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Why the February 28th Protest Didn’t Work

Sita W., Writer March 25, 2025

On February 28, millions of Americans were encouraged to buy absolutely nothing as part of a protest organized by the People’s Union USA. If they needed something, they had to support only small local...

The NYC Half Marathon

The NYC Half Marathon

Afsana Azad March 24, 2025

On March 16th, 2025, thousands of runners assembled in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and tied their shoes for the annual New York City Half Marathon, an iconic 13.1-mile race that has become one of the most...

ICE Raids - Student Opinion

ICE Raids – Student Opinion

Kiera L. March 8, 2025

Many New Yorkers have heard of ICE raids, however, what exactly are these “raids”? How do BSGE students perceive these raids?  ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and recently,...

The Reality of Online Activism

The Reality of Online Activism

Noor O. February 24, 2025

The rise in popularity of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 is the time when most people began to notice online activism. Over time, posting online infographics and sharing information about issues...

Desensitized to Danger: How Much is Too Much?

Desensitized to Danger: How Much is Too Much?

Ashika Keya, Fernando Diaz December 1, 2024

News of Taylor Swift’s concert being canceled due to threats of violence against attending fans sent her community into a frenzy. While many were undoubtedly alarmed by the potential danger and loss...

Student Opinion on 2024 Election

Student Opinion on 2024 Election

Keira Lai December 1, 2024

The 2024 Presidential Election was clearly controversial between many New Yorkers, but the question is how was it received by BSGE students? Donald J. Trump won the Presidential Election of 2024, the...

The 2024 Presidential Election: Who Will Win?

The 2024 Presidential Election: Who Will Win?

Robert Pandrea October 29, 2024

The upcoming 2024 Presidential election is one of the most important elections in American history. There is a great deal of tension, as the American public is extremely divided on major issues, such as...

Hurricane Helene and Milton

Hurricane Helene and Milton

Matilda Giles October 29, 2024

According to the Saffir-Simpson scale, Category 1 hurricanes have “very dangerous winds” from 74-95 mph that “produce some damage” (NHC). A cheetah can run up to about 80 mph. Category 5 hurricanes,...

Environmental Issues Regarding Halloween

Environmental Issues Regarding Halloween

Mia Seow and Radu Stoica October 29, 2024

Soon, the fan-favorite holiday, Halloween arrives with nostalgic treats, magic-filled memories, and scares. Apart from festivities and trick-or-treating associated with the spooky season, this holiday...

US Threatens to Ban TikTok

US Threatens to Ban TikTok

Sanaya Ahmed March 28, 2024

In the past few years, in the United States, TikTok has drawn criticism and raised concerns about data access regulations. A law ordering Chinese corporation ByteDance to sell off the social media app...

Diwali: A New Federal Holiday

Diwali: A New Federal Holiday

Lasya Bhattarai May 28, 2023

One of the biggest festivals in India and countless other South Asian countries is Diwali. Although this holiday is celebrated by millions of people in the U.S.A. it only recently became a federal holiday...

Supreme Court Nomination Judge Jackson from the Perspective of her Daughter

Supreme Court Nomination Judge Jackson from the Perspective of her Daughter

Amalia Harris March 23, 2022

On Friday, February 25th 2022, President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman to ever be nominated to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, she will further...

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