Volume 111 Issue 14
News
Stuyvesant Announces Senior Graduation and Junior Prom Plans
By Samia Islam, Sakura Yamanaka, Maggie Sansone, Jady Chen
This year, Stuyvesant hopes to host both junior prom and senior graduation in a safe manner so that students can maintain and enjoy classic high school traditions.
Opinions
Hand Out the Role Model Card Wisely
Parents must understand that handling their kids is not, and never will be, a celebrity’s responsibility.
Opinions
Playing Dangerous Games With Child Audiences
By Aya Alryyes
Parents must be aware of the insidious nature of YouTube creators who intentionally take advantage of fan bases made up of children yet portray inappropriate and damaging content, and the platform itself must take steps to stop this problem.
Opinions
Fighting Fatphobia
By Maya Dunayer
It is essential to prioritize ending fatphobia over skinny phobia, as this issue is deeply rooted in our society and needs to be addressed immediately.
Opinions
Hand Out the Role Model Card Wisely
Parents must understand that handling their kids is not, and never will be, a celebrity’s responsibility.
Opinions
The Danger of Parasocial Relationships
By Lauren Chin
Though there is nothing inherently wrong with them, parasocial relationships can greatly affect both celebrities and their viewers.
Science
Science and Social Media
Science has a large, growing presence on social media, increasing its popularity and accessibility to users of all creeds, for better or worse.
Opinions
Bitcoin: A Path to Fulfillment or Ruin?
By Alex Cho
People are recognizing the need for a different cryptocurrency solution, one that admits the reality of climate change and helps lower carbon emissions in addition to democratizing finance.
Science
Science and Social Media
Science has a large, growing presence on social media, increasing its popularity and accessibility to users of all creeds, for better or worse.
Arts and Entertainment
Genre Shopping: A Selection for the Bored Listener
By Levi Simon
A brief description and introduction to three unique genres.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Irregulars”: Another Sherlock Holmes Reimagining?
By Nicole Liu
A review of Netflix’s newest Sherlock Holmes reimagining, “The Irregulars.” Art/Photo Request: A picture of the main crew of teenagers in the show.
Arts and Entertainment
CMS Meets Stuyvesant
By Zoe Buff
An overview of the Young Musicians Innovation Challenge and a look into Project Connect, a proposal submitted to the contest by Stuyvesant students.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Irregulars”: Another Sherlock Holmes Reimagining?
By Nicole Liu
A review of Netflix’s newest Sherlock Holmes reimagining, “The Irregulars.” Art/Photo Request: A picture of the main crew of teenagers in the show.
Humor
Meticulous Drug Dealer Does Market Research
By Ethan Lam
A revolutionary new business model turns the drug dealing industry around.
Humor
Tall People Everywhere Diminished by COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
By Jasmine Wang
As one pandemic comes to a close, the side effects bring about a worse pandemic: not being able to reach the top shelf.
Sports
Sergio Agüero’s Legacy at Manchester City
Agüero has truly made an important impact on Manchester City’s rise to the top, enjoying an illustrious career.
Arts and Entertainment
Genre Shopping: A Selection for the Bored Listener
By Levi Simon
A brief description and introduction to three unique genres.
News
Vaccine Eligibility Opens for New Yorkers Over 16
By Vedaant Shah, Mahir Hossain, Rajhasree Paul, Nada Hameed
Governor Andrew Cuomo widened the eligibility of receiving the vaccine to include people 16 and older on April 6, expanding the ongoing vaccination efforts.
Features
Asian American All the Way
By Calista Lee
My thoughts on the recent rise of Asian American hate crimes and how it has affected me and my family.
Features
“A Sense of Community”: Stuyvesant’s Return to Blended Learning
By Millie Bell, Eliza Oppenheimer
Stuyvesant’s blended learning experience this spring, including social and academic benefits.
Features
Day In the Life of a Blended Learner
My experience going through a typical day of blended learning
Features
Day In the Life of a Blended Learner
My experience going through a typical day of blended learning
Science
Does COVID-19 Trigger Diabetes?
By Shriya Anand
We have heard stories about people losing their sense of smell or taste after contracting COVID-19, but have you heard of the virus triggering diabetes?
Science
Edward Jenner: The Father of Modern Vaccination
Edward Jenner pioneered the creation of the smallpox vaccine and his work is reflected in modern vaccines.
Opinions
Nationalism Can’t Defeat a Pandemic
By Shivani Shah
The stark disparities in vaccine distributions around the world raise social, economic, and ethical concerns.
Science
What’s Happening with the AstraZeneca Vaccine?
By Arin Faruque
AstraZeneca’s seemingly bright future comes to an abrupt halt after recent reports of blood clots in those who have received the jab.
Science
Facing a New Reality
By Oscar Wang
Deepfakes are becoming more prevalent in our modern society, but are we ready for the changes they will bring?
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Blended Learning Problem
After months of remote learning, Stuyvesant’s blended learning students are having trouble settling in. And the school isn’t helping.
Sports
Meet State-Title-Winning Quarterback... Seung Yu?
By Krish Gupta
A look at the high school football career of North Carolina state-title-winning quarterback, Principal Seung Yu.
Arts and Entertainment
The Boys Are Back: “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Soars onto Disney+
Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” made its big debut on the small screen as a grounded, compelling story that is sure to leave viewers begging for more!
Sports
We Race as (M)one(y)
By Kiki Caso
The #WeRaceAsOne campaign created in the wake of civil unrest across the world has sparked controversy as it highlights the many corruptions within Formula One.
Sports
The Brooklyn Nets: Success at What Cost?
A narrative is developing in the NBA, and the Brooklyn Nets are cast as the villains as they acquire immense talent and play a must-win championship season.
Sports
A North Carolina Legend
By Taee Chi
Though the Tar Heels suffered a devastating defeat to the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the 2021 NCAA tournament, their greatest loss of the season came when their head coach for 18 years, Roy Williams, announced his retirement on April 1.
Arts and Entertainment
Empowering or Satanic?
By Jaein Ku
Lil Nas X breaks culture barriers with his new single, “Montero” and his Satan-centric rollout.
Sports
Meet State-Title-Winning Quarterback... Seung Yu?
By Krish Gupta
A look at the high school football career of North Carolina state-title-winning quarterback, Principal Seung Yu.
Sports
Nikola Jokić: From Bomb Sirens to Cheering Arenas
Nikola Jokić has defied all expectations in his spectacular rise to the top of the NBA.
Arts and Entertainment
Justice is Gray, Four Hours Long, and Uncomfortably Square
Zack Snyder’s four hour monstrosity of a movie does a lot to fix the flaws of the 2017 release of the “Justice League” but ultimately runs into an array of its own problems.
Sports
March Madness: Just 11 Months Away
March Madness 2022 is less than a year away, and all sports fans hope that the next tournament will live up to this year’s March Madness.
Arts and Entertainment
“Nomadland”: Frames of Humanity
While Chloé Zhao’s third feature goes out of the way to avoid talking politics, its genius is in locating emotional truth amidst disaster.
News
Stuyvesant Alumnus James Blachly (’98) Wins a Grammy Award
By Janna Wang, Mary Lee, Pulindu Weerasekara
Stuyvesant alumnus James Blachly (’98) won a Grammy award in Best Classical Solo Vocal Album for his recording of “The Prison.”
News
Vaccine Eligibility Opens for New Yorkers Over 16
By Vedaant Shah, Mahir Hossain, Rajhasree Paul, Nada Hameed
Governor Andrew Cuomo widened the eligibility of receiving the vaccine to include people 16 and older on April 6, expanding the ongoing vaccination efforts.
News
Stuyvesant Announces Senior Graduation and Junior Prom Plans
By Samia Islam, Sakura Yamanaka, Maggie Sansone, Jady Chen
This year, Stuyvesant hopes to host both junior prom and senior graduation in a safe manner so that students can maintain and enjoy classic high school traditions.
Features
Asian American All the Way
By Calista Lee
My thoughts on the recent rise of Asian American hate crimes and how it has affected me and my family.
Features
“A Sense of Community”: Stuyvesant’s Return to Blended Learning
By Millie Bell, Eliza Oppenheimer
Stuyvesant’s blended learning experience this spring, including social and academic benefits.
Features
Day In the Life of a Blended Learner
My experience going through a typical day of blended learning
Features
Day In the Life of a Blended Learner
My experience going through a typical day of blended learning
Science
Does COVID-19 Trigger Diabetes?
By Shriya Anand
We have heard stories about people losing their sense of smell or taste after contracting COVID-19, but have you heard of the virus triggering diabetes?
Opinions
Hand Out the Role Model Card Wisely
Parents must understand that handling their kids is not, and never will be, a celebrity’s responsibility.
Opinions
Playing Dangerous Games With Child Audiences
By Aya Alryyes
Parents must be aware of the insidious nature of YouTube creators who intentionally take advantage of fan bases made up of children yet portray inappropriate and damaging content, and the platform itself must take steps to stop this problem.
Opinions
Fighting Fatphobia
By Maya Dunayer
It is essential to prioritize ending fatphobia over skinny phobia, as this issue is deeply rooted in our society and needs to be addressed immediately.
Science
Edward Jenner: The Father of Modern Vaccination
Edward Jenner pioneered the creation of the smallpox vaccine and his work is reflected in modern vaccines.
Opinions
Hand Out the Role Model Card Wisely
Parents must understand that handling their kids is not, and never will be, a celebrity’s responsibility.
Opinions
Nationalism Can’t Defeat a Pandemic
By Shivani Shah
The stark disparities in vaccine distributions around the world raise social, economic, and ethical concerns.
Opinions
The Danger of Parasocial Relationships
By Lauren Chin
Though there is nothing inherently wrong with them, parasocial relationships can greatly affect both celebrities and their viewers.
Science
Science and Social Media
Science has a large, growing presence on social media, increasing its popularity and accessibility to users of all creeds, for better or worse.
Opinions
Bitcoin: A Path to Fulfillment or Ruin?
By Alex Cho
People are recognizing the need for a different cryptocurrency solution, one that admits the reality of climate change and helps lower carbon emissions in addition to democratizing finance.
Science
What’s Happening with the AstraZeneca Vaccine?
By Arin Faruque
AstraZeneca’s seemingly bright future comes to an abrupt halt after recent reports of blood clots in those who have received the jab.
Science
Facing a New Reality
By Oscar Wang
Deepfakes are becoming more prevalent in our modern society, but are we ready for the changes they will bring?
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Blended Learning Problem
After months of remote learning, Stuyvesant’s blended learning students are having trouble settling in. And the school isn’t helping.
Science
Science and Social Media
Science has a large, growing presence on social media, increasing its popularity and accessibility to users of all creeds, for better or worse.
Arts and Entertainment
Genre Shopping: A Selection for the Bored Listener
By Levi Simon
A brief description and introduction to three unique genres.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Irregulars”: Another Sherlock Holmes Reimagining?
By Nicole Liu
A review of Netflix’s newest Sherlock Holmes reimagining, “The Irregulars.” Art/Photo Request: A picture of the main crew of teenagers in the show.
Arts and Entertainment
The Entertainment Value of North Korean Propaganda
“Squirrel and Hedgehog,” running from 1977 to 2013, is one of North Korea’s most popular cartoons.
Arts and Entertainment
CMS Meets Stuyvesant
By Zoe Buff
An overview of the Young Musicians Innovation Challenge and a look into Project Connect, a proposal submitted to the contest by Stuyvesant students.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Irregulars”: Another Sherlock Holmes Reimagining?
By Nicole Liu
A review of Netflix’s newest Sherlock Holmes reimagining, “The Irregulars.” Art/Photo Request: A picture of the main crew of teenagers in the show.
Humor
The Mice Squeak for You
In case you thought you were the only one who missed going back to school, you’ve got company.
Humor
Meticulous Drug Dealer Does Market Research
By Ethan Lam
A revolutionary new business model turns the drug dealing industry around.
Humor
Tall People Everywhere Diminished by COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
By Jasmine Wang
As one pandemic comes to a close, the side effects bring about a worse pandemic: not being able to reach the top shelf.
Sports
Sergio Agüero’s Legacy at Manchester City
Agüero has truly made an important impact on Manchester City’s rise to the top, enjoying an illustrious career.
Arts and Entertainment
Empowering or Satanic?
By Jaein Ku
Lil Nas X breaks culture barriers with his new single, “Montero” and his Satan-centric rollout.
Arts and Entertainment
Genre Shopping: A Selection for the Bored Listener
By Levi Simon
A brief description and introduction to three unique genres.
Sports
Meet State-Title-Winning Quarterback... Seung Yu?
By Krish Gupta
A look at the high school football career of North Carolina state-title-winning quarterback, Principal Seung Yu.
Sports
From the Campus to the Court: Highlighting the NCAA’s Mistreatment of Women
By Susie McKnight, Roxie Gosfield
Sports
Nikola Jokić: From Bomb Sirens to Cheering Arenas
Nikola Jokić has defied all expectations in his spectacular rise to the top of the NBA.
Sports
Meet State-Title-Winning Quarterback... Seung Yu?
By Krish Gupta
A look at the high school football career of North Carolina state-title-winning quarterback, Principal Seung Yu.
Arts and Entertainment
Justice is Gray, Four Hours Long, and Uncomfortably Square
Zack Snyder’s four hour monstrosity of a movie does a lot to fix the flaws of the 2017 release of the “Justice League” but ultimately runs into an array of its own problems.
Arts and Entertainment
The Boys Are Back: “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Soars onto Disney+
Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” made its big debut on the small screen as a grounded, compelling story that is sure to leave viewers begging for more!
Sports
March Madness: Just 11 Months Away
March Madness 2022 is less than a year away, and all sports fans hope that the next tournament will live up to this year’s March Madness.
Sports
We Race as (M)one(y)
By Kiki Caso
The #WeRaceAsOne campaign created in the wake of civil unrest across the world has sparked controversy as it highlights the many corruptions within Formula One.
Arts and Entertainment
“Nomadland”: Frames of Humanity
While Chloé Zhao’s third feature goes out of the way to avoid talking politics, its genius is in locating emotional truth amidst disaster.
Sports
The Brooklyn Nets: Success at What Cost?
A narrative is developing in the NBA, and the Brooklyn Nets are cast as the villains as they acquire immense talent and play a must-win championship season.
Arts and Entertainment
No “Justice” for Justin Bieber
On his sixth studio album, Justin Bieber finds his voice, but the derivative lyrics and misguided nods to social justice make “Justice” another mediocre project.
