Volume 109 Issue 15
News
Noor Al-Stuy Places Second at MIST Regionals
Stuyvesant MSA continued its ten year legacy of placing among the top two with its second-place win at MIST regionals this year.
News
Sophomore Caucus Hosts Music Therapy Lecture with Tom Biglin
The Sophomore Caucus hosted a lecture on music therapy featuring Tom Biglin (‘85), a licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist.
News
Hanna Hones in on Two New History Electives
By Karen Zhang, Jessica Jiang, James Lee
History teacher David Hanna will be teaching two new electives, one on the Middle Ages and the other on the Spanish Civil War, next school year.
Features
Back to Their Roots
Stuyvesant teachers who had been Stuyvesant students share their experiences.
Features
Behind the Microscope: Talking with Stuyvesant’s Student Scientists
A profile of some of Stuyvesant’s student scientists.
Features
Dr. Horenstein: From the Stage to the Classroom and Back
Biology teacher Dr. Jeffrey Horenstein loves science and teaches AT Biology and Forensics at Stuyvesant, but he also has had a lifelong passion for theater.
Opinions
Stopping the Negligence in our Immigration Detention System
By Jenny Huang
ICE and CBP detention centers criminalize and neglect their detainees, and there must be more transparency in the immigration process.
Opinions
Boeing: A Harrowing Symptom of Corporate Greed
By Claire Shin
The Boeing crashes of March and October of last year demonstrate the scope of corporate greed in America.
Opinions
The Democrats Must Collapse
An adept politician knows which of their opponent’s flaws to present and which to ignore so as to convey a powerful message without overwhelming voters.
Opinions
Warren's Problematic Policy Calculations
By Rohit Roy
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to offer affordable childcare to all Americans relies on fraudulent accounting to create the impression that her plan is fiscally sound when it isn’t.
Opinions
Asian-Americans: Don’t Subscribe to the Myth of an American Meritocracy
By Anna Lu
Tensions run high in the discussion about higher education and the brazen inequalities of who gets it and who doesn’t.
Opinions
End Our Addiction to the War on Drugs
By Aaron Visser
America’s War on Drugs is a fruitless, outdated endeavor. Look to Europe for a better strategy
Opinions
Affirmative Action and the Myth of Self-Acceptance
By Claire Shin
Affirmative action as it stands today is an ineffective way of balancing merit and diversity, and considering class is a far superior tactic.
Arts and Entertainment
Get Ready for Summer!
Cool events in June at which you can have fun, destress after APs, or take a break from studying for finals.
Arts and Entertainment
Welcome to the Sad Boi Hour
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
A&E may be the most fun department, but that doesn’t mean our writers don’t get sad every now and then. This issue, we asked some...
Humor
The Origin Of Libel And Slander
By Victor Kuang
I answer the age-old question: “What is libel and slander?”
Humor
Diversity Through Staring
Arts & Entertainment editor Jacqueline Thom reviews the implementation of Stuy’s latest cultural project, the Shy Staring Table.
Sports
How the Beasts Serve Up
Kevin Mitchell and Scott Abramowitz are the senior captains of Stuyvesant’s boys’ volleyball team, the Beasts. The Beasts...
Sports
Everything You Need to Know About the MLB Season So Far
Reviews of some of the biggest surprises and letdowns of the MLB season.
Sports
His Legacy Continues: Tiger Woods
By Eric Kim
Tiger Woods will continue to break new records in the future. And with Woods back in the pack, the golf world just got a little more interesting.
Sports
Who Will Lose to the Warriors this Time?
With the 2019 NBA Playoffs underway, here are our predictions of how it will go down.
Sports
Stuyvesant Softball Looking to Hunt Down Division Leaders After Hunter Victory
The girls proved their resilience once again with an emphatic defeat of Hunter College High School by 10-5, improving the team’s record to 4-2 in league play.
Arts and Entertainment
Get Ready for Summer!
Cool events in June at which you can have fun, destress after APs, or take a break from studying for finals.
News
Noor Al-Stuy Places Second at MIST Regionals
Stuyvesant MSA continued its ten year legacy of placing among the top two with its second-place win at MIST regionals this year.
News
Sophomore Caucus Hosts Music Therapy Lecture with Tom Biglin
The Sophomore Caucus hosted a lecture on music therapy featuring Tom Biglin (‘85), a licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist.
News
Hanna Hones in on Two New History Electives
By Karen Zhang, Jessica Jiang, James Lee
History teacher David Hanna will be teaching two new electives, one on the Middle Ages and the other on the Spanish Civil War, next school year.
Features
Back to Their Roots
Stuyvesant teachers who had been Stuyvesant students share their experiences.
Features
Behind the Microscope: Talking with Stuyvesant’s Student Scientists
A profile of some of Stuyvesant’s student scientists.
Features
Dr. Horenstein: From the Stage to the Classroom and Back
Biology teacher Dr. Jeffrey Horenstein loves science and teaches AT Biology and Forensics at Stuyvesant, but he also has had a lifelong passion for theater.
Opinions
Stopping the Negligence in our Immigration Detention System
By Jenny Huang
ICE and CBP detention centers criminalize and neglect their detainees, and there must be more transparency in the immigration process.
Opinions
Boeing: A Harrowing Symptom of Corporate Greed
By Claire Shin
The Boeing crashes of March and October of last year demonstrate the scope of corporate greed in America.
Opinions
The Democrats Must Collapse
An adept politician knows which of their opponent’s flaws to present and which to ignore so as to convey a powerful message without overwhelming voters.
Opinions
Warren's Problematic Policy Calculations
By Rohit Roy
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to offer affordable childcare to all Americans relies on fraudulent accounting to create the impression that her plan is fiscally sound when it isn’t.
Opinions
Asian-Americans: Don’t Subscribe to the Myth of an American Meritocracy
By Anna Lu
Tensions run high in the discussion about higher education and the brazen inequalities of who gets it and who doesn’t.
Opinions
End Our Addiction to the War on Drugs
By Aaron Visser
America’s War on Drugs is a fruitless, outdated endeavor. Look to Europe for a better strategy
Opinions
Affirmative Action and the Myth of Self-Acceptance
By Claire Shin
Affirmative action as it stands today is an ineffective way of balancing merit and diversity, and considering class is a far superior tactic.
Arts and Entertainment
Get Ready for Summer!
Cool events in June at which you can have fun, destress after APs, or take a break from studying for finals.
Humor
Leaked Recording of a Kidnapping Attempt on Principal Contreras
By Oliver Stewart, Victor Kuang
Shocking Transcript of Attempted Kidnapping of Mr. Contreras.
Humor
The Origin Of Libel And Slander
By Victor Kuang
I answer the age-old question: “What is libel and slander?”
Humor
Diversity Through Staring
Arts & Entertainment editor Jacqueline Thom reviews the implementation of Stuy’s latest cultural project, the Shy Staring Table.
Sports
How the Beasts Serve Up
Kevin Mitchell and Scott Abramowitz are the senior captains of Stuyvesant’s boys’ volleyball team, the Beasts. The Beasts...
Sports
Everything You Need to Know About the MLB Season So Far
Reviews of some of the biggest surprises and letdowns of the MLB season.
Sports
His Legacy Continues: Tiger Woods
By Eric Kim
Tiger Woods will continue to break new records in the future. And with Woods back in the pack, the golf world just got a little more interesting.
Sports
Who Will Lose to the Warriors this Time?
With the 2019 NBA Playoffs underway, here are our predictions of how it will go down.
Sports
Stuyvesant Softball Looking to Hunt Down Division Leaders After Hunter Victory
The girls proved their resilience once again with an emphatic defeat of Hunter College High School by 10-5, improving the team’s record to 4-2 in league play.
Arts and Entertainment
Get Ready for Summer!
Cool events in June at which you can have fun, destress after APs, or take a break from studying for finals.
Arts and Entertainment
Inside the Artist: The Transformation of Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish has undergone a drastic transformation in the past year, while remaining true to her character.
Features
A Hidden Korean Gem
By Lewis Woloch
The Korean food truck is an enigma: a unique, fast, and delicious lunch option far removed from the McDonalds, Subways, and Starbucks of the area.
Arts and Entertainment
Welcome to the Sad Boi Hour
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
A&E may be the most fun department, but that doesn’t mean our writers don’t get sad every now and then. This issue, we asked some...