Volume 113 Issue 5
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Matthew Huang, Daniel Chang, Xueming Li, Sadat Ahmed
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Matthew Huang, Daniel Chang, Xueming Li, Sadat Ahmed
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Mr. Sandler and Students Attend the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year Event
Robert Sandler and his students attend the Gilder Lehrman 2022 National History Teacher of the Year award ceremony held by the Harvard Club.
Features
Transfer Students: Stuyvesant’s Hidden Student Body
Uncovering the realities of Stuyvesant’s hidden student body.
Opinions
College Board’s Monopoly
The College Board is a corporation with a monopoly on standardized testing and should be viewed as such, rather than a charity or a non-profit providing students with opportunities.
Science
Believe it or not, This Personality Test is Backed by Science
With the presence of personality tests in daily life and even in the workplace, it may be surprising that the Big Five model is yet to catch on.
Science
The Modern Day and Future Benefits Of Gene Editing
By Seth Fenton
Gene editing is now a fundamental and growing part of our medical agricultural industries.
Opinions
Why Single-Sex Schools Shouldn’t Exist
In today’s climate, single-sex schools are obsolete, and co-ed schools should be the only form of education.
Humor
Diary of a Cafeteria Fork
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Humor
The Lost and Found Family
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Humor
The Turkeys Strike Back
A hunter looking for his Thanksgiving turkey finds an unwelcome surprise.
Humor
“F” Stands For “Freshman”!
Students receive their marking period one report cards, only to find something horribly wrong with their grades!
Humor
Principal Yu Times 32
By Niamh Werner
Halloween may be over, but the mystery of Principal Yu has only just begun.
Sports
The Greatest Left-Back of All Time
Paolo Maldini dominated the left flank of the field, and his defensive shielding was vital to his team’s backline, allowing him to establish himself as arguably the greatest left-back of all time.
Sports
The Peglegs: Stuyvesant’s Football Team is on the Rise
Stuyvesant’s varsity football team has significantly improved this past season and is an excellent example of the dedication of Stuyvesant students.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts its First Diwali Celebration
By Aditya Anand, Sarah Huynh, Pulindu Weerasekara, Khush Wadhwa
Stuyvesant’s first Diwali celebration featured authentic South Asian food and had successful turnout.
Features
Teaching Slavery: The Sensitivities of Hard History
By Soobin Choi
Looking at both sides, from student to teacher, of learning the hard history of slavery: to what extent is too much too much?
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Science
How to Survive an Action Movie, and More
By Uma Sukhu
Analyzing movie with accurate calculations
Opinions
The Hidden Beauty Standard for Asian Men
By Duncan Park
We need to realize that no one is perfect, and the thing that makes us all beautiful is our uniqueness, whether that is in appearance or personality.
Opinions
Censorship, Classrooms, and Content Warnings
By Virgenya Zhu
Content warnings are becoming more and more of a standard in society. We must integrate them into books as well.
Opinions
Calling Out the Catcallers
Street harassment affects a substantial percentage of women and is only increasing, yet not enough action is being taken to address the problem.
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Opinions
Install Indoor Biking Racks at Stuyvesant
By Muhib Muhib
Improving bike storage at Stuyvesant would encourage the use of biking to school and reduce congestion and pollution.
Science
How Far Can Daydreaming Go?
By Subaah Syed
Daydreaming is an activity that nearly everyone partakes in, but when it is taken too far as a way to escape reality, it can lead to hurting aspects of our real lives.
Humor
Stuyvesant Mandates Commute by Bicycle for Everyone
By Muhib Muhib
Stuyvesant mandates commutes by biking to school, resulting in a mixed response and the eventual abolition of sleep and time for staff and students.
Arts and Entertainment
The Season of the Sticks
A review of Noah Kahan’s new album, Stick Season, and the Northeastern influence within it.
Sports
It’s Time to Acknowledge the NHL’s Diversity Problem
The NHL released its first ever diversity report, and the findings revealed how little progress has been made and how much work the NHL has ahead of it.
Arts and Entertainment
Almost “Almost Famous,” and Just as Good
By Roxy Perazzo
“It’s all happening” at the new musical adaption of “Almost Famous” on Broadway.
Arts and Entertainment
What Was The Rock Cooking in “Black Adam”
By Munem Tajwar
Black Adam attempts to be the saving grace of DC’s cinematic universe, but falls short of the finish line.
Sports
The Ronaldo Headache
By Sayeb Khan, Frederik Schutz
Recent events have shined a spotlight on Manchester United’s problems with their star, Cristiano Ronaldo, stemming from both professional and personal issues.
Opinions
What to Believe: Shelter-In or Fire “Drill”?
Addressing the importance of communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety protocols and threats to the Stuyvesant body’s safety.
Arts and Entertainment
Meet Us At “Midnights”
By Eleanor Leung, Lianne Ohayon
12:00 a.m. has never been this controversial.
Sports
Lady Lobsters Conclude a Memorable Season
Though the exit in the quarterfinal in an extremely close match was devastating, the deep playoff run from the Lady Lobsters this season has shown all their capabilities as a team.
Sports
Flick Off
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Meet Jacob Guo, senior and Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing co-captain.
Sports
Nine Years for Griner
By Ava Quarles
Brittney Griner’s appeal was denied, upholding her nine-year sentence in a Russian penal colony.
Arts and Entertainment
Goblins, Gardens and Gender
Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.
Arts and Entertainment
Ice, Death, Planets, Denim, Change, and Reptilian Wizards
Despite setbacks in song length and writing quality, King Gizzard manages to offer a delectable, multifaceted musical experience through its three October releases.
Arts and Entertainment
An Era to Stand Alone
The 1975 have returned with one of their best albums yet, as they flaunt great musical growth but also preserve the genre-defying identity that has garnered their dedicated following.
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Matthew Huang, Daniel Chang, Xueming Li, Sadat Ahmed
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Matthew Huang, Daniel Chang, Xueming Li, Sadat Ahmed
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Mr. Sandler and Students Attend the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year Event
Robert Sandler and his students attend the Gilder Lehrman 2022 National History Teacher of the Year award ceremony held by the Harvard Club.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts its First Diwali Celebration
By Aditya Anand, Sarah Huynh, Pulindu Weerasekara, Khush Wadhwa
Stuyvesant’s first Diwali celebration featured authentic South Asian food and had successful turnout.
Features
Transfer Students: Stuyvesant’s Hidden Student Body
Uncovering the realities of Stuyvesant’s hidden student body.
Features
Teaching Slavery: The Sensitivities of Hard History
By Soobin Choi
Looking at both sides, from student to teacher, of learning the hard history of slavery: to what extent is too much too much?
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Science
How to Survive an Action Movie, and More
By Uma Sukhu
Analyzing movie with accurate calculations
Opinions
College Board’s Monopoly
The College Board is a corporation with a monopoly on standardized testing and should be viewed as such, rather than a charity or a non-profit providing students with opportunities.
Opinions
The Hidden Beauty Standard for Asian Men
By Duncan Park
We need to realize that no one is perfect, and the thing that makes us all beautiful is our uniqueness, whether that is in appearance or personality.
Opinions
Censorship, Classrooms, and Content Warnings
By Virgenya Zhu
Content warnings are becoming more and more of a standard in society. We must integrate them into books as well.
Science
Believe it or not, This Personality Test is Backed by Science
With the presence of personality tests in daily life and even in the workplace, it may be surprising that the Big Five model is yet to catch on.
Science
The Modern Day and Future Benefits Of Gene Editing
By Seth Fenton
Gene editing is now a fundamental and growing part of our medical agricultural industries.
Opinions
Calling Out the Catcallers
Street harassment affects a substantial percentage of women and is only increasing, yet not enough action is being taken to address the problem.
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Opinions
Install Indoor Biking Racks at Stuyvesant
By Muhib Muhib
Improving bike storage at Stuyvesant would encourage the use of biking to school and reduce congestion and pollution.
Science
How Far Can Daydreaming Go?
By Subaah Syed
Daydreaming is an activity that nearly everyone partakes in, but when it is taken too far as a way to escape reality, it can lead to hurting aspects of our real lives.
Opinions
Why Single-Sex Schools Shouldn’t Exist
In today’s climate, single-sex schools are obsolete, and co-ed schools should be the only form of education.
Humor
Stuyvesant Mandates Commute by Bicycle for Everyone
By Muhib Muhib
Stuyvesant mandates commutes by biking to school, resulting in a mixed response and the eventual abolition of sleep and time for staff and students.
Humor
Diary of a Cafeteria Fork
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Humor
The Lost and Found Family
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Humor
The Turkeys Strike Back
A hunter looking for his Thanksgiving turkey finds an unwelcome surprise.
Humor
“F” Stands For “Freshman”!
Students receive their marking period one report cards, only to find something horribly wrong with their grades!
Humor
Puppies, Kittens, and Acid Burns
Stuyvesant’s administration has decided to introduce Bring Your Pet to School Day, but they weren’t ready for the mayhem it would create…
Humor
Principal Yu Times 32
By Niamh Werner
Halloween may be over, but the mystery of Principal Yu has only just begun.
Arts and Entertainment
Is Pop Punk Actually Punk?
The history of pop punk and why the word “punk” isn’t an accurate description of the genre.
Sports
The Greatest Left-Back of All Time
Paolo Maldini dominated the left flank of the field, and his defensive shielding was vital to his team’s backline, allowing him to establish himself as arguably the greatest left-back of all time.
Sports
Lady Lobsters Conclude a Memorable Season
Though the exit in the quarterfinal in an extremely close match was devastating, the deep playoff run from the Lady Lobsters this season has shown all their capabilities as a team.
Sports
Flick Off
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Meet Jacob Guo, senior and Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing co-captain.
Sports
The Peglegs: Stuyvesant’s Football Team is on the Rise
Stuyvesant’s varsity football team has significantly improved this past season and is an excellent example of the dedication of Stuyvesant students.
Sports
Nine Years for Griner
By Ava Quarles
Brittney Griner’s appeal was denied, upholding her nine-year sentence in a Russian penal colony.
Sports
Fencing On Point on Quest for a Repeat
By Ty Anant
Clear in their recent games and proven by their record, the Stuyvesant Cobras are a formidable team, and they will do their best to turn that reputation into another banner.
Arts and Entertainment
Goblins, Gardens and Gender
Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.
Arts and Entertainment
Ice, Death, Planets, Denim, Change, and Reptilian Wizards
Despite setbacks in song length and writing quality, King Gizzard manages to offer a delectable, multifaceted musical experience through its three October releases.
Arts and Entertainment
An Era to Stand Alone
The 1975 have returned with one of their best albums yet, as they flaunt great musical growth but also preserve the genre-defying identity that has garnered their dedicated following.
Arts and Entertainment
The Season of the Sticks
A review of Noah Kahan’s new album, Stick Season, and the Northeastern influence within it.
Arts and Entertainment
A Chokey Delight
A review of Stuyvesant Theater Community’s (STC) fall musical Matilda, a revoltingly entertaining take on the Roald Dahl classic.
Sports
It’s Time to Acknowledge the NHL’s Diversity Problem
The NHL released its first ever diversity report, and the findings revealed how little progress has been made and how much work the NHL has ahead of it.
Arts and Entertainment
Almost “Almost Famous,” and Just as Good
By Roxy Perazzo
“It’s all happening” at the new musical adaption of “Almost Famous” on Broadway.
Arts and Entertainment
What Was The Rock Cooking in “Black Adam”
By Munem Tajwar
Black Adam attempts to be the saving grace of DC’s cinematic universe, but falls short of the finish line.
Sports
The Ronaldo Headache
By Sayeb Khan, Frederik Schutz
Recent events have shined a spotlight on Manchester United’s problems with their star, Cristiano Ronaldo, stemming from both professional and personal issues.
Opinions
What to Believe: Shelter-In or Fire “Drill”?
Addressing the importance of communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety protocols and threats to the Stuyvesant body’s safety.
