Volume 115 Issue 7

News

Stuyvesant Attends Inaugural New York City Science Research Symposium

: Stuyvesant’s Junior Regeneron students attended the first New York City Science Research Conference (NYCSRC) at Hunter College High School where they presented their work and gained insights into the field of science research.

Humor

2024 is Ending, so Why Not Do It For the Plot

You haven’t done anything this year, but the year isn’t over just yet. Here are some helpful suggestions to how you can finally feel the warmth of someone else’s embrace or perhaps burn down the kitchen you’ve always wanted to burn down.

Humor

Who Memorizes the World Map?

Cartographers start to have fun with America’s lack of geography skills, removing parts of the world map little by little.

Sports

Roki Sasaki Could be MLB’s Next Ace

Roki Sasaki is poised to shake up the free agency market, with top teams vying to secure his elite talent.

Sports

College Football At Its Peak—Rivalry Week

The 2024 Rivalry Week in college football was no exception, featuring stunning upsets and intense battles on the field that have significantly impacted the College Football

News

The Price Point

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

News

@Stuy.teacher.comments Instagram Draws Both Praise and Backlash

Recently, a new Instagram account has gained popularity amongst Stuyvesant students, as well as attention from faculty. Some find it entertaining while others find it problematic.

Opinions

The Risks of De-Dollarization in Latin America

De-dollarization may appear to benefit Latin American nations, but it is not a realistic or sustainable economic policy.

Opinions

Populism and the Commodification of American Politics

In a nation where politicians make politics a defining factor of our lives, intellectual curiosity is removed from the equation.

Opinions

Building a Legacy: How Gen-Z Can Lead With Action

The ever-growing presence of performative activism online coupled with a chaotic political climate makes me doubtful about what our generation’s legacy will be, if we will have one at all.

Features

AIS at Stuyvesant: Interventions Made, Interventions Needed?

While Stuyvesant’s AIS tutoring support system offers resources and additional help to enhance learning, it faces several challenges due to budget cuts and organizational inefficiencies.

Features

Community at Stuy: How Students Feel about School Spirit

Stuyvesant students explore their thoughts on school spirit and why some choose to engage, or not engage, with it.

Arts and Entertainment

Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?

The Annual Bryant Park Winter Village is back, but are the expensive foods and long lines that you’re bound to freeze in worth your time?

Arts and Entertainment

Christmas Songs That Weren’t for Christmas

To discuss examples of Christmas music that had non-Christmas origins

Arts and Entertainment

Lignes de Flute: A window into Montreal’s 2024 Fashion Scene

Come read about a Montreal fashion show!

Sports

Back Again: The Penguins Win City Champs for the Second Year in a Row

The Penguins defended their title as City Champs through hard work and dedication.

Sports

Limitless Lady Lobsters

A summary of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team’s season

Science

Atomic Clocks

Atomic clocks allow us to precisely define and measure time, and they are crucial aspects in the functioning of our daily lives.

Science

The Psychology of Gift-Giving

Gift-giving is an experience that deepens relationships between the gift giver and the gift recipient, and both benefit from the process’s psychological effects.

Humor

2025’s Brand New Resolutions

Stuyvesant students are ready to make their New Year’s resolutions for 2025, but what are the most common ones made every year?

Opinions

Beautifully Melancholic: A Tragedy Within Itself

Romanticizing mental illness undermines the pain it causes many people, perpetuating a dangerous narrative that we as a society must combat.

Arts and Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Experiment

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is a therapeutic celebration of himself and his dedication to his art.

Arts and Entertainment

We Deserve Better Christmas Markets

New York has some work to do if it wants to get its Christmas markets to global standards.

Features

69,991 Minutes of Comfort: What Music Means to Me

When I found out that I had listened to 69,991 minutes of music this year, I was initially embarrassed by the sheer volume of music I listened to. But after reflecting on how much music means to me and all that it has done for me throughout my life, I realized that I am proud of that number.

News

Stuyvesant Attends Inaugural New York City Science Research Symposium

: Stuyvesant’s Junior Regeneron students attended the first New York City Science Research Conference (NYCSRC) at Hunter College High School where they presented their work and gained insights into the field of science research.

Features

Wreck Tech, Sci Versus Stuy, and Rivalries—Oh My!

Why do jokes about Brooklyn Tech work so well in SING! competitions?

Humor

2024 is Ending, so Why Not Do It For the Plot

You haven’t done anything this year, but the year isn’t over just yet. Here are some helpful suggestions to how you can finally feel the warmth of someone else’s embrace or perhaps burn down the kitchen you’ve always wanted to burn down.

Humor

Who Memorizes the World Map?

Cartographers start to have fun with America’s lack of geography skills, removing parts of the world map little by little.

Sports

El Matador Bulldozes to the Top: How Ilia Topuria conquered the UFC in 2024

UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has cemented his legacy amongst the great Featherweight champions before him and is looking to establish himself as an all-time great heading into 2025.

Sports

Treble to Trouble

Man City’s recent struggles raise concerns around their future.

News

Dr. Brammer Visits Stuyvesant

University of Chicago Director of the Parrhesia Public Discourse Program Dr. Leila Brammer visited Stuyvesant to discuss the importance of open dialogue.

News

Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team Secures the Top Manhattan Spot

Stuyvesant’s Moot Court team advanced to semifinals and earned the title of the “Number One School from Manhattan” during the JRC MENTOR Moot Court Competition at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse.

Sports

On Par with Greatness

The Penguins defended their title as City Champs through hard work and dedication.

Sports

The Course of the Vixens

The Vixens dominated their regular season and advanced to playoffs for a phenomenal season.

Sports

Boys’ Épée Fencers Charge their Way to Gold

Despite less-than-ideal circumstances, the Stuyvesant boys’ fencing team rose to claim the throne as épée champions.

Sports

Back Again: The Penguins Win City Champs for the Second Year in a Row

The Penguins defended their title as City Champs through hard work and dedication.

Sports

Limitless Lady Lobsters

A summary of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team’s season

Sports

Roki Sasaki Could be MLB’s Next Ace

Roki Sasaki is poised to shake up the free agency market, with top teams vying to secure his elite talent.

Sports

College Football At Its Peak—Rivalry Week

The 2024 Rivalry Week in college football was no exception, featuring stunning upsets and intense battles on the field that have significantly impacted the College Football

News

The Price Point

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

News

@Stuy.teacher.comments Instagram Draws Both Praise and Backlash

Recently, a new Instagram account has gained popularity amongst Stuyvesant students, as well as attention from faculty. Some find it entertaining while others find it problematic.

Science

Atomic Clocks

Atomic clocks allow us to precisely define and measure time, and they are crucial aspects in the functioning of our daily lives.

Science

The Psychology of Gift-Giving

Gift-giving is an experience that deepens relationships between the gift giver and the gift recipient, and both benefit from the process’s psychological effects.

Humor

2025’s Brand New Resolutions

Stuyvesant students are ready to make their New Year’s resolutions for 2025, but what are the most common ones made every year?

Opinions

The Risks of De-Dollarization in Latin America

De-dollarization may appear to benefit Latin American nations, but it is not a realistic or sustainable economic policy.

Opinions

Populism and the Commodification of American Politics

In a nation where politicians make politics a defining factor of our lives, intellectual curiosity is removed from the equation.

Opinions

Building a Legacy: How Gen-Z Can Lead With Action

The ever-growing presence of performative activism online coupled with a chaotic political climate makes me doubtful about what our generation’s legacy will be, if we will have one at all.

Opinions

Beautifully Melancholic: A Tragedy Within Itself

Romanticizing mental illness undermines the pain it causes many people, perpetuating a dangerous narrative that we as a society must combat.

Features

AIS at Stuyvesant: Interventions Made, Interventions Needed?

While Stuyvesant’s AIS tutoring support system offers resources and additional help to enhance learning, it faces several challenges due to budget cuts and organizational inefficiencies.

Features

Community at Stuy: How Students Feel about School Spirit

Stuyvesant students explore their thoughts on school spirit and why some choose to engage, or not engage, with it.

Arts and Entertainment

Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?

The Annual Bryant Park Winter Village is back, but are the expensive foods and long lines that you’re bound to freeze in worth your time?

Arts and Entertainment

Christmas Songs That Weren’t for Christmas

To discuss examples of Christmas music that had non-Christmas origins

Arts and Entertainment

Lignes de Flute: A window into Montreal’s 2024 Fashion Scene

Come read about a Montreal fashion show!

Arts and Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Experiment

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is a therapeutic celebration of himself and his dedication to his art.

Arts and Entertainment

We Deserve Better Christmas Markets

New York has some work to do if it wants to get its Christmas markets to global standards.