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

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, only three months away. This tournament will feature an expanded 48-team format and will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Here are some more facts about what is set to become the biggest World Cup in history. The competition will be played across 16 host cities , stretching from Los Angeles in the west to New York/New Jersey in the east, offering fans a uniquely large geographical spread all around North A

Fencing is a dynamic sport that combines athleticism, strategy and precision. Two athletes use swords to attack and defend against one another with the aim of striking their opponent in order to score points. The three disciplines of modern fencing are the foil, the epee, and the sabre (also known as saber). Each discipline uses a different kind of blade (which shares the same name) and has unique rules. That being said, MS.158 has gathered interest to form a fencing club. I

I am strong I am caring and honest I carry determination in my heart I come from immagrants I admire Maya Angelou because she is strong I had to rise when everyone thought I was bossy Instead of ambitious or hard working It helped me to be aware of how the world around me is and how cruel it can be Does my happiness upset you Would you rather see tears in my eyes? Maybe your upset with yourself Or I caught you by surprise Do you wish to see me in a pool of blood Wellowing in

Punch the Monkey. An online sensation. But who really is he? Punch the monkey was born July 2025. He is currently 7 months old. He is located in the Ichikawa City Zoo  in Japan. He was abandoned July 26th, 2026 by his mother due to the lack of maternal care. On February 19th 2026, a group of older monkeys started to attack Punch. Once Punch escaped, he went to his stuffed animal for comfort. The video of Punch getting attacked resurfaced and people weren't happy.  Some people

Every morning in February, Marie Curie 158 begins the day by learning about influential figures in African American history. These morning meeting slides introduce us to people whose courage, creativity, and determination have helped shape the world we live in today. From groundbreaking artists to fearless activists and pioneering astronauts, each person reminds us that one individual can make a powerful difference. Some of the inspiring figures we’ve explored include Alma Th

“Amusing little plans this person has…”  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...  Beep Beep. The soft beeps of the alarm clock woke me up pleasantly. I wake up to the sound of the fire roaring to life and the eggs sizzling like tiny sparks. I walk towards my wardrobe, and throw on some clothes. Pink top and White pants.  “Perfect.” I whisper to myself. “Surely they're going to accept me now. Right?” “Marly, breakfast’s

China has some of the most influential histories and cultures from around the world, being the main center country of Asia. Many famous traditions from China are still performed today, with one of the most prominent being Lunar New Year, taking place in February rather than the start of the Gregorian Calendar. During Lunar New Year, relatives come together to celebrate with one another, practicing cultures and eating heartwarming foods. A major part of Chinese New Year food a

Sophia, Megan, Manon, Daniela, Yoonchae, and Lara; they’re the six members of the global girl group Katseye, the creators of some of the biggest hits of this year. Revolutionizing the world by storm with songs like Gnarly, Gabriela, Internet Girl, Touch and even the hit GAP ad “Better in Denim”. You May Know Them From: Sophia : Appeared on the Filipino Family Feud alongside her family in 2022 Lara : Appeared in an ad for Michelle Obama’s Global Group Alliance in 2018 Megan :

Everyone knows about the MS158 Robotics Club, with 18 people picked at the start of the year! All through September, we’ve been working on our project: “ Unearthed ”, discovering what archaeologists do and the problems that they face. Using Lego robots, we devised a solution, using AI technology and feedback from professionals. After months of research, we devised a solution to our problem: poor photography and lack of intercommunication. Our solution was improving imaging w

Imagine this, you sit down trying to kill some time, but the second you open the keyboard, it feels like a barrier appears in front of you. Why is it that two minutes ago you were full of ideas, but now you’re an empty shell of what you once were? What is this phenomenon? Well,  it's a common obstacle commonly referred to as “writer's block,” and in this article I will give you three ways to overcome it. The first option is to stop writing altogether. I know, I know—I have st

If you’re familiar with the gaming/console community and have shown any sort of interest in it you may have probably heard of the term, "Console Wars”. If you haven’t, then it is the term for the fans of consoles fighting about which one is superior. The argument will be XBox vs PlayStation, specifically the newest model of each which are the PS5 and XBox Series X. For today, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are not in this comparison because they don’t perform nearl

Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, you think you’d know it all. But there are some peculiar holidays that nobody knows about- mostly because it’s ridiculous why they exist! National Watermelon Day Apparently, August 3rd is the day to eat lots of watermelon. This holiday is a fun summer celebration to honor the popular, refreshing summer fruit that is roughly 92% water, offering relief from high temperatures . It promotes consumption of this hydrating, nutrient-rich treat th

Japan: Dorayaki Japan has always been known for its futuristic technology and unique culture, making it a staple choice for vacations and visiting. The country has a long history of customs and traditions, along with another famous part of their legacy: food. Japan’s cuisine, especially its desserts, has a lot of recognition across the world. One of these confections can be found all over Asia, being a staple of Japan’s history: Dorayaki. History Dorayaki’s origin starts in t

We all get bored every once in a while, probably because each and every generation has a shorter and shorter attention span. A great way to achieve that boost of Dopamine quickly is to look at an interesting website. So here’s a compiled list of my personal favorites. Neal.fun   https://neal.fun Neal.fun is a cool little website that has lots of mini-games and cool informational pages. Most famous for the mini-game “*The Password Game,” a game where you have to make a passwo

The New York Mets have been absolutely ALIVE this offseason. Their 2025 starting 9 is almost unidentifiable if you compare it to this year's starting nine. 2025's starting 9 consisted of: SS: Francisco Lindor RF: Juan Soto 1B: Pete Alonso 3B: Mark Vientos LF: Brandon Nimmo DH: Starling Marte C: Luis Torrens 2B: Brett Baty CF: Jose Siri  This was the Mets usual lineup, as they were used to most people on this roster for many years. The Mets had very high expectations that sea

It’s the month of January and a lot has happened this month on and off Broadway. But what are some of the most important events that happened this month?  Closings There have been many closings, like one of the most iconic Broadway shows, Beetlejuice , closed on January 3rd after its 13 week run, Waiting For Godot  recently closed on January 4th and Queen Of Versailles ,   starring one of the most influential Broadway stars: Kristen Chenoweth closed on January 4th. Not to men

I’m sure there must be PLENTY of music lovers in our school. From K-Pop to rock music, we all have our various music tastes. And I’m here to talk about mine! Everyone has heard about Harry Styles; record breaking music artist, former One Direction member, and one of the most popular singers of our generation. Whoever is also a fan of Harry knows about how he went on a hiatus after his “Love on Tour” in July 2023. Fans all over the world have been wondering and hoping that thi

A Refresher…….. Arcturus:  No, OH I MEAN OBVIOUSLY!!! I only came with him because one, he was the closest to my house, and two, my bike broke because of him. Therefore, I rode with him to make him pay. However, I will never ride with such a disappointing, lowlife, obnoxious, and broke driver again. He doesn’t even know how to fold his clothes…A-Actually, he sent me a selfie to show me all of his success in making his…really “interesting” game that’s popular, but then I saw a