Volume 116 Issue 16

News

Sophomore Nigel Chen Wins Awards at 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Sophomore Nigel Chen won top awards at the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva for his work on increasing Ganodermic Acid A (a compound with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects) production and helping post-operative breast cancer recovery

Opinions

Neoliberalism is Ruining Queens

Large Private Investments are bleaching what made Queens so vibrant.

Opinions

Why We Ignore Ongoing Genocide in Sudan

Western indifference towards the suffering of the Sudanese people needs to end now.

News

Artemis II: The Return to the Moon

This article explores how the historical failures of missions like Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and the Columbia disaster directly contributed to the success of the Artemis II Mission. Art/Photo Request: Artemis II Orion capsule ascending into the star lit blackness of space. In the exhaust clouds beneath the rocket, show faint silhouettes of past astronauts from Apollo 1, Apollo 13 and Columbia mission.

Science

Nighttime: How the Glymphatic System Washes the Brain During Sleep

The glymphatic system acts as the central nervous system’s natural cleanup crew mechanism, where it uses cerebrospinal fluid to flush out toxic byproducts during deep sleep, thereby preventing short-term cognitive harmful effects and decreasing the risk of long-term neurodegenerative diseases.

Humor

New AP Classes Officially Unveiled

New AP courses have arrived at Stuy, but are they any good?

Science

How Implicit Bias Works, According to Neuroscience

Neuroscience has deepened our understanding of what implicit bias is and how it works, informing our ability to combat it and better work toward equity.

Humor

The Five-and-A-Halfth Floor

Exposé discovering secrets of the five-and-a-halfth floor.

Science

How “Clean Your Plate” Causes Picky Eating

Research suggests that pressuring children to eat beyond fullness can negatively affect their relationship with food and contribute to unhealthy eating habits later in life.

Sports

Peglegs RB/LB Aiden Bailey Commits to Play College Football at D2 Monroe, Highlighting Program’s Growing Recruiting Focus

Aiden Bailey’s commitment to Monroe marks both a personal milestone and a turning point for Stuyvesant football.

Sports

The Extra Cost Beyond the Tickets

As the World Cup approaches, hundreds of thousands of fans are attempting to figure out an additional cost to the games: transportation.

Sports

2026 World Cup Preview

A preview of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is coming to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Arts and Entertainment

GameOVerse: A Pilot That Redefines Indie Animation

GameOVerse’s pilot proves to be an exemplary model of indie animation, from its ambitious animation to innovative story and worldbuilding. While it isn’t a perfect pilot, it has a lot of potential if it gets greenlit for a full series.

Arts and Entertainment

Impressions on Impressionism

Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.

Arts and Entertainment

Lord of the Flies (2026): A Look into Human Nature

Netflix’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies features stunning visuals and strong acting to create an immersive and compelling series, though it is held back by uneven tttttrrryrrtretrrrrrpacing.

Arts and Entertainment

The Mei Lanfang Connection

The Mei Lanfang exhibit showcases the Chinese-American cultural connections of Peking opera.

Arts and Entertainment

Olivia Rodrigo New Album: Will it live up to the hype?

Olivia Rodrigo is exploring new territory with her third studio release, and continuing to navigate the music industry.

Features

“Back in My Day, We Took More Than a Train to School”

A deep-dive into the experiences of students commuting to Stuyvesant.

Features

Where in the School is Geography?

Schools’ lack of priority in subjects like geography has contributed to gaps in knowledge among future generations of students.

Features

Students Open Up About the “Tiger Parent” Stereotype

How effective is “tiger parenting?” Stuyvesant students express their thoughts regarding an infamous parenting style, tiger parenting, an authoritative approach that emphasizes the importance of high academic performance and obedience.

Humor

Dear Future Self…

An apology letter to my future self, listing experiencing minor inconveniences as a result of past actions.

Opinions

Hudson Valley On a Mood Board: The Rise of Upstate Pieds-À-Terre

People in the Hudson Valley region have faced housing crises, as well as increased prices for goods as a result of an influx of wealthy New York City residents, highlighting the need for Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax to extend statewide.

Arts and Entertainment

One of a Hundred Kills: The Punisher: One Last Kill

The Punisher: One Last Kill was a perfect continuation of Frank Castle’s story, with its new addition of character development, violence, and emotional impact.

News

2026 Junior Caucus Endorsements

2026 Junior Caucus Endorsements

Features

More Than Just a Prom Invite: Promposal Culture at Stuyvesant

Promposals are one of the most exciting high school traditions, turning an otherwise ordinary invitation to prom into an extraordinary and memorable experience. What is promposal culture like at Stuyvesant?

Features

Sharing Stories: Farewell to Ms. Fletcher

Ms. Fletcher reflects on her time at Stuy, what makes it so special, and what she plans to do in retirement.

Humor

My Fox Ate My AP Exam

The College Board has decided to introduce a new section to the AP Zoology exam. What could go wrong?

Opinions

The Atrophy of Activism: Capitalism Works—Their Activism Doesn’t

Sarah Paulson’s outfit in the 2026 Met Gala exposes how modern activism has decayed into nothing more than a symbolic performance.

News

Introducing ARISTA’s 2026-2027 Executive Council

The new 2026-2027 ARISTA Executive Council board–Aidan Zeleniy, Emma Musyuk, Eric Lam, Mekot Sarder, and Krish Kalantry–discusses their hopes and ambitions for the next school year.

Humor

Tesla Cybertruck Officially Announces Bid for 2028 Presidential Election

The Tesla Cybertruck has announced its campaign for the 2028 presidential election as the Whig candidate, nominating famous actor Ryan Gosling as VP.

Humor

BREAKING NEWS: Stuyvesant H.S. AP Bio Students Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak

AP Bio students catch the hantavirus.

News

Sophomore Nigel Chen Wins Awards at 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Sophomore Nigel Chen won top awards at the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva for his work on increasing Ganodermic Acid A (a compound with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects) production and helping post-operative breast cancer recovery

Opinions

Neoliberalism is Ruining Queens

Large Private Investments are bleaching what made Queens so vibrant.

Opinions

Why We Ignore Ongoing Genocide in Sudan

Western indifference towards the suffering of the Sudanese people needs to end now.

Science

The Fallout We Never Escaped

The consequences of nuclear weapons are not only tied to their immediate destruction and impacts. They aren’t just concepts of the past; they continue to impact us even today, and highlight a disturbing truth of our society.

Humor

What School Do Your Habits Say You Belong In?

Discover where your academic burnout would be most at home

News

Artemis II: The Return to the Moon

This article explores how the historical failures of missions like Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and the Columbia disaster directly contributed to the success of the Artemis II Mission. Art/Photo Request: Artemis II Orion capsule ascending into the star lit blackness of space. In the exhaust clouds beneath the rocket, show faint silhouettes of past astronauts from Apollo 1, Apollo 13 and Columbia mission.

Science

Nighttime: How the Glymphatic System Washes the Brain During Sleep

The glymphatic system acts as the central nervous system’s natural cleanup crew mechanism, where it uses cerebrospinal fluid to flush out toxic byproducts during deep sleep, thereby preventing short-term cognitive harmful effects and decreasing the risk of long-term neurodegenerative diseases.

Humor

New AP Classes Officially Unveiled

New AP courses have arrived at Stuy, but are they any good?

Science

The Hantavirus Panic Spreads Faster Than the Virus

As the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius jumpstarted online speculation and theories, the reality of hantavirus is less terrifying: it’s not likely to become a pandemic or even cause a global outbreak.

Science

How Implicit Bias Works, According to Neuroscience

Neuroscience has deepened our understanding of what implicit bias is and how it works, informing our ability to combat it and better work toward equity.

Humor

The Five-and-A-Halfth Floor

Exposé discovering secrets of the five-and-a-halfth floor.

Science

Natural Gas and the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz

A description of the role of natural gas in the economic and scientific worlds and the challenges the world is facing due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Science

How “Clean Your Plate” Causes Picky Eating

Research suggests that pressuring children to eat beyond fullness can negatively affect their relationship with food and contribute to unhealthy eating habits later in life.

Sports

Peglegs RB/LB Aiden Bailey Commits to Play College Football at D2 Monroe, Highlighting Program’s Growing Recruiting Focus

Aiden Bailey’s commitment to Monroe marks both a personal milestone and a turning point for Stuyvesant football.

Sports

Running the Rebels: Junjie Huang

Through his discipline and composed mentality, sophomore Junjie Huang has emerged as a leader of the Runnin’ Rebels.

Sports

Behind the Plate with Ramona Weinstein

Stuyvesant’s varsity softball catcher Ramona Weinstein reflects on teamwork, growth, and the mental side of softball while sharing what makes the Renegades feel like a family.

Sports

This Game is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S

A look into how the Savannah Bananas are redefining baseball, one backflip at a time.

Sports

Sid Shirke—He’s a Runner He’s a Trackstar

Meet sophomore Sid Shirke, who runs the 400-meter and 200-meter events for the Stuyvesant Track and Field team.

Sports

The Extra Cost Beyond the Tickets

As the World Cup approaches, hundreds of thousands of fans are attempting to figure out an additional cost to the games: transportation.

Sports

2026 World Cup Preview

A preview of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is coming to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Features

Reading Between the Lines: Stuzin’s New Media Literacy Class

Stuzin’s new Media Literacy elective is an exciting English elective that is imperative in navigating the growing media landscape of memes, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic filters.

News

2026 Sophomore Caucus Endorsements

2026 Sophomore Caucus Endorsements

News

2026 Senior Caucus Endorsements

2026 Senior Caucus Endorsements

Arts and Entertainment

GameOVerse: A Pilot That Redefines Indie Animation

GameOVerse’s pilot proves to be an exemplary model of indie animation, from its ambitious animation to innovative story and worldbuilding. While it isn’t a perfect pilot, it has a lot of potential if it gets greenlit for a full series.

Arts and Entertainment

Impressions on Impressionism

Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.Impressionism was a revolutionary artistic movement that originated in the late 19th century and left behind a vibrant cultural legacy.

Arts and Entertainment

Lord of the Flies (2026): A Look into Human Nature

Netflix’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies features stunning visuals and strong acting to create an immersive and compelling series, though it is held back by uneven tttttrrryrrtretrrrrrpacing.

Arts and Entertainment

The Mei Lanfang Connection

The Mei Lanfang exhibit showcases the Chinese-American cultural connections of Peking opera.

Arts and Entertainment

Olivia Rodrigo New Album: Will it live up to the hype?

Olivia Rodrigo is exploring new territory with her third studio release, and continuing to navigate the music industry.

Arts and Entertainment

One of a Hundred Kills: The Punisher: One Last Kill

The Punisher: One Last Kill was a perfect continuation of Frank Castle’s story, with its new addition of character development, violence, and emotional impact.

Features

“Back in My Day, We Took More Than a Train to School”

A deep-dive into the experiences of students commuting to Stuyvesant.

Features

Where in the School is Geography?

Schools’ lack of priority in subjects like geography has contributed to gaps in knowledge among future generations of students.

News

2026 Junior Caucus Endorsements

2026 Junior Caucus Endorsements

Features

More Than Just a Prom Invite: Promposal Culture at Stuyvesant

Promposals are one of the most exciting high school traditions, turning an otherwise ordinary invitation to prom into an extraordinary and memorable experience. What is promposal culture like at Stuyvesant?

Features

Students Open Up About the “Tiger Parent” Stereotype

How effective is “tiger parenting?” Stuyvesant students express their thoughts regarding an infamous parenting style, tiger parenting, an authoritative approach that emphasizes the importance of high academic performance and obedience.

Features

Sharing Stories: Farewell to Ms. Fletcher

Ms. Fletcher reflects on her time at Stuy, what makes it so special, and what she plans to do in retirement.

Humor

My Fox Ate My AP Exam

The College Board has decided to introduce a new section to the AP Zoology exam. What could go wrong?

Opinions

The Atrophy of Activism: Capitalism Works—Their Activism Doesn’t

Sarah Paulson’s outfit in the 2026 Met Gala exposes how modern activism has decayed into nothing more than a symbolic performance.

Humor

Dear Future Self…

An apology letter to my future self, listing experiencing minor inconveniences as a result of past actions.

News

Introducing ARISTA’s 2026-2027 Executive Council

The new 2026-2027 ARISTA Executive Council board–Aidan Zeleniy, Emma Musyuk, Eric Lam, Mekot Sarder, and Krish Kalantry–discusses their hopes and ambitions for the next school year.

Humor

Tesla Cybertruck Officially Announces Bid for 2028 Presidential Election

The Tesla Cybertruck has announced its campaign for the 2028 presidential election as the Whig candidate, nominating famous actor Ryan Gosling as VP.

Opinions

Hudson Valley On a Mood Board: The Rise of Upstate Pieds-À-Terre

People in the Hudson Valley region have faced housing crises, as well as increased prices for goods as a result of an influx of wealthy New York City residents, highlighting the need for Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax to extend statewide.