News
Sophomore Nigel Chen Wins Awards at 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
By Kasper Pedersen, Ken Wakida
Sophomore Nigel Chen won top awards at the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva for his work on increasing Ganodermic Acid A (a compound with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects) production and helping post-operative breast cancer recovery
Opinions
Neoliberalism is Ruining Queens
By Lukas Varana
Large Private Investments are bleaching what made Queens so vibrant.
Opinions
Why We Ignore Ongoing Genocide in Sudan
Western indifference towards the suffering of the Sudanese people needs to end now.
News
Artemis II: The Return to the Moon
This article explores how the historical failures of missions like Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and the Columbia disaster directly contributed to the success of the Artemis II Mission. Art/Photo Request: Artemis II Orion capsule ascending into the star lit blackness of space. In the exhaust clouds beneath the rocket, show faint silhouettes of past astronauts from Apollo 1, Apollo 13 and Columbia mission.
Science
Nighttime: How the Glymphatic System Washes the Brain During Sleep
By John Nan
The glymphatic system acts as the central nervous system’s natural cleanup crew mechanism, where it uses cerebrospinal fluid to flush out toxic byproducts during deep sleep, thereby preventing short-term cognitive harmful effects and decreasing the risk of long-term neurodegenerative diseases.
Humor
New AP Classes Officially Unveiled
By Faiza Rumman, Justin Chen, Sara Bhuiyan 2
New AP courses have arrived at Stuy, but are they any good?
Science
How Implicit Bias Works, According to Neuroscience
Neuroscience has deepened our understanding of what implicit bias is and how it works, informing our ability to combat it and better work toward equity.
Science
How “Clean Your Plate” Causes Picky Eating
Research suggests that pressuring children to eat beyond fullness can negatively affect their relationship with food and contribute to unhealthy eating habits later in life.
Sports
Peglegs RB/LB Aiden Bailey Commits to Play College Football at D2 Monroe, Highlighting Program’s Growing Recruiting Focus
Aiden Bailey’s commitment to Monroe marks both a personal milestone and a turning point for Stuyvesant football.
Sports
The Extra Cost Beyond the Tickets
As the World Cup approaches, hundreds of thousands of fans are attempting to figure out an additional cost to the games: transportation.
Sports
2026 World Cup Preview
By Logan Brown
A preview of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is coming to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Arts and Entertainment
GameOVerse: A Pilot That Redefines Indie Animation
GameOVerse’s pilot proves to be an exemplary model of indie animation, from its ambitious animation to innovative story and worldbuilding. While it isn’t a perfect pilot, it has a lot of potential if it gets greenlit for a full series.
Arts and Entertainment
Impressions on Impressionism
By Maggie Miao
Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.
Arts and Entertainment
Lord of the Flies (2026): A Look into Human Nature
By Molly Gupta
Netflix’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies features stunning visuals and strong acting to create an immersive and compelling series, though it is held back by uneven tttttrrryrrtretrrrrrpacing.
Arts and Entertainment
The Mei Lanfang Connection
The Mei Lanfang exhibit showcases the Chinese-American cultural connections of Peking opera.
Science
The Fallout We Never Escaped
The consequences of nuclear weapons are not only tied to their immediate destruction and impacts. They aren’t just concepts of the past; they continue to impact us even today, and highlight a disturbing truth of our society.
Humor
What School Do Your Habits Say You Belong In?
By Eva Kastoun
Discover where your academic burnout would be most at home
Science
The Hantavirus Panic Spreads Faster Than the Virus
As the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius jumpstarted online speculation and theories, the reality of hantavirus is less terrifying: it’s not likely to become a pandemic or even cause a global outbreak.
Science
Natural Gas and the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
A description of the role of natural gas in the economic and scientific worlds and the challenges the world is facing due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Sports
Running the Rebels: Junjie Huang
Through his discipline and composed mentality, sophomore Junjie Huang has emerged as a leader of the Runnin’ Rebels.
Sports
Behind the Plate with Ramona Weinstein
Stuyvesant’s varsity softball catcher Ramona Weinstein reflects on teamwork, growth, and the mental side of softball while sharing what makes the Renegades feel like a family.
Sports
This Game is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S
A look into how the Savannah Bananas are redefining baseball, one backflip at a time.
Sports
Sid Shirke—He’s a Runner He’s a Trackstar
Meet sophomore Sid Shirke, who runs the 400-meter and 200-meter events for the Stuyvesant Track and Field team.
Features
Reading Between the Lines: Stuzin’s New Media Literacy Class
By Alice Frank, Isla Broadbent, Virginia Becker
Stuzin’s new Media Literacy elective is an exciting English elective that is imperative in navigating the growing media landscape of memes, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic filters.
Arts and Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo New Album: Will it live up to the hype?
Olivia Rodrigo is exploring new territory with her third studio release, and continuing to navigate the music industry.
Features
“Back in My Day, We Took More Than a Train to School”
By Iman Nawaz, Kristina Lantushko, Sonam Kanaujia
A deep-dive into the experiences of students commuting to Stuyvesant.
Features
Where in the School is Geography?
Schools’ lack of priority in subjects like geography has contributed to gaps in knowledge among future generations of students.
Features
Students Open Up About the “Tiger Parent” Stereotype
How effective is “tiger parenting?” Stuyvesant students express their thoughts regarding an infamous parenting style, tiger parenting, an authoritative approach that emphasizes the importance of high academic performance and obedience.
Humor
Dear Future Self…
By Fiona Chen 2
An apology letter to my future self, listing experiencing minor inconveniences as a result of past actions.
Opinions
Hudson Valley On a Mood Board: The Rise of Upstate Pieds-À-Terre
People in the Hudson Valley region have faced housing crises, as well as increased prices for goods as a result of an influx of wealthy New York City residents, highlighting the need for Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax to extend statewide.
Arts and Entertainment
One of a Hundred Kills: The Punisher: One Last Kill
By Sally Zeng
The Punisher: One Last Kill was a perfect continuation of Frank Castle’s story, with its new addition of character development, violence, and emotional impact.
Features
More Than Just a Prom Invite: Promposal Culture at Stuyvesant
By Emma Lin, Florence Wu, Isha Rashid
Promposals are one of the most exciting high school traditions, turning an otherwise ordinary invitation to prom into an extraordinary and memorable experience. What is promposal culture like at Stuyvesant?
Features
Sharing Stories: Farewell to Ms. Fletcher
By Alice Frank
Ms. Fletcher reflects on her time at Stuy, what makes it so special, and what she plans to do in retirement.
Humor
My Fox Ate My AP Exam
By Manya Gautam
The College Board has decided to introduce a new section to the AP Zoology exam. What could go wrong?
Opinions
The Atrophy of Activism: Capitalism Works—Their Activism Doesn’t
Sarah Paulson’s outfit in the 2026 Met Gala exposes how modern activism has decayed into nothing more than a symbolic performance.
News
Introducing ARISTA’s 2026-2027 Executive Council
By Nathaniel Lasher, Sophie Yeh
The new 2026-2027 ARISTA Executive Council board–Aidan Zeleniy, Emma Musyuk, Eric Lam, Mekot Sarder, and Krish Kalantry–discusses their hopes and ambitions for the next school year.
Humor
Tesla Cybertruck Officially Announces Bid for 2028 Presidential Election
The Tesla Cybertruck has announced its campaign for the 2028 presidential election as the Whig candidate, nominating famous actor Ryan Gosling as VP.
Humor
BREAKING NEWS: Stuyvesant H.S. AP Bio Students Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak
AP Bio students catch the hantavirus.
News
Sophomore Nigel Chen Wins Awards at 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
By Kasper Pedersen, Ken Wakida
Sophomore Nigel Chen won top awards at the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva for his work on increasing Ganodermic Acid A (a compound with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects) production and helping post-operative breast cancer recovery
Opinions
Neoliberalism is Ruining Queens
By Lukas Varana
Large Private Investments are bleaching what made Queens so vibrant.
Opinions
Why We Ignore Ongoing Genocide in Sudan
Western indifference towards the suffering of the Sudanese people needs to end now.
Science
The Fallout We Never Escaped
The consequences of nuclear weapons are not only tied to their immediate destruction and impacts. They aren’t just concepts of the past; they continue to impact us even today, and highlight a disturbing truth of our society.
Humor
What School Do Your Habits Say You Belong In?
By Eva Kastoun
Discover where your academic burnout would be most at home
News
Artemis II: The Return to the Moon
This article explores how the historical failures of missions like Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and the Columbia disaster directly contributed to the success of the Artemis II Mission. Art/Photo Request: Artemis II Orion capsule ascending into the star lit blackness of space. In the exhaust clouds beneath the rocket, show faint silhouettes of past astronauts from Apollo 1, Apollo 13 and Columbia mission.
Science
Nighttime: How the Glymphatic System Washes the Brain During Sleep
By John Nan
The glymphatic system acts as the central nervous system’s natural cleanup crew mechanism, where it uses cerebrospinal fluid to flush out toxic byproducts during deep sleep, thereby preventing short-term cognitive harmful effects and decreasing the risk of long-term neurodegenerative diseases.
Humor
New AP Classes Officially Unveiled
By Faiza Rumman, Justin Chen, Sara Bhuiyan 2
New AP courses have arrived at Stuy, but are they any good?
Science
The Hantavirus Panic Spreads Faster Than the Virus
As the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius jumpstarted online speculation and theories, the reality of hantavirus is less terrifying: it’s not likely to become a pandemic or even cause a global outbreak.
Science
How Implicit Bias Works, According to Neuroscience
Neuroscience has deepened our understanding of what implicit bias is and how it works, informing our ability to combat it and better work toward equity.
Science
Natural Gas and the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
A description of the role of natural gas in the economic and scientific worlds and the challenges the world is facing due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Science
How “Clean Your Plate” Causes Picky Eating
Research suggests that pressuring children to eat beyond fullness can negatively affect their relationship with food and contribute to unhealthy eating habits later in life.
Sports
Peglegs RB/LB Aiden Bailey Commits to Play College Football at D2 Monroe, Highlighting Program’s Growing Recruiting Focus
Aiden Bailey’s commitment to Monroe marks both a personal milestone and a turning point for Stuyvesant football.
Sports
Running the Rebels: Junjie Huang
Through his discipline and composed mentality, sophomore Junjie Huang has emerged as a leader of the Runnin’ Rebels.
Sports
Behind the Plate with Ramona Weinstein
Stuyvesant’s varsity softball catcher Ramona Weinstein reflects on teamwork, growth, and the mental side of softball while sharing what makes the Renegades feel like a family.
Sports
This Game is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S
A look into how the Savannah Bananas are redefining baseball, one backflip at a time.
Sports
Sid Shirke—He’s a Runner He’s a Trackstar
Meet sophomore Sid Shirke, who runs the 400-meter and 200-meter events for the Stuyvesant Track and Field team.
Sports
The Extra Cost Beyond the Tickets
As the World Cup approaches, hundreds of thousands of fans are attempting to figure out an additional cost to the games: transportation.
Sports
2026 World Cup Preview
By Logan Brown
A preview of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is coming to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Features
Reading Between the Lines: Stuzin’s New Media Literacy Class
By Alice Frank, Isla Broadbent, Virginia Becker
Stuzin’s new Media Literacy elective is an exciting English elective that is imperative in navigating the growing media landscape of memes, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic filters.
Arts and Entertainment
GameOVerse: A Pilot That Redefines Indie Animation
GameOVerse’s pilot proves to be an exemplary model of indie animation, from its ambitious animation to innovative story and worldbuilding. While it isn’t a perfect pilot, it has a lot of potential if it gets greenlit for a full series.
Arts and Entertainment
Impressions on Impressionism
By Maggie Miao
Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.
Arts and Entertainment
Lord of the Flies (2026): A Look into Human Nature
By Molly Gupta
Netflix’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies features stunning visuals and strong acting to create an immersive and compelling series, though it is held back by uneven tttttrrryrrtretrrrrrpacing.
Arts and Entertainment
The Mei Lanfang Connection
The Mei Lanfang exhibit showcases the Chinese-American cultural connections of Peking opera.
Arts and Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo New Album: Will it live up to the hype?
Olivia Rodrigo is exploring new territory with her third studio release, and continuing to navigate the music industry.
Arts and Entertainment
One of a Hundred Kills: The Punisher: One Last Kill
By Sally Zeng
The Punisher: One Last Kill was a perfect continuation of Frank Castle’s story, with its new addition of character development, violence, and emotional impact.
Features
“Back in My Day, We Took More Than a Train to School”
By Iman Nawaz, Kristina Lantushko, Sonam Kanaujia
A deep-dive into the experiences of students commuting to Stuyvesant.
Features
Where in the School is Geography?
Schools’ lack of priority in subjects like geography has contributed to gaps in knowledge among future generations of students.
Features
More Than Just a Prom Invite: Promposal Culture at Stuyvesant
By Emma Lin, Florence Wu, Isha Rashid
Promposals are one of the most exciting high school traditions, turning an otherwise ordinary invitation to prom into an extraordinary and memorable experience. What is promposal culture like at Stuyvesant?
Features
Students Open Up About the “Tiger Parent” Stereotype
How effective is “tiger parenting?” Stuyvesant students express their thoughts regarding an infamous parenting style, tiger parenting, an authoritative approach that emphasizes the importance of high academic performance and obedience.
Features
Sharing Stories: Farewell to Ms. Fletcher
By Alice Frank
Ms. Fletcher reflects on her time at Stuy, what makes it so special, and what she plans to do in retirement.
Humor
My Fox Ate My AP Exam
By Manya Gautam
The College Board has decided to introduce a new section to the AP Zoology exam. What could go wrong?
Opinions
The Atrophy of Activism: Capitalism Works—Their Activism Doesn’t
Sarah Paulson’s outfit in the 2026 Met Gala exposes how modern activism has decayed into nothing more than a symbolic performance.
Humor
Dear Future Self…
By Fiona Chen 2
An apology letter to my future self, listing experiencing minor inconveniences as a result of past actions.
News
Introducing ARISTA’s 2026-2027 Executive Council
By Nathaniel Lasher, Sophie Yeh
The new 2026-2027 ARISTA Executive Council board–Aidan Zeleniy, Emma Musyuk, Eric Lam, Mekot Sarder, and Krish Kalantry–discusses their hopes and ambitions for the next school year.
Humor
Tesla Cybertruck Officially Announces Bid for 2028 Presidential Election
The Tesla Cybertruck has announced its campaign for the 2028 presidential election as the Whig candidate, nominating famous actor Ryan Gosling as VP.
Opinions
Hudson Valley On a Mood Board: The Rise of Upstate Pieds-À-Terre
People in the Hudson Valley region have faced housing crises, as well as increased prices for goods as a result of an influx of wealthy New York City residents, highlighting the need for Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax to extend statewide.