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The shift towards progressivism in younger generations is causing new divisions in politics.

The Generational Divide in Politics

Carissa Wu, Staff Reporter January 5, 2021

Political polarization is now at its highest point since the Civil War. Republicans are running claims of voter fraud despite being constantly rejected in courts while Democrats are encouraging President...

While academic pressure may be gone after graduation, students entering the job market must confront the stress of academic loans.

Biden Has Promised To Forgive Student Loans — Is That What is Best For America?

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter January 5, 2021

Recently, many politicians, including senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), have called for president-elect Joe Biden to forgive up to $50,000 in student loans via executive order....

Flyers from the hunger-relief organization, Feeding America, can be seen at the register of a local grocery store in New York City.

Fighting Food Insecurity During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Katrina Tablang, Staff Reporter January 5, 2021

The sun has barely begun to rise, but the line to receive food from the Food Bank of New York City already stretches down the block, with no end in sight. Before 2020, this would have been a rare sight....

Here is a comparison of the stories feature between Twitter and Instagram (on the top and bottom, respectively).  When you have a story, the Add ring will be displayed like the unviewed stories in their respective apps. Snapchat, the first to implement the stories feature, differs from the other two, which are practically identical within the general design of their apps.  With Snapchat, your story is in the top-left and the lineup of those you follow is moved down.

Numerous Social Media Redesigns Spread “Stories” Features

Scott Ernsberger, Staff Reporter January 4, 2021

Social Media is certainly popular in our present time, with a plethora of platforms serving different purposes. Or at least that was how it was until recently, with each app offering something unique....

“I think that the President and his allies continue to claim voter fraud because they simply can’t accept the fact that they lost the election,” said Bon Lau ‘23.

Donald Trump Continues to Deny Election Results

Otho Valentino Sella, Staff Reporter January 4, 2021

Donald Trump and some of his prominent Republican allies continue to deny the results of the recent 2020 election. Despite lack of evidence, they claim that rampant voter fraud is the reason that Joe Biden...

2021 New York City Mayoral candidates (from Left to Right) Lorree Sutton, Eric Adams, Jocelyn Taylor, Dianne Morales, Zach Iscol, Maya Wiley, Shaun Donovan, Kathryn Garcia, and Scott Stringer, with host Cindy Rodriguez appeared virtually at the ‘CCIT-NYC Mayoral Candidate Mental Health Forum’. Candidates discussed issues relating to mental health, policing, and public housing.

Where New York’s 2021 Mayoral Candidates Stand on Education

Helen Stone, Staff Reporter January 4, 2021

The fear and anxiety from the 2020 presidential election may be over, but for New Yorkers, another very important vote is just around the corner: the 2021 mayoral election to replace current mayor, Bill...

The Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center is beautifully lit with colorful lights and topped with a star encrusted with more than three million Swarovski crystal designed by Bronx Science alumnus, Daniel Libeskind ’65.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Darlene Park, Staff Reporter December 23, 2020

The Grinch has definitely stolen the holidays this year. From the Rockettes not performing at the Christmas Spectacular Show at the Radio City Hall for the first time in 87 years, to the cancellation of...

This overhead view of a deserted Rockefeller Center in December 2020 looks vastly different from previous months of December, when thousands of visitors would flock to this tourist attraction daily.

Celebrating the Holiday Season in New York City Amidst a Global Pandemic

Ruhika Ponda, Staff Reporter December 18, 2020

This past March 2020, New York City came to a staggering halt as all non-essential businesses were directed to close in an effort to curb the spread of the global Coronavirus pandemic. Many New Yorkers...

Principal Hoyle is excited to help lead the Bronx Science community forward. She is Bronx Sciences ninth Principal since the schools creation in 1938.

An Introduction to Bronx Science’s New Principal: M. Rachel Hoyle

Edie Fine, Staff Reporter December 4, 2020

When I asked our newly appointed Principal, M. Rachel Hoyle, what defines her, she told me that she usually cringes at the question. “My initial instinct is just to say, ‘you can’t define me!’”...

A sunset on the Greek island of Sifnos, where COVID-19 cases are now increasing throughout Greece as we head into the winter months of 2020-2021; COVID-19 cases are increasing in much of the world.

The Moral Responsibility and Urgent Necessity to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to the Developing World

Katia Anastas, Staff Reporter December 4, 2020

Living on less than $2.50 a day, plagued by a host of poverty-related diseases, and suffering from structural inequalities, the developing world population is now at the mercy of a silent killer, COVID-19. 172...

The poisonous spikes of the red lionfish induce pain and sweating and, in extreme cases, respiratory problems and paralysis, but baking the spines render them harmless.

Savage Predators On Our Dinner Plates

Nicole Zhou, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

Spanning from shades of dark brown to crimson red, its impaling spines shooting out from every inch of its striped body, the lionfish is the perfect predator. The red lionfish (Pterois volitan) and the...

Now more than ever, keeping some sort of routine throughout the virtual school day is essential to performing well in school. Simple habits such as writing down a to-do list, staying hydrated, and organizing your desk can help you stay on track to succeed during this unprecedented 2020-2021 academic school year, due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic.

School From Home Can Be Even Better — Learn a Thing or Two From Bronx Science Students About Keeping a Routine and Maintaining Productive Habits

Josephine Kinlan, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

Accidentally muted microphones on Zoom, background speaker echoes on Google Meets, constant pings in your email from Google Classroom — does this sound familiar? School today during the 2020-2021...

Kelly Hu ’22, a student at Stuyvesant High School, routinely sits at her desk for up to twelve hours a day. She often brings and eat her daily meals at her desk, while she is working and attending remote Zoom classes.

The Dangers of Stubborn Fat

Nicole Hu, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

With the boredom and stress that has accompanied quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, many have turned to food in their fridge and their kitchen cabinets for comfort. Eating our problems away has become...

Here is a panoramic view of Billionaires’ Row as seen from within Central Park in Manhattan.

Unphased by the Coronavirus Pandemic, Billionaires’ Row Sales Continue

Jonathan Wu, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

Despite the United States’ Gross Domestic Product dropping 31.4% due to the effects of the global novel Coronavirus pandemic, recording the largest quarterly drop since the Great Depression, residential...

The pandemic has resulted in people buying a plethora of different types of protective face masks.

Why People Refuse to Wear Masks: What Can We Do About It?

Donna Celentano, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

In 2019, most people were hopeful that 2020 would bring good fortune and a change for the better. For everyone, there was a change, just not in the way that most people expected, with the arrival of the...

Demonstrators in Cleveland, Ohio, dress as Handmaids from Margret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. The clothing from the novel became a symbol of the opposition to Justice Barrett after it was claimed that the patriarchal society of the novel was based on the Catholic organization People of Praise, to which Barrett belonged. This claim has since been repudiated, but the symbolism has remained.

The Thomas Court

Benjamin Fishbein, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

With Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, many are speculating as to how Barrett’s addition may change the court’s future. Some see the change as cementing Associate Justice Clarence...

Black Lives Matter is a social movement founded in 2013 in order to protest police brutality and other forms of racial discrimination.

Violence Ignored: Black Women’s Struggles in America

Aissata Barry, Staff Reporter November 30, 2020

Black Lives Matter is a social movement that was founded in 2013 to protest against police brutality. During 2020, Black Lives Matter has had to, unfortunately, protest many senseless murders at the hands...

A remote working setup is becoming increasingly widespread during the novel Coronavirus pandemic.

What is the Future of Remote Work After the Coronavirus Pandemic Eventually Ends?

Javid Saleh-Esa, Staff Reporter November 21, 2020

The emergence of COVID-19, for many of us, will go down as one of the most impactful events to have happened over the course of our lives. From stay-at-home orders to virtual classrooms, it goes without...

The front cover of the print edition of The New York Times from November 5th, 2020, shows Joseph Biden, our President Elect.

#SettleForBiden: The New Progressive Voting Agenda

Victoria Diaz, Staff Reporter November 20, 2020

President Elect Joseph Biden’s relatively progressive policies gave him the reputation of being the “lesser of two evils” for progressive voters during the Presidential Election which occurred on...

The lines of customers that used to wait outside Wo Hop Restaurant at 17 Mott Street in New York Citys Chinatown have disappeared since the Coronavirus pandemic struck.

Rising COVID-19 Cases In New York State and City Present Renewed Challenges

Chelsea Leung, Staff Reporter November 19, 2020

After several months of maintaining a low COVID-19 infection rate, New York State and New York City are currently seeing an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. As of November 18th, 2020, Governor...

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