By Brianna Sylvain Some of the world’s greatest thinkers began as observers. Astute observation has proven to be a critical step in learning, communicating, and problem-solving. For Jojo Varughese, a dedicated student at Kingsborough Early College Secondary School, observation serves as both a source of reason and a form of escapism. Varughese acknowledges that he […]
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By Dejennay Dehaney For many people, the years 2019–2022 posed some of the most challenging experiences they have ever had to face. During this time, the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak, and the world was on lockdown. This period provoked many mental challenges, taking away the social interactions that our well-being as human beings […]
By Emily Batista Amanda Hungria is someone who maintains an open and curious mind. Born on Valentine’s Day in 2009—she is an Aquarius baby through and through. Even before she could form a conscious thought, a quiet tug-of-war had occurred over what name she’d carry. Her father wanted to name her Shea—it felt easy and […]
By Jeffrey Wang For Sanaii, athleticism has always been a big part of her life, juggling three sports: track, dance, and volleyball. Dance has not only been a way to release stress at the end of the day, but also a way to network and make connections with her community. Through her involvement in dance, […]
By Jojo Varughese Brianna is a Brooklyn-raised, charismatic, natural-born team member. Communication has been a skill and passion of hers for as long as she can remember. She utilizes these skills in her everyday activities; being a part of a competitive swim team, one of the head editors of her school newspaper, and being a […]
by Nazeeha Ahmed “Stepping out of your comfort zone is the most important thing you need to grow in life,” said Alisa Uchaykina, a 17-year-old Russian-Ukrainian immigrant who currently resides in Brooklyn. Even while just being in the early stages of her life, she has dipped her feet into a variety of passions, including script-writing, […]