Now Presenting: Issue #8.
The first issue of Volume #2 of The Python Post.
Here it is. The first issue of the second volume of The Python Post. In this issue, you’ll find reporting on the Bronx, thoughts on the new school building, profiles of beloved staff members, vulnerable personal stories, and impassioned takes on social media, relationships, sports, and more. It’s all here. Written by students; read by you.
Investigative Reporting
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More Girls than Boys
Alfredo Alba and Adam Osorio-Castillo discuss how the current 9th grade class represents the first time CSH has had more female students than male students.
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New Building, New Policies
John Alvarez-Solano and Monica Rosales-Hernandez investigate the new policies of the new building, and try to determine what people think about it all.
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Gentrification in the Bronx
Justice Theophlius investigates the rise of gentrification in the Bronx, getting multiple perspectives about the reasons, the consequences, and the benefits.
Features & Profiles
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Embracing Resilience: My Path to Self-Acceptance
Sameer Mohamed details his own relationship with abuse and addiction, and tells the powerful, vulnerable, and courageous story of his personal journey.
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Comp Sci High's Shadow Department
Sawuda Mohamed spends some time with the Ops Team, which she calls the “Shadow Department,” to figure out the role they play in making Comp Sci High the school that it is.
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Introducing: Ms. Jude
Ja’Ziah and Rihanna sit down with Ms. Jude to get to know her, while also asking others in the community to share their feelings and appreciation for her, as well.
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Life as a Dominican Woman
Anadaly Rosario details the life of her aunt back home in the Dominican Republic, sharing the importance of women’s stories.
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The Impact of Mr. Carapezza: Lessons that Last a Lifetime
Christian Rojas writes a touching, impassioned tribute to his advisor, Mr. Carapezza — someone who has taught him lessons he will never forget.
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On Being the Only Girl
Denisse Gonzalez describes the process of being the only girl to make the Comp Sci High soccer team, an experience full of pride and emotions.
Arts & Culture
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Social Media Is Destroying Our Society, and It's Our Fault
Sandrea Edwards makes an impassioned case for how social media is rotting our brains and ruining our relationships, trend by trend.
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TikTok Before Your Time Is Up
Alyma Sylla makes the case that the social media platform of TikTok is spreading necessary awareness around the world.
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More Electives, Comp Sci High!
Kristine Stackhouse breaks down the importance of having more elective offerings, and showcases some potential ones for the CSH community to consider.
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Unveiling the Arts of Ms. Mickey
Angel Pagan and Sophia Rivera spend some time detailing the life of beloved CSH dance teacher, Ms. Mickey, telling the story of how she got here and why she is so appreciated.
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Making Music with Mr. Losi
Ytzel Lopez sits down with Mr. Losi to hear more about his role as a music teacher, as well as his experience with synesthesia.
Sports
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The Student Before the Athlete
Three Python Post sports reporters try to figure out why so many student-athletes are failing, and what the consequences of this academic struggle are for teams and players alike.
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More Than Just Fighting
Francisco Reyes unpacks the many reasons why someone might step into a boxing ring, how, for some people, it’s a way of life driven by necessity and circumstance.
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Inside Volleyball Practice
Jaroly Vidal-Diaz spends some time shining a light on volleyball, explaining how CSH’s volleyball team works out and practices.
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Coach & I
Yineiri Reyes Cepeda offers a story about how she came to know Coach Ayala, and what basketball has meant for her in her life.
Community
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What Something New Can Do
Marcos Escamilla pens a letter to the new school community, and how the new building has created a sense of comfort where there wasn’t one before.
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Why the Slander? On the Comp Sci High Uniform Policy
Rakeem Grace offers a thoughtful, considerate view about the complicated feelings behind uniforms, ultimately naming how important they can be for school pride.
Opinion
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Is Body Positivity in the Room Right Now? Because I Don't Feel It.
Anaelah Scot goes in depth on the need for body positivity, and the sometimes traumatic consequences that occur when we don’t embrace and celebrate the beauty of ourselves and others.
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Fixing a Broken System
Salma Faisal uses her reaction to learning about the Central Park Five to make an impassioned case for prison reform.
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Just Because We're Friends Doesn't Make It Okay
Laila Springer spreads awareness about the need for boundaries among friends, and how difficult it can be to navigate the consequences of those boundaries being crossed.
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