The Science Survey

Ms. Schmaier may teach government classes at Bronx Science from September to June, but she looks forward to summertime activities, too.

The Summer 2023 Plans of Bronx Science’s Faculty

Louisiana Stahl, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

The very first day of school marks the start of an age-old countdown: "Number of Days ‘til Summer Vacation." Now, with the school year over and three weeks into summer vacation, and with the weather...

Ella Smith will be attending college in Evanston, Illinois this fall. Upper Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park (pictured here) is among the places she’ll miss in New York City, a site of many long walks, birthday parties, and childhood experiences.

The City That Raised Us: The Graduated Class of 2023 Reflects On Leaving New York City For College

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

When I was applying to colleges, there was one thing I was sure about: I would not be applying to colleges in New York City. Though I love New York City, the prospect of spending the next four years in...

While leaving New York City for the summer can be exciting, there are so many opportunities for adventure in this great city that we call home! (Photo Credit: Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

New York City Adventures to Try This Summer

Kate Hankin, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Phineas Flynn of the classic 2000s Disney animated series Phineas and Ferb once said, “There's a hundred and four days of summer vacation, 'til school comes along just to end it, so the annual problem...

This is an apartment building in Berlin with 1UP’s signature “One United Power” phrase painted onto one of the blank walls of the structure. (Photo Credit: Singlespeedfahrer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

1UP: Unity Through Urban Artistry

Aaqib Gondal, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

The night creeps over all of Germany. The sun falls and the moon rises as the usual urban hustle and bustle comes to a close for the night. The train pulls into its final stops and sits dormant, as quiet...

Jewish activism and involvement with political life began in their exodus from Europe post World War II. (Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cieszyn_-_Emancipation_Posters_I.jpg)

The American Way: How Jewish Activists Leveraged Their Position As the Country’s Most Consistent Voting Bloc

Griffin Weiss, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Every Friday, Bronx Science students meet the familiar faces of the Orthodox Jewish community that populate the cross street with tents, pamphlets, and occasionally baked goods for an upcoming Jewish holiday....

While it’s true that after we walked across the stage at graduation, many students will be going off on exciting adventures, like traveling around the world and becoming involved in academic pursuits, many will also take positions as camp counselors and lifeguards, and will pursue other work opportunities. (Photo Credit: Malaya Sadler / Unsplash)

Summer Plans for the Bronx Science Class of 2023

Camila Kulahlioglu July 20, 2023

Montage shots by the pool, aesthetic pictures — the summer after graduating is widely regarded as the “best summer of your life.” Yet unlike in the movies, the joys of graduating high school are countered by...

RM, BTSs appointed leader (and the first member to join the group), speaks at the 2017 Seoul Music Awards. (Photo Credit: Too Much, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

What Happens Now? The Beginning Of The Second Chapter Of BTS

Felicia Jennings-Brown, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Introduction Bangtan Soneyondan is a band whose name translates to Bulletproof Boy Scouts. It is also, coincidentally, one of the most impressive musical acts of all time, by any and every metric. For...

The Catskill Aqueduct, whose construction is shown here, revolutionized the way that New Yorkers accessed their water. (Photo Credit: George Grantham Bain Collection, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

From Stream to Tap: The Inner Workings of the New York Water System

Allegra Lief, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Very few institutions have stood the test of time as well as the New York Water System. Although often undercut, it has consistently provided fresh water to over 9.5 million Americans for centuries; it...

Venture Labs allows students new ways in which they can discover their passions as well as become involved in their communities. (Photo Credit: Daria Nepriakhina / Unsplash)

Discovering Venture Labs

Isabel Goldfarb, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

For many high school students in the United States, summer means taking a break, whether it is done through relaxing, working in retail to make a few extra bucks, or by spending time outdoors. While this...

While it really stinks when you get one of the angels you didn’t really want to get, the feeling of pulling one you DID want is amazing,” said Ulises Ponce 23.
(Photo by Ulises Ponce)

Sonny Angels Take Over Bronx Science

Kristen Li, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Sonny Angels have been trending across social media platforms, but what are they?  Sonny Angels are collectible figurines that wear different headgear and have angel wings on their back. Sonny Angel...

Sharon Kim 25 and Ray Rivera 25 are seen in their matching sweat pants and extra soft lined H&M hoodies.

Summer 2023 Fashion at Bronx Science

Nora Gupta, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Bronx Science fashion thrives off of students' heavily influencing one another in our tight knit community. Students often wear a classic sets of pajamas stained with coffee or a Celsius energy drink,...

 The Bronx Science Key Club is a community of students that bond over fascinating service projects throughout New York City.

A Community Full of Opportunities: A Profile of Bronx Science’s Key Club

Isha Ray, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Have you ever heard of Key Club? No, it is not a club about keys but, instead, a community. The Bronx High School of Science's Key Club is a large group of students who volunteer and help others by participating...

Here is the author looking fabulous while drinking bubble tea.

The Bubble Tea of Manhattan

Sophia Markens, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Have you ever had the urge to dip a treat into your drink? Most of us have probably tried dipping a french fry into a milkshake, and it's common practice to dunk one's cookie into a nice glass of milk....

The Housing Works bookshop’s physical space is stunning, and it helps to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who passes through.

New York City Turns a Page: The Plight of Our Small Bookstores

Ayana Chari, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

I’m shivering from the bone-chilling cold of a rainy Manhattan day, yet warmth spreads from within me as the door to Mercer Street Books & Records shuts behind me, a small bell ringing faintly...

Here are the 2023 Bronx Science Shakespeare Competition winner Nava Litt ’25 (at left) and runner-up Lucy Beaubien-Paulson ’26 (at right). Both Litt and Beaubien-Paulson are fans of Shakespeare’s work. Litt said, “I think Shakespeare is unique in his ability to depict and express such a vast range of human emotion so capably and realistically.”

“Speak the Speech”: The 2023 English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition at Bronx Science

Kate Hankin, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

On Thursday, February 2nd, 2023, seven Bronx Science students gathered to compete for a spot in the 2023 English Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition. Over 40,000 students from across the nation...

Mr. Licardo points out, “The irony is that you can’t ask rigorous questions without being well-read in the first place.”

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Academic Dishonesty

Isabel Goldfarb, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Industry has changed the way people live on a day-to-day basis. A.I., like it or not, is everywhere: personalized shopping, voice assistants, autonomous vehicles,...

Millions of people come to New Orleans every year in order to celebrate Mardi Gras, one of the most unique and musical celebrations in the country.

Dancing on the Delta: The Cultural History and Evolution of the New Orleans Music Scene

Aviv Kotok, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

The sounds of blaring trumpets, rhythmic drums, and soulful singing can be heard all throughout Louisiana’s musical city. Whether you’re taking the escalator at the New Orleans International Airport,...

A fleet of garbage trucks are lined up in preparation to clean New York City’s streets.

A City Built on Garbage: New York City’s History As Told Through Its Trash

Nicole Zhou, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

When Trash Talks A mini-mountain of snotty tissues from allergy season….pink eraser shavings that I’ve rubbed into a fine gray powder….seaweed packaging emptied of its tasty snack…three limp...

As a result of the recent building boom in New York City, modernist architecture has been on the rise. With the new, sleek high-rises popping up throughout the city, many residents find themselves asking, Where did it all come from?

New York’s New Look: The Evolution of Modernist Architecture

Nicholas Anderson, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

In a metropolis like New York City, only one thing is certain -- change. Over the city’s 400-year history, the architectural landscape has shifted dramatically. From grand yet simplistic neoclassical...

The Union Square Greenmarket hosts over 60,000 shoppers on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, year-round from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More Than Just a Farmer’s Market: A Profile of the Union Square Greenmarket

Ayshi Sen, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

After a long dull ride on the R train moving at what felt like merely a single inch per minute, I could not be happier to step out of the 14th Street Union Square Station in Manhattan. Even before I...

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