Arts and Entertainment
Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship
The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.
Arts and Entertainment
How Do I Chala-mute Him?
By Cyrus Fawkes
Celebrity heartthrob Timothee Chalamet has undergone an Oscars press run like none other, but will it all be worth it?
Humor
Facebook Conspiracies
By Nicole Lui
Do you know how embarrassing it is to tell your teacher you urgently need the bathroom for explosive diarrhea because one of the top hats was craving a pizza bagel?
Arts and Entertainment
Euseuxa, Do You Feel it Too?
By Benson Chen
EUSEXUA is the climax of FKA Twigs’s artistic evolution, a feat in conceptualization and experimentation.
News
The Price Point
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.
Arts and Entertainment
January in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Madeline Hutchinson
We listened to a lot of singles this January. Here are some of the highlights.
Arts and Entertainment
Death of the Hollywood Creative
By Cyrus Fawkes
In 2024, spectacle trumps substance. What can the modern director learn from Abbas Kiarostami?
Opinions
Looking Back on Lina Khan, 21st Century Trustbuster
Lina Khan is a model civil servant. Her relentless litigation on behalf of consumers as chair of the FTC has had momentous impacts for millions of Americans, but her legacy is unlikely to continue under the Trump administration.
Arts and Entertainment
Exploring Language and Art in The Writing’s on the Wall
While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.
News
Exploring Futures at the Stuyvesant Career Exploration Fair
By Dilasha Rawal, Keya Warikoo, Krish Kalantry, Nathaniel Lasher
The Student Union and Parents’ Association hosted a career exploration fair on January 31, during which professionals from various fields spoke to students about their professions.
Science
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
Humor
Reasons Why Gen Alpha Shouldn’t Be Let into Stuyvesant
By Sara Bhuiyan
The hate for this year’s freshmen is getting outta hand, so we gotta direct it onto another generation.
Arts and Entertainment
Cobra Kai Never Dies
By Kabir Madan
While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.
Features
Is Stuyvesant a “Feeder School”?
Stuyvesant High School’s reputation for academic excellence coupled with its outstanding number of acceptances to top institutions often leads to it being called a “feeder school. Let’s explore some of the opinions presented by our student body about this title.
Arts and Entertainment
Flared Jeans and a Call for Awareness—Super Bowl LIX Halftime
By Sara Bhuiyan
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show entertained an audience of millions and brought attention to the poor political climate of the U.S., even if it wasn’t as “revolutionary” as he painted it to be.
Science
How’s That Funny?: The Psychology Behind Laughter
By John Nan
What causes laughter? What are the physical and psychological mechanisms of laughter?
Opinions
Holding History Accountable
In the debate of whether we should dismantle representations of historical
Opinions
The Dilemmas of Island Dwellers: A Disadvantageous Commute
By Zobia Syed
The NYC DOE should provide more convenient transportation options for students who live in Staten Island, as it has done for students in other boroughs.
Arts and Entertainment
DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS: Bad Bunny’s Reclamation of Puerto Rico
By Molly Gupta, Stella Kubersky
A review of Bad Bunny’s album DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS focusing on his acknowledgement of the gentrification in Puerto Rico.
Humor
Didn't Wear Your Lab Goggles? You Pay the Price.
By Matthew Chen
The true dangers of not wearing your lab goggles—summoning a Lovecraftian demon.
Arts and Entertainment
Rivalries, Rants, and Record Wins at the 2024 Grammys
By Sama Daga
The 2024 Grammys, despite Beyoncé’s overdue AOTY win, highlighted the fan-fueled rivalries and media drama that overshadow real talent.
Sports
Luka’s Leap to LA
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The Luka Dončić trade is a defining moment in sports history and will leave lasting impacts on trade culture in the NBA.
Features
Stuyvesant Students Reflect on Scholastic Arts and Writing Success
By Siroos Pasdar, William Chen
With the reveal of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards results, many students found themselves earning creative recognition, earning awards that reflect their passions, ideas, and talent.
Opinions
Our Undemocratic Democracy
The problems with having a voting system that quiets voices instead of raising them.
News
What Do Stuyvesant Students Think About the Digital SHSAT?
Stuyvesant students react to the recent digitization of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.
News
The Price Point
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.
News
Congestion Pricing Hits New York City and Stuyvesant Families
By Amrit Das, Aanya Baid, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
A citywide congestion pricing plan has been set into motion that affects many Stuyvesant students and staff members who drive through the zone on a daily basis.
Humor
K-Pop Fans Branch to North Korean Groups
By Deon Woon
Fans of K-pop become heavily influenced by North Korean K-pop.
Opinions
The Dried Pen: The War on Education for Women in Afghanistan
By Nabiha Islam
The war on education of Afghan women and girls—based on corrupted Islamic law—that the Taliban perpetuates has persisted for far too long.
Opinions
TikTok: Safe for Now
The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.
Humor
Vote YES! on Statewide Ballot Proposal Seven this Election
The Spectator proposes several amendments to the New York State Constitution.
Humor
The BEST Ways to Get Rejected. Sorry, We Meant how to NEVER Get Rejected.
Well, we heard you want mad rizz? Don’t worry, The Spectator’s Humor department has you covered for this Valentine’s Day. We promise.
Humor
We Need to Fight the Groundhogs
By Fiona Chen
The cries of help from your local diva who just wants to get to the bottom of things, short attention span and all.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Thoughts on Trump’s Book Bans
By Iman Nawaz, Noa Salas, Sophia He
Stuyvesant students and teachers express their thoughts on Trump’s book bans.
Features
Cram, Snack, Repeat!
By
What do Stuyvesant students eat in a day, and how does their school-life impact their food intake?
Opinions
Reactions to the First Four Weeks
After nearly a month since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Opinions Department shares their thoughts about his second term.
Science
Red Light or Green Light?: The Science Behind Decision-Making in Netflix’s Squid Game
By Isabel Cho
In Squid Game, the psychological battles faced by contestants reveal both the limits of human endurance and the neuroscience behind stress, survival, and decision-making under extreme pressure.
Sports
Grace, Grit, and Gold
Meet Shayna Wilson, member of the Stuyvesant girls varsity gymnastics team, the Panthers!
Arts and Entertainment
Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship
The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.
Arts and Entertainment
How Do I Chala-mute Him?
By Cyrus Fawkes
Celebrity heartthrob Timothee Chalamet has undergone an Oscars press run like none other, but will it all be worth it?
Arts and Entertainment
Flared Jeans and a Call for Awareness—Super Bowl LIX Halftime
By Sara Bhuiyan
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show entertained an audience of millions and brought attention to the poor political climate of the U.S., even if it wasn’t as “revolutionary” as he painted it to be.
Humor
Facebook Conspiracies
By Nicole Lui
Do you know how embarrassing it is to tell your teacher you urgently need the bathroom for explosive diarrhea because one of the top hats was craving a pizza bagel?
Arts and Entertainment
Euseuxa, Do You Feel it Too?
By Benson Chen
EUSEXUA is the climax of FKA Twigs’s artistic evolution, a feat in conceptualization and experimentation.
Science
How’s That Funny?: The Psychology Behind Laughter
By John Nan
What causes laughter? What are the physical and psychological mechanisms of laughter?
Opinions
Holding History Accountable
In the debate of whether we should dismantle representations of historical
Opinions
The Dilemmas of Island Dwellers: A Disadvantageous Commute
By Zobia Syed
The NYC DOE should provide more convenient transportation options for students who live in Staten Island, as it has done for students in other boroughs.
News
The Price Point
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.
Arts and Entertainment
DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS: Bad Bunny’s Reclamation of Puerto Rico
By Molly Gupta, Stella Kubersky
A review of Bad Bunny’s album DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS focusing on his acknowledgement of the gentrification in Puerto Rico.
Humor
Didn't Wear Your Lab Goggles? You Pay the Price.
By Matthew Chen
The true dangers of not wearing your lab goggles—summoning a Lovecraftian demon.
Arts and Entertainment
January in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Madeline Hutchinson
We listened to a lot of singles this January. Here are some of the highlights.
Arts and Entertainment
Death of the Hollywood Creative
By Cyrus Fawkes
In 2024, spectacle trumps substance. What can the modern director learn from Abbas Kiarostami?
Arts and Entertainment
Rivalries, Rants, and Record Wins at the 2024 Grammys
By Sama Daga
The 2024 Grammys, despite Beyoncé’s overdue AOTY win, highlighted the fan-fueled rivalries and media drama that overshadow real talent.
Opinions
Looking Back on Lina Khan, 21st Century Trustbuster
Lina Khan is a model civil servant. Her relentless litigation on behalf of consumers as chair of the FTC has had momentous impacts for millions of Americans, but her legacy is unlikely to continue under the Trump administration.
Sports
Luka’s Leap to LA
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The Luka Dončić trade is a defining moment in sports history and will leave lasting impacts on trade culture in the NBA.
Features
Stuyvesant Students Reflect on Scholastic Arts and Writing Success
By Siroos Pasdar, William Chen
With the reveal of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards results, many students found themselves earning creative recognition, earning awards that reflect their passions, ideas, and talent.
Arts and Entertainment
Exploring Language and Art in The Writing’s on the Wall
While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.
Opinions
Our Undemocratic Democracy
The problems with having a voting system that quiets voices instead of raising them.
Science
Could Axolotls be the Key to Anti-Aging Therapies?
Axolotls are able to halt their biological aging process early in life, which can provide us with clues on how to combat age-related conditions in humans. Art Request: An axolotl on a desk with laboratory equipment.
News
Exploring Futures at the Stuyvesant Career Exploration Fair
By Dilasha Rawal, Keya Warikoo, Krish Kalantry, Nathaniel Lasher
The Student Union and Parents’ Association hosted a career exploration fair on January 31, during which professionals from various fields spoke to students about their professions.
Science
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
Humor
Reasons Why Gen Alpha Shouldn’t Be Let into Stuyvesant
By Sara Bhuiyan
The hate for this year’s freshmen is getting outta hand, so we gotta direct it onto another generation.
Humor
We Need to Fight the Groundhogs
By Fiona Chen
The cries of help from your local diva who just wants to get to the bottom of things, short attention span and all.
Arts and Entertainment
Cobra Kai Never Dies
By Kabir Madan
While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.
Features
Is Stuyvesant a “Feeder School”?
Stuyvesant High School’s reputation for academic excellence coupled with its outstanding number of acceptances to top institutions often leads to it being called a “feeder school. Let’s explore some of the opinions presented by our student body about this title.
Science
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
Humor
Life of a Second Semester Senior
By Gary Huang
Now that I’m a second-semester senior, I can finally stop pretending to lock in and adopt the unproductive lifestyle I always wanted to live.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Thoughts on Trump’s Book Bans
By Iman Nawaz, Noa Salas, Sophia He
Stuyvesant students and teachers express their thoughts on Trump’s book bans.
Features
Cram, Snack, Repeat!
By
What do Stuyvesant students eat in a day, and how does their school-life impact their food intake?
News
What Do Stuyvesant Students Think About the Digital SHSAT?
Stuyvesant students react to the recent digitization of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.
News
The Price Point
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.
News
Congestion Pricing Hits New York City and Stuyvesant Families
By Amrit Das, Aanya Baid, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
A citywide congestion pricing plan has been set into motion that affects many Stuyvesant students and staff members who drive through the zone on a daily basis.
Humor
K-Pop Fans Branch to North Korean Groups
By Deon Woon
Fans of K-pop become heavily influenced by North Korean K-pop.
Opinions
The Dried Pen: The War on Education for Women in Afghanistan
By Nabiha Islam
The war on education of Afghan women and girls—based on corrupted Islamic law—that the Taliban perpetuates has persisted for far too long.
Opinions
Reactions to the First Four Weeks
After nearly a month since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Opinions Department shares their thoughts about his second term.
Opinions
TikTok: Safe for Now
The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.
Humor
Vote YES! on Statewide Ballot Proposal Seven this Election
The Spectator proposes several amendments to the New York State Constitution.
Humor
The BEST Ways to Get Rejected. Sorry, We Meant how to NEVER Get Rejected.
Well, we heard you want mad rizz? Don’t worry, The Spectator’s Humor department has you covered for this Valentine’s Day. We promise.
