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Our School Podcast!
It wouldn’t be a shocking statement to say that a good podcast is relaxing and informative. From murder mysteries and exoneration podcasts to film and music reviews, the world of podcasting has so much to offer. But, a new addition to that very world has just arrived: OUR SCHOOL PODCAST! Posted on Spotify, we cover a variety of topics for the school to hear! But what is it and how does it work? What is it? The podcast includes information about days school is off, importan
Curious Times Reporters
Nov 192 min read


Where To Find Community Service Hours
Students have been seeking opportunities to earn service hours. Whether you’re in National Junior Honors Society and need to get those 40 hours in; or you're just looking to help out your school/neighborhood, this article can help you find opportunities to give back. Arts Band, Chorus, Dance, and Art all have a huge impact on our school lives. For inside service hours (and in some instances, outside service hours) you can help out by sorting supplies or moving items around.
Amrita Hans
Nov 142 min read


Marie Cure 158 Student Government Officers for the 2025-2026 school year
In early November, Marie Curie 158 voted for and elected members for the 2025-26 Student Government. This year, the total amount of votes came out to 652 votes. Congratulations to Alana Sadikot of Class 721 for being elected to be the NEW president of Student Government! Congratulations to Estella Qian of Class 802 for being the NEW Vice President for Student Government! Congratulations to Cristal Zhou of Class 821 for being the NEW Secretary for Student Government! Congratul
Timothy and Luke
Nov 142 min read


Why go all the way to Broadway when MS 158 is just as good...or better!
This year’s theater club musical is… let’s get you some clues. The first clue is that this musical takes place in a world where everyone is told to stick to the status quo. The second clue is a jock and a brainiac come together to audition for the school musical. Get ready for… High School Musical Jr.! Save the date for Tuesday, November 18, 2025. In room 125 is the interest meeting for the cast; and Wednesday, November 19, 2025, there will be a script read-through. This
Oscar Chen and Liam Kuang
Nov 72 min read


Italian Heritage Month: What Is It? Who Do We Celebrate? Why Do We Celebrate It?
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, a new heritage month arrives. In the middle of October we celebrate Italian Heritage Month. A month where we celebrate the Italian achievements, successes, and valuable contributions the Italian immigrants and Italian Americans have accomplished over the centuries. ( osdia.org ) The Origins Of Italian Heritage Month: It all started when Italian senator Tate Downs held a proclamation to honor the achievements of Italian Immigrants an
Tristan Chow
Oct 272 min read


We Survived the First Month of 6th Grade!
For most students, going from 5th grade to 6th grade is a huge step and can be extremely challenging and scary. In 5th grade, the teachers would walk us through the hallways to different classes in two lines. Now, we have to walk on our own from class to class. In 5th grade, we didn’t have to carry around heavy book bags and laptops. But now, we have to carry heavy book bags and laptops. In 5th grade, teachers helped us with every step of the way. Although now, we must face s
Annie Lin
Oct 173 min read


Why Join The Curious Times?
It’s been plastered all over the Morning Meeting slides; an interest meeting for our school newspaper "The Curious Times". The schools...
Timothy Lai
Oct 102 min read


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Bayside: Honoring Voices & Champions in Our Community
As September rolls in, Bayside and all of Queens light up in celebration: Hispanic Heritage Month is here. From September 15 through...
Nadia Tsou
Sep 263 min read


Why Music?
There are countless hobbies in the world—sports, visual art, dance, and many more. But for me, one stands out above the rest: making...
Timothy Lai
Jun 204 min read


The importance of Summer Reading
Every summer is amazing in my opinion, but in the middle of the summer like out of no where, you may get a little bored and there is a...
Charles Cronin
Jun 201 min read


Summer Solstice and Summer Break
June 20th is the Summer Solstice, a day which marks the longest daylight/sunlight of the year. For students that means summer is here! In...
Sophia Weng
Jun 203 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Some may ask “What is Mental Health Awareness Month?”, “Why is it a thing?”, or even “Why does it...
Samantha Huang
May 232 min read


Updates to the latest Marie Curie Musical: Beetlejuice
How’s it moving along? by AUDREY N. & ALANA S. The Cast: The cast has been working hard memorizing their lines and places for each scene...
Curious Times Reporters
May 93 min read


Murals of Marie Curie
Have you been noticing the walls of the first floor of our school? Deck the halls with-beautiful murals! Commissioned by our Principal...
Abigail Mo
May 62 min read


Allergies, thanks but no thanks
Let's face it, having allergies is not great. In fact, having an allergy to certain foods means we are limited to the things we can eat....
Sophia Weng
Apr 252 min read


Misleading Graphs - How Can We Spot Them?
In today’s technological age, graphs have been extremely helpful in showing information between a set of options. They can be seen...
Steven Fung
Apr 113 min read


State Test Preparations
The standardized tests are coming up soon. It’s an assessment most grades will take and will test your knowledge and the things that you...
Joel Kim
Apr 113 min read


High School Results: An Emotional Rollercoaster
As you’ve heard, high school results have been released. This has provoked strong feelings amongst all of the 8th graders. Some people...
Christiana Raji
Mar 217 min read


Exciting News from Our School’s Coding Team!
Did you know that our school has an amazing coding team? This talented group of students have been working hard on Lego robotics, coding,...
Oscar Chen
Mar 142 min read


Civics Week
Ah yes, Civics week is coming soon! In case you didn’t know, Civics Week is an important part of every student’s education. That’s why we...
Timothy Lai
Mar 93 min read
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