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A student from E-Tech Chargers (F.R.C Team 5298) demonstrates and shows their admiration for our Shark Keychains, which the Megalodons gave out during the Hudson Valley Regional.

The Three-Day Robotics Competition

Kevin Nocelo, Contributor April 1, 2025

From March 5-8, 2025, the Dewey FRC Robotics Team, The Megalodons (333), went to compete at the Hudson Valley Regional at the Rockland Community College. The Robotics Team, under the supervision of...

MSA students enjoying Iftar together.

Ramadan 2025

Nafisa Nusratova and Amina Malik March 28, 2025

What is Ramadan? Ramadan occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month in Islam. During this time, Muslims fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is the month of forgiveness...

Mr. Wong goes over AP level questions from previous AP exam to farther prepared student  for the real test.

Mock AP Exam: Helpful Practice Or Added Stress?

Angel Zhang and Kevin Li March 28, 2025

 As AP exam season approaches, high school students across the country are gearing up for the real deal. However, before the official exams begin in May, many schools administer mock AP exams to help...

Bin Hu, a chronic shopper comparing the prices before and after tariffs at a supermarket near John Dewey.

Taxes and Tariffs: The Trade War Between America and Everyone Else

Bin Hu and Annie He March 25, 2025

Economically speaking, the United States of America and its citizens are in a precarious situation. It is well known that we are in multiple crises all at once, and the state of our economy is not improving....

Students in Ms Lang's Government  class working on the Seal of Civic Readiness Project on February 28, 2025.

Seal of Civic Readiness Project

Amina Malik, Contributor March 14, 2025

The Seal of Civic Readiness is a way to honor students who are learning about how to be active and responsible citizens. It shows they understand the way the government works and are involved in their...

Members of the robotics club demonstrating their 2024 season robot, Hammerhead, launching notes (objects similar in shape to frisbees) at Dewey's initial club rush on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Club Social Aims to Revive Dewey’s Participation This Spring

Kevin Nocelo, Contributor March 12, 2025

Even after the school day ends there is still activity going on in Dewey, even behind closed doors. Club Social, on the other hand, is an event hosted here in Dewey that will explore these extracurricular...

Marvel as a franchise has exploded in popularity in recent years due to the success of their superhero movies and now, a free-to-play video game.

The Next Game to Rival Overwatch

Aaron Mariyamis, Contributor March 6, 2025

Hero Shooters are a massively popular genre with many popular games such as Overwatch, Apex Legends, Paladins, Team Fortress 2, and the newest game to take the genre by storm is Marvel Rivals. Marvel Rivals,...

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...

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