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A pink sunset lights up the sky under East 180th Street at the end of a rainy spring day.  
Spring sunset – #71
May 22, 2026
The infamous spiral staircase from the Harry Potter movies can be viewed in a Harry Potter-themed store near 14th Street in Manhattan.
You’re a Wizard – #070
May 7, 2026
As the weather warms up, skateboarders are starting to pop up on city streets.
Skateboards return – #069
May 3, 2026
The entire cafe counts as lucky as a brave sophomore, Jose Rosa, pays $65 to pie Takia Gaynor straight in the face during the student council's Pi Day festivities on March 13.
Bronx River Pi Day #068
March 17, 2026
Workers in and around Hudson Yards get to experience a dark hot pink sky from Helipad 1 on West 30th Street in Manhattan.
Special lighting – #067
March 2, 2026
Members of the Bronx River News team join their advisor, Deborah Porterfield, on stage to accept an award at a retreat for student journalists in NYC. (Photo courtesy of Press Pass NYC)
Journalism retreat brings NYC schools together
May 25, 2026
Alumni and staff reconnect in the library during an alumni gathering on May 22.
Alumni share memories of school, retiring principal
May 25, 2026
Charley Ruperto and Myess Hammouri announce the members before presenting certificates to the new members of National Honor Society.
National Honor Society inducts trailblazers
May 22, 2026
Students are attending after-school prep sessions to prepare for the upcoming Regents exams.
Regents Prep becomes focus before exams
May 19, 2026
Seniors march through the hallways carrying signs announcing their post-secondary plans during a Decision Day March on May 14.
Seniors celebrate choices in Decision Day March
May 17, 2026
Prom royalty candidates started advertising through posters in the hallway, like Natalia Suarez.
Seniors vie for prom king, queen
May 30, 2026
Tenth graders had a chance to see sites at John Jay college, including a roof skylight that brightens the space.
Sophomores tour three city colleges
May 22, 2026
Heard in the hallways: Warmer weather inspires summer plans
Heard in the hallways: Warmer weather inspires summer plans
May 22, 2026
Students and teachers experience the benefits and disadvantages of online classes during the school's remote learning days.
Students, staff weigh pros, cons of remote option
May 17, 2026
Students and staff members experience their own mental health battles daily.
Students, staff speak up about mental health
May 7, 2026
The mango and strawberry cheesecake bubble tea drinks ended our outing with a taste of sweetness.
Downtown hangout gives unforeseen autonomy
April 21, 2026
What is to be done?
What is to be done?
April 1, 2026
Bandana of the darker blue Puerto Rican flag, showing Puerto Rico is under U.S rule.
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love’
February 11, 2026
Md Ferdous, a senior who struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder, shares some of the thoughts inside his head.
Senior deals with challenge that is hard for others to see
December 23, 2025
Ayden Lema likes the prices and lighter fare served at McDonald's.
Which is better? McDonald’s or Wendy’s?
December 20, 2025
MetLife Stadium has an 82,500 seating capacity to accommodate matches. FIFA will host a total of eight matches, including the Final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. (MetLife photo)
Fans looking forward to FIFA World Cup
May 22, 2026
The seniors on the lacrosse team celebrated senior night with their first win in three years.
Lacrosse gets first win on senior night
May 17, 2026
Jhon Matos, a junior, plays for the Lehman Lions baseball team.
Family inspired Jhon Matos to play baseball
May 7, 2026
Avery Kelly, a transfer student, pitches for the Lehman Lions baseball team. Photo courtesy of Lehman Athletics
Avery Kelly finds his place on baseball team
April 21, 2026
The Girls Lacrosse team hopes to secure its first win this season.
Coaches optimistic about spring sports
March 31, 2026

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Justin Zhu

Justin Zhu, Staff Writer

Justin Zhu, a 10th grader, is a sport enthusiast who plays basketball and loves watching sports. His favorite genre of music is hip-hop, and more specifically trap, but he will listen to just about anything.

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