Volume 111 Issue 5

Arts and Entertainment

Cliché in Paris

Focus Sentence: A critique of the overly cliché show, “Emily in Paris.”

Humor

PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?

PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?

Opinions

Adapting to the New Political Normal

Sports

The Khabib Era Ends

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA after defeating Justin Gaethje. He leaves the sport as an undisputed and undefeated champion. Read on to relive the career of one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Sports

The NYC Marathon, Gone Virtual

Take a look at Prabhu’s virtual New York City Marathon experience.

Sports

We Need PSAL Sports Back

We’ve been without PSAL sports for too long. It’s time they make a return.

Sports

Why Tanking for Trevor Isn’t the Answer for the Giants

Though Daniel Jones has had his ups and downs in his first two seasons in the NFL, it isn’t time for the Giants to ignore his talent and tank to select Trevor Lawrence in next year’s draft.

Arts and Entertainment

The Problem With American Animation

Don’t Blame the Studio, Blame the Adults

Sports

Gareth Bale’s Fallout With Zinedine Zidane

Bale’s exclusion from the squad prompted Zidane to loan him to Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming season. Spanish news reports enjoy fabricating the feud between the two, but the more important story is what caused the clash in the first place?

Sports

It’s Time for the Giants to Move on From Daniel Jones

The New York Giants would be wise to move on from quarterback Daniel Jones in the coming off-season.

Sports

Doping Over Quarantine

Doping is frowned upon and has been banned in almost all sports for decades. However, the recent Covid-19 lockdown made monitoring the use of performance enhancing drugs much more difficult. This raises a question -- did athletes use performance enhancers during quarantine to gain a competitive advantage?

Arts and Entertainment

clipping. Is a Deadly Threat on “Visions of Bodies Being Burned”

Review of clipping.’s fantastic fourth studio album, “Visions of Bodies Being Burned.”

Sports

The Path to the Dodgers’ Victorious Postseason

The Dodgers had the best record going into the postseason at 43-17, which put them on pace for 116-46 over a regular 162 game season. Despite this impressive mark, the title was all but assured throughout the postseason, especially in such an unpredictable season.

Arts and Entertainment

Raf Simons: Fashion and Creating a Dialogue Between Generations

Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons has revolutionized the industry, combining his knowledge of industrial design with his firm belief in self-expression to revitalize menswear and womenswear alike.

Opinions

Lockdowns Should Not Come With Economic Catastrophe

America is the richest country in the world—we shouldn’t be the cheapest when it comes to the livelihood of the American people.

News

DOE Implements New Policy for Opting Into Blended Learning

Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Richard Carranza announced that the period from November 2 to 15 would be the only opportunity for families to opt into blended learning for the 2020 to 2021 school year.

News

An Interview with Rodda John

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

Gabbing With Gomes: The Newest Addition to Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Department

An introduction to the life of Sheldon Gomes, one of Stuyvesant’s newest social studies teachers.

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

You’ve Got a (Furry) Friend in Me

A dive into students’ pet stories over quarantine and how they’ve dealt with raising animals during COVID.

Features

Friendship at Stuyvesant: Stories of Origin

Students share their experiences about forming and maintaining friendships at Stuyvesant.

Features

The Impostors Among Us Take Over Stuyvesant

Students’ thoughts and experiences on the newly popular game Among Us.

Features

Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation—Aim to Bear It?

Amy Coney Barrett’s recent confirmation has sparked national outrage. So how do Stuyvesant students feel about it?

Opinions

End the Parentification of Your Daughters

Daughters are all too often forced to assume parental roles to their siblings or own parents, and it needs to stop.

Opinions

Give Us the Chance to Choose: The DOE’s New Blended Learning Policy

The DOE’s new policy that students can only opt into blended learning during the first two weeks of November is not the right decision, as it greatly reduces flexibility that is essential to making sure students are comfortable this school year.

Science

What Causes Constipation?

The causes and types of constipation.

Humor

PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?

PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?

Opinions

The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground

While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.

Opinions

The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground

While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.

Science

Technology That Feels

While this may seem like a trivial thought for most, those who have replaced their lost limbs with a prosthesis may never experience the same sensation you just felt.

Opinions

Section 230 in the Age of Technology

Though Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be modified, it shouldn’t be repealed.

Opinions

Being Thrifty: Is It Too Much?

Examining the effects of thrifting—is it ethical?

Arts and Entertainment

“Grand Army”: Realistic or Stereotypical?

“Grand Army” has been receiving many mixed reviews, and we’ll further unpack the flaws and strengths of Netflix’s newest show.

Humor

Expressing My Dear Thanks for Zoom Thanksgiving

A simulation of what a virtual Thanksgiving would be like.

Arts and Entertainment

Cliché in Paris

Focus Sentence: A critique of the overly cliché show, “Emily in Paris.”

Humor

PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?

PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?

Humor

On Caffeine Sources

As your local sleep-deprived senior who has built their staying-awake stamina and is writing this after submitting their college application 10 minutes before the due date, I feel completely qualified to write this review.

Humor

What Should You Say to Ruin Thanksgiving This Year?

Take this fun holiday quiz to decide how you can ruin Thanksgiving for your whole family.

Opinions

Adapting to the New Political Normal

Sports

The Khabib Era Ends

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA after defeating Justin Gaethje. He leaves the sport as an undisputed and undefeated champion. Read on to relive the career of one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Sports

The NYC Marathon, Gone Virtual

Take a look at Prabhu’s virtual New York City Marathon experience.

Sports

The NYC Marathon, Gone Virtual

Take a look at Prabhu’s virtual New York City Marathon experience.

Sports

We Need PSAL Sports Back

We’ve been without PSAL sports for too long. It’s time they make a return.

Sports

How Super Is the Super League?

New plans are emerging for a European Super League, which would replace the UEFA Champions League and restructure European club soccer.

Sports

Why Tanking for Trevor Isn’t the Answer for the Giants

Though Daniel Jones has had his ups and downs in his first two seasons in the NFL, it isn’t time for the Giants to ignore his talent and tank to select Trevor Lawrence in next year’s draft.

Humor

The Voting Quest

Human person living in America goes voting.

News

Freshman Caucus Endorsements 2020

Arts and Entertainment

The Problem With American Animation

Don’t Blame the Studio, Blame the Adults

Sports

Gareth Bale’s Fallout With Zinedine Zidane

Bale’s exclusion from the squad prompted Zidane to loan him to Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming season. Spanish news reports enjoy fabricating the feud between the two, but the more important story is what caused the clash in the first place?

Sports

It’s Time for the Giants to Move on From Daniel Jones

The New York Giants would be wise to move on from quarterback Daniel Jones in the coming off-season.

Arts and Entertainment

Beabadoobee’s “Fake It Flowers” is the Alt-Rock Album We Needed

In her newest album, Beabadoobee creates a whole new alt-rock style for herself that shows off her potential as a relatively new artist.

Sports

No Mask, No Seat

As the pandemic progresses, major sports leagues are adjusting their safety policies to keep athletes healthy and reintroduce fans into stadiums.

Sports

Doping Over Quarantine

Doping is frowned upon and has been banned in almost all sports for decades. However, the recent Covid-19 lockdown made monitoring the use of performance enhancing drugs much more difficult. This raises a question -- did athletes use performance enhancers during quarantine to gain a competitive advantage?

Arts and Entertainment

Ariana Grande Switches To Sultry R&B On “Positions”

Ariana Grande’s 6th studio album, “Positions,” is a transition from bubblegum pop to sultry R&B, and gives fans a satisfying array of songs despite its downfalls.

Arts and Entertainment

clipping. Is a Deadly Threat on “Visions of Bodies Being Burned”

Review of clipping.’s fantastic fourth studio album, “Visions of Bodies Being Burned.”

Sports

The Path to the Dodgers’ Victorious Postseason

The Dodgers had the best record going into the postseason at 43-17, which put them on pace for 116-46 over a regular 162 game season. Despite this impressive mark, the title was all but assured throughout the postseason, especially in such an unpredictable season.

Arts and Entertainment

Raf Simons: Fashion and Creating a Dialogue Between Generations

Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons has revolutionized the industry, combining his knowledge of industrial design with his firm belief in self-expression to revitalize menswear and womenswear alike.

Opinions

Lockdowns Should Not Come With Economic Catastrophe

America is the richest country in the world—we shouldn’t be the cheapest when it comes to the livelihood of the American people.

News

DOE Implements New Policy for Opting Into Blended Learning

Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Richard Carranza announced that the period from November 2 to 15 would be the only opportunity for families to opt into blended learning for the 2020 to 2021 school year.

News

An Interview with Rodda John

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

Gabbing With Gomes: The Newest Addition to Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Department

An introduction to the life of Sheldon Gomes, one of Stuyvesant’s newest social studies teachers.

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

You’ve Got a (Furry) Friend in Me

A dive into students’ pet stories over quarantine and how they’ve dealt with raising animals during COVID.

Features

Friendship at Stuyvesant: Stories of Origin

Students share their experiences about forming and maintaining friendships at Stuyvesant.

Features

The Impostors Among Us Take Over Stuyvesant

Students’ thoughts and experiences on the newly popular game Among Us.

Features

Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation—Aim to Bear It?

Amy Coney Barrett’s recent confirmation has sparked national outrage. So how do Stuyvesant students feel about it?

Features

A Virtual Reality

A look into how Stuyvesant students are coping with the copious amounts of daily screen time.

News

Administration Alters Freshmen Math and Science Course Placement

This school year, Stuyvesant made the decision to remove Enriched Geometry and use SHSAT scores to decide AP science course placement for the class of 2024.

Science

A 3D-Printed Antidote

Researchers combine modern technology with biology fundamentals to grapple with the pandemic.

Opinions

End the Parentification of Your Daughters

Daughters are all too often forced to assume parental roles to their siblings or own parents, and it needs to stop.

Opinions

The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground

While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.

Opinions

The Thrift Store Is Not Your Playground

While my and many other thrifters’ intentions are pure, the result of our participation in the thrift industry has had destructive impacts on shoppers—typically low-income individuals—who can only afford donated and upcycled clothing.

Science

Technology That Feels

While this may seem like a trivial thought for most, those who have replaced their lost limbs with a prosthesis may never experience the same sensation you just felt.

Opinions

Give Us the Chance to Choose: The DOE’s New Blended Learning Policy

The DOE’s new policy that students can only opt into blended learning during the first two weeks of November is not the right decision, as it greatly reduces flexibility that is essential to making sure students are comfortable this school year.

Opinions

Section 230 in the Age of Technology

Though Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be modified, it shouldn’t be repealed.

Opinions

Being Thrifty: Is It Too Much?

Examining the effects of thrifting—is it ethical?

Science

What Causes Constipation?

The causes and types of constipation.

Arts and Entertainment

“Grand Army”: Realistic or Stereotypical?

“Grand Army” has been receiving many mixed reviews, and we’ll further unpack the flaws and strengths of Netflix’s newest show.

Humor

PSAL Sports Postponed… Forever?

PSAL seasons can’t get postponed forever, right? Well, what happens if no one can play the sports anymore?