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The Science Survey

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The Science Survey

Pictured is a satirical depiction from 1792, entitled 'Nincumpoop in high glee'; the left features the King, George III, and Queen Charlotte, both monarchs of the United Kingdom. On the right is Dundas, a Royal Navy Officer, procuring a letter with a broken seal. Dundas leans forward and says, "Seringapatam is taken! Tippo is wounded! & Millions of Pagodas secured." George III replies "Tally ho! ho! ho! ho!" and Queen Charlotte, beside him, states, "O the dear, sweet Pagodas." (Image Credit: British Museum, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Can You Tell Satire From the News? Most Bronx Science Students Could Not.

Ella Goodstein, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

Satire loves drama. From farce in open-air theaters to modern-day hosts slipping jokes in their shows, satire has persistently reserved its spot as a channel for critique. It’s interesting—it’s been...

Pictured is a 2013 photo of Mount Denali, federally designated as Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain peak in North America. (Photo Credit: Christoph Strässler from Oberdorf BL, Schweiz, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Mount McKinley or Mount Denali?

Alexandra Ghile, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

In 1896, just 29 years after the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, William Dickey led a journey through Alaska. He and his three companions heard of gold discovered in the Cook Inlet and decided...

Students in a Washington, D.C. classroom recite the Pledge of Allegiance in 1899, reflecting the historical role of public schools in shaping national identity. (Photo Credit: Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Public Schools Under Siege: How Politics Are Shaping Education

Sophia Birman, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

​​Public education in the United States has long been celebrated as a pillar of democracy and a means for social mobility. Yet, beneath this ideal, schools have persistently served as battlegrounds...

Sir Frank Francis Bernard Dicksee's 1885 painting entitled 'Chivalry' perfectly encapsulates the romantic ideals of protection and honor, notions that were once central to society’s understanding of heroism. The painting now works as a visible reminder of how those principles are still developing, moving from large-scale gestures to routine actions of respect for one another. (Image Credit: Frank Bernard Dicksee, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Chivalry in the Modern Age

Nora Torok, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

In the hallways of any modern high school, the word "chivalry" might sound like something ripped from a dusty old textbook or the script of a medieval drama. Yet, despite its ancient roots in knighthood...

Haiti is a small country in the Caribbean, located on the left side of Hispaniola. Since its establishment, it has faced constant adversity, from natural disasters to political corruption. Often, it seems as if the people of Haiti have never been given time to breathe. Now, Haiti faces a new crisis, possibly bigger than any it has been faced with before. (Photo Credit: Bailey Torres / Unsplash)

Haitian Immigration: A Story of Never-Ending Struggle

Yanic Valbrune, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

I remember laughing when I watched the now infamous debate between President Trump and Former Vice President Harris when President Trump said “They’re [Haitian people] eating the dogs. They’re eating...

 Book bans have existed for as long as governments have existed, and in turn, so have advocates for the liberty of free speech. (Photo Credit: John Ramspott from Oxford, GA, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

A Dangerous Foreshadowing: Book Bans in 2025

Nicole J. Zhou, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

The earliest recorded destruction of books dates back to 213 BCE, when Chinese Emperor Qin Shui Huang facilitated the burning of all books he found spreading “misinformation.” Contrary to what he claimed,...

Protesters fought to stop the transgender military ban in 2017. President Trump just tried to reinstate the ban, but it has been blocked by a federal judge in an ongoing saga of legal battles. (Photo Credit: Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Trump is Spreading Misinformation About Transgender People: Complacency is Catastrophic When Their Rights Are at Risk

Cielle Voulgarides, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

On February 14th, 2025, the National Park Service removed the all mentions of transgender individuals and supplanted “LGBTQ+” with “LGB” on the Stonewall National Monument Website, Their decision...

As the U.S. Capitol stands tall, the shifting global order hints at a future where American hegemony is no longer unchallenged. (Photo Credit: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The End of an Era: America’s Waning Hegemony in a Multipolar World

Leif Emery, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025

Following the Second World War, the United States emerged as the leading world power in nearly every aspect. While foreign countries such as the Soviet Union, Germany, and Japan were ravaged by years of...

Here is a general view of the U.S. Capitol, located in Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Benoit Tessier)

Glass is Fragile, So Why Haven’t We Shattered the Glass Ceiling?

Gwyneth Mahase, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Women’s role in politics has constantly been growing throughout history. Long before the 19th Amendment was passed, women influenced politics as lobbyists, activists, and fundraisers, and they have always...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detain a man after conducting a raid at the Cedar Run apartment complex in Denver, Colorado, U.S. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Kevin Mohatt)

Round Two: Deportation Numbers Soar During Second Trump Administration

Jinha Yoo, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

“ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight.” This odious caption was posted by the official White House account on X (formerly known as Twitter) on February 18th, 2025. Since President Donald Trump’s...

While DEIA does primarily focus on the inclusion and acceptance of marginalized races, it also applies to those in the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, religious minorities, and veterans. (Photo Credit: Zacqueline Baldwin / Unsplash)

The Right’s War Against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

Praise Uhunmwangho, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Sleepy gray clouds peppered the darkening sky on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, only to disperse when the clock struck 5:00 p.m. The time had finally come for the deadline that President Donald Trump set...

Elon Musk holds up a chainsaw onstage during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on February 20th, 2025. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Nathan Howard)

A Historical Crossroads: How Political Theory Can Explain Today’s Turmoil

Cooper Halpern, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

“History is seasonal, and winter is coming.” These ominous words, penned by William Strauss, capture the essence of generational theory, a cyclical vision of history where societies rise, unravel,...

Glacial calving is becoming more common. Calving is a process where large amounts of ice break off from the main glacier and become icebergs. Calving contributes significantly to rising sea levels, making the acceleration of this process all the more urgent to address. (Photo Credit: David Levine from Portland, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Melting Away: The Crucial Need to Save Earth’s Glaciers

Anthony Ortega, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The United States is one of the most geologically diverse nations in the world. From the tropics of Hawaii and the swamps of Louisiana, to the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado and the untamed tundras of Alaska,...

Slowing the spread of judgment towards multiracial individuals brings us one step closer to a judgment-free society for all races. (Photo Credit: Curated Lifestyle / Unsplash)

The Community’s Impact on Multiracial Identities

Allegra Mark, Staff Reporter April 26, 2025

When I tell people that I’m multiracial, I get a variety of questions. “What countries are your parents from?” “How many races are you a mix of?” “What ethnicities do you identify yourself...

Pictured is the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French in 1885. It sits on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. For over a century, the Statue has symbolized the American values of freedom and democracy. (Photo Credit: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

We Are All Dreamers

Melissa Zhou, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

We the People of the United States of America... The British sent optimistic settlers and prospective entrepreneurs to the 13 colonies during the 17th Century. The royal colonies were created in order...

Pictured is a still-life composition, composed of fruits and ceramics.

From Pencil to Paper: How to Master the Art of Expression

Liah Igel, Staff Reporter April 24, 2025

A pencil on paper. Etchings of drawings: feelings, experiences, and memories. To many, drawing is rather boring, if not tedious and unenjoyable. But, to others, it’s a form of expression.  Painting,...

Five years ago, Covid-19 was the cause of a pandemic that would change our lives forever. (Photo Credit: CDC / Unsplash)

Five Years Later: The Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare and Society

Haley Duleau, Staff Reporter April 22, 2025

Five years ago, our lives changed drastically.  COVID-19 killed millions of people, forcing society to adapt to a new way of life. I remember being told that I would have two weeks off of school. However,...

Language influences the way people are seen and how they navigate different spaces. (Photo Credit: Raphael Schaller / Unsplash)

The Art of Code-Switching: Language as a Tool of Survival

Anayah Hogue, Staff Reporter April 22, 2025

AAVE, professionally known as African American Vernacular English, can be traced five centuries back in history to the beginning of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Enslaved West Africans, who spoke  a...

A Bronx Science student uses her time to get ahead with homework assignments utilizing one of the great environments the school has to offer, the library.

Struggling With Productivity

Megan Pattanakul, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

After a long stressful day of school, the last thing I would want to do is homework. In fact, I would love to just eat and watch my Netflix show or even take a nice, long nap. It’s really nice until...

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Liah Igel, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

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