Opinions
Green Colonialism: When Sustainability Sustains Inequality
Green energy resource neocolonialism is a detrimental form of exploitation, preventing developing nations from developing renewable energy infrastructure necessary for independence and economic growth.
Opinions
The Faucet, Not The Pipeline
By Niam Kaufman
The U.S. has spent decades protecting Gulf oil with carrier groups, and said nothing about the desalination infrastructure that actually keeps the Gulf alive.
Humor
Bridge Troll Gobbles Up Freshmen
The Tribeca Bridge becomes occupied by a freshman-eating troll.
News
A.P. Brian Moran returns to Stuyvesant
After nearly a year of absence coinciding with antisemitic graffiti found in the second-floor boys’ bathroom, Assistant Principal of Safety and Security Brian Moran has returned to Stuyvesant.
Features
Empanadas, Franglais, and Names
A reflection on being multicultural and how it influences my identity.
Science
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Addictive
By Faiza Rumman
Ultra-processed foods are becoming an increasingly dominant part of modern diets due to factors from a wide variety of areas, such as neuroscience, food engineering, and even psychology.
News
Stuyvesant Community Evacuates Due to Threat
Stuyvesant students and faculty evacuated the building on April 13 after the school received a “nonspecific threat.”
News
Stuyvesant’s Muslim Student Association Achieves First in MIST Regionals
By Aanya Baid, Bryan Boo, Dilasha Rawal, Farheen Rahman
Stuyvesant MSA wins first place in the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament for the fourth time in a row.
Sports
The Celtics’ Unexpected Success This Season
By Logan Brown
The Celtics’ impressive performance this year was driven by great coaching and unlikely players stepping up into important roles.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 14
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
The Downfall of Old Media is Actually Its Life Support
By Alice Frank
Social media, what has been viewed as the armageddon of traditional media, can actually be the one way its presence is sustained.
Opinions
Reversing Progress: The Cost of Mamdani’s “Caring” City
By Nayoung Lee
By prioritizing consent over intervention, the city trades safety for the idea of comfort, at the expense of both the public and individuals in need of help.
Arts and Entertainment
Making Our Domestic Relics
At the Saatchi Gallery, Domestic Relics—and most notably the works of Jennifer Jones—poignantly reveals how the objects of our domestic lives embody and shape the lives that pass through them.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
News
Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?
Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.
Features
Where Does Robotics’ Money Come From?
By Tiffany Wang
An inside look into the business machine powering Stuvesant’s largest student-run organization—and the team of teenagers behind it.
Arts and Entertainment
Project Hail Mary (2026) Reaches for the Stars
Project Hail Mary serves its purpose well as a hard Sci-Fi adaptation, even as some emotional depth is sacrificed for efficiency.
Arts and Entertainment
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Too Many Stars, Not Enough Story
By Kimberly Chen, Sara Bhuiyan
A review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with emphasis on its storytelling, character development, and its effectiveness as a sequel.
Science
Pollen: A Microscopic Trigger of Macroscopic Reactions
Pollen, despite being essential for economic stability and plant reproduction, can trigger a complex immune response that can lead to seasonal allergies.
Sports
Searching for Glory in March
By Janice Chen
A look into this year’s Women’s March Madness tournament.
Features
Finding Connection Through Connections: The Rise of Daily Puzzle Culture
The rise in popularity of The New York Times games, as well as puzzle culture in general, reflects how our generation seeks quick and daily mental challenges that shape habits and build communities.
Humor
Robots In War? The Empirics.
By Kevin Weng
There’s been a lot of hype about AI, but can it really stand up to the pressures of war?
Science
New Studies Show Dogs Existed Earlier Than Previously Thought
By Lorelai Kim
Two new studies analyzed the oldest dog genes yet identified and could provide clues as to where dogs originated.
Science
From Grief to Cardiac Crisis
What is heart syndrome and what is its significance in the human body?
Sports
New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation
New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.
Humor
The (Near) Destruction of Mercury
By John Zeng
A United Planets emergency meeting has been called to discuss the impending doom of Mercury
Features
Reflecting on the Phone Ban
Months after its implementation, Stuyvesant’s phone ban has produced mixed results—boosting focus for some students while disturbing schoolwork and time management for others.
Opinions
Set Students Up for Success: Mandate Financial Literacy Courses in New York
By Dinara Gargu
New York cannot keep treating financial literacy as optional when students are already making decisions about money without ever being taught how to do them.
Arts and Entertainment
Six Pieces of Musical Advice from Musicians in my Life
By Maggie Miao
I reached out to six of the most influential musicians on my own musical journey and asked them: What is one piece of advice you have for young musicians?
Humor
Mayor Mamdani Releases New Revolutionary Safety Plan
By Daniel Skarin, Timothy Leung
New York City’s new, cartoonish safety plan to lower crime rates.
Arts and Entertainment
Blackpink’s Deadline Marks a Long-Awaited yet Uneven Comeback
By Noah Choi
Nearly a decade into their reign as global icons, Blackpink returns with Deadline, which struggles to justify the group’s three-year hiatus due to uneven production quality.
News
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for Nationals
By Dilasha Rawal, Jayden Kim, Thehan Abeyweera, Zoe Lee
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed first in States on March 21, qualifying for Nationals.
Features
Away from the AP: Advanced Studies U.S. History
A look at the new pilot course: Advanced Studies US History.
Science
What is High Cortisol vs. Low Cortisol?
Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause weight fluctuations and the “High vs. Low Cortisol” trend deceives low cortisol levels as a positive health goal.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Student Library Monitors on Duty!
By Wenni Lu
Let’s explore what the library monitors do, what they enjoy about it, and why they choose to volunteer!
Science
How AI Is Reshaping and Disrupting Traditional Healthcare
By Aiden Chiu
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, enabling personalized treatment, accelerating drug development, and reshaping the future of medicine.
Sports
The Positive Mentality
By Nathan Lee
Meet Jacob Mui, co-captain of Stuyvesant’s varsity baseball team, the Peglegs.
Opinions
Green Colonialism: When Sustainability Sustains Inequality
Green energy resource neocolonialism is a detrimental form of exploitation, preventing developing nations from developing renewable energy infrastructure necessary for independence and economic growth.
Opinions
The Faucet, Not The Pipeline
By Niam Kaufman
The U.S. has spent decades protecting Gulf oil with carrier groups, and said nothing about the desalination infrastructure that actually keeps the Gulf alive.
Humor
Bridge Troll Gobbles Up Freshmen
The Tribeca Bridge becomes occupied by a freshman-eating troll.
News
A.P. Brian Moran returns to Stuyvesant
After nearly a year of absence coinciding with antisemitic graffiti found in the second-floor boys’ bathroom, Assistant Principal of Safety and Security Brian Moran has returned to Stuyvesant.
Features
Empanadas, Franglais, and Names
A reflection on being multicultural and how it influences my identity.
Features
Where Does Robotics’ Money Come From?
By Tiffany Wang
An inside look into the business machine powering Stuvesant’s largest student-run organization—and the team of teenagers behind it.
Science
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Addictive
By Faiza Rumman
Ultra-processed foods are becoming an increasingly dominant part of modern diets due to factors from a wide variety of areas, such as neuroscience, food engineering, and even psychology.
News
Stuyvesant Community Evacuates Due to Threat
Stuyvesant students and faculty evacuated the building on April 13 after the school received a “nonspecific threat.”
Arts and Entertainment
Project Hail Mary (2026) Reaches for the Stars
Project Hail Mary serves its purpose well as a hard Sci-Fi adaptation, even as some emotional depth is sacrificed for efficiency.
Arts and Entertainment
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Too Many Stars, Not Enough Story
By Kimberly Chen, Sara Bhuiyan
A review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with emphasis on its storytelling, character development, and its effectiveness as a sequel.
News
Stuyvesant’s Muslim Student Association Achieves First in MIST Regionals
By Aanya Baid, Bryan Boo, Dilasha Rawal, Farheen Rahman
Stuyvesant MSA wins first place in the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament for the fourth time in a row.
Science
Pollen: A Microscopic Trigger of Macroscopic Reactions
Pollen, despite being essential for economic stability and plant reproduction, can trigger a complex immune response that can lead to seasonal allergies.
Sports
Searching for Glory in March
By Janice Chen
A look into this year’s Women’s March Madness tournament.
Features
Finding Connection Through Connections: The Rise of Daily Puzzle Culture
The rise in popularity of The New York Times games, as well as puzzle culture in general, reflects how our generation seeks quick and daily mental challenges that shape habits and build communities.
Sports
The Celtics’ Unexpected Success This Season
By Logan Brown
The Celtics’ impressive performance this year was driven by great coaching and unlikely players stepping up into important roles.
Humor
Robots In War? The Empirics.
By Kevin Weng
There’s been a lot of hype about AI, but can it really stand up to the pressures of war?
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 14
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
The Downfall of Old Media is Actually Its Life Support
By Alice Frank
Social media, what has been viewed as the armageddon of traditional media, can actually be the one way its presence is sustained.
Opinions
Reversing Progress: The Cost of Mamdani’s “Caring” City
By Nayoung Lee
By prioritizing consent over intervention, the city trades safety for the idea of comfort, at the expense of both the public and individuals in need of help.
Arts and Entertainment
Making Our Domestic Relics
At the Saatchi Gallery, Domestic Relics—and most notably the works of Jennifer Jones—poignantly reveals how the objects of our domestic lives embody and shape the lives that pass through them.
Science
New Studies Show Dogs Existed Earlier Than Previously Thought
By Lorelai Kim
Two new studies analyzed the oldest dog genes yet identified and could provide clues as to where dogs originated.
Features
The Perfect Summer Treat: 16 Handles or Downtown Yogurt?
Through interviews and firsthand experiences, students and employees compare 16 Handles and Downtown Yogurt, evaluating everything from toppings to texture to determine which shop comes out on top.
Sports
World Baseball Classic Overview
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
News
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for Nationals
By Dilasha Rawal, Jayden Kim, Thehan Abeyweera, Zoe Lee
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed first in States on March 21, qualifying for Nationals.
Features
Away from the AP: Advanced Studies U.S. History
A look at the new pilot course: Advanced Studies US History.
News
Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?
Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.
Science
From Grief to Cardiac Crisis
What is heart syndrome and what is its significance in the human body?
Sports
New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation
New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.
Humor
The (Near) Destruction of Mercury
By John Zeng
A United Planets emergency meeting has been called to discuss the impending doom of Mercury
Science
What is High Cortisol vs. Low Cortisol?
Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause weight fluctuations and the “High vs. Low Cortisol” trend deceives low cortisol levels as a positive health goal.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Student Library Monitors on Duty!
By Wenni Lu
Let’s explore what the library monitors do, what they enjoy about it, and why they choose to volunteer!
Features
Reflecting on the Phone Ban
Months after its implementation, Stuyvesant’s phone ban has produced mixed results—boosting focus for some students while disturbing schoolwork and time management for others.
Opinions
Set Students Up for Success: Mandate Financial Literacy Courses in New York
By Dinara Gargu
New York cannot keep treating financial literacy as optional when students are already making decisions about money without ever being taught how to do them.
Arts and Entertainment
Six Pieces of Musical Advice from Musicians in my Life
By Maggie Miao
I reached out to six of the most influential musicians on my own musical journey and asked them: What is one piece of advice you have for young musicians?
Science
How AI Is Reshaping and Disrupting Traditional Healthcare
By Aiden Chiu
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, enabling personalized treatment, accelerating drug development, and reshaping the future of medicine.
Humor
Mayor Mamdani Releases New Revolutionary Safety Plan
By Daniel Skarin, Timothy Leung
New York City’s new, cartoonish safety plan to lower crime rates.