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Senior Chance Thompson, left, spent last summer gardening through SYEP at the Lower East Side Ecology Center. One of the perks of the six-week experience was a field trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (photo: Chance Thompson)
SYEP Applications Are Open and Close Soon
Potomac River Plane Crash
Beehive on the Pace Highschool rooftop (photo: Mr. Chong)
A Buzzing Success: The Rooftop Bee Project
New Gym Renovation Expected this Summer
New Gym Renovation Expected this Summer
A majority of Pace students use the B/D Grand Street subway station to get to and from school.
More Cops, More Concerns: Students on Subway Policing
illustration: Guadalupe Abarca
Pace Community Responds to Trump’s Executive Orders and Mass Deportation
Interesting bathroom passes
Restrooms Unavailable, Be Right Back
Kaitlyn Pellot, Isabella Berg and Matthew Stamoulis, all juniors, actually participated in Spirit Week on Pajama Day.
Poor Planning Doomed Spirit Week
“Living with Wealth” created by Gary Thomas and AI
More Money: Fewer Problems
We Are TikTok: We Ride Till Dawn
We Are TikTok: We Ride Till Dawn
Billie Should've Won!
TikTok Controversy Over Grammy Album of the Year
"Moana 2" movie poster (used with permission: Disney.)
Does ‘Moana 2’ Live Up to the First Movie?
"X-Men '97" movie poster (Marvel/Disney)
The Year of Superheroes
"Heartstopper: Season 3" movie poster (Netflix).
The New Season of ‘Heartstopper’ Will Make Your Heart Stop
An array of TikTok’s mentioning the ‘Winter Arc’.
From Growth to Guilt: The Dark Side of the ‘Winter Arc’ Trend Among Youth
Isabella's nail photo portfolio (photos: Isbella Berg)
Doing Nails for Clients Is Creative Outlet for Isabella
"I feel like I have a lot of good ideas but I really want students to express themselves all in their own ways."
How Ms. Lambrou’s Past Gave Her the Future Which Is Her Present
Syncire White is confident in his abilities as a boxer.
Pace’s Up and Rising Boxer
Aliyat shows off her crocheting skills with one of her many creations, a blue and pink vest.
Aliyat Enjoys Being a Member of the PACK
“You still have a friend through all of it. Sometimes there’s a lot of great and a lot of bad. You still have that person you can turn to, that has known you for such a long time.”
Ms. Piatkowski & Ms. Trezza Share Friendship Advice
Megan Correa (15), a sophomore player on the team, attempts a jump shot during practice.
Girls Basketball Team Perseveres with Small Roster of Players
October's Student Athlete of the Month: Jirral Gil, Jazzlynn Villar, Dejonte Campbell and Carmello Hitt.
Pace Athletic’s New Way of Saying Thank You to Student Athletes
The 2024 Flag Football Team Picture.
Underdog Flag Football Team Ends Season in Playoffs
Manager Brie Diaz, Maya Zolotoriov, Guadalupe Abarca Vazquez, Mariya Atik, Coach Cyphert
Pace’s Cross Country Team Places in Top 20 at Prospect Park Race
Coach Martinez: Guiding the Track Team to Success
Coach Martinez: Guiding the Track Team to Success

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Raiyann Zaman

Raiyann Zaman, News Editor

Raiyann Zaman is a senior and the Pacer NYC News Editor. She is very devoted to her work and is a very helpful person towards others. She loves to bake, experiment with different flavors and use her friends and family as critics. She is an avid romantic comedy watcher and enjoys watching shows on medicine. In her free time she likes practicing different henna techniques and designs.
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Potomac River Plane Crash

Raiyann Zaman, News Editor • February 13, 2025
Following President Trump's inauguration there have been a series of reported plane crashes. The plane crash with the most theories was the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.
(photo: pexels/stock photo)

Students Targeted with Racist Texts Following Recent Election Results

Raiyann Zaman, News Editor • November 23, 2024

Following the recent presidential elections, Black high school students alongside Latinx and LGBTQIA+ students received racist and hateful text messages from anonymous phone numbers. A student in our...

Students gathered around the north Cafeteria exit to see if they are eligible to go outside for lunch.

New Lunch Policy Brings Setbacks for Students

Raiyann Zaman, News Editor • December 21, 2023

Sixth period lunch is already a hassle for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. There is always a crowd to unlock your Yondr pouch, and most people are not allowed to go outside to unlock their phones if...

Student scanning in at Pace's main entrance.

Late Policy Creates Havoc in Student Learning

Raiyann Zaman, News Editor • June 12, 2023
Omar Saquisili, a sophomore, expressed his annoyance and said, “I think it's pointless that they stopped me from going to class even when there was 30 minutes left.”
State Senator John Liu delivering a speech at Baruch College High School Journalism Conference.

[Photo] State Senator John Liu Addresses School Concerns

Ramata Diop, Reporter • March 27, 2023

State Senator John Liu delivering a speech at Baruch College High School Journalism Conference.

Pacer NYC Journalists Win Top Awards at High School Media Conference

Pacer NYC Journalists Win Top Awards at High School Media Conference

Raiyann Zaman, Reporter • March 17, 2023
First place for school or community news writing in the citywide newspaper division went to Angel Mejia Ramirez, 11th grade. He won the award for his article “ Underfunded Library Remains Off-Limits Despite States' Mandate,” published in May of 2022.
Rihanna sings her hit song "Diamonds" as her grand finale.

Why was there a football game during Rihanna’s concert and all the entertaining commercials?

Penelope Burgos and Raiyann Zaman • March 17, 2023
Rihanna made her triumphant return to live performance on one of the biggest of stages and shocked views by announcing her pregnancy.
Mr. Lin, middle, with his badminton club.

The Badminton Club Swings into Action

Raiyann Zaman, Reporter • January 20, 2023
The first ever badminton club has started at Pace.
Toxic Waste is a hard sour candy created in 2007 by Candy Dynamics Inc. This treat is extremely sour and the ultimate test of your taste buds.

[Photo] Economy Candy: Where All Your Candy Dreams Come True

Pacer Staff • January 19, 2023

Toxic Waste is a hard sour candy created in 2007 by Candy Dynamics Inc. This treat is extremely sour and the ultimate test of your taste buds.

The Latin Dance club is rehearsing for their showstopping performance for PaceGiving.

[Photo] Pacegiving: A Fun Festive Feast

Ally Dolores, Managing Editor • December 7, 2022

The Latin Dance club is rehearsing for their showstopping performance for PaceGiving.

The Latin Dance club rehearses for their show-stopping performance.

The Latin Dance club rehearses for their show-stopping performance.

"Unique T-shirt" contestants Ramata Diop and Jazlyn Lancestor from Ms. Ellovich's advisory. Advisories were given supplies to make the most unique T-shirt and competed to win top five.

"Unique T-shirt" contestants Ramata Diop and Jazlyn Lancestor from Ms. Ellovich's advisory. Advisories were given supplies to make the most unique T-shirt and competed to win top five.

Freshmen enjoying their lunch period.

New Changes for Freshmen Lunch

Raiyann Zaman, Reporter • November 4, 2022
Starting this week, ninth graders with perfect attendance consistently for every single class will be able to go outside for lunch.
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