Humor
Why Redheads Are the Best
By Sara Heller, Astrid Harrington
In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we have compiled a list of explanations for the general amazing news of red hair.
The Backstory Behind the Best Subway Tuna Fish Footlong Recipe of All Time
By Fiona 'Eve' Lin, Munem Tajwar
This is the only recipe you will ever need.
Sheiny New Toys
By Mikayla Lin
Some ideas for holidays to celebrate for Make Up Your Own Holiday Day on March 26.
The ChatGPT Epidemic: Responses
In the midst of the ChatGPT era, join me as I explore some methods teachers have implemented to try to combat its takeover.
SING! More like SACRILEGIOUS!
A Stuyvesant parent writes an outraged e-mail to Principal Yu over Junior SING! Bible Camp.
Stuyvesant Students Can’t Handle AP Rizz
Stuy starts offering AP Rizz for the spring semester after seeing the student body's need for improvement in that department following the Valentine’s Day season, but not a single student is thriving.
Winter Break at Stuyvesant
When Stuy students go away for a week, what are their teachers doing during Christmas?
Into the Multiverse: Stuyvesant’s Secret Wormhole
A student meets fellow Stuyvesant students from across the multiverse.
How to Murder Young Love
By Kavya Green
The guide to third wheeling: how to derive happiness from destroying love.
How to Deal With the Loss of a Loved One on Valentine’s Day: For Stupid Idiots
By Benson Chen
So you’re lonely on Valentine’s Day and your loved ones have passed on… I think it’s time to do your nails!!!
Dates or Dailies? Spec Asks: How Do Stuy Couples Spend Valentine’s Day?
The Spectator Humor Department interviews couples on their Valentine’s Day plans!
The Definitive Guide to Deciphering Your Valentine’s Day Notes
The unofficial guide to deciphering the meaning behind your valentines!
Are You as Salty as a Salted Caramel?
Your personality based on your favorite Valentine’s Day chocolate.
AI-dicted to You
By Mikayla Lin
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and sometimes those measures are getting love advice from ChatGPT.
Stuyvesant Shares New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
Stuyvesant students, teachers, and inanimate objects share their 2023 New Year’s resolutions.
Tips for Returning to Stuy!
By Alex Zheng, Vincent D'Angelo
Coming back from break is always a pain, but we’re here with a few tried-and-tested methods to help you survive this depressing transition.
The Importance of Being Ernie
A student accidentally submits their Wattpad fanfiction as their English final.
The Couple Home for Christmas The Remix The Sequel: The Holidays Strike Back: A Film Review
By Benson Chen
The movie The Couple Home for Christmas The Remix The Sequel: The Holidays Strike Back is an outstanding film about love and heartbreak in the big city.
Average Gifts
Breaking News: Santa Claus is now giving out average gifts based on your school averages.
HUMOR SPY REPORT ABOUT STUYSQUAD FOUND!!!
A leaked spy report addressed to The Spectator Humor Department reveals the inner shenanigans of the cult known as StuySquad.
Four Exceptional Excuses for Being Late to Class
Four tried-and-true (okay, maybe not “tried”) excuses for being late to class.
Rudolph’s Revenge
By Mikayla Lin
Rudolph has taken over the North Pole, and he has some demands of the rest of the world.
A Battle Royale of the Christmas Traditions
By Sara Heller, Abigail Jin, Freda Dong
Each Christmas holiday tradition gives an earnest defense of itself while criticizing the others, determined to capture the hearts of celebrating families.
The Worst and Best Conversation Starters For Your Christmas Dinner
By Aahan Shah
What are some good and bad conversations to start during your holiday meal with the family?
‘Tis the Season to Be Cheap
As the holiday season approaches, here are the top five ways to save money on holiday shopping.
The Art of COVID Announcement (Teacher E-mails Edition)
A comprehensive guide on how to draft e-mails to your teachers, in the unfortunate event that you catch COVID.
Short Kings of Stuyvesant (Not Me Though, Y’all Stay Safe)
A satirical piece talking about what it is to be short at Stuyvesant.
The Plumpest Turkeys in the Land
A description of some of the wonderful items (edible and inedible) used to stuff turkeys this Thanksgiving.
Five Ways to Pass the Time Till ‘Tis the Season
By Selina Lin
A list of festive ways to pass time until the start of winter break.
The Stuyvesant Spectator Gets an Angry E-mail
By Alexander Chu, Oliver Hollmann, Michelle Huang
Freshmen Caucus candidates aren’t too happy with the press The Stuyvesant Spectator gives them, and take it up with the editors.
The Ultimate SAT Survival Guide: Proven Techniques for Last-Minute Prep
Get ready to conquer the SAT in record time with The Ultimate SAT Survival Guide, packed with proven techniques and expert tips for last-minute prep that will help you score higher and stress less on test day.
Why Redheads Are the Best
By Sara Heller, Astrid Harrington
In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we have compiled a list of explanations for the general amazing news of red hair.
The Backstory Behind the Best Subway Tuna Fish Footlong Recipe of All Time
By Fiona 'Eve' Lin, Munem Tajwar
This is the only recipe you will ever need.
Sheiny New Toys
By Mikayla Lin
Some ideas for holidays to celebrate for Make Up Your Own Holiday Day on March 26.
The ChatGPT Epidemic: Responses
In the midst of the ChatGPT era, join me as I explore some methods teachers have implemented to try to combat its takeover.
SING! More like SACRILEGIOUS!
A Stuyvesant parent writes an outraged e-mail to Principal Yu over Junior SING! Bible Camp.
Stuyvesant Students Can’t Handle AP Rizz
Stuy starts offering AP Rizz for the spring semester after seeing the student body's need for improvement in that department following the Valentine’s Day season, but not a single student is thriving.
Winter Break at Stuyvesant
When Stuy students go away for a week, what are their teachers doing during Christmas?
Into the Multiverse: Stuyvesant’s Secret Wormhole
A student meets fellow Stuyvesant students from across the multiverse.
The Definitive Guide to Deciphering Your Valentine’s Day Notes
The unofficial guide to deciphering the meaning behind your valentines!
How to Murder Young Love
By Kavya Green
The guide to third wheeling: how to derive happiness from destroying love.
Are You as Salty as a Salted Caramel?
Your personality based on your favorite Valentine’s Day chocolate.
AI-dicted to You
By Mikayla Lin
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and sometimes those measures are getting love advice from ChatGPT.
How to Deal With the Loss of a Loved One on Valentine’s Day: For Stupid Idiots
By Benson Chen
So you’re lonely on Valentine’s Day and your loved ones have passed on… I think it’s time to do your nails!!!
Dates or Dailies? Spec Asks: How Do Stuy Couples Spend Valentine’s Day?
The Spectator Humor Department interviews couples on their Valentine’s Day plans!
Home Alone 3: Stuck in Stuyvesant
You get stuck alone at Stuyvesant during the break, and do all the things you’ve always wanted to do if nobody was there. Trouble is, you get some unwanted visitors partway through your stay…
Elon Musk’s Competition for the Next Twitter CEO
By Aahan Shah
The current competition for who becomes next Twitter CEO.
HUMOR SPY REPORT ABOUT STUYSQUAD FOUND!!!
A leaked spy report addressed to The Spectator Humor Department reveals the inner shenanigans of the cult known as StuySquad.
Stuyvesant Shares New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
Stuyvesant students, teachers, and inanimate objects share their 2023 New Year’s resolutions.
Tips for Returning to Stuy!
By Alex Zheng, Vincent D'Angelo
Coming back from break is always a pain, but we’re here with a few tried-and-tested methods to help you survive this depressing transition.
The Importance of Being Ernie
A student accidentally submits their Wattpad fanfiction as their English final.
Four Exceptional Excuses for Being Late to Class
Four tried-and-true (okay, maybe not “tried”) excuses for being late to class.
Rudolph’s Revenge
By Mikayla Lin
Rudolph has taken over the North Pole, and he has some demands of the rest of the world.
A Battle Royale of the Christmas Traditions
By Sara Heller, Abigail Jin, Freda Dong
Each Christmas holiday tradition gives an earnest defense of itself while criticizing the others, determined to capture the hearts of celebrating families.
The Couple Home for Christmas The Remix The Sequel: The Holidays Strike Back: A Film Review
By Benson Chen
The movie The Couple Home for Christmas The Remix The Sequel: The Holidays Strike Back is an outstanding film about love and heartbreak in the big city.
Average Gifts
Breaking News: Santa Claus is now giving out average gifts based on your school averages.
What Lies Within Room 250
By Isaac Ho
Surprising discovery of innovation in the Irwin Zahn Innovation Lab
The Worst and Best Conversation Starters For Your Christmas Dinner
By Aahan Shah
What are some good and bad conversations to start during your holiday meal with the family?
‘Tis the Season to Be Cheap
As the holiday season approaches, here are the top five ways to save money on holiday shopping.
The Stuyvesant Spectator Gets an Angry E-mail
By Alexander Chu, Oliver Hollmann, Michelle Huang
Freshmen Caucus candidates aren’t too happy with the press The Stuyvesant Spectator gives them, and take it up with the editors.
The Art of COVID Announcement (Teacher E-mails Edition)
A comprehensive guide on how to draft e-mails to your teachers, in the unfortunate event that you catch COVID.
Short Kings of Stuyvesant (Not Me Though, Y’all Stay Safe)
A satirical piece talking about what it is to be short at Stuyvesant.
Seung Yu 2024
By Eshaal Ubaid
The perfect candidate for presidency has been right beneath our noses all along.