Humor
Programming Office Pandemonium
The programming office has just announced their changes to the course selection process! Here’s all you need to know…
News
Stuyvesant Students Volunteer in Passport to Taiwan Festival
By Aeneas Merchant, Dilasha Rawal, Kara Yip, Madeline Goodwin
Students from Stuyvesant’s Key Club, Red Cross, and Taiwanese culture club—Stuywan—participated in the Passport to Taiwan festival.
News
Stuyvesant Junior Caucus Hosts a Slime Making Event
By Dinara Gargu, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
The Stuyvesant Junior Caucus hosted a slime event to help students de-stress during AP testing.
Opinions
Protect Our Community Green Spaces
Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.
Humor
The Rise and Fall of the Stuyvesant Floor
By Ryan Peng
The floors of Stuyvesant host a revolution due to their terrible treatment! Will the Stuyvesant community “step up” to the occasion, or will their plans fall out from under them, just like the floor?
Humor
The Chances of Alien Invasion are High, but Our Percentage of Brainrot is Higher
By Fiona Chen
Aliens exist and seem to have hostile intentions against our race, but our recent astronomically high levels of brainrot have left these aliens unsure of whether or not to put their doomsday plan into motion.
Arts and Entertainment
The Budding Artists of Manhattan
By Ruby Kennedy
The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
Arts and Entertainment
The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft
By Benson Chen
Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.
Arts and Entertainment
Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.
Features
Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Anonymous
Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine
Humor
Pains of Prom
With junior and senior prom in a few weeks, the Spectator asks the Stuyvesant community about what they look forward to about the event.
Humor
One of Those Rare Times When You Shouldn’t Play the Triangle
A teacher isn’t sure what to do with the five students left in his class, and decides to keep them entertained in various ways.
Opinions
Take Student Government Elections Seriously
By Joanne Hwang
It’s time for students at Stuyvesant to take government elections seriously and prioritize policy and candidates who demonstrate real dedication in order to successfully foster a school community and effectively prepare students for the future.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters
Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.
Sports
The Cricket World Cup Comes to America
By Khush Wadhwa
Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.
Humor
The things i do to pay for my $270 senior prom ticket
By Erica Liu
I bring a horse as my date to senior prom.
Opinions
The Double Standard At The Heart of Anti-Zionism
While the boundaries of hate speech when it comes to most minority groups are clear, treatment of Jews is an unfortunate double standard.
News
Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts
Humor
Hundreds Left in Shock Post-Camp Stuy
By Jai Shah
The Big Sibs are only responsible for like 63.7 percent of this.
Arts and Entertainment
When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck
By Albert Shen
Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
Arts and Entertainment
May in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?
Arts and Entertainment
We’re All in Harvey’s World
By Ryan Radwan
After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.
Sports
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Humor
4 Ways the Minnesota Timberwolves Could Have Won the Western Conference Finals
By Aahan Shah
If these situations occurred, the Timberwolves would’ve had a better chance at winning the Conference Finals.
Humor
risoned At Stuyvesant
By Muhib Muhib
Trump will get a new prison cell at Stuyvesant High School, and somehow it’s the worst prison cell in history.
Arts and Entertainment
The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover
A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.
Sports
Who are the Beasts?
A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.
Features
When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant
By Grace Jung, Noa Salas, Siroos Pasdar, William Chen
Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?
Humor
Robotic Rats Rebellion?!?!
By Lina Zheng
A kid tried taking over school with robotic rats unsuccessfully.
Sports
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
Humor
Top 5 Ways to Escape From Junior Prom
JProm sounds great until you’re stranded in the middle of the Hudson River with no way to get out. Here are your top 5 ways to fix said dilemma!
Opinions
From Club Supermarket to Club Co-op
At the Bronx High School of Science, there’s only one book club. Could Stuyvesant benefit from being less ambitious?
Features
Stuyvesant Alum Turns 100 — A Profile of Jack Gilburne
Jack Gilburne, Stuyvesant class of 1942, reflects on his life experiences as a Stuy alum and Air Force veteran on his 100th birthday.
News
Stuyvesant Students Volunteer in Passport to Taiwan Festival
By Aeneas Merchant, Dilasha Rawal, Kara Yip, Madeline Goodwin
Students from Stuyvesant’s Key Club, Red Cross, and Taiwanese culture club—Stuywan—participated in the Passport to Taiwan festival.
News
Stuyvesant Junior Caucus Hosts a Slime Making Event
By Dinara Gargu, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
The Stuyvesant Junior Caucus hosted a slime event to help students de-stress during AP testing.
Opinions
Protect Our Community Green Spaces
Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.
Humor
The Rise and Fall of the Stuyvesant Floor
By Ryan Peng
The floors of Stuyvesant host a revolution due to their terrible treatment! Will the Stuyvesant community “step up” to the occasion, or will their plans fall out from under them, just like the floor?
Humor
The Chances of Alien Invasion are High, but Our Percentage of Brainrot is Higher
By Fiona Chen
Aliens exist and seem to have hostile intentions against our race, but our recent astronomically high levels of brainrot have left these aliens unsure of whether or not to put their doomsday plan into motion.
Arts and Entertainment
The Budding Artists of Manhattan
By Ruby Kennedy
The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
Arts and Entertainment
The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft
By Benson Chen
Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters
Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.
Arts and Entertainment
Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.
Features
Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Anonymous
Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine
Humor
Pains of Prom
With junior and senior prom in a few weeks, the Spectator asks the Stuyvesant community about what they look forward to about the event.
Humor
One of Those Rare Times When You Shouldn’t Play the Triangle
A teacher isn’t sure what to do with the five students left in his class, and decides to keep them entertained in various ways.
Opinions
Take Student Government Elections Seriously
By Joanne Hwang
It’s time for students at Stuyvesant to take government elections seriously and prioritize policy and candidates who demonstrate real dedication in order to successfully foster a school community and effectively prepare students for the future.
Sports
The Cricket World Cup Comes to America
By Khush Wadhwa
Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.
Arts and Entertainment
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
Humor
Hundreds Left in Shock Post-Camp Stuy
By Jai Shah
The Big Sibs are only responsible for like 63.7 percent of this.
Arts and Entertainment
When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck
By Albert Shen
Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
Humor
The things i do to pay for my $270 senior prom ticket
By Erica Liu
I bring a horse as my date to senior prom.
Opinions
The Double Standard At The Heart of Anti-Zionism
While the boundaries of hate speech when it comes to most minority groups are clear, treatment of Jews is an unfortunate double standard.
Arts and Entertainment
May in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?
Arts and Entertainment
We’re All in Harvey’s World
By Ryan Radwan
After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.
News
Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts
Sports
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Humor
4 Ways the Minnesota Timberwolves Could Have Won the Western Conference Finals
By Aahan Shah
If these situations occurred, the Timberwolves would’ve had a better chance at winning the Conference Finals.
Humor
risoned At Stuyvesant
By Muhib Muhib
Trump will get a new prison cell at Stuyvesant High School, and somehow it’s the worst prison cell in history.
Arts and Entertainment
The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover
A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.
Sports
Who are the Beasts?
A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.
Features
When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant
By Grace Jung, Noa Salas, Siroos Pasdar, William Chen
Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?
Humor
Robotic Rats Rebellion?!?!
By Lina Zheng
A kid tried taking over school with robotic rats unsuccessfully.
Sports
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
Sports
Pressure and Positivity: How the Vipers Made Their Comeback Season
An overview of Stuyvesant’s girls’ fencing team 2024 season and the changes they made that led them to an almost perfect season.
Humor
College Board Changes AP Spanish Test, Leaves Students Baffled
By Selina Lin, Tamiyyah Shafiq
College Board suddenly changes the AP Spanish exam to focus on Dora the Explorer.
Humor
Top 5 Ways to Escape From Junior Prom
JProm sounds great until you’re stranded in the middle of the Hudson River with no way to get out. Here are your top 5 ways to fix said dilemma!
Opinions
From Club Supermarket to Club Co-op
At the Bronx High School of Science, there’s only one book club. Could Stuyvesant benefit from being less ambitious?
Features
Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?
Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.