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

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