Yasmine Chokrane (yasmine-chokrane)

Yasmine Chokrane ('21) is a Features and A&E writer. She likes writing cultural thinkpieces, film reviews, and investigating Stuyvesant's community's relationship with New York City.

God Save the Queen

Yasmine Chokrane, Lianne Ohayon 

In light of the recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, we examine the impact of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the rest of the royal family, interrogating their relevance in popular culture.

Issue 13, Volume 111

“Ma Rainey’s” Enduring Impact

Yasmine Chokrane 

A review of “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” and assessing the cultural impact of August Wilson.

Issue 11, Volume 111

“Ma Rainey’s” Enduring Impact

Yasmine Chokrane 

A review of “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” and assessing the cultural impact of August Wilson.

Issue 11, Volume 111

“Bridgerton”: A 19th Century Love Story

Samira Esha, Yasmine Chokrane 

Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, “Bridgerton” tackles the struggles of finding love in a strict society during the 19th century, Regency era.

Issue 10, Volume 111

The Promise of Pictures: Why Virtual Museum Tours Are Necessary

Yasmine Chokrane 

Examining the relevance of virtual art tours and the solace they provide in such a stressful time.

Issue 8, Volume 111

Phoebe Bridgers’s Haunted House With a Picket Fence

Yasmine Chokrane, Jenny Liu 

With several musical endeavors and Grammy nominations now under her belt, indie rock artist Phoebe Bridgers (and her beautifully tragic music) is finally getting the recognition she deserves.

Issue 8, Volume 111

A Sweet Way to End 2020

Nicholas Martin, Yasmine Chokrane 

An in-depth view of students baking during quarantine.

Issue 7, Volume 111

“Emma.”: Satisfying on the Surface Level

Isabelle Sanderson, Yasmine Chokrane 

A review of the most recent adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma.”

Issue 17, Volume 110

How to Retell a Classic: A Review of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

Yasmine Chokrane 

A review of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” as an exemplar of how to retell classic stories.

Issue 14, Volume 110

How to Retell a Classic: A Review of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

Yasmine Chokrane 

A review of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” as an exemplar of how to retell classic stories.

Issue 14, Volume 110

The Nature of Social Media Activism

Yasmine Chokrane 

We review the new age of activism through the lens of recent events, including the burning of the Amazon rainforest.

Issue 2, Volume 110

Behind the Microscope: Talking with Stuyvesant’s Student Scientists

Yasmine Chokrane 

A profile of some of Stuyvesant’s student scientists.

Issue 15, Volume 109

Your Guide to the Best Hot Cocoa in NYC

Yasmine Chokrane, Isabelle Sanderson 

A review of different hot chocolate drinks from throughout Manhattan.

Issue 10, Volume 109

Your Primer On Cultural Appropriation

Yasmine Chokrane 

A reflection of cultural appropriation in the fashion industry throughout the years.

Issue 5, Volume 109

345 Chambers Street: Special in More than One Way

Talia Kahan, Yasmine Chokrane 

A profile of the section of District 75, the public school section for special needs students within the Stuyvesant building.

Issue 4, Volume 109

A Haunting History

Yasmine Chokrane 

Reviewing the history of Halloween and reflecting on it currently.

Issue 4, Volume 109

LGBTQ+ Struggles at Stuy

Yasmine Chokrane, Zoe Oppenheimer 

Issue 3, Volume 109

Stuyvesant’s Commute Stories

Yasmine Chokrane, Katie Leton 

Focusing in on the various commutes Stuyvesant students take from each borough of New York City.

Issue 2, Volume 109

A Wickedly Theatrical Album

Yasmine Chokrane 

Review of Panic! At The Disco’s sixth album, “Pray for the Wicked.”

Issue 1, Volume 109

Avengers: Infinity War—A Movie 10 Years in the Making

Yasmine Chokrane 

Reviewing “Avengers: Infinity War” and marvelling (lol) at the MCU thus far.

Issue 1, Volume 109