Arts and Entertainment
You Can’t Take It With You Was a Blast!
STC’s spring comedy, You Can’t Take it With You, stunned audiences with amazing comedic rapport, heartfelt human connection, and stunning sets.
Features
A Surreal Experience: Oratorio’s Magical Performance at Lincoln Center
By Nudrath Sowkat, Sophia Rosero
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir recently performed at Lincoln Center, a unique opportunity that brought the choir together through an incredible amount of hard work to create an amazing experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Parsons Brings it Back in Backrooms (2026)
Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, is a masterpiece despite overwhelming public dissatisfaction.
Sports
Here, The Tigers Roar
By Ahmet Sarisen, Saif Iftikhar
With standout performances across the roster, the Stuyvesant Tigers completed a breakthrough season, reaching the semifinals for the first time in four years after an 11-game unbeaten streak and a historic win over Bronx Science.
Humor
Junioritis Outbreak Devastates High Schools; CDC Alarmed
By Diya Mallu
CDC researchers are investigating a rapidly spreading outbreak of “Junioritis,” a condition causing severe burnout and apathy among high school juniors.
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
Chaos and Intrigue Abound in Mitski’s Latest Album
By Kaity So
Mitski explores uncomfortable topics in her new, chaotic, and controversial album
Science
Using Microbes To Eat Up Pollution
Bioremediation is a method of managing pollution that relies on organisms such as microbes and plants to degrade, store, or otherwise process pollutants.
Opinions
The Zigzag and the Line
A movement meant to defend democracy must use logic rather than pressuring students to display unity.
Opinions
Redefining My Hair and Myself
Learning how to love my wavy hair has taught me to look past racism, find my community of support, and love myself.
Humor
How to Relax All Summer and Still Sound Impressive on Paper
This satirical piece offers creative ways to enjoy a real summer break without sacrificing their resumes.
Features
More Than the Shape of My Lip
Being born with a cleft lip inevitably exposed me to judgmental stares and unwanted attention, but the journey shaped my understanding to embrace my differences as strengths, not abnormalities.
Arts and Entertainment
The Missing Piece
Manon’s mysterious hiatus from the hit global group KATSEYE has highlighted concerns about the mistreatment of Black women in the entertainment industry.
Science
We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve: The Science Behind Situationships
The neuroscience behind situationships demonstrates that they may actually stem from a combination of an instinctive fear of commitment along with the natural desire to be loved.
Science
Curiosity Killed the Cat—And Might Save the Human
By Daniel Li
A February 2026 study from the Wellcome Sanger Institute mapped the genomes of 493 cat tumors and found they are driven by many of the same mutations as human cancers, pointing to pet cats as a powerful new model for studying—and eventually treating—cancer in people.
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Budget Cuts: To No Surprise, the Humanities Classes Are the First to Go
By Seoyeon Yu
As Stuyvesant is set to receive less funding for the upcoming school year, high-performing and high-interest humanities courses have become the first in line on the chopping block, with seemingly no justification.
Features
Micah Lasher Reflects on His Time at Stuyvesant
By Eli Smith, Evelyn Lifton, Noa Salas Adam
The Spectator's interview with Micah Lasher.
Science
Extreme Weather Swings: The New Normal?
By Andrew Zhang
Weather whiplash, the rapid swing between weather extremes, is becoming more common and violent as a warming Arctic destabilizes key atmospheric systems. Art/Photo Request: City skyline split down the middle: one side bright sun and a thermometer reading 90°F, the other side dark storm clouds with snowstorm.
Sports
Hot Topics of the 2026 MLB Season
By Angelica Pan
The most intriguing topics in this current 2026 Major League Baseball season and how they will play out.
Humor
Five Magnificent Things to Do When You’re at Summer Camp
Are you about to spend a majority of your time at summer camp somewhere upstate, in North Dakota, or literally anywhere in the world? Fear not, because this article provides five extremely fun activities to do in the wild, wild outdoors!
Opinions
Breaking Injustice Requires Breaking Rules
We must build the next generation into one ready to fight for democracy, our rights, and our communities, and a generation of political advocates won’t come from weekend protests or civil discussions alone.
News
Johanna Li and Tenzin Chosang Elected 2026-2027 Student Union President and Vice President
By Dilasha Rawal, Krish Kalantry, Sophie Yeh
Johanna Li and Tenzin Chosang, the future Student Union President and Vice President for school year 2026-2027, discuss their ambitions and policies.
Features
Assistant Principal of English and Secret Guitarist: Mr. Grossman
By Wenni Lu
Assistant Principal of English Eric Grossman explains his journey in joining the Stuyvesant community and reflects on his English teachings.
Humor
The First Playtest of Chess 2 Just Took Place, and the Results are in
By Miro Lerner
Feedback from a playtest of Chess 2
Arts and Entertainment
PlayAsia #6: Best of K-pop Before Summer
PlayAsia reviews the best K-pop albums of 2026 (so far)!
Arts and Entertainment
Why Smallville Works Better Now Than It Did Then
By James Lu
The current revival of Smallville says a lot more about how audiences today value character-driven, earnest television than just empty nostalgia.
Sports
The World’s Cup
How the world’s biggest sporting event promotes diplomacy, strengthens national identity, and elevates underrepresented nations on the global stage.
Science
Another Woman’s Trash is Another Person’s Treasure: The Hidden Value of Menstrual Blood
By Oruno Bubu
In opposition to period stigma, scientists have begun to study the medical benefits and potential of cells in menstrual blood.
Humor
How Does The Spectator Humor Department Write Its Articles?
By Kevin Weng
Come find out how Spectator Humor writes their amazing articles.
Sports
Manchester City vs Arsenal: The Run-In
By Arjun Basu
After three consecutive runner-up finishes and a 22-year wait for a league title, Arsenal survived a fierce season-long battle with Manchester City, overcoming constant pressure throughout the run-in before finally being crowned Premier League champions when City’s late slip against Bournemouth ended the race.
News
Students Create Petition Following Preliminary Reduction of AP French Classes Offered in the 2026-2027 School Year
By Idris Sze-Siddique, Noah Choi
For the 2026-2027 school year, only one section of AP French will be available.
Opinions
Impersonal Business
By Alice Frank
The partnership between Musk and Anthropic reveals how AI’s explosive growth is rendering personal ethics irrelevant in business, for better and for worse.
Sports
A Season to Remember for Girls’ Badminton
By Janice Chen
Despite not winning the city championship, the girls’ badminton team has a lot to be proud of after an undefeated regular season and a deep playoff run.
Arts and Entertainment
You Can’t Take It With You Was a Blast!
STC’s spring comedy, You Can’t Take it With You, stunned audiences with amazing comedic rapport, heartfelt human connection, and stunning sets.
Features
A Surreal Experience: Oratorio’s Magical Performance at Lincoln Center
By Nudrath Sowkat, Sophia Rosero
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir recently performed at Lincoln Center, a unique opportunity that brought the choir together through an incredible amount of hard work to create an amazing experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Parsons Brings it Back in Backrooms (2026)
Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, is a masterpiece despite overwhelming public dissatisfaction.
Science
We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve: The Science Behind Situationships
The neuroscience behind situationships demonstrates that they may actually stem from a combination of an instinctive fear of commitment along with the natural desire to be loved.
Sports
Here, The Tigers Roar
By Ahmet Sarisen, Saif Iftikhar
With standout performances across the roster, the Stuyvesant Tigers completed a breakthrough season, reaching the semifinals for the first time in four years after an 11-game unbeaten streak and a historic win over Bronx Science.
Science
Curiosity Killed the Cat—And Might Save the Human
By Daniel Li
A February 2026 study from the Wellcome Sanger Institute mapped the genomes of 493 cat tumors and found they are driven by many of the same mutations as human cancers, pointing to pet cats as a powerful new model for studying—and eventually treating—cancer in people.
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Budget Cuts: To No Surprise, the Humanities Classes Are the First to Go
By Seoyeon Yu
As Stuyvesant is set to receive less funding for the upcoming school year, high-performing and high-interest humanities courses have become the first in line on the chopping block, with seemingly no justification.
Humor
Junioritis Outbreak Devastates High Schools; CDC Alarmed
By Diya Mallu
CDC researchers are investigating a rapidly spreading outbreak of “Junioritis,” a condition causing severe burnout and apathy among high school juniors.
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.
Features
Micah Lasher Reflects on His Time at Stuyvesant
By Eli Smith, Evelyn Lifton, Noa Salas Adam
The Spectator's interview with Micah Lasher.
Arts and Entertainment
Chaos and Intrigue Abound in Mitski’s Latest Album
By Kaity So
Mitski explores uncomfortable topics in her new, chaotic, and controversial album
Science
Extreme Weather Swings: The New Normal?
By Andrew Zhang
Weather whiplash, the rapid swing between weather extremes, is becoming more common and violent as a warming Arctic destabilizes key atmospheric systems. Art/Photo Request: City skyline split down the middle: one side bright sun and a thermometer reading 90°F, the other side dark storm clouds with snowstorm.
Science
Using Microbes To Eat Up Pollution
Bioremediation is a method of managing pollution that relies on organisms such as microbes and plants to degrade, store, or otherwise process pollutants.
Sports
Hot Topics of the 2026 MLB Season
By Angelica Pan
The most intriguing topics in this current 2026 Major League Baseball season and how they will play out.
Humor
Five Magnificent Things to Do When You’re at Summer Camp
Are you about to spend a majority of your time at summer camp somewhere upstate, in North Dakota, or literally anywhere in the world? Fear not, because this article provides five extremely fun activities to do in the wild, wild outdoors!
Opinions
Breaking Injustice Requires Breaking Rules
We must build the next generation into one ready to fight for democracy, our rights, and our communities, and a generation of political advocates won’t come from weekend protests or civil discussions alone.
Opinions
The Zigzag and the Line
A movement meant to defend democracy must use logic rather than pressuring students to display unity.
Opinions
Redefining My Hair and Myself
Learning how to love my wavy hair has taught me to look past racism, find my community of support, and love myself.
Humor
How to Relax All Summer and Still Sound Impressive on Paper
This satirical piece offers creative ways to enjoy a real summer break without sacrificing their resumes.
News
Johanna Li and Tenzin Chosang Elected 2026-2027 Student Union President and Vice President
By Dilasha Rawal, Krish Kalantry, Sophie Yeh
Johanna Li and Tenzin Chosang, the future Student Union President and Vice President for school year 2026-2027, discuss their ambitions and policies.
News
Stuyvesant Science Olympiad Competes in Nationals
By Anchine Liu, Bryan Bao, Farheen Rahman, Wyatt Weiss
After winning first place at the regionals and state competitions, the Science Olympiad team advanced to and competed in Nationals.
Features
More Than the Shape of My Lip
Being born with a cleft lip inevitably exposed me to judgmental stares and unwanted attention, but the journey shaped my understanding to embrace my differences as strengths, not abnormalities.
Arts and Entertainment
The Missing Piece
Manon’s mysterious hiatus from the hit global group KATSEYE has highlighted concerns about the mistreatment of Black women in the entertainment industry.
Features
Assistant Principal of English and Secret Guitarist: Mr. Grossman
By Wenni Lu
Assistant Principal of English Eric Grossman explains his journey in joining the Stuyvesant community and reflects on his English teachings.
Features
Tunes in Turmoil: The Proposed Band Cuts
By Alice Frank, Anna Schaible, Shana Tam
An exploration of the proposed cuts to Stuyvesant’s band program.
Humor
The First Playtest of Chess 2 Just Took Place, and the Results are in
By Miro Lerner
Feedback from a playtest of Chess 2
Arts and Entertainment
PlayAsia #6: Best of K-pop Before Summer
PlayAsia reviews the best K-pop albums of 2026 (so far)!
Arts and Entertainment
Why Smallville Works Better Now Than It Did Then
By James Lu
The current revival of Smallville says a lot more about how audiences today value character-driven, earnest television than just empty nostalgia.
Sports
The World’s Cup
How the world’s biggest sporting event promotes diplomacy, strengthens national identity, and elevates underrepresented nations on the global stage.
Science
Another Woman’s Trash is Another Person’s Treasure: The Hidden Value of Menstrual Blood
By Oruno Bubu
In opposition to period stigma, scientists have begun to study the medical benefits and potential of cells in menstrual blood.
Humor
How Does The Spectator Humor Department Write Its Articles?
By Kevin Weng
Come find out how Spectator Humor writes their amazing articles.
Sports
Manchester City vs Arsenal: The Run-In
By Arjun Basu
After three consecutive runner-up finishes and a 22-year wait for a league title, Arsenal survived a fierce season-long battle with Manchester City, overcoming constant pressure throughout the run-in before finally being crowned Premier League champions when City’s late slip against Bournemouth ended the race.
Opinions
Impersonal Business
By Alice Frank
The partnership between Musk and Anthropic reveals how AI’s explosive growth is rendering personal ethics irrelevant in business, for better and for worse.
News
Students Create Petition Following Preliminary Reduction of AP French Classes Offered in the 2026-2027 School Year
By Idris Sze-Siddique, Noah Choi
For the 2026-2027 school year, only one section of AP French will be available.
