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Prince Royce(left) and Romeo Santos(right) performing on their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca tour
Arts & Entertainment
Bachata Royalty
Adam Collado, Reporter • May 18, 2026

Just last month, bachata superstars Romeo Santos and Prince Royce began a worldwide tour together, with the first stops here in the United States....

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A screenshot from the game: Resident Evil Requiem
Arts & Entertainment
GOAT of Survival Horror: Resident Evil (RE9UIEM) Returns
Josiah Deliotte, Reporter • May 18, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem, released on Feb. 27, 2026, has almost immediately become one of the most discussed video games produced as of this year....

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AFYW Valentine’s Day
March 24, 2026
Students scrolling on Tiktok, one of the most popular social media apps among teens
Opinion
Pop Culture’s Effects on Youth
Kaira Evans, Reporter • March 24, 2026

Throughout history, trends have constantly evolved. Some fade away within weeks, while others last for generations. As time passes and new ideas are introduced, the world changes—along with the way people speak, act, and view one another. These shifts...

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Senior Dayoina Singh holding Fugglers.
Opinion
Ramos Rant #2: Fugglers
Elijah Ramos, Editor-in-chief • March 12, 2026

For those who don't know, Fugglers (short for “Funny Ugly Monsters”) are those plush toys that have oddly shaped bodies, mismatched eyes, and teeth so realistic that it is disturbing. Half creepy and half cute, or so they say. While they have garnered...

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Original artwork by Stacy Jean
Opinion
Ramos Rant #1: Oranges or Apples
Elijah Ramos, Editor-in-chief • January 28, 2026

Over the course of history, our greatest enlightenment thinkers have challenged the standards of society. Asking questions, demanding answers, creating change. We have fought, advocated against our kings, our queens, our kingdoms. And when it comes to...

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With a passion for writing and music, Aline Cherestal is a 16 year old girl who was born in the Bronx, New York. She wants to be a public relationship manager, which is a paid writer for known celebrities...

Jessica Quizhpe
Jessica Quizhpe
Arts & Entertainment

Jessica is a junior at AFYW from Brooklyn. She is passionate about painting, reading, and creating short stories. She hopes to be able to support herself and her parents. One obstacle Jessica has overcome...

Sanaa Greaves
Reporter / Editor

Sanaa loves drawing and even wishes to pursue being an artist as a career one day. She excels at art, and it's something she is very passionate about. Sanaa is also very family-oriented. A lot of her most...

Sarah Yisrael
Reporter / Web Master / Photographer

Sarah is a junior at Academy for Young Writers. At school, her favorite subject is Algebra 2 because her favorite teacher teaches that class. She also loves hanging out with her friends, as that is what...

Stacy Jean
Stacy Jean
Editor-in-Chief

Being Haitian has impacted Stacy as a person to how she expresses her culture through food and flags to looking out to her family in Haiti. After she graduates high school she wishes to move on to college...

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