Arts and Entertainment
Hans Zimmer in NYC: A Creative Take on Live Cinematic Orchestra
By Sarah Kim
Zimmer’s live performance covered so much ground, so well—not only temporally (with scores spanning decades of his life’s work) but also artistically (with practically every musical genre given its own time in the spotlight).
Arts and Entertainment
Humans of New York: Lessons for the World
A think-piece about how Humans of New York (HONY) compensates for what’s lost in mainstream news sources and how it combats our “culture of extremes.”
Arts and Entertainment
The Legacy that “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812” Left Behind
Cozily nestled in the bustling streets of Times Square, the Imperial Theater was a world unto itself as an eager audience was introduced to rapturous,...
Sports
Your Guide to the 2017 NFL Season
Max says things he thinks… and probably will be wrong (again)
Arts and Entertainment
Jay Z Tackles The Music Video As a Cinematic Masterpiece
Jay Z’s new music video opens on a very familiar set…“Friends”? But where’s the music? Where’s Jay Z?
Sports
2017-2018 NBA Preseason Power Rankings
With the NBA offseason coming to a close, we rank all the teams in the NBA.
Opinions
Reframing Affirmative Action at Stuyvesant
“Any concerns I have are somehow invalidated because I am both Black and Latino,” senior Eugene Thomas said. “Every single time I’ve ever discussed college, I’ve been told, ‘You're gonna get in wherever you want. Let's face it: you're black!’ like it's some proverbial golden ticket into the top universities.”
Humor
Dear Incoming Class of 2021…We Don’t Really Have Advice!
By Daniel Knopf
A summary of the totally useful and helpful posts that are in the “Dear Incoming Class of 2021...We Have Advice!” Facebook group.
Humor
An Obituary for My New Year’s Resolutions
“With your love by my side, I confidently ordered a Barron’s book that still sits peacefully undisturbed on my desk and has peeked out my...
Arts and Entertainment
Yaa Gyasi Explores Lineage in “Homegoing”
A review of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi.
Features
Share Your Story: The Legacy of 9/11
Sixteen years ago today, a tragedy struck the United States and had an especially large impact on New York City and Stuyvesant. Since our 9/11...
Arts and Entertainment
What “Basic” Really Means
An examination of the term “basic,” how it’s destructive, how it’s productive, how it affects popular culture, and how it can be used to degrade girls.
Arts and Entertainment
“Anastasia”: A Stunning Story of Self-Discovery
“Anastasia” the musical is a spectacular, grittier take on the story/movie w/ amazing music, awesome plotline, and great actors
Sports
Mimbas Striking for More
The Stuyvesant girls’ soccer team is gearing up for what is hopefully another successful season.
Opinions
Trumping Science: Trump’s War against Reality
By Artem Ilyanok, Unknown User
Scientific facts are the most objective and reliable metric for the validity of an idea or theory. As an institution that is held to the highest standards of honesty and reliability, it is the government's duty to inform its policy on science.
News
Jeremy Rynders Replaces Randi Damesek as AP of Organization
By George Shey, Wen Shan Jiang
Randi Damesek resigned from her position of Assistant Principal of Organization and has been replaced by Jeremy Rynders.
News
National Genes in Space Competition Won by Sophomore Elizabeth Reizis
Sophomore Elizabeth Reizis won the National Genes in Space competition for her experiment on the effects of microgravity on immune system cell differentiation, marking Stuyvesant’s second win in a row.
Arts and Entertainment
Spider-Man: How A High School Setting Brings The Franchise to its Peak
By Lily Yan
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” stands out from other superhero movies in that its protagonist accurately portrays the character of a high school student.
Opinions
A Discussion on Discussion
By Emily Hur
The freedom of open discussion is not as important as being mindful of sensitive issues related to our history of oppression.
Opinions
Still No Cellphones?
By Mia Gindis
In an elite school that boasts some of the best computer science and technology classes in the nation, the administration's approach toward electronics remains surprisingly obsolete.
Opinions
The Heart of Compassionate Medicine
By Jane Rhee
Patients should have the right to choose experimental treatments, but its role with the government and politics should be reconsidered.
Opinions
Greater Than Grenfell
The Grenfell Fire, more than being a senseless tragedy, reveals disturbing socioeconomic imbalances and is a failure on the government’s part.
Sports
Peglegs Lace Up for Upcoming Season
By Allison Eng, Lee-Ann Rushlow, Lumi Westerlund
As school starts up again, the Stuyvesant boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, prepare for another strong season.
Arts and Entertainment
Hans Zimmer in NYC: A Creative Take on Live Cinematic Orchestra
By Sarah Kim
Zimmer’s live performance covered so much ground, so well—not only temporally (with scores spanning decades of his life’s work) but also artistically (with practically every musical genre given its own time in the spotlight).
Arts and Entertainment
Humans of New York: Lessons for the World
A think-piece about how Humans of New York (HONY) compensates for what’s lost in mainstream news sources and how it combats our “culture of extremes.”
Arts and Entertainment
Yaa Gyasi Explores Lineage in “Homegoing”
A review of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi.
Features
Share Your Story: The Legacy of 9/11
Sixteen years ago today, a tragedy struck the United States and had an especially large impact on New York City and Stuyvesant. Since our 9/11...
Arts and Entertainment
The Legacy that “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812” Left Behind
Cozily nestled in the bustling streets of Times Square, the Imperial Theater was a world unto itself as an eager audience was introduced to rapturous,...
Sports
Your Guide to the 2017 NFL Season
Max says things he thinks… and probably will be wrong (again)
Arts and Entertainment
Jay Z Tackles The Music Video As a Cinematic Masterpiece
Jay Z’s new music video opens on a very familiar set…“Friends”? But where’s the music? Where’s Jay Z?
Arts and Entertainment
What “Basic” Really Means
An examination of the term “basic,” how it’s destructive, how it’s productive, how it affects popular culture, and how it can be used to degrade girls.
Arts and Entertainment
“Anastasia”: A Stunning Story of Self-Discovery
“Anastasia” the musical is a spectacular, grittier take on the story/movie w/ amazing music, awesome plotline, and great actors
Sports
Mimbas Striking for More
The Stuyvesant girls’ soccer team is gearing up for what is hopefully another successful season.
Sports
2017-2018 NBA Preseason Power Rankings
With the NBA offseason coming to a close, we rank all the teams in the NBA.
Arts and Entertainment
Teens and Ballet : A Work In Progress
Why are ballets not a part of teen culture?
Opinions
Reframing Affirmative Action at Stuyvesant
“Any concerns I have are somehow invalidated because I am both Black and Latino,” senior Eugene Thomas said. “Every single time I’ve ever discussed college, I’ve been told, ‘You're gonna get in wherever you want. Let's face it: you're black!’ like it's some proverbial golden ticket into the top universities.”
Arts and Entertainment
A Wonder of a Feminist
By Thomas Chen
“Wonder Woman” is a spectacular superhero film focusing on Diana Prince’s character and feminist mindset.
News
National Genes in Space Competition Won by Sophomore Elizabeth Reizis
Sophomore Elizabeth Reizis won the National Genes in Space competition for her experiment on the effects of microgravity on immune system cell differentiation, marking Stuyvesant’s second win in a row.
Arts and Entertainment
Spider-Man: How A High School Setting Brings The Franchise to its Peak
By Lily Yan
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” stands out from other superhero movies in that its protagonist accurately portrays the character of a high school student.
Humor
Dear Incoming Class of 2021…We Don’t Really Have Advice!
By Daniel Knopf
A summary of the totally useful and helpful posts that are in the “Dear Incoming Class of 2021...We Have Advice!” Facebook group.
Humor
An Obituary for My New Year’s Resolutions
“With your love by my side, I confidently ordered a Barron’s book that still sits peacefully undisturbed on my desk and has peeked out my...
Humor
Stuyvesant Incoming Class: A Closer Look
By Gilvir Gill
Café Amore, a pizzeria between Greenwich and West Broadway on Chambers Street, has seen a 300 percent increase in patrons, corresponding to a trend seen...
Humor
What Type of Stuy Student Are You?
By Alexandra Wen, Marie Ivantechenko
Find out which type of Stuy kid you are!
Opinions
Trumping Science: Trump’s War against Reality
By Artem Ilyanok, Unknown User
Scientific facts are the most objective and reliable metric for the validity of an idea or theory. As an institution that is held to the highest standards of honesty and reliability, it is the government's duty to inform its policy on science.
Opinions
A Discussion on Discussion
By Emily Hur
The freedom of open discussion is not as important as being mindful of sensitive issues related to our history of oppression.
Opinions
Still No Cellphones?
By Mia Gindis
In an elite school that boasts some of the best computer science and technology classes in the nation, the administration's approach toward electronics remains surprisingly obsolete.
Opinions
The Heart of Compassionate Medicine
By Jane Rhee
Patients should have the right to choose experimental treatments, but its role with the government and politics should be reconsidered.
Opinions
Greater Than Grenfell
The Grenfell Fire, more than being a senseless tragedy, reveals disturbing socioeconomic imbalances and is a failure on the government’s part.
Features
David Peng: Transition From Student to Teacher
By Max Mah
“Oh my God, I just failed the Peng test,” someone whispers in the hall, his face gaunt with fear. Almost every Thursday, geometry teacher David...
