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Melanie Lin ’22 uses her Apple Pencil, which not only has the benefits of a regular stylus, but is pressure sensitive, allowing users to control opacity and more with a flick of their wrists.

iPads: Rec or Wreck?

Ariana Ng, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

The popular TikTok influencer Keyon said, “Every time I see somebody whose life [is] together or is at peace in life, they've got an iPad.” Thousands of videos from others, posted under this audio...

One of the best ways to find out which college is best for you is to visit campuses, attend classes, and talk to current students. It is important to get a feel for the school that you’ll want to attend for the next few years. With COVID-19 restrictions waning on many campus, in person visits are becoming more available.

Advice From Bronx Science Seniors on the College Application Process

Chanel Richardson, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

Visit colleges and universities, apply to several of them, keep your grades up, participate in a few extracurriculars, and be a well-rounded student. The name doesn’t matter; if a school doesn’t have...

Here is the United States Capitol Building, the site of the riots on January 6th, 2021.

Fourteen Months After the Capitol Riot – A Disappointing Reflection on our Country’s Biggest Judicial Failures

Sophie Livingstone, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

January 6th, 2021, is a date that will be taught in  U.S. history classrooms ten years from now as a prime example of the fragility of democracy. The events on that day will go down in American history...

Here is a yard sign with a message advocating change with gerrymandering laws in Wisconsin.

The Fight to End Gerrymandering in America

Rahm Rodkey, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

The 2018 midterm elections were supposed to be a “Blue Wave” -- with democratic turnout set to be monumental. The result was somewhat underwhelming. In North Carolina, Republicans won slightly more...

Bosco Verticale, also known as the Vertical Forest, is a sustainable residential structure in Milan, Italy, that highlights the importance of adding sustainability into the daily lives of people.

The Legacy of Sustainable Architecture, For Your Generation and Mine

Sarah Infante, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

The basis of every society is its infrastructure, the way communities interact, how people go about their daily lives, and how successful we as a group of people will be over time. With the current technological...

The Parthenon’s most recent restoration project was completed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the project came with controversy, as it paved over much of the Acropolis’ natural terrain.

Give Back the Elgin Marbles

Carolyn Chui, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

The year was 1687. The towering Doric columns, ornate marble metopes, and friezes of the Parthenon stood strong in their faded glory. The marble behemoth had long lost the colorful hues decorating its...

In our increasingly competitive world for top jobs, it all comes down to this question: who can sell themself best?

The Effective Exploitation of the Self

Cadence Chen, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

There should be a stability that comes with “making it.” This is not in the artistic sense where someone has made a scrapbook or a garden, or making it to train, where there is an end to the tracks....

The internet is available to everyone, and everywhere. It provides explanation, and relays information to those who don’t know and are unclear about something. With that being said, in the end, the choice to be uninformed is simply yours if you are determined to dodge the news.

Stay Informed. Be Present. Be Aware.

Sirajum Munira, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

Sitting on the sofa, you scroll through your social media feed mindlessly -- until your eyes rest on a post about the ongoing genocide in China regarding the Uighur Muslims. Eyebrows furrowing, you parse...

Here is a mashup between Andy Warhol’s signature style of pop art and some common themes among NFTs, with a bitcoin anchoring the whole piece.

NFTs in the Age of Digital Reproduction

Rahib Taher, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

A leopard print ape, with one diamond stud earring, obnoxious 3D glasses, a grimy undershirt, and a careless expression. A blue skinned man in 64 bit, with a white face mask, a beanie colored in the intersection...

States across the country are moving in different directions with voter rights legislation ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections.

Our Democracy Undermined: Voter Suppression Bills Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections

Ryan Ahmed, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

As the Biden administration continues to work with Democratic legislators to push for the enactment of voting rights protections, it must contend with the growing number of bills introduced in the 2022...

Hundreds make their way down a packed street in Hong Kong, which currently has a population of around 7.76 million. That statistic is slated to grow to around 8.2 million by the 2040s, before declining to 7.72 million by 2066.

Too Many of Us or Too Few?

Declan Hilfers, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

One of the most wide-reaching debates from economics’ history has surged — whether Earth’s human population has a limit, and if we could be careening towards imminent disaster as millions and millions...

Reading works from diverse authors resonates with Bronx Science students and teachers. Here, Genevieve Morange ‘22 is reading The Idiot, a semi-autobiographical novel by Turkish-American author Elif Batuman. Selin, the main character, is a linguistics student at Harvard who struggles to fathom adulthood, the world, and her own identity.

Classic Literature is Monochrome: The Need for Reshaping the Western Canon

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter March 13, 2022

My eyes dart between the variety of leather bound classics on the bookshelves at Barnes & Noble, each title inviting my curiosity. The Great Gatsby. Little Women. 1984. Frankenstein.  While...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have served as fashion accessories for some and essential protection against COVID-19 for others (especially those wearing KN95 and N95 masks).

What is Mask Fishing?

Rose Marabello, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

“Woah, that person looks so different without their mask on!” If you have thought this, then you might have fallen victim to the phenomenon of mask fishing, made possible by the widespread use of...

Net International Migration to the United States was equal to 247,000 people according to the United States Census. (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/12/net-international-migration-at-lowest-levels-in-decades.html)

Immigration: An Economic Issue

Anton Karp, Staff Reporter March 7, 2022

Around the world, nativist ideas have rapidly grown in popularity. The fuel for this ideology's popularity has, more than anything else, been fear. Both xenophobia and economic insecurity in the poorest...

Has wearing college merchandise to school gotten out of hand?

Is It Insensitive to Wear College Merchandise at School?

Ben Raab, Staff Reporter March 7, 2022

The college admissions process tends to be one of the more stressful periods of high school for students. At Bronx Science, where highly motivated students thrive in a prestigious, highly competitive academic...

Here is Mayor Eric Adams at the opening of the ADA accessible Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum station.

Bronx Science Students’ Opinions on Mayor Eric Adams

Saamiya Ahmed, Staff Reporter March 7, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams took office on January 1st, 2021, and immediately he has become a divisive topic in the Bronx Science hallways. His positions on eliminating remote learning options for public school students,...

“I think that award shows are  a nice concept, but they can create unnecessary strife for both producers of entertainment and consumers,” said  Kamar Farquhar 22.

Do We Still Need Award Shows?

Tzvi Kalb, Staff Reporter March 7, 2022

Last month, the Golden Globes took place, but without many of its hallmark embellishments: there were no celebrities, no red carpet, and no live broadcast. NBC, the network that normally airs the event,...

President Joe Bidens approval rating stands at 42.6% as of March 6th, 2022.

A Critique of Biden’s First Year as President

Griffin Weiss, Staff Writer March 6, 2022

President Joseph Biden has had a rough past year. Since his inauguration on January 20th, 2021, he has struggled with maintaining high approval ratings. For his first few months in office, Biden maintained...

 I’m not a huge fan of Vice President Kamala Harris. While I don’t know a whole lot about what she has done due to other Democrats’ obstruction, I know enough to know she’s not a good fit for Vice President.“ You have to work and prove yourself to the country after those first months are up, said an anonymous Bronx Science student.

Why Vice President Kamala Harris Has Low Approval Ratings

Melanie Lin, Staff Reporter March 5, 2022

According to the Rasmussen Report, Vice President Kamala Harris’ approval ratings dropped to an all-time low of 39% in December 2021. With 50% of respondents strongly opposing her, this is an alarming...

Our historically all-girls robotics team, the FeMaidens, is building more than just a robot – they are building their futures.

The Future of Women: Breaking Barriers

Miao Ting Zhen, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

On December 12th, 2021 Miss India, Harnaaz Sandu was crowned Miss Universe, earning the first Miss Universe India victory in the past twenty-one years. Just four days later, Emma Broyles, a Korean-American...

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