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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...

Outside the Department of State building in Downtown Brooklyn.

Eliminating The Department Of Education; Why Education Is More Important Than Ever

Bin Hu, Contributor March 5, 2025

Trump’s presidency has just begun and to say these past few weeks have been chaotic is an understatement. A flurry of executive orders have exited the White House, from banning D.E.I. to imposing tariffs,...

Despite vinyls and CDs being older music technologies, they are still prevalent in younger generations. Record stores like Amoeba Music, pictured here, remain an interesting attraction for various age groups.

What role does music play in people’s lives?

Elene Tsakadze, Contributor March 5, 2025

Today, almost in every individual’s life, music plays a substantial role. Whether creating or listening to, it has always been a part of our lives. It brings out buried memories, improves our mood, gives...

Every year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open to all U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens who plan to go to college for the following school year. It gives them access to the largest source of financial aid for school.

Financial Aid Might Just Become a Financial Burden

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 5, 2025

Now what does this mean? The Department of Education’s purpose is to provide opportunity for equal acquisition of knowledge and skills that will enable people to develop their full potential, and become...

Image taken on February 11, 2025 of Ms. Lang’s posters include
LGBTQ acceptance, encouraging voting, other artworks and images of her loved ones.

Political Differences and Relationships

Jessica Gayle, Contributor February 13, 2025

As Dewey students prepare themselves for adulthood, and its staff reflect on the presidential election, many are considering their political stances and the importance of politics in their relationships.The...

The Revival of Wacky Youtubers: A Look into Slushy Noobz

The Revival of Wacky Youtubers: A Look into Slushy Noobz

Tomaris Hotami, Contributor February 5, 2025

In the past few years, we have seen a growing number of video makers try and get with the flow of our latest generation, but none of them had really hit this goal unlike the up and coming Canadian duo,...

The view from a third floor window in JDHS, showcasing the new windows that were recently installed across the school building.

Ten Years to Replace Windows?

Ion Huang, Contributor January 14, 2025

Government facility repairs are in itself a bureaucratic process, when it comes to this school. However, it is a bureaucratic nightmare. Sometimes it may even take decades to replace something as basic...

Numbers Are Not Above All

Annie He, Contributor January 14, 2025

The bane of every high achieving student: numbers. As college application season rolls around, the stress level of seniors begins to hike upwards, with students rushing through their personal statements,...

Many students and teachers have their own grievances relating to the Chromebooks currently in use by the DOE, with them oftentimes being an inconvenience to students trying to complete assignments.

Chromebooks: the Good, the Bad, and the Missing Keys

Ayan Shakoor, Contributor January 14, 2025

Picture this: You walk into class, go to the Chromebook cart and take one out to start your work. You hold down the power button and are greeted by issues with the screen, or half of the keys missing,...

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