Shafiul Haque (shafiul-haque)

shaque30 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Shafiul Haque (‘23) is a Sports editor and writer. His favorite topics to write about are soccer in Europe’s top five leagues, world news, and sports updates. In his free time, he enjoys reading books, keeping up with the news, and spending time with his friends and family.

One Final Kickoff

Senior and captain of the Stuyvesant boys’ soccer team Matt Melucci recounts his experiences and involvement in the team during the last four years.

Issue 16, Volume 112

Senior Caucus: Andrey Sokolov and Erica Li

Isabella Jia, Shafiul Haque

Issue 16, Volume 112

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Russia-Ukraine Coverage

Nada Hameed, Shafiul Haque

Updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as of March 15, 2022.

Issue 13, Volume 112

Russia-Ukraine Coverage

Nada Hameed, Shafiul Haque

Updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as of March 26, 2022.

Issue 13, Volume 112

Russia-Ukraine Coverage

Nada Hameed, Shafiul Haque

Updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as of March 5th, 2022.

Issue 13, Volume 112

A Historic Season For Stuyvesant Gymnastics

This season, the Panthers, Stuyvesant girls’ gymnastics team, and the Lemurs, Stuyvesant boys’ gymnastics team, have impressed their competition and achieved accolades in their respective divisions.

Issue 13, Volume 112

How the Sports World Has Responded to the Russo-Ukrainian War

Shafiul Haque, Taee Chi

Many sporting entities, athletes, and fans have already used their platforms to speak out against the actions of Putin, yet more can, should, and will be done on behalf of the sports world.

Issue 12, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

SING! Top Fives 2022

Anisha Singhal, Kenisha Mahajan, Shafiul Haque

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A Breakdown of the Mason Greenwood Allegations

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood was arrested on the night of January 30 by the Greater Manchester Police on allegations of physical assault and rape, making a tremendous impact on the sports world.

Issue 11, Volume 112

A Glimpse Into Ralf Rangnick’s Career

Many have voiced their doubts on Rangnick, who has yet to receive any huge silverware at the club level, but a few weeks into his appointment, Rangnick has already been able to organize the team as a cohesive unit. As a result, he has been well-received by pundits and fans alike.

Issue 8, Volume 112

College by the Numbers

Adrianna Peng, David Chen, Jared Moser, Logan Ruzzier, Shafiul Haque

How do Stuyvesant’s college admissions and enrollment numbers compare with other colleges across the country?

Issue 8, Volume 112

College Culture Is Stuyvesant Culture

Aaron Visser, Jenny Liu, Shafiul Haque

We all know the Ivy-or-bust culture is toxic. So why does it still exist?

Issue 8, Volume 112

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The Scariest Athletes on Planet Earth

Efe Kilic, Ethan Kirschner, Jeffrey Tan, Johan Wielaard, Krish Gupta, Max Schneider, Nakib Abedin, Shafiul Haque, Taee Chi

With Halloween around the corner, members of the Sports Department weigh in on the scariest athlete debate.

Issue 4, Volume 112

Ronaldo’s Return to the Red Devils

One of the world’s most renowned soccer icons, Cristiano Ronaldo, has transferred to Manchester United and is hoping to win trophies and rewrite history.

Issue 2, Volume 112

A Tournament of Excellence

Shafiul Haque, Yuhao Pan

The Euro 2020 consisted of many players who showcased their excellence throughout the tournament.

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The Problems and Pressures of Participation

David Chen, Shafiul Haque

At Stuyvesant, though there are many intelligent and creative students, the reality is that many of them are not willing to participate in the classroom environment.

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Sports at Stuyvesant: A Sticky Situation

Ava Quarles, Shafiul Haque

Despite Stuyvesant’s characterization as a school surrounded with different creative outlets, sports and athletics culture is extremely lacking among the student body.

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Addressing Nepotism at Stuyvesant

Janna Wang, Sathirtha Mondal, Shafiul Haque, Zifei Zhao

By being more informed about nepotism and the superficial drawbacks it entails, we would be able to enhance the morale of the Stuyvesant community and culture of solidarity within our extracurriculars.

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English Domination in the Champions League

Matt Melucci, Shafiul Haque

A preview of the 2021 Champions League final as two teams from Big Four prepare to face each other in the third all-English UCL final in history.

Issue 16, Volume 111

Title: The Lesser of Two Evils

Though the new UEFA Champions League system allows more opportunities for top teams to play each other, it is further proof that UEFA’s focus is not on the players and managers, but rather on its profits.

Issue 15, Volume 111

Sergio Agüero’s Legacy at Manchester City

Agüero has truly made an important impact on Manchester City’s rise to the top, enjoying an illustrious career.

Issue 14, Volume 111

Eden Hazard’s Predicament at Real Madrid

He went from being a world-class player to an athlete suffering from injuries. What went wrong for Eden Hazard?

Issue 13, Volume 111

Manchester City’s Unstoppable Record

Manchester City is 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with Pep Guardiola’s men enjoying a 21-match winning streak in all competitions.

Issue 12, Volume 111

Should Championships Define Greatness?

Shafiul Haque, Taee Chi

For decades, most people have believed that titles determine a player’s greatness. They ignore the losing side, truly believing that players who win the trophy are greater than those who don’t. Is this really the case?

Issue 11, Volume 111

Liverpool’s Staggering Injury Issue

It’s been quite surprising that Liverpool has gone from winning titles and achieving glory in recent seasons to struggling to perform on a game-to-game basis.

Issue 10, Volume 111

The Downfall of Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil, who was recently considered among the best players in the world, has seen his career spiral at Arsenal FC.

Issue 9, Volume 111

Youtubers Step Foot in the World of Boxing

Shafiul Haque, Taee Chi

The Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. undercard proved that as long as they train like real fighters, there is a place for YouTube and social media personalities in the sport of boxing.

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Diogo Jota: Portugal’s New Soccer Star

Many pundits have praised his attacking play and believe he is the missing piece of the puzzle that Liverpool needs. How has Jota established such acclaim and completely transformed his game in just a few years?

Issue 7, Volume 111

AC Milan: The Rise of a Once Historic Club

At the top of Serie A with an undefeated record, AC Milan hopes to return to the Champions League and regain its seat among the most respected clubs in the world.

Issue 6, Volume 111

Gareth Bale’s Fallout With Zinedine Zidane

Bale’s exclusion from the squad prompted Zidane to loan him to Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming season. Spanish news reports enjoy fabricating the feud between the two, but the more important story is what caused the clash in the first place?

Issue 5, Volume 111

Twitch and Soccer: An Unusual Mix

The world’s most prominent soccer stars are well-known for their goals, assists, and mind-blowing tricks on the field. During the COVID-19 pandemic however, soccer around the globe came to an unforeseen halt.

Issue 4, Volume 111

From Refugee to Bayern Superstar: The Rise of Alphonso Davies

F.C. Bayern Munich superstar Alphonso Davies has experienced his rise to stardom in recent years, whether it’s from recently winning the treble with Bayern or his carefree personality on social media. Life, however, hasn’t been so easy for the 20-year-old youngster.

Issue 3, Volume 111

What Lies Ahead for the Premier League?

With plenty of transfer rumors preceding next season, the acknowledged “Big Six” clubs in the Premier League are attempting to sign additional players to reconstruct their squads.

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