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Official Statement from The Spectator
The Spectator’s official response to criticism surrounding “Black and White: The Withheld History of Palestine and Israel.”
Letter to the Editor
By Anonymous
Letter to the Editor in response to “Black and White: The Withheld History of Palestine and Israel”
StuyQuantum Hosts Stuyvesant Alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07)
By Aditya Anand
StuyQuantum club organized a virtual guest speaker event on February 15th featuring Stuyvesant alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07).
StuyQuantum Hosts Stuyvesant Alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07)
By Aditya Anand
StuyQuantum club organized a virtual guest speaker event on February 15th featuring Stuyvesant alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07).
Spectator Photo Contest Announcement
The Spectator Photo Department is announcing a schoolwide photo contest titled “Beauty Within the Beast”—and there are prizes!
Two Stuyvesant Seniors Place Top 300 in Regeneron Talent Search
By Aeneas Merchant, Dinara Gargu
Aiden Ackerman and Samuel Li placed in the top 300 of the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
The Spectator Debuts Demographics Survey
The Spectator debuted its demographics survey website to collect more accurate information about the racial, ethnic, and ancestral makeup of the Stuyvesant student body. The survey can be found at https://survey.stuyspec.com.
School Librarians Discuss the Implications of AI at Media Literacy Day
The 2024 statewide Media Literacy Day held in Stuyvesant teaches school librarians about the usage of AI.
Stuyvesant Dominates DECA Regionals
By Ilora Bhattacharyya, Seth Fenton
Over half of Stuyvesant’s DECA team managed to earn a spot on the podium at the regional level competition.
A Toll on Mental Health
By Khush Wadhwa
As athletes chase perfection in their sports, they must reconcile with the mental consequences of perfectionist attitudes.
Stuyvesant Hosts Celebrate Science Night
Stuyvesant Parent’s Association hosts Celebrate Science Night to showcase the recently completed independent research projects of Stuy seniors.
Writers Adeeba Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) Visit Stuyvesant English Classes
By Lenny Metlitsky, Maisha Thakur, Mary Lee
Stuy alumni Adeeba Shahid Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) visit Stuyvesant to present poetry readings and share their experiences as writers.
Two-Factor Authentication: Necessity or Nightmare?
By Amrit Das, Christina Wang, Kara Yip
Students react to the administration of two-factor authentication (2FA).
Stuyvesant Certamen Team Places First at Stony Brook University’s Classics Day Event
By Brendan Tan, Digit Kim, Gavin Cheng, Ryan Park
Recently, Stuyvesant’s certamen team participated in an event at Stony Brook University, where they placed first in all three divisions.
Stuyvesant Cancels Administration of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A
By Anna Zheng, Christina Wang, Rahul Kissoon
Students and faculty react to the cancellation of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A exam.
Introducing StuySquad 2023-2024
StuySquad holds their annual dance for the 2023-2024 school year with performances from 11 crews, including the new crew, Afrobeat.
Aiden Ackerman Receives the 2023-2024 Coca-Cola Scholarship
Senior Aiden Ackerman receives the title of Coca-Cola Scholar 2023-2024.
Sheryl Xie Wins Holiday Card Competition
By Judy Namkoong, Maisha Thakur, Mary Lee
Sophomore Sheryl Xie wins annual Holiday Card Competition with painting of a winter forest.
Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe
By Maegan Diep, Vita Kirschtein
Ruth Asawa’s Through Line explores the unconventionality of her approach to art.
Introducing the 2024 SING! Coordinators
By Elaine Huang, Eugene Park, Sanjeena Hossen
Matthew Monge, Rayen Zhou, and Joanne Hwang, this year’s SING! coordinators, share about themselves and their expectations for this year’s annual original musical production.
A Legacy Immortalized in Brass: Plaque Dedicated to Memory of Arielle Aney (‘20) Unveiled at Stuyvesant
On November 22, a memorial for Arielle Aney (‘20) was held at Stuyvesant, coinciding with the unveiling of a plaque in her honor.
Stuyvesant Science Olympiad Attends Cornell Invitational
By Dinara Gargu, Judy Namkoong, Madeline Goodwin
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed fourth in the Cornell Invitational competition on November 18, 2023.
Stuyvesant Hosts Its Second Annual Diwali/Garba Festival
On Wednesday, November 22, Stuyvesant hosted its second annual Diwali/Garba Festival, celebrating the festival of lights, the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Student Union Hosts Coat Drive for Students and New Yorkers
By Kara Yip, Ken Wakida, Stella Krajka, Talia Arcasoy
The Student Union organized a coat for students to donate and pick up winter coats.
Pixar Animator Dr. Theodore Kim Speaks at Stuyvesant
Mr. Wrigley hosted a speaker event with 3D animator Dr. Theodore Kim on November 9.
Stuyvesant Hosts College Panel with Yale Alumnus Juan Carlos Salinas
By Aditya Anand, Matthew Huang
The Junior Caucus hosted a virtual college panel on October 14th and 15th with recent Stuy alumni and Yale alumnus Juan Carlos Salinas.
Stuyvesant Big Sib Chairs Hold Big Sib and Little Sib Dance
By Abigail Cho
Big Sib Chairs hosts a Big Sib and Little Sib Dance.
Stuyvesant Experiences Afterschool Club Room Shortages
By Sarah Diaz, Seth Fenton, Talia Arcasoy, Zoey Marcus
The lack of rooms available has caused a lull in the activity of many clubs at Stuyvesant, restraining the school’s social communities due to this logistical complication.
Stuyvesant Alumni Return for October 21 and 22 Reunion
By Aeneas Merchant, Anna Zheng, Judy Namkoong
The Stuyvesant Alumni Association held a reunion with tour guides from Big Sibs, ARISTA, and Red Cross reintroducing Stuyvesant alumni to their old high school.
Israeli-Palestinian Relations in the Context of the Israel-Hamas War
By Khush Wadhwa, Lenny Metlitsky, Seth Fenton
A summary of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it informs the Israel-Hamas war.
Jump Scare!: Teacher Halloween Costume Suggestions
The Editorial Board suggests teacher costumes for Halloween 2023 (no explanation necessary!).
Reporting on the September 29 New York City Flooding
Despite the catastrophic events that followed the storm, it’s important to consider the extent of the efforts taken by the Stuyvesant administration in ensuring the security of those students, as was made possible by a well-managed network of communication and collaboration among staff.
Stuyvesant High School Holds Its First ARISTA Induction Ceremony After the Pandemic
Stuyvesant High School’s ARISTA honors society held an induction ceremony on October 6, 2023.
Stuyvesant Science Olympiad Hosts First Invitational Competition
By Abigail Cho, Aditya Anand, Anna Zheng, Madeline Goodwin
The Stuyvesant Science Olympiad team is hosting its first online invitational competition on November 11.
Stuyvesant Students’ Thoughts on the New College Board DBQ and LEQ Rubrics
What do students think about the College Board’s revisions to the DBQ and LEQ rubrics?
Behind the Scenes of STC’s Anastasia
By Aditya Anand, Digit Kim, Elaine Wong
As October neared its end, the Stuyvesant Theater Community (STC) held its annual fall musical.
Three Stuyvesant Students Place as Finalists in the Gilder Lehrman Essay Contest
By Digit Kim, Elaine Wong, Madeline Goodwin
Getting to know the three Gilder Lehrman essay finalists.
US Biology Olympiad Gets Rescheduled Last-Minute
By Gavin Cheng, Ilora Bhattacharyya, Jayden Kim, Mark Ionis
Technical issues with the administration of the USABO exam led to the exam being rescheduled 45 minutes after the planned start time.
Official Statement from The Spectator
The Spectator’s official response to criticism surrounding “Black and White: The Withheld History of Palestine and Israel.”
Letter to the Editor
By Anonymous
Letter to the Editor in response to “Black and White: The Withheld History of Palestine and Israel”
StuyQuantum Hosts Stuyvesant Alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07)
By Aditya Anand
StuyQuantum club organized a virtual guest speaker event on February 15th featuring Stuyvesant alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07).
StuyQuantum Hosts Stuyvesant Alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07)
By Aditya Anand
StuyQuantum club organized a virtual guest speaker event on February 15th featuring Stuyvesant alumnus Kenneth Wang (‘07).
Spectator Photo Contest Announcement
The Spectator Photo Department is announcing a schoolwide photo contest titled “Beauty Within the Beast”—and there are prizes!
Two Stuyvesant Seniors Place Top 300 in Regeneron Talent Search
By Aeneas Merchant, Dinara Gargu
Aiden Ackerman and Samuel Li placed in the top 300 of the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Introducing StuySquad 2023-2024
StuySquad holds their annual dance for the 2023-2024 school year with performances from 11 crews, including the new crew, Afrobeat.
The Spectator Debuts Demographics Survey
The Spectator debuted its demographics survey website to collect more accurate information about the racial, ethnic, and ancestral makeup of the Stuyvesant student body. The survey can be found at https://survey.stuyspec.com.
Aiden Ackerman Receives the 2023-2024 Coca-Cola Scholarship
Senior Aiden Ackerman receives the title of Coca-Cola Scholar 2023-2024.
School Librarians Discuss the Implications of AI at Media Literacy Day
The 2024 statewide Media Literacy Day held in Stuyvesant teaches school librarians about the usage of AI.
Stuyvesant Dominates DECA Regionals
By Ilora Bhattacharyya, Seth Fenton
Over half of Stuyvesant’s DECA team managed to earn a spot on the podium at the regional level competition.
A Toll on Mental Health
By Khush Wadhwa
As athletes chase perfection in their sports, they must reconcile with the mental consequences of perfectionist attitudes.
Stuyvesant Hosts Celebrate Science Night
Stuyvesant Parent’s Association hosts Celebrate Science Night to showcase the recently completed independent research projects of Stuy seniors.
Sheryl Xie Wins Holiday Card Competition
By Judy Namkoong, Maisha Thakur, Mary Lee
Sophomore Sheryl Xie wins annual Holiday Card Competition with painting of a winter forest.
Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe
By Maegan Diep, Vita Kirschtein
Ruth Asawa’s Through Line explores the unconventionality of her approach to art.
Introducing the 2024 SING! Coordinators
By Elaine Huang, Eugene Park, Sanjeena Hossen
Matthew Monge, Rayen Zhou, and Joanne Hwang, this year’s SING! coordinators, share about themselves and their expectations for this year’s annual original musical production.
Writers Adeeba Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) Visit Stuyvesant English Classes
By Lenny Metlitsky, Maisha Thakur, Mary Lee
Stuy alumni Adeeba Shahid Talukder (‘05) and Tiffany Troy (‘14) visit Stuyvesant to present poetry readings and share their experiences as writers.
A Legacy Immortalized in Brass: Plaque Dedicated to Memory of Arielle Aney (‘20) Unveiled at Stuyvesant
On November 22, a memorial for Arielle Aney (‘20) was held at Stuyvesant, coinciding with the unveiling of a plaque in her honor.
Two-Factor Authentication: Necessity or Nightmare?
By Amrit Das, Christina Wang, Kara Yip
Students react to the administration of two-factor authentication (2FA).
Stuyvesant Certamen Team Places First at Stony Brook University’s Classics Day Event
By Brendan Tan, Digit Kim, Gavin Cheng, Ryan Park
Recently, Stuyvesant’s certamen team participated in an event at Stony Brook University, where they placed first in all three divisions.
Stuyvesant Science Olympiad Attends Cornell Invitational
By Dinara Gargu, Judy Namkoong, Madeline Goodwin
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed fourth in the Cornell Invitational competition on November 18, 2023.
Stuyvesant Hosts Its Second Annual Diwali/Garba Festival
On Wednesday, November 22, Stuyvesant hosted its second annual Diwali/Garba Festival, celebrating the festival of lights, the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Stuyvesant Cancels Administration of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A
By Anna Zheng, Christina Wang, Rahul Kissoon
Students and faculty react to the cancellation of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A exam.
Student Union Hosts Coat Drive for Students and New Yorkers
By Kara Yip, Ken Wakida, Stella Krajka, Talia Arcasoy
The Student Union organized a coat for students to donate and pick up winter coats.
Stuyvesant’s Competitive Coding Club To Attend UPenn PClassic Competition
By Daniel Sokolovsky , Dinara Gargu, Matthew Huang
The Competitive Coding Club (CCC) is attending the PClassic this year on December 2, a coding competition held at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia
Pixar Animator Dr. Theodore Kim Speaks at Stuyvesant
Mr. Wrigley hosted a speaker event with 3D animator Dr. Theodore Kim on November 9.
Stuyvesant Hosts College Panel with Yale Alumnus Juan Carlos Salinas
By Aditya Anand, Matthew Huang
The Junior Caucus hosted a virtual college panel on October 14th and 15th with recent Stuy alumni and Yale alumnus Juan Carlos Salinas.
Stuyvesant Big Sib Chairs Hold Big Sib and Little Sib Dance
By Abigail Cho
Big Sib Chairs hosts a Big Sib and Little Sib Dance.
Stuyvesant Hosts Lilly Maier, Author of Arthur and Lilly, for Book Talk
By Sarah Diaz
Lilly Maier, author of Arthur and Lilly, guest-speaks at Stuyvesant Jewish History course.
Stuyvesant Experiences Afterschool Club Room Shortages
By Sarah Diaz, Seth Fenton, Talia Arcasoy, Zoey Marcus
The lack of rooms available has caused a lull in the activity of many clubs at Stuyvesant, restraining the school’s social communities due to this logistical complication.
Behind the Scenes of STC’s Anastasia
By Aditya Anand, Digit Kim, Elaine Wong
As October neared its end, the Stuyvesant Theater Community (STC) held its annual fall musical.
Stuyvesant Alumni Return for October 21 and 22 Reunion
By Aeneas Merchant, Anna Zheng, Judy Namkoong
The Stuyvesant Alumni Association held a reunion with tour guides from Big Sibs, ARISTA, and Red Cross reintroducing Stuyvesant alumni to their old high school.
Israeli-Palestinian Relations in the Context of the Israel-Hamas War
By Khush Wadhwa, Lenny Metlitsky, Seth Fenton
A summary of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it informs the Israel-Hamas war.
Three Stuyvesant Students Place as Finalists in the Gilder Lehrman Essay Contest
By Digit Kim, Elaine Wong, Madeline Goodwin
Getting to know the three Gilder Lehrman essay finalists.
Jump Scare!: Teacher Halloween Costume Suggestions
The Editorial Board suggests teacher costumes for Halloween 2023 (no explanation necessary!).
Stuyvesant Administers Its First Digital PSAT
Students express their reactions toward Stuyvesant’s administration of the first digital PSAT.
Reporting on the September 29 New York City Flooding
Despite the catastrophic events that followed the storm, it’s important to consider the extent of the efforts taken by the Stuyvesant administration in ensuring the security of those students, as was made possible by a well-managed network of communication and collaboration among staff.
Stuyvesant High School Holds Its First ARISTA Induction Ceremony After the Pandemic
Stuyvesant High School’s ARISTA honors society held an induction ceremony on October 6, 2023.