Volume 111 Issue 7
Features
The Circus Act: Juggling Extracurriculars
By Lauren Lee, Sabrina Chen, Millie Bell
Juggling extracurriculars can be hard, especially at Stuyvesant. Here, some students reveal how they handle it all.
Features
A Sweet Way to End 2020
By Yasmine Chokrane, Nicholas Martin
An in-depth view of students baking during quarantine.
Features
Virtual STC: Getting the Beat Just Right
By Angela Cai, Shivani Manimaran, Sophia Lin, Christine Lin
A behind-the-scenes look at the Stuyvesant Theater Community’s first virtual show.
Features
Stuy’s Ties With Plushies and More
By Raymond Wu, Christine Chang, Soobin Choi, Isabelle Lam
Amidst the pandemic, Stuyvesant students and faculty look back on the childhood comfort items that have helped them through the stress.
Opinions
Indoors, on the Sidewalk?
In-person dining is becoming more perilous this winter as restaurants and customers are sidelining caution for comfort and convenience.
Science
Robots Replacing Readers
The non-profit Allen’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) publicly released an AI tool for the scientific journal search engine Semantic Scholar.
Science
VA Uses Machine Learning for Suicide Prevention
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs developed a machine learning model to predict veterans’ risks of suicide.
Opinions
Liberals and Leftists Have Similar Goals but Different Plans to Achieve Them
Moderates and progressives both want change; progressives just fail to look at the bigger picture.
Opinions
Math Class, 2015
By Elicia Chau
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”—except this time, it’s for women.
Science
Perseverance: A Glimpse Into the Future
By Henry Cen
NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance will be landing on Mars in less than 100 days. The data that it will provide will be a large step for Mars exploration. However, humanity is still far away from colonization, needing a solution to radiation poisoning.
Opinions
Gatekeeping Games
By Lauren Chin
Despite its issues, pigeonholing the video game community as toxic can actually do more harm than good.
Science
Wiring the Brain: The Science Behind Music “Chills”
Scientists have recently conducted research on the phenomenon called “frisson,” a feeling that results after exposure to particularly rewarding auditory or visual stimuli.
Opinions
The Muslim Future Under Biden
President-elect Joe Biden and his administration may be the Muslim community’s best chance at equality and inclusivity.
News
Ongoing Delay of the SHSAT Elicits Concern
By Katie Ng, Janna Wang, Ezra Lee, Rajhasree Paul, Andy Chen, Joshua Wong
The DOE’s ongoing delay of registration for the SHSAT and a lack of information regarding this year’s high school admissions cycle has elicited varying responses from middle schoolers, parents, prep organizations, and specialized high school administrators.
News
ARISTA Introduces District 1 Pilot Program Initiative
By James Kang, Annette Kim, Rachel Ok
As part of their District 1 Pilot Program, ARISTA has partnered with PS/MS 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt School to tutor eight grade students to prepare for the Living
Features
Home for the Holidays: Teachers’ Plans for the 2020 Holiday Season
By Zifei Zhao, Mahir Hossain, Nicole Itkin, Calista Lee
A look into how Stuyvesant teachers are spending their holidays.
Features
Stuyvesant: Far From Home
By Ariana Devito, Morris Raskin, Isabella Jia, Mahirah Khan
How Stuyvesant students are conducting remote learning outside of NYC.
Features
Seeing the World Through a Different Lens
One billion people worldwide need eyeglasses or contacts. How do Stuyvesant students feel about them?
Features
Cheers (and a Few Tears) to the College Process
By Kaeliana Yu
This article features Early Action and Early Decision college stress-relief and tips, next steps in the college process, and Stuyvesant-exclusive information on its college culture.
Science
Observatory Discovers Water Molecules on the Moon
By Shah Nabil
Through NASA’s SOFIA observatory, scientists have discovered that there are water molecules on the sunny surface of the Moon.
Science
The Curious Incident of the Platypus and Fluorescent Fur
The platypus, known to be an animal oddity, surprises the natural world with a new trait: biofluorescent fur.
Opinions
The Green Report Card
By Elio Torres
Instead, it shows that a building rating program is exactly what the city needs to tip residents that change must also come from within their homes. It lights a fire under those who have grown too comfortable with their energy habits, especially during the pandemic that has ushered us all indoors.
Opinions
#BlackLivesMatter: Globally Interconnected
By Anne Rhee
The recent BLM demonstrations in Brazil against the current administration’s colorblind policies is one of the international branches of the BLM movement that should be widely supported, especially by those living in the U.S.
Humor
Do Colleges Accept Gummy Bears Instead of SAT Scores?
My SAT got canceled three times, so here’s what that feels like.
Sports
The Scoop: Dynamic Between MJ and the Balls
By Taee Chi
With Lamelo Ball headed to Charlotte to play under the ownership of Michael Jordan, Lavar’s previous claims that he could beat Jordan in a one-on-one could spark an interesting dynamic between the father-son duo and Jordan.
Sports
Who Is the NFL’s Best Quarterback: The Best We’ve Ever Seen
Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson are undoubtedly two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but who is better?
Sports
Celebrating Kim Ng, the First Female General Manager in Sports History
A think piece on the significance of Kim Ng’s promotion to General Manager of the Miami Marlins.
Sports
Who Is the NFL’s Best Quarterback: Russ Is Cooking
Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson are undoubtedly two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but who is better?
Sports
Diogo Jota: Portugal’s New Soccer Star
Many pundits have praised his attacking play and believe he is the missing piece of the puzzle that Liverpool needs. How has Jota established such acclaim and completely transformed his game in just a few years?
Sports
Fred Vanvleet: The Player Who Bet on Himself
By Phillip Phan
Fred Vanvleet’s inspiring and unusual journey to the NBA.
Sports
The 2020 NBA Draft: Who Won, and Who Lost?
By Jeremy Lee
An in-depth review of some of the winners and losers of the 2020 NBA Draft.
Arts and Entertainment
The Life and Works of Jan Morris
Honors Jan Morris, an internationally-acclaimed historian and writer who recently passed away.
Arts and Entertainment
Tobi Lou and The Creative Mind
By Fariha Mabud
Nigerian-American singer-rapper Tobi Lou creates an inviting universe filled with all the things he loves.
Arts and Entertainment
“One Day at a Time”: Representation or Ratings?
A thinkpiece on the impact of the hit show “One Day at a Time” and an examination of larger problems in the media industry.
Arts and Entertainment
22 Years Later, Are They Still Zany to the Max?
By Morris Raskin, Asa Muhammad
While the “Animaniacs” reboot manages to create a series that builds on the comic stylings of the original, it is bogged down by outdated references and overstated self-deprecation.
Arts and Entertainment
Band Beat: “Trouble's Coming” From Royal Blood
The best Non-Metal Metal Band is back with a slick and danceable tune keeping guitar-driven music relevant in a world where the game's much different.
Sports
“We Are the Champions”: A Refreshingly New Category for Sports Television
By Krish Gupta
Netflix’s new miniseries “We Are the Champions” offers viewers a chance to see oddball competitions around the world, with Rainn Wilson’s narration and spectacular photography and effects throughout.
News
Ongoing Delay of the SHSAT Elicits Concern
By Katie Ng, Janna Wang, Ezra Lee, Rajhasree Paul, Andy Chen, Joshua Wong
The DOE’s ongoing delay of registration for the SHSAT and a lack of information regarding this year’s high school admissions cycle has elicited varying responses from middle schoolers, parents, prep organizations, and specialized high school administrators.
News
ARISTA Introduces District 1 Pilot Program Initiative
By James Kang, Annette Kim, Rachel Ok
As part of their District 1 Pilot Program, ARISTA has partnered with PS/MS 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt School to tutor eight grade students to prepare for the Living
Features
The Circus Act: Juggling Extracurriculars
By Lauren Lee, Sabrina Chen, Millie Bell
Juggling extracurriculars can be hard, especially at Stuyvesant. Here, some students reveal how they handle it all.
Features
A Sweet Way to End 2020
By Yasmine Chokrane, Nicholas Martin
An in-depth view of students baking during quarantine.
Features
Home for the Holidays: Teachers’ Plans for the 2020 Holiday Season
By Zifei Zhao, Mahir Hossain, Nicole Itkin, Calista Lee
A look into how Stuyvesant teachers are spending their holidays.
Features
Stuyvesant: Far From Home
By Ariana Devito, Morris Raskin, Isabella Jia, Mahirah Khan
How Stuyvesant students are conducting remote learning outside of NYC.
Features
Virtual STC: Getting the Beat Just Right
By Angela Cai, Shivani Manimaran, Sophia Lin, Christine Lin
A behind-the-scenes look at the Stuyvesant Theater Community’s first virtual show.
Features
Stuy’s Ties With Plushies and More
By Raymond Wu, Christine Chang, Soobin Choi, Isabelle Lam
Amidst the pandemic, Stuyvesant students and faculty look back on the childhood comfort items that have helped them through the stress.
Features
Seeing the World Through a Different Lens
One billion people worldwide need eyeglasses or contacts. How do Stuyvesant students feel about them?
Features
Cheers (and a Few Tears) to the College Process
By Kaeliana Yu
This article features Early Action and Early Decision college stress-relief and tips, next steps in the college process, and Stuyvesant-exclusive information on its college culture.
Science
Observatory Discovers Water Molecules on the Moon
By Shah Nabil
Through NASA’s SOFIA observatory, scientists have discovered that there are water molecules on the sunny surface of the Moon.
Opinions
Indoors, on the Sidewalk?
In-person dining is becoming more perilous this winter as restaurants and customers are sidelining caution for comfort and convenience.
Science
Robots Replacing Readers
The non-profit Allen’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) publicly released an AI tool for the scientific journal search engine Semantic Scholar.
Science
The Curious Incident of the Platypus and Fluorescent Fur
The platypus, known to be an animal oddity, surprises the natural world with a new trait: biofluorescent fur.
Science
VA Uses Machine Learning for Suicide Prevention
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs developed a machine learning model to predict veterans’ risks of suicide.
Opinions
Liberals and Leftists Have Similar Goals but Different Plans to Achieve Them
Moderates and progressives both want change; progressives just fail to look at the bigger picture.
Opinions
Math Class, 2015
By Elicia Chau
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”—except this time, it’s for women.
Science
Perseverance: A Glimpse Into the Future
By Henry Cen
NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance will be landing on Mars in less than 100 days. The data that it will provide will be a large step for Mars exploration. However, humanity is still far away from colonization, needing a solution to radiation poisoning.
Opinions
The Green Report Card
By Elio Torres
Instead, it shows that a building rating program is exactly what the city needs to tip residents that change must also come from within their homes. It lights a fire under those who have grown too comfortable with their energy habits, especially during the pandemic that has ushered us all indoors.
Opinions
#BlackLivesMatter: Globally Interconnected
By Anne Rhee
The recent BLM demonstrations in Brazil against the current administration’s colorblind policies is one of the international branches of the BLM movement that should be widely supported, especially by those living in the U.S.
Opinions
Gatekeeping Games
By Lauren Chin
Despite its issues, pigeonholing the video game community as toxic can actually do more harm than good.
Science
Wiring the Brain: The Science Behind Music “Chills”
Scientists have recently conducted research on the phenomenon called “frisson,” a feeling that results after exposure to particularly rewarding auditory or visual stimuli.
Opinions
The Muslim Future Under Biden
President-elect Joe Biden and his administration may be the Muslim community’s best chance at equality and inclusivity.
Humor
Newly Announced Curriculum for (Virtual) P.E.
Some new improvements have been introduced for virtual physical education.
Humor
Do Colleges Accept Gummy Bears Instead of SAT Scores?
My SAT got canceled three times, so here’s what that feels like.
Sports
The Life of a Legend: The One and Only Maradona
By Susie McKnight, Roxie Gosfield
From his first professional appearance in 1976 to his retirement in 1997, Maradona forever changed the game of soccer and will continue to live on in spirit.
Arts and Entertainment
“One Day at a Time”: Representation or Ratings?
A thinkpiece on the impact of the hit show “One Day at a Time” and an examination of larger problems in the media industry.
Sports
The Scoop: Dynamic Between MJ and the Balls
By Taee Chi
With Lamelo Ball headed to Charlotte to play under the ownership of Michael Jordan, Lavar’s previous claims that he could beat Jordan in a one-on-one could spark an interesting dynamic between the father-son duo and Jordan.
Sports
Who Is the NFL’s Best Quarterback: The Best We’ve Ever Seen
Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson are undoubtedly two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but who is better?
Sports
Celebrating Kim Ng, the First Female General Manager in Sports History
A think piece on the significance of Kim Ng’s promotion to General Manager of the Miami Marlins.
Sports
Who Is the NFL’s Best Quarterback: Russ Is Cooking
Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson are undoubtedly two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but who is better?
Arts and Entertainment
22 Years Later, Are They Still Zany to the Max?
By Morris Raskin, Asa Muhammad
While the “Animaniacs” reboot manages to create a series that builds on the comic stylings of the original, it is bogged down by outdated references and overstated self-deprecation.
Arts and Entertainment
Band Beat: “Trouble's Coming” From Royal Blood
The best Non-Metal Metal Band is back with a slick and danceable tune keeping guitar-driven music relevant in a world where the game's much different.
Sports
Diogo Jota: Portugal’s New Soccer Star
Many pundits have praised his attacking play and believe he is the missing piece of the puzzle that Liverpool needs. How has Jota established such acclaim and completely transformed his game in just a few years?
Sports
Fred Vanvleet: The Player Who Bet on Himself
By Phillip Phan
Fred Vanvleet’s inspiring and unusual journey to the NBA.
Sports
“We Are the Champions”: A Refreshingly New Category for Sports Television
By Krish Gupta
Netflix’s new miniseries “We Are the Champions” offers viewers a chance to see oddball competitions around the world, with Rainn Wilson’s narration and spectacular photography and effects throughout.
Sports
USA Swimming Splashes in With 2020 U.S. Open
By Leah D'Silva
American swimming successfully returned during COVID-19 with top swimmers competing at the 2020 U.S. Open, a meet vastly different from any other.
Sports
The 2020 NBA Draft: Who Won, and Who Lost?
By Jeremy Lee
An in-depth review of some of the winners and losers of the 2020 NBA Draft.
Arts and Entertainment
On Obama’s “A Promised Land”
Obama’s memoir takes a deep dive into his first presidential term.