Volume 112 Issue 1
News
Fall 2021 Reopening Updates
By Isabella Jia, Ziying Jian, Janna Wang
With the 2021-2022 school year approaching, Stuyvesant prepares its reopening on September 13 through various changes and measures to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
News
Students Share Feelings on 2021-2022 School Reopening
Stuyvesant students share their thoughts on the 2021-2022 school reopening after an entire year of remote learning.
News
AP Human Geography No Longer Offered at Stuyvesant
By Nada Hameed, Sakura Yamanaka, Aiden Ackerman, Alice Zhu
AP Human Geography is no longer being offered at Stuyvesant.
Features
2024, Jumping in Headfirst
The class of 2024 give their opinions on going into in-person schooling after a fully online freshman year.
Opinions
The Need for Education on the Dangers of Diet and Muscle Building Supplements
By Maya Dunayer
It is essential that schools modify their curriculum to include lessons on the adverse effects of over-the-counter weight loss and muscle building supplements.
Science
The Psychology of False Confessions
By Olivia Zheng
The psychological manipulation used in interrogation rooms helps bring criminals to justice, but at what cost?
Opinions
Gerrymander Slander
By Ashley Lin
Gerrymandering undermines democratic principles, and action must be taken against it to ensure that American democracy still serves the best interests of its people.
Science
Bring Back the Woolly!
Researchers and entrepreneurs have launched an initiative to revive the woolly mammoth with genetic engineering technology, but should it be done?
Opinions
Vaccines: The Solution for Students?
By
The New York City DOE should place COVID-19 vaccine mandates on students planning to attend public schools due to the Delta variant.
Opinions
Why Social Media Shouldn’t Diagnose You
By Maya Nelson
With the rise of mental health awareness, self-diagnosing has become more frequent as misinformation spreads across social media.
Science
Is Statistical Significance Really Significant?
While statistical significance has long determined the validity of findings, the concept has numerous limitations that have scientists worldwide calling for its abandonment.
Opinions
America’s Duty Toward Vulnerable Afghans
The United States has a duty to quickly and safely relocate as many Afghan civilians, who are in danger under the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan, as possible.
Opinions
“Where Groceries Get Taken for Granted”
By Elio Torres
In the community of Northern Brooklyn, an organic grocery store sits on every corner, but within the Navajo-run county, there are only gas station convenience stores.
Arts and Entertainment
Netflix Finds “Malice at The Palace”
Netflix’s new documentary, “Untold: Malice at The Palace,” revisits one of the NBA’s most infamous moments.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts In-Person Camp Stuy for Freshmen and Sophomores
By Jady Chen, Alice Zhu, Rebecca Bao, Ruiwen Tang
Stuyvesant hosted a delayed in-person Camp Stuy for both freshmen and sophomores, as well as a Camp Stuy for parents of incoming students.
Features
Into the Known: The Summer of 2021
Stuyvesant students relive and reflect on the flurry of activity, change, and excitement that was the summer of 2021.
Science
Perseid Meteor Shower 2021 Brightens The Summer Night Sky
By Hellen Luo
From mid-July to late August, the 2021 Perseid meteor shower put on one of the greatest celestial displays that brightened the summer night sky.
Science
Stuttering Causes Anxiety, Not The Other Way Around
By Andy Chen
Scientists have determined poor neural connections and certain genes to be responsible for stuttering.
Opinions
Cringe Culture Isn’t Funny. It’s Bullying.
Cringe culture is repackaged bullying, with people collectively making fun of individuals for being what is deemed embarrassing or shameful at that point in time.
Science
The Second Stomach for Dessert
Sensory-specific satiety, a behavior that originally developed to regulate humans’ eating habits, is now the driving force behind our second stomach for dessert.
Humor
Top 10 Things NOT to Do as a Freshman
By Aniket Roy
A list of things freshmen should refrain from doing.
Humor
Oh God, Where’s the Exit?
Apparently, 10th graders (and literally everyone else) are just as lost as the freshly graduated sticky iPad kids.
Arts and Entertainment
The Summer in Review: A Selection of Album Appraisals
By Levi Simon
A recap and review of some of the summer’s biggest albums
Sports
How This Volleyball Duo Defends to Contend
By Aidan Look
Meet the newest co-captains of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity volleyball team, seniors Jenny Liu and Leila Ferguson!
Humor
A Love Letter to Stuyvesant High School
By Liesel Wong
A love letter to Stuyvesant High school detailing some of my favorite moments from in-person school.
Humor
Are You Socially Inept?
Social awkwardness is everywhere and affecting everyone: students, teachers, and even news reporters.
Opinions
Dear Incoming Classes of 2024 and 2025… The Editorial Board Has ADVICE
As a freshman or sophomore preparing to enter the classroom as a Stuyvesant student for the first time, you’ve certainly heard advice thrown at you from every direction. Our first piece of advice? Read on!
Arts and Entertainment
An Inconsistent, Telling Look into Kanye’s World
By Shivali Korgaonkar, Levi Simon, Theo Kubovy-Weiss
Kanye West’s “Donda,” one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2021, fails to live up to its expectations.
Features
A Modern Perspective on 9/11
By Kenisha Mahajan, Dexter Wells
Discovery Education's new 9/11 Virtual Field Trip, featuring Stuyvesant students Tamzid Tapan (senior) and Satvik Agnihotri (junior), allows students to gain a better insight into the September attacks and their aftermath.
Features
9/11 Stuyvesant Alumni 20 Years Later
Twenty years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, Stuyvesant alumni take a look back.
Arts and Entertainment
The Gossip Girl 2021: Classy or Corny?
By Anika Amin
Gossip Girl is back, but is it better than ever?
Sports
Game Over for PacMan
By Taee Chi
Considering all that he has already accomplished in boxing, it is time for the great PacMan to retire from the sport.
Sports
Tokyo in Review
By Ava Quarles
The Games ended filled with incredible performances, heartfelt emotions, and unity.
Sports
No Vax, No Season
By Krish Gupta
In light of the COVID pandemic, the PSAL is requiring many athletes to be vaccinated and wear masks during play.
Sports
A Tournament of Excellence
The Euro 2020 consisted of many players who showcased their excellence throughout the tournament.
Arts and Entertainment
Lorde’s Sunny Return
Lorde’s third studio album, “Solar Power,” immerses some in her island paradise, while others are left drifting away.
News
Shivali Korgaonkar and Ryan Lee: Leaders of the 2021-2022 Student Union
By Maggie Sansone, Elaine Huang, Jady Chen
Senior Shivali Korgaonkar and junior Ryan Lee discuss their upcoming plans as the Student Union leaders for the 2021-2022 school year.
News
Fall 2021 Reopening Updates
By Isabella Jia, Ziying Jian, Janna Wang
With the 2021-2022 school year approaching, Stuyvesant prepares its reopening on September 13 through various changes and measures to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts In-Person Camp Stuy for Freshmen and Sophomores
By Jady Chen, Alice Zhu, Rebecca Bao, Ruiwen Tang
Stuyvesant hosted a delayed in-person Camp Stuy for both freshmen and sophomores, as well as a Camp Stuy for parents of incoming students.
News
Students Share Feelings on 2021-2022 School Reopening
Stuyvesant students share their thoughts on the 2021-2022 school reopening after an entire year of remote learning.
News
AP Human Geography No Longer Offered at Stuyvesant
By Nada Hameed, Sakura Yamanaka, Aiden Ackerman, Alice Zhu
AP Human Geography is no longer being offered at Stuyvesant.
Features
Into the Known: The Summer of 2021
Stuyvesant students relive and reflect on the flurry of activity, change, and excitement that was the summer of 2021.
Features
2024, Jumping in Headfirst
The class of 2024 give their opinions on going into in-person schooling after a fully online freshman year.
Science
Perseid Meteor Shower 2021 Brightens The Summer Night Sky
By Hellen Luo
From mid-July to late August, the 2021 Perseid meteor shower put on one of the greatest celestial displays that brightened the summer night sky.
Opinions
The Need for Education on the Dangers of Diet and Muscle Building Supplements
By Maya Dunayer
It is essential that schools modify their curriculum to include lessons on the adverse effects of over-the-counter weight loss and muscle building supplements.
Science
The Psychology of False Confessions
By Olivia Zheng
The psychological manipulation used in interrogation rooms helps bring criminals to justice, but at what cost?
Opinions
Gerrymander Slander
By Ashley Lin
Gerrymandering undermines democratic principles, and action must be taken against it to ensure that American democracy still serves the best interests of its people.
Science
Stuttering Causes Anxiety, Not The Other Way Around
By Andy Chen
Scientists have determined poor neural connections and certain genes to be responsible for stuttering.
Science
Bring Back the Woolly!
Researchers and entrepreneurs have launched an initiative to revive the woolly mammoth with genetic engineering technology, but should it be done?
Opinions
Vaccines: The Solution for Students?
By
The New York City DOE should place COVID-19 vaccine mandates on students planning to attend public schools due to the Delta variant.
Opinions
Why Social Media Shouldn’t Diagnose You
By Maya Nelson
With the rise of mental health awareness, self-diagnosing has become more frequent as misinformation spreads across social media.
Opinions
Cringe Culture Isn’t Funny. It’s Bullying.
Cringe culture is repackaged bullying, with people collectively making fun of individuals for being what is deemed embarrassing or shameful at that point in time.
Science
Is Statistical Significance Really Significant?
While statistical significance has long determined the validity of findings, the concept has numerous limitations that have scientists worldwide calling for its abandonment.
Opinions
America’s Duty Toward Vulnerable Afghans
The United States has a duty to quickly and safely relocate as many Afghan civilians, who are in danger under the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan, as possible.
Opinions
“Where Groceries Get Taken for Granted”
By Elio Torres
In the community of Northern Brooklyn, an organic grocery store sits on every corner, but within the Navajo-run county, there are only gas station convenience stores.
Science
The Second Stomach for Dessert
Sensory-specific satiety, a behavior that originally developed to regulate humans’ eating habits, is now the driving force behind our second stomach for dessert.
Arts and Entertainment
Netflix Finds “Malice at The Palace”
Netflix’s new documentary, “Untold: Malice at The Palace,” revisits one of the NBA’s most infamous moments.
Arts and Entertainment
The Missing Magic in “Reverie”
By Zoe Buff
A review of Ben Platt’s newest album, “Reverie,” and why it falls short of successful.
Humor
Soda and Jeanine Rejoice!
Picking up from our first interaction with Soda and Jeanine, our best friends have a lot more to say about your very arrival!
Humor
Top 10 Things NOT to Do as a Freshman
By Aniket Roy
A list of things freshmen should refrain from doing.
Humor
A Love Letter to Stuyvesant High School
By Liesel Wong
A love letter to Stuyvesant High school detailing some of my favorite moments from in-person school.
Humor
Oh God, Where’s the Exit?
Apparently, 10th graders (and literally everyone else) are just as lost as the freshly graduated sticky iPad kids.
Humor
Are You Socially Inept?
Social awkwardness is everywhere and affecting everyone: students, teachers, and even news reporters.
Arts and Entertainment
The Summer in Review: A Selection of Album Appraisals
By Levi Simon
A recap and review of some of the summer’s biggest albums
Sports
How This Volleyball Duo Defends to Contend
By Aidan Look
Meet the newest co-captains of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity volleyball team, seniors Jenny Liu and Leila Ferguson!
Features
“The Stories that are Important to Remember”: Understanding 9/11 as the Post Generation
By Karen Zhang
Stuyvesant’s current students were all born after the 9/11 attacks. As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, how should students understand the event?
Sports
Sports Analytics: How Athletics and Mathematics Are Merging
By Matt Melucci
The data revolution has swept over the world of sports, and it is time for teams to embrace the change in order to succeed.
Opinions
Dear Incoming Classes of 2024 and 2025… The Editorial Board Has ADVICE
As a freshman or sophomore preparing to enter the classroom as a Stuyvesant student for the first time, you’ve certainly heard advice thrown at you from every direction. Our first piece of advice? Read on!
Features
A Modern Perspective on 9/11
By Kenisha Mahajan, Dexter Wells
Discovery Education's new 9/11 Virtual Field Trip, featuring Stuyvesant students Tamzid Tapan (senior) and Satvik Agnihotri (junior), allows students to gain a better insight into the September attacks and their aftermath.
Features
9/11 Stuyvesant Alumni 20 Years Later
Twenty years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, Stuyvesant alumni take a look back.
Arts and Entertainment
The Gossip Girl 2021: Classy or Corny?
By Anika Amin
Gossip Girl is back, but is it better than ever?
Arts and Entertainment
An Inconsistent, Telling Look into Kanye’s World
By Shivali Korgaonkar, Levi Simon, Theo Kubovy-Weiss
Kanye West’s “Donda,” one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2021, fails to live up to its expectations.
Sports
Game Over for PacMan
By Taee Chi
Considering all that he has already accomplished in boxing, it is time for the great PacMan to retire from the sport.
Sports
Tokyo in Review
By Ava Quarles
The Games ended filled with incredible performances, heartfelt emotions, and unity.
Sports
No Vax, No Season
By Krish Gupta
In light of the COVID pandemic, the PSAL is requiring many athletes to be vaccinated and wear masks during play.
Sports
A Tournament of Excellence
The Euro 2020 consisted of many players who showcased their excellence throughout the tournament.
Arts and Entertainment
Lorde’s Sunny Return
Lorde’s third studio album, “Solar Power,” immerses some in her island paradise, while others are left drifting away.
Arts and Entertainment
The “Before” Trilogy and Love at First Sight
The media often portrays love at first sight with rose colored glasses and sometimes doesn’t depict it like how it is: a normal relationship with complexities of its own.
Sports
Is the Return of Home Field Advantage Important?
Home field advantage is a key factor in sports. As fans return to stadiums, we discuss if home field advantage is important.