Volume 115 Issue 8

Humor

Deny, Defend, Desire (A Y/N x Luigi Mangione Fanfiction)

Y/N finds out that their one true love, Luigi Mangione, is in jail…the only option now is to break him out.

Sports

The Dagestani Takeover of the UFC

The region of Dagestan continues to produce some of the fiercest and most skilled fighters in UFC history, asserting its dominance in the sport.

Sports

The Peglegs Narrowly Miss Playoffs

The Peglegs bounced back from a tough record last year to almost making the playoffs.

News

Worldbeat

Sports

Soto Shuffles Down to Queens

The New York Mets signed away star outfielder Juan Soto from the Yankees.

Arts and Entertainment

Assuredly a Good Movie: My Old Ass

Aubrey Plaza and Maisey Stella stun in new movie My Old Ass.

Arts and Entertainment

Rosé’s Restrained Peek Behind the Curtain

Rosé’s debut album Rosie hopes to show a more personal side of the K-pop icon, but fails to establish her own identity.

Arts and Entertainment

Love, Empathy, and Miracle: Opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten at the Met

A review of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 performance of opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten

Humor

The Humor Department’s Favorite Holiday Gifts

Spec waxes nostalgic about their favorite gifts from this holiday season! They’re, uh… definitely gifts.

Humor

Want Snow Days Back?

Join the secret society and help us find a way to get more days off.

News

Winter Week Brings Holiday Cheer to Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant students celebrated Winter Week with fun activities such as locker decorating and a gingerbread house contest.

Opinions

The Christianization of America

Authenticity and connection alone should drive us to celebrate holidays, but the pressure to celebrate Christmas makes it difficult.

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.

Humor

I Deleted Google Classroom: It Changed My Life

Deleting Google Classroom was euphoric. Now, I feel completely enlightened. No more am I pressured by constant notifications and FOMO. This is my story.

Humor

Why Stuyvesant Students Keep Losing Their OMNY Cards

Rats from the Subway are stealing Stuyvesant students’ OMNY cards.

News

Now Presenting… The 2025 SING! Coordinators

Emma Ching, Joanne Hwang, and Rayen Zhou have been selected as the SING! 2025 Coordinators.

Sports

Chasing the Lombardi

A summary of the regular season and the NFL Playoff picture.

Humor

Quesadilla Clara: Issue 8

Some of my friends have been talking about me behind my back, and it’s really bothering me. Should I confront them or just let it go?

Humor

Bad Grade Week at Stuy Causes Students to “Tweak Out”

Students share horror stories from “bad grade week,” a teacher-planned torture experience.

Sports

Chelsea FC: The Blues Are Back

After seasons of lackluster performances, Chelsea FC has built themselves back up to be a strong contender for the Premier League title.

Humor

Choral Carols

Stuyvesant’s choral department introduces a new festive policy and Christmas-themed chaos ensues.

Sports

A New Look Cleveland Cavaliers

Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavaliers have transformed themselves into a major threat in the Eastern Conference and they hold a bright future.

Opinions

In the Nike Store Basement, A Vision

Where do we go past 5:00 p.m. when we want to build community?

Opinions

Addressing Corporate Corruption Without Violence

Social media worship of Luigi Mangione represents an immoral glorification of violence, but the energy his actions created could be channeled into legally and politically addressing the issue at large.

Science

The Magic of Cloud Seeding

What is cloud seeding and how does it impact us?

Sports

Jessica Campbell and the Future of Sports Leadership

A highlight on Jessica Campbell, the first female coach in the NFL, and what her appointment means for the future of women's leadership in sports.

Sports

Aaron Rodgers: Redefining Wellness with Psychedelics or Heading Toward a Self-Inflicted Downfall?

A review of the recent Netflix series, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” and an examination into whether there is a future of psychedelic use in sports, as Rodgers suggests, or if the show is just a cry for help.

Features

Learning to Love My Name

A reflection of my evolving relationship with my name, Florence. From questioning its beauty and melody to embracing its uniqueness and the identity it represents, I have come a long way. I’ve realized that Florence is not a name to hide, but rather a story to tell and a representation of who I am proud to be.

Sports

Small Forward, Big Impact

Meet Timothy Lee, captain of the Stuyvesant JV basketball team, the Rebels!

Humor

The Ultimate Guide to Ending Up on Santa’s “Naughty” List

Merry Christmas! Since we know you don’t want to end up on Santa’s Naughty list this year, we decided to lend a helping hand by telling you what not to do!

Humor

Deny, Defend, Desire (A Y/N x Luigi Mangione Fanfiction)

Y/N finds out that their one true love, Luigi Mangione, is in jail…the only option now is to break him out.

Sports

The Dagestani Takeover of the UFC

The region of Dagestan continues to produce some of the fiercest and most skilled fighters in UFC history, asserting its dominance in the sport.

Sports

The Peglegs Narrowly Miss Playoffs

The Peglegs bounced back from a tough record last year to almost making the playoffs.

News

Worldbeat

Opinions

Buy Two, Return One

Buying should be intentional, but returns should not.

Sports

Soto Shuffles Down to Queens

The New York Mets signed away star outfielder Juan Soto from the Yankees.

Arts and Entertainment

Assuredly a Good Movie: My Old Ass

Aubrey Plaza and Maisey Stella stun in new movie My Old Ass.

Arts and Entertainment

Rosé’s Restrained Peek Behind the Curtain

Rosé’s debut album Rosie hopes to show a more personal side of the K-pop icon, but fails to establish her own identity.

Arts and Entertainment

Love, Empathy, and Miracle: Opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten at the Met

A review of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 performance of opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten

Humor

The Humor Department’s Favorite Holiday Gifts

Spec waxes nostalgic about their favorite gifts from this holiday season! They’re, uh… definitely gifts.

Humor

Want Snow Days Back?

Join the secret society and help us find a way to get more days off.

News

Winter Week Brings Holiday Cheer to Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant students celebrated Winter Week with fun activities such as locker decorating and a gingerbread house contest.

Opinions

Taking the “Christ” out of Christmas

America’s shift from religious aspects of tradition echoes a general shift of American culture and society away from religious influences.

Opinions

The Christianization of America

Authenticity and connection alone should drive us to celebrate holidays, but the pressure to celebrate Christmas makes it difficult.

Science

The Magical Helium on the Moon

Despite the technological issues surrounding this, the potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh these holdbacks. The potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh the resources required to improve the required technology.

Science

Microbe Made Fortresses Revolutionize Coastal Defenses

Biocementation—via a process known as Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation—is a promising method for coastal defense against erosion since it is cost effective and eco-friendly compared to traditional methods such as concrete seawalls.

Opinions

Embracing Philosophy in Our Education

In today’s modern world, it is more important than ever to integrate philosophy into high school curricula to foster critical thinking and strengthen emotional intelligence.

Sports

Six Cars and a Grizzly Bear

Saudi Arabia’s successful World Cup 2034 bid emblemizes the corruption that continues to drive FIFA’s operations.

Humor

Humor New Year's Resolutions: Stuy & Celebrity Edition

New year, definitely new us…

Science

The Moon (Surprisingly) Doesn't Change Size

Humans tend to see the moon as bigger on the horizon than above us, and there are differing answers as to why.

Opinions

Loving Unconventionally: A Guide for Children of the American Dream

A reflection on why immigrant families love, unconventionally.

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.

Humor

I Deleted Google Classroom: It Changed My Life

Deleting Google Classroom was euphoric. Now, I feel completely enlightened. No more am I pressured by constant notifications and FOMO. This is my story.

Arts and Entertainment

Absolute Bagels: Exiting the Revolving Door of NYC

A bagel shaped void in the heart of the Upper West Side.

Humor

Why Stuyvesant Students Keep Losing Their OMNY Cards

Rats from the Subway are stealing Stuyvesant students’ OMNY cards.

Opinions

In the Nike Store Basement, A Vision

Where do we go past 5:00 p.m. when we want to build community?

Opinions

Addressing Corporate Corruption Without Violence

Social media worship of Luigi Mangione represents an immoral glorification of violence, but the energy his actions created could be channeled into legally and politically addressing the issue at large.

Science

The Magic of Cloud Seeding

What is cloud seeding and how does it impact us?

News

Now Presenting… The 2025 SING! Coordinators

Emma Ching, Joanne Hwang, and Rayen Zhou have been selected as the SING! 2025 Coordinators.

Sports

Jessica Campbell and the Future of Sports Leadership

A highlight on Jessica Campbell, the first female coach in the NFL, and what her appointment means for the future of women's leadership in sports.

Sports

Chasing the Lombardi

A summary of the regular season and the NFL Playoff picture.

Sports

Aaron Rodgers: Redefining Wellness with Psychedelics or Heading Toward a Self-Inflicted Downfall?

A review of the recent Netflix series, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” and an examination into whether there is a future of psychedelic use in sports, as Rodgers suggests, or if the show is just a cry for help.

Features

Learning to Love My Name

A reflection of my evolving relationship with my name, Florence. From questioning its beauty and melody to embracing its uniqueness and the identity it represents, I have come a long way. I’ve realized that Florence is not a name to hide, but rather a story to tell and a representation of who I am proud to be.

Sports

Small Forward, Big Impact

Meet Timothy Lee, captain of the Stuyvesant JV basketball team, the Rebels!

Humor

Quesadilla Clara: Issue 8

Some of my friends have been talking about me behind my back, and it’s really bothering me. Should I confront them or just let it go?

Humor

Bad Grade Week at Stuy Causes Students to “Tweak Out”

Students share horror stories from “bad grade week,” a teacher-planned torture experience.

Sports

Chelsea FC: The Blues Are Back

After seasons of lackluster performances, Chelsea FC has built themselves back up to be a strong contender for the Premier League title.

Humor

Choral Carols

Stuyvesant’s choral department introduces a new festive policy and Christmas-themed chaos ensues.

Sports

A New Look Cleveland Cavaliers

Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavaliers have transformed themselves into a major threat in the Eastern Conference and they hold a bright future.