Priya Minhas: A Story From Behind the Scenes of a Producer, Director, and Writer
Arona Islam, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
From behind the camera and through words carefully crafted in articles, Priya Minhas tells a story. Working with artists such as Yungblood, Doja Cat, Ella Mai, and Anik Khan, amongst others, she brings her visions to life and onto everyone’s screen. If you asked her, Minhas would claim that it was ...
Virtually United: Bronx Science Math Department Covers ‘We Are The World’
Samama Moontaha, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
Once upon a time, people across the globe woke up every morning with the intention of getting ready for a day of social interaction and fresh air. Only months ago, our lives changed as stay-at-home orders took away the daily doses of social activity that we relied upon. Especially for the staff and students...
What Makes a Student Successful?
Sophia Randall, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2020
At Bronx Science, every student is intelligent, articulate, and interesting. However, there are always a certain few that end up being chosen to talk at exhibitions, parent breakfasts, and presentations. These students are very well-rounded, have stellar grades, and are able to command a room when spe...
A New Format: Bronx Science’s 92nd Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020
Celeste Abourjeili, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2020
To watch the Class of 2020's 92nd Bronx Science Commencement Ceremony, click on the video above. Due to COVID-19, high schools across the world have resorted to hosting virtual graduations online, due to social distancing restrictions in effect as a means of flattening the curve of infection....
National Honor Society Goes Virtual With Its Induction Ceremony For the First Time in Bronx Science History
Afifa Areya, Staff Reporter
June 17, 2020
To watch the May 27, 2020 virtual NHS Induction Ceremony, click on the video above. The National Honors Society celebrates their graduating members every year. Unfortunately, with the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, a lot of events have had to be cancelled due to social distancing restrictions ...
I’ll Always Remember You: Reminiscing Over the Past Four Years at Bronx Science
Jean Namgung, Staff Reporter
June 17, 2020
Our Ninth grade year: This was time that most of us probably do not want to remember. From carrying fifty different notebooks in our backpacks to walking into the wrong classrooms, it was a year filled with outdated fashion trends, ugly eyebrows, the mannequin challenge, and everyone telling us, “i...
Nonprofits Helping During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Sazida Marzia, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2020
With the world upended by COVID-19, the regularities that we are used to following have been completely uprooted. We have watched the Coronavirus pandemic affect every aspect of our daily lives, with social distancing rules, mask wearing in public, and regulations barring groups from meeting. Businesses...
Live to Inspire: Elaine Wang ’21 and Project Veni Vidi Vici
Yi Lan Zhang, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2020
Anticipated summer internships and plans for 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but there are other ways to stay proactive and to become involved in projects outside of school. Elaine Wang ’21 spent her quarantine teaching herself graphic design skills. “I had bought the app...
A Masked Army of Volunteers Combats COVID-19 by Donating PPE to Essential Workers
Montana Lee, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2020
New York State went on PAUSE on March 22, 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Our community’s engaged families, like that of Bronx Science siblings YuZhen Lin ’21 and Edward Lin ’23, have been doing all that they can to make sure that healthcare workers and hospitals have the personal protective...
Pen, Paint, and Pride
Montana Lee, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2020
Bronx Science students won big in the 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Four students — Caitlin Yeung ’20, Julia Sperling ’21, Olivia Lee ’22, and I — earned national medals, while many others won regional awards. Established in 1923, the prestigious annual Awards celebrate ...
Meet Your Future S.O. Leaders for 2020-2021!
Ruhika Ponda, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2020
During these unprecedented times, the students of Bronx Science have had to adapt to our current circumstances in numerous ways. Due to nationwide school shutdowns as a result of COVID-19, this year’s Bronx Science S.O. election candidates had to campaign online through social media platforms, such as...
More Than Just a Team Sport: A Profile of the Synchronized Skating Team ‘CP Ice’
Byul Sak, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2020
What comes to mind when you think of team sports? Most people envision a field or a court: soccer, baseball, volleyball, or basketball. But one sport that almost never comes to mind is synchronized skating. Combining skating skill, artistry, and perfect synchronicity, it is a unique sport that many ...
Our S.O. Cabinet and their SO Amazing Efforts During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Ellen Wu, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2020
Remote learning has caused a shift in all of our lifestyles. There’s no longer a concept of a “normal” or daily routine that we can follow by anymore. With daily school schedules and each class period being nonexistent, our learning experience has gone through some major changes. Despite this, ou...
“And as Always…” Wolverine TV During Quarantine
Lavanya Manickam, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2020
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many media companies have recently begun producing their content remotely. CNN anchors are filming their segments from their basements, the SNL cast members are airing Zoom calls, and Global Citizen is hosting virtual events where musicians perform short setlists at home....
A Profile of Eva Xie ’20: More Than a Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist
Montana Lee, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2020
Eva Xie '20, who emigrated to the United States four years ago, is Bronx Science’s first Science Talent Search finalist in three years. Her work, which is covered here, centers on using genomics to improve treatments for heart disease. Behind her groundbreaking research is incredible grit, allowing her not onl...
Friendship Goals!
Daniela Castro and Sofia Mahairas
April 8, 2020
Sometimes it’s hard to imagine teachers having a life outside of school. We know they do, but it’s just hard to imagine. So let's not imagine. Instead, let’s take a look at the secret (and not so secret) friendships between teachers in school. Hopefully quarantine hasn’t caused you to forget some ...
Meet the Physical Education Department
Celeste Abourjeili, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020
While most students see physical education as an escape from academic class, members of the Physical Education department aim to educate students on important subjects — health and fitness. At Bronx Science, all of the Physical Education teachers are incredibly dedicated to this goal. Ms. Dietrich ...
Best Foot Forward: Dance Production Club
Jaymie Paredes, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020
For many people, high school is a confusing period full of growth and constant change. High school can also be the perfect time for students to explore their individuality. They are able to discover their passions and determine what makes them unique. Many teenagers turn to creative hobbies as a form o...
The Leading Path of an Entrepreneur: Sanford James ’20
Caitlin Yeung, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2020
As a ninth grader at Bronx Science, Sanford James would not have imagined that he would open his first store before the age of 18. The thought of becoming a co-founder of a new retail concept store called “Toy Terrace,” would have surprised him despite the fact that entrepreneurship runs in his fa...
A Profile of the Rap Duo Bham City
Raitah Jinnat, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2020
“When we say Bham, you say City!” This chant riled up the audience during this year’s Homecoming before a feature performance from Bham City. Why did Bham City excite the audience so much though? Bham City is a rap duo made up of Baboucarr (Babou) Gaye ’20 and Arjun Mazumdar ...
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