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Most Bangladeshi farmers do not have modern equipment such as tractors and automatic seed planters, so they plant seeds and collect harvests one by one with their bare hands.

Climate Change: The Fight of Bangladeshi Farmers and Coastal Region Citizens

Paromita Talukder, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

As the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) discusses the effects of Global Warming on the world at large, Bangladesh is getting its moment in the spotlight.  According to a recent World...

The Brooklyn Bridge, one of America’s most famous works of architecture, stands tall over the East River in New York City. Now that Congress has passed an infrastructure package, many more bridges can be built across the country, opening up new routes and revitalizing transportation-based infrastructure in the process.

The Infrastructure Saga That Would Not End

Ethan Weinberg, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

Early in his term, President Biden steamrolled his agenda through Congress. However, it was clear that such success wasn’t going to last. Congress’s lack of action and constant bickering has led to...

“Vaccines help to greatly reduce the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 because they help to decrease the viral load that can be found in individuals,” said Dorothea Dwomoh ’22.

Hope Against the Coronavirus Variants, Delta and Omicron

Melanie Lin, Staff Reporter November 29, 2021

Do not be misled by the fear-mongering surrounding information about the Delta variant, about which much is known, or the brand new Omicron variant, about which little is known as of this article's publication....

The California oil spill sparks debate over the efficacy of our current regulations on the oil industry.

One of California’s Worst Oil Spill in a Decade

Wei Ni Zhang, Staff Reporter November 29, 2021

Contaminated reserves, washed up birds covered in oil, and devastated wetlands -- the aftermath of the California oil spill that took place on October 2nd, 2021 can be seen from miles away and is still...

Adirondack Chairs are making a new appearance on college and university campuses across America.

An Old Product Taking a New Seat on College Campuses: Adirondack Chairs

Maximilian Kramer, Staff Reporter November 24, 2021

There’s a new trend taking the college world by storm, and it might surprise you. It is not a TikTok dance, nor a new type of class; rather it is the resurgence in use of the Adirondack Chair. Colleges...

A Tasmanian Devil smiles for the camera.

The Devil We Know and the One We Don’t: The Tasmanian Devil, Face Cancer, and a Strikingly Similar Future for Humans and Marsupials Alike

Marina Tiligadas, Staff Reporter November 24, 2021

Confined to the island of Tasmania, just south of Australia, the Tasmanian Devil roams the undergrowth in search of carrion. Named for their blood-curdling shriek, a Devil’s bite is about the same as...

According to the CDC, side effects of the third COVID-19 booster shots closely mirror those of the second dose.

What is a COVID-19 Booster Shot? And Other Questions Answered Regarding Boosters

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter November 23, 2021

Booster shots are additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine intended for certain populations, in order to help keep immune levels high enough to protect from the different strains of the COVID-19 virus. Back...

Hospitals and schools across America are providing free COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are Now Mandated For Students in California

Khado Tsephel, Staff Reporter November 23, 2021

In the State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom has added the Coronavirus vaccine to the state’s expansive list of mandatory vaccinations. Students ages 12 or older must now get the vaccine if they...

How much control does Facebook (Meta) have over our collective futures?

The Whistleblower: Facebook and Instagram Place Profits Above All Else

Samgar Aidarhanov, Staff Reporter November 23, 2021

On January 6th, 2021, hundreds of rioters banged on the doors to the United States Capitol building, waving “Trump 2020” flags and chanting “Take the Capitol,” loud and clear. They wanted to break...

The Trojan Asteroids are associated with the planet Jupiter, as they orbit the Sun along Jupiter’s path.

Lucy: NASA’s First Mission to the Trojan Asteroids

Elizabeth Colón, Staff Reporter November 22, 2021

How did the universe begin?  This commonly asked question is one of countless that remain unanswered, as humanity has remained perplexed about the origins of our galaxy.  Mission Lucy, one of...

Big Sibs Safwan Almobin 22, Ahanaf Samin 22, Ben Raab 22, Harper Prentice 22, and Yilin Manfredi 22, along with guidance counselor Ms. Maylor, run an advisory session for homeroom B18.

Bronx Science’s 9th and 10th Graders Adjust to In-Person Learning

Benjamin Fishbein, Staff Reporter November 22, 2021

Coming to the Bronx Science building for the first time has always been an adjustment for each ninth grade class since the school's creation in 1938, and the 2021-2022 school year has proved to be no different....

Could one of these Bronx Science students  become a future Nobel prizewinner?  The Bronx High School of Science counts eight Nobel Prize recipients as graduates.

The Background Behind the Nobel Prizes

Saamiya Ahmed, Staff Reporter November 22, 2021

We’ve just had another round of Nobel Prize announcements in 2021, for “achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Members of the news media gushed over the accomplishments...

A bright red sun, caused by haze from the California wildfires, appeared in Toronto, Canada on July 20th, 2021. (DESIGNECOLOGIST / Unsplash)

The Increase in Forest Fires is a Harbinger of Climate Change

Sarah Derkach, Staff Reporter November 20, 2021

In July 2020, the northeast saw a haze that covered a bright red sun. Though the deep red color is known at sunrise and sunset, this specific sun appeared to carry its crimson hue all day. This sun gave...

The MIEP fuels the ongoing cycle of mental health and substance abuse in prisoners.

Prisoners Are Denied Medicaid by the Government

Pritika Patel, Staff Reporter November 19, 2021

Many of us love to see irony play out in our books, TV shows, movies, and even in real life. But the one place irony should not be is in our government. The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual...

Here is the Class of 2022 at Macaulay Honors College. “When applying to Macaulay, I ultimately chose Hunter College as my school of choice, partly because I could see the diversity among the students in the class photos,” said Eric Datys.

Everything You Need to Know About Applying to Macaulay Honors

Raisa Barshai, Staff Reporter November 17, 2021

The prospect of a debt free college experience seems like a myth to most Americans, yet at Macaulay Honors, it has become a reality. New York City is one of the largest cities in the world and home to...

This is what a cassowary looks like.

Cassowaries: The Domestication of the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Bird’

Tiffany Wang, Staff Reporter November 17, 2021

Nearly 18,000 years ago in New Guinea, people were taking in cassowary eggs, either to hatch them or to make food.  Cassowaries have a reputation for tearing apart anything that even slightly bothers...

On a typical Monday after school, students at The Bronx High School of Science spend time with their friends, playing games, and hanging out.

Bronx Science, How Does It Feel to Be Back?

Sirajum Munira, Staff Reporter November 16, 2021

In a matter of months, we will be living through our second year of the Coronavirus pandemic. Most people can still recall the vivid memories of the world shutting down in March of 2020, with everyone...

The New York City Campaign and Finance Board sent registered voters guides for the NYC Mayoral Race. The two main candidates are Eric Adams (Democrat) and Curtis Sliwa (Republican).

The New York City Mayoral Race: Everything That You Need to Know

Carolyn Chui, Staff Reporter October 30, 2021

Set amidst a backdrop of calls for more progressive reforms and shadowed by the Black Lives Matter protests of the previous summer, the 2021 New York City Mayoral race will determine the political position...

The scene at the a Police-free schools rally on June 6th, 2020, which was located blocks away from the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, New York. Thousands of students, teachers, and parents came together to protest. The rally was also a place to memorialize George Floyd. People spoke about Floyd at the rally and mentioned the legacy he had left us.

George Floyd’s Legacy: The Aftermath of the Derek Chauvin Trial and the Quest for Justice and Racial Reform

Dorothea Dwomoh, Staff Reporter June 22, 2021

On April 20th, 2021, nearly a year after George Floyd’s death, Derek Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. As the camera panned back and...

Georgia’s new election law, Senate Bill 202, will bring sweeping changes to elections in the state of Georgia, including setting a shorter time frame for mail-in-voting.

Senate Bill 202 – What Georgia’s New Election Law Means for Voting Rights

Jamie Lee Nicolas, Staff Reporter June 22, 2021

On the morning of March 25th, 2021, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 202 (SB 202) into law behind the closed doors of his office in the Georgia State Capitol. As he signed the new election...

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