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.
Opinions
What is the American Identity?
With Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, questions about what the American identity is have been surfacing, with the Trump administration pushing a secular view that goes against the multicultural identity America should embrace.
Arts and Entertainment
Bad Bunny’s Definition of America: Super Bowl LX Halftime
By Molly Gupta
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show redefined the borders of what it means to be American while successfully representing Puerto Rican culture through its music and staging.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Practice Your Instrument
By Maggie Miao
A rudimentary guide to structuring each practice session.
Humor
Top Eight Niche Social Platforms You Should Switch to in 2026
By Lukas Yao
If you’re tired of the mainstream social media, here are eight niche alternatives to make you stand out from the crowd!
Humor
Pardon Our French Senior SING!
By Evelyn Lifton, Matthew Chen
Senior SING! tackled some of the scariest things known to man: the French.
Arts and Entertainment
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025): For the Fans
By Sara Bhuiyan
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025), while not exactly like the games, is thrilling and suspenseful, making it a fun watch for die-hard fans.
Arts and Entertainment
One Punch Man S3: Profit over Passion
One Punch Man’s third season is underwhelming in several ways, from the animation errors to the lack of animation altogether. This article dives into the ways in which the season falls short, as well as an explanation of how the season was doomed from the start.
Arts and Entertainment
Youth, Rage, and Responsibility
By Kabir Madan
By exploring dark subject matter through the teenage psyche, Adolescence became one of the most gripping shows of the year—uncomfortable yet undeniable.
Humor
SophFrosh SING!: Bethany and Ad Astra Split into Two Directions
Spec Humor’s real SophFrosh SING! review.
Humor
Russia-Germany Scandal Shakes Europe
By Kevin Weng
Despite multiple breakups and states between them, Russia and Germany have gotten back together.
Features
Is Stuyvesant’s Cafeteria Worth Policing?
By Tiffany Wang
As Stuyvesant High School doubles down on cafeteria enforcement to address the pest problem, the inconsistent and often antagonistic enforcement of this policy has sparked a broader debate over student autonomy and institutional trust.
Features
Zucker’s, the Business That Keeps Students Coming Back
By Alice Frank, Sonam Kanaujia
Both Zucker’s customers and manager share what makes the bagel shop such a popular spot.
Science
The Global Cost of U.S. Climate Denial: Vulnerable States and Increasing Climate Risk
By Olivia Liu
The Trump administration’s efforts of deregulating climate policies reflects how U.S. inaction on climate change worsens environmental crises, humanitarian disasters, and instability in vulnerable countries worldwide.
Humor
Pregaming Stuyvesant
By Florence Wu, Isha Rashid, Nicole Lui
A prefreshie visits Stuyvesant for the first time during the Spring Open House—only to find himself amidst a bewildering mix of confusing tests, bizarre assignments, and extraordinary upperclassmen pranks that leaves him questioning reality.
Arts and Entertainment
Senior SING!: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
By Kabir Madan, Alexis Qian, Elysia Chen, Emma Lin, Evelyn Lifton, Isabel Cho, Lander Bovenzi, Matthew Chen, Saif Iftikhar
Diving deep into Senior SING! 2026.
Arts and Entertainment
A Very Mardi Gras Junior SING!
By Emily Johnson, Paloma Wilkinson, Rano Safarova, Tiffany Wang
Diving deep into Junior SING! 2026.
Humor
How to Get Rich Off Leprechauns in 2026
By Kevin Weng
An in-depth guide on capturing leprechauns and using them to fulfill your financial goals.
Sports
Gold, Bold, and Breaking the Mold: Alysa Liu’s Rise to the Top
How Alysa Liu’s gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is changing history.
Science
The Neuroscience Behind SING!: What Makes a Play Good?
By Faiza Rumman
There are a variety of factors, such as creating suspense, empathy, proper lighting placement, and strategic music, that impact a person’s brain chemistry, making a play especially memorable.
Arts and Entertainment
SophFrosh SING!: Boy Bands, Breakups, and Plenty of Drama
By Ashley Maung, Dinara Gargu, Gavin Cheng, Max Schwartz, Nina Benson, Oscar Scribner, Stella Krajka, Yuma Kono
Diving deep into SophFrosh SING! 2026.
Science
How Does the SING! Cast Memorize All Their Lines?
Many actors use strategies such as blocking, active listening, and contextual learning to memorize their long scripts more effectively.
Opinions
How Narendra Modi Has Failed India
Despite Narendra Modi’s immense popularity, the results of his administration have been far from ideal for India.
Opinions
The Simplification of Cultural Dishes
By Angelina Lu
The simplification of cultural dishes and erasure of their history is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society.
Humor
Junior SING!: Beignet Style
All that money spent on Mardi Gras tickets just to become unpaid investigative interns…
Sports
Greyducks Bring Home Gold
By Ashley Mui
After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.
Sports
The Uncertain Future of Golden State
The Warriors are in a tough position with a recent Jimmy Butler injury and a lack of help for point guard Stephen Curry, and must consider a rebuild.
Sports
Super Bowl LX Predictions
The Spectator’s Sports Department predicts the outcome of Super Bowl LX, played on February 8 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Science
Fluoride: Friend or Foe?
While fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, there are ongoing concerns about potential health risks for children and teenagers, so careful moderation and further research are necessary.
Sports
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Recap
By Angelica Pan
A recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball season, and what to expect moving into the next season.
Science
My White Streak: The Science and Struggle of Alopecia Areata
A personal story that explores the science, treatment options, and emotional impact of alopecia areata.
Arts and Entertainment
A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2025
By Kabir Madan, Oscar Scribner
Although it had its flaws, 2025’s year in film and television surpasses 2024 and provides hope going into 2026 and beyond.
Sports
My NFL Honors Picks
These are my personal picks for the NFL Honors awards that will be announced on February 5, 2026.
Arts and Entertainment
A Messy Adieu to Stranger Things
Season 5 is filled with small peaks and extreme lows, managing to disappoint and bore while evoking a tear.
Arts and Entertainment
Marty Supreme: The Cost of Winning
By Molly Gupta, Renata Firestone
Marty Supreme (2025) is an electrifying, rapid movie that focuses on how ambition leads to obsession, with stunning performances and successful cinematography anchoring the film.
Opinions
The Dawn of a New World Order
By Lukas Yao
The world as we know it is changing, and the winners will be those who can adapt.
Opinions
How Hong Kong was Tamed in Six Years
Conditioned fear is the biggest tool in an authoritarian tool kit to prevent political dissidence in Hong Kong.
Humor
Pregaming Stuyvesant
By Florence Wu, Isha Rashid, Nicole Lui
A prefreshie visits Stuyvesant for the first time during the Spring Open House—only to find himself amidst a bewildering mix of confusing tests, bizarre assignments, and extraordinary upperclassmen pranks that leaves him questioning reality.
Arts and Entertainment
Senior SING!: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
By Kabir Madan, Alexis Qian, Elysia Chen, Emma Lin, Evelyn Lifton, Isabel Cho, Lander Bovenzi, Matthew Chen, Saif Iftikhar
Diving deep into Senior SING! 2026.
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.
Opinions
What is the American Identity?
With Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, questions about what the American identity is have been surfacing, with the Trump administration pushing a secular view that goes against the multicultural identity America should embrace.
Arts and Entertainment
Bad Bunny’s Definition of America: Super Bowl LX Halftime
By Molly Gupta
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show redefined the borders of what it means to be American while successfully representing Puerto Rican culture through its music and staging.
Arts and Entertainment
A Very Mardi Gras Junior SING!
By Emily Johnson, Paloma Wilkinson, Rano Safarova, Tiffany Wang
Diving deep into Junior SING! 2026.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Practice Your Instrument
By Maggie Miao
A rudimentary guide to structuring each practice session.
Humor
How to Get Rich Off Leprechauns in 2026
By Kevin Weng
An in-depth guide on capturing leprechauns and using them to fulfill your financial goals.
Humor
Top Eight Niche Social Platforms You Should Switch to in 2026
By Lukas Yao
If you’re tired of the mainstream social media, here are eight niche alternatives to make you stand out from the crowd!
Sports
Gold, Bold, and Breaking the Mold: Alysa Liu’s Rise to the Top
How Alysa Liu’s gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is changing history.
Humor
Pardon Our French Senior SING!
By Evelyn Lifton, Matthew Chen
Senior SING! tackled some of the scariest things known to man: the French.
Arts and Entertainment
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025): For the Fans
By Sara Bhuiyan
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025), while not exactly like the games, is thrilling and suspenseful, making it a fun watch for die-hard fans.
Science
The Neuroscience Behind SING!: What Makes a Play Good?
By Faiza Rumman
There are a variety of factors, such as creating suspense, empathy, proper lighting placement, and strategic music, that impact a person’s brain chemistry, making a play especially memorable.
Arts and Entertainment
One Punch Man S3: Profit over Passion
One Punch Man’s third season is underwhelming in several ways, from the animation errors to the lack of animation altogether. This article dives into the ways in which the season falls short, as well as an explanation of how the season was doomed from the start.
Arts and Entertainment
Youth, Rage, and Responsibility
By Kabir Madan
By exploring dark subject matter through the teenage psyche, Adolescence became one of the most gripping shows of the year—uncomfortable yet undeniable.
Arts and Entertainment
SophFrosh SING!: Boy Bands, Breakups, and Plenty of Drama
By Ashley Maung, Dinara Gargu, Gavin Cheng, Max Schwartz, Nina Benson, Oscar Scribner, Stella Krajka, Yuma Kono
Diving deep into SophFrosh SING! 2026.
Humor
SophFrosh SING!: Bethany and Ad Astra Split into Two Directions
Spec Humor’s real SophFrosh SING! review.
Humor
Russia-Germany Scandal Shakes Europe
By Kevin Weng
Despite multiple breakups and states between them, Russia and Germany have gotten back together.
Features
Is Stuyvesant’s Cafeteria Worth Policing?
By Tiffany Wang
As Stuyvesant High School doubles down on cafeteria enforcement to address the pest problem, the inconsistent and often antagonistic enforcement of this policy has sparked a broader debate over student autonomy and institutional trust.
Features
Zucker’s, the Business That Keeps Students Coming Back
By Alice Frank, Sonam Kanaujia
Both Zucker’s customers and manager share what makes the bagel shop such a popular spot.
Science
The Global Cost of U.S. Climate Denial: Vulnerable States and Increasing Climate Risk
By Olivia Liu
The Trump administration’s efforts of deregulating climate policies reflects how U.S. inaction on climate change worsens environmental crises, humanitarian disasters, and instability in vulnerable countries worldwide.
Science
How Does the SING! Cast Memorize All Their Lines?
Many actors use strategies such as blocking, active listening, and contextual learning to memorize their long scripts more effectively.
Humor
Junior SING!: Beignet Style
All that money spent on Mardi Gras tickets just to become unpaid investigative interns…
Opinions
How Narendra Modi Has Failed India
Despite Narendra Modi’s immense popularity, the results of his administration have been far from ideal for India.
Sports
Greyducks Bring Home Gold
By Ashley Mui
After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.
Opinions
The Simplification of Cultural Dishes
By Angelina Lu
The simplification of cultural dishes and erasure of their history is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society.
Opinions
The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Learning
The rigid, uniform structure of many tutoring centers often leaves students feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their public school learning, lacking the personalization that could truly enhance their academic understanding.
Sports
The Uncertain Future of Golden State
The Warriors are in a tough position with a recent Jimmy Butler injury and a lack of help for point guard Stephen Curry, and must consider a rebuild.
Sports
Super Bowl LX Predictions
The Spectator’s Sports Department predicts the outcome of Super Bowl LX, played on February 8 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Science
Fluoride: Friend or Foe?
While fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, there are ongoing concerns about potential health risks for children and teenagers, so careful moderation and further research are necessary.
Sports
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Recap
By Angelica Pan
A recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball season, and what to expect moving into the next season.
Science
My White Streak: The Science and Struggle of Alopecia Areata
A personal story that explores the science, treatment options, and emotional impact of alopecia areata.
Arts and Entertainment
A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2025
By Kabir Madan, Oscar Scribner
Although it had its flaws, 2025’s year in film and television surpasses 2024 and provides hope going into 2026 and beyond.
Sports
My NFL Honors Picks
These are my personal picks for the NFL Honors awards that will be announced on February 5, 2026.
Arts and Entertainment
A Messy Adieu to Stranger Things
Season 5 is filled with small peaks and extreme lows, managing to disappoint and bore while evoking a tear.
Arts and Entertainment
Marty Supreme: The Cost of Winning
By Molly Gupta, Renata Firestone
Marty Supreme (2025) is an electrifying, rapid movie that focuses on how ambition leads to obsession, with stunning performances and successful cinematography anchoring the film.
Opinions
The Dawn of a New World Order
By Lukas Yao
The world as we know it is changing, and the winners will be those who can adapt.