Opinions
Autonomy or Accountability?
Conversations on the legal, ethical, and technical implications of AI weapons have been brought up by the UN for years. Recently, however, when an automatic drone tried to hunt down a civilian in Libya, the UN was at a loss on what to do. The atrocious lack of accountability can and will quickly snowball into chaos, and until a way to hold perpetrators accountable is decided upon, the usage of LAWS should be suspended.
Project American Soccer
Soccer’s commercial and physical success in the U.S. is harmed by the youth “pay-to-play” system in which expensive programs discourage players from starting or continuing to play, creating a culture of elitism.
Stuyvesant the School, Not the Person
By Amanda Cisse
Names hold meaning, and the name “Stuyvesant” has a complex history that we cannot ignore.
Breaking the Break Cycle
By
Both students and teachers face immense pressure to juggle Stuyvesant’s rigorous curriculum, but vacations must remain entirely work-free so that we can relax and recharge our brains, maximizing productivity upon our return.
When It’s Time to Wish Farewell to a Fluffy Friend
Despite the massive amount of stigma surrounding adults sleeping with stuffed animals, they may actually provide more advantages to adult life than anyone may have thought. Art/Photo Request: N/A (I will draw it myself)
Crooked Machinery
By Muhib Muhib
The pollution of New York politics with corruption has been a massive failure for New Yorkers, and it is time to fix that.
Crypto: What Next?
The crash of FTX has revealed those willing to take accountability in the cryptocurrency industry, but stability will never be reached until every platform steps up.
Closing Comments
The seniors of the Editorial Board say goodbye, as this is their last issue with The Spectator.
Refuse the Reselling
By Suyeon Ryu
Reselling is not a business. It is simply robbing resources from the needy and purposefully taking advantage of a wealth gap.
Manipulating the Public Mind
Manipulation plagues social media through foundational flaws, causing irreparable damage to our society.
It’s Time to Get Angry
Hollywood has a history of portraying women in films as submissive and delicate, which is why female rage in movies is needed as a more accurate representation of female emotions.
The Facade of Moral Consumerism
What people see as an acceptable consumerist attitude is majorly influenced by virality and social media, rather than a genuine consideration for social issues, which leads to societal pressures that end up minimizing the actual issue at hand.
The Gateway Drug to Misogyny
By Tim Goretsky
Commentators are using self help as a gateway to lure susceptible audiences into the world of anti-feminist rhetoric.
Modern Music: Nonsensical Lyrics and Meaningless Messages
Modern music has become more and more meaningless and vulgar compared to older songs with clearer morals and messages.
What’s in a DNA Test?
With the growing popularity of ancestry tests, it is important to keep in mind that the results don’t completely define your ethnic identity and that there are deeper factors in play.
Death Penalty: A Block Away
The death penalty is not a reasonable response to the 2017 terrorist attack in front of Stuyvesant High School. Schools have to do more to help students better understand the U.S. criminal justice system.
I NEED TO PEE!
By Ashley Lin
New York City lacks bladder-friendly public infrastructure—it’s time to construct more public bathrooms.
How Stuyvesant Fails Its Quiet Students
The participation grade is not only inequitable; it’s also unfairly diminishing Stuyvesant students’ achievements.
Sexism in Soccer: What’s Holding Female Players Back?
The U.S. men’s national soccer team has been gaining popularity after their performance in the 2022 World Cup, but before this winter, the U.S. women’s team had been dominating the international stage as number one. Why don’t we pay more attention?
Book Bans: The Conservative War On Education
Far-right groups and lawmakers are banning books featuring perspectives of marginalized groups, creating a dangerous education gap.
What’s In Your Wallet?
Credit card rewards are largely paid for by low-income people who cannot afford them, revealing a system reflective of America’s cutthroat personal finance culture.
Specializing in a Specialized High School
The pressure to specialize in a certain field at Stuyvesant discourages students from the exploration high school is designed for.
An Era of Impatience
By Joanne Hwang
The life-altering mistakes and unhappiness caused by impatience outweigh its value as a method to achieve tasks faster.
Un-glamorize Greek Life
Fraternities and sororities are a staple of American college education, but to continue the practices of these Greek life institutions, several safety concerns need to be addressed.
Do Better, Stuyvesant
Addressing the lack of communication about changes recently made by the administration.
Disaggregate the Asian Data
The constant use of aggregated data in the Asian community has allowed American society to continuously perpetuate monoliths that negatively affect Southeast Asians in all parts of their lives, especially education.
Will Walk-Out Activism Ever Work at Stuyvesant?
Stuyvesant has had repeatedly low involvement in various walkout activism movements across the city, calling into question how students and the administration participate in civil society.
E) None of the Above
By Ushoshi Das
Multiple choice questions may be a student favorite, but they are impractical.
The Masquerade of Foreign Aid
American foreign aid programs have caused irreversible damage to recipient countries’ economies and societies.
The Demonization of GMOs
As consumers, we must look past the negative connotations of genetically modified food products in order to gauge how they help alleviate global hunger.
Invest in Martial Arts, A Sport Actually Worth Your Time
Martial arts can improve daily life by increasing calmness and self-defense skill, and they are not as violent and competitive as people believe.
The Rizzlers and The Rizzled
The relatively new term “rizz” has been inspiring many jokes within Stuyvesant’s hallways, but some of them may be reinforcing gender stereotypes that have been around forever.
Modern Music: Nonsensical Lyrics and Meaningless Messages
Modern music has become more and more meaningless and vulgar compared to older songs with clearer morals and messages.
What’s in a DNA Test?
With the growing popularity of ancestry tests, it is important to keep in mind that the results don’t completely define your ethnic identity and that there are deeper factors in play.
Death Penalty: A Block Away
The death penalty is not a reasonable response to the 2017 terrorist attack in front of Stuyvesant High School. Schools have to do more to help students better understand the U.S. criminal justice system.
Autonomy or Accountability?
Conversations on the legal, ethical, and technical implications of AI weapons have been brought up by the UN for years. Recently, however, when an automatic drone tried to hunt down a civilian in Libya, the UN was at a loss on what to do. The atrocious lack of accountability can and will quickly snowball into chaos, and until a way to hold perpetrators accountable is decided upon, the usage of LAWS should be suspended.
Project American Soccer
Soccer’s commercial and physical success in the U.S. is harmed by the youth “pay-to-play” system in which expensive programs discourage players from starting or continuing to play, creating a culture of elitism.
Stuyvesant the School, Not the Person
By Amanda Cisse
Names hold meaning, and the name “Stuyvesant” has a complex history that we cannot ignore.
Breaking the Break Cycle
By
Both students and teachers face immense pressure to juggle Stuyvesant’s rigorous curriculum, but vacations must remain entirely work-free so that we can relax and recharge our brains, maximizing productivity upon our return.
When It’s Time to Wish Farewell to a Fluffy Friend
Despite the massive amount of stigma surrounding adults sleeping with stuffed animals, they may actually provide more advantages to adult life than anyone may have thought. Art/Photo Request: N/A (I will draw it myself)
I NEED TO PEE!
By Ashley Lin
New York City lacks bladder-friendly public infrastructure—it’s time to construct more public bathrooms.
Crooked Machinery
By Muhib Muhib
The pollution of New York politics with corruption has been a massive failure for New Yorkers, and it is time to fix that.
How Stuyvesant Fails Its Quiet Students
The participation grade is not only inequitable; it’s also unfairly diminishing Stuyvesant students’ achievements.
Crypto: What Next?
The crash of FTX has revealed those willing to take accountability in the cryptocurrency industry, but stability will never be reached until every platform steps up.
Closing Comments
The seniors of the Editorial Board say goodbye, as this is their last issue with The Spectator.
Refuse the Reselling
By Suyeon Ryu
Reselling is not a business. It is simply robbing resources from the needy and purposefully taking advantage of a wealth gap.
Sexism in Soccer: What’s Holding Female Players Back?
The U.S. men’s national soccer team has been gaining popularity after their performance in the 2022 World Cup, but before this winter, the U.S. women’s team had been dominating the international stage as number one. Why don’t we pay more attention?
Book Bans: The Conservative War On Education
Far-right groups and lawmakers are banning books featuring perspectives of marginalized groups, creating a dangerous education gap.
Manipulating the Public Mind
Manipulation plagues social media through foundational flaws, causing irreparable damage to our society.
It’s Time to Get Angry
Hollywood has a history of portraying women in films as submissive and delicate, which is why female rage in movies is needed as a more accurate representation of female emotions.
The Facade of Moral Consumerism
What people see as an acceptable consumerist attitude is majorly influenced by virality and social media, rather than a genuine consideration for social issues, which leads to societal pressures that end up minimizing the actual issue at hand.
What’s In Your Wallet?
Credit card rewards are largely paid for by low-income people who cannot afford them, revealing a system reflective of America’s cutthroat personal finance culture.
The Gateway Drug to Misogyny
By Tim Goretsky
Commentators are using self help as a gateway to lure susceptible audiences into the world of anti-feminist rhetoric.
The Hypocrisy of War Versus Education
By Elma Khan
The notion of war contrasts greatly with standard educational values and should be abolished.
Technoblade Never Dies
People often have impossible, rigid expectations for themselves, but they would do best if they focused on doing what they enjoy.
The Damaging Effects of Misrepresentation of Adoption in the Media
Representations of adoption falsely shape mainstream attitudes.
The Demonization of GMOs
As consumers, we must look past the negative connotations of genetically modified food products in order to gauge how they help alleviate global hunger.
Specializing in a Specialized High School
The pressure to specialize in a certain field at Stuyvesant discourages students from the exploration high school is designed for.
An Era of Impatience
By Joanne Hwang
The life-altering mistakes and unhappiness caused by impatience outweigh its value as a method to achieve tasks faster.
Un-glamorize Greek Life
Fraternities and sororities are a staple of American college education, but to continue the practices of these Greek life institutions, several safety concerns need to be addressed.
Do Better, Stuyvesant
Addressing the lack of communication about changes recently made by the administration.
Disaggregate the Asian Data
The constant use of aggregated data in the Asian community has allowed American society to continuously perpetuate monoliths that negatively affect Southeast Asians in all parts of their lives, especially education.
Will Walk-Out Activism Ever Work at Stuyvesant?
Stuyvesant has had repeatedly low involvement in various walkout activism movements across the city, calling into question how students and the administration participate in civil society.
Invest in Martial Arts, A Sport Actually Worth Your Time
Martial arts can improve daily life by increasing calmness and self-defense skill, and they are not as violent and competitive as people believe.
E) None of the Above
By Ushoshi Das
Multiple choice questions may be a student favorite, but they are impractical.
