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Tanisha Khan ’22, the Events Coordinator of Bronx Sciences’ Muslim Student Association Club, said, “I think one of the reasons why some people have such a distorted view of Islam is because the media sees certain countries such as Saudi Arabia as a representation of Islam. Then, whenever these countries do something controversial, it automatically equates to Islam promoting such controversial things.”

The Role of the Media and the Problem of Islamophobia Around the World

Paromita Talukder, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on the front cover of 'TIME magazine' in 2020, after he was placed on their list, 'The 100 Most Influential People,' for his leadership in the pandemic-era world.

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Beyond the Limits of Science

Ryan Ahmed, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021
Vaccine distribution in the United States of America has begun, but it will be many months before the majority of Americans are vaccinated, given the current trajectory of the distribution and production of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

Samia Sultana, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021
A construction meeting takes place on Zoom, where seasoned Robotics members brainstorm, discuss issues with one another, and ask and answer questions about their robot design.

CAD to COVID-19: A Pandemic is No Constraint For the Bronx Science Robotics Team

Akunna Njoku, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
The NYPD’s Times Square substation has a new look, as it aims to be more welcoming to tourists and future NYPD officers.

A Worrying Uptick In Crime Across New York City

Chanel Richardson, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Native Americans believed in the importance of dreams and believed that they are an extension of reality. They believed that making dreamcatchers would catch any bad spirits and bad dreams, and that the dreamcatchers would only allow the better dreams to pass through.

Is the Coronavirus Pandemic Causing Our Dreams to Become More Intense?

Daniella Lorenzana, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
COVID-19 testing is another stark reality for us as we continue to live our lives and try to revert back to some form of 'normal.'

Why Black Individuals are at a Severely Increased Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Here is the lake outside the house of Abir Hossain's grandfather.

A Conversation at the End of Time With Abir Hossain ’21

Fahim Zaman, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Clara Joy plays a socially-distanced concert in Tompkins Square Park.

Songs in a Major (Pandemic) Key

Edie Fine, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Students across the country have voiced major concerns regarding their security and privacy as online proctoring programs monitor their every move.

All Eyes on You: The Perils of Surveillance During Remote Learning

Alex Tembelis, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
New York City hospitals have begun receiving Pfizer doses and vaccinating their healthcare workers as of December 14th, 2020.

The Ethics of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
Face masks used to combat COVID-19 transmission are currently sold by large retail chains throughout the United States.

Unmasking the Mask Conspiracy Theories

Marina Tiligadas, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
Members of the Bronx Science Chess Club play chess in 2019, before the Coronavirus pandemic stopped in-person activities. This year, the club continues to stay active. “Chess Club adapted well to the virtual world,” said Asif Anzum ’21, Vice President of the Bronx Science Chess Club. “We have been playing chess with each other online, and we plan on teaching chess strategies, watching chess videos, streams, and movies together.”

The Rise of Chess Into the Mainstream

Yona Litwin, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
“I always try to be ‘human,’ but this year I made a concerted effort to err on the side of hyper flexibility and kindness. I have no doubts that some students will take advantage of this, but in the end, if the worst thing that could be said was that I was generous with an extension or I was ‘light’ this year.... I'll take it,” said Ms. Kountourakis.

The Host With the Most: Bronx Science Teachers’ Valiant Efforts to Make Virtual Learning As Good As It Can Be

Arianne Browne, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth is a public school in New York City. Given that it is located in Central Harlem, it is located in one of neighborhoods that has been most affected by COVID-19 in New York City. Ed Clark, a Harlem resident, said, “I also have a son who goes to a public high school in Harlem, and the surge of Coronavirus in New York City has forced his high school to close, keeping him home.”

How the Recent Surge in COVID-19 Cases Has Impacted the United States

Adam Sultan, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021
T.J. Maxx customers try their best to socially distance while waiting in line to purchase their items in December 2020, during the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19’s Impact on U.S. Holiday Shopping

Chelsea Leung, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021
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
During the Winter Break of December 2019, before the Coronavirus pandemic radically altered holiday celebrations, Becky Chen ’21 attended a gingerbread house making competition with her friends at the Chinese American Planning Council in Queens.

A Change of Plans: How Winter Break Arrangements Are Changed Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Angela Phuong, Staff Reporter
December 23, 2020
To celebrate Thanksgiving in a safe way, given the Coronavirus pandemic, Shireen Zaman ’22 played video games such as 'Genshin Impact' with her friends. 'Genshin Impact' is an online open world role-playing game.

Bronx Science Students’ Thanksgiving Stories During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Saamiya Ahmed, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2020
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
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