 112

Presenting StuySquad 2021-2022

James Kang, Kai Caothien, Ruiwen Tang

StuySquad 2021-2022 is back this year in a pre recorded and live streamed format with performances from 11 crews.

Issue 11, Volume 112

Regents Week Canceled and Replaced with In-Person Instruction

James Kang, James Lee, Rifath Hossain

On the week of 1/24, in lieu of Regents examinations being cancelled and the Department of Education mandating that regular scheduling be held in its place, the Stuyvesant High School administration decided that new projects, assignments, and examinations would not be held unless they were previously scheduled or assigned.

Issue 11, Volume 112

Stuyvesant Model United Nations Hosts MiniMUNC

Craig Chen, Ian Kim, James Kang, Madeline Goodwin, Sakura Yamanaka

Stuyvesant Model UN hosted MiniMUNC, their first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic.

Issue 7, Volume 112

Nothing Rotten about STC’s Return with “Something Rotten”

Eugene Yoo, James Kang, Juni Park, Madison Kim

Stuyvesant Theater Community’s “Something Rotten” marks the first in=person school theater production since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issue 5, Volume 112

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Stuyvesant Switches to PupilPath

Ezra Lee, James Kang, Rajhasree Paul

Stuyvesant changed its grading platform to PupilPath for the coming school year.

Issue 3, Volume 112

Reevaluating the AP Culture at Stuyvesant

Isabella Jia, James Kang, Madison Kim

With the conclusion of this year and programming selections for AP classes, Stuyvesant students share their perspectives on the importance and value of AP courses and exams.

Issue 17, Volume 111

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A Phoenix From the Ashes

The Phoenix Suns clinched their first playoff berth in over a decade after a victory in Los Angeles.

Issue 16, Volume 111

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Congresswoman Grace Meng (’93) Speaks to Writing to Make Change Class

Alice Zhu, James Kang

English teacher Annie Thoms invited Congresswoman Grace Meng to talk about her experiences at Stuyvesant, why she became a Congresswoman, and what she currently is working on.

Issue 15, Volume 111

Alumni Association Hosts Community Discussion on Anti-Asian Violence

Isabella Jia, James Kang, Ziying Jian

The Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association hosted a Community Discussion on Anti-Asian Violence with speakers consisting of alumni, Stuyvesant faculty, and current students to talk...

Issue 14, Volume 111

Sandler Hosts Three American History Guest Speakers

Eugene Yoo, James Kang, Madison Kim

History teacher Robert Sandler invited three guest speakers to talk about particular events from American history.

Issue 13, Volume 111

Student Union Hosts Spring Clubs & Pubs Fair Virtually

James Kang, Pulindu Weerasekara, Rajhasree Paul

The Student Union hosted their second virtual Clubs & Pubs fair over Zoom and Flipgrid from February 22 to 24.

Issue 12, Volume 111

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The Show Must Go On(line)

Ezra Lee, James Kang, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, SING! will be moved to a virtual medium and the shows are anticipated to be held in June.

Issue 11, Volume 111

StuySquad Hosts Annual Performance Virtually

James Kang, Janna Wang, Jess Zhang, Sarah Huynh

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, StuySquad hosted its first virtual annual dance performance over YouTube on February 1.

Issue 11, Volume 111

College Board Discontinues SAT Subject Tests and Optional SAT Essay

Fahima Miajee, James Kang, Kai Caothien, Madison Kim, Mahir Hossain

The College Board announced on January 19 that the SAT subject tests and the optional SAT essay will no longer be administered to students.

Issue 10, Volume 111

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StuyHacks Holds 10th Biannual Hackathon Virtually

Isabella Jia, James Kang, Ruiwen Tang

Stuyvesant hosted its biannual hackathon, StuyHacks, in a virtual format for the first time.

Issue 9, Volume 111

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Alumni Association Hosts Discussion with New York City Mayoral Candidates Kathryn Garcia (’88) and Dianne Morales (’85)

Isabella Jia, James Kang, Samia Islam

The Alumni Association hosted a conversation with Stuyvesant alumni and contenders of New York’s upcoming mayoral election Kathryn Garcia and Dianne Morales.

Issue 8, Volume 111

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2020: A Year Unlike Any Other

James Kang, Madison Kim, Mahir Hossain, Nada Hameed, Rebecca Kim

As the unprecedented year 2020 comes to an end, here are some highlights on the international, national, and local level as well as an In Memoriam section on the lives lost.

Issue 8, Volume 111

ARISTA Introduces District 1 Pilot Program Initiative

Annette Kim, James Kang, Rachel Ok

As part of their District 1 Pilot Program, ARISTA has partnered with PS/MS 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt School to tutor eight grade students to prepare for the Living

Issue 7, Volume 111

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