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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...

Bison have been growing more accustomed to the presence of visitors, which poses a threat to humans and wildlife alike. (Photo Credit: PLBechly, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

How Tourism Erodes the Appeal of National Parks

Sally Kramer, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

It’s a crowded July afternoon in Yellowstone National Park. A tourist steps off a boardwalk towards a hot spring in order to retrieve a lost baseball cap. Another tourist stands less than ten feet away...

Christopher Procaccino '25 and Siena Ruske '26 pose with their plaques after competing in the final round of the 2024 Yale Invitational.

From Student to Senator: A Profile on the Bronx Science Congressional Debate Team

Emi Hare-Yim, Staff Reporter January 13, 2025

It’s a chilly Saturday morning at 6 a.m. While the rest of Bronx Science sleeps following a harrowing week of homework, tests, and sports, a small group of students – miles away – don button-ups,...

Pictured is an intricately plumbed network of drainage pipes. The usage of the pipes can be discerned by the thickness of the flange and the diameter of the pipe itself. (Photo Credit: Samuel Sianipar / Unsplash)

Plumbing: The Often Overlooked Backbone of Our Society

Alistair Blee, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Globally, society revolves around water usage. According to researchers at Princeton University, the average household flushes the toilet about five times per day. Researchers at Harvard University state...

In a classroom, a student opens Instagram on her phone. As social media becomes a more prevalent aspect of our lives, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to detach ourselves from the online world.

The New Method That Social Media is Using to Steal Your Attention

Abigail Gutkovich, Staff Reporter December 30, 2024

Drug use, reckless driving, binge drinking, risky stunts, eating disorders, bullying, and petty crime. All of these behaviors are easy to stumble across when scrolling on social media, even for just a...

This is the original main entrance at Shangzhong Road. Now, students use a different entrance in order to enter the school.

Studying in the Top-Ranked High School in China

Audrey Lu, Staff Reporter December 25, 2024

Many people believe that a good education leads to a brighter future. Because of this, many strive to attend the “best” institutions such as Harvard and MIT. But the race starts far before then. Parents...

Two female students work together to review worksheets in AP Physics C.

Inside the Fight for Gender Equity in Bronx Science’s Advanced STEM Classes

Isabel Goldfarb, Staff Reporter December 25, 2024

From kindergarten to senior year, girls consistently outperform boys academically. Studies have shown that girls are more disciplined about studying and staying on top of their school work. This holds...

Here is a sign made by Gerry, which is an exhibit of his artistic talents.

A Season of Giving…For All

Bea Sireci, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

That time of year between Thanksgiving and Christmas is arguably when people are at their kindest. As people remember who they are grateful for, they show their love through presents and holiday fun. But...

Pictured is a bright, sunny day on Block Island. This photo was taken from an angle above, capturing the edge of the Mohegan Bluffs and offering a scenic view of the ocean waves.

An Escape to Block Island: Rhode Island’s Coastal Haven of Timeless Charm

Amanda Ro, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

South of the smallest state in the country, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, lies a whimsical island of great charm. Block Island, Rhode Island, is a peaceful destination that is most popular in summer...

These flags show all the countries that St. Jude has had cancer patients come from.

The Journey of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Aitan Dorsky, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024

While walking around the city of Memphis, Tennessee, you may come across a collection of large buildings with the name St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is at the forefront of research for...

Here is a photo taken at Senior Brunch, an event for seniors where they are given a special breakfast.

Saying Goodbye to the Bronx Science Senior Class of 2024

Saldon Tenzin, Staff Reporter July 10, 2024

The quintessential high school experience revolves around the rigorous courses you dwell over all night, the various clubs and sports you participate in, and the friends you make along this riveting journey....

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