Volume 109 Issue 13
News
The Acting Company Performs at Stuyvesant
By Saad Ghaffouli, Lakshya Rajoria
The Acting Company performed Shakespeare’s “Othello” on February 11.
News
Stuyvesant Introduces Sexual Misconduct Seminars
By Chloe Terestchenko, Katie Ng, Ian Lau, Stephy Chen
The Student Union and guidance department have initiated new sexual harassment workshops as freshman guidance seminars.
News
Spilling the Kung Fu Tea
By Katie Ng, Karen Zhang, Subyeta Chowdhury, Stephy Chen
After three successful years, the popular Kung Fu Tea branch near Stuyvesant has closed due to a change in ownership of the building.
News
Cheer Coach Leaves Stuyvesant, Takes Money With Him
By Evelyn Ma, Grace Cantarella, Chloe Terestchenko
Opinions
Feeling the Bern, Three Years On
By Brian Moses
Though other Democratic candidates have adopted much of his populist economic platform, Sanders’s focus on class as opposed to race or gender still sets him apart from the rest of the democratic field.
Opinions
Feeling the Bern, Three Years On
By Brian Moses
Though other Democratic candidates have adopted much of his populist economic platform, Sanders’s focus on class as opposed to race or gender still sets him apart from the rest of the democratic field.
Opinions
Andrew Yang: A New Take on Capitalism
By Lamia Haque
Yang understands how to give the people what they want, allowing him a real chance in the primaries.
Opinions
Bill Weld: An Unexpected Challenge
By Maya Dunayer
William Weld is an interesting combination of a social liberal and a fiscal conservative, making him a good opponent for incumbent President Donald Trump.
Opinions
Joe Biden: The Middle Ground
By Claire Shin
If he runs, Joe Biden will have an excellent chance at becoming America’s 46th president.
Opinions
Beto O’Rourke: Can the Democrats’ Boy Wonder Keep his Spark Through 2020?
When Beto O’Rourke first started making national headlines during the early days of the 2018 Texas Senate elections, few would have predicted that this fresh-faced...
Opinions
Jay Inslee: The Climate Candidate
Inslee is a climate-focused Democrat with a solid message and strong record. The question is as follows: will Democrats buy what he’s selling?
Opinions
Pete Buttigieg: A Leader to Represent the Modern Generation
By Jenny Huang
Buttigieg’s campaign is a representation of the new generation with innovative and attractive ideas, and it proposes solutions for modern millennial issues.
Opinions
Kirsten Gillibrand: A Strong Progressive
A progressive Democrat in a field of progressive Democrats, Gillibrand is lacking the uniqueness needed to win votes.
Opinions
Elizabeth Warren: The Change We Need?
By Claire Shin
But Warren’s especially progressive policies have the potential to take hold of Democrats across the country, and it’s entirely possible that she may one day be the rallying point for Americans against Donald Trump.
Opinions
Kamala Harris: An Experiment In Individuality
Though her policies and qualifications are strong, Kamala Harris may be too typical and controversial to win the election in 2020.
Opinions
Andrew Yang: A New Take on Capitalism
By Lamia Haque
Despite his controversial policies, Andrew Yang’s campaign has recently gained traction; he plans to change capitalism by focusing on human welfare.
Opinions
Julián Castro: All-American Man
By Ying Zi Mei
Julián Castro’s expertise, along with his policies on the recognition of climate change, education, gun control, health care, and immigration, set him apart as the most qualified presidential candidate running in the election of 2020.
Opinions
John Hickenlooper, Front and Centrist
Framing his candidacy on moderatism and being a pragmatic democrat, Hickenlooper promises to tackle partisanship and effectively promote progressive change.
Opinions
Amy Klobuchar: The Promise of Pragmatism
Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar’s appeal to centrists and moderate Republicans may compensate for her lack of trailblazing, progressive policies.
Opinions
Jay Inslee: The Climate Candidate
Inslee is a climate-focused Democrat with a solid message and strong record. The question is as follows: will Democrats buy what he’s selling?
Features
Sick Because I’m Stressed, Stressed Because I’m Sick—How Stuyvesant Copes With Illness
How do students recover from illness both physically and academically?
Humor
No, We Have Not Been Bribing Writers
By Oliver Stewart, Abdulla Elkhadrawy, Victor Kuang, Omar Ali
Arts and Entertainment
The Sensationalism of ASMR
Sound has more capabilities in art than simply music.
Opinions
Pete Buttigieg: A Leader to Represent the Modern Generation
By Jenny Huang
Buttigieg’s campaign is a representation of the new generation with innovative and attractive ideas, and it proposes solutions for modern millennial issues.
Opinions
Kirsten Gillibrand: A Strong Progressive
A progressive Democrat in a field of progressive Democrats, Gillibrand is lacking the uniqueness needed to win votes.
Opinions
Amy Klobuchar: The Promise of Pragmatism
The circulation of such divergent views of Klobuchar’s staff treatment may be interpreted in various different ways, working both to the detriment and benefit of her campaign. Focus sentence: Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar’s appeal to centrists and moderate Republicans may compensate for her lack of trailblazing, progressive policies.
Humor
SU Spends Entire Budget Corrupting SING!, Faces a Consequence
The SU Learns that their actions might have consequences.
Humor
Freshies ReALLy nEeD Some LOvE yA’LL
Our freshies are 💔💔 and they are ☹️😭😭, and we need your help 🙌🙌🙌! Please help turn their frowns upside down 🙏🙏!
Humor
S’well Spirits
Sometimes it’s not a question of what spirits are being held, sometimes it’s a question of what your spirits hold.
Humor
Kung Fu Tea: Resurrection
By Laura Ilioaei, Chrisabella Javier
What do you do when your only hope (boba) disappears?
Humor
It’s Not a Party, It’s an Intimate Get-Together...
Given that the SU ran out of funding for the rad new SAP the juniors had planned this year, I’m giving you an inside look into the SAP of imagination’s past.
Arts and Entertainment
Inside the Artist: The One-of-a-Kind Kanye West
Kanye West is a unique, polarizing figure with an undeniably amazing musical prowess.
Arts and Entertainment
Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
By Sunan Tajwar, Abdulla Elkhadrawy, Jacqueline Thom
Arts and Entertainment
Higher, Further, Faster: A Captain Marvel Review
A review of the newest Marvel movie: Captain Marvel
Arts and Entertainment
“Be Prepared” for Girl Scout Cookie Lattes
A summary and taste test of the three spring-exclusive flavors of the Girl Scout Cookie Lattes at Dunkin’ Donuts.
Sports
March is Here, and Madness will Ensue
By Ethan Kirschner, Benjamin Hamel
It is the craziest, wildest and some believe, the most exciting event in sports.
Sports
Paying NCAA Athletes: Possible, and Necessary
By Bernard Wang
NCAA athletes should not be paid. It’s an impractical and near-sighted plan.
Sports
GOAT: Greatest of All Tom
Although some say Brady is the GOAT, his success depends more on his coach and his teammates rather than his own skill.
News
The Acting Company Performs at Stuyvesant
By Saad Ghaffouli, Lakshya Rajoria
The Acting Company performed Shakespeare’s “Othello” on February 11.
News
Stuyvesant Introduces Sexual Misconduct Seminars
By Chloe Terestchenko, Katie Ng, Ian Lau, Stephy Chen
The Student Union and guidance department have initiated new sexual harassment workshops as freshman guidance seminars.
News
Spilling the Kung Fu Tea
By Katie Ng, Karen Zhang, Subyeta Chowdhury, Stephy Chen
After three successful years, the popular Kung Fu Tea branch near Stuyvesant has closed due to a change in ownership of the building.
News
Cheer Coach Leaves Stuyvesant, Takes Money With Him
By Evelyn Ma, Grace Cantarella, Chloe Terestchenko
Features
Sick Because I’m Stressed, Stressed Because I’m Sick—How Stuyvesant Copes With Illness
How do students recover from illness both physically and academically?
Opinions
Feeling the Bern, Three Years On
By Brian Moses
Though other Democratic candidates have adopted much of his populist economic platform, Sanders’s focus on class as opposed to race or gender still sets him apart from the rest of the democratic field.
Opinions
Feeling the Bern, Three Years On
By Brian Moses
Though other Democratic candidates have adopted much of his populist economic platform, Sanders’s focus on class as opposed to race or gender still sets him apart from the rest of the democratic field.
Opinions
Andrew Yang: A New Take on Capitalism
By Lamia Haque
Yang understands how to give the people what they want, allowing him a real chance in the primaries.
Opinions
Bill Weld: An Unexpected Challenge
By Maya Dunayer
William Weld is an interesting combination of a social liberal and a fiscal conservative, making him a good opponent for incumbent President Donald Trump.
Opinions
Joe Biden: The Middle Ground
By Claire Shin
If he runs, Joe Biden will have an excellent chance at becoming America’s 46th president.
Opinions
Beto O’Rourke: Can the Democrats’ Boy Wonder Keep his Spark Through 2020?
When Beto O’Rourke first started making national headlines during the early days of the 2018 Texas Senate elections, few would have predicted that this fresh-faced...
Opinions
Jay Inslee: The Climate Candidate
Inslee is a climate-focused Democrat with a solid message and strong record. The question is as follows: will Democrats buy what he’s selling?
Opinions
Pete Buttigieg: A Leader to Represent the Modern Generation
By Jenny Huang
Buttigieg’s campaign is a representation of the new generation with innovative and attractive ideas, and it proposes solutions for modern millennial issues.
Opinions
Kirsten Gillibrand: A Strong Progressive
A progressive Democrat in a field of progressive Democrats, Gillibrand is lacking the uniqueness needed to win votes.
Opinions
Elizabeth Warren: The Change We Need?
By Claire Shin
But Warren’s especially progressive policies have the potential to take hold of Democrats across the country, and it’s entirely possible that she may one day be the rallying point for Americans against Donald Trump.
Opinions
Kamala Harris: An Experiment In Individuality
Though her policies and qualifications are strong, Kamala Harris may be too typical and controversial to win the election in 2020.
Opinions
Andrew Yang: A New Take on Capitalism
By Lamia Haque
Despite his controversial policies, Andrew Yang’s campaign has recently gained traction; he plans to change capitalism by focusing on human welfare.
Opinions
Julián Castro: All-American Man
By Ying Zi Mei
Julián Castro’s expertise, along with his policies on the recognition of climate change, education, gun control, health care, and immigration, set him apart as the most qualified presidential candidate running in the election of 2020.
Opinions
John Hickenlooper, Front and Centrist
Framing his candidacy on moderatism and being a pragmatic democrat, Hickenlooper promises to tackle partisanship and effectively promote progressive change.
Opinions
Amy Klobuchar: The Promise of Pragmatism
Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar’s appeal to centrists and moderate Republicans may compensate for her lack of trailblazing, progressive policies.
Opinions
Jay Inslee: The Climate Candidate
Inslee is a climate-focused Democrat with a solid message and strong record. The question is as follows: will Democrats buy what he’s selling?
Opinions
Julián Castro: All-American Man
By Ying Zi Mei
Julián Castro’s expertise, along with his policies on the recognition of climate change, education, gun control, health care, and immigration, set him apart as the most qualified presidential candidate running in the election of 2020.
Opinions
Pete Buttigieg: A Leader to Represent the Modern Generation
By Jenny Huang
Buttigieg’s campaign is a representation of the new generation with innovative and attractive ideas, and it proposes solutions for modern millennial issues.
Opinions
Kirsten Gillibrand: A Strong Progressive
A progressive Democrat in a field of progressive Democrats, Gillibrand is lacking the uniqueness needed to win votes.
Opinions
Amy Klobuchar: The Promise of Pragmatism
The circulation of such divergent views of Klobuchar’s staff treatment may be interpreted in various different ways, working both to the detriment and benefit of her campaign. Focus sentence: Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar’s appeal to centrists and moderate Republicans may compensate for her lack of trailblazing, progressive policies.
Humor
SU Spends Entire Budget Corrupting SING!, Faces a Consequence
The SU Learns that their actions might have consequences.
Humor
Freshies ReALLy nEeD Some LOvE yA’LL
Our freshies are 💔💔 and they are ☹️😭😭, and we need your help 🙌🙌🙌! Please help turn their frowns upside down 🙏🙏!
Humor
S’well Spirits
Sometimes it’s not a question of what spirits are being held, sometimes it’s a question of what your spirits hold.
Humor
No, We Have Not Been Bribing Writers
By Oliver Stewart, Abdulla Elkhadrawy, Victor Kuang, Omar Ali
Humor
Kung Fu Tea: Resurrection
By Laura Ilioaei, Chrisabella Javier
What do you do when your only hope (boba) disappears?
Humor
It’s Not a Party, It’s an Intimate Get-Together...
Given that the SU ran out of funding for the rad new SAP the juniors had planned this year, I’m giving you an inside look into the SAP of imagination’s past.
Arts and Entertainment
Inside the Artist: The One-of-a-Kind Kanye West
Kanye West is a unique, polarizing figure with an undeniably amazing musical prowess.
Arts and Entertainment
Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
By Sunan Tajwar, Abdulla Elkhadrawy, Jacqueline Thom
Arts and Entertainment
Higher, Further, Faster: A Captain Marvel Review
A review of the newest Marvel movie: Captain Marvel
Arts and Entertainment
“Be Prepared” for Girl Scout Cookie Lattes
A summary and taste test of the three spring-exclusive flavors of the Girl Scout Cookie Lattes at Dunkin’ Donuts.
Sports
March is Here, and Madness will Ensue
By Ethan Kirschner, Benjamin Hamel
It is the craziest, wildest and some believe, the most exciting event in sports.
Sports
Paying NCAA Athletes: Possible, and Necessary
By Bernard Wang
NCAA athletes should not be paid. It’s an impractical and near-sighted plan.
Sports
GOAT: Greatest of All Tom
Although some say Brady is the GOAT, his success depends more on his coach and his teammates rather than his own skill.
Sports
The Frozen Envelope (Potentially) Strikes Again
By Krish Gupta
Forty-four years after the Frozen Envelope conspiracy (theory), the Knicks are once again in last place in the Eastern Conference, looking forward to an NBA draft containing another college phenomena: Zion Williamson.
Arts and Entertainment
The Sensationalism of ASMR
Sound has more capabilities in art than simply music.