Features
The Death of Meaning in Alice in Borderland
While the first two seasons of Alice in Borderland explored deep interpretations on the meaning of life, the third collapses under weak writing and a focus on profit over purpose.
Humor
Planet Stuy: The Dean
The following documentary details the dean, a creature that stalks the halls of Stuyvesant, hunting students for their phones.
Features
Extended Time Means Equity, Not Equality
How could extra time be fair? The reasoning for extended time lies in the real conditions people face in day-to-day life, and mine is anxiety. Art/Photo Request: abstract spirling
News
Over 20 Halloween Challenges (IMPOSSIBLE)
The Humor Department’s best advice to a spooky and funny Halloween… (ghost sounds)
Arts and Entertainment
How Democracy Dies: Mussolini: Son of the Century
Mussolini: Son of the Century is a chilling exploration of how fascism thrives on contradiction, performance, and the seductive power of populist rhetoric.
Features
Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner Reflect on Running The New York City Marathon
By Noa Salas Adam, William Chen
Two Stuyvesant staff members, Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner, share what it was like to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Arts and Entertainment
Slicked-Back Success in STC’s Fall Musical, Grease
STC took on the beloved 1950s musical Grease and left nothing to be desired, from vocal aptitude to comedic props and a vibrant band that left the audience “All Choked Up.”
Opinions
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
Sports
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
Arts and Entertainment
The Studio Reminds Us Why We Love Movies
By Kabir Madan
The Studio is a brilliantly poignant dive into film that features a sublime ensemble and inventively crafted episodic arcs, but its over-the-top antics frequently take away from the show’s meaning.
Features
Stuyvesant Lights Up: Diwali
Diwali and its diverse practices have made their way to Stuyvesant High School through Stuyvesant’s Diwali celebration on October 17, 2025, hosted by the Indian Culture Club, South Asian Youth Association, and Hindu Student Council. The atmosphere was defined by various aspects of Indian culture, including a presentation on Diwali, a henna and diya station, musical/dance performances, numerous Indian dishes, and a dance floor.
Arts and Entertainment
Orpheus for All: James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
By Maggie Miao
James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra recently gave a free concert at Carnegie Hall, which was as spectacular as one would expect from this outstanding pairing.
Humor
11 Proposals to Guarantee Your Election as Mayor
Your policies if you were the mayor of New York City
News
The Price Point Vol. 116, Issu. 6
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
Opinions
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
News
Stuyvesant Gymnasiums Undergo Renovation
By Brian Lin, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu, Zoe Lee
Sure, take a photo of the spot with the cones around it. Also a picture of 682’s floor in repair
Sports
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
Science
Medical Patents: Why Prescription Medications Cost So Much
By Olivia Liu
Medical patents often give companies large market domination over products, especially when loopholes allow patents to survive longer than intended.
Science
One at a Time!
As digitalization continues to be prevalent in modern times, multitasking has become a norm for many in everyday life, but its human practicality is not possible.
Humor
Title: “Invisible No Longer!”: Ghosts Unionize for Safer Haunting Conditions
The undead deserve rights too! Ghosts across the U.S. and Canada strike after centuries of unfair haunting.
Humor
Ridiculous Ways to Solve Real Problems
By John Zeng
How to solve climate change, war, and world hunger effectively
Humor
BREAKING: SLIWA EXPOSED! What is REALLY Under the Beret?
The Spectator’s investigation into Curtis Sliwa’s ratical agenda.
Humor
Programming Office Releases New Schedules on Halloween
The programming office has decided to give everyone Halloween-themed schedules!
Humor
Open Haunt: A Stuyvesant High Scare
By Florence Wu, Iman Nawaz, Matthew Chen, Zobia Syed
13-year-old Rowena thought an Open House meant cool high school science labs and free snacks. Little did she know that a seemingly innocent visit would turn into endless face-to-face encounters with unexpected greetings from the supernatural at Stuyvesant’s Fall Open House. As the world around her slowly twists into a real-life horror story, Rowena has to face the question that no sane 13-year-old should ever ask themselves—could her dream high school be haunted?
Humor
Who Says That Only Human Ghosts Can Come Back?
By Selina Lin
The spirits of all creatures happen to come back on Halloween night.
Humor
Our Top Three Fall Recipes for Stuy Students
The Stuyvesant Spectator is not responsible for any adverse effects of the following recipes.
Humor
The Twelve Stages of Stuy Students
Every September marks a new year at Stuyvesant, and as the year unfolds, the cycle starts again. One piece of advice: brace yourself.
Humor
A Disgustingly Detailed Report on the Origins, Effects, and Impacts of 67
For all the confused teachers or non-chronically online students, we at The Spectator’s Humor Department have formed a definitive guide to any and all of your “6-7” questions.
Science
No Place Like Food - The Significance of Comfort Foods
By Andrew Zhang
Comfort foods are deeply tied to emotion and memory, providing temporary relief from stress while carrying both psychological and physical consequences.
Features
The Death of Meaning in Alice in Borderland
While the first two seasons of Alice in Borderland explored deep interpretations on the meaning of life, the third collapses under weak writing and a focus on profit over purpose.
Humor
Planet Stuy: The Dean
The following documentary details the dean, a creature that stalks the halls of Stuyvesant, hunting students for their phones.
Features
Extended Time Means Equity, Not Equality
How could extra time be fair? The reasoning for extended time lies in the real conditions people face in day-to-day life, and mine is anxiety. Art/Photo Request: abstract spirling
News
Over 20 Halloween Challenges (IMPOSSIBLE)
The Humor Department’s best advice to a spooky and funny Halloween… (ghost sounds)
Arts and Entertainment
How Democracy Dies: Mussolini: Son of the Century
Mussolini: Son of the Century is a chilling exploration of how fascism thrives on contradiction, performance, and the seductive power of populist rhetoric.
Features
Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner Reflect on Running The New York City Marathon
By Noa Salas Adam, William Chen
Two Stuyvesant staff members, Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner, share what it was like to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Arts and Entertainment
Slicked-Back Success in STC’s Fall Musical, Grease
STC took on the beloved 1950s musical Grease and left nothing to be desired, from vocal aptitude to comedic props and a vibrant band that left the audience “All Choked Up.”
Opinions
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
Opinions
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
News
Stuyvesant Gymnasiums Undergo Renovation
By Brian Lin, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu, Zoe Lee
Sure, take a photo of the spot with the cones around it. Also a picture of 682’s floor in repair
Sports
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
Sports
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
Arts and Entertainment
The Studio Reminds Us Why We Love Movies
By Kabir Madan
The Studio is a brilliantly poignant dive into film that features a sublime ensemble and inventively crafted episodic arcs, but its over-the-top antics frequently take away from the show’s meaning.
Science
Medical Patents: Why Prescription Medications Cost So Much
By Olivia Liu
Medical patents often give companies large market domination over products, especially when loopholes allow patents to survive longer than intended.
Features
Stuyvesant Lights Up: Diwali
Diwali and its diverse practices have made their way to Stuyvesant High School through Stuyvesant’s Diwali celebration on October 17, 2025, hosted by the Indian Culture Club, South Asian Youth Association, and Hindu Student Council. The atmosphere was defined by various aspects of Indian culture, including a presentation on Diwali, a henna and diya station, musical/dance performances, numerous Indian dishes, and a dance floor.
Arts and Entertainment
Orpheus for All: James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
By Maggie Miao
James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra recently gave a free concert at Carnegie Hall, which was as spectacular as one would expect from this outstanding pairing.
Humor
11 Proposals to Guarantee Your Election as Mayor
Your policies if you were the mayor of New York City
Science
One at a Time!
As digitalization continues to be prevalent in modern times, multitasking has become a norm for many in everyday life, but its human practicality is not possible.
Opinions
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116, Issu. 6
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Opinions
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
Science
Remembering Jane Goodall
Remembering the discoveries and legacy of renowned primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall.
Sports
The Knicks’ Next Chapter
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 campaign under new head coach Mike Brown as they chase the franchise’s first championship in over 50 years.
Humor
Title: “Invisible No Longer!”: Ghosts Unionize for Safer Haunting Conditions
The undead deserve rights too! Ghosts across the U.S. and Canada strike after centuries of unfair haunting.
Humor
Ridiculous Ways to Solve Real Problems
By John Zeng
How to solve climate change, war, and world hunger effectively
Humor
BREAKING: SLIWA EXPOSED! What is REALLY Under the Beret?
The Spectator’s investigation into Curtis Sliwa’s ratical agenda.
Humor
Programming Office Releases New Schedules on Halloween
The programming office has decided to give everyone Halloween-themed schedules!
Humor
Open Haunt: A Stuyvesant High Scare
By Florence Wu, Iman Nawaz, Matthew Chen, Zobia Syed
13-year-old Rowena thought an Open House meant cool high school science labs and free snacks. Little did she know that a seemingly innocent visit would turn into endless face-to-face encounters with unexpected greetings from the supernatural at Stuyvesant’s Fall Open House. As the world around her slowly twists into a real-life horror story, Rowena has to face the question that no sane 13-year-old should ever ask themselves—could her dream high school be haunted?
Humor
Who Says That Only Human Ghosts Can Come Back?
By Selina Lin
The spirits of all creatures happen to come back on Halloween night.
Humor
Our Top Three Fall Recipes for Stuy Students
The Stuyvesant Spectator is not responsible for any adverse effects of the following recipes.
Humor
The Twelve Stages of Stuy Students
Every September marks a new year at Stuyvesant, and as the year unfolds, the cycle starts again. One piece of advice: brace yourself.
Humor
A Disgustingly Detailed Report on the Origins, Effects, and Impacts of 67
For all the confused teachers or non-chronically online students, we at The Spectator’s Humor Department have formed a definitive guide to any and all of your “6-7” questions.