Dear Reader,

First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read the first ever edition of the new and improved digital Lab Report!

When we decided to move to a virtual format last year, I was invigorated with hope for the future of our schools paper. When I became the Managing Editor this year, I was fervently devoted to ensuring that vision came to life, which would allow for increased accessibility of the incredible work that our writers are doing, and I am incredibly proud to have our first edition dropping ahead of the November break! 

We have articles ranging from what Labbies are currently listening to to a profile on newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani, so be sure to read the incredible pieces that have come out from this first edition! 

Thank you for your support of the journalism of Lab Students, and I hope that you enjoy this very special edition, the first one of many in the 2025-26 school year.

Liam Greco (Managing Editor of The Lab Report, and a Staff Reporter)