The Science Survey

Schoolwork surrounds  a digital clock, as the virtual school day begins.

Learning to Learn Remotely During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Declan Hilfers, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

On March 23rd, 2020, the novel Coronavirus pandemic forced Bronx Science to make a massive shift to remote learning with little over a week to prepare. This fall, things are different — with over three...

Here is a gavel along with some of the numerous awards won by the SciMUN team at John Hopkins Universitys recent virtual Model UN Tournament.

The Power of Carpe Diem in the Year of the Virtual Gavel for Bronx Science’s Model UN Team

Ryan Ahmed, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

The 2019-2020 year was the Bronx Science Model United Nations team’s famed “Year of the Gavel,” with 102 individual awards brought home by the team’s delegates, along with a 'Best Delegation' recognition...

This is an artistic portrayal of Textile Wastes on Earth, symbolizing the magnitude of the problem. Original artwork by Ashley Lim 22.

Zero Waste Companies Repurpose Scraps of Fabric Into Luxury Clothing

Ashley Lim, Staff Reporter November 22, 2020

Think about how a shirt is made: a stencil of the shirt is placed on a sheet of fabric. The stencil is then traced onto the fabric and finally cut out. What happens to the leftover fabric around it? Obviously,...

Here are screenshots of ZOOM and Google Meet logos, which Bronx Science students see every day during the remote learning period of the Coronavirus pandemic. Every Bronx Science teacher is using one of the two platforms to conduct virtual classes.

Tips for Success With Remote Learning

Angela Phuong, Staff Reporter November 22, 2020

Schools across America and the world are currently facing an unprecedented challenge due to the Coronavirus pandemic: remote learning. Before the Coronavirus pandemic arrived in early 2020, few people...

Chancie Velasquez ’21, President of Vivo Latino, believes that the club should be a safe space for students to both talk about heritage and issues of the latinx community, along with creating a bond within the club and everlasting friendships. This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, their meetings are occurring weekly on Zoom.

Bronx Science’s Clubs Go Fully Virtual Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Daniella Lorenzana, Staff Reporter November 20, 2020

With the 2020-2021 school year well on its way, the question of how after school clubs will meet during the Coronavirus pandemic had to be tackled head on, given that around 95% of the student body has...

This Halloween, I cherished my indoor time by baking way too many cupcakes and going overboard with the Halloween decorations. On Halloween, I sat at home watching horror films. One thing that I made sure was a constant in my shift of traditions, however, was my passion for Halloween costumes. This year, I was a quarantined Arctic Wolf, said Nafisa Mostafa 24.

How Halloween Was Celebrated Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Maribel Alley, Staff Reporter November 19, 2020

All holiday celebrations for the foreseeable future are bound to change due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. This year's Halloween on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 was no exception. Although...

Kamya Parikh’s first year of high school can be described using two words: Google Meets.

A High School Beginning Unlike Any Other

Ellen Wu, Staff Reporter November 17, 2020

High school in the movies has certain tropes that appear again and again: new friends, some drama, exciting social scenes, numerous clubs and sports, and much more freedom. With all this influence from...

Families continue to decorate their houses and yards for Halloween, despite a lack of trick-or-treaters.

Home For the Holidays: Celebrating Them Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Katrina Tablang, Staff Reporter November 15, 2020

With the arrival of the fall comes the first wave of holiday excitement. During this festive time, people all over America begin planning their upcoming celebrations for their annual festivities. However,...

The NSDA’s online campus platform allows students to compete virtually, and it has many functions such as squad rooms. “The experience is definitely different, but we always make sure to check up on and support each other regardless of whether were debating virtually or in-person,” said Andrew Morrissey ’23.

Speech and Debate Goes Virtual

Helen Stone, Staff Reporter November 12, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Speech and Debate tournaments at Bronx Science and around the country are being held virtually on the National Speech and Debate Association Campus’ online platform.  Since...

Freerice, Charity Miles, and BeanBeanBean all require minimal storage space.

Want to Donate, But Have No Money? No Problem!

Miaoting Zhen, Staff Reporter November 12, 2020

Humans have been performing charitable acts since civilizations began around 6,000 years ago, so it is no surprise that there are now over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States alone....

Emma Nguyen ’21 conducts her science research for the Regeneron Science Talent Search at home, due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 Pandemic Forces Lab Closures and Creates Research Obstacles as Regeneron Deadlines Loom Over Seniors

Gabriel Lipschutz, Staff Reporter November 12, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has created great difficulties for many Bronx Science students, along with people around the world. Whether it is adjusting to changes in their personal lives or navigating the...

Andrey Lin ’22, a performer in the Bronx Science Concert Band, records her part of a musical piece at home. “I would have loved it if we were able to play in the same room, but we are making the best out of our current situation, given the pandemic,” said Lin.

From School to Home: How Bronx Science Teachers Are Adjusting to Remote Teaching

Jillian Chong, Staff Reporter November 11, 2020

Even though it is only November, our 2020-2021 academic school year has already proved to be dramatically different than any year before it, dating back to September 1938, the year of Bronx Science's opening....

During an Editorial Zoom meeting, the newspaper Editor-in-Chiefs plan out the June 2020 Issue of The Science Survey. On the top row are Sofia Mahairas 20 and Leann Goldberg 20, and on the bottom row are Celeste Abourjeili 20 and Daniela Castro 20 (not pictured are Cameron Leo 20 and Kaitlyn Romanger 20).

Summer 2020 Advice Column: Quarantine Edition, Take Two

Hey Bronx Science! We hope you and your families are staying safe. It’s crazy that it’s somehow already June 2020, and even though this was not the way we thought our academic school year would...

Print out this crossword box so that you can fill in the answers.

Summer 2020 Crossword: Classic Movies

Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter June 22, 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: 2) All About ___ 6) Stanley Kubrick movie with the...

Some people make decorations as a part of their Eid celebrations, which they hung outside of their houses.

Celebrating Eid During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Areebah Qutub, Staff Reporter June 22, 2020

Every year, after fasting the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world participate in the celebration known as Eid-al-Fitr. The sighting of the new moon determines what day Eid-al-Fitr will...

Many of the hair trends inspired by the quarantine have been done on a whim and have become quite popular. Jessie You 23 said, “it was originally a highlight at the front strands, and then I got impulsive and bleached the whole thing.”

A Hairdresser’s Worst Nightmare: Cutting and Dying Your Hair at Home During Quarantine

Arianne Browne, Staff Reporter June 22, 2020

Quarantine has proved to be a strange experience for everyone; some are bored and some are just exhausted. These feelings are what have driven people to do the “big chop”: cutting their hair themselves....

Many Bronx Science students have turned to each other for music recommendations. They share playlists in order to find new tunes and new methods of relaxing. “Listening to music has helped me to make sense of the uncertain times that we live in now,” said Phoebe Anne Marbid ’21.

Tuning in Together in a Time of a Crisis: The Soothing Power of Music

Julia Sperling, Staff Reporter June 22, 2020

With so much unstructured time at home during the last few months of quarantine, Timothy Brett ’21 has had more time to explore his favorite musical artists and to discover new music. He exhausted all...

Yvonne Fong 23, her twin sisters, and her youngest sister all spend quality time together during quarantine, a silver lining during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Evolution of Our Sibling Relationships Since Quarantine Began

Ellen Wu, Staff Reporter June 22, 2020

Quarantine during the Coronavirus pandemic means spending as much time as you can inside, but it also means spending more time with family members. As someone with an older sister, I definitely understand...

Jonah Massey 20 reminisces on his time spent with friends and peers before the Coronavirus pandemic changed the dynamic to virtual meetings only through online platforms.

Quarantine Reflections: What Bronx Science Students Are Doing With Their Time

Albar Subekti, Staff Reporter June 21, 2020

Franz Kafka once wrote, “isolation is a way to know ourselves.” While almost a century has passed since the novelist’s death, this quote seems to resonate with the students of Bronx science through...

As COVID-19 forced New York to be in a state of lockdown starting on March 19th, 2020, many students and their families had to stay at home, which left many parents unemployed.

A Universal Problem: How Unemployment Affects the Bronx Science Community

Angela Phuong, Staff Reporter June 21, 2020

During the Coronavirus pandemic, people are being affected in a myriad of different ways. Some have been affected medically while others have been affected socially. However, everyone has been affected...

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