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Scarlet and Margot Team leads of the A&D soccer team.
Strikes to Spikes on the Girls’ Art and Design Teams
Inalis Ortiz, Zoe Gross, Hailey Lema Perez, and Roselin (Rosie) Lopez December 10, 2025

From powerful spikes on the court to game-winning goals on the field, this season proved to be a great one for both the volleyball and soccer...

Despite a challenging season, the Art and Design boys' baseball team bonds as a family, united by their passion for the game and determination to improve.
Introducing the Team: The A&D Boys Baseball Team in Their Own Words
Mariya Levacheva and Lily Maguire June 11, 2025

Introducing the Team Even through constant losses, the Art and Design boys' baseball team stayed motivated throughout the whole season. Many...

Julissa Polanco, a sophomore representing Art and Design, competing against Beacon High School on May 26, 2025. She skillfully defends herself against her opponent's attack.
The Start of a New Era: Illustration Teacher Leads the Fencing Team
Jen Villalobos and Katy Cabrera June 2, 2025

The Art and Design High School Fencing Club has transformed into a team, traveling to other schools for matches over the past two years. This...

Vote here sign located outside of Art and Design lobby 10/30/25
What A&D Knows About The Mayoral Election and Reactions
Emma Albright, Reporter • November 19, 2025

Politics have always made a major impact on students' lives, and this year's...

A New Creative Challenge: A&D Teachers Respond to AI
A New Creative Challenge: A&D Teachers Respond to AI
Joanna Coppola, Reporter • April 15, 2026

From social media to school campuses, AI is everywhere these days. But not all...

Trump Cuts Education Department and College Funding, Affecting Rising College Students
Trump Cuts Education Department and College Funding, Affecting Rising College Students
Coco Soh, Reporter • June 12, 2025

The Trump administration's decision to cut $400 million in financial aid for...

New Etsy-Based Pilot Program Launches at Art and Design
New Etsy-Based Pilot Program Launches at Art and Design
Iris Rodriguez, Reporter • June 12, 2025

This past year, the High School of Art and Design introduced a new pilot program...

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Steve Madden Takes Control
Steve Madden Takes Control
Leilani Hernandez-Teofilo, Reviewer • June 3, 2026

Fashion is deeply rooted in artistry, it’s a way for people to express themselves...

Fanart by Therese Escarda
Ed, Edd n Eddy return to Tubi
Therese Escarda, Entertainment Reporter • April 15, 2026

Twenty-seven years. That is how old the Cartoon Network original show “Ed,...

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Steve Madden Takes Control
Entertainment
Steve Madden Takes Control
Leilani Hernandez-Teofilo, Reviewer • June 3, 2026

Fashion is deeply rooted in artistry, it’s a way for people to express themselves and their love for...

Movies
Daniel Soriano, Writer, Reviewer • May 13, 2026

Whiplash, a film by Damian Schezelle is about Andrew Nieman an optimistic, ambitious music student and...

Fanart by Therese Escarda
Cartoons
Ed, Edd n Eddy return to Tubi
Therese Escarda, Entertainment Reporter • April 15, 2026

Twenty-seven years. That is how old the Cartoon Network original show “Ed, Edd n Eddy” has turned...

Two of the most popular tacos, Al pastor and Campechano. Both contain pork as the main ingredients.
Entertainment
Are these tacos really the best in the city?
Jeidelyn Alfonseca C., Food Reporter • April 15, 2026

Taqueria Ramirez is one of New York City's most-talked-about taco spots. Despite being small, it often...

Amazon Primes’ Fallout disappoints fans
Entertainment
Amazon Primes’ Fallout disappoints fans
Jai Newman, Reviewer • April 15, 2026

The Fallout series has broken the charts and broken hearts.  The award-winning TV show Fallout, based...

Cute enough to display, but worth the money?
Review
Cute enough to display, but worth the money?
Harley Dixon, Reviewer • April 15, 2026

Scrolling through social media, it’s almost impossible to miss the viral Flower Knows makeup brand....

Your Junk, Your Art: Why You Should Try Junk Journaling ASAP
Review
Your Junk, Your Art: Why You Should Try Junk Journaling ASAP
Hailey Lema Perez, Reviewer • April 15, 2026

Junk journaling, a hobby in which you gather everyday items that are usually thrown away to create art,...

Should you watch Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein?
Entertainment
Should you watch Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein?
Emma Albright, Reviewer • April 15, 2026

(Warning spoilers!)  Rereleased in theaters on 35mm film during the week of Jan. 16 was Guillermo...

Debería haber escuchado con más atención
Entertainment
Debería haber escuchado con más atención
Aleph Diallo, Reviewer • April 15, 2026

It is easy to understand why Bad Bunny's most recent album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, has remained in the...

A New Creative Challenge: A&D Teachers Respond to AI
News
A New Creative Challenge: A&D Teachers Respond to AI
Joanna Coppola, Reporter • April 15, 2026

From social media to school campuses, AI is everywhere these days. But not all Art & Design teachers...

Is the American Dream fading?
Features
Is the American Dream fading?
Leilani Hernandez-Teofilo, Reporter • April 15, 2026

Living the American Dream can mean a lot to people. Especially those who came here just to experience...

Scarlet and Margot Team leads of the A&D soccer team.
Sports
Strikes to Spikes on the Girls’ Art and Design Teams
Inalis Ortiz, Zoe Gross, Hailey Lema Perez, and Roselin (Rosie) Lopez December 10, 2025

From powerful spikes on the court to game-winning goals on the field, this season proved to be a great...

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