Culture
Arts and Entertainment
Trump’s War on the Arts
By Mira Anant
President Trump’s recent actions in defunding, censoring, and dismantling major culture institutions threaten artistic freedom and cultural representation.
Arts and Entertainment
The Gap Between Oscars Voters and Viewers
By Kabir Madan
If the Academy truly wishes to preserve its legacy, it must start rewarding excellence, wherever that appears
News
Terry’s - Beloved Deli of Stuyvesant Community Closes
Terry’s closed on February 21, 2025, after 25 years of service and a few months of uncertainty by posting a letter on their window.
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
Why We All Want to be Sigmas
By Galen Jack
The introduction of algorithms to social media has made it almost impossible to resist social pressure, creating a fascination with those who dare defy trends.
Arts and Entertainment
Parasocial Relationships of the Digital Age
Chappell Roan’s TikToks address the problematic truth of parasocial relationships and celebrity culture.
Arts and Entertainment
Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted
By Sama Daga
The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.
Arts and Entertainment
Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day
With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.
Opinions
Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?
OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.
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
Waiting for the Luddite Club
Even though the Luddite Club has a flaky side, some of the wisdom implied by Luddism is worth considering in our daily lives.
Arts and Entertainment
The World Around The Game
With a greater emphasis being placed on performances and fan engagement, sports have become increasingly dependent on the entertainment industry for survival.
Arts and Entertainment
Trans Rights Up For Discussion at South by Southwest 2022
By Adele Bois
How South by Southwest is being affected by the anti-LGBTQ+ actions being enacted in the state of Texas
Arts and Entertainment
Neil Cicierega’s Gloriously Goofy Mark on the Internet
Neil Cicierega managed to have a large impact on the Internet as he created creative pieces of media that blended pop culture media with Cicierega’s zany creative style.
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.
Arts and Entertainment
What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?
Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.
Arts and Entertainment
A Night at the ̶O̶p̶e̶r̶a̶ Cartoon Improv
At The New Yorker Festival, cartoonists engaged in an hour of lively, competitive, and time-constrained cartooning as comedians spurred jokes at the audience.
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.
Features
Peter’s Stuyvesant: Uncovering the History That Our School Is Built Upon
By Cathleen Xi
An analysis of how Peter Stuyvesant’s legacy impacts our school today and how problematic historical figures shape New York City’s cultural and physical landscapes.
Arts and Entertainment
A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
By Galen Jack
From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Arts and Entertainment
Revelations: A Celebrated Masterpiece of Modern American Dance
With “Revelations,” Ailey elevates the purpose of contemporary dance.
Arts and Entertainment
Falling For Sad Girl Autumn
You are not the only one who feels down when the leaves start to fall; Sad Girl Autumn is an emerging cultural phenomenon.
Arts and Entertainment
Goblins, Gardens and Gender
Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.
Arts and Entertainment
Notorious RBG, a Real Superhero
By Ivy Halpern
Notorious RBG’s well-earned pop culture era.
Arts and Entertainment
Waiting for Jedermann
By Zoe Buff
A review of the Salzburg Festival’s history and reopening during the pandemic.
Arts and Entertainment
Social Media vs. Self-Confidence: A 21st Century Crisis
A critique on social media’s negative influence on young girls in today’s day and age.
Arts and Entertainment
The Baby Naming Conundrum
Parents have been tasked with providing their progeny a name that will endure with them for the rest of their life, yet many fail to understand the significance of this.
Arts and Entertainment
Slow and Steady: Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
What sustainability means in the fashion industry, and the impact it has on our society today.
Arts and Entertainment
Poetry in Motion NYC
This article describes the Poetry in Motion NYC project, the impact it's had, and what I think of it.
Arts and Entertainment
A Spectator Halloween
By Morris Raskin, Shivali Korgaonkar
The Arts and Entertainment Department conducted a survey amongst students, on the grade-wide student Facebook groups, asking their plans for this Halloween.
Arts and Entertainment
Bonnie and Clyde: Lovers First, Criminals Second
The thrilling love affair between Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow may have been short-lived, but its legacy reigns on in American folklore and media.
Arts and Entertainment
The Finale of American Exceptionalism?
The coronavirus pandemic may spell the final ending to an already culturally de-Americanized world.
Arts and Entertainment
Notorious RBG, a Real Superhero
By Ivy Halpern
Notorious RBG’s well-earned pop culture era.
Arts and Entertainment
The Rise of #FreeBritney
By Samira Esha
Britney Spears is known as the insanely talented pop diva, but behind the scenes she struggles with mental health and severe life restrictions.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Make Whipped Coffee
A guide on how to make whipped coffee, an extremely popular trend on Instagram and TikTok.
Arts and Entertainment
Behind Shen Yun: Concert or Cult
By Irene Hao
A look beyond the glamor and into Shen Yun’s social and political ties and message.
Humor
Actually Accurate Nicknames for the 50 States
By John Zeng
Give good nicknames to every state to help you procrastinate.
Arts and Entertainment
Waiting for the Luddite Club
Even though the Luddite Club has a flaky side, some of the wisdom implied by Luddism is worth considering in our daily lives.
Arts and Entertainment
Social Media vs. Self-Confidence: A 21st Century Crisis
A critique on social media’s negative influence on young girls in today’s day and age.
Arts and Entertainment
What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?
Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.
Features
Peter’s Stuyvesant: Uncovering the History That Our School Is Built Upon
By Cathleen Xi
An analysis of how Peter Stuyvesant’s legacy impacts our school today and how problematic historical figures shape New York City’s cultural and physical landscapes.
Arts and Entertainment
A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
By Galen Jack
From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Arts and Entertainment
Examining the Uncanny Allure of Analog Horror
An analysis of the newly popular analog horror genre and the aspects that make it so uniquely terrifying and captivating.
Arts and Entertainment
The Baby Naming Conundrum
Parents have been tasked with providing their progeny a name that will endure with them for the rest of their life, yet many fail to understand the significance of this.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Make Whipped Coffee
A guide on how to make whipped coffee, an extremely popular trend on Instagram and TikTok.
Arts and Entertainment
Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted
By Sama Daga
The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.
Arts and Entertainment
Trump’s War on the Arts
By Mira Anant
President Trump’s recent actions in defunding, censoring, and dismantling major culture institutions threaten artistic freedom and cultural representation.
Arts and Entertainment
The Gap Between Oscars Voters and Viewers
By Kabir Madan
If the Academy truly wishes to preserve its legacy, it must start rewarding excellence, wherever that appears
News
Terry’s - Beloved Deli of Stuyvesant Community Closes
Terry’s closed on February 21, 2025, after 25 years of service and a few months of uncertainty by posting a letter on their window.
Arts and Entertainment
Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day
With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.
Arts and Entertainment
Trans Rights Up For Discussion at South by Southwest 2022
By Adele Bois
How South by Southwest is being affected by the anti-LGBTQ+ actions being enacted in the state of Texas
Arts and Entertainment
Bonnie and Clyde: Lovers First, Criminals Second
The thrilling love affair between Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow may have been short-lived, but its legacy reigns on in American folklore and media.
Arts and Entertainment
Slow and Steady: Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
What sustainability means in the fashion industry, and the impact it has on our society today.
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
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.
Arts and Entertainment
Behind Shen Yun: Concert or Cult
By Irene Hao
A look beyond the glamor and into Shen Yun’s social and political ties and message.
Arts and Entertainment
Revelations: A Celebrated Masterpiece of Modern American Dance
With “Revelations,” Ailey elevates the purpose of contemporary dance.
Arts and Entertainment
Kwanzaa: Traditions Mixed With Modern Culture
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage amongst Black Americans, one in which community is lifted above all, and Black culture comes alive.
Arts and Entertainment
Falling For Sad Girl Autumn
You are not the only one who feels down when the leaves start to fall; Sad Girl Autumn is an emerging cultural phenomenon.
Arts and Entertainment
Poetry in Motion NYC
This article describes the Poetry in Motion NYC project, the impact it's had, and what I think of it.
Arts and Entertainment
Goblins, Gardens and Gender
Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.
Arts and Entertainment
Neil Cicierega’s Gloriously Goofy Mark on the Internet
Neil Cicierega managed to have a large impact on the Internet as he created creative pieces of media that blended pop culture media with Cicierega’s zany creative style.
Arts and Entertainment
Why We All Want to be Sigmas
By Galen Jack
The introduction of algorithms to social media has made it almost impossible to resist social pressure, creating a fascination with those who dare defy trends.
Arts and Entertainment
A Night at the ̶O̶p̶e̶r̶a̶ Cartoon Improv
At The New Yorker Festival, cartoonists engaged in an hour of lively, competitive, and time-constrained cartooning as comedians spurred jokes at the audience.
Arts and Entertainment
The World Around The Game
With a greater emphasis being placed on performances and fan engagement, sports have become increasingly dependent on the entertainment industry for survival.
Arts and Entertainment
Forty-Five Years Later: A Look Into Why “Bohemian Rhapsody” Has Stood the Test of Time
Forty-Five Years Later: A Look Into Why “Bohemian Rhapsody” Has Stood the Test of Time
Arts and Entertainment
The Finale of American Exceptionalism?
The coronavirus pandemic may spell the final ending to an already culturally de-Americanized world.
Arts and Entertainment
A Spectator Halloween
By Morris Raskin, Shivali Korgaonkar
The Arts and Entertainment Department conducted a survey amongst students, on the grade-wide student Facebook groups, asking their plans for this Halloween.
Arts and Entertainment
Notorious RBG, a Real Superhero
By Ivy Halpern
Notorious RBG’s well-earned pop culture era.
Arts and Entertainment
Notorious RBG, a Real Superhero
By Ivy Halpern
Notorious RBG’s well-earned pop culture era.
Arts and Entertainment
Parasocial Relationships of the Digital Age
Chappell Roan’s TikToks address the problematic truth of parasocial relationships and celebrity culture.
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.
Opinions
Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?
OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.
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
Rekindling the Lost Art of Letter-writing
Examining how to forge deeper personal relationships with pen and paper.
