Volume 111 Issue 5
News
DOE Implements New Policy for Opting Into Blended Learning
By Sakura Yamanaka, Saad Ghaffouli, Fahima Miajee, Lexi Chen
Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Richard Carranza announced that the period from November 2 to 15 would be the only opportunity for families to opt into blended learning for the 2020 to 2021 school year.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Features
Wang’s Back and Better Than Ever
The return of David Wang, a Stuyvesant student turned AP Microeconomics teacher.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Features
Gabbing With Gomes: The Newest Addition to Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Department
An introduction to the life of Sheldon Gomes, one of Stuyvesant’s newest social studies teachers.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Features
You’ve Got a (Furry) Friend in Me
A dive into students’ pet stories over quarantine and how they’ve dealt with raising animals during COVID.
Features
Friendship at Stuyvesant: Stories of Origin
By Dexter Wells
Students share their experiences about forming and maintaining friendships at Stuyvesant.
Features
The Impostors Among Us Take Over Stuyvesant
By Angela Cai
Students’ thoughts and experiences on the newly popular game Among Us.
Features
Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation—Aim to Bear It?
By Isabel Ching
Amy Coney Barrett’s recent confirmation has sparked national outrage. So how do Stuyvesant students feel about it?
Opinions
Lockdowns Should Not Come With Economic Catastrophe
America is the richest country in the world—we shouldn’t be the cheapest when it comes to the livelihood of the American people.
Opinions
End the Parentification of Your Daughters
By Aya Alryyes
Daughters are all too often forced to assume parental roles to their siblings or own parents, and it needs to stop.
Opinions
Give Us the Chance to Choose: The DOE’s New Blended Learning Policy
By Maya Dunayer
The DOE’s new policy that students can only opt into blended learning during the first two weeks of November is not the right decision, as it greatly reduces flexibility that is essential to making sure students are comfortable this school year.
Humor
PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?
PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?
Features
A Virtual Reality
By Amanda Brucculeri, Rachel Vildman
A look into how Stuyvesant students are coping with the copious amounts of daily screen time.
Science
A 3D-Printed Antidote
By Sonya Sasson
Researchers combine modern technology with biology fundamentals to grapple with the pandemic.
Opinions
The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground
By Elio Torres
While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.
Opinions
The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground
By Elio Torres
While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.
Science
Technology That Feels
By Oscar Wang
While this may seem like a trivial thought for most, those who have replaced their lost limbs with a prosthesis may never experience the same sensation you just felt.
Opinions
Section 230 in the Age of Technology
By Lauren Chin
Though Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be modified, it shouldn’t be repealed.
Opinions
Being Thrifty: Is It Too Much?
By Isabel Ching
Examining the effects of thrifting—is it ethical?
Arts and Entertainment
“Grand Army”: Realistic or Stereotypical?
By Anika Amin
“Grand Army” has been receiving many mixed reviews, and we’ll further unpack the flaws and strengths of Netflix’s newest show.
Humor
Expressing My Dear Thanks for Zoom Thanksgiving
A simulation of what a virtual Thanksgiving would be like.
Humor
On Caffeine Sources
By Emily Chen
As your local sleep-deprived senior who has built their staying-awake stamina and is writing this after submitting their college application 10 minutes before the due date, I feel completely qualified to write this review.
Sports
The Khabib Era Ends
By Phillip Phan
Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA after defeating Justin Gaethje. He leaves the sport as an undisputed and undefeated champion. Read on to relive the career of one of the greatest fighters of all time.
Sports
The NYC Marathon, Gone Virtual
Take a look at Prabhu’s virtual New York City Marathon experience.
Sports
We Need PSAL Sports Back
By Sam Levine
We’ve been without PSAL sports for too long. It’s time they make a return.
Sports
Why Tanking for Trevor Isn’t the Answer for the Giants
By Krish Gupta
Though Daniel Jones has had his ups and downs in his first two seasons in the NFL, it isn’t time for the Giants to ignore his talent and tank to select Trevor Lawrence in next year’s draft.
Arts and Entertainment
Cliché in Paris
By Ivy Halpern
Focus Sentence: A critique of the overly cliché show, “Emily in Paris.”
Arts and Entertainment
The Problem With American Animation
By Aaron Visser
Don’t Blame the Studio, Blame the Adults
Sports
Gareth Bale’s Fallout With Zinedine Zidane
Bale’s exclusion from the squad prompted Zidane to loan him to Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming season. Spanish news reports enjoy fabricating the feud between the two, but the more important story is what caused the clash in the first place?
Sports
It’s Time for the Giants to Move on From Daniel Jones
By Ari Gurovich
The New York Giants would be wise to move on from quarterback Daniel Jones in the coming off-season.
Sports
Doping Over Quarantine
By Nakib Abedin
Doping is frowned upon and has been banned in almost all sports for decades. However, the recent Covid-19 lockdown made monitoring the use of performance enhancing drugs much more difficult. This raises a question -- did athletes use performance enhancers during quarantine to gain a competitive advantage?
Arts and Entertainment
clipping. Is a Deadly Threat on “Visions of Bodies Being Burned”
By Levi Simon
Review of clipping.’s fantastic fourth studio album, “Visions of Bodies Being Burned.”
Sports
The Path to the Dodgers’ Victorious Postseason
The Dodgers had the best record going into the postseason at 43-17, which put them on pace for 116-46 over a regular 162 game season. Despite this impressive mark, the title was all but assured throughout the postseason, especially in such an unpredictable season.
Arts and Entertainment
Raf Simons: Fashion and Creating a Dialogue Between Generations
Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons has revolutionized the industry, combining his knowledge of industrial design with his firm belief in self-expression to revitalize menswear and womenswear alike.
Sports
How Super Is the Super League?
New plans are emerging for a European Super League, which would replace the UEFA Champions League and restructure European club soccer.
Arts and Entertainment
Beabadoobee’s “Fake It Flowers” is the Alt-Rock Album We Needed
By Zifei Zhao
In her newest album, Beabadoobee creates a whole new alt-rock style for herself that shows off her potential as a relatively new artist.
News
Administration Alters Freshmen Math and Science Course Placement
By James Lee, Janna Wang, Jady Chen, Maggie Sansone
This school year, Stuyvesant made the decision to remove Enriched Geometry and use SHSAT scores to decide AP science course placement for the class of 2024.
News
DOE Implements New Policy for Opting Into Blended Learning
By Sakura Yamanaka, Saad Ghaffouli, Fahima Miajee, Lexi Chen
Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Richard Carranza announced that the period from November 2 to 15 would be the only opportunity for families to opt into blended learning for the 2020 to 2021 school year.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Features
Wang’s Back and Better Than Ever
The return of David Wang, a Stuyvesant student turned AP Microeconomics teacher.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Features
Gabbing With Gomes: The Newest Addition to Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Department
An introduction to the life of Sheldon Gomes, one of Stuyvesant’s newest social studies teachers.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Features
You’ve Got a (Furry) Friend in Me
A dive into students’ pet stories over quarantine and how they’ve dealt with raising animals during COVID.
Features
Friendship at Stuyvesant: Stories of Origin
By Dexter Wells
Students share their experiences about forming and maintaining friendships at Stuyvesant.
Features
The Impostors Among Us Take Over Stuyvesant
By Angela Cai
Students’ thoughts and experiences on the newly popular game Among Us.
Features
Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation—Aim to Bear It?
By Isabel Ching
Amy Coney Barrett’s recent confirmation has sparked national outrage. So how do Stuyvesant students feel about it?
Features
A Virtual Reality
By Amanda Brucculeri, Rachel Vildman
A look into how Stuyvesant students are coping with the copious amounts of daily screen time.
Opinions
Lockdowns Should Not Come With Economic Catastrophe
America is the richest country in the world—we shouldn’t be the cheapest when it comes to the livelihood of the American people.
Science
A 3D-Printed Antidote
By Sonya Sasson
Researchers combine modern technology with biology fundamentals to grapple with the pandemic.
Opinions
End the Parentification of Your Daughters
By Aya Alryyes
Daughters are all too often forced to assume parental roles to their siblings or own parents, and it needs to stop.
Opinions
The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground
By Elio Torres
While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.
Opinions
The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground
By Elio Torres
While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.
Science
Technology That Feels
By Oscar Wang
While this may seem like a trivial thought for most, those who have replaced their lost limbs with a prosthesis may never experience the same sensation you just felt.
Opinions
Give Us the Chance to Choose: The DOE’s New Blended Learning Policy
By Maya Dunayer
The DOE’s new policy that students can only opt into blended learning during the first two weeks of November is not the right decision, as it greatly reduces flexibility that is essential to making sure students are comfortable this school year.
Opinions
Section 230 in the Age of Technology
By Lauren Chin
Though Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be modified, it shouldn’t be repealed.
Opinions
Being Thrifty: Is It Too Much?
By Isabel Ching
Examining the effects of thrifting—is it ethical?
Arts and Entertainment
“Grand Army”: Realistic or Stereotypical?
By Anika Amin
“Grand Army” has been receiving many mixed reviews, and we’ll further unpack the flaws and strengths of Netflix’s newest show.
Humor
PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?
PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?
Humor
Expressing My Dear Thanks for Zoom Thanksgiving
A simulation of what a virtual Thanksgiving would be like.
Humor
PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?
PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?
Humor
On Caffeine Sources
By Emily Chen
As your local sleep-deprived senior who has built their staying-awake stamina and is writing this after submitting their college application 10 minutes before the due date, I feel completely qualified to write this review.
Humor
What Should You Say to Ruin Thanksgiving This Year?
Take this fun holiday quiz to decide how you can ruin Thanksgiving for your whole family.
Sports
The Khabib Era Ends
By Phillip Phan
Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA after defeating Justin Gaethje. He leaves the sport as an undisputed and undefeated champion. Read on to relive the career of one of the greatest fighters of all time.
Sports
The NYC Marathon, Gone Virtual
Take a look at Prabhu’s virtual New York City Marathon experience.
Sports
The NYC Marathon, Gone Virtual
Take a look at Prabhu’s virtual New York City Marathon experience.
Sports
We Need PSAL Sports Back
By Sam Levine
We’ve been without PSAL sports for too long. It’s time they make a return.
Sports
How Super Is the Super League?
New plans are emerging for a European Super League, which would replace the UEFA Champions League and restructure European club soccer.
Sports
Why Tanking for Trevor Isn’t the Answer for the Giants
By Krish Gupta
Though Daniel Jones has had his ups and downs in his first two seasons in the NFL, it isn’t time for the Giants to ignore his talent and tank to select Trevor Lawrence in next year’s draft.
Arts and Entertainment
Cliché in Paris
By Ivy Halpern
Focus Sentence: A critique of the overly cliché show, “Emily in Paris.”
Arts and Entertainment
The Problem With American Animation
By Aaron Visser
Don’t Blame the Studio, Blame the Adults
Sports
Gareth Bale’s Fallout With Zinedine Zidane
Bale’s exclusion from the squad prompted Zidane to loan him to Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming season. Spanish news reports enjoy fabricating the feud between the two, but the more important story is what caused the clash in the first place?
Sports
It’s Time for the Giants to Move on From Daniel Jones
By Ari Gurovich
The New York Giants would be wise to move on from quarterback Daniel Jones in the coming off-season.
Arts and Entertainment
Beabadoobee’s “Fake It Flowers” is the Alt-Rock Album We Needed
By Zifei Zhao
In her newest album, Beabadoobee creates a whole new alt-rock style for herself that shows off her potential as a relatively new artist.
Sports
No Mask, No Seat
By Matt Melucci
As the pandemic progresses, major sports leagues are adjusting their safety policies to keep athletes healthy and reintroduce fans into stadiums.
Sports
Doping Over Quarantine
By Nakib Abedin
Doping is frowned upon and has been banned in almost all sports for decades. However, the recent Covid-19 lockdown made monitoring the use of performance enhancing drugs much more difficult. This raises a question -- did athletes use performance enhancers during quarantine to gain a competitive advantage?
Arts and Entertainment
Ariana Grande Switches To Sultry R&B On “Positions”
By Levi Simon, Lianne Ohayon, Samira Esha
Ariana Grande’s 6th studio album, “Positions,” is a transition from bubblegum pop to sultry R&B, and gives fans a satisfying array of songs despite its downfalls.
Arts and Entertainment
clipping. Is a Deadly Threat on “Visions of Bodies Being Burned”
By Levi Simon
Review of clipping.’s fantastic fourth studio album, “Visions of Bodies Being Burned.”
Sports
The Path to the Dodgers’ Victorious Postseason
The Dodgers had the best record going into the postseason at 43-17, which put them on pace for 116-46 over a regular 162 game season. Despite this impressive mark, the title was all but assured throughout the postseason, especially in such an unpredictable season.
Arts and Entertainment
Raf Simons: Fashion and Creating a Dialogue Between Generations
Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons has revolutionized the industry, combining his knowledge of industrial design with his firm belief in self-expression to revitalize menswear and womenswear alike.