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Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?
Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13
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.
Meet the 2026-2027 Big Sib Chairs!
By Bryan Boo, Dilasha Rawal, Ilora Bhattacharyya, Keya Warikoo
The 2026-2027 Big Sib Chairs were recently announced by the 2025-2026 chairs.
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.
Two Stuyvesant Seniors Selected as Posse Scholars
Seniors Stefan Broge and Marlee Sidor were recently selected as Posse Scholars.
Four Stuyvesant Students Earn 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Distinction
By Amy Mitchneck, Bryan Boo, Jennifer Zheng, Nathaniel Lasher
Stuyvesant students Sophia Yinghan, Hailan Chen, Vincent Chen, and Rhea Malhotra were four of 300 selected as Regeneron scholars.
The New Freshman Caucus Presidents: Ella Lee and Richard Lin
By Krish Kalantry, Sophie Yeh, Thehan Abeyweera, Zahra Kumar
Ella Lee and Richard Lin, the newly elected freshman caucus co-presidents, discuss their goals for the school year.
A Record 17 Stuyvesant Seniors Match Through QuestBridge
By Calista Harrington, Gavin Cheng, Keya Warikoo, Mufei Yu
On December 1, dozens of Stuyvesant seniors anxiously awaited their QuestBridge Match Day results, which determined the college that they would receive a full ride to attend. For the first time in the school’s history, a record 17 seniors successfully matched with a school and were each awarded a scholarship worth over $90,000 per year.
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 9
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.
Stuyvesant Chess Club Wins 2025 National K-12 Grade Championships
By Bryan Boo, Farheen Rahman, Kasper Pedersen, Nathaniel Lasher
The annual national championship featured 13 grade divisions, with students playing seven three-hour rounds against opponents with similar win-loss records in the tournament thus far. Throughout the weekend-long competition, players were tested on their endurance, preparation, and focus.
The Price Point Issue 8, Vol. 116
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.
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team is Top Team in Manhattan
By Bryan Boo, Lucia Fajardo, Lyla Storm, Sophie Yeh
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team competed at Fordham Law School, placing as semifinalists and ranked the number one school team in Manhattan on November 17. Art/Photo Request: Picture of team
Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event
By Ilora Bhattacharyya, Jennifer Zheng, Mufei Yu
Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan and News writer Amrit Das, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Teachers Win Teaching Awards
By Gavin Cheng, Lucia Fajardo, Thehan Abeyweera
Social studies teacher Josina Dunkel was awarded a $300 GeoBoost grant for her AP Human Geography class, and social studies teacher Robert Sandler was recognized as a finalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.
The Price Point Vol. 116, Issu. 6
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.
Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Careers & Future Pathways Fair
By Keya Warikoo, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu
The Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Parents’ Association, organized and hosted a career fair for all Stuyvesant students on October 17, featuring over 100 guest speakers from a myriad of backgrounds.
Stuyvesant Celebrates Diwali
By Aanya Baid, Dilasha Rawal, Lucia Fajardo
Stuyvesant hosted a Diwali event for students, staff and families on October 17
Stuyvesant Students Win Honors in 2025 International Astronomy and Astrophysics
By Brian Lin, Ken Wakida, Lucia Fajardo, Zoe Lee
Seniors Sophie Zhao, Jackson Hayes, and Emery Yin won honors at the final round of the 2025 International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
The iPad Kid Epidemic
What started as an internet meme, the ‘iPad kid’ may actually point to a hidden disease that affects almost all of us.
Stuyvesant’s Speech and Debate Team Competes at the 2025 Yale Invitational
By Anchine Liu, Ilora Bhattacharyya, Lyla Storm, Mufei Yu
Stuyvesant’s Speech and Debate Team took home several wins and enjoyed a weekend of competing at their first tournament of the season, the 2025 Yale Invitational.
The Kid Who Put It on God
A brainrotted kid lies to all his friends, what happens next will shock you.
Big Sibs Welcome Freshmen at New Cafeteria Table
By Brian Lin, Dilasha Rawal, Farheen Rahman, Ken Wakida
Starting this year, the Big Sibs have created a new program where little sibs will be able to have lunch with their Big Sibs at a designated table in the cafeteria.
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan and News writer Amrit Das, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Oriya Ness Berlin Tells Her Survival Story At Jewish Student Union Event
By Amy Mitchneck, Lucia Fajardo, Zoe Lee
The Jewish Student Union hosted guest speaker Oriya Ness Berlin, who survived the October 7 attacks, to give her testimony.
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.
New Phone Ban Engages Students Despite Challenges
By Amy Mitchneck, Nathaniel Lasher
Stuyvesant students adjust to the new internet-enabled device ban, voicing both challenges and benefits.
StuyPulse Finishes Fourth at the Indiana Robotics Invitational
By Dilasha Rawal, Lucia Fajardo, Mufei Yu
StuyPulse competed at the Indiana Robotics Invitational, ranking fourth out of fifty-nine teams.
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.
Meet the 2025-2026 ARISTA Executive Council
The new ARISTA executive board—President Joanne Hwang, Vice President of Events and Service Elizabeth Chao, Vice President of Operations Veronika Gulko, and Vice President of Web Development Rohan Sen—aims to strengthen communication, accessibility, and student engagement while continuing ARISTA’s legacy of service.
Stuyvesant Administration Renames Homeroom as Administrative Distribution Periods
By Brian Lin, Gavin Cheng, Lyla Storm
Stuyvesant removes homeroom periods for the new school year, shifting from social bonding activities to occasional administrative tasks.
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for Nationals
By Dilasha Rawal, Jayden Kim, Thehan Abeyweera, Zoe Lee
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed first in States on March 21, qualifying for Nationals.
Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?
Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13
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.
Meet the 2026-2027 Big Sib Chairs!
By Bryan Boo, Dilasha Rawal, Ilora Bhattacharyya, Keya Warikoo
The 2026-2027 Big Sib Chairs were recently announced by the 2025-2026 chairs.
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.
Two Stuyvesant Seniors Selected as Posse Scholars
Seniors Stefan Broge and Marlee Sidor were recently selected as Posse Scholars.
Four Stuyvesant Students Earn 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Distinction
By Amy Mitchneck, Bryan Boo, Jennifer Zheng, Nathaniel Lasher
Stuyvesant students Sophia Yinghan, Hailan Chen, Vincent Chen, and Rhea Malhotra were four of 300 selected as Regeneron scholars.
The New Freshman Caucus Presidents: Ella Lee and Richard Lin
By Krish Kalantry, Sophie Yeh, Thehan Abeyweera, Zahra Kumar
Ella Lee and Richard Lin, the newly elected freshman caucus co-presidents, discuss their goals for the school year.
A Record 17 Stuyvesant Seniors Match Through QuestBridge
By Calista Harrington, Gavin Cheng, Keya Warikoo, Mufei Yu
On December 1, dozens of Stuyvesant seniors anxiously awaited their QuestBridge Match Day results, which determined the college that they would receive a full ride to attend. For the first time in the school’s history, a record 17 seniors successfully matched with a school and were each awarded a scholarship worth over $90,000 per year.
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 9
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.
Stuyvesant Chess Club Wins 2025 National K-12 Grade Championships
By Bryan Boo, Farheen Rahman, Kasper Pedersen, Nathaniel Lasher
The annual national championship featured 13 grade divisions, with students playing seven three-hour rounds against opponents with similar win-loss records in the tournament thus far. Throughout the weekend-long competition, players were tested on their endurance, preparation, and focus.
The Price Point Issue 8, Vol. 116
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.
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team is Top Team in Manhattan
By Bryan Boo, Lucia Fajardo, Lyla Storm, Sophie Yeh
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team competed at Fordham Law School, placing as semifinalists and ranked the number one school team in Manhattan on November 17. Art/Photo Request: Picture of team
Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event
By Ilora Bhattacharyya, Jennifer Zheng, Mufei Yu
Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan and News writer Amrit Das, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Teachers Win Teaching Awards
By Gavin Cheng, Lucia Fajardo, Thehan Abeyweera
Social studies teacher Josina Dunkel was awarded a $300 GeoBoost grant for her AP Human Geography class, and social studies teacher Robert Sandler was recognized as a finalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.
Stuyvesant Gymnasiums Undergo Renovation
By Brian Lin, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu, Zoe Lee
The 6th floor gym has a warped spot in the middle of the gym, affecting physical education classes and PSAL teams.
The Price Point Vol. 116, Issu. 6
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.
Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Careers & Future Pathways Fair
By Keya Warikoo, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu
The Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Parents’ Association, organized and hosted a career fair for all Stuyvesant students on October 17, featuring over 100 guest speakers from a myriad of backgrounds.
NYC Mayoral Candidates
As the New York City mayoral election on November 4 approaches, The Spectator aims to inform the Stuyvesant community about the leading mayoral candidates and their positions on key issues.
Stuyvesant Celebrates Diwali
By Aanya Baid, Dilasha Rawal, Lucia Fajardo
Stuyvesant hosted a Diwali event for students, staff and families on October 17
Stuyvesant Students Win Honors in 2025 International Astronomy and Astrophysics
By Brian Lin, Ken Wakida, Lucia Fajardo, Zoe Lee
Seniors Sophie Zhao, Jackson Hayes, and Emery Yin won honors at the final round of the 2025 International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
The iPad Kid Epidemic
What started as an internet meme, the ‘iPad kid’ may actually point to a hidden disease that affects almost all of us.
Stuyvesant’s Speech and Debate Team Competes at the 2025 Yale Invitational
By Anchine Liu, Ilora Bhattacharyya, Lyla Storm, Mufei Yu
Stuyvesant’s Speech and Debate Team took home several wins and enjoyed a weekend of competing at their first tournament of the season, the 2025 Yale Invitational.
The Kid Who Put It on God
A brainrotted kid lies to all his friends, what happens next will shock you.
Big Sibs Welcome Freshmen at New Cafeteria Table
By Brian Lin, Dilasha Rawal, Farheen Rahman, Ken Wakida
Starting this year, the Big Sibs have created a new program where little sibs will be able to have lunch with their Big Sibs at a designated table in the cafeteria.
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan and News writer Amrit Das, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Oriya Ness Berlin Tells Her Survival Story At Jewish Student Union Event
By Amy Mitchneck, Lucia Fajardo, Zoe Lee
The Jewish Student Union hosted guest speaker Oriya Ness Berlin, who survived the October 7 attacks, to give her testimony.
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.
New Phone Ban Engages Students Despite Challenges
By Amy Mitchneck, Nathaniel Lasher
Stuyvesant students adjust to the new internet-enabled device ban, voicing both challenges and benefits.
StuyPulse Finishes Fourth at the Indiana Robotics Invitational
By Dilasha Rawal, Lucia Fajardo, Mufei Yu
StuyPulse competed at the Indiana Robotics Invitational, ranking fourth out of fifty-nine teams.
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.
Meet the 2025-2026 ARISTA Executive Council
The new ARISTA executive board—President Joanne Hwang, Vice President of Events and Service Elizabeth Chao, Vice President of Operations Veronika Gulko, and Vice President of Web Development Rohan Sen—aims to strengthen communication, accessibility, and student engagement while continuing ARISTA’s legacy of service.
Stuyvesant Administration Renames Homeroom as Administrative Distribution Periods
By Brian Lin, Gavin Cheng, Lyla Storm
Stuyvesant removes homeroom periods for the new school year, shifting from social bonding activities to occasional administrative tasks.
Make Immigrants Welcome Again
[I]mmigrants build our country and continue to grow our economy and our nation.