Volume 110 Issue 13
News
June 2020 Regents Examinations Are Cancelled
By Jess Zhang, Lexi Chen, Vedaant Shah, Madelyn Mao, Jenny Liu, Subyeta Chowdhury, Katie Ng
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Board of Regents has canceled the June 2020 Regents Exams.
News
Beyond Stuyvesant: How are Other Schools Approaching Online Learning?
The News department looks at how students from different schools across the city—and even out of state—are approaching online learning.
News
Spring Break Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Alec Shafran, Andy Chen, Stephy Chen, Jenny Liu, Evelyn Ma, Ana-Maria Skaricic
To the dismay of students and faculty alike, spring break, which was supposed to last from April 9 to 17, has been canceled with schools mandated to continue remote learning during the days originally designated for break.
News
Stuyvesant Students React to Online Learning
Stuvesant students discuss their opinions and reactions to the transition to online learning.
Features
The Art of Problem Solving
By Angela Cai
Students in math team explain what math team means to them.
Features
Logarithms and the Liberal Arts: The Life of Ms. Vollaro
A look into math teacher Dawn Vollaro.
Features
Teachers’ Take on Grading
Stuyvesant teachers give their opinions on what third marking period grades should look like.
Features
Motivated Moududur
Senior Moududur Rahman opens up about moving halfway around the world and discovering himself.
Science
The No-Action Pandemic
By Gerard Lin
Despite the status of the U.S. as a wealthy country, an economic powerhouse, a hub for scientific innovation, and the world leader in health preparedness, the coronavirus outbreak has still managed to instill panic and disrupt our daily lives.
Opinions
What’s Next?
By Lamia Haque
COVID-19 has affected millions of people, giving them financial trouble and creating unprecedented uncertainty that only the federal government can attempt to change.
Science
Science Research at Stuy
By Chloe Terestchenko, Zoe Piccirillo
A look into how teachers and students at Stuyvesant collaborate with research.
Opinions
Why the U.S. Should Supply Belarus With Oil
An overlooked Eastern European nation may be the key to improving U.S.-Russia relations.
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
Quarantine: Maybe It’s Not So Bad?
By Maya Nelson
Many things can be done to reduce the boredom stemming from quarantine, including maintaining a schedule, adopting a hobby, connecting with friends, and going outside.
Opinions
The Racism Fueled by Western Media Coverage of COVID-19
By Jenny Huang
Western Media’s sensationalist coverage of the coronavirus employs centuries-old stereotypes and fuels anti-Asian racism.
Humor
The Coronavirus, but Donald Trump
The coronavirus gives a speech addressing his “yuge” successes.
Humor
The Labyrinthian Mind: Emptying Clutter… but for What?
By Victor Kuang
Do you like cake? Cause, well, I like cake.
News
School Closed for the Rest of the Academic Year
By Momoca Mairaj, Stephy Chen, Madelyn Mao, Michelle Lu, Chloe Terestchenko, Vedaant Shah, Ruiwen Tang
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that New York City schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
News
Outgoing Big Sib Chairs Leave a Legacy
By Madelyn Mao, Ruiwen Tang, Momoca Mairaj, Vedaant Shah, Katie Ng
Seniors Harper Andrews, Kristie Chu, Victoria Wong, Frank Yang, and Patrick Zheng reflect on their experience as the 2019-2020 Big Sib Chairs.
News
College Board Announces Changes To AP Exams
By Ezra Lee, Jenny Liu, Samia Islam, Saad Ghaffouli, Isabella Jia, Subyeta Chowdhury
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the College Board has announced major changes, as well as stricter protocols, for the 2020 AP Exams.
Features
“Learn to Love Yourself”
Students and their own experiences with body image and how their childhood and environment affected them.
Features
The Art of Problem Solving
By Angela Cai
Students in math team explain what math team means to them.
Science
Science, Law, and Money: The Crackdown
By Rania Zaki
The story of the Trump administration’s pursuit of scientists for collaborating with America’s economic rival.
Opinions
Indigenous Sovereignty in 2020
By Anne Rhee
The recent court victory for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe represents the hard-fought struggle against colonialism around the world. How will this change in 2020?
Science
Unmasking the Mask Problem
By Shah Nabil, Angelina Chang, Arthur Liang
The U.S. is experiencing face mask shortages across the board, but there have been steps to combat that, and we can help.
Science
The Math and Science of Quarantine
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases grows, people have taken to practicing social distancing and placing themselves under quarantine; but despite the efficacy of social distance, the transition hasn’t been easy for many.
Science
Globally Redefining Drug Discovery
By Kaitlyn Lee, Kimya Firoozan
In times when the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic has made nations realize that they are generally unprepared for such extreme circumstances, it's important to realize that making small changes within national boundaries is crucial to development and progress.
Opinions
He Protecc, He Attacc—But Most Importantly, He Miss Shake Shacc
The quarantine has given me some free time to think—and I’ve determined that Shake Shack produces the best burgers in the United States.
Arts and Entertainment
Se7en: Why Less is More (*Major Spoilers*)
By Fariha Mabud
Movie analysis on the psychological horror “Se7en” and how it reveals just the right amount of information to effectively create a compelling story with a tense and gloomy atmosphere.
Humor
Excerpt From the Diary of the Zoom Developer
By Jasmine Wang
An exclusive look into the mind of the beloved Zoom developer.
Humor
APUSH LEQ, 2079
By Emily Chen
The coronavirus pandemic in the United States negatively impacted the social environment of many cities due to social isolation and repetitive memes.
Arts and Entertainment
The Hunt: A One and a Half Hour Dumpster Fire
With a confusing political theme, a poorly conceived plot, and underwhelming characters, “The Hunt” utterly fails as either an action movie or meaningful social commentary.
Arts and Entertainment
The “Cheer” of a Lifetime
“Cheer” gives everyone a look behind the pom poms and the uniforms, showing us what it really means to be a cheerleader.
Arts and Entertainment
TikTok’s Abrupt Change to the Music Industry
By Samira Esha
TikTok is the biggest app right now, and it has drastically affected the music industry.
Sports
NFL Draft 2020 Preview
By Aidan Fingeret, Krish Gupta
A guide to the 2020 NFL Draft, complete with what to watch for and a mock draft.
Sports
The King Has Been Crowned
Did LeBron James just become the new gold standard of the NBA? The answer is a resounding yes, both on and off the court.
Sports
Brady, Bruce, and the Buccaneers
By Tausif Tamim
How far will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go with Tom Brady?
Arts and Entertainment
Childish Gambino Faces Off Against Time
A review of Childish Gambino’s latest project “3.15.20”
Arts and Entertainment
Friends, Fear, and Demons in the “After Hours” of the Night
A review of “After Hours,” The Weeknd’s new album.
Sports
How Many World Cups Does it Take to Get Equal Pay?
By Shivali Korgaonkar, Aki Yamaguchi
Analyzing and commenting on the USSF’s discriminatory court filings against the USWNT
Arts and Entertainment
Hiro Savage, Homegrown Talent
By Dexter Wells
A profile of senior Hiro Kimura, otherwise known as Hiro Savage, a self-made musician for the modern age.
News
Zoom Banned Due to Privacy Concerns
By Victoria Gao, Samia Islam, Fahima Miajee, Andy Chen, Vedaant Shah, Lexi Chen
Zoom, a popular video conferencing platform used by teachers and students for remote learning, has been banned by the Department of Education due to recent privacy concerns.
News
June 2020 Regents Examinations Are Cancelled
By Jess Zhang, Lexi Chen, Vedaant Shah, Madelyn Mao, Jenny Liu, Subyeta Chowdhury, Katie Ng
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Board of Regents has canceled the June 2020 Regents Exams.
News
Beyond Stuyvesant: How are Other Schools Approaching Online Learning?
The News department looks at how students from different schools across the city—and even out of state—are approaching online learning.
News
Spring Break Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Alec Shafran, Andy Chen, Stephy Chen, Jenny Liu, Evelyn Ma, Ana-Maria Skaricic
To the dismay of students and faculty alike, spring break, which was supposed to last from April 9 to 17, has been canceled with schools mandated to continue remote learning during the days originally designated for break.
News
Stuyvesant Students React to Online Learning
Stuvesant students discuss their opinions and reactions to the transition to online learning.
News
School Closed for the Rest of the Academic Year
By Momoca Mairaj, Stephy Chen, Madelyn Mao, Michelle Lu, Chloe Terestchenko, Vedaant Shah, Ruiwen Tang
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that New York City schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
News
Outgoing Big Sib Chairs Leave a Legacy
By Madelyn Mao, Ruiwen Tang, Momoca Mairaj, Vedaant Shah, Katie Ng
Seniors Harper Andrews, Kristie Chu, Victoria Wong, Frank Yang, and Patrick Zheng reflect on their experience as the 2019-2020 Big Sib Chairs.
News
College Board Announces Changes To AP Exams
By Ezra Lee, Jenny Liu, Samia Islam, Saad Ghaffouli, Isabella Jia, Subyeta Chowdhury
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the College Board has announced major changes, as well as stricter protocols, for the 2020 AP Exams.
Features
“Learn to Love Yourself”
Students and their own experiences with body image and how their childhood and environment affected them.
Features
The Art of Problem Solving
By Angela Cai
Students in math team explain what math team means to them.
Features
Logarithms and the Liberal Arts: The Life of Ms. Vollaro
A look into math teacher Dawn Vollaro.
Features
Teachers’ Take on Grading
Stuyvesant teachers give their opinions on what third marking period grades should look like.
Features
The Art of Problem Solving
By Angela Cai
Students in math team explain what math team means to them.
Features
Motivated Moududur
Senior Moududur Rahman opens up about moving halfway around the world and discovering himself.
Science
The No-Action Pandemic
By Gerard Lin
Despite the status of the U.S. as a wealthy country, an economic powerhouse, a hub for scientific innovation, and the world leader in health preparedness, the coronavirus outbreak has still managed to instill panic and disrupt our daily lives.
Science
Science, Law, and Money: The Crackdown
By Rania Zaki
The story of the Trump administration’s pursuit of scientists for collaborating with America’s economic rival.
Opinions
Indigenous Sovereignty in 2020
By Anne Rhee
The recent court victory for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe represents the hard-fought struggle against colonialism around the world. How will this change in 2020?
Science
Unmasking the Mask Problem
By Shah Nabil, Angelina Chang, Arthur Liang
The U.S. is experiencing face mask shortages across the board, but there have been steps to combat that, and we can help.
Opinions
What’s Next?
By Lamia Haque
COVID-19 has affected millions of people, giving them financial trouble and creating unprecedented uncertainty that only the federal government can attempt to change.
Science
Science Research at Stuy
By Chloe Terestchenko, Zoe Piccirillo
A look into how teachers and students at Stuyvesant collaborate with research.
Science
The Math and Science of Quarantine
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases grows, people have taken to practicing social distancing and placing themselves under quarantine; but despite the efficacy of social distance, the transition hasn’t been easy for many.
Science
Globally Redefining Drug Discovery
By Kaitlyn Lee, Kimya Firoozan
In times when the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic has made nations realize that they are generally unprepared for such extreme circumstances, it's important to realize that making small changes within national boundaries is crucial to development and progress.
Opinions
Why the U.S. Should Supply Belarus With Oil
An overlooked Eastern European nation may be the key to improving U.S.-Russia relations.
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
Quarantine: Maybe It’s Not So Bad?
By Maya Nelson
Many things can be done to reduce the boredom stemming from quarantine, including maintaining a schedule, adopting a hobby, connecting with friends, and going outside.
Opinions
The Racism Fueled by Western Media Coverage of COVID-19
By Jenny Huang
Western Media’s sensationalist coverage of the coronavirus employs centuries-old stereotypes and fuels anti-Asian racism.
Opinions
He Protecc, He Attacc—But Most Importantly, He Miss Shake Shacc
The quarantine has given me some free time to think—and I’ve determined that Shake Shack produces the best burgers in the United States.
Arts and Entertainment
Social Distancing Has Celebrities Entertaining Us Virtually
By Ivy Halpern
Celebrities are resorting to social media, in both positive and negative ways, in order to entertain fans during this pandemic.
Arts and Entertainment
Three Easy Recipes to Learn to Cook During Quarantine
By Hugo Smith
A few delectable beginner recipes featuring daily staples and the occasional sweet snack.
Arts and Entertainment
Se7en: Why Less is More (*Major Spoilers*)
By Fariha Mabud
Movie analysis on the psychological horror “Se7en” and how it reveals just the right amount of information to effectively create a compelling story with a tense and gloomy atmosphere.
Humor
The Coronavirus, but Donald Trump
The coronavirus gives a speech addressing his “yuge” successes.
Humor
Excerpt From the Diary of the Zoom Developer
By Jasmine Wang
An exclusive look into the mind of the beloved Zoom developer.
Humor
APUSH LEQ, 2079
By Emily Chen
The coronavirus pandemic in the United States negatively impacted the social environment of many cities due to social isolation and repetitive memes.
Humor
The Labyrinthian Mind: Emptying Clutter… but for What?
By Victor Kuang
Do you like cake? Cause, well, I like cake.
Arts and Entertainment
The Hunt: A One and a Half Hour Dumpster Fire
With a confusing political theme, a poorly conceived plot, and underwhelming characters, “The Hunt” utterly fails as either an action movie or meaningful social commentary.
Arts and Entertainment
The “Cheer” of a Lifetime
“Cheer” gives everyone a look behind the pom poms and the uniforms, showing us what it really means to be a cheerleader.
Arts and Entertainment
TikTok’s Abrupt Change to the Music Industry
By Samira Esha
TikTok is the biggest app right now, and it has drastically affected the music industry.
Sports
NFL Draft 2020 Preview
By Aidan Fingeret, Krish Gupta
A guide to the 2020 NFL Draft, complete with what to watch for and a mock draft.
Sports
The King Has Been Crowned
Did LeBron James just become the new gold standard of the NBA? The answer is a resounding yes, both on and off the court.
Sports
The Renegade Review
The Stuyvesant Softball Renegades are perennial contenders in the Manhattan AA division, but took time to lay the foundation for their success.
Sports
Brady, Bruce, and the Buccaneers
By Tausif Tamim
How far will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go with Tom Brady?
Arts and Entertainment
Childish Gambino Faces Off Against Time
A review of Childish Gambino’s latest project “3.15.20”
Arts and Entertainment
Friends, Fear, and Demons in the “After Hours” of the Night
A review of “After Hours,” The Weeknd’s new album.
Sports
How Many World Cups Does it Take to Get Equal Pay?
By Shivali Korgaonkar, Aki Yamaguchi
Analyzing and commenting on the USSF’s discriminatory court filings against the USWNT
