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The Student News Site of High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering

The Echo

The Student News Site of High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering

The Echo

The Student News Site of High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering

The Echo

Mr. Liu and No Face at a Studio Ghibli exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand in 2023.
Interview with Mr. Liu
Astrid Clayton, Managing Editor • December 19, 2024

Hello, beautiful people! Mr. Liu is a common favorite teacher at HSMSE because of his encouraging attitude and strong work ethic. You may know him from your AP Precalculus, Linear Algebra, or AP Calculus BC class—but do you really know him? I sat down with Mr. Liu to find out more about one of HSMSE’s...

Original Art by Emily Dow
Pirates and Piracy
Emily Dow May 15, 2024

Piracy has become a term synonymous with copyright infringement. But why? There’s no comparing a real, bonafide pirate to any person with internet...

Times Square traffic jam in New York City by joiseyshowaa on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/joiseyshowaa/7454479488
Congestion Pricing
April 10, 2024
Jackie and her brother, Daniel.
Smiling for Survivors
April 10, 2024
Original Art by Aidana Zhanuzakova
No More Regents?
Neve Glover December 19, 2024

Over the course of the past year, you might have heard rumors about the potential end of the Regents exams. On November 4th, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) confirmed that they plan to phase out Regents and drop the Regents exam requirement...

Original art by Phoebe Estep
[ERROR]: Lack of Women in the Software Industry
Ariam Tedla December 19, 2024

Especially for (but not limited to) STEM, “Why would I want to do this if no one else is doing it?” is a common mindset that adolescents, particularly young girls, fall into. Admittedly, I began to think like this myself when I tried to join HSMSE’s...

Art by Joven Wu
The Rise of the WNBA
Annalie Merkel December 19, 2024

This past season, the WNBA has amassed the largest viewing audience they’ve ever had. Undoubtedly, there has always been talent in both college...

The Dragons after their win against Bard on Nov 7th 2024.
Reclaiming The Title
Annalie Merkel December 19, 2024

In the last issue of The Echo, I had the honor to write a piece about the girls’ soccer team. The interviews with the captains and coach, Mr....

Image taken by Michael Cooper, edited by Anthony Zelevinsky.
10 Most Influential Bands of All Time
Anthony Zelevinsky December 19, 2024

Many musicians throughout the 20th and 21st centuries are credited with changing the sounds of specific genres, inspiring how others create music,...

The Halloween Horoscope
Emily Dow, Art Director • October 31, 2024

Aries: That Halloween party you’re planning? It will end in disaster, as foretold by the billion slasher films about idiot teenagers just like...

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Original Art by Emily Dow
The Presidential Debate: How it Impacts Immigrants
Taha Usha October 31, 2024

Many HSMSE students scrolling on TikTok might have stumbled upon videos of cute pets featuring the trending “Cats and Dogs” remix. But did...

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A New Challenger Approaches: The Start of a Science Track at HSMSE
A New Challenger Approaches: The Start of a Science Track at HSMSE
Md Islam November 30, 2023

Our school moniker boasts a triquetra of mathematics, science, and engineering but hasn’t really lived up to its name — until recently. Just...

Math Track Monologue
Math Track Monologue
Kent He May 29, 2023

HSMSE offers three academic concentrations: Math, Engineering, and Sinai. Your classes in junior and senior year will depend on your choice of...

Original Art by Farah Dackour
The Sinai Spiel
Md Islam May 29, 2023

There's a running joke in our grade that the Sinai kids do nothing, or even worse: they play with children’s toys. I am here to admit that...

Collage by Orlena Fella with images from Charlotte Almond
Exposé on the Engineering Track
Aron Liu May 29, 2023

There comes a time when rising HSMSE juniors must decide the fate of the remainder of their high school career. This pertains mostly to their...

Eating Out at MSE
Lucas Dotoli November 30, 2023

Buying lunch off campus at HSMSE can be both stressful and complicated, especially for a new HSMSE student. There are over 35 restaurants, delis,...

Top Four Thanksgiving Pies
Top Four Thanksgiving Pies
Willow Mintz November 30, 2023

When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of family and friends gathering to enjoy a meal and celebrating their love for one another. Everyone knows...

Original Art by Sanjida Sultana
Sunscreen and Ice Cream: Summer Go-Tos
Willow Mintz June 29, 2023

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it an emotion? An item? The feeling of the warm breeze in your hair?...

Original Art by Samuel Desilva
Health at HSMSE
Jayden Cedano June 29, 2023

Many times throughout the school year I’ve told myself that I should eat healthier. But just as quickly as the idea comes, I buy yet another...

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