Sophie Zhou (sophie-zhou)

Sophie Zhou ('25) is a Features writer. She enjoys exploring issues pertaining to Stuyvesant's student body. When she's not writing, you can catch her strolling through an art museum, listening to Taylor Swift, or attempting to bake.

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New Year, New Clubs!

Grace Jung, Sophia He, Sophie Zhou

Wondering which new clubs just entered Stuyvesant? Read this article showcasing clubs at Stuyvesant if you’re looking to build community and everlasting friendships.

Issue 10, Volume 114

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Slamming the Mic: Madeline Hutchinson On Being an NYC and NYS Youth Poet Laureate Finalist

Johnny Lin, Sophie Zhou

A profile of New York City and New York State Youth Poet Laureate finalist Madeline Hutchinson and her experiences during the program.

Issue 7, Volume 114

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Bearing Polar Bear

Ayesha Talukder, Cathleen Xi, Sophie Zhou

Some Stuyvesant sophomores were programmed for Polar Bear—a physically demanding physical education elective that involves running outdoors in a variety of weather conditions—without ever ranking it during course selections.

Issue 7, Volume 114

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When Religious Lunch Isn’t Reliable: Muslim Students on Eighth Period Frees

Sophie Zhou

Eighth-period lunch, sometimes referred to as “Religious Lunch,” is critical for Muslim students to have a chance to pray during Dhuhr; however, many students who request this program change are not receiving the accommodations they need, pointing to larger underlying communication issues.

Issue 4, Volume 114

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Dumping Your Heart Out: “Trauma Dumping” in College Application Essays

Ayesha Talukder, Sophie Zhou

Exploring the advantages and pitfalls of writing the Common Application personal statement about traumatic experiences.

Issue 1, Volume 114

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Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Tech Layoffs in the Wake of the Pandemic

Ankita Saha, Sabrina Li, Sophie Zhou

There has been a surge in tech layoffs over the past few years. How has this trend affected Stuyvesant students' ambitions in pursuing careers in computer science?

Issue 17, Volume 113

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Changing Stuy’s Changing Spaces

Daniella Solomon, Rhea Malhotra, Sophie Zhou

Lack of access to locker rooms negatively impacts the daily lives of student-athletes and seniors.

Issue 15, Volume 113

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The Heart That Holds the Stethoscope

Cathleen Xi, Sophie Zhou

The path to becoming a doctor has the potential to be incredibly rewarding, but with the obstacles and grueling work along the way, it is important to analyze your motivations for pursuing a career in medicine before dedicating your life to it.

Issue 12, Volume 113

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Turning Crafts into Cash

Ada Gordon, Cricket Fu, Sophie Zhou

Student owners of small businesses share the behind-the-scenes happenings of their profitable ventures.

Issue 10, Volume 113

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The Places Behind the Faces: Students Living in Unique Situations

Cathleen Xi, Cindy Han, Daniella Solomon, Sophie Zhou

Students living with unique circumstances often face similarly unique difficulties, and it’s important to recognize and provide resources for them.

Issue 8, Volume 113

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Taking Note of Technology

Olivia Woo, Sophie Zhou

Some Stuyvesant students have opted to take notes digitally in place of the traditional pencil-on-paper method, and teachers’ perspectives on this phenomenon vary.

Issue 6, Volume 113