Pulindu Weerasekara (pulindu-weerasekara)

pweerasekara40 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Pulindu Weerasekara ('24) is a News writer. His favorite topics to write about include student achievements and inspiration, things we can change about Stuy, and how terrible school food is. In his free time, he enjoys playing the violin, football, or badminton.

Stuyvesant Hosts its First Diwali Celebration

Aditya Anand, Khush Wadhwa, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sarah Huynh

Stuyvesant’s first Diwali celebration featured authentic South Asian food and had successful turnout.

Issue 5, Volume 113

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Downtown Mathematics Invitational Postponed to April

Pulindu Weerasekara

Issue 11, Volume 112

Stuyvesant’s Homework Policy Three Months Later

James Lee, Liana Wu, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sakura Yamanaka, Sofia Allouche

After concerns about Stuyvesant’s workload were brought to light during virtual learning, the administration passed a new homework policy for the 2021-2022 school year.

Issue 7, Volume 112

Taking a Look at Stuyvesant’s Budget

Nada Hameed, Pulindu Weerasekara

Stuyvesant budget has been supported by the Parent Association and provided additional funding from the NYCDOE as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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Investigating Stuyvesant’s Uncontested Elections

Janna Wang, Maggie Sansone, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sakura Yamanaka

Concerns arise amidst the uncontested Student Union, Junior Caucus, and Senior Caucus elections for the 2021-2022 school year.

Issue 17, Volume 111

Stuyvesant Alumnus James Blachly (’98) Wins a Grammy Award

Janna Wang, Mary Lee, Pulindu Weerasekara

Stuyvesant alumnus James Blachly (’98) won a Grammy award in Best Classical Solo Vocal Album for his recording of “The Prison.”

Issue 14, Volume 111

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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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Students Take Covid-Era Tests and Competitions

Isabella Jia, Jakob Gorisek-Gazze, Janna Wang, Neil Sarkar, Pulindu Weerasekara

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many tests, including the AMC, Science Olympiad exams, and the Independent School Entrance Exams, have adjusted accordingly to a virtual test-taking setting.

Issue 8, Volume 111

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