Volume 112 Issue 16
Opinions
A Threat to This Country: The U.S. Supreme Court
By Erica Li
The Supreme Court’s deadly decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has a number of frightening implications for what this country is going to face.
Sports
Bitter Rivalries and Superstar Dominance in the NHL Playoffs
The first round of the NHL Playoffs was among the best in history. The second round is shaping up to be even better, with intense rivalries and superstars highlighting what could be one of the best playoffs in NHL history.
Sports
Chicks With Sticks: How the Stuyvesant Huskies Persevered Through a Post-Pandemic Girls’
By Yaqin Rahman
The Huskies, Stuyvesant’s girls’ lacrosse team, played hard through a uniquely difficult season.
Features
From Stage to Classroom: Victoria Crutchfield
By Ankita Saha, Eliza Oppenheimer
A profile of English teacher Victoria Crutchfield and how her theater background influences her teaching.
News
What are Our Thoughts on the Potential Overturning of Roe v. Wade?
Students consider the ethics of the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and its potential implications.
Sports
Magic Sparks in the NBA Lottery
The future is bright in Orlando after the Magic won the NBA lottery.
Opinions
Tipping: A Problem for Everyone
By Ava Luan
Tipping is hindering both customers and employees. Therefore, it’s time to eliminate the tipping culture in America.
Humor
Four Ways Yu Can Better Stuy!
A reported leaked list of four "improvements" Principal Yu and co. plan on implementing in the upcoming weeks, and a dissection of what each of them means for us.
Science
Alzheimer’s Disease and Flashing Lights
By
In recent years, neuroscientists have found a new way to combat Alzheimer’s through the use of stimulus-based methods.
Opinions
Abortion Rights Are Not Solely an American Issue
The lack of women’s rights and abortion rights in Latin America is not discussed enough and needs to be addressed.
Arts and Entertainment
(Harry’s) Home Is Where The Heart Is
By Madison Kim
On his most self-assured album to date, Harry Styles kicks up his feet, pours himself a glass of wine, and invites listeners to bask in his newfound bubble of intimacy.
Arts and Entertainment
(Harry’s) Home Is Where The Heart Is
By Madison Kim
On his most self-assured album to date, Harry Styles kicks up his feet, pours himself a glass of wine, and invites listeners to bask in his newfound bubble of intimacy.
Sports
One Final Kickoff
Senior and captain of the Stuyvesant boys’ soccer team Matt Melucci recounts his experiences and involvement in the team during the last four years.
Science
Alzheimer’s Disease and Flashing Lights
By James Li
In recent years, neuroscientists have found a new way to combat Alzheimer’s through the use of stimulus-based methods.
Arts and Entertainment
To Be or Not to Be (On Theme)
Ah, the Met Gala, where celebrities come dressed to disappoint.
Arts and Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself on “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”
While it may lack the cohesion of previous albums, “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” may be Kendrick’s most important project yet, created in an effort to pick up the pieces of himself and enter a new stage of his life.
Arts and Entertainment
A Play of Prose and Poetry
James McAvoy excels in a unique adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac that highlights the importance and impact of poetry and words.
Humor
Invasion of the Elementary Schoolers
Stuyvesant students express their concern over sightings of strange small children near the school grounds.
Science
Pulling the Plug
By Subaah Syed
Withdrawing life support from a patient is an ethical concern that should require the perspective of physician and family alike.
Humor
The APs Stand For Academic Purgatory
By Virgenya Zhu
The APs this year are being graded on completely irrelevant factors, and the students aren’t happy.
Humor
Stuyvesant Replaces Core Science Classes with Mandatory Naptime
In order to solve the problem of sleep deprivation, Stuyvesant will replace all core science classes with mandatory naptime.
Humor
New and Improved AP Courses Come To Stuy
By Sara Heller, Adeline Sauberli
New APs are introduced to the curriculum after incoming seniors stage a coup.
Humor
The Dysfunctional MTA Family
By Niamh Werner
Many New Yorkers take public transit to get around the city, but have you ever wondered what these trains would be like in human form?
Opinions
Abortion’s Devastating Economic Effect
The devastating and concrete economic consequences of restrictive abortion laws mean that keeping abortion legal is crucial.
Arts and Entertainment
The Problem with the Met Gala
What’s the deal with the Met Gala, and why should anyone care about it?
News
New Bubble Tea Shop Opens Near Stuyvesant
By Jady Chen, Kara Yip, Ziying Jian
Bubble tea chain Chun Yang Tea opens a new location near Stuyvesant.
Humor
Bridge Board Becomes (Even More) Unhelpful
By Muhib Muhib
Stuyvesant just received a major upgrade to the board by the bridge entrance, or is it a downgrade?
News
Stuyvesant Hosts In-Person Open House
By Madeline Goodwin, Talia Arcasoy, Madison Kim, Elaine Huang
Stuyvesant hosts its first in-person open house for the incoming class of 2026 since before the pandemic.
Features
“Asian American”: The Holes in the Asian Umbrella
By Soobin Choi
Southeast and South Asian students reflect on what the word “Asian” really means to them, as well as on the inclusivity of the term in the broader Stuyvesant curriculum.
Opinions
Reproductive Rights Progressing… Backward
By Erica Li
The leak of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade draft opinion displays the regression of reproductive rights.
Arts and Entertainment
Jack Harlow Made Me Blush, It Was Cool!
Jack Harlow’s sophomore album “Come Home The Kids Miss You” is average but entertaining.
News
StuyPulse Places Third in Robotics World Championship
By Sharon Zhou, Nada Hameed, Dylan Ma, Prapti Biswas
StuyPulse won third place in the Robotics World Championship: Galileo Division.
News
Student Farming through The Environmental Club’s Stewardship Lab
The Stuyvesant Environmental Club returns to farming in the Stewardship Lab at the Battery Urban Farm.
Opinions
The Homelessness Solution Based on Ignorance
By Leora Gallai
Anti-homeless architecture isn’t a solution. It just pushes the problem out of sight.
Arts and Entertainment
Examining the Uncanny Allure of Analog Horror
An analysis of the newly popular analog horror genre and the aspects that make it so uniquely terrifying and captivating.
Science
Human Technological Implants
By Seth Fenton
Medical implants have saved millions of lives and can revolutionize the human condition.
Arts and Entertainment
Sail On, Beach Boys
By Madison Kim
An ode to the legendary Beach Boys, the reigning champions of Californian summers, and one of the most important rock acts today.
Science
Blue Means Flood
By Karina Gupta
Blue lamp posts along the esplanade represent the possible heights of future flooding from the 2050 100- year storm. Here’s a look into flooding, its causes, and possible solutions.
Opinions
Korea’s Abortion Laws Remind Us to Progress, Not Move Backward
By Suyeon Ryu
Korea’s journey to the decriminalization of abortion reminds America to fight for abortion rights.
News
Stuyvesant Environmental Club Hosts Speaker Event with Henk Rogers (’72)
By Mozen Kalefa, Elaine Wong, Rorie Taylor, Aditya Anand
Henk Rogers (’72) spoke to Stuyvesant students on April 28 about his personal life and his work to pass environmental legislation.
News
Introducing the New SU Website
By Ruiwen Tang, Jina Koh, Sarah Huynh
The new today.stuysu.org website aims to enhance convenience for students by storing announcements, events, scheduling information, and the most important links in one space.
Opinions
In Honor of National Clean Air Month
Company initiatives to appear more sustainable often backfire in a variety of ways, but tree-planting may be the worst of them all.
Arts and Entertainment
(Harry’s) Home Is Where The Heart Is
By Madison Kim
On his most self-assured album to date, Harry Styles kicks up his feet, pours himself a glass of wine, and invites listeners to bask in his newfound bubble of intimacy.
Features
Where do Transgender Athletes Compete?
By Suyeon Ryu
The ambiguity of biological distinctions and mental gender perception may complicate the future of transgender athletes.
Arts and Entertainment
Disney Over the Years
A thinkpiece of how Disney and its representation of various cultures and issues have developed.
Arts and Entertainment
Future’s Toxic Return
By Manlio Singh
Future’s new album encapsulates his strengths, despite uneven production.
Science
Alzheimer’s Disease and Flashing Lights
By
In recent years, neuroscientists have found a new way to combat Alzheimer’s through the use of stimulus-based methods.
Arts and Entertainment
Jean-Michel Basquiat: A King’s Journey
Unlike viewing an individual artwork at a museum, the “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” exhibit provides the depth and insight needed to truly know the artist and his perspective.
Science
The James Webb Space Telescope’s Progress
By Ramisa Haque
The James Webb Telescope proves unprecedented in its ability to capture accurate, detailed photographs of astronomical objects as it advances toward beginning its mission.
Sports
Mbappé F.C.
By Frederik Schutz, Sayeb Khan
Mbappé’s new extension contract with PSG will give him unprecedented power to be both the highest paid footballer in the world and a sporting director on the same club.
News
Muslim Students Association Hosts Eid Potluck
The Stuyvesant Muslim Students Association (MSA) hosted an Eid Potluck on May 6 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.
Arts and Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself on “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”
Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself on “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”
Sports
EA Sports: It's Not in the Game
By Krish Gupta
FIFA’s breakup with EA Sports leads fans to speculate who would have been on the covers we’ll never get.
News
Stuyvesant Reflects on the Cancellation of the US History Regents
By Sadat Ahmed, Sarah Diaz, Xueming Li
Students and teachers reflect on the NYSED’s recent decision to cancel the administration of the US History and Government Regents
Features
Students’ Response to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
By Momoca Mairaj, Peter Goswami, Zifei Zhao
Arts and Entertainment
Beautifully Painful: “Happening”
By Roxy Perazzo
In an honest depiction of a young woman’s struggle to get an abortion in a time when it was illegal, the desperation, fear, and isolation she feels are brought front and center.
Sports
The Greyducks are Dashing to the Finish
By Vernon Hughes, Romain Tarayre
Coming off of a strong finish at the Manhattan Borough Championships, the Greyducks are looking forward to the last couple meets of the season and what the future may hold for a new batch of talented underclassmen.
Features
The APplication Dilemma
By Jennifer Alam, Theo Sassano
Stuyvesant students describe their experiences with and thoughts regarding the programming office amid the recent AP course applications.
News
Junior Caucus: Margaret Mikhalevsky and Yashna Patel
By Rebecca Bao, Oliver Hollmann
RECORD: Mikhalevsky and Patel have leadership experience both inside and outside of student government, as Mikhalevsky is the current Sophomore Caucus Co-President while Patel is the Chief of Staff. Outside of caucus, Mikhalevsky is the Vice President of Stuyvesant Spectrum, is on the Student Leadership Team Subcommittee for Inclusivity, and was on the Planning Subcommittee for JProm to gain experience on the logistics of the event. In addition, Patel is the blood drive coordinator for Stuyvesant and works with the New York City Blood Center to advertise and host donation events.
Features
Solving the Gender Disparity for Future Iterations
In the workplace and higher education, there is a large gender disparity in the computer science field, but these imbalances already begin to emerge in early education settings. In a large STEM school like Stuyvesant, writers explore the gender disparity in AP Computer Science and what the school can do to fix it.
Humor
“Dear Incoming Teachers…”
Stuyvesant teachers join the “Dear Incoming…” groups and take over after learning all of the Stuyvesant student secrets.
Humor
New and Improved AP Courses Come To Stuy
By Sara Heller, Adeline Sauberli
New APs are introduced to the curriculum after incoming seniors stage a coup.
Opinions
A Threat to This Country: The U.S. Supreme Court
By Erica Li
The Supreme Court’s deadly decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has a number of frightening implications for what this country is going to face.
Sports
Bitter Rivalries and Superstar Dominance in the NHL Playoffs
The first round of the NHL Playoffs was among the best in history. The second round is shaping up to be even better, with intense rivalries and superstars highlighting what could be one of the best playoffs in NHL history.
Sports
Chicks With Sticks: How the Stuyvesant Huskies Persevered Through a Post-Pandemic Girls’
By Yaqin Rahman
The Huskies, Stuyvesant’s girls’ lacrosse team, played hard through a uniquely difficult season.
Features
From Stage to Classroom: Victoria Crutchfield
By Ankita Saha, Eliza Oppenheimer
A profile of English teacher Victoria Crutchfield and how her theater background influences her teaching.
Humor
The Dysfunctional MTA Family
By Niamh Werner
Many New Yorkers take public transit to get around the city, but have you ever wondered what these trains would be like in human form?
News
What are Our Thoughts on the Potential Overturning of Roe v. Wade?
Students consider the ethics of the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and its potential implications.
Opinions
Abortion’s Devastating Economic Effect
The devastating and concrete economic consequences of restrictive abortion laws mean that keeping abortion legal is crucial.
Sports
Magic Sparks in the NBA Lottery
The future is bright in Orlando after the Magic won the NBA lottery.
Opinions
Tipping: A Problem for Everyone
By Ava Luan
Tipping is hindering both customers and employees. Therefore, it’s time to eliminate the tipping culture in America.
Arts and Entertainment
The Problem with the Met Gala
What’s the deal with the Met Gala, and why should anyone care about it?
News
New Bubble Tea Shop Opens Near Stuyvesant
By Jady Chen, Kara Yip, Ziying Jian
Bubble tea chain Chun Yang Tea opens a new location near Stuyvesant.
Humor
Four Ways Yu Can Better Stuy!
A reported leaked list of four "improvements" Principal Yu and co. plan on implementing in the upcoming weeks, and a dissection of what each of them means for us.
Science
Alzheimer’s Disease and Flashing Lights
By
In recent years, neuroscientists have found a new way to combat Alzheimer’s through the use of stimulus-based methods.
Humor
Bridge Board Becomes (Even More) Unhelpful
By Muhib Muhib
Stuyvesant just received a major upgrade to the board by the bridge entrance, or is it a downgrade?
News
Stuyvesant Hosts In-Person Open House
By Madeline Goodwin, Talia Arcasoy, Madison Kim, Elaine Huang
Stuyvesant hosts its first in-person open house for the incoming class of 2026 since before the pandemic.
Opinions
Abortion Rights Are Not Solely an American Issue
The lack of women’s rights and abortion rights in Latin America is not discussed enough and needs to be addressed.
Arts and Entertainment
(Harry’s) Home Is Where The Heart Is
By Madison Kim
On his most self-assured album to date, Harry Styles kicks up his feet, pours himself a glass of wine, and invites listeners to bask in his newfound bubble of intimacy.
Features
“Asian American”: The Holes in the Asian Umbrella
By Soobin Choi
Southeast and South Asian students reflect on what the word “Asian” really means to them, as well as on the inclusivity of the term in the broader Stuyvesant curriculum.
Arts and Entertainment
(Harry’s) Home Is Where The Heart Is
By Madison Kim
On his most self-assured album to date, Harry Styles kicks up his feet, pours himself a glass of wine, and invites listeners to bask in his newfound bubble of intimacy.
Opinions
Reproductive Rights Progressing… Backward
By Erica Li
The leak of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade draft opinion displays the regression of reproductive rights.
Sports
One Final Kickoff
Senior and captain of the Stuyvesant boys’ soccer team Matt Melucci recounts his experiences and involvement in the team during the last four years.
Arts and Entertainment
Jack Harlow Made Me Blush, It Was Cool!
Jack Harlow’s sophomore album “Come Home The Kids Miss You” is average but entertaining.
Science
Alzheimer’s Disease and Flashing Lights
By James Li
In recent years, neuroscientists have found a new way to combat Alzheimer’s through the use of stimulus-based methods.
Arts and Entertainment
To Be or Not to Be (On Theme)
Ah, the Met Gala, where celebrities come dressed to disappoint.
Arts and Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself on “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”
While it may lack the cohesion of previous albums, “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” may be Kendrick’s most important project yet, created in an effort to pick up the pieces of himself and enter a new stage of his life.
Arts and Entertainment
A Play of Prose and Poetry
James McAvoy excels in a unique adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac that highlights the importance and impact of poetry and words.
News
StuyPulse Places Third in Robotics World Championship
By Sharon Zhou, Nada Hameed, Dylan Ma, Prapti Biswas
StuyPulse won third place in the Robotics World Championship: Galileo Division.
Humor
Invasion of the Elementary Schoolers
Stuyvesant students express their concern over sightings of strange small children near the school grounds.
Science
Pulling the Plug
By Subaah Syed
Withdrawing life support from a patient is an ethical concern that should require the perspective of physician and family alike.
Humor
The APs Stand For Academic Purgatory
By Virgenya Zhu
The APs this year are being graded on completely irrelevant factors, and the students aren’t happy.
News
Student Farming through The Environmental Club’s Stewardship Lab
The Stuyvesant Environmental Club returns to farming in the Stewardship Lab at the Battery Urban Farm.
Opinions
The Homelessness Solution Based on Ignorance
By Leora Gallai
Anti-homeless architecture isn’t a solution. It just pushes the problem out of sight.
Humor
Stuyvesant Replaces Core Science Classes with Mandatory Naptime
In order to solve the problem of sleep deprivation, Stuyvesant will replace all core science classes with mandatory naptime.
News
Junior Prom Under the Night Sky
By Sarah Huynh, Vincent Wang, Jasmine Yuen, Jina Koh
While organizing Junior Prom (JProm), the Junior Caucus faced many challenges, but, overall, it was a memorable event.
Humor
The Mystery of the Time Machine in Stuyvesant’s Basement
What happened to Stuyvesant’s particle accelerator?
Opinions
Korea’s Abortion Laws Remind Us to Progress, Not Move Backward
By Suyeon Ryu
Korea’s journey to the decriminalization of abortion reminds America to fight for abortion rights.
News
Stuyvesant Environmental Club Hosts Speaker Event with Henk Rogers (’72)
By Mozen Kalefa, Elaine Wong, Rorie Taylor, Aditya Anand
Henk Rogers (’72) spoke to Stuyvesant students on April 28 about his personal life and his work to pass environmental legislation.
Arts and Entertainment
Examining the Uncanny Allure of Analog Horror
An analysis of the newly popular analog horror genre and the aspects that make it so uniquely terrifying and captivating.
Science
Human Technological Implants
By Seth Fenton
Medical implants have saved millions of lives and can revolutionize the human condition.
Arts and Entertainment
Sail On, Beach Boys
By Madison Kim
An ode to the legendary Beach Boys, the reigning champions of Californian summers, and one of the most important rock acts today.
News
Introducing the New SU Website
By Ruiwen Tang, Jina Koh, Sarah Huynh
The new today.stuysu.org website aims to enhance convenience for students by storing announcements, events, scheduling information, and the most important links in one space.
Opinions
In Honor of National Clean Air Month
Company initiatives to appear more sustainable often backfire in a variety of ways, but tree-planting may be the worst of them all.
Arts and Entertainment
(Harry’s) Home Is Where The Heart Is
By Madison Kim
On his most self-assured album to date, Harry Styles kicks up his feet, pours himself a glass of wine, and invites listeners to bask in his newfound bubble of intimacy.
Features
Where do Transgender Athletes Compete?
By Suyeon Ryu
The ambiguity of biological distinctions and mental gender perception may complicate the future of transgender athletes.
Arts and Entertainment
Disney Over the Years
A thinkpiece of how Disney and its representation of various cultures and issues have developed.
Science
Blue Means Flood
By Karina Gupta
Blue lamp posts along the esplanade represent the possible heights of future flooding from the 2050 100- year storm. Here’s a look into flooding, its causes, and possible solutions.
Sports
Hitmen Conclude Memorable Playoffs Run
By Khush Wadhwa
Though they were unable to achieve wins against Hunter, Beacon, and Bronx Science, the Hitmen, Stuyvesant’s boys’ tennis team, experienced many close and competitive matches powered by a young core of freshmen and sophomores.
Arts and Entertainment
Future’s Toxic Return
By Manlio Singh
Future’s new album encapsulates his strengths, despite uneven production.
Science
Alzheimer’s Disease and Flashing Lights
By
In recent years, neuroscientists have found a new way to combat Alzheimer’s through the use of stimulus-based methods.
Sports
The Greyducks are Dashing to the Finish
By Vernon Hughes, Romain Tarayre
Coming off of a strong finish at the Manhattan Borough Championships, the Greyducks are looking forward to the last couple meets of the season and what the future may hold for a new batch of talented underclassmen.
Features
The APplication Dilemma
By Jennifer Alam, Theo Sassano
Stuyvesant students describe their experiences with and thoughts regarding the programming office amid the recent AP course applications.
Arts and Entertainment
Jean-Michel Basquiat: A King’s Journey
Unlike viewing an individual artwork at a museum, the “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” exhibit provides the depth and insight needed to truly know the artist and his perspective.
Science
The James Webb Space Telescope’s Progress
By Ramisa Haque
The James Webb Telescope proves unprecedented in its ability to capture accurate, detailed photographs of astronomical objects as it advances toward beginning its mission.
Sports
Mbappé F.C.
By Frederik Schutz, Sayeb Khan
Mbappé’s new extension contract with PSG will give him unprecedented power to be both the highest paid footballer in the world and a sporting director on the same club.
News
Muslim Students Association Hosts Eid Potluck
The Stuyvesant Muslim Students Association (MSA) hosted an Eid Potluck on May 6 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.
Arts and Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself on “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”
Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself on “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”
News
Junior Caucus: Margaret Mikhalevsky and Yashna Patel
By Rebecca Bao, Oliver Hollmann
RECORD: Mikhalevsky and Patel have leadership experience both inside and outside of student government, as Mikhalevsky is the current Sophomore Caucus Co-President while Patel is the Chief of Staff. Outside of caucus, Mikhalevsky is the Vice President of Stuyvesant Spectrum, is on the Student Leadership Team Subcommittee for Inclusivity, and was on the Planning Subcommittee for JProm to gain experience on the logistics of the event. In addition, Patel is the blood drive coordinator for Stuyvesant and works with the New York City Blood Center to advertise and host donation events.
Features
Solving the Gender Disparity for Future Iterations
In the workplace and higher education, there is a large gender disparity in the computer science field, but these imbalances already begin to emerge in early education settings. In a large STEM school like Stuyvesant, writers explore the gender disparity in AP Computer Science and what the school can do to fix it.
Sports
EA Sports: It's Not in the Game
By Krish Gupta
FIFA’s breakup with EA Sports leads fans to speculate who would have been on the covers we’ll never get.
News
Stuyvesant Reflects on the Cancellation of the US History Regents
By Sadat Ahmed, Sarah Diaz, Xueming Li
Students and teachers reflect on the NYSED’s recent decision to cancel the administration of the US History and Government Regents
Features
Students’ Response to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
By Momoca Mairaj, Peter Goswami, Zifei Zhao
