Volume 112 Issue 15
Features
Stuyvesant’s SATs: Stress or Success?
By Millie Bell
Stuyvesant students’ preparation for their recently-taken SATs, as well as their expectations, conclusions, and advice regarding the test.
News
Counseling Department Hosts Organization Day
By Nada Hameed, Mozen Kalefa, Bill Chan
Stuyvesant’s Counseling Department arranged an Organization Day to help students get a sense of their academic lives.
News
Seniors Macy Jiang and Michelle Liang Win Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Macy Jiang and Michelle Liang win the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Features
Striking the Right Chord
By Olivia Woo
Stuyvesant musicians don’t have it easy. Here’s a look into the burdens and benefits that come with playing an instrument.
Features
What’s the Word on Wordle?
By Arshia Mazumder, Abigail Jin
Wordle players at Stuyvesant reflect upon the game.
Opinions
Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover: Conquestor or Better Leader?
Elon Musk has bought all of Twitter in the name of free speech, and his motives are quite questionable.
Science
Plastic Surgery In the Pandemic
The pandemic has changed the way we view our bodies, whether it be through apps like Tiktok and Instagram, or through comparing ourselves to the unrealistic beauty standards people online. This can have disastrous consequences, something we are already beginning to see in the world of plastic surgery.
Science
What’s Typical?
By Uma Sukhu
This article seeks to challenge the ways we think of psychiatry, disorders, and identity, raising provoking questions about diagnoses and the self.
Opinions
Ban Book Banning
By Ashley Lin
Book bans, which censor topics that should be discussed, push a contorted vision of America on children, ignore issues faced by marginalized groups, and must be resisted.
Opinions
The Discriminatory Bias of Award Shows
The major award shows of the entertainment industry are plagued with racial and gender biases that skew the actors and artists who get nominated and awarded.
Opinions
Sexual Violence at Stuyvesant
By Ivy Huang
The influence of rape culture and systematic failures make it difficult for victims of sexual assault to get justice and come forward.
Opinions
A Bottomless Hole
By Muhib Muhib
As the midterm elections in November look increasingly grim for Democrats, the underlying factors of the midterm elections and what is next for Democrats are analyzed.
Arts and Entertainment
Vulnerability on Display: Snail Mail’s Live Performance in Brooklyn
By Madeline Hutchinson, Adele Bois
Review of Snail Mail on “Valentine” tour at Kings Theatre
Humor
Six Tips to Help You Get Through APs!
By Michelle Huang, Vincent D'Angelo
We bring you top-of-the-line AP exam tips that may or may not result in you needing hospitalization and/or a strong legal defense.
Humor
The SU Follows Up New Voting System With Gerrymandering
By Eshaal Ubaid
Maybe we should stick to low voter turnout…
Arts and Entertainment
Coachella’s Cultural Appropriation Problem
At the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, attendees continued the festival’s trend of cultural appropriation, pointing to larger underlying issues in Pop culture today.
News
Annual Earth Day Fair Returns
By Aditya Anand, Elaine Wong, Matthew Huang, Seth Fenton
The Stuyvesant Environmental Club (SEC) hosted their annual Earth Day Fair this year, both virtually and in-person.
News
Stuyvesant In-Person Spring Choral and Instrumental Concerts Return
By Lauren Chin, Talia Arcasoy, Daniel Chang, David Lin, Craig Chen, Ian Kim
The Stuyvesant Music department hosted three in-person spring concerts after more relaxed COVID-19 regulations.
News
Jady Chen Appointed as Replacement Junior Caucus Co-President
By Prapti Biswas, Rorie Taylor, Elaine Huang, Olivia Haven
Jady Chen was appointed Junior Caucus co-president after former co-president Daniel Jung’s resignation.
News
Stuyvesant Red Cross Hosts 12th Annual Health Fair
By Digit Kim, Sharon Zhou, Vincent Wang, Sarah Diaz
Stuyvesant students join together for the 12th annual Health Fair, returning to an in-person experience hosted by Stuyvesant Red Cross with the aid of various clubs and faculties.
Features
Fear Spreading Throughout NY
As crime increases in the transit city, people are becoming more frightened, and are taking new measures to stay safe.
Science
Transhumanism and the Future of Our Species
By Aareeb Jamil
Transhumanism is the movement that advocates for improving humanity through technology. In this article, I elaborate on its history, proponents, and socio-political implications.
Opinions
The Dark Side of Coachella
Coachella has been in the spotlight for years for its enthusiastic festival, but behind all the glamorous outfits lies the dilemma of fast fashion.
Science
How to Sail the Galaxy
Using light sails, a space travel technology in which sails are pushed by light, researchers predict that humans could reach the nearest star system in just 20 years.
Science
Lasers and Their Future Potential Use
By Seth Fenton
Lasers are a type of device with incredible potential in almost any field.
Opinions
A Bottomless Hole
By Muhib Muhib
As the midterm elections in November look increasingly grim for Democrats, the underlying factors of the midterm elections and what is next for Democrats are analyzed.
Opinions
Where Are Donations Leaking?
By Suyeon Ryu
Non-profit organizations must be strictly regulated so their CEOs cannot exploit their donors.
Opinions
Mr. Peng: The Solo Act
By Maya Nelson, Janna Wang, Lauren Lee, Anisha Singhal, Isabella Jia
The Personal Finance elective taught by Peng has become one of the most sought-after courses at Stuyvesant, leading to students’ desire for an expansion of the course.
Opinions
Teach, Don’t Prep; Learn, Don’t Study
Teaching to the test reduces students’ motivation to learn because it puts the class into the context of the test, and a class curriculum that is not centered around an exam allows for a more rewarding learning experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Could Mozart’s Funniest Opera Tell the Future?
By Zoe Buff
A closer look at Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” perhaps the cleverest comedy of the opera world.
Sports
What’s Exciting About This Year’s NBA Playoffs?
Superteams are not healthy for any sports league, and the NBA seemed to take care of the issue, making this year’s playoffs very exciting.
Sports
LAX to the MAX
By Yashna Patel
Meet Anthony Ragone Moletteri, senior captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
Sports
LAX to the MAX
By Yashna Patel
Meet Anthony Ragone Moletteri, senior captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
Arts and Entertainment
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Finds Meaning in the Multiverse
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” instills fast-paced, cleverly controlled chaos in its plot, but when the wacky fun fades, a portrayal of extraordinary emotional complexity is revealed.
Humor
Stuyvesant: The Cat Cafe
A deluge of cats falling from the sky turns Stuyvesant into a fluffy heaven.
Humor
What Your Mask Reveals About You!
Did you know the type of mask you wear can tell you a lot about your personality?
Sports
JV Baseball: The Peglegs are Shining on the Diamond
By Ty Anant
The JV Peglegs are putting together a behemoth of a season on both sides of the mound.
Sports
EPL: This Is Beyond Complicated
As we approach the end of the 2021-22 Premier League season, there is a tight race for the league title, Champions League berth, and the position above the relegation zone.
Arts and Entertainment
Style Corner: How To Accessorize
Though accessories may seem like an insignificant part of an outfit, they can actually do a lot for your look. Read on to learn about tips and tricks you can use to elevate your outfit with a few small accessories.
Arts and Entertainment
Conceptualizing the Concept Album
A look into what attributes make up a good concept album framed through the reviews of multiple successful concept albums.
Sports
LAX to the MAX
By Yashna Patel
Meet Anthony Ragone Moletteri, senior captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
Arts and Entertainment
Clothes On Our Body
Weatherglow is a collaborative introspective EP, co-curated by two of the most creative artists of the current Noise-pop scene.
Arts and Entertainment
Thriller Korean Dramas That Will Get You Hooked On Hallyu
By Raisa Noha
If you enjoyed Squid Game, you’ll definitely enjoy some of these K-drama thrillers.
News
Clubs Resume Meetings In Person
By Dylan Ma, Jasmine Yuen, Fiona Shi, Evan Lin
The administration recently announced a reintroduction of in-person club meetings with a few new protocols and restrictions to monitor the spread of COVID.
Features
Stuyvesant’s SATs: Stress or Success?
By Millie Bell
Stuyvesant students’ preparation for their recently-taken SATs, as well as their expectations, conclusions, and advice regarding the test.
News
Counseling Department Hosts Organization Day
By Nada Hameed, Mozen Kalefa, Bill Chan
Stuyvesant’s Counseling Department arranged an Organization Day to help students get a sense of their academic lives.
News
Annual Earth Day Fair Returns
By Aditya Anand, Elaine Wong, Matthew Huang, Seth Fenton
The Stuyvesant Environmental Club (SEC) hosted their annual Earth Day Fair this year, both virtually and in-person.
News
Stuyvesant In-Person Spring Choral and Instrumental Concerts Return
By Lauren Chin, Talia Arcasoy, Daniel Chang, David Lin, Craig Chen, Ian Kim
The Stuyvesant Music department hosted three in-person spring concerts after more relaxed COVID-19 regulations.
News
Jady Chen Appointed as Replacement Junior Caucus Co-President
By Prapti Biswas, Rorie Taylor, Elaine Huang, Olivia Haven
Jady Chen was appointed Junior Caucus co-president after former co-president Daniel Jung’s resignation.
News
Stuyvesant Red Cross Hosts 12th Annual Health Fair
By Digit Kim, Sharon Zhou, Vincent Wang, Sarah Diaz
Stuyvesant students join together for the 12th annual Health Fair, returning to an in-person experience hosted by Stuyvesant Red Cross with the aid of various clubs and faculties.
News
Seniors Macy Jiang and Michelle Liang Win Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Macy Jiang and Michelle Liang win the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Features
Striking the Right Chord
By Olivia Woo
Stuyvesant musicians don’t have it easy. Here’s a look into the burdens and benefits that come with playing an instrument.
Features
What’s the Word on Wordle?
By Arshia Mazumder, Abigail Jin
Wordle players at Stuyvesant reflect upon the game.
Features
Fear Spreading Throughout NY
As crime increases in the transit city, people are becoming more frightened, and are taking new measures to stay safe.
Opinions
Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover: Conquestor or Better Leader?
Elon Musk has bought all of Twitter in the name of free speech, and his motives are quite questionable.
Science
Transhumanism and the Future of Our Species
By Aareeb Jamil
Transhumanism is the movement that advocates for improving humanity through technology. In this article, I elaborate on its history, proponents, and socio-political implications.
Science
Plastic Surgery In the Pandemic
The pandemic has changed the way we view our bodies, whether it be through apps like Tiktok and Instagram, or through comparing ourselves to the unrealistic beauty standards people online. This can have disastrous consequences, something we are already beginning to see in the world of plastic surgery.
Opinions
The Dark Side of Coachella
Coachella has been in the spotlight for years for its enthusiastic festival, but behind all the glamorous outfits lies the dilemma of fast fashion.
Science
How to Sail the Galaxy
Using light sails, a space travel technology in which sails are pushed by light, researchers predict that humans could reach the nearest star system in just 20 years.
Science
What’s Typical?
By Uma Sukhu
This article seeks to challenge the ways we think of psychiatry, disorders, and identity, raising provoking questions about diagnoses and the self.
Science
Lasers and Their Future Potential Use
By Seth Fenton
Lasers are a type of device with incredible potential in almost any field.
Opinions
Ban Book Banning
By Ashley Lin
Book bans, which censor topics that should be discussed, push a contorted vision of America on children, ignore issues faced by marginalized groups, and must be resisted.
Opinions
The Discriminatory Bias of Award Shows
The major award shows of the entertainment industry are plagued with racial and gender biases that skew the actors and artists who get nominated and awarded.
Opinions
A Bottomless Hole
By Muhib Muhib
As the midterm elections in November look increasingly grim for Democrats, the underlying factors of the midterm elections and what is next for Democrats are analyzed.
Opinions
Where Are Donations Leaking?
By Suyeon Ryu
Non-profit organizations must be strictly regulated so their CEOs cannot exploit their donors.
Opinions
Sexual Violence at Stuyvesant
By Ivy Huang
The influence of rape culture and systematic failures make it difficult for victims of sexual assault to get justice and come forward.
Opinions
A Bottomless Hole
By Muhib Muhib
As the midterm elections in November look increasingly grim for Democrats, the underlying factors of the midterm elections and what is next for Democrats are analyzed.
Arts and Entertainment
Vulnerability on Display: Snail Mail’s Live Performance in Brooklyn
By Madeline Hutchinson, Adele Bois
Review of Snail Mail on “Valentine” tour at Kings Theatre
Opinions
Mr. Peng: The Solo Act
By Maya Nelson, Janna Wang, Lauren Lee, Anisha Singhal, Isabella Jia
The Personal Finance elective taught by Peng has become one of the most sought-after courses at Stuyvesant, leading to students’ desire for an expansion of the course.
Humor
Six Tips to Help You Get Through APs!
By Michelle Huang, Vincent D'Angelo
We bring you top-of-the-line AP exam tips that may or may not result in you needing hospitalization and/or a strong legal defense.
Humor
Will Talos Strike Back To Take Down Pupilpath’s Crown for the Worst Site?
Will Talos take Pupilpath’s crown for worst tormentor after the Pupilpath crash of 2022?
Humor
Metropolitan Museum of Art v. Stuyvesant: The Ultimate Legal Showdown
The president of the Met is sick of the Met project bringing annoying freshmen into the museum and decides to pay Principal Yu a visit.
Humor
The SU Follows Up New Voting System With Gerrymandering
By Eshaal Ubaid
Maybe we should stick to low voter turnout…
Humor
Stuyvesant: The Cat Cafe
A deluge of cats falling from the sky turns Stuyvesant into a fluffy heaven.
Humor
What Your Mask Reveals About You!
Did you know the type of mask you wear can tell you a lot about your personality?
Arts and Entertainment
Coachella’s Cultural Appropriation Problem
At the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, attendees continued the festival’s trend of cultural appropriation, pointing to larger underlying issues in Pop culture today.
Sports
JV Baseball: The Peglegs are Shining on the Diamond
By Ty Anant
The JV Peglegs are putting together a behemoth of a season on both sides of the mound.
Sports
EPL: This Is Beyond Complicated
As we approach the end of the 2021-22 Premier League season, there is a tight race for the league title, Champions League berth, and the position above the relegation zone.
Arts and Entertainment
Style Corner: How To Accessorize
Though accessories may seem like an insignificant part of an outfit, they can actually do a lot for your look. Read on to learn about tips and tricks you can use to elevate your outfit with a few small accessories.
Arts and Entertainment
Conceptualizing the Concept Album
A look into what attributes make up a good concept album framed through the reviews of multiple successful concept albums.
Opinions
Teach, Don’t Prep; Learn, Don’t Study
Teaching to the test reduces students’ motivation to learn because it puts the class into the context of the test, and a class curriculum that is not centered around an exam allows for a more rewarding learning experience.
Sports
LAX to the MAX
By Yashna Patel
Meet Anthony Ragone Moletteri, senior captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
Arts and Entertainment
Could Mozart’s Funniest Opera Tell the Future?
By Zoe Buff
A closer look at Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” perhaps the cleverest comedy of the opera world.
Arts and Entertainment
Clothes On Our Body
Weatherglow is a collaborative introspective EP, co-curated by two of the most creative artists of the current Noise-pop scene.
Sports
What’s Exciting About This Year’s NBA Playoffs?
Superteams are not healthy for any sports league, and the NBA seemed to take care of the issue, making this year’s playoffs very exciting.
Sports
LAX to the MAX
By Yashna Patel
Meet Anthony Ragone Moletteri, senior captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
Sports
LAX to the MAX
By Yashna Patel
Meet Anthony Ragone Moletteri, senior captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
Arts and Entertainment
Thriller Korean Dramas That Will Get You Hooked On Hallyu
By Raisa Noha
If you enjoyed Squid Game, you’ll definitely enjoy some of these K-drama thrillers.
Sports
The Sixers’ Playoff Rise (And Fall?)
By Roxie Gosfield, Susie McKnight
After success in their first series of the NBA Playoffs, the Sixers must defeat the top seeded Miami Heat without their star player, Joel Embiid.
