The UNISVerse

Alain Sylvain, Alum and Parent, on Race, Racism, and Diversity at UNIS

August 4, 2020

In the wake of the shocking revelations made by the Black at UNIS Instagram account about the racism and discrimination that’s been endured for years...

How Well Connected Are We to the UN?

By Felipe Tavares, staff writer

June 22, 2020

When the United Nations headquarters were established in New York in 1945, new employees from all over the world faced a personal problem: what to do with...

Restaurant Review: A Burger Joint For Everyone

By Claudia Smithie, Culture Section editor

June 22, 2020

Located on the corner of 87th and 1st avenue, Bareburger, an eco-friendly burger joint run by vegan chef Rudy Ramos, offers far more than a regular cheeseburger...

Location, Location, Location: How Your ZIP Code Affects You

By Kristian Suh, staff writer

June 22, 2020

As I anticipated attending high school in New York City, I looked forward to feeling the vibrancy of Manhattan’s many communities. In retrospect, however,...

Student Voices on Law Enforcement

By Clara Scholl, Editor-in-Chief

June 19, 2020

Prompted by the murder of George Floyd, I asked rising T4 students a series of three questions about their and their family’s experiences with law enforcement...

A World of Protest: UNIS Reacts to Racial Injustice

June 11, 2020

From Minneapolis to Memphis, Louisville to Los Angeles, Tallahassee to Toronto to Tokyo, Seoul to Sydney, London to Le Havre, outrage over racial violence...

Scenes from the Protests

June 10, 2020

The murder of George Floyd has launched the largest and most widespread protests in the United States in more than a half-century. As demonstrations...

Virtual School: UNIS moves to Minecraft

June 6, 2020

NEW YORK, NY – Walking into the familiar UNIS lobby, you can almost smell the fresh bacon, egg and cheese wafting in from the cafeteria. Reaching into...

Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker and Ending of the Saga

May 4, 2020

*Warning: Spoilers Ahead* “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away” is one of the most well-known phrases of the Star Wars saga. As people slowly...

Coronavirus Globally and in New York City

April 21, 2020

On Monday, March 30th, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide reached over 745,000, according to Worldometer statistics. The coronavirus has spread throughout...

Coachella? Try UNIS at Carnegie Hall Instead

April 21, 2020

Carnegie Hall, named after Andrew Carnegie, is one of the most famous and magnificently sounding concert halls in the world. This renowned building has...

Zooming in on “Technical Difficulty” Claims

April 21, 2020

Over the two weeks that UNIS has been conducting online learning, numerous people have reached out to the administration with concerns, feedback, and questions....

What Does it Mean to Be a High School Senior During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

April 21, 2020

There is so much we don't know about COVID-19, in terms of the global situation and the rest of the school year. UNIS will be operating online at least...

T1s Join Midterm Madness

April 21, 2020

Exam rooms full of students, being told to start reviewing weeks before, studying for long hours into the night, and, of course, undergoing stress. This...

How to Keep Your Cool During Online School

April 21, 2020

Students are now sitting in front of their computer at home for many hours to avoid social contact. This is not only because UNIS has switched to online...