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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,...

Mr. Ahmed focuses on coordinating build times in preparation for Battle of the Boroughs.

Minecraft Club Set to Compete in Battle of the Boroughs

Irina Abramova, Contributor March 5, 2025

At John Dewey High School, the Minecraft club annually participates in the Battle of the Boroughs championships, an E-sports competition in which students from different compete against each other in challenges...

Biology students working on an assignment in the classroom on Friday, February 28, 2025.

The new Biology Regent

Angel Zhang, Contributor March 5, 2025

Regent examinations are Middle School and High School tests administered in New York City that students earn credits for to take to graduate High School. New York High School students must pass at least...

Students gathered in the auditorium on Thursday, February 13th for the breakout session on Luna Park summer employment opportunities. Being that many Dewey students are Coney Island natives, this presents an exciting opportunity for them.

Dewey’s Career Day presents post High School Career Paths

Kevin Li, Contributor March 5, 2025

As high school graduation approaches, students are facing a challenge: what should I do after high school? Should I go to college, should I go to the military, or should I get a job? While some students...

This is the notification that appeared when people opened TikTok on January 20, 2025. As of today, March 5, 2025, TikTok is currently up and running in the United States.

Should TikTok Have Stayed Banned?

Victoria Tsang, Contributor March 5, 2025

TikTok is a famous social media app that millions of people use to create videos or watch short videos. Throughout the years, it has brought people from all over the world together more easily and even...

Economic tariffs and government taxation have been a hot topic lately amongst the many changes happening at the Federal level since Trump took office in late January.

Trump’s Trade War: The Real Cost of Trump’s Tariffs

Nafisa Nusratova, Contributor February 28, 2025

If you believe that Trump’s new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico don't affect you, take another look. These tariffs will affect jobs and wages, inflation, exports, etc.  Tariffs are taxes a country’s...

NAHS Valentines Day Sale 2025 Poster.

NAHS Valentine’s Day: Send A Heart

Ivy Lam, Contributor February 12, 2025

Beginning Feb 11, John Dewey’s National Arts Honor Society (NAHS) will be selling Valentine's Day goods through their 'Send a Heart' sale in the cafeteria. Send A Heart is a fun and thoughtful way to...

A Chinese lion dance performance during the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in Chinatown on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025.

How Technology Has Made Lunar New Year More Relevant Worldwide

Leon Chow, Contributor January 31, 2025

In most Asian countries, Lunar New Year has been part of the tradition for a long time. However, thanks to technology- it is now more widely known and accessible than ever. People from all over the world...

Incoming Nationwide Cell Phone Ban High Schools: Coming to NYC

Leon Chow and Keon Primus January 17, 2025

Would banning cell phones in New York City schools help students study and concentrate better? Parents and teachers have recently become increasingly concerned about the possibility that students' addiction...

Senior Rui Lee in Macroeconomics

The Struggles of Senior Year

Monserrat Flores Rivera, Contributor January 7, 2025

It has always been said that junior year is the hardest year of high school any student can experience. With a ton of AP classes, studying for the regents, and most importantly, taking the SAT. Yes,...

A solidarity protest for Georgia taking place in Times Square on Friday, November 29th, 2024.

Government against citizens? What’s happening in Georgia?

Elene Tsakadze, Contributor December 20, 2024

Tensions have been rising in the small eastern European country Georgia as the government announced a stop to negotiations with the European Union (EU). As a backlash to this decision, citizens started...

Two John Dewey High school students Bonnie Bickwit and her boyfriend Mitchel Weiser disappear while hitchhiking their way to an upstate rock concert on July 27, 1973.

High School Sweethearts Disappear

Victoria Tsang and Briana Parker December 19, 2024

In the 1970’s, crime was at its highest- especially in New York City. There was no form of communication with people throughout their day as today we have our family and friends locations. It was most...

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