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Protestors hold up the three-finger salute, which originated in the Hunger Games films. It has been adopted by activists from Thailand to Myanmar, becoming a symbol of resistance and solidarity with democracy.

Myanmar’s Attack on Democracy

Ramisa Promi, Staff Reporter April 23, 2021

Protestors are flooding the streets of Myanmar in response to the country’s fascist military, the Tatmadaw, overthrowing the country’s fragile democratic government in a coup d'état on February 1st,...

I conducted a Zoom interview with New York mayoral candidate Sara Tirschwell.

A Preview of the New York City Mayoral Race

Ben Raab, Staff reporter April 23, 2021

Although news about the Coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate the headlines, there is an important upcoming event that has eluded the minds of many New Yorkers -- the mayoral election. Fast approaching,...

An armchair investor watches the Gamestop stock increase in value.

Gamestop: A New Age For the Market or a One Time Fluke?

Sophie Livingstone, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

In 2008, the United States suffered a major financial crisis due to the burst of the housing bubble. Hundreds of thousands of people lost their jobs, and the nation fell into a recession. During this time,...

The passing of the American Rescue Act of 2021 left the measure for a $15 minimum wage behind.

The $15 Minimum Wage Battle

Leo Ellenberg, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

On March 11th, 2021, the American Rescue Plan of 2021 was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill includes measures such as $1,400 checks for eligible American dependents...

Former President Trumps term in office has ended and the calls for justice have begun.

The Investigation of Former President Donald J. Trump

Samgar Aidarhanov, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

Former President Donald Trump, infamously impeached twice and with more than 40 failed lawsuits attempting to overturn the November 3rd, 2020 election results, is now being subject to multiple criminal...

During the Coronavirus pandemic, many young children worldwide must adjust to learning in their home environment.

The Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Young Children

Katrina Tablang, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

When the world first went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, many people expected it to be a short interruption from their normal routine. However, as the year dragged on, it...

An image of Spot as displayed in the Boston Dynamics website. Spot is a highly customizable product that can be modified for specific purposes.

Digidog: The Future of Surveillance?

Samia Sultana, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

In Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, the Mechanical Hound is an eight-legged robotic “dog” used to track down fugitives like the protagonist Montag. It represents the misuse of governmental authority...

With the pandemic halting many in-person interactions, the digital divide between generations becomes even more stark.

Senior Citizens and Others Face Red Tape in Their Search For COVID-19 Vaccines

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

It has been over a hundred days since the start of New York City’s vaccination campaign, and 30 percent of adults, including 50 percent of those 65 and older, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19...

This year, three Regents exams will be held at Bronx Science.

An Update on the June 2021 Regents Exams

Maribel Alley, Staff Reporter April 21, 2021

When the Regents Examinations were cancelled last year, students were relieved from the stress of having to take the exam during the Coronavirus pandemic. This year, many students were hoping for the same...

Here is an example of a COVID-19 Vaccination Passport.

Vaccine Passports and the Future of Society Post-Pandemic

Jonathan Wu, Staff Reporter April 20, 2021

As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic advances to its next phase in the form of a global vaccine rollout, intense scrutiny has been placed on the global health inequalities present nations....

NASA’s Perserverance Rover, pictured here, will explore the Martian surface on a mission that will help outline the future of space travel.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets Foot on Mars

Ethan Weinberg, Staff Reporter April 18, 2021

Blast off! On July 30th, 2020, NASA’s Perseverance Rover took flight, beginning its months-long journey through space on its way to Mars. After seven months of travel, the rover landed on February...

The White House, in Washington D.C., where President Biden resides.  Biden’s choices for his Cabinet have come under close scrutiny from all wings of the Democratic Party, as he works to assemble a diverse and experienced administration.

The Complications of Choosing a Cabinet

Kate Reynolds, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

President Joe Biden repeatedly vowed throughout the 2020 presidential campaign that if elected, his Cabinet would “look like America.” By and large, he has kept this promise.  Biden’s...

Article 1, Section 3 of the United States Constitution gives the Vice President the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate. With the current Senate being split 50-50, Vice President Kamala Harris may have to use that power often.

Elections Have Consequences

Benjamin Fishbein, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

At noon on January 20th, 2021, the Biden Administration officially began. In the following hours, Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office to three new Senators, officially turning...

Grace Zagoria 23 uses Citi Bikes regularly to embark on adventures around New York City.

The Rise of Citi Bikes in New York City

Donna Celentano, Student Reporter March 21, 2021

Many new and unexpected aspects of life have become commonplace in this peculiar timeline of the Coronavirus pandemic that we're living through — many things feel like they are in disarray. Citi Bikes...

Over 41.2 million COVID vaccines have been administered in the U.S., with over 128 million doses administered worldwide.

The Four Vaccines Approved for COVID-19 : A Comparison

Nicole Hu, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

With the FDA’s approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on February 27th, 2021, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on December...

The Washington monument, an iconic symbol of the capitol, stands surrounded by flags and visitors in the morning.

Washington D.C. as the 51st State

Declan Hilfers, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

Since its creation, Washington, D.C. has found itself in a strange and unique position. While it has a larger population than Wyoming and Vermont, the District has been excluded from statehood for a myriad...

The Lucerne Hotel in the Upper West Side of Manhattan has been the focus of controversy over the past year, serving as a temporary homeless shelter during the Coronavirus pandemic.

New York City’s Hotel-Turned-Housing For the Homeless

Marian Caballo, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

Fierce debate across New York City has sparked a conversation on the efficacy, safety, and long-term potential of using hotels to house the homeless, as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to exacerbate...

WhatsApp’s opening screen only shows Facebook for a second before you enter into the Chats window; here, the Facebook logo is not visible.

WhatsApp Comes Out With a Controversial New Privacy Update

Samiul Howlader, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

Ad personalization is simultaneously one of the most powerful marketing tactics of the 21st century and one of the most unnerving aspects for Internet users to see as they browse online. When Google shows...

The U.S. Capitol building is where Chuck Schumer currently presides as the Senate Majority Leader.

Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader

Andrew Zhang, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, became the first Senate Majority Leader from New York on January 20th, 2021.  After the razor-thin senate elections in Georgia, the Democrats now have a majority in...

Steamboat Geyser, Wyoming, U.S.A. Its eruptions can shoot boiling hot water and steam hundreds of feet into the air.

Steamboat’s Reawakening: Erraticism, or Something More?

Marina Tiligadas, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

Steamboat, the world’s tallest active geyser located in Yellowstone, has been erupting nonstop for nearly 3 years. Breaks in between the geyser’s eruptions last anywhere from four days to 50 years,...

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