Issue #2: NovemberIt’s time, isn’t it? Time for Issue #2 of The Python Post.
Last month’s issue prompted discussion, highlighted figures in our community, and showcased various opinions on a wide range of topics. This one does the same, only better.
This month, student-writers of The Python Post were able to work with Rax King, author of Tacky (Vintage Books, 2021), which was described by The New York Times as “ebullient” and full of “glitter and squalor and joy and exactness.” She spoke about the craft of writing and worked one-on-one with our student-writers.
Below, you will find her words about this month’s issue. And below her words, you will find the words of our students.
Thanks for reading.
“When I first visited Comp Sci High’s Journalism Class for a Q&A with the students, nothing could have prepared me for these writers’ enthusiasm, diligence, and talent. There are professional writers with decades of experience who treat their work with less care than the Comp Sci High students of this class. I’m honored to have had the opportunity to work with them. Their words and minds radiate curiosity about the world as well as a desire to make it better. When you feel the fire and zeal of their work, maybe you’ll want to make the world a little better, too.”
— Rax King, author of Tacky (Vintage Books, 2021)
Investigative ReportingThe Great Firewall of CSH
Laila Ayala unpacks censorship and student monitoring at Comp Sci High.
The Facade that Speaks for Us
Morlaye Bangoura gets to the heart of why we stay in toxic relationships.
A Borough of Trauma
Jeremiah Padial explores the generational cycle of violence in The Bronx, interviewing the young and old alike.
The Lives of Teachers
Emilie Davis refuses to think of teachers as robots; she wants to know who they really are, and, more importantly, how they became who they are.
Features + ProfilesThe “American Dream”
David Cardoso and Brianna Osorio profile their fathers, Mexican immigrants in pursuit of better opportunities, in order to see if the American Dream is really a possibility, or if it is only an illusion.
Ramen with the President
MadysonLove Jacobs sits down with Shane Forbes to talk about his journey to CSH Student Council President.
A Full Circle Moment
Shane Forbes sits down with Ms. Golden to talk about her journey from America’s Next Top Model to teaching.
CommunityThe Line
Samuel Garcia investigates that much-talked-about part of the CSH community — “The Line” — and, in doing so, thinks out loud about the future of scanning at the school’s new building.
Social Media Dependence at Comp Sci High
Briana Chavez and Jeniffer Cruz Dabrowska track the progression of social media habits from 9th grade to 12th grade.
Blessings
Maty Diagne interviews members of our community to understand all the ways in which we are grateful.
Uncovering Lost Media
Jasmine Jean Baptiste reveals images of what New York City once looked like, and talks about the importance of digital archaeology in an ever-changing world.
SportsThe Alumni Life
Renee Belton and Destiny Calderon interview two CSH alums, Justin Carnegie and Brianna Moore, to offer insight into pursuing a passion after high school.
The Alumni Life, Part 2
Avery Ramos profiles Ryan Fuentes to highlight his transition to the next level of basketball.
The Alumni Life, Part 3
Tyler Dabideen profiles CSH alum Mahamadou Sylla, after his first season of running competitively for City College.
Abusing the Dream: How PEDs are Ruining Dominican Teenagers
Cristopher Vargas Marte goes in depth on the abuse of performance enhancing drugs, and how this pattern of steroid usage is affecting the lives of young Dominican ballplayers.
Arts & CultureLearning How to Love
Fathima Ballee, Nyah Serrata, and Samantha Ramirez unpack teen romance, passion, and maturity — interviewing adults and students to get to the heart of how we learn to love.
Spiritual TikTok: A User’s Journey
Pablo Colon talks about his own journey to a more spiritual path, and how TikTok has changed his life for the better.
OpinionPlaying the Non-Playable Character
Adyel Lantigua speaks about the societal epidemic of non-playable characters — those who walk through life without thinking they can make a difference.
Are We Doing It Right?
Evelyn Kedelina offers her insight on the state of restorative justice at Comp Sci High.
Nature vs. Nurture: Why Nurture Overrides Nature in School
Djenabou Diallo tackles that much-talked about topic of Nature vs. Nurture, arguing that we don’t think enough about the why of how students behave.
He Says, She Says, But What Do I Say?
Jaria Fofana argues that, even in a school that tries to center student voice, students are told too often what to do.
Jokes? Jokes? Jokes?
Why is our community so sassy? Humu Fofana has an idea — and some advice for all of us.
Letters to the EditorOk, so, first off, I want to congraulate everyone for making these articles. It was nice to hear from some of the people that I never really talk to, and to hear what they're thinking. It was a trip to the other side, and I couldn't get enough. Usually, articles aren't my thing. But these student articles are the only thing I will make an exception for. The writing is on another level, and I'm gonna be honest, WAY above my skill level. I especially loved Nyah and Fathima's piece on female artists, and how they're often times shamed for the same thing that male artists are praised for. And Brianna's piece about how COVID has affected not only her life, but the lives of others. I have no notes. These articles are all 10/10, chef's kiss, perfect. Round of applause all around.
— Christopher Rojas
In Jeremiah’s article "The Candy Sellers," I was hooked/engaged when he mentioned how the people who we tend to neglect share huge similarities with the community that we've built together at Comp Sci High. Jeremiah divulges how these people in which he refers to as "Candy Sellers" suffer from the struggle of a hard-work ethic that they're forced to endure no matter what conditions that have to undergo in order to provide for their families at home. I found this pretty interesting because I never really took into consideration about what those who sell stuff around my school go through. I've always just happened to neglect those people, so reading about those person’s backgrounds really engaged me to continue and finish reading the article.
— Jaden Fodera
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