May 2020 Advice Column: Quarantine Edition
Daniela Castro, Sofia Mahairas, Celeste Abourjeili, Leann Goldberg, and Kaitlyn Romanger
May 15, 2020
Hey, Bronx Science! We hope that you are all still staying safe and healthy during our continued quarantine. We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone, so we wanted to do a special Quarantine Advice Column. We just wanted to answer some of your questions and help ease some uncertainty ...
Juniors: This One’s For You! Advice From a Senior on Navigating the College Process During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mayesha Soshi, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the American education system has experienced immense changes, from transitioning into a remote learning environment, to canceling standardized testing and shortening Advanced Placement examinations to 45 minutes. All of these changes have come as a sudden adjustment for the cu...
Zoom University 2024
Jean Namgung, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
At last, the day has finally come -- students beaming brighter than ever in caps and gowns as the whole room commemorates their four years of high school. It’s graduation. However, for the class of 2020 in high schools across the country, they will not stride across the grand stage in front of the...
The Experience of Ramadan During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Areebah Qutub, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2020
This year, Ramadan started at sunset on April 23, 2020. For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a month filled with acts of worship, celebration, and community. In this holy month, Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, in order to physically detox their bodies a...
Socializing While Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Darya Lollos, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is still going strong, and it is incredibly important for people to practice social distancing in order to reduce the spread of the virus. Current social distancing measures have been effective in reducing the rate of infection. As Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top inf...
Baking Cupcakes, Making Zoom Calls, and Running Nine Miles: A Glimpse Into Birthday Celebrations Under Quarantine
Ellora Klein, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
While it may seem like the opposite of a party to spend your special day in quarantine, March, April, and May 2020 students have found their quarantine-birthdays to be less dreadful than expected. Holding onto a piece of normalcy like a birthday celebration during a global pandemic may seem trivial, but ...
Seniors’ Last Words on Virtual Celebrations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Daniela Castro, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2020
“Canceled,” “suspended,” and “pushed back” are words that the Class of 2020 have come to be all too familiar with over the past couple of months. Schools have been closed for nearly two months now, and it has been officially announced by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that they will not reopen...
Coping with Being Cooped Up: Hobbies During Quarantine
Raitah Jinnat, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2020
On March 15, 2020, Bill DeBlasio announced that New York City schools would be closed to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. While originally anticipating for them to reopen on April 20, it has now become clear that schools will be closed for the rest of the academic year. On May 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo...
Podcasts on the Rise
Najmul Miah, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2020
Now more than ever, during the Coronavirus pandemic with quarantine in effect in many parts of the country, people are tuning in to podcasts and using them as a medium through which they can explore different topics of interest. Seen as an alternative to streaming services, listening to music, o...
May 2020 Crossword: Harry Potter Theme!
Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
Note: To complete the crossword at home, simply click on the crossword box, print it out, and fill in the boxes using the clues below! Across: Concoction Harry and Ron use to interrogate Malfoy Location inhabited by centaurs, acromantulas, and Grawp the giant Salazar Slytherin’s speci...
Disney Crossword
Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020
Note: To complete the crossword at home, simply click on the crossword box, print it out, and fill in the boxes using the clues below! Across Disney movie with Experiment 626 Unlucky suitor in Beauty and the Beast Where the Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter reside Fantasia piece that ...
A Tribute to Our Lunch Staff
Rasheed Hossain, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2020
Last summer, I worked at Reading 4 Smiles, a summer camp dedicated to teaching career-oriented skills to marginalized youth. At the program finale, I was working in the kitchen, preparing and serving food to my students and their parents. I never thought that serving food would be such a daunting task, ...
Dressing to Impress
Arianne Browne, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2020
As the curtains open on the new decade, some fashion trends from years past have stepped in and reclaimed their spotlight. If you walk into any clothing store, you will immediately be surrounded by bright neon t-shirts, pastel pants, wallet chains, and bomber jackets, all of which were made popular ...
An Analysis of Self-Esteem During the Teenage Years
Rose Marabello, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2020
Self-esteem is essential to leading a fulfilling life. It can be broadly defined as regard for one’s abilities. However, it is experienced differently by every person. “I would define self-esteem as how I feel about myself, and my confidence in my abilities,” said Cynthia Zacapa ’23. Alexis Ch...
April 2020 Advice Column
Daniela Castro, Sofia Mahairas, Leann Goldberg, Cameron Leo, and Celeste Abourjeili
April 10, 2020
From the Editors: Hi everyone!! We hope you and your families are all safe and doing well during this difficult time of the Coronavirus pandemic. Obviously, this year has taken quite the turn, so we just want to make sure that you’re all doing okay and making the most of this situation. We’ll g...
If I Could Go Back
Jean Namgung, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
We all come in different ways. Some came in as ninth graders, a bit worried at the thought of crowded hallways filled with unfamiliar faces. Others come in boldly, confidently, prepared to fulfill their hopes and dreams of a High School Musical experience. Regardless of whether it wa...
Introduction to Neuroscience
Mayesha Soshi, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Dive into the world of neuroscience and discover the depths of your own mind with Bronx Science’s new lab science course, 'Introduction to Neuroscience!' This year, AP Biology and research teacher Dr. JoAnn Gensert started the course in order to provide students with the opportunity to explore the ...
Science Olympiad Team Sweeps Regionals
Areebah Qutub, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
One of the most all encompassing science extracurriculars at our school is the Science Olympiad team. With different categories ranging from Anatomy and Physiology to Wind Power to Food Science and more, Science Olympiad has something for anyone with an interest in real world applications of science. ...
S!NG: An Entirely Student-Run Production
Kaitlyn Chan, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Lights, Curtains, Scene! On March 11th and 12th, 2020, Bronx Science’s S!NG was back and better than ever, gracing the stage for their ninth annual showcase. Featuring performances from both new and returning stars, this year’s performance was definitely a date to mark on the calendars. With a p...
New Clubs Come to Bronx Science
Jillian Chong, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Looking back on their high school careers, adults often say that high school is what you make of it. Some students only seek a diploma and avoid every school activity while others strive to involve themselves in their community in every way possible. Those who enjoy getting involved participate in school ...
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