Volume 114 Issue 8

Humor

Elf Protest Against Santa Start Amidst Allegations of Workshop Mistreatment

Elves gathered in demonstrations across the North Pole to protest poor working conditions in Santa’s Workshop.

Science

Night of the Living Robots

Using human cells, scientists have developed tiny “biological robots” that possess the potential to promote and speed up cell regeneration and repair.

Humor

An Investigation Into Missing People During the Holiday Season

Investigating the disappearance of short people this Christmas season!

Arts and Entertainment

Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down

Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.

Arts and Entertainment

Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down

Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.

Opinions

“Are You Okay?”: Jewish & Muslim Connection

As war and conflict between Israel and Palestine intensified, I began to search—and find—moments of peace within my Stuyvesant community. The world needs more of this, especially now.

News

Two-Factor Authentication: Necessity or Nightmare?

Students react to the administration of two-factor authentication (2FA).

Humor

How to Spread Christmas Cheer

The Humor Department explains how to inspire Christmas cheer.

News

Writers Adeeba Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) Visit Stuyvesant English Classes

Stuy alumni Adeeba Shahid Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) visit Stuyvesant to present poetry readings and share their experiences as writers.

News

Stuyvesant Certamen Team Places First at Stony Brook University’s Classics Day Event

Recently, Stuyvesant’s certamen team participated in an event at Stony Brook University, where they placed first in all three divisions.

Arts and Entertainment

Pablo Picasso: A Parisian Outcast

The Gagosian’s A Foreigner Called Picasso sheds light on Pablo Picasso’s struggle to be recognized as an artist, kept under watch by the police for his anarchist ties.

Arts and Entertainment

Scratchitti: Graffiti’s Unknown Cousin

A deep dive into scratchitti and its often overlooked value.

Opinions

Questioners: The Invisible Culprit of Controversial Answers

Although the public and the media can be very quick to chastise political and academic figures for giving evasive, unethical, or politically unstrategic answers, we should carefully examine what was being asked of them in the first place, and determine the fairness and intention of these questions.

Arts and Entertainment

Friends, Rivals, Mutuals: The Enigmatic Relationship of Manet and Degas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Manet/Degas, explores the enigmatic relationship between the two famous artists by presenting their thematically similar artworks side by side.

Opinions

The Doom of Doomscrolling

As short-form content spreads, fueled by its addictive nature, it cultivates a variety of ramifications, including negative emotions, shorter attention spans, and a societal shift toward superficial engagement at the expense of critical thinking and meaningful connection to the world around us.

Opinions

Fear Not: A Meaningless Life is a Positive Life

Nihilism is not pessimistic; rather, its values can be optimistic.

Opinions

Letter to the Editor

A letter to the editor in response to “Revisiting the Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” by Sofia Sen.

Humor

Thoughtful Gifts or Subtle Shade?

A brutally honest guide to some of the most common gifts.

Humor

The Perfect Christmas Wishlist

A guide to what your Christmas wishlist should look like, plus alternatives in case Santa doesn’t feel too generous this year…

Humor

Santa Goes on Strike

Santa goes on strike, so the elves attempt to deliver the toys this holiday season.

Features

Feminism at Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant was a male-only institution for longer than it has been co-educational. How have the gendered restrictions of its past extended to current student culture?

News

A Legacy Immortalized in Brass: Plaque Dedicated to Memory of Arielle Aney (‘20) Unveiled at Stuyvesant

On November 22, a memorial for Arielle Aney (‘20) was held at Stuyvesant, coinciding with the unveiling of a plaque in her honor.

Features

Does Subtracting Students Add Educational Value?

Stuyvesant classes will soon be limited to 25 students each, affecting everything from elective availability to competition among students.

Opinions

Xi Jinping: A Respected, Callous Leader

Though Chinese President Xi Jinping may be a repressive and authoritarian leader, we must recognize that his policies and reforms only further the national and personal interests of China.

Opinions

Can I Eat This?

In this article, I explain why it is necessary to increase the options for food for Muslims and halal certification.

Arts and Entertainment

BookTok: The New Age of Reading?

It seems that both readers and authors alike have fallen victim to the commercialization of literature on TikTok.

Opinions

Privilege In Publishing

Publishing industries must create changes to ensure that all authors get equal opportunities to share their literature.

Humor

The Nightmares Before Christmas

Various modifications are made to the school to get everyone into that nice holiday spirit! What could possibly go wrong?

News

Stuyvesant Science Olympiad Attends Cornell Invitational

Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed fourth in the Cornell Invitational competition on November 18, 2023.

News

Introducing the 2024 SING! Coordinators

Matthew Monge, Rayen Zhou, and Joanne Hwang, this year’s SING! coordinators, share about themselves and their expectations for this year’s annual original musical production.

Humor

Elf Protest Against Santa Start Amidst Allegations of Workshop Mistreatment

Elves gathered in demonstrations across the North Pole to protest poor working conditions in Santa’s Workshop.

Features

Does Subtracting Students Add Educational Value?

Stuyvesant classes will soon be limited to 25 students each, affecting everything from elective availability to competition among students.

Science

Night of the Living Robots

Using human cells, scientists have developed tiny “biological robots” that possess the potential to promote and speed up cell regeneration and repair.

Features

James Dillon on Years of Coding and Becoming Chair of Programming

Meet James Dillon, a Stuyvesant computer science teacher who was recently named Programming Chair.

Features

In-Class Arts and Drama This Spring: The Stories on Stage and Mixed Media Electives

Two new electives, Stories on Stage and Mixed Media, will be offered at Stuyvesant this spring, giving students a chance to explore their creative side.

Humor

An Investigation Into Missing People During the Holiday Season

Investigating the disappearance of short people this Christmas season!

Arts and Entertainment

Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down

Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.

Arts and Entertainment

Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down

Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.

Opinions

“Are You Okay?”: Jewish & Muslim Connection

As war and conflict between Israel and Palestine intensified, I began to search—and find—moments of peace within my Stuyvesant community. The world needs more of this, especially now.

News

Two-Factor Authentication: Necessity or Nightmare?

Students react to the administration of two-factor authentication (2FA).

Science

Polar Lights: A Mirage Concealing the Sun’s Destructive Activities

Though the polar lights are beautiful and mesmerizing, they conceal the truth about solar storms and the chaotic, destructive nature of the Sun.

Humor

How to Spread Christmas Cheer

The Humor Department explains how to inspire Christmas cheer.

Features

Dr. Markova: How Her Passion for P.E. Led Her From a PhD to the Paralympics

A profile on Dr. Markova, a physical education teacher here at Stuyvesant.

News

Writers Adeeba Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) Visit Stuyvesant English Classes

Stuy alumni Adeeba Shahid Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) visit Stuyvesant to present poetry readings and share their experiences as writers.

News

Stuyvesant Certamen Team Places First at Stony Brook University’s Classics Day Event

Recently, Stuyvesant’s certamen team participated in an event at Stony Brook University, where they placed first in all three divisions.

Sports

How Not to Drown

Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity swim captain Yitao (Tommy) Wang teaches us how not to drown.

Arts and Entertainment

Pablo Picasso: A Parisian Outcast

The Gagosian’s A Foreigner Called Picasso sheds light on Pablo Picasso’s struggle to be recognized as an artist, kept under watch by the police for his anarchist ties.

Arts and Entertainment

Scratchitti: Graffiti’s Unknown Cousin

A deep dive into scratchitti and its often overlooked value.

Arts and Entertainment

Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe

Ruth Asawa’s Through Line explores the unconventionality of her approach to art.

Opinions

Questioners: The Invisible Culprit of Controversial Answers

Although the public and the media can be very quick to chastise political and academic figures for giving evasive, unethical, or politically unstrategic answers, we should carefully examine what was being asked of them in the first place, and determine the fairness and intention of these questions.

Arts and Entertainment

Friends, Rivals, Mutuals: The Enigmatic Relationship of Manet and Degas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Manet/Degas, explores the enigmatic relationship between the two famous artists by presenting their thematically similar artworks side by side.

Science

Hycean Planets: Exploring New Horizons in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Hycean planets may be the key to finding extraterrestrial life in the near future.

Humor

The Santa Who Stole Christmas

A Stuyvesant student wakes up on Christmas morning with no presents and decides to go to the North Pole to argue with Santa for them.

Sports

The Golden State Fails to Shine

But with aging stars, off-court issues, and recurring poor playmaking, the Warriors are beginning to disappoint fans as they play like shells of their former selves.

News

A Legacy Immortalized in Brass: Plaque Dedicated to Memory of Arielle Aney (‘20) Unveiled at Stuyvesant

On November 22, a memorial for Arielle Aney (‘20) was held at Stuyvesant, coinciding with the unveiling of a plaque in her honor.

Features

Does Subtracting Students Add Educational Value?

Stuyvesant classes will soon be limited to 25 students each, affecting everything from elective availability to competition among students.

Opinions

The Doom of Doomscrolling

As short-form content spreads, fueled by its addictive nature, it cultivates a variety of ramifications, including negative emotions, shorter attention spans, and a societal shift toward superficial engagement at the expense of critical thinking and meaningful connection to the world around us.

Opinions

Xi Jinping: A Respected, Callous Leader

Though Chinese President Xi Jinping may be a repressive and authoritarian leader, we must recognize that his policies and reforms only further the national and personal interests of China.

Opinions

Fear Not: A Meaningless Life is a Positive Life

Nihilism is not pessimistic; rather, its values can be optimistic.

Opinions

Can I Eat This?

In this article, I explain why it is necessary to increase the options for food for Muslims and halal certification.

Arts and Entertainment

BookTok: The New Age of Reading?

It seems that both readers and authors alike have fallen victim to the commercialization of literature on TikTok.

Opinions

Privilege In Publishing

Publishing industries must create changes to ensure that all authors get equal opportunities to share their literature.

Opinions

Letter to the Editor

A letter to the editor in response to “Revisiting the Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” by Sofia Sen.

Humor

The Nightmares Before Christmas

Various modifications are made to the school to get everyone into that nice holiday spirit! What could possibly go wrong?

Humor

Thoughtful Gifts or Subtle Shade?

A brutally honest guide to some of the most common gifts.

Humor

The Perfect Christmas Wishlist

A guide to what your Christmas wishlist should look like, plus alternatives in case Santa doesn’t feel too generous this year…

Humor

Santa Goes on Strike

Santa goes on strike, so the elves attempt to deliver the toys this holiday season.

Features

Feminism at Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant was a male-only institution for longer than it has been co-educational. How have the gendered restrictions of its past extended to current student culture?

News

Stuyvesant Science Olympiad Attends Cornell Invitational

Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed fourth in the Cornell Invitational competition on November 18, 2023.