Volume 115 Issue 11

Arts and Entertainment

Cobra Kai Never Dies

The final part of season six, and the final episodes of Cobra Kai ever, were excellent in quality and brought the show to a close in a satisfying and emotional way.

Science

The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?

Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.

Science

The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?

Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.

News

The Price Point

The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.

News

Exploring Futures at the Stuyvesant Career Exploration Fair

The Student Union and Parents’ Association hosted a career exploration fair on January 31, during which professionals from various fields spoke to students about their professions.

Humor

Facebook Conspiracies

Do you know how embarrassing it is to tell your teacher you urgently need the bathroom for explosive diarrhea because one of the top hats was craving a pizza bagel?

Humor

Life of a Second Semester Senior

Now that I’m a second-semester senior, I can finally stop pretending to lock in and adopt the unproductive lifestyle I always wanted to live.

Humor

Reasons Why Gen Alpha Shouldn’t Be Let into Stuyvesant

The hate for this year’s freshmen is getting outta hand, so we gotta direct it onto another generation.

Features

Is Stuyvesant a “Feeder School”?

Stuyvesant High School’s reputation for academic excellence coupled with its outstanding number of acceptances to top institutions often leads to it being called a “feeder school. Let’s explore some of the opinions presented by our student body about this title.

Arts and Entertainment

January in Singles

We listened to a lot of singles this January. Here are some of the highlights.

Arts and Entertainment

Euseuxa, Do You Feel it Too?

EUSEXUA is the climax of FKA Twigs’s artistic evolution, a feat in conceptualization and experimentation.

Arts and Entertainment

Exploring Language and Art in The Writing’s on the Wall

While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.

Arts and Entertainment

Death of the Hollywood Creative

In 2024, spectacle trumps substance. What can the modern director learn from Abbas Kiarostami?

Arts and Entertainment

Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship

The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.

Arts and Entertainment

How Do I Chala-mute Him?

Celebrity heartthrob Timothee Chalamet has undergone an Oscars press run like none other, but will it all be worth it?

Opinions

Looking Back on Lina Khan, 21st Century Trustbuster

Lina Khan is a model civil servant. Her relentless litigation on behalf of consumers as chair of the FTC has had momentous impacts for millions of Americans, but her legacy is unlikely to continue under the Trump administration.

Opinions

Holding History Accountable

In the debate of whether we should dismantle representations of historical

Features

Cram, Snack, Repeat!

What do Stuyvesant students eat in a day, and how does their school-life impact their food intake?

Features

Stuyvesant Students Reflect on Scholastic Arts and Writing Success

With the reveal of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards results, many students found themselves earning creative recognition, earning awards that reflect their passions, ideas, and talent.

Arts and Entertainment

Rivalries, Rants, and Record Wins at the 2024 Grammys

The 2024 Grammys, despite Beyoncé’s overdue AOTY win, highlighted the fan-fueled rivalries and media drama that overshadow real talent.

Arts and Entertainment

Flared Jeans and a Call for Awareness—Super Bowl LIX Halftime

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show entertained an audience of millions and brought attention to the poor political climate of the U.S., even if it wasn’t as “revolutionary” as he painted it to be.

Arts and Entertainment

DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS: Bad Bunny’s Reclamation of Puerto Rico

A review of Bad Bunny’s album DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS focusing on his acknowledgement of the gentrification in Puerto Rico.

Science

How’s That Funny?: The Psychology Behind Laughter

What causes laughter? What are the physical and psychological mechanisms of laughter?

Features

Stuyvesant’s Thoughts on Trump’s Book Bans

Stuyvesant students and teachers express their thoughts on Trump’s book bans.

Arts and Entertainment

Cobra Kai Never Dies

The final part of season six, and the final episodes of Cobra Kai ever, were excellent in quality and brought the show to a close in a satisfying and emotional way.

Sports

Luka’s Leap to LA

The Luka Dončić trade is a defining moment in sports history and will leave lasting impacts on trade culture in the NBA.

Sports

Grace, Grit, and Gold

Meet Shayna Wilson, member of the Stuyvesant girls varsity gymnastics team, the Panthers!

Science

The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?

Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.

Science

The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?

Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.

Science

Could Axolotls be the Key to Anti-Aging Therapies?

Axolotls are able to halt their biological aging process early in life, which can provide us with clues on how to combat age-related conditions in humans. Art Request: An axolotl on a desk with laboratory equipment.

Opinions

Our Undemocratic Democracy

The problems with having a voting system that quiets voices instead of raising them.

Opinions

The Dilemmas of Island Dwellers: A Disadvantageous Commute

The NYC DOE should provide more convenient transportation options for students who live in Staten Island, as it has done for students in other boroughs.

News

The Price Point

The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.

News

Exploring Futures at the Stuyvesant Career Exploration Fair

The Student Union and Parents’ Association hosted a career exploration fair on January 31, during which professionals from various fields spoke to students about their professions.

Humor

Facebook Conspiracies

Do you know how embarrassing it is to tell your teacher you urgently need the bathroom for explosive diarrhea because one of the top hats was craving a pizza bagel?

Humor

Life of a Second Semester Senior

Now that I’m a second-semester senior, I can finally stop pretending to lock in and adopt the unproductive lifestyle I always wanted to live.

Humor

We Need to Fight the Groundhogs

The cries of help from your local diva who just wants to get to the bottom of things, short attention span and all.

Humor

Reasons Why Gen Alpha Shouldn’t Be Let into Stuyvesant

The hate for this year’s freshmen is getting outta hand, so we gotta direct it onto another generation.

Humor

Didn't Wear Your Lab Goggles? You Pay the Price.

The true dangers of not wearing your lab goggles—summoning a Lovecraftian demon.

Opinions

Holding History Accountable

In the debate of whether we should dismantle representations of historical

Features

Is Stuyvesant a “Feeder School”?

Stuyvesant High School’s reputation for academic excellence coupled with its outstanding number of acceptances to top institutions often leads to it being called a “feeder school. Let’s explore some of the opinions presented by our student body about this title.

Features

Cram, Snack, Repeat!

What do Stuyvesant students eat in a day, and how does their school-life impact their food intake?

Features

Stuyvesant Students Reflect on Scholastic Arts and Writing Success

With the reveal of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards results, many students found themselves earning creative recognition, earning awards that reflect their passions, ideas, and talent.

Arts and Entertainment

Rivalries, Rants, and Record Wins at the 2024 Grammys

The 2024 Grammys, despite Beyoncé’s overdue AOTY win, highlighted the fan-fueled rivalries and media drama that overshadow real talent.

Arts and Entertainment

January in Singles

We listened to a lot of singles this January. Here are some of the highlights.

Arts and Entertainment

Flared Jeans and a Call for Awareness—Super Bowl LIX Halftime

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show entertained an audience of millions and brought attention to the poor political climate of the U.S., even if it wasn’t as “revolutionary” as he painted it to be.

Arts and Entertainment

Euseuxa, Do You Feel it Too?

EUSEXUA is the climax of FKA Twigs’s artistic evolution, a feat in conceptualization and experimentation.

Arts and Entertainment

Exploring Language and Art in The Writing’s on the Wall

While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.

Arts and Entertainment

Death of the Hollywood Creative

In 2024, spectacle trumps substance. What can the modern director learn from Abbas Kiarostami?

Arts and Entertainment

Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship

The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.

Arts and Entertainment

DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS: Bad Bunny’s Reclamation of Puerto Rico

A review of Bad Bunny’s album DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS focusing on his acknowledgement of the gentrification in Puerto Rico.

Arts and Entertainment

How Do I Chala-mute Him?

Celebrity heartthrob Timothee Chalamet has undergone an Oscars press run like none other, but will it all be worth it?

Science

How’s That Funny?: The Psychology Behind Laughter

What causes laughter? What are the physical and psychological mechanisms of laughter?

Opinions

Looking Back on Lina Khan, 21st Century Trustbuster

Lina Khan is a model civil servant. Her relentless litigation on behalf of consumers as chair of the FTC has had momentous impacts for millions of Americans, but her legacy is unlikely to continue under the Trump administration.