Regents is the final exam of the school year, and there is a lot about the Regents that non-8th graders don’t know. There are Regents preparations and mock tests that count for our school grades. Regents Preparation and Review: The school has a full schedule of Regents preparation that starts during May and ends in June. This is from Monday - Saturday after school from 2:30 to 4pm (Saturday is 9-12pm). The Regents preparation classes are Algebra, US History, Foreign Language

If you have heard the news, there is controversy surrounding the program we use during ELA or ELA WINs. Several sources have exposed how I-Ready is stealing student data. In addition to this rumor, many parents and students feel that I-Ready provides no actual growth in academic abilities. Parents are also concerned about their child’s screen time and how it affects their kids. A group of eight graders from iPrep Academy also feel the same way about the platform and that it

Internal ~Alean~ I saw him and I swear my heart skipped a beat I swear. He looked so happy even though it was the first day of school. Like nothing concerned him. I would date him if he asked. ~Christian~ On the first day of school, when I walked into the classroom. This weird girl started to stare at me. I'll admit it, she was pretty but I don't think she would date me. ~Alean~ He bumped into me and I can promise you I have never felt so happy. This shirt is now my lucky shi

Oh music, you spill like rain across my thoughts, soft thunder stitching silence into sound, you braid the air with threads that can’t be caught, and plant your echoes deep beneath the ground. Oh music, you are a shadow of a flame, that flickers bright inside a broken night, a whisper wearing colors without name, that teaches the dark how to remember light. Oh music, you are a river made of time, that bends through memories i cannot see, you carry every heartbeat, every rh

While not scientifically proven, studies suggest that eye color is linked to personality traits because the genes forming our irises are linked to those that form our frontal lobes. Research indicates that eye pigmentation can influence behavior, pain tolerance, and how others perceive us, connecting certain colors to specific personality types. Common Personality Associations by Eye Color Brown/Dark Eyes: Perceived as natural leaders, reliable, confident, and trust

Spring is usually associated with flowers blooming, snow melting, and warmer weather. But, here at 158, for many students and staff, Spring is full of events and concerts for the Band, Chorus classes, and the Theater Club! So, let’s go into a deep dive of the things to come as of April 17th, 2026! Music in the Parks In the morning of May 8th, 2026, 8th Grade Band and select Chorus students and their teachers will set off on a bus ride to Allentown, Pennsylvania and Dorney Pa

Stuyvesant High School is one of, if not the most prestigious high school in New York. Every year, around 30,000 students enter the Specialized High Schools Admission Tests (SHSAT) in hopes of receiving a high enough score. This school has a reputation for pushing their students to the limit, giving them as many opportunities to succeed later in life as possible. Luckily, there are ways to easily succeed and get accepted at Stuyvesant, more than most people think. Admission

Spring has finally arrived! And besides the allergies, bees, and unpredictable weather, it’s one of my favorite seasons. So here are some spring activities you can do! Picnic Gather some of your friends and hit your favorite park bench! Picnics are the classic spring activity, and now that it’s getting warmer out watermelon is a must! Pack your favorite snacks and take a day trip to Cunningham Park. Meet up with some friends, lay a blanket down and enjoy a beautiful day at a

First of all, let's talk about what is a skin undertone: A skin undertone is the hidden color beneath the surface of your skin. There are four. Knowing your undertone can help you pick out the perfect clothes, makeup, and hair colors that go with your natural skin coloring. In this article, we will explore how you figure out your undertone and what colors you should have with that will match your unique style.   First step, look at your vein. If your vein is green, you have

Coraline by Neil Gaiman is a dark fantasy novella (a short novel) about a young bored girl who is curious. Coraline discovers a secret door to a seemingly better parallel world, only to find it's a trap set by the malevolent "Other Mother" who wants to keep her by sewing buttons into her eyes. Coraline must use her bravery to rescue her real parents and the souls of other trapped children, facing terrifying creatures and a world much darker and complex than the popular film o

It's March, which means it's Women's History Month. This month is used to commemorate and honor women who have impacted the world with their inventions. Without them, we would have not made progress, so we must thank them. History was paved by some icons such as Marie Curie, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. Let's celebrate women's rights now Marie Curie Not only is our school named after but Marie Curie also founded 2 elements on the periodic table. Her findings are impactful,

Recently, I saw the off-Broadway revival of the 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee at the New World Stages and I thought it was great. The show was interactive, had no fourth wall, and was a lot of fun. The actors were amazing and knew exactly how to give the audience a good laugh. An aspect that I really enjoyed was having audience members sign up to become part of the spelling bee and come onstage to participate in the show. The show features reputable actors like Kevin McHale

Recently, I extracted my data from ChatGPT and deleted my account to search for other AI providers. You may be wondering why I would do this, ChatGPT was one of the first popular AI LLMs (Large Language Model), and I was one of their first 3% of customers. ChatGPT was always known for pushing the envelope of AI technologies, but (at least in my opinion) not anymore. ChatGPT was known for being the first widely-used LLM, reaching 1 million users within 5 days after its releas

Manjeet Singh was a very special boy who liked chicken curry. His mommy and daddy wanted him to be a neurosurgeon! He thought it was kind of stereotypical, but it was a part of his culture after all…so he packed his 1 pound fish into a suitcase. Along with his very very good math test score (99–but his daddy was mad.) He immigrated to America, but the security guard  took out all of his pakoras and samosas. Therefore, he lost 30 pounds on the flight because he had nothing to

Writing stories is incredibly fun but the most difficult part is trying to come up with an idea in the first place. Here are some tips that can hopefully help you come up with story ideas! #1 Work with a friend! It can be hard to come up with ideas on your own, so talking with a friend or two can be extremely helpful. Talking with your friend(s) over the phone or in person can generate topics from natural conversation, take inspiration from random topics or gossip that can b

In the past, Marie Curie held many Girl Scout troops. However, there are currently two troops at the school. The troop that Chiara and I are currently in (4564) consists of 8th graders, most of whom attend this school, but some go to other schools. The other troop consists of 7th graders. Both of these troops have known each other since kindergarten, and have been together since then.  To open every meeting, the Girl Scouts recite this promise: The Girl Scout Promise: On

(Chapter Twenty Four: Runaway) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The night swallowed them whole. Cold air burned Skye’s lungs as she ran, her fingers locked in Rowan’s. The sound of their shoes pounding against the pavement mixed with her heartbeat — fast, uneven, desperate. “Keep moving,” Rowan said, his voice low but sharp. “Don’t stop.” “I’m trying ,” she gasped, clutching her bag tighter against her chest. “Where are we even going?” “Someplace they won’t look,

“Wait, what time is it?” Jayden's eyes flew open as sunlight spilled across his room. His heart began pounding before his feet even touched the floor. Today was the day of the senior trip to Adventure Kingdom Amusement Park. He jumped out of bed and got ready in a rush. From downstairs, his mom’s voice drifted up. “What do you want for breakfast?” she called. “Pancakes! Eggs and bacon!” he shouted back. The smell met him halfway down the stairs sweet syrup, buttery pancakes

8th Grade is an exciting year with many activities such as Senior Prom, Six Flags, and the Yearbook Picnic. 8th Graders have three assemblies where Ms. Biondo talks about every senior event. These activities will only happen at the end of the year. To attend all senior activities, you must have a satisfactory conduct record, satisfactory attendance record, and have cleared all accounts. Senior Day or Yearbook Picnic:  It would be the day after prom which is the second week F

“So I woke up today and found out that I’m now Chinese”, “I have self diagnosed myself as Chinese" or “You have met me in a very Chinese time in my life” is what we’ve been seeing on our for you page recently. “Chinamaxxing” has recently begun to trend online where western people take customs and aesthetics from Chinese culture. For example, they drink hot water or congee and say that they’re now “Chinese”. It seems like a harmless trend but it’s so much more. What’s so prob