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Max Funlands recently opened location, situated on  1919 86th street.

The Disappearance of the Third Place

Ayan Shakoor, Contributor May 30, 2025

On Friday, March 7th, 2025, the Max Funland on 86th Street officially opened, replacing the abandoned 24 hour fitness gym which sat idle for years prior. The location marks Max Funland's second location,...

The Class of 2025 at Senior Sunrise.

From the Class of 2025: Timeless Advice from our Seniors

Katherine Moy, Contributor May 27, 2025

The hallways of John Dewey High School are more than just lockers and classroom doors–they're pathways to futures being shaped with each passing semester. High school marks an important transition period...

500 Days of Summer: A popular "horror" romance movie about two individuals who had different meanings of what love was

First Love Versus First Everything

Katherine Moy, Contributor May 9, 2025

Love is a powerful emotion that guides everyone through their lives–it influences future relationships, the way individuals perceive the world–love teaches individuals immensely about others and themselves....

A student using artificial intelligence to help him with his calculus class.

The Surge in AI Usage for Education: Is AI Helping or Harming students’ abilities?

Elene Tsakadze, Contributor May 8, 2025

As ChatGPT becomes increasingly popular, the concerns over its effects on education are rising as well. What are people concerned about? Are there ethical ways to use AI in education? This article will...

One Single Fish: Chapter 2

Liliya B., Author May 7, 2025

It was getting colder. Wet leaves rustled under my bare feet. Of course, wrapped in just a blanket and nothing underneath, I will be cold. I no longer held Ivy's hand. The black shadows of the trees thickened...

John Dewey's campus showing signs of the Spring season on April 24, 2025.

Dear Seniors, Endings Are New Beginnings

Bin Hu, Contributor May 6, 2025

The phases of life are like chapters in a book. Each chapter is a new development and an opportunity for change. For high school seniors, the long four years of high school are drawing to an end. However,...

Dewey teachers painting their bowls while receiving support and instruction from NAHS student Polina Bozhynska.

John Dewey High School Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Ivy Lam, Contributor April 28, 2025

John Dewey High School National Art Honor Society (NAHS) hosted an Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 10, 2025. The event is a collaborative effort between the NAHS and the JDHS culinary team to join the...

One Single Fish: Chapter 1

Liliya B., Author April 28, 2025

Prologue   There is no logic in this world, no familiar forms. It looks like a dream, but the pain here is very real and there are many ways to die.  Chapter I  I didn’t see anything, I didn’t...

Face-to-Face or Screen-to-Screen? Students and teachers have differing views on which format they prefer for Parent Teacher Conference.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Virtual vs. In-Person

Paulina Weary, Contributor April 1, 2025

As technology proceeds to change the way schools and families communicate, parent-teacher conferences have evolved as well. While in-person meetings allow for face-to-face interaction between parents and...

Painted on the side of Brooklyn Game Shack is a mural dedicated to one of video games most recognizable characters- Mario from Super Mario Brothers. The A/C unit is even designed to look like one of the old NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) controllers.

Brooklyn Game Shack and the Importance of Physical Media

Ayan Shakoor, Contributor April 1, 2025

BROOKLYN GAME SHACK At 503 84th street sits a small store with a white awning, and that store is Brooklyn Game Shack. From an outsider's perspective it may come off as unassuming, maybe even a little...

Senior Amira Bagley Singing 'Ex-Factor' by Lauryn Hill.

A BSU Original – Black is the Blueprint

Christina Noel, Contributor March 26, 2025

Black is the Blueprint is the event that marks the first-ever black history show organized by the newly established Black Student Union. Since December, the members of the Black Student Union have poured...

Dewey students exiting the school building, with different responsibilities following them all.

Dewey Student Life Beyond High School

Tomaris Hotami, Contributor March 12, 2025

Being an upcoming high school graduate means either having a great deal of free time, or little to none. The excitement of leaving and entering a new pathway has many students already prepared and even...

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