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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
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
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
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
Riverbay Cogeneration Plant provides energy to Co-op City’s some 50,000 residents via the burning of fossil fuels. It is located just off the center of one of the Co-ops.

Climate Change and the Coronavirus

Jonathan Lopez, 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
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
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
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
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
Even during in the warmer fall weather, Staff Reporter Alexandra Zwiebel '22 was still wearing her mask outside in Central Park, making it seasonally in fashion!

The Newest Addition to Your Wardrobe: Masks, Function or Fashion?

Alexandra Zwiebel, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
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
Here are screenshots of ZOOM and Google Meet logos, which Bronx Science students see every day during the remote learning period of the Coronavirus pandemic. Every Bronx Science teacher is using one of the two platforms to conduct virtual classes.

Tips for Success With Remote Learning

Angela Phuong, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2020
The Bronx Science S.O. Cabinet advertised their first ever virtual 9th Grade 'Find A Friend Event' on their instagram page. “The S.O. Cabinet plans to expand on the 'Find a Friend' event all year long to help our ninth-graders adjust to Bronx Science. Each of these upcoming events will serve as an icebreaker for students to help them get to know each other better,” said Allison Errico ’22, a member of Bronx Science's S.O. Cabinet.

Ninth Graders’ Experiences at Bronx Science During the Remote Learning Period

Rachel Koon, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2020
Using social media accounts is a great way to stay in touch with friends safely during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Staying Safe and Connected Socially During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Chanel Richardson, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2020
The countries of South Asia are represented on this map by their national colors: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The Coronavirus Pandemic in South Asia

Samia Sultana, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
This is a synagogue in Kew Gardens Hills, located in one of the ‘red zones’ with high COVID-19 positivity rates. “The NYC government along with the state government should make a larger effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by implementing mask mandates. This would ensure that nobody leaves their homes without wearing a face covering of any sort, which would help to stop the spread of the Coronavirus,” said Jeff Guan ’21.

A Sudden Surge in COVID-19 Cases in New York City

Caleb Yam, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
Each year, American families produce almost 350 million tons of plastic waste.

Plastic Eating Enzymes: A Possible Solution to the Plastic Waste Problem

Marina Tiligadas, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
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