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Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?
OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.
Stuyvesant’s Graduation Requirements: Crucial or Trivial to Our Education?
The Editorial Board offers two opposing perspectives on Stuyvesant’s niche graduation requirements.
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.
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.
#Barbenheimer: Friends or Foes
As Barbie and Oppenheimer hit theaters and became mainstream sensations, the precedent they set, both individually and collectively as widely successful social commentary, acts as a call for future media to dive further into the flaws within our cultural values and standards.
How Old is Too Old?
By Joanne Hwang
In America, older elected officials hold the power over decisions about times and generations in which the society is different, and the younger politically relevant population needs the opportunity to involve their own discretion in politics.
Artsakh’s Battle for Survival: A People and Heritage Under Threat
Artsakh, a land of Armenian heritage within Azerbaijan, is grappling with a dire blockade, highlighting a struggle for cultural identity and preservation against complex historical currents.
Put the “Self” in Self-Improvement
Self-improvement has turned into a business genre on social media; instead, users need to take charge of their own lives to achieve the best versions of themselves.
Congestion Pricing is Good, Actually.
By Lenny Metlitsky, Muhib Muhib
Congestion pricing aims to require drivers to pay for the negative externalities and costs of their driving instead of having residents pay for them.
Wage Discussion: A Socially Avoided But Essential Aspect of Workers’ Rights
By Eman Sadiq
Though employees tend to be reluctant to discuss their wages with co-workers, wage discussion is legally protected and an important way that workers can improve wage satisfaction and advocate for better pay where such compensation is deserved.
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.
June 7, 2023: Judgment Day
On Wednesday, June 7, the skies turned dark orange and the world began to end for the second time in three years—it was finals week, and Zeus was furious.
“Shh! Don’t You Dare Say It!”: The Stigma Around Death
By Annie Li
Death is intertwined throughout all our lives, so why do we continue to pretend it doesn’t exist?
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.
Autism for President
By Leora Gallai
Autism doesn’t disqualify a person as a leader, but could even be a vote in their favor.
Let’s Go to the Beach?
The recent shortage of lifeguards has left New York City beaches dangerous, as visitors should be guaranteed safety while enjoying an integral part of their community.
Sacred Threads, Silent Theft: Unmasking South Asian Cultural Appropriation
By Ankita Saha
Cultural appropriation within South Asian culture and how we can aim to buy and not steal from other cultures.
Rejection or Redirection
Through academics and romance, rejection is rampant throughout our lives; it’s up to us to determine whether we allow it to define our success and future.
It’s Okay To Be Selfish
By Joanne Hwang
Being selfish in the right way allows people to be healthier, more successful, and better contribute to society.
Alternative Classes for Art Appreciation
The Art Appreciation class requirement is not a good use of time and effort and should be replaced with alternative tracks.
The Cost of Education
By Joanne Hwang
Colleges and resources for school are more expensive than ever, and a student’s education is being dictated by the amount of money they have instead of their work ethic.
Why Our Fear of GMOs Is Actively Harmful to Society
By Seth Fenton
Why our fear of genetically modified organisms is actively harmful to our society.
Stuy School Spirit: Is It Enough?
By Alexa Leahy
Stuy lacks overall school spirit, which is harmful to our high school experiences, as it prevents students from forming a sense of belonging within the school.
Embrace Fashion With Intention
Fashion is constantly changing and people are meant to reflect these rapid changes, but this can be damaging to body image as well as promote fast fashion. But fashion should be used as an entryway to your own personal beliefs and expression.
Why the Divide?: A Fractured Royal Family Fails to Heal Royal Rifts
By Sasha Kirby
In a nation that is viewed so synonymously with the crown, why did this coronation divide the population to such an extent?
The Bystander Effect in NYC: More Good Than Harm
The Bystander Effect is saving lives in the NYC subway system.
Eric Adams Should Not Have Attended the PA’s Spring Gala
Mayor Adams attended Stuyvesant’s biggest fundraiser of the year just five days after being silent on the murder of Jordan Neely on the F train.
Lose Things, Not Yourself
Though losing things is a normal occurrence, repeatedly losing items can have an emotional toll on us. We shouldn’t put heavy mental consequences on losing things and understand it’s often out of our control.
“Eat a Meal in Silence”: How Homeroom’s Mental Health Activities Fail To Address Student Stress
The Spectator delves into how homeroom’s mental health activities fail to address student stress.
The Myth of Overdiagnosis
Women and minorities are going dangerous undiagnosed, so why is there so much concern about overdiagnosis?
Our Subway Subconscious
In light of the recent tragedies plaguing New York City’s public transit system, Stuyvesant students and New Yorkers alike have been made increasingly aware of the dangers of our daily commutes.
Standardization Amongst Stuyvesant Classes
By Alexa Leahy
However, this large pool of teachers, each with their own teaching style, can be problematic for students.
Anonymity: The Price of Rankings and Confession Pages
By Ushoshi Das
Anonymous social media pages must be regulated to protect privacy and to show compassion to one another. Rankings, which are often posted on these accounts, are dehumanizing.
The Problem With Local Government
People don’t pay attention to local politics, and systemic change is needed to fix this problem.
Sacred Threads, Silent Theft: Unmasking South Asian Cultural Appropriation
By Ankita Saha
Cultural appropriation within South Asian culture and how we can aim to buy and not steal from other cultures.
Rejection or Redirection
Through academics and romance, rejection is rampant throughout our lives; it’s up to us to determine whether we allow it to define our success and future.
June 7, 2023: Judgment Day
On Wednesday, June 7, the skies turned dark orange and the world began to end for the second time in three years—it was finals week, and Zeus was furious.
“Shh! Don’t You Dare Say It!”: The Stigma Around Death
By Annie Li
Death is intertwined throughout all our lives, so why do we continue to pretend it doesn’t exist?
An Introspective Look at Christianity
With the number of people identifying with Christianity on the decline, it is important to recognize some of the issues that are rooted within Christian communities instead of casting all the blame on religious extremism or the people leaving the religion.
Orange Skies Ahead: A Call To Action
The cloud of smoke that surrounded New York City on June 7 disrupted daily life and provided us with a strong warning.
It’s Okay To Be Selfish
By Joanne Hwang
Being selfish in the right way allows people to be healthier, more successful, and better contribute to society.
Why Our Fear of GMOs Is Actively Harmful to Society
By Seth Fenton
Why our fear of genetically modified organisms is actively harmful to our society.
Stuy School Spirit: Is It Enough?
By Alexa Leahy
Stuy lacks overall school spirit, which is harmful to our high school experiences, as it prevents students from forming a sense of belonging within the school.
Embrace Fashion With Intention
Fashion is constantly changing and people are meant to reflect these rapid changes, but this can be damaging to body image as well as promote fast fashion. But fashion should be used as an entryway to your own personal beliefs and expression.
Alternative Classes for Art Appreciation
The Art Appreciation class requirement is not a good use of time and effort and should be replaced with alternative tracks.
Why the Divide?: A Fractured Royal Family Fails to Heal Royal Rifts
By Sasha Kirby
In a nation that is viewed so synonymously with the crown, why did this coronation divide the population to such an extent?
The Bystander Effect in NYC: More Good Than Harm
The Bystander Effect is saving lives in the NYC subway system.
Eric Adams Should Not Have Attended the PA’s Spring Gala
Mayor Adams attended Stuyvesant’s biggest fundraiser of the year just five days after being silent on the murder of Jordan Neely on the F train.
The Cost of Education
By Joanne Hwang
Colleges and resources for school are more expensive than ever, and a student’s education is being dictated by the amount of money they have instead of their work ethic.
Lose Things, Not Yourself
Though losing things is a normal occurrence, repeatedly losing items can have an emotional toll on us. We shouldn’t put heavy mental consequences on losing things and understand it’s often out of our control.
#FeederSchool
The term “feeder school” has been commented on at least once under every Stuyvesant college commitment TikTok; the context that the phrase is used in often depreciates the efforts of students as well as promotes deceitful and racist stereotypes.
“Eat a Meal in Silence”: How Homeroom’s Mental Health Activities Fail To Address Student Stress
The Spectator delves into how homeroom’s mental health activities fail to address student stress.
The Myth of Overdiagnosis
Women and minorities are going dangerous undiagnosed, so why is there so much concern about overdiagnosis?
Holding Hope for Humanities
In an environment like Stuyvesant High School where STEM tends to dominate the spotlight, the struggle to pursue humanities increases while the number of humanities degrees decreases.
Our Subway Subconscious
In light of the recent tragedies plaguing New York City’s public transit system, Stuyvesant students and New Yorkers alike have been made increasingly aware of the dangers of our daily commutes.
Standardization Amongst Stuyvesant Classes
By Alexa Leahy
However, this large pool of teachers, each with their own teaching style, can be problematic for students.
Anonymity: The Price of Rankings and Confession Pages
By Ushoshi Das
Anonymous social media pages must be regulated to protect privacy and to show compassion to one another. Rankings, which are often posted on these accounts, are dehumanizing.
Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?
OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.
Stuyvesant’s Graduation Requirements: Crucial or Trivial to Our Education?
The Editorial Board offers two opposing perspectives on Stuyvesant’s niche graduation requirements.
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.
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.
Autism for President
By Leora Gallai
Autism doesn’t disqualify a person as a leader, but could even be a vote in their favor.
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.
#Barbenheimer: Friends or Foes
As Barbie and Oppenheimer hit theaters and became mainstream sensations, the precedent they set, both individually and collectively as widely successful social commentary, acts as a call for future media to dive further into the flaws within our cultural values and standards.
Let’s Go to the Beach?
The recent shortage of lifeguards has left New York City beaches dangerous, as visitors should be guaranteed safety while enjoying an integral part of their community.
How Old is Too Old?
By Joanne Hwang
In America, older elected officials hold the power over decisions about times and generations in which the society is different, and the younger politically relevant population needs the opportunity to involve their own discretion in politics.
Artsakh’s Battle for Survival: A People and Heritage Under Threat
Artsakh, a land of Armenian heritage within Azerbaijan, is grappling with a dire blockade, highlighting a struggle for cultural identity and preservation against complex historical currents.
Put the “Self” in Self-Improvement
Self-improvement has turned into a business genre on social media; instead, users need to take charge of their own lives to achieve the best versions of themselves.
Congestion Pricing is Good, Actually.
By Lenny Metlitsky, Muhib Muhib
Congestion pricing aims to require drivers to pay for the negative externalities and costs of their driving instead of having residents pay for them.
Wage Discussion: A Socially Avoided But Essential Aspect of Workers’ Rights
By Eman Sadiq
Though employees tend to be reluctant to discuss their wages with co-workers, wage discussion is legally protected and an important way that workers can improve wage satisfaction and advocate for better pay where such compensation is deserved.