Opinions
What is the American Identity?
With Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, questions about what the American identity is have been surfacing, with the Trump administration pushing a secular view that goes against the multicultural identity America should embrace.
Mayor Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement
By Alice Frank
Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement has the potential to be revolutionary or dangerous—and it all depends on the New Yorkers who participate.
How Hong Kong was Tamed in Six Years
Conditioned fear is the biggest tool in an authoritarian tool kit to prevent political dissidence in Hong Kong.
Drug Enforcement and the Venezuelan Power Grab
The Trump administration has conducted boat strikes and captured Nicolás Maduro, actions that violate both U.S. and international law, all while misrepresenting the legality of the circumstances through rhetoric in order to pursue larger geopolitical and economic interests in Venezuela.
More Than a Game: How Cards Connect Generations
Games are a way for our generation to create lasting and natural relationships with their elders.
The Dawn of a New World Order
By Lukas Yao
The world as we know it is changing, and the winners will be those who can adapt.
In Defense of Dissent
By Nina Benson
A look into the importance of disagreement to development, especially in an era defined by social media and trends.
May the Odds be Ever in Their Favor
By Tiffany Wang
President Trump’s “Patriot Games” is an attempt to distract us from America’s systematic failures—from school shootings and crumbling classrooms to global apathy—to project its youth and accomplishments, echoing the manipulative pageantry of The Hunger Games.
Lost in Translation: Hinduism’s Fragile Diaspora
Hinduism is quickly losing its message with second-generation Hindus.
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
True Luxury Comes in the Mail
Rewards credit cards are quickly redefining how consumers access travel and luxury experiences, allowing for more access to luxury experiences however they aren’t fully equitable and require users to do proper research to find the best fits.
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete
The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.
The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge
By Junseo Lee
Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.
How Narendra Modi Has Failed India
Despite Narendra Modi’s immense popularity, the results of his administration have been far from ideal for India.
The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Learning
The rigid, uniform structure of many tutoring centers often leaves students feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their public school learning, lacking the personalization that could truly enhance their academic understanding.
How Medical Research Failed Your Mother
90,000 women died preventable deaths because a flawed study convinced them their life-saving medication would kill them, and because the medical establishment has never prioritized getting women’s health right.
The Lord of the Corporations
Companies named after LOTR components use its mythology to project themselves as heroic, even as their real-world actions undermine the same ideals they claim to represent.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: A Republican Mess
By Zobia Syed
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, though seemingly formidable and a catalyst for downfall, does not necessarily imply all that it foreshadows.
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
From Mountain Pass to Monopoly
National security starts on the ground. America must restore rare earth element independence.
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
What is Our River Worth?
A nuclear technology company from New Jersey is trying to dump over 45,000 gallons of radioactive waste straight into the Hudson River, and if we don’t act now, we won’t be able to stop them.
Underneath María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Win
By Nabiha Islam
Although Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize win is a great historic event, crediting Trump for her achievement is a striking level of irony.
Leave Religious Fundamentalism out of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Letting religious fundamentalists like the staunchly anti-Zionist, ultra-Orthodox Neturei Karta of Brooklyn into geopolitical conversations is dangerous, even if they agree with you.
Hamilton and the Obama-Era Legacy of Hope
By Eli Smith
Hamilton reflects the progress and optimism of the Obama era, but its lasting legacy serves as a reminder of how far we’ve drifted from that hope and why we need to reclaim it.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
Citibiking to a Better NYC
The Citi Bike system is a perfect example of how thoughtful infrastructure can have a positive impact on city dwellers—New York should create more initiatives like it.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
The Joke’s on Them: The Comical Controversy of the Riyadh Festival
Mainstream comics have come under more heat than the Saudi desert after performing at a festival put on by a tyrannical monarchy.
Trump’s National Guard Deployments Aren’t “Safe” or “Beautiful”
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities is not meant to protect them from crime, but rather to intimidate those who may oppose his administration and divert attention from his other more controversial actions.
Understanding the Implications of RFK Jr. Being Our Secretary of Health and Human Services
By Nabiha Islam
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unqualified to uphold being the Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his lack of experience and expertise in both health and governance.
How Free is too Free?
Increasing violence today is beginning to highlight a foundational issue with digital media.
Anthologies from The Future Leaders School in Ghana
What mattered most were the conversations and the shared moments of discovery about each other’s cultures– everything that stayed after the summer was over.
The Simplification of Cultural Dishes
By Angelina Lu
The simplification of cultural dishes and erasure of their history is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society.
How Narendra Modi Has Failed India
Despite Narendra Modi’s immense popularity, the results of his administration have been far from ideal for India.
The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Learning
The rigid, uniform structure of many tutoring centers often leaves students feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their public school learning, lacking the personalization that could truly enhance their academic understanding.
What is the American Identity?
With Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, questions about what the American identity is have been surfacing, with the Trump administration pushing a secular view that goes against the multicultural identity America should embrace.
Mayor Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement
By Alice Frank
Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement has the potential to be revolutionary or dangerous—and it all depends on the New Yorkers who participate.
How Hong Kong was Tamed in Six Years
Conditioned fear is the biggest tool in an authoritarian tool kit to prevent political dissidence in Hong Kong.
Drug Enforcement and the Venezuelan Power Grab
The Trump administration has conducted boat strikes and captured Nicolás Maduro, actions that violate both U.S. and international law, all while misrepresenting the legality of the circumstances through rhetoric in order to pursue larger geopolitical and economic interests in Venezuela.
More Than a Game: How Cards Connect Generations
Games are a way for our generation to create lasting and natural relationships with their elders.
The Dawn of a New World Order
By Lukas Yao
The world as we know it is changing, and the winners will be those who can adapt.
In Defense of Dissent
By Nina Benson
A look into the importance of disagreement to development, especially in an era defined by social media and trends.
May the Odds be Ever in Their Favor
By Tiffany Wang
President Trump’s “Patriot Games” is an attempt to distract us from America’s systematic failures—from school shootings and crumbling classrooms to global apathy—to project its youth and accomplishments, echoing the manipulative pageantry of The Hunger Games.
Lost in Translation: Hinduism’s Fragile Diaspora
Hinduism is quickly losing its message with second-generation Hindus.
How Medical Research Failed Your Mother
90,000 women died preventable deaths because a flawed study convinced them their life-saving medication would kill them, and because the medical establishment has never prioritized getting women’s health right.
The Lord of the Corporations
Companies named after LOTR components use its mythology to project themselves as heroic, even as their real-world actions undermine the same ideals they claim to represent.
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
True Luxury Comes in the Mail
Rewards credit cards are quickly redefining how consumers access travel and luxury experiences, allowing for more access to luxury experiences however they aren’t fully equitable and require users to do proper research to find the best fits.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: A Republican Mess
By Zobia Syed
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, though seemingly formidable and a catalyst for downfall, does not necessarily imply all that it foreshadows.
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete
The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.
The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge
By Junseo Lee
Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
What is Our River Worth?
A nuclear technology company from New Jersey is trying to dump over 45,000 gallons of radioactive waste straight into the Hudson River, and if we don’t act now, we won’t be able to stop them.
Underneath María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Win
By Nabiha Islam
Although Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize win is a great historic event, crediting Trump for her achievement is a striking level of irony.
Leave Religious Fundamentalism out of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Letting religious fundamentalists like the staunchly anti-Zionist, ultra-Orthodox Neturei Karta of Brooklyn into geopolitical conversations is dangerous, even if they agree with you.
From Mountain Pass to Monopoly
National security starts on the ground. America must restore rare earth element independence.
Hamilton and the Obama-Era Legacy of Hope
By Eli Smith
Hamilton reflects the progress and optimism of the Obama era, but its lasting legacy serves as a reminder of how far we’ve drifted from that hope and why we need to reclaim it.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
Citibiking to a Better NYC
The Citi Bike system is a perfect example of how thoughtful infrastructure can have a positive impact on city dwellers—New York should create more initiatives like it.
Save Indie Bookstores
By Alice Frank
We need to save the irreplaceable, tangible experience and art of an indie bookstore.
The Joke’s on Them: The Comical Controversy of the Riyadh Festival
Mainstream comics have come under more heat than the Saudi desert after performing at a festival put on by a tyrannical monarchy.
You Know Yourself Best: Advice on Advice
Advice is a ubiquitous thing, but it’s too often given and taken without much consideration, diminishing the advice’s utility.
Trump’s National Guard Deployments Aren’t “Safe” or “Beautiful”
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities is not meant to protect them from crime, but rather to intimidate those who may oppose his administration and divert attention from his other more controversial actions.
Understanding the Implications of RFK Jr. Being Our Secretary of Health and Human Services
By Nabiha Islam
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unqualified to uphold being the Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his lack of experience and expertise in both health and governance.
How Free is too Free?
Increasing violence today is beginning to highlight a foundational issue with digital media.
Anthologies from The Future Leaders School in Ghana
What mattered most were the conversations and the shared moments of discovery about each other’s cultures– everything that stayed after the summer was over.
Rebirth of Yellow Journalism: The White House’s Depiction of Maduro
By Junseo Lee
The recent change in the White House’s portrayal of the Maduro regime in Venezuela demonstrates yellow journalism directed to sway the public into the government’s desired goal.