Safety or Privacy?
Sanford James, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2020
Over the last decade, public spaces and local establishments like stores and restaurants have become far more reminiscent of the dystopian world outlined in George Orwell's “1984.” Blanketed in a myriad of sensors and security cameras, these places collect copious amounts of data on their patrons....
The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic Upon College Admissions
Milène Klein, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
Over the course of the past several months, one thing has become abundantly clear -- the Coronavirus pandemic will have a significant ripple effect on all of our futures. Throughout all the different echelons of our society, the Coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty over what the coming months wil...
An Analysis of Taiwan’s Coronavirus Response
Kin Yang, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
As countries around the world continue to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, international agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) have been drawn to the forefront in the battle against the virus. For the WHO, this means upholding their main objective which is the “attainment by all people...
The Dangers of Takeout For People Who Produce it, Cook it, Load it, and Deliver It to Others During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Caitlin Yeung, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
Countries and states are taking different initiatives towards mitigating the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic: each city has its own timeline. In Los Angeles, people are urged to stay home and avoid stepping out, even for groceries. Other places like Hong Kong and New Jersey are permitting people to...
Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez Responds to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mayesha Soshi, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
38,872. As of May 29, 2020, the total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in New York’s 14th Congressional District was 38,872. The New York Times has deemed District 14 the “epicenter of the epicenter” of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Within weeks, the pandemic has decimated the i...
‘Coronavirus is Feminine’ Decrees the Académie Française
Darlene Park, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
With over 28,000 deaths from COVID-19, France is one of the worst-hit countries in the world. Although scientists are still conducting research about the novel Coronavirus, one fact has been confirmed: it is feminine. After months of fighting the virus, the Académie Française has declared “non” (no) to ...
A Mysterious New Children’s Illness Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Raitah Jinnat, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
There have been over 211,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with over 17,000 confirmed deaths in New York City, from the beginning of March to today. But while the United States has been struggling to keep up with COVID-19, a new disease linked to it has surfaced in children. There have been cases...
Politics, Toxicity, and TikTok
Byul Sak, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
Where do you get your daily dose of political news or debate? Your answer to this question might have been a newspaper like The New York Times or a news channel like CNN -- TikTok is probably not a platform that has ever crossed your mind. After all, TikTok is just for dancing and comedy videos…ri...
A Double-Edged Sword: State Reopenings During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Yona Litwin, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
Three months after the coronavirus sent the United States into lockdown, all 50 states have begun to reopen. With forty million people out of work and millions more struggling to pay rent, there is heavy pressure on the government to take action. Many experts, however, remain skeptical that reopening...
What’s Going On With New York City Beaches?
Margaux Reyl, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in mid May 2020 that opening the city’s fourteen miles of public beaches by Memorial Day weekend was “not in the cards.” Memorial Day weekend is when the beaches have traditionally opened, marking the first days of summer in the city. De Blasio explained the beaches...
Economic Trouble in the Age of Coronavirus
Scott Ernsberger, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
Quarantine has had a distinct and undeniable impact on our daily lives. While it is necessary for public health, there is unquestionable damage being done. One of the potentially largest threats is in the harm posed to Wall Street and the economy at large. When the stock market crashed in February 20...
A Hard Hit to the Navajo Nation
Wei Ni Zhang, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
On March 17, 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic hit the Navajo Nation with its first COVID-19 case. Since then, the number of cases has skyrocketed. The Navajo Nation now holds the record for the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States. With limited healthcare facilities over a 27...
The Problem of Price Gouging in New York City During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Olivia Chen, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
On the corner of Main Street and 41st Road in Flushing, there is a booth where a middle-aged Chinese man sells bootleg films. On a typical day in Flushing, you can hear him promoting the newest Asian dramas and movies to passersby. “It’s the newest one! Everyone in Korea is watching it now!” A...
Profiles of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2020
Celeste Abourjeili, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020
To watch Zoë Cooper ’20 and Lily O’Sullivan ’20 give their Valedictorian and Salutatorian speeches to the Class of 2020 at 92nd Bronx Science Commencement Ceremony, click on the video above. COVID-19 may be keeping us inside this spring, but seniors are celebrating their graduation fro...
The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact Upon Voting in the November 2020 Presidential Election
Ruhika Ponda, Staff Reporter
June 19, 2020
At the start of this year, 2020 promised to be an impactful year for everyone as it was the start of a new decade, a leap year, and a presidential election year. Since 2016, when President Trump was first elected, there has been a deep divide in American society between those who support the president...
Summer Opportunities Amidst the Uncertainty of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Miles Yamner, Staff Reporter
June 19, 2020
These past few months have been really tough for all of us, some more than others. Whether it has been financial struggles, dealing with isolation and loneliness, COVID-19 sickness, or plain boredom, we have all struggled in our own ways. Stemming from all these struggles has been the cancellation of se...
America Launches Into a New Era
Alex Tembelis, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2020
On Saturday, May 30, 2020, NASA astronauts Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley lifted off from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX rocket. Behind them were nine Merlin rocket engines, roaring to life as they thrusted the men into orbit. The flight was the first launch from an American-based rocket s...
Coronavirus Antibody Testing
Kaitlyn Romanger, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2020
When the Coronavirus pandemic reached the United States at large in early 2020, there was low quality and scarce testing for the virus. Now, nearly two months since social distancing measures were put into place, more and more people are being tested for coronavirus antibodies, and some test positive. ...
Order In! Takeout and Delivery Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Samantha Cavusoglu, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2020
The strain on the restaurant industry continues to be one of the most pronounced effects of the Coronavirus in the country. Ever since Governor Cuomo’s initial decision in late March 2020 to close all New York restaurants, limiting them to take out and delivery only, many restaurants have str...
Asian Giant Hornets Are ‘Buzzy’ in the United States
Alina Chan, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2020
News is buzzing around concerning the deadly and venomous Asian giant hornets. The giant hornets, indigenous to Asia, have mysteriously traveled across the vast Pacific Ocean to North America. As of May 2020, there have only been two sightings within the United States, both of which were in Washingto...
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