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The Wing Stop Location at 77 Lexington Avenue , at 26th Street.

Wingstop – Is it Really Worth the Hype?

By Chloe Fong, Managing Editor January 30, 2024

Wingsttop is one of the most popular and internet-famous restaurant franchises. It’s known for its juicy chicken wings, Cajun seasoning, and cheesy fries. After seeing it countless times on both Instagram...

Why NYCAL Needs Reform

Why NYCAL Needs Reform

By Omorinmola Akinwande, Writer January 25, 2024

The UNIS Sports program is undoubtedly associated with winning. In the 2023 New York City Athletic League (NYCAL) fall season, both the boys’ varsity and junior varsity soccer teams won the NYCAL championship....

Whats Wrong With Us?: A Poem

What’s Wrong With Us?: A Poem

By Temisola Akinwande, Editor-in-chief January 15, 2024

After the worst pandemic known to Man, One would assume we will cherish our human clan, Alas, it’s total conflagration, Among nations.   After the pandemic mourning, We are now normalizing, Outright...

Movie Review: American Fiction

Movie Review: American Fiction

By Salome Valter, Writer January 10, 2024

Cord Jefferson, an ex-journalist and television writer known for shows like The Good Place has delivered his directorial debut. Openly ironic and subtly political, American Fiction begs the question: what...

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To Engage or Not to Engage? That is the Question of 2024

By Paul Vos, Writer January 7, 2024

As we enter 2024, we are beginning another election year where America will hold what may be one of its most important referendums. On the anniversary of January 6, I would like to share some thoughts...

A Look into the Student Diversity Leadership Conference

A Look into the Student Diversity Leadership Conference

By Nysa Saxena, Writer January 5, 2024

For more than 37 years, students and teachers alike have gathered to discuss and exchange ideas regarding the state of diversity and inclusion in their respective schools. This takes place at conferences...

Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman: A Book Review

Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman: A Book Review

By Awujoola Akinwande, Writer December 8, 2023

In a world stunned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the overwhelming power of artificial intelligence (AI), the ongoing climate crisis, and intractable conflicts, a better future may seem distant. A poll from...

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Glossier: The Genius Behind “Community” Marketing

By Mari Vardanyan, Writer December 6, 2023

Balm Dotcom, Cloud Paint, and Stretch Concealer are just a few of the everyday Glossier essentials you'll find in the hands of UNIS students and high schoolers across New York. The design, color, and packaging...

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Book and Beats: A Playlist to Get You Through Midterms

By Anabelle Sulaymanov, Culture editor December 5, 2023

With the weather getting colder and December rolling in, exam week is just around the corner. To help you get in the studying spirit, here are 20 songs to help you study if you like Taylor Swift, Gracie...

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Photo Credit: Murray Close/Lionsgate

Hunger Games Review: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Is it Worth the Watch?

By Salome Valter, Writer November 29, 2023

Suzanne Collin’s trailblazing series The Hunger Games has left a lasting impact on the world of literature. Her newest book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel to the collection, was recently...

The inside of Raising Canes Astor Place location.

Raising Canes — Is it Worth the Hype?

By Sofia Tambalotti, Editor-in-chief November 24, 2023

Raising Canes is a fast food restaurant that has just recently moved to New York, and my friends and I decided we had to try it. Hailing from the great state of Louisiana, Raising Canes is best known for...

10 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes You Need This Holiday

10 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes You Need This Holiday

By Chloe Fong, Managing Editor November 21, 2023

It’s the season when we trade our swimsuits for cozy sweaters, swap out beach towels for plaid blankets, and bid farewell to summer salads in favor of heaping plates of mashed potatoes. Gather ‘round,...

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