A Review of the Netflix Documentary: Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’
Cadence Chen, Staff Reporter
July 1, 2020
Former First Lady, lawyer, author, wife, and mother. Michelle Obama's experience as a little girl from the South Side of Chicago growing up to become the First Lady from 2009 - 2017 is one that inspires and teaches many. On November 13, 2018, Michelle Obama released her autobiography Becoming, which ...
Opposites Attract Rings True: A Review of ‘The Lovebirds’
Victoria Diaz, Staff Reporter
July 1, 2020
Because of the coronavirus pandemic and necessary social distancing requirements in place, many students across the country are struggling to keep themselves busy. Some spend their time creating art, working, or even brainstorming and creating business plans. Regardless of the hobbies and interests that...
A Complex Character: A Review of ‘Never Have I Ever’
Lavanya Manickam, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
I will admit, when 'Never Have I Ever' first came out on Netflix, I was wary to watch it. I put off watching it for weeks, mostly out of the fear that the show would be another show fulfilling the stereotypes of an Indian-American girl. I had read that the star of the show was named Maitreyi Ramakri...
Twenty Anthophiles, Fifteen Hours, And a Whole Lot of Flowers: Netflix’s ‘The Big Flower Fight’
Jamie Lee Nicolas, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
Oh, sugar honey iced tea! This show was something. Imagine twenty anthophiles (lovers of flowers), fifteen hours, and a whole lot of flowers. Viewers got all of this and more in Netflix’s new series The Big Flower Fight, where teams of amateur florists from around the world came together in Maidstone, Englan...
La Casa De Papel: The King of Heist Shows
Junseo Lee, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
To start off, I personally dislike the English translation for the title of this show, Money Heist. It’s a plain, crude, yet attention-grabbing title that doesn’t deliver justice to the sheer brilliance of the show. La Casa De Papel directly translates to “The House of Paper," a title that encap...
Summer Travel Plans Canceled? Take a Virtual Trip to a Museum
Shira Mansell, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
The puzzle industry cannot keep up with demand, Netflix traffic is at an all-time high, and dates are more forgettable than ever. It can be difficult to break the monotony. However, efforts to bring outside activities online continue, and museums are no exception. If you are looking to go on an expeditio...
Bronx Science’s Quarantine Cookbook
Montana Lee, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
Hello, readers! I hope you’ve been staying safe, healthy, and engaged during quarantine. To fill the time, many of you have been reading the newspaper, which makes us reporters very happy. The Science Survey’s wonderful EICs also recently published a reassuring advice column for coping with q...
Fashion and Quarantine
Rose Marabello, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
The biggest fashion event of this year, the Met Gala, was postponed indefinitely on March 16, 2020, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, leaving many avid fashion enthusiasts very disappointed that they would not be able to attend. The cancellation led a lot of fans to speculate what their favorite celebrities...
TikTok Food Hacks
Tina Ou, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
Since the imposition of a state-wide stay-at-home order due to the Coronavirus pandemic, individuals have been spending more money on groceries and less on clothes and transportation. Many students have ventured out of their comfort zones and taken on the field of culinary education. TikTok, one of the f...
How ‘She-Ra’ Opens a New Chapter in the History of Animation
Sophie Livingstone, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
Throughout the years, the standard for animated works has changed dramatically. Only thirty years ago, animated television shows were meant to be an easy way that companies could get children to buy toys. Now, children’s animation is held to a much higher standard, with a heavy emphasis on themes and ...
Will One Direction Come Back?
Spencer McQuaig, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
“You and me got a whole lot of history/So don't let it go, we can make some more, we can live forever,” sang One Direction in 2015 on their hit single, “History.” Many people our age remember One Direction as a cheesy boyband who made mediocre music at best, but to the former and cur...
Lockdown Blues For Musicians
Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
As our country shut down in March 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, so did musicians’ prospects of playing gigs at concert halls and music festivals across America. With coronavirus-related restrictions expected to continue into the summer of 2020, many artists are unsure how they will support th...
Why You Should Watch ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’
Joanna Zhao, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
If you’re looking for a new show to watch during quarantine and the time of the Coronavirus pandemic, you could try watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Why watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine? (Warning: slight spoilers ahead!) Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a sitcom that centers around a fictional police precinct in B...
A Review of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Pinkey Lam, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
With much anticipation, the Avatar: The Last Airbender series finally released on Netflix on May 15, 2020, leaving thousands of fans binge watching the show. Many generations have grown up watching the series as children, which is why there has been so much excitement surrounding this release. The show quick...
Green Monsters: The Rise of Eco-Horror Movies Due to Climate Change Concerns
Sylvie Koenigsberg, Staff Reporter
June 19, 2020
In 1954, Godzilla rampaged through Tokyo as a response to the growing cultural fear of nuclear warfare after the end of World War II. George Romero, widely regarded as the father of the zombie film, drew inspiration from class warfare, racial tensions, and economic inequality in the United States when c...
Bored? Try Watching Some YouTube Video Essays!
Tyler Pelayo, Staff Reporter
June 19, 2020
Essays. 500 words or more, usually due within a week or two, are the bane of every highschooler’s existence. But, what if someone told you that millions of people watch essays on Youtube - that pieces like the papers students spend hours on at 1 a.m. have hours of watch time? Enter, video essays. 1...
Review of DORI: A YouTube Channel For Art Journaling
Melanie Lin, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2020
Students at Bronx Science are often so caught up in schoolwork and extracurriculars that hobbies leave the picture. Luckily, during quarantine, we can still observe hobbies that we would otherwise like to have when school is in session. If you are into journaling as a hobby, you should know about DO...
Tom Cruise and NASA Work Together on First Movie to Be Filmed in Space
Saad Khandakar, Staff Reporter
June 17, 2020
On May 5, 2020, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine confirmed that the company will be working with Tom Cruise to film the first ever movie shot in space. Upon its announcement, many people were shocked by the planned venture but not surprised by Cruise’s involvement with the project. Elon Musk, th...
What Should I Watch on Netflix During Quarantine?
Joanna Zhao, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
Are you looking for a new show to watch on Netflix? After two months of being in quarantine, it can feel like you have seen it all. Netflix’s seemingly never-ending catalog of movies and shows to choose from might make it intimidating for those who do not know what they want to watch next. If you need...
The Latest Fantasy: A Review of ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’
Milène Klein, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy VII (FF7) has since become one of the most celebrated and well-loved Japanese role playing games (JRPGs) in history. From a company whose releases are filled with remakes, remasters, and DLC, which has both frustrated and pleased fans over the years, it is no s...
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