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The Gateway Times is the official student-run newspaper of the Gateway School for Technology, delivering the latest school news, events, and student voices from the heart of NYC.

The Gateway Times

The Gateway Times is the official student-run newspaper of the Gateway School for Technology, delivering the latest school news, events, and student voices from the heart of NYC.

The Gateway Times

The Gateway Times is the official student-run newspaper of the Gateway School for Technology, delivering the latest school news, events, and student voices from the heart of NYC.

The Gateway Times

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The High Cost of Looksmaxxing: When “Self-Improvement” Becomes Self-Destructive
Owen Matthew, 12th Grade Journalist • April 26, 2026

On Tuesday, April 14, controversial 20-year-old influencer "Clavicular" (born Braden Peters) was hospitalized in Miami after suffering a suspected...

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The Power of Purple: Gateway Tech’s Commitment to Mental Health
Matthew He, 10th Grade Journalist • April 26, 2026

On Friday, February 13th, students walked into the building to find hearts on every locker and door. Many students had no idea what they were...

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The Beginnings Of 439W 49th Street
Louisa Zhao, 10th Grade Journalist • January 1, 2026

While US History to some might just be a class we sit in with Mr. Dimola or Mr. Lawrence, where we listen to lectures and furiously take notes,...

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Wok This Way: Discovering the Distinct Styles of Chinese Cooking
Yuwei Wang, 10th Grade Journalist • April 25, 2026

When you hear "Chinese food," what comes to mind? For most American students it's a folded white takeout box, sweet and sour chicken, and a fortune...

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Student Spotlight: Christian Santoni
Isabel Neron, 9th Grade Journalist • April 27, 2026

Christian is a senior at UAG and a business operator for New York City schools. While his academic pathway used to be DDA, he has since developed...

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A Screen-Free Sanctuary: The Benefits of Swimming and the Fight for Access
Louisa Zhao, 10th Grade Journalist • April 25, 2026

I started learning to swim when I was five years old at Royal Swim in Seward Park. Since then, the water has always been a place of peace for...

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“Pathway” to Your Future
Daniel Figueroa, 11th Grade Journalist • April 27, 2026

This spring, the freshman class will be asked to choose a “Pathway”. The type of technology they will be studying for the next 3 years. This...

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Accomplishments and Obstacles: Mamdani’s First 100 Days in Office
Jayden Alva, 9th Grade Journalist

NEW YORK — A new era in New York City politics officially began on midnight January 1st. In a highly symbolic ceremony held in a historic,...

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No Such Thing As Dumb Questions: What’s happening in Iran?
Olga Gopka, 11th Grade Journalist

In this new war, the first bombings of Iran occurred on February 28, 2026, almost immediately killing the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei....

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The Case for Dumbphones
Jacob Petersen, 11th Grade Journalist • April 26, 2026

There is nothing more humiliating to me than the control the humble smartphone has on the average person’s life. Today, our attention spans...

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We Asked the Experts: Real Advice from UAG Alumni
Angelita Guzman, 10th Grade Journalist • April 25, 2026

High school is a constant balancing act, and it seems like everyone is always telling you to prepare for the "real world." The problem? That...