Sports
Junior Varsity Having a Major Season
Despite impediments off the court, the junior varsity Rebels continue to triumph.
Arts and Entertainment
Mahershala Ali Excels as Both Leads in “Swan Song.”
Mahershali Ali shines in an outstanding portrayal of Cameron in Benjamin Cleary’s superbly directed recent film “Swan Song,” which tells the story of a man with a terminal illness faced with an almost impossible decision.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Features
Saving Christmas With Diwali Lights, Jewelry, and Fake Gifts
My first time celebrating Christmas started with a dumpyard.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Arts and Entertainment
A Year in Review: 2022’s Best Albums
By Levi Simon
The parts of 2022 that sucked the least.
Arts and Entertainment
Is the Future of Music in the Hands of Robots?
AI is shaping the future of the music industry, from innovating how music is produced to introducing the public to new genres.
Sports
Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 MLB Lockout
The MLB went into its ninth work stoppage on December 2—the first since 1994.
Arts and Entertainment
The Meme Song Showdown
Four of the most notorious meme songs compete for artistic supremacy.
Sports
College Football Playoffs Recap
Here’s a recap of what went down in the 2021-2022 College Football Playoffs, from Cincinnati vs. Alabama and Michigan vs. Georgia to a rematch of the SEC Championship game.
Spec+
More Arts Electives, Please!
By Logan Bro
Logan Bro is a sixth-grader at New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts (MS 443) and received an honorable mention.I learn science, math, and...
Spec+
A Stitch in Sexism
By Abida Mariam
Abida Mariam is an eighth-grader at MS 101 and was selected as a winner.Dress codes have been part of the education system since the dawn...
Spec+
Me? A...Runner?
Gabriella Ronquillo is an eighth-grader at Manhattan Academy of Technology/Jacob Riis (PS 126) and received an honorable mention.Standing in the freezing cold, the Cross Country...
Spec+
The Concept of Love And Loss
Calliope Sanft is an 8th Grade M.S. 51 William Alexander and received an honorable mention.Robert walked through the door. He was just with his friends...
Spec+
Double Black Diamond
Ivy O-Schneider is an eighth-grader at M.S. 51 and received an honorable mention.Elijah speeds down the mountain, wind rushing by his face. He moves side...
Spec+
Discrimination in America
Bethanie Rosario is a seventh-grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School and received an honorable mention.Everyone has either experienced or seen discrimination during their lifetime. Discrimination...
Spec+
The Unknown Victims of Skyscrapers
Ella Klingensmith is a seventh-grader at M.S 839 and received an honorable mention.One of the thrills of living in a city is walking on the...
Spec+
Career Choices
By Jacob White
Jacob White is a middle schooler at M.S. 51 and received an honorable mention.Joseph White was sitting in his office in Manhattan, New York, thinking...
Spec+
My Mom, My Inspiration!
By Kyle Gopaul
Kyle Gopaul is a seventh-grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School and received an honorable mention.My mom is a loving and generous person. She is also...
Spec+
Destroy the Wetlands and You Destroy Your Home
Marlo Spielman is a seventh-grader at MS839 and received an honorable mention.NYC needs to stop development near the coast of Staten Island to preserve its...
Spec+
How My Dad Found His Own Voice
Sam Blumenfeld is an eighth-grader at MS 51 and was selected as a winner.In New Orleans, Larry Blumenfeld was interviewing jazz musicians about their music...
Spec+
Untitled
Sophia Persaud is a 7th grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School.I am passionate about healthcare in countries other than America. In America, healthcare is very...
Arts and Entertainment
Meet the 2022 SING! Coordinators
By Emma Chio, Madeline Goodwin, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka
Hear from this year’s SING! coordinators to learn more about themselves and their goals and expectations for what’s to come for the highly anticipated annual schoolwide musical production.
Sports
The Fading Line between Politics and Sports
By Krish Gupta
Sports have become increasingly politicized, leading to ramifications on and off the field.
Sports
The Greyducks Just Won’t Slow Down
By Romain Tarayre, Vernon Hughes
The Greyducks are going the distance as they battle through a historically difficult season.
Sports
The Late John Madden’s Legacy
By Yoonah Chang
Remembering John Madden: football coach, broadcaster, teacher, and fan.
Humor
2022: Year of the Finals
Principal Yu drunkenly schedules finals for all of 2022 and pays the price for it the next morning.
Arts and Entertainment
(Almost) 100 Years of Betty White
By Madison Kim
For over seven decades, American treasure Betty White has been able to make a place for herself on television, speaking volumes about her inextricable link to the small-screen medium.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #10: Halal, in a Burger. Why Not?
Placing the full contents of a Gyro on a Burger bun with a side of fries is perhaps a stroke of genius.
Science
The MooLoo: How Potty Trained Cows Save Our Planet
By Jovanna Wu
The MooLoo, a makeshift latrine, is designed to potty train the cows and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions/toxins that pollute our globe.
Opinions
Why Parallel Universes Exist
The idea of parallel universes is genuinely possible and can be explained with three theories, each approaching the subject in its own distinct way.
Opinions
Betty White Sets a Standard
The late actress Betty White’s combined old age and progressive views show that bigoted old people are not “the product of their time,” but rather the product of their chosen biases.
Features
Is Stuyvesant’s Cheating Culture Untreatable?
Stuyvesant students share varying opinions on academic dishonesty and whether it is necessary, harmless, or compromising to academic integrity.
News
Omicron Variant Causes New Schoolwide Policies and Updates
By Fiona Shi, Jina Koh, Lauren Chin, Madison Kim, Olivia Haven
A rise in Omicron cases has led to the implementation of new administrative protocols to ensure the safety of Stuyvesant teachers and students.
News
Stuyvesant Students Organize Citywide Walkout
By Isabella Jia, Momoca Mairaj
Stuyvesant students collaborated to organize a citywide school walkout advocating for the temporary closure of school.
Humor
Five Ways to Destroy Your PE Uniform
By Sara Heller
A list describing five very creative methods you could use to get rid of your old, sweaty gym clothes.
Humor
Key to Finals Success: Work Hard, Pray Harder
By Christian Kim, Raymond Chen
The best ways to rack up as many blessings and miracles as possible before you walk in to take your finals.
Arts and Entertainment
The Emergence of Abstract Art
The history, creation, and evolution of abstract art.
Features
Jumping Into the New Year
Though New Year’s might have looked a little different this year, students share how they made the best of it.
Opinions
Letter to the Editor from the College Office
By
In response to “Mother Knows Best: Parents’ Takes on the College Process” in Volume 112 Issue 8
Science
Is Nanotechnology the Answer?
By Andy Chen
The coronavirus pandemic generates interest in using nanotechnology as a potential antiviral treatment.
Science
Cypherpunks and the Battle For Privacy
A brief history of the cypherpunks and the key role cryptography plays in maintaining our privacy.
Science
Where is Our Department of Science and Technology?
By Gerard Lin
Our country’s scientific advancement has been largely successful using this dispersed approach, but pressing modern issues from antibiotic resistance and the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change can only be effectively addressed by creating a centralized department of science and technology.
Opinions
The Flaws of High School Debate
By Lauren Chin
Modern debate has its fair share of issues, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying.
Science
2021 Science Wrapped
By Karina Gupta
From discoveries to debates, 2021 has been an eventful year in the scientific community; here’s a look into some of the most significant topics.
Features
Cracking the Surface of the Private Bus Service
Stuyvesant students share their thoughts on the private bus service S&J Tour & Bus Inc.
Features
The Omicron Predicament in The School That Never Sleeps
By Theo Sassano
A look into the dilemma between education and health that the Omicron variant has placed upon Stuyvesant students.
Features
Table Tennis and a Road to the Olympics
By Lauren Lee
The newest addition to the girls’ table tennis team, freshman Alyssa Kang, is reaching for the Olympics.
News
Mental Health: One Semester Down, One to Go
By Craig Chen, Ian Kim, Karen Zhang, Mary Lee, Sarah Diaz, Sarah Huynh
Students and staff reflect on the state of mental health at Stuyvesant after nearly a full semester back in school.
News
IO Classroom and PupilPath Gone and Back
By Rebecca Bao
The system unavailability of IO Classroom and PupilPath during the week of January 10 has required alternatives to attendance and grading, affecting both teachers and students as the end of the fall semester draws near.
Arts and Entertainment
In Remembrance of The Boy Who Lived
Aside from the more controversial notes that this special touches upon, the content is a clever mix of behind-the-scenes highlights, anecdotal interviews, and a general camaraderie between the actors.
Humor
MTA Cuts Subway Service as Revenge Against Annoying Stuyvesant Students
By Muhib Muhib
Acting MTA Chairman Janno Lieber received backlash when he announced service cuts due to financial losses, annoying Stuyvesant students, and his lack of a six-figure salary.
Humor
Senior Writes a Totally Not Recycled, Unique “Why College” Essay
By Karen Chen
A senior writes a draft of a “Why College” essay, except it’s not so great.
Humor
Principal Yu: The Man Who Broke My Heart
By Alexander Chu, Aniket Roy, Erica Chen
Principal Yu bans all public displays of affection in Stuyvesant, but what’s the real reason behind this decision?
Humor
Yu Are the Impostor
Mysterious man outside the school premises claims he is the REAL Principal Seung Yu, leading to worries there may be an impostor among us.
Humor
Touching Obituary Mourns the Imminent Death of Ghislaine Maxwell
By Ethan Lam
This tragedy will have been preventable.
News
How are NYC High Schools Faring With the Omicron Variant?
By Ashley Lin, Isabella Jia, Momoca Mairaj, Rebecca Bao
Students outside of Stuyvesant weigh in on how Omicron is being handled in their schools.
Opinions
Beauty Under the Name of Hygiene
By Suyeon Ryu
Women’s hygiene needs aren’t always oriented toward practical cleanliness, but toward following society’s standards of a feminine woman.
Opinions
The Order of Books: The Intentions of Melvil Dewey
By Savidya (Minadee) Kulawansa
Instead of erasing controversial figures from history, we should recognize their accomplishments and build off of their work to fix the problems they created.
Opinions
College and Money: Where does it end?
Colleges should be free to end the continual circle of money that society has created.
Science
A Guide to Keeping Your Resolutions
By Subaah Syed
As we enter 2022, Stuyvesant students would have New Year’s resolutions in mind, and to fulfill these resolutions rather than leave them short, it is important to maintain the motivation and continue the efforts throughout the year, as difficult as it may seem.
Sports
The Goats Primed for Playoffs
By William Tse
After losing in a heartbreaking fashion in 2019 to Brooklyn Technical High School at the city championship and losing the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Goats, Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity table tennis team, are seeking revenge.
Sports
Junior Varsity Having a Major Season
Despite impediments off the court, the junior varsity Rebels continue to triumph.
Arts and Entertainment
Meet the 2022 SING! Coordinators
By Emma Chio, Madeline Goodwin, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka
Hear from this year’s SING! coordinators to learn more about themselves and their goals and expectations for what’s to come for the highly anticipated annual schoolwide musical production.
Sports
The Fading Line between Politics and Sports
By Krish Gupta
Sports have become increasingly politicized, leading to ramifications on and off the field.
Arts and Entertainment
Mahershala Ali Excels as Both Leads in “Swan Song.”
Mahershali Ali shines in an outstanding portrayal of Cameron in Benjamin Cleary’s superbly directed recent film “Swan Song,” which tells the story of a man with a terminal illness faced with an almost impossible decision.
Sports
The Greyducks Just Won’t Slow Down
By Romain Tarayre, Vernon Hughes
The Greyducks are going the distance as they battle through a historically difficult season.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Sports
The Late John Madden’s Legacy
By Yoonah Chang
Remembering John Madden: football coach, broadcaster, teacher, and fan.
Features
Saving Christmas With Diwali Lights, Jewelry, and Fake Gifts
My first time celebrating Christmas started with a dumpyard.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Arts and Entertainment
A Year in Review: 2022’s Best Albums
By Levi Simon
The parts of 2022 that sucked the least.
Arts and Entertainment
Is the Future of Music in the Hands of Robots?
AI is shaping the future of the music industry, from innovating how music is produced to introducing the public to new genres.
Sports
Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 MLB Lockout
The MLB went into its ninth work stoppage on December 2—the first since 1994.
Arts and Entertainment
The Meme Song Showdown
Four of the most notorious meme songs compete for artistic supremacy.
Sports
College Football Playoffs Recap
Here’s a recap of what went down in the 2021-2022 College Football Playoffs, from Cincinnati vs. Alabama and Michigan vs. Georgia to a rematch of the SEC Championship game.
Spec+
More Arts Electives, Please!
By Logan Bro
Logan Bro is a sixth-grader at New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts (MS 443) and received an honorable mention.I learn science, math, and...
Spec+
A Stitch in Sexism
By Abida Mariam
Abida Mariam is an eighth-grader at MS 101 and was selected as a winner.Dress codes have been part of the education system since the dawn...
Spec+
Me? A...Runner?
Gabriella Ronquillo is an eighth-grader at Manhattan Academy of Technology/Jacob Riis (PS 126) and received an honorable mention.Standing in the freezing cold, the Cross Country...
Spec+
The Concept of Love And Loss
Calliope Sanft is an 8th Grade M.S. 51 William Alexander and received an honorable mention.Robert walked through the door. He was just with his friends...
Spec+
Double Black Diamond
Ivy O-Schneider is an eighth-grader at M.S. 51 and received an honorable mention.Elijah speeds down the mountain, wind rushing by his face. He moves side...
Spec+
Discrimination in America
Bethanie Rosario is a seventh-grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School and received an honorable mention.Everyone has either experienced or seen discrimination during their lifetime. Discrimination...
Spec+
The Unknown Victims of Skyscrapers
Ella Klingensmith is a seventh-grader at M.S 839 and received an honorable mention.One of the thrills of living in a city is walking on the...
Spec+
Career Choices
By Jacob White
Jacob White is a middle schooler at M.S. 51 and received an honorable mention.Joseph White was sitting in his office in Manhattan, New York, thinking...
Spec+
My Mom, My Inspiration!
By Kyle Gopaul
Kyle Gopaul is a seventh-grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School and received an honorable mention.My mom is a loving and generous person. She is also...
Humor
2022: Year of the Finals
Principal Yu drunkenly schedules finals for all of 2022 and pays the price for it the next morning.
Spec+
Destroy the Wetlands and You Destroy Your Home
Marlo Spielman is a seventh-grader at MS839 and received an honorable mention.NYC needs to stop development near the coast of Staten Island to preserve its...
Spec+
How My Dad Found His Own Voice
Sam Blumenfeld is an eighth-grader at MS 51 and was selected as a winner.In New Orleans, Larry Blumenfeld was interviewing jazz musicians about their music...
Spec+
Untitled
Sophia Persaud is a 7th grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School.I am passionate about healthcare in countries other than America. In America, healthcare is very...
Spec+
A New Opportunity
Summer-Zaire Bell is an eighth-grader at William Alexander Middle School and received an honorable mention.He walks through the sliding glass doors of John. F Kennedy...
Spec+
Welcome Home
By Elaina Short
Elaina Short is a sixth-grader at M.S. 51 and was selected as a winner.The ocean is gray. Loud. Empty looking. Just like me. How my...
Arts and Entertainment
(Almost) 100 Years of Betty White
By Madison Kim
For over seven decades, American treasure Betty White has been able to make a place for herself on television, speaking volumes about her inextricable link to the small-screen medium.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #10: Halal, in a Burger. Why Not?
Placing the full contents of a Gyro on a Burger bun with a side of fries is perhaps a stroke of genius.
Features
Jumping Into the New Year
Though New Year’s might have looked a little different this year, students share how they made the best of it.
Opinions
Letter to the Editor from the College Office
By
In response to “Mother Knows Best: Parents’ Takes on the College Process” in Volume 112 Issue 8
Science
Is Nanotechnology the Answer?
By Andy Chen
The coronavirus pandemic generates interest in using nanotechnology as a potential antiviral treatment.
Science
The MooLoo: How Potty Trained Cows Save Our Planet
By Jovanna Wu
The MooLoo, a makeshift latrine, is designed to potty train the cows and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions/toxins that pollute our globe.
Opinions
Why Parallel Universes Exist
The idea of parallel universes is genuinely possible and can be explained with three theories, each approaching the subject in its own distinct way.
Science
Cypherpunks and the Battle For Privacy
A brief history of the cypherpunks and the key role cryptography plays in maintaining our privacy.
Science
Where is Our Department of Science and Technology?
By Gerard Lin
Our country’s scientific advancement has been largely successful using this dispersed approach, but pressing modern issues from antibiotic resistance and the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change can only be effectively addressed by creating a centralized department of science and technology.
Opinions
The Flaws of High School Debate
By Lauren Chin
Modern debate has its fair share of issues, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying.
Opinions
Betty White Sets a Standard
The late actress Betty White’s combined old age and progressive views show that bigoted old people are not “the product of their time,” but rather the product of their chosen biases.
Science
2021 Science Wrapped
By Karina Gupta
From discoveries to debates, 2021 has been an eventful year in the scientific community; here’s a look into some of the most significant topics.
Features
Cracking the Surface of the Private Bus Service
Stuyvesant students share their thoughts on the private bus service S&J Tour & Bus Inc.
Features
Is Stuyvesant’s Cheating Culture Untreatable?
Stuyvesant students share varying opinions on academic dishonesty and whether it is necessary, harmless, or compromising to academic integrity.
Features
The Omicron Predicament in The School That Never Sleeps
By Theo Sassano
A look into the dilemma between education and health that the Omicron variant has placed upon Stuyvesant students.
Features
Table Tennis and a Road to the Olympics
By Lauren Lee
The newest addition to the girls’ table tennis team, freshman Alyssa Kang, is reaching for the Olympics.
News
Omicron Variant Causes New Schoolwide Policies and Updates
By Fiona Shi, Jina Koh, Lauren Chin, Madison Kim, Olivia Haven
A rise in Omicron cases has led to the implementation of new administrative protocols to ensure the safety of Stuyvesant teachers and students.
News
Mental Health: One Semester Down, One to Go
By Craig Chen, Ian Kim, Karen Zhang, Mary Lee, Sarah Diaz, Sarah Huynh
Students and staff reflect on the state of mental health at Stuyvesant after nearly a full semester back in school.
News
IO Classroom and PupilPath Gone and Back
By Rebecca Bao
The system unavailability of IO Classroom and PupilPath during the week of January 10 has required alternatives to attendance and grading, affecting both teachers and students as the end of the fall semester draws near.
News
Stuyvesant Students Organize Citywide Walkout
By Isabella Jia, Momoca Mairaj
Stuyvesant students collaborated to organize a citywide school walkout advocating for the temporary closure of school.
Arts and Entertainment
In Remembrance of The Boy Who Lived
Aside from the more controversial notes that this special touches upon, the content is a clever mix of behind-the-scenes highlights, anecdotal interviews, and a general camaraderie between the actors.
Humor
MTA Cuts Subway Service as Revenge Against Annoying Stuyvesant Students
By Muhib Muhib
Acting MTA Chairman Janno Lieber received backlash when he announced service cuts due to financial losses, annoying Stuyvesant students, and his lack of a six-figure salary.
Humor
Five Ways to Destroy Your PE Uniform
By Sara Heller
A list describing five very creative methods you could use to get rid of your old, sweaty gym clothes.
Humor
Senior Writes a Totally Not Recycled, Unique “Why College” Essay
By Karen Chen
A senior writes a draft of a “Why College” essay, except it’s not so great.
Humor
Key to Finals Success: Work Hard, Pray Harder
By Christian Kim, Raymond Chen
The best ways to rack up as many blessings and miracles as possible before you walk in to take your finals.
Humor
Principal Yu: The Man Who Broke My Heart
By Alexander Chu, Aniket Roy, Erica Chen
Principal Yu bans all public displays of affection in Stuyvesant, but what’s the real reason behind this decision?
Humor
Yu Are the Impostor
Mysterious man outside the school premises claims he is the REAL Principal Seung Yu, leading to worries there may be an impostor among us.
Humor
Touching Obituary Mourns the Imminent Death of Ghislaine Maxwell
By Ethan Lam
This tragedy will have been preventable.
Arts and Entertainment
The Emergence of Abstract Art
The history, creation, and evolution of abstract art.
News
How are NYC High Schools Faring With the Omicron Variant?
By Ashley Lin, Isabella Jia, Momoca Mairaj, Rebecca Bao
Students outside of Stuyvesant weigh in on how Omicron is being handled in their schools.
Opinions
Beauty Under the Name of Hygiene
By Suyeon Ryu
Women’s hygiene needs aren’t always oriented toward practical cleanliness, but toward following society’s standards of a feminine woman.
Opinions
The Order of Books: The Intentions of Melvil Dewey
By Savidya (Minadee) Kulawansa
Instead of erasing controversial figures from history, we should recognize their accomplishments and build off of their work to fix the problems they created.
Opinions
College and Money: Where does it end?
Colleges should be free to end the continual circle of money that society has created.
Opinions
Old Plays, Modern Ideas
By Ivy Huang
My gender identity story is not so dissimilar to Shakespeare’s gender-bending plays.
Science
A Guide to Keeping Your Resolutions
By Subaah Syed
As we enter 2022, Stuyvesant students would have New Year’s resolutions in mind, and to fulfill these resolutions rather than leave them short, it is important to maintain the motivation and continue the efforts throughout the year, as difficult as it may seem.