Volume 112 Issue 11
News
Student Union Mid-Year Check-In
By Allison Zhao, Aditya Anand, Ziying Jian, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka, Nikki Chen, Christina Wang
Presidents of the Student Union and each respective caucus share their insights on goals they achieved and obstacles they faced in the fall semester as well as hopes they have for the spring semester.
News
Presenting StuySquad 2021-2022
By Ruiwen Tang, Kai Caothien, James Kang
StuySquad 2021-2022 is back this year in a pre recorded and live streamed format with performances from 11 crews.
News
SU Organizes Event with Business Leader Rishad Tobaccowala
By James Lee
The Student Union External Affairs Department organized a talk with entrepreneur Rishad Tobaccowala as part of their Speaker Series Project.
News
Regents Week Canceled and Replaced with In-Person Instruction
By James Kang, Rifath Hossain, James Lee
On the week of 1/24, in lieu of Regents examinations being cancelled and the Department of Education mandating that regular scheduling be held in its place, the Stuyvesant High School administration decided that new projects, assignments, and examinations would not be held unless they were previously scheduled or assigned.
News
Stuy Fusion Team 479 Advances to City Championships
By Rebecca Bao, Jasmine Yuen, Nikki Chen
Stuy Fusion 479, a robotics team that participates in the FIRST Tech Challenge, recently won first place at their qualifier, making them eligible to compete in citywide championships.
Features
Teachers’ Perspective on the Calm After the Omicron Storm
By Judy Chen
Taking a look at teachers’ perspective of the COVID-19 situation at school now, after the Omicron surge.
Features
Cardiac Arrests From the Nether
Some heart-melting lines to pick up your crush (or for yourself, if you’re in the mood for some healthy narcissism).
Features
Not Just a Random Job
Many students don’t have a clear career path mapped out. Working at minimum wage or lower level jobs can provide valuable life experience.
Features
Awaiting the Final Verdict: Spring Semester Schedules
By Sofia Allouche, Nicole Itkin, Dalia Levanon, Isabella Jia
Individual perspectives on the impact of program changes.
Opinions
The Epidemic of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human health, and the normalization of sleep deprivation is the result of a toxic cultural perception on productivity.
Opinions
A Case Study in Attentiveness
By Elicia Chau
I was diagnosed with ADHD over quarantine, and looking back, my late diagnosis has plenty to do with my gender.
Opinions
Describing Light
Meditating for five minutes doesn’t work, so I meditate while eating, walking, and doing dishes.
Opinions
Chopping Away the Tomahawk Chop
By Duncan Park
The American media is a stealthy, powerful tool that shapes the way we perceive race.
Opinions
Spend More for Less
Most people prefer purchasing name brands as opposed to generic store brands, but the differences between the two really only come down to their prices.
Opinions
Too White to Be Chinese, Too Chinese to Be White
By Lauren Lee
How can Chinese Americans learn about their identities from the recent experiences of Chinese Americans who have faced scrutiny from the world for their choices to represent their respective countries?
Science
Limb Regeneration
By Subaah Syed
The differences between the immune responses of a human and salamander determine the limit of their regenerative capabilities.
Opinions
What’s the Equivalent to “Jerking Off?”
By Erica Li
Conversations surrounding female masturbation need to be destigmatized.
Opinions
Making Stuyvesant More Inclusive
The SU has begun pushing for gender neutral bathrooms, but more progress can be made in order to make Stuyvesant a more welcoming environment for gender non-conforming and non-binary students.
Opinions
Obsessed With Money
Money obsessions that stem from childhood have detrimental effects on teens and young adults, who grow up to become more materialistic.
Science
Radiation: Friend from Foe
By Subaah Syed
Radiation therapy is a form of targeted therapy that is still being improved since its initial discovery to effectively treat tumors and limit side effects.
News
Junior Caucus Hosts Virtual Stuy Feud
By Ian Kim, Jasmine Yuen, Fiona Shi, Craig Chen
The Junior Caucus’s new event—Stuyvesant Feud—hosted on January 29, received mixed feedback from its event holders and participants.
News
STC’s “With Their Eyes”: Commemorating 9/11 20 Years Later
By Karen Zhang
To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Stuyvesant Theater Community presented “With Their Eyes,” a monologue-based play, for their 2022 winter drama.
Features
Fleeting Leisure
By Eliza Oppenheimer, Ariana Devito
With little leisure time on their hands, Stuyvesant students weigh in on how they spend it.
Science
Flu Comeback Season
By Andy Chen
Beware, several factors point to a potentially deadlier flu season this winter.
Opinions
Media: So Much, Yet So Little
Misinformation plagues citizens of the globe during the current coverage of the Russo-Ukrainian war, leading to harmful rhetoric being used and repeated.
Science
Why Do We Love Wordle So Much?
Wordle is popular because it provides social connections, gives us a dopamine boost, and is set up to keep us interested.
Opinions
Bopping to the Bells
By Savidya (Minadee) Kulawansa
Overall, our bells have the potential to bring joy to our school community, create memories, and perform their intended purpose better. A plan to switch them to music would be relatively straightforward to implement.
Science
NFTs! What Are They?
By Samin Sarker
Introduction to the mysterious craze over NFTs and how they work
Opinions
Taking STOCK of Insider Trading in Congress
By Ashley Lin
In order to champion transparency and accountability, Congress must ban insider stock trading.
Opinions
More Than a Subreddit
By Aya Alryyes
The members of r/antiwork’s grievances are justified, and the interview debacle should not detract from them.
Opinions
Can You See Me Now?
Facial recognition and the data sets it uses must be regulated by the government so that racial, gender, and class biases do not persist, and so that minorities are not unfairly persecuted.
Science
Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Our Multiverse
By Hellen Luo
There are now various scientific theories that support the presence of a so-called self-contained realm of existence—parallel universe
Science
Making Things Stick
By Karina Gupta
Some things are much easier to remember than others– here is an investigation explaining this and strategies to make things stick.
Science
The Unacknowledgement Of Women In STEM
By Elma Khan
Many historical women in STEM have made groundbreaking discoveries, but have been unacknowledged and people have stolen their credit due to them being women, but it’s time for this issue to come to light and change.
Humor
Secrets of the Writing Center (How to Get Your Piece Edited)
How you can get your essay edited by the Writing Center!
Sports
End of the G.O.A.T. Era
By Efe Kilic
After 22 years, Tom Brady finally hangs up the cleats, putting an end to arguably the greatest career in the history of sports.
Opinions
Looking Into "The Letter"
While many of the criticisms mentioned in “The Letter” were targeted toward individuals, they brought to light the lack of transparency surrounding the role of the SU and its election process, an issue that must be addressed immediately.
Sports
The Spartans’ Resurgence
By Efe Kilic
Despite their current successes, the Spartans had to persevere through a multitude of challenges to come this far.
Sports
A Breakdown of the Mason Greenwood Allegations
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood was arrested on the night of January 30 by the Greater Manchester Police on allegations of physical assault and rape, making a tremendous impact on the sports world.
Arts and Entertainment
Spotify’s Dilemma
The problem comes down to two things: users not having anywhere to go, and Spotify attempting to distance themselves from the misinformation on Rogan’s podcast while actively promoting and profiting from it.
Sports
The Rise of Ja Morant
By Justin Huang
Ja Morant has risen from humble beginnings to a dominant force in the NBA.
Sports
How Can the Lakers Turn Things Around?
The Lakers are truly in a tough situation, with a lackluster .471 record, injury problems, and subpar performances from star players, but fans remain hopeful that Rob Pelinka will come up with a solution soon.
Sports
Late Game Heroics Win Dramatic Game for Runnin’ Rebels
By Ty Anant
The Runnin’ Rebels faced issues, including injuries, poor play, and lack of coordination, in their matinee matchup against the undefeated East Side Community Tigers but managed to pull through with a dramatic second half comeback.
Sports
Sophomore Gymnast Climbs the Rankings
By Yashna Patel
Meet Margaux Scandura, a gymnast who will have you flipping out at the city championships.
Arts and Entertainment
The Twisted Truths in “Euphoria”
Excessive sexualization and glamorous scenes of substance abuse in “Euphoria” miss the mark in portraying adolescence, but its masterfully crafted characterization and cinematography makes the show strangely addictive.
Humor
How to Stop Dozing Off In Class
By Abigail Jin
If you got a pathetically small amount of sleep last night, here are some very helpful tips on how to stay awake in class.
Humor
The Stuyvesant Scandal That Escalated Too Quickly
Stuyvesant High School deals with a scandal that unearths just how they keep their escalators running smoothly—at least, most of the time.
Humor
Valentine’s Day Isn’t Over Yet!
In case you were upset about the onset of Valentine’s Day-themed goodies despite being single, stop it! Be your own partner.
Arts and Entertainment
“All of Us Are Dead” Breathes New Life Into the Zombie Genre
By Nicole Liu
A review of “All of Us Are Dead,” the newest Korean zombie apocalypse show with a unique high school setting and relatable teenage protagonists.
Arts and Entertainment
In Memoriam: Thelonious Monk
By Jaein Ku
Monk transcended his era with his radical ideas, piano style, phrasing, cadences, and chords, and will continue to inspire many more generations of jazz musicians.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #11: The Best Thing You'll Eat (for $10) All Year
Dario Cecchini, “the world’s best butcher,” comes to Brookfield Place armed with a plethora of delicious Italian sandwiches and a variety of interesting sides.
Arts and Entertainment
Britain’s Mysterious Trademan’s Son
By Zoe Buff
Remembering British breakout star Sir Edward Elgar, 88 years after his death.
News
College Board Announces Digitalization of the SAT
The SAT will become digitized in 2024 in addition to a few other changes to the test, including its duration and format of questions.
News
Student Union Mid-Year Check-In
By Allison Zhao, Aditya Anand, Ziying Jian, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka, Nikki Chen, Christina Wang
Presidents of the Student Union and each respective caucus share their insights on goals they achieved and obstacles they faced in the fall semester as well as hopes they have for the spring semester.
News
Junior Caucus Hosts Virtual Stuy Feud
By Ian Kim, Jasmine Yuen, Fiona Shi, Craig Chen
The Junior Caucus’s new event—Stuyvesant Feud—hosted on January 29, received mixed feedback from its event holders and participants.
News
Presenting StuySquad 2021-2022
By Ruiwen Tang, Kai Caothien, James Kang
StuySquad 2021-2022 is back this year in a pre recorded and live streamed format with performances from 11 crews.
News
STC’s “With Their Eyes”: Commemorating 9/11 20 Years Later
By Karen Zhang
To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Stuyvesant Theater Community presented “With Their Eyes,” a monologue-based play, for their 2022 winter drama.
News
SU Organizes Event with Business Leader Rishad Tobaccowala
By James Lee
The Student Union External Affairs Department organized a talk with entrepreneur Rishad Tobaccowala as part of their Speaker Series Project.
News
Regents Week Canceled and Replaced with In-Person Instruction
By James Kang, Rifath Hossain, James Lee
On the week of 1/24, in lieu of Regents examinations being cancelled and the Department of Education mandating that regular scheduling be held in its place, the Stuyvesant High School administration decided that new projects, assignments, and examinations would not be held unless they were previously scheduled or assigned.
News
Stuy Fusion Team 479 Advances to City Championships
By Rebecca Bao, Jasmine Yuen, Nikki Chen
Stuy Fusion 479, a robotics team that participates in the FIRST Tech Challenge, recently won first place at their qualifier, making them eligible to compete in citywide championships.
Features
Teachers’ Perspective on the Calm After the Omicron Storm
By Judy Chen
Taking a look at teachers’ perspective of the COVID-19 situation at school now, after the Omicron surge.
Features
Fleeting Leisure
By Eliza Oppenheimer, Ariana Devito
With little leisure time on their hands, Stuyvesant students weigh in on how they spend it.
Features
Cardiac Arrests From the Nether
Some heart-melting lines to pick up your crush (or for yourself, if you’re in the mood for some healthy narcissism).
Features
Not Just a Random Job
Many students don’t have a clear career path mapped out. Working at minimum wage or lower level jobs can provide valuable life experience.
Features
Awaiting the Final Verdict: Spring Semester Schedules
By Sofia Allouche, Nicole Itkin, Dalia Levanon, Isabella Jia
Individual perspectives on the impact of program changes.
Science
Flu Comeback Season
By Andy Chen
Beware, several factors point to a potentially deadlier flu season this winter.
Opinions
The Epidemic of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human health, and the normalization of sleep deprivation is the result of a toxic cultural perception on productivity.
Opinions
Media: So Much, Yet So Little
Misinformation plagues citizens of the globe during the current coverage of the Russo-Ukrainian war, leading to harmful rhetoric being used and repeated.
Science
Why Do We Love Wordle So Much?
Wordle is popular because it provides social connections, gives us a dopamine boost, and is set up to keep us interested.
Opinions
A Case Study in Attentiveness
By Elicia Chau
I was diagnosed with ADHD over quarantine, and looking back, my late diagnosis has plenty to do with my gender.
Opinions
Describing Light
Meditating for five minutes doesn’t work, so I meditate while eating, walking, and doing dishes.
Opinions
Bopping to the Bells
By Savidya (Minadee) Kulawansa
Overall, our bells have the potential to bring joy to our school community, create memories, and perform their intended purpose better. A plan to switch them to music would be relatively straightforward to implement.
Opinions
Chopping Away the Tomahawk Chop
By Duncan Park
The American media is a stealthy, powerful tool that shapes the way we perceive race.
Opinions
Spend More for Less
Most people prefer purchasing name brands as opposed to generic store brands, but the differences between the two really only come down to their prices.
Science
NFTs! What Are They?
By Samin Sarker
Introduction to the mysterious craze over NFTs and how they work
Opinions
Too White to Be Chinese, Too Chinese to Be White
By Lauren Lee
How can Chinese Americans learn about their identities from the recent experiences of Chinese Americans who have faced scrutiny from the world for their choices to represent their respective countries?
Science
Limb Regeneration
By Subaah Syed
The differences between the immune responses of a human and salamander determine the limit of their regenerative capabilities.
Opinions
Taking STOCK of Insider Trading in Congress
By Ashley Lin
In order to champion transparency and accountability, Congress must ban insider stock trading.
Opinions
More Than a Subreddit
By Aya Alryyes
The members of r/antiwork’s grievances are justified, and the interview debacle should not detract from them.
Opinions
Can You See Me Now?
Facial recognition and the data sets it uses must be regulated by the government so that racial, gender, and class biases do not persist, and so that minorities are not unfairly persecuted.
Science
Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Our Multiverse
By Hellen Luo
There are now various scientific theories that support the presence of a so-called self-contained realm of existence—parallel universe
Science
Making Things Stick
By Karina Gupta
Some things are much easier to remember than others– here is an investigation explaining this and strategies to make things stick.
Opinions
What’s the Equivalent to “Jerking Off?”
By Erica Li
Conversations surrounding female masturbation need to be destigmatized.
Science
The Unacknowledgement Of Women In STEM
By Elma Khan
Many historical women in STEM have made groundbreaking discoveries, but have been unacknowledged and people have stolen their credit due to them being women, but it’s time for this issue to come to light and change.
Opinions
Making Stuyvesant More Inclusive
The SU has begun pushing for gender neutral bathrooms, but more progress can be made in order to make Stuyvesant a more welcoming environment for gender non-conforming and non-binary students.
Opinions
Obsessed With Money
Money obsessions that stem from childhood have detrimental effects on teens and young adults, who grow up to become more materialistic.
Science
Radiation: Friend from Foe
By Subaah Syed
Radiation therapy is a form of targeted therapy that is still being improved since its initial discovery to effectively treat tumors and limit side effects.
Humor
Secrets of the Writing Center (How to Get Your Piece Edited)
How you can get your essay edited by the Writing Center!
Humor
Counselors Resign En Masse
By Muhib Muhib
UFT President Michael Mulgrew forces every Stuyvesant guidance counselor to resign, causing chaos and a student walkout that only led to more unrest.
Humor
Drug Lab Discovered at Stuyvesant High School
By Vincent D'Angelo, Alexander Chu
Drug Lab discovered at Stuy, hijinks ensue from drug usage and lab discovery.
Humor
How to Stop Dozing Off In Class
By Abigail Jin
If you got a pathetically small amount of sleep last night, here are some very helpful tips on how to stay awake in class.
Humor
The Stuyvesant Scandal That Escalated Too Quickly
Stuyvesant High School deals with a scandal that unearths just how they keep their escalators running smoothly—at least, most of the time.
Humor
ARISTA V.S. The Writing Center
By Aniket Roy
The long-time rivalry between ARISTA and the Writing Center has finally resulted in an all-out civil war.
Humor
An Interview with Mark Zuckerberg
By Jai Shah
With Stuyvesant’s increasing reliance on Facebook as their go-to form of social media, one reporter takes a interview with Mark Zuckerberg in an attempt to find out the truth.
Humor
Valentine’s Day Isn’t Over Yet!
In case you were upset about the onset of Valentine’s Day-themed goodies despite being single, stop it! Be your own partner.
Sports
End of the G.O.A.T. Era
By Efe Kilic
After 22 years, Tom Brady finally hangs up the cleats, putting an end to arguably the greatest career in the history of sports.
Opinions
Looking Into "The Letter"
While many of the criticisms mentioned in “The Letter” were targeted toward individuals, they brought to light the lack of transparency surrounding the role of the SU and its election process, an issue that must be addressed immediately.
Sports
The Spartans’ Resurgence
By Efe Kilic
Despite their current successes, the Spartans had to persevere through a multitude of challenges to come this far.
Sports
A Breakdown of the Mason Greenwood Allegations
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood was arrested on the night of January 30 by the Greater Manchester Police on allegations of physical assault and rape, making a tremendous impact on the sports world.
Arts and Entertainment
Spotify’s Dilemma
The problem comes down to two things: users not having anywhere to go, and Spotify attempting to distance themselves from the misinformation on Rogan’s podcast while actively promoting and profiting from it.
Arts and Entertainment
“All of Us Are Dead” Breathes New Life Into the Zombie Genre
By Nicole Liu
A review of “All of Us Are Dead,” the newest Korean zombie apocalypse show with a unique high school setting and relatable teenage protagonists.
Sports
The Rise of Ja Morant
By Justin Huang
Ja Morant has risen from humble beginnings to a dominant force in the NBA.
Sports
How Can the Lakers Turn Things Around?
The Lakers are truly in a tough situation, with a lackluster .471 record, injury problems, and subpar performances from star players, but fans remain hopeful that Rob Pelinka will come up with a solution soon.
Sports
Late Game Heroics Win Dramatic Game for Runnin’ Rebels
By Ty Anant
The Runnin’ Rebels faced issues, including injuries, poor play, and lack of coordination, in their matinee matchup against the undefeated East Side Community Tigers but managed to pull through with a dramatic second half comeback.
Sports
Sophomore Gymnast Climbs the Rankings
By Yashna Patel
Meet Margaux Scandura, a gymnast who will have you flipping out at the city championships.
Arts and Entertainment
In Memoriam: Thelonious Monk
By Jaein Ku
Monk transcended his era with his radical ideas, piano style, phrasing, cadences, and chords, and will continue to inspire many more generations of jazz musicians.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #11: The Best Thing You'll Eat (for $10) All Year
Dario Cecchini, “the world’s best butcher,” comes to Brookfield Place armed with a plethora of delicious Italian sandwiches and a variety of interesting sides.
Arts and Entertainment
The Twisted Truths in “Euphoria”
Excessive sexualization and glamorous scenes of substance abuse in “Euphoria” miss the mark in portraying adolescence, but its masterfully crafted characterization and cinematography makes the show strangely addictive.
Arts and Entertainment
Britain’s Mysterious Trademan’s Son
By Zoe Buff
Remembering British breakout star Sir Edward Elgar, 88 years after his death.
Sports
The Economic Game of the Olympic Games
Underneath the spectacle of the Olympics, there is quite a lot of hidden debt taken on by host countries, which has led many to question why hosting the games remains so enticing.
