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Students support the environment through participation in environmental awareness days, school-wide recycling initiatives, and working in the school garden.

Seven Rising Voices, One Climate Crisis

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

Burning forests. Melting glaciers. Rising oceans. As a high schooler, inheriting this ravaged earth can feel terrifying and overwhelming. But environmental destruction can also seem distant when overshadowed...

During golden hour at Brighton Beach, residents and visitors stroll along the iconic boardwalk, enjoying the sunset glow on the classic Brooklyn skyline. (Photo Credit:  GK tramrunner RU, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Brighton Beach: The Soviet Jewish Refuge in Brooklyn

Sophia Birman, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

On a walk through Brighton Beach, the air is thick with the scent of freshly baked pirozhki, the sounds of Russian pop music, and the sight of shop signs written in Cyrillic. Tucked beside the iconic boardwalk...

A man on a subway platform performs on his saxophone in the late afternoon. (Photo Credit: Sash Margrie Hunt / Unsplash)

The Train People’s Society: Underground Hustlers of the Subway

Hana Cleemann, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

Every weekday at 6 p.m., the city’s pulse quickens as 3.6 million New Yorkers pour into subway stations — especially at Columbus Circle, Penn Station, and Times Square — which are the heart of the...

Suri Wang ’25 (left), president Sophia One ’25 (middle), and Maysha Chowdhury ’25 (right) lead a Green Team discussion about an upcoming school-wide scavenger hunt.

Speak For the Trees: A Profile on Bronx Science’s Green Team

Aviv Kotok, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

As climate change accelerates, the impacts on our environment and society become increasingly concerning. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns that global temperatures could rise...

The Managing Editors and Editors-in-Chief of ‘The Science Survey,’ the writers of the March 2025 Advice Column, pose for a photo. From left to right are: Max Duracevic ’25, Nicholas Anderson ’25, Anna Koontz ’25, Krisha Soni ’25, Claire Elkin ’25, Tammy Lam ’25, Liza Greenberg ’25, Aviv Kotok ’25, Nora Torok ’25, and Lara Adamjee ’25. (Photo Credit: Alexander Thorp)

March 2025 Advice Column: Beating the Winter Slump, Relaxing After School, Romantic Advice, and More!

Hello Bronx Science! We, the Editors-in-Chief and Managing Editors of The Science Survey, are here to answer your questions. Fortunately, we have detailed advice from some of our senior students on...

This is the stage where the bride and groom and their families stood for hours to take pictures with the hundreds of guests who attended their wedding.

Glitz, Gold, and Tradition: Experiencing a South Indian Wedding

Samantha Nair, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

From the nauseating smell of dull airport air after getting off a sixteen hour flight from New York to Mumbai for my cousin’s wedding, to the jasmine, rose, and sandalwood mixture that intoxicated me...

What are your resolutions for the New Year? (Photo Credit: Jayden Lynch / Unsplash)

New Year, New Habits

Christina Kantlis, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025
As confetti falls, couples kiss, and celebrations happen, millions of people silently promise themselves: this new year will be different. Whether it is a pledge to shed those unwanted pounds, master a new skill, or simply live more mindfully, New Year’s resolutions offer a path of self-improvement. For many, these resolutions become a symbol of...
At every moment we decide whether to look forward or back, to dwell on our decisions or leave them behind us. (Photo Credit: Hadija / Unsplash)

‘If I Could Go Back’: Looking Back at Life Decisions

Yanic Valbrune, Staff Reporter March 6, 2025

Regret seems to plague everyone; whether you’re a teenager reflecting on an embarrassing conversation or an adult facing thousands in student debt, it is a part of the human condition that we can only...

Twelve Bronx Science students from the Class of 2025 are Regeneron Science Talent Scholars. Pictured are (Back Row, Left to Right): Joshua Manasse Cammerman ’25, Jayden Lin ’25, Myles Coven ’25, Michael Raziel ’25, Benjamin Gao ’25. (Front Row Left to Right): Mary Loukaitis ’25, Miranda Zhao ’25, Christopher Proccacino ’25, Liza Greenberg ’25, Vimala Albert ’25, Sidney Lin ’25, and Connie Chen ’25. (Photo Credit: Alexander Thorp)

Twelve Bronx Science Seniors Are Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars for 2025

Liza Greenberg, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

On the first floor of the Bronx High School of Science, in the hallway located outside of the main office, stretching from the Physics Wing to the Small Gym, numerous wooden and metallic plaques line the...

Tram 178, built in 1921 by Boon & Co., is still in great condition after more than 100 years of service. The trams receive routine maintenance in order to ensure that they are always ready for service.

A Tram Ride Through ‘Quake City’

Dara King, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

Looking up at the curved ceiling above me, a faded ad tells me that I could be a union-certified tram operator, with paid holidays and a guaranteed minimum wage. As I return my gaze to the scenery that...

Throughout the 1970s, Bronx streets were lined with structures such as the one pictured above. (Photo Credit: User Incantation on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Ashes of the Past: The Story of the South Bronx Fires

Isaiah Muniz, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

“We did not burn the South Bronx, we were the ones who saved it, ” said filmmaker Vivian Vasquez.  Imagine walking down the street, navigating the remnants of numerous buildings, stores, and homes....

Many students, including Henry Bardey ’25, chose to read Christy Brown’s 1989 memoir, 'My Left Foot,' for small group book clubs in in Dr. Katherine Montgomery’s new class at Bronx Science, Advanced Placement Literature: Science, Technology, and Medicine.

Classics Versus Contemporary: The Evolution of Bronx Science’s English Reading Lists Throughout the Decades

Liza Greenberg, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

An unlabeled, inconspicuous room on the second floor, located in the hallway of Bronx Science's English Department, ten feet to the right of the second floor elevator, is a modern-day time machine. Instead...

Here is a snapshot of Andrew Vazquez slicing meat for a sandwich, in Regina's Upper East Side Grocery.

Fellow New Yorkers, Who Do We Overlook in Our Daily Lives?

Bea Sireci, Spotlight Editor February 12, 2025

I woke up late.  As I bustled out of my house, I ran into my corner deli and said, “I’ll have a bagel, please.” Time was speeding by, yet the bagel had not even been cut. I tapped my foot again...

Rayhan Mehal ’26 is the founder of the Youth Medical Association nonprofit organization. He sought to create an “interactive environment” for like-minded individuals that hope to pursue medicine. “I hope to turn YMA into an even larger organization in the future, as YMA works together as a community to ensure it meets the needs and goals of the entire organization,” said Mehal.
(Photo provided by Rayhan Mehal; used by permission)

How Bronx Science’s Rayhan Mehal ’26 Founded a Nonprofit Organization That Partners With the Top Universities in New York City

Anayah Hogue, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

In the halls of Bronx Science, where the culture of competition to get into the nation's most prestigious colleges and universities is strong, students take many different approaches to make themselves...

Michael Boaz and another volunteer teach a class while students look in through the windows.

Classical Music in Tanzania: How the Daraja Music Initiative Introduces Music Education to Children

Gretchen Kamm, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

In a bustling school courtyard in Moshi, Tanzania, a small group of children eagerly run down a hallway to gather the instruments that they will need for their music lessons. Their faces light up with...

Inez Dickens comes from a distinguished political family. Her father, Lloyd E. Dickens was a successful businessman who served as a New York State Member representing Harlem between 1959 and 1964. Her uncle, Thomas K. Dickens, also represented Harlem in the Assembly before serving an impressive 32-year tenure as a New York State Supreme Court Justice.

Bronx Science Model United Nations Welcomes the World with WoMUN

Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

On November 12th, 2024, the Bronx Science Model United Nations team held its first Women in MUN (WoMUN) Committee of the school year, reigniting a cherished tradition that has been exclusive to the team...

The Elvis Presley statue, the big sign announcing clothes are 17.99 per pound, and the neon pink walls are all factors drawing thrifters into Flamingo’s Vintage Pound with high hopes. The store ended up being as loud and impressive as it looks.

An Urban Treasure Hunt: Experience the Best of Thrifting in New York City

Samantha Nair, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

“The Big Apple,” “The Capital of the World,” and “The City of Dreams.” New York City is as extraordinary as all of those names imply, but it also houses rats, packed living quarters, and some...

In 2024, Super Bowl LVIII became the most-watched program ever, averaging a staggering 123.4 million viewers across all platforms. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

February 2025 Crossword: Super Bowl Theme

Nora Torok, Staff Reporter February 3, 2025

Here is a head-on image of the American Museum of Natural History's Central Park West street entrance and facade. A banner for the Gilder Center hangs from an arch above the entrance doors. (Photo Credit: Alvaro Keding/© AMNH; used by permission)

A Museum’s New Perspective: The American Museum of Natural History’s Discovery Squad

Cooper Halpern, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025

Every third Sunday of the month, the American Museum of Natural History opens its doors to reveal a museum that is uninhabited by visitors. The Neanderthals lie still by their fire, the Tyrannosaurus rex...

Here, the Managing Editors, Copy Chiefs, and Editors-in-Chief of ‘The Science Survey,’ the writers of the December 2024 Advice Column, pose for a photo. From left to right are: Willa Huber ’26, Tori Wee ’25, Simone Ginsberg ’26, Winnie Huang ’25, Sophia Birman ’26, Alexandra Ghile ’26, Dara King ’25, Sasha White ’26, Marissa Talushllari ’25, and Amanda Ro ’26.

January 2025 Advice Column: Navigating School Life and Time Management, and More!

Hello Bronx Science! We, the Managing Editors, Copy Chiefs, and Editor-in-Chiefs of The Science Survey are here to answer your questions about student life and time management at Bronx Science, including...

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