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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...

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...

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