Janna Wang (janna-wang)

jwang30 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Janna Wang (‘23) is a News writer. Her favorite topic to write about is student life, especially events and activities within Stuyvesant. In her free time, she enjoys making niche playlists, painting, and attending to her plants.

Introducing Stuyvesant’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Rebecca Bao, Sarah Diaz

Stuyvesant’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (DEI) explains its initiatives and plans for the 2022-2023 school year.

Issue 4, Volume 113

Sophomore Caucus: Olivia Dogan and Salioudian Barry

Janna Wang, Nicole Liu

Issue 16, Volume 112

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Mr. Peng: The Solo Act

Anisha Singhal, Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Lauren Lee, Maya Nelson

The Personal Finance elective taught by Peng has become one of the most sought-after courses at Stuyvesant, leading to students’ desire for an expansion of the course.

Issue 15, Volume 112

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Fall 2021 Reopening Updates

Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Ziying Jian

With the 2021-2022 school year approaching, Stuyvesant prepares its reopening on September 13 through various changes and measures to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.

Issue 1, Volume 112

Loves in the Stairs

Janna Wang, Zifei Zhao

Issue 0, Volume 112

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Addressing Nepotism at Stuyvesant

Janna Wang, Sathirtha Mondal, Shafiul Haque, Zifei Zhao

By being more informed about nepotism and the superficial drawbacks it entails, we would be able to enhance the morale of the Stuyvesant community and culture of solidarity within our extracurriculars.

Issue 0, Volume 112

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Investigating Stuyvesant’s Uncontested Elections

Janna Wang, Maggie Sansone, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sakura Yamanaka

Concerns arise amidst the uncontested Student Union, Junior Caucus, and Senior Caucus elections for the 2021-2022 school year.

Issue 17, Volume 111

Innocence Project Exoneree Huwe Burton Speaks to Stuyvesant

Janna Wang, Samia Islam, Ziying Jian

Biology teacher Dr. Jeffery Horenstein invites Innocence Project exoneree Huwe Burton to speak to the students in his Forensic Science class in addition to the Stuyvesant community about his wrongful conviction.

Issue 16, Volume 111

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Stuyvesant Alumnus James Blachly (’98) Wins a Grammy Award

Janna Wang, Mary Lee, Pulindu Weerasekara

Stuyvesant alumnus James Blachly (’98) won a Grammy award in Best Classical Solo Vocal Album for his recording of “The Prison.”

Issue 14, Volume 111

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Dr. Greenwald Leads the Ellington Project

Janna Wang, Juni Park, Maggie Sansone, Rifath Hossain, Sakura Yamanaka

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, history teacher Dr. Lisa Greenwald has helped her community by leading the Ellington Project, centered around donating to those in need.

Issue 13, Volume 111

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Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Hosts Student Town Hall

Alec Shafran, Jady Chen, Janna Wang

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang hosted a town hall webinar for NYC high school students to respond to questions and concerns about his political campaign.

Issue 12, Volume 111

StuySquad Hosts Annual Performance Virtually

James Kang, Janna Wang, Jess Zhang, Sarah Huynh

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, StuySquad hosted its first virtual annual dance performance over YouTube on February 1.

Issue 11, Volume 111

Teachers Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Christina Wang, Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Maggie Sansone, Nada Hameed, Sakura Yamanaka

Teachers at Stuyvesant have started to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as it has begun to be administered to educators.

Issue 10, Volume 111

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Student Union Mid-Year Check-In

Eugene Yoo, Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Jenny Liu, Maggie Sansone, Mozen Kalefa, Ruiwen Tang, Sakura Yamanaka

The Spectator reviews the progress of the Student Union and the Caucuses with their initiatives and campaign goals so far this virtual year.

Issue 10, Volume 111

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Stuyvesant Cancels Plans to Administer the PSAT

Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Rifath Hossain

Stuyvesant canceled its plans to host the PSAT on January 26 due to school closure and weekly COVID-19 positivity rates increases in the city.

Issue 9, Volume 111

Administration Alters Finals Week Amid Online Classes

Eugene Yoo, Jady Chen, Janna Wang, Kai Li

The DOE has mandated Regents Week to be instructional days, changing Stuyvesant’s administration of final exams.

Issue 9, Volume 111

Students Take Covid-Era Tests and Competitions

Isabella Jia, Jakob Gorisek-Gazze, Janna Wang, Neil Sarkar, Pulindu Weerasekara

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many tests, including the AMC, Science Olympiad exams, and the Independent School Entrance Exams, have adjusted accordingly to a virtual test-taking setting.

Issue 8, Volume 111

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Ongoing Delay of the SHSAT Elicits Concern

Andy Chen, Ezra Lee, Janna Wang, Joshua Wong, Katie Ng, Rajhasree Paul

The DOE’s ongoing delay of registration for the SHSAT and a lack of information regarding this year’s high school admissions cycle has elicited varying responses from middle schoolers, parents, prep organizations, and specialized high school administrators.

Issue 7, Volume 111

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Stuyvesant Implements Community Building Initiatives

Alec Shafran, Janna Wang, Michelle Lu, Ruiwen Tang

In order to bolster student engagement during remote learning, Stuyvesant has begun various schoolwide community building initiatives, including tours around the buildings, homeroom Mix&Match meetings, and Flipgrid conversations.

Issue 6, Volume 111

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Administration Alters Freshmen Math and Science Course Placement

Jady Chen, James Lee, Janna Wang, Maggie Sansone

This school year, Stuyvesant made the decision to remove Enriched Geometry and use SHSAT scores to decide AP science course placement for the class of 2024.

Issue 5, Volume 111

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What "Voting" as High School Students Looks Like

Ana-Maria Skaricic, Isabella Jia, Janna Wang

In preparation for the November 3 election, Stuyvesant students have been politically involved by organizing various initiatives to encourage voting.

Issue 4, Volume 111

Stuyvesant Reduces Number of Blended Cohorts

Janna Wang, Lexi Chen, Nada Hameed

Starting on October 19, Stuyvesant reduced the number of blended cohorts from four to two.

Issue 4, Volume 111

Stuyvesant Administration Updates Grading Framework

Alice Zhu, Ezra Lee, Janna Wang, Rajhasree Paul

Principal Seung Yu and the Stuyvesant administration have released an updated school-wide grading framework for the upcoming school year.

Issue 3, Volume 111

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Stuyvesant to Host Virtual Camp Stuy Part I

Fahima Miajee, Janna Wang, Jenny Liu, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Stuy Part I will be held on June 19 virtually through Zoom.

Issue 17, Volume 110