Theo Sassano (theo-sassano)

tsassano40 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Theo Sassano (‘24) is a Features writer. He has written several articles exploring the societal effects of the pandemic on the Stuyvesant community. In his free time, he likes to code and play tennis.

From Tumbling to Teaching: Jenna Freytag’s Athletic Journey

Eliza Oppenheimer, Theo Sassano

Physical education teacher and coach Jenna Freytag shares how her unique athletic background has shaped her approach to teaching.

Issue 16, Volume 113

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When Dreams Become Demands

Ada Gordon, Ankita Saha, Theo Sassano

Stuyvesant students often have incredibly high expectations placed on them, especially regarding college; this can have negative impacts on their mental and physical health.

Issue 13, Volume 113

Close yet not Close Enough

Elaine Huan, Rhea Malhotra, Theo Sassano

Stuy students describe the complexity of classroom friendships.

Issue 8, Volume 113

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The State of COVID at Stuy

Stuyvesant students describe their outlook on COVID going into the new school year.

Issue 2, Volume 113

The APplication Dilemma

Jennifer Alam, Theo Sassano

Stuyvesant students describe their experiences with and thoughts regarding the programming office amid the recent AP course applications.

Issue 16, Volume 112

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Unmasking with Stuy Students

Andrew Oh, Juni Park, Theo Sassano

Stuyvesant students describe trends they’ve noticed in those who have chosen to and not to wear a mask in school.

Issue 14, Volume 112

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The Omicron Predicament in The School That Never Sleeps

A look into the dilemma between education and health that the Omicron variant has placed upon Stuyvesant students.

Issue 9, Volume 112

Winter Break Burnout

A look at whether students end the first semester on a positive or negative note.

Issue 8, Volume 112

Stuyvesant Speaks and Debates

The effects of the Speech and Debate team on students’ social lives, including improvements in social anxiety and public speaking skills following the pandemic.

Issue 7, Volume 112