Features
Say Hello to Stuyvesant’s New Teachers!
Showcasing three new educators that are determined to make a difference in the Stuyvesant community.
Arts and Entertainment
The Miniature Art Museum: [Even in the Big Apple,] Small is Beautiful
By Sofia Sen
A review of The Miniature Art Museum: Small is Beautiful NYC.
Opinions
Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?
OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.
Features
New & Niche Clubs
Profiles of six new clubs with unique visions to create engaging spaces within Stuyvesant.
Arts and Entertainment
Laufey Bewitches Us With Her New Album
By Talia Arcasoy, Madeline Hutchinson
Singer and instrumentalist Laufey offers a fresh perspective on modern jazz with the release of Bewitched, her second full-length album.
Arts and Entertainment
WHAT HBO GIRL R U?
Lena Dunham’s show Girls is excruciating and ingenious because it forces viewers to identify with the parts of themselves they most dislike.
Arts and Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo’s Got GUTS
By Benson Chen
Olivia Rodrigo doubles down on SOUR’s angst on GUTS.
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Graduation Requirements: Crucial or Trivial to Our Education?
The Editorial Board offers two opposing perspectives on Stuyvesant’s niche graduation requirements.
Opinions
Propaganda Wars and Hidden Lobbyists: What Is(n’t) Wrong with New York’s Climate Plans?
Why the fossil fuel industry has successfully transformed consumer opinion of green energy in New York, and what can be done about it.
Humor
How to NOT Give Yourself a Break During Summer Break 101
By Karen Chen
Principal Yu-get-no-break assigns an even more atrocious, miserable summer homework assignment—but it’s okay, Professor Chen to the RESCUE!
Arts and Entertainment
A Quintessential New York Cultural Tradition
Director of The New Yorker Festival Katherine Stirling discussed the mission, making, and content of the annual cultural celebration in an interview with The Spectator.
Arts and Entertainment
Everything Is Alive: Breathing New Life Into Slowdive’s Legacy
Everything Is Alive doesn’t merely extend Slowdive’s discography—it redefines it. In the ever-shifting
Arts and Entertainment
Aurora’s Sunrise: A Voice From the Genocide Will Not Be Silenced
Aurora’s Sunrise is by far the most poignant animated film of the year, communicating Armenian history in a novel medium.
Opinions
Just a Simple Jewish Girl
By Sarah Diaz
To fully represent and acknowledge every Jew, there should be distinctions within the discussion of each identity.
Sports
The New-Look Peglegs Go Worldwide
By Ava Quarles
The Stuyvesant Peglegs have evolved since last season and are ready to take on the 2023 fall season.
Humor
NYC Rat Expert Solves Equality Between Rats and Humans With $2.90
By Fiona Chen
To protect the pride of New Yorkers after the fare is raised to $2.90, a part-time rat expert and part-time good samaritan convinces the rats to pay the train fare as well.
Sports
VARy Goal-Oriented
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Introducing Mia and Gigi, the captains leading the Mimbas to the top!
Features
A Raceless Race to the Top: The Overturning of Affirmative Action
By Hifza Kaleem, Suyeon Ryu, Cathleen Xi, Ada Gordon
Stuyvesant students react to the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and the impact it will have on their futures.
News
Meet the 2023-2024 Arista Board
By Sadat Ahmed, Rahul Kissoon, Sharon Zhou, Kara Yip
ARISTA’s Executive Council has been selected for the 2023-2024 school year.
Science
How ACs are Heating Up the World
By Vinson Chen
As we face the hottest year ever recorded, is our overwhelming reliance on air conditioning contributing to the problem?
Science
Dogs and the Selective Breeding Crisis
By Gary Jiang
Though dogs are the most popular pet in the world, many people don’t realize the cruelty of the breeding industry and the issues dogs have faced because of selective breeding at the hands of humans.
Opinions
The Problem With Local Government
People don’t pay attention to local politics, and systemic change is needed to fix this problem.
Opinions
The Decline of “Museum-ed” Art
“Musuem-ed” art of the contemporary era is declining in quality, requiring less time, skill, and effort to create than the masterful works of the past.
Humor
Slim Winnings, Strong Hopes
By Selina Lin
As the spotted lanternfly invasion persists, hope and morale remain strong at the frontlines.
Humor
Stuyvesant Students Under Investigation for Series of Car Accidents Over Summer
These gosh-darn student drivers keep getting into car accidents.
Arts and Entertainment
Only the Young: The Birth of the South Korean Avant-Garde
The Guggenheim debuted an overlooked collection of South Korean art from a time of military dictatorship.
Arts and Entertainment
Under Social Media, Movie Theaters Must Adapt
By Galen Jack
In a post-pandemic world, the experiences that movie theaters offer often trump the films they show, especially as these experiences begin to trend across social media.
Opinions
Autism for President
By Leora Gallai
Autism doesn’t disqualify a person as a leader, but could even be a vote in their favor.
Science
Diverting Asteroids
The DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) determined that new planetary spacecraft technologies have the capacity to deflect Earth-bound asteroids.
Humor
Stuyvesant High School Introduces Period 11 Detention
In a shocking move, Principal Seung Yu introduces Period 11 Detention in an attempt to revolutionize academic discipline at Stuyvesant High School
Arts and Entertainment
A Will To Live: The Force of Nature That is Helena Weinrauch
“One learns to live moment by moment, merely trying to survive another day,” is what Holocaust survivor Helena Weinrauch wrote in her 1945 memoir A Will To Live. Her story of persistence and resistance is now being told through a one-woman show at the Chain Theatre.
Arts and Entertainment
TTom Takes Radio City: The Have it All Tour
Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson took Radio City by storm on September 9, reflecting on her dream career, crippling anxiety, daddy issues, and the millennial dating life in a shockingly introspective and laugh-out-loud hilarious show.
News
Amanda Cisse and Fin Ying: Leaders of the 2023-2024 Student Union
The new leaders of the 2023-2024 Student Union express different ambitions for this school year.
News
Stuyvesant Seniors Compete in the National History Day Competition
A number of Stuyvesant students placed in this year’s National History Day competition.
Sports
Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Siege
By Duncan Park
Saudi Arabia has been making headlines in the sports world, using its endless funds to buy its way into power.
Opinions
I’m Just a Teenage Girl
The teenage girl is not simply a period of adolescence for a young woman, but it is an image that has been scrutinized and mocked for decades, contributing to the teen mental health crisis of today.
Sports
The New-Look Peglegs Go Worldwide
By Ava Quarles
The Stuyvesant Peglegs have evolved since last season and are ready to take on the 2023 fall season.
Humor
NYC Rat Expert Solves Equality Between Rats and Humans With $2.90
By Fiona Chen
To protect the pride of New Yorkers after the fare is raised to $2.90, a part-time rat expert and part-time good samaritan convinces the rats to pay the train fare as well.
Features
Say Hello to Stuyvesant’s New Teachers!
Showcasing three new educators that are determined to make a difference in the Stuyvesant community.
Arts and Entertainment
The Miniature Art Museum: [Even in the Big Apple,] Small is Beautiful
By Sofia Sen
A review of The Miniature Art Museum: Small is Beautiful NYC.
Sports
VARy Goal-Oriented
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Introducing Mia and Gigi, the captains leading the Mimbas to the top!
Opinions
Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?
OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.
Features
New & Niche Clubs
Profiles of six new clubs with unique visions to create engaging spaces within Stuyvesant.
Features
A Raceless Race to the Top: The Overturning of Affirmative Action
By Hifza Kaleem, Suyeon Ryu, Cathleen Xi, Ada Gordon
Stuyvesant students react to the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and the impact it will have on their futures.
Arts and Entertainment
Laufey Bewitches Us With Her New Album
By Talia Arcasoy, Madeline Hutchinson
Singer and instrumentalist Laufey offers a fresh perspective on modern jazz with the release of Bewitched, her second full-length album.
Arts and Entertainment
WHAT HBO GIRL R U?
Lena Dunham’s show Girls is excruciating and ingenious because it forces viewers to identify with the parts of themselves they most dislike.
Arts and Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo’s Got GUTS
By Benson Chen
Olivia Rodrigo doubles down on SOUR’s angst on GUTS.
News
Meet the 2023-2024 Arista Board
By Sadat Ahmed, Rahul Kissoon, Sharon Zhou, Kara Yip
ARISTA’s Executive Council has been selected for the 2023-2024 school year.
Science
How ACs are Heating Up the World
By Vinson Chen
As we face the hottest year ever recorded, is our overwhelming reliance on air conditioning contributing to the problem?
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Graduation Requirements: Crucial or Trivial to Our Education?
The Editorial Board offers two opposing perspectives on Stuyvesant’s niche graduation requirements.
Opinions
Propaganda Wars and Hidden Lobbyists: What Is(n’t) Wrong with New York’s Climate Plans?
Why the fossil fuel industry has successfully transformed consumer opinion of green energy in New York, and what can be done about it.
Humor
How to NOT Give Yourself a Break During Summer Break 101
By Karen Chen
Principal Yu-get-no-break assigns an even more atrocious, miserable summer homework assignment—but it’s okay, Professor Chen to the RESCUE!
Science
Dogs and the Selective Breeding Crisis
By Gary Jiang
Though dogs are the most popular pet in the world, many people don’t realize the cruelty of the breeding industry and the issues dogs have faced because of selective breeding at the hands of humans.
Opinions
The Problem With Local Government
People don’t pay attention to local politics, and systemic change is needed to fix this problem.
Science
Is it Too Hot for Hot Sauce?
Climate change is spicing up our world, and the call to take action is burning hot.
News
Freshmen and Seniors Share Gym Lockers: A Bonding Experience or an Inconvenience?
Starting this school year, Stuyvesant freshmen and seniors will be sharing their lockers in the Phys Ed locker room.
Arts and Entertainment
Only the Young: The Birth of the South Korean Avant-Garde
The Guggenheim debuted an overlooked collection of South Korean art from a time of military dictatorship.
Arts and Entertainment
Under Social Media, Movie Theaters Must Adapt
By Galen Jack
In a post-pandemic world, the experiences that movie theaters offer often trump the films they show, especially as these experiences begin to trend across social media.
Arts and Entertainment
A Quintessential New York Cultural Tradition
Director of The New Yorker Festival Katherine Stirling discussed the mission, making, and content of the annual cultural celebration in an interview with The Spectator.
Arts and Entertainment
Everything Is Alive: Breathing New Life Into Slowdive’s Legacy
Everything Is Alive doesn’t merely extend Slowdive’s discography—it redefines it. In the ever-shifting
Arts and Entertainment
Aurora’s Sunrise: A Voice From the Genocide Will Not Be Silenced
Aurora’s Sunrise is by far the most poignant animated film of the year, communicating Armenian history in a novel medium.
Opinions
Just a Simple Jewish Girl
By Sarah Diaz
To fully represent and acknowledge every Jew, there should be distinctions within the discussion of each identity.
Science
The Quantum Revolution: How Qubits Could Change the World
By Aareeb Jamil
The basics of quantum computing, why it matters, and how Stuyvesant students can learn more about it.
Opinions
Autism for President
By Leora Gallai
Autism doesn’t disqualify a person as a leader, but could even be a vote in their favor.
Science
Diverting Asteroids
The DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) determined that new planetary spacecraft technologies have the capacity to deflect Earth-bound asteroids.
Science
Einstein Taught Me How to Go Back in Time
The intriguing notion of time travel, which has long been a staple in science fiction and a subject of fascination for many, may not be as implausible as it once seemed.
Humor
Stuyvesant High School Introduces Period 11 Detention
In a shocking move, Principal Seung Yu introduces Period 11 Detention in an attempt to revolutionize academic discipline at Stuyvesant High School
Arts and Entertainment
A Will To Live: The Force of Nature That is Helena Weinrauch
“One learns to live moment by moment, merely trying to survive another day,” is what Holocaust survivor Helena Weinrauch wrote in her 1945 memoir A Will To Live. Her story of persistence and resistance is now being told through a one-woman show at the Chain Theatre.
Arts and Entertainment
TTom Takes Radio City: The Have it All Tour
Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson took Radio City by storm on September 9, reflecting on her dream career, crippling anxiety, daddy issues, and the millennial dating life in a shockingly introspective and laugh-out-loud hilarious show.
News
Amanda Cisse and Fin Ying: Leaders of the 2023-2024 Student Union
The new leaders of the 2023-2024 Student Union express different ambitions for this school year.
News
Stuyvesant Seniors Compete in the National History Day Competition
A number of Stuyvesant students placed in this year’s National History Day competition.
Sports
Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Siege
By Duncan Park
Saudi Arabia has been making headlines in the sports world, using its endless funds to buy its way into power.
Humor
Uncovered Pieces of Text Reveals Unforeseen Affairs
By Fiona 'Eve' Lin, Munem Tajwar
Philosopher Phantasies
Opinions
The Decline of “Museum-ed” Art
“Musuem-ed” art of the contemporary era is declining in quality, requiring less time, skill, and effort to create than the masterful works of the past.