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2023 NFL Season Preview Part 1: AFC
A review of the past season and offseason for each AFC team and a preview for their upcoming seasons.
The Battle for the Undisputed Welterweight Crown
By Anas Ahmed
In a welterweight battle for the ages between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford, a new undisputed welterweight king was crowned.
Asia’s Oldest Soccer Rivalry
The most recent Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal had a lot to offer as the two sides met in the 2023 Durand Cup.
US Open(ing) Our Predictions for the U.S. Open
The possibilities for this year’s tournament are endless, but here are some of the players to look out for, as well as the matches to look forward to.
The Return of LOLMets
By Khush Wadhwa
Once again, the Mets have put together a fashionable collapse that has the whole league laughing.
Summer Transfer Hype
Welcome to The Spectator’s coverage of the biggest transfer stories circulating around the soccer world!
Welcome to the Woods, Axel Riess
The Spectator celebrates Axel Riess’s commitment to Dartmouth College.
French Open: Old Meets New
Despite the hopes of numerous young players to secure a breakout win at the 2023 French Open, it became evident that their time has not yet arrived, as 36-year-old veteran Novak Djokovic once again emerged victorious.
The Fighting Irish Fight On
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take down the Duke Blue Devils to claim the 2023 NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship.
Your Early Prem 23-24 Predictions
By William Tse, Vedant Kothari
Though the season just wrapped up, fans are already impatient for the upcoming season. With that, here are your official early predictions for the 2023-2024 Premier League season.
Champions of Europe!
By Jack Cao
Manchester City have finally managed to taste European glory after trumping Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Athlete Recruitments: An Untraditional College Process
By Lenny Metlitsky, Sarah Diaz
Stuyvesant recruited athletes and recruit-hopefuls reflect on their recruitment processes.
The Tottenham Cycle
By Eli Choi
Tottenham has been plagued by a seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity as it struggles to find lasting solutions to decades-long problems.
Fabulous Flipping
By Tomas Levani
The varsity stunt team had a promising season, boasting a 7-3 record.
Game, Set, Sonia
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
For the first edition of Athlete of the Issue, meet the co-captain of the Lady Lobsters: Sonia Atlas!
Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Siege
By Duncan Park
Saudi Arabia has been making headlines in the sports world, using its endless funds to buy its way into power.
Who NBA Teams Should Target this Draft
By Samay Kothari, Jared Virasami
With the NBA Draft right around the corner, basketball fans all around the world are buzzing with excitement about the next wave of young talent entering the league.
The Hitmen Fall Short
By Khush Wadhwa
With the PSAL season over, what comes next for the Hitmen, Stuyvesant’s boys’ tennis team?
Women’s World Cup: What To Know?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is quickly approaching. What do we need to know about the participating teams?
Nothin’ Soft About It
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Meet the last Athlete of the Issue of the 2022-2023 school year, but certainly not the least, Caitlin Wong!
Heats vs. Nuggets: The Final Chapter
By Braminder Kumar, Saradindu Ahmed
Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets face Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat in the 2022-2023 NBA Finals.
The (Next) Great One
By Duncan Park
It’s time to take a deeper dive into NHL prospect Connor Bedard’s future glory.
The (Belated) Hollywood Ending for Wrexham AFC
By Ben Rudinski
After 15 years of being stuck in the fifth tier of English soccer, they finally achieve promotion to the English Football League, with the help of stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
The Holy Trinity of Holland
The 1980s era in soccer history would welcome the dawn of a new Oranje spearheaded by the deadly combination of Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, and Marco van Basten.
The Fight That Saved Boxing
By Anas Ahmed
Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan “Kingry” Garcia finally crossed paths in their boxing careers, in a spectacular fight that had been teased for years.
Poch to Chelsea?
With that, Poch seems likely to be the next manager in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.
Live. Love. Lax.
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Meet Raymond Allie and Derek Zang, members of the boys’ lacrosse team.
A Fairytale With a Bad Ending
The fairytale Bruins season has ended in a nightmare. This is a loss that will forever haunt the Bruins organization, and leave their fanbase mourning for years to come. So what exactly happened?
The Hitmen Are Ready for the Playoffs
With the team having all the potential to win the championship this year, the Hitmen are up to take on this challenge.
The NBA Playoffs: Looking Forward for New York Sports
By John Jay Wang, Arshan Pervez
Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.
A Bright Future for the Greyducks
By Evan Wong
As the team continues to show improvement year after year with an incredibly strong roster of underclassmen, the future of the Greyducks is looking exceptionally bright.
Unleash the Vipers
By Kaileen So
After once again maintaining their undefeated regular season streak, the Vipers strive for success while fueled by their unyielding team bond.
The Fall of the Phoenix Suns…Again
With the Suns being blown out in elimination games two seasons in a row, the front office definitely has a lot of work to do this off-season.
NHL Playoffs: Underdogs, Upsets, and Firsts
By Kai Russell
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not fail to entertain, as upsets galore now lead to Conference Finals full of storylines and expectations.
An Impressive World Cup to Remember
The 2023 Women’s World Cup was a special tournament replete with upsets and new records.
Welcome to the Woods, Axel Riess
The Spectator celebrates Axel Riess’s commitment to Dartmouth College.
Who NBA Teams Should Target this Draft
By Samay Kothari, Jared Virasami
With the NBA Draft right around the corner, basketball fans all around the world are buzzing with excitement about the next wave of young talent entering the league.
The Hitmen Fall Short
By Khush Wadhwa
With the PSAL season over, what comes next for the Hitmen, Stuyvesant’s boys’ tennis team?
French Open: Old Meets New
Despite the hopes of numerous young players to secure a breakout win at the 2023 French Open, it became evident that their time has not yet arrived, as 36-year-old veteran Novak Djokovic once again emerged victorious.
Women’s World Cup: What To Know?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is quickly approaching. What do we need to know about the participating teams?
The Fighting Irish Fight On
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take down the Duke Blue Devils to claim the 2023 NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship.
Nothin’ Soft About It
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Meet the last Athlete of the Issue of the 2022-2023 school year, but certainly not the least, Caitlin Wong!
Heats vs. Nuggets: The Final Chapter
By Braminder Kumar, Saradindu Ahmed
Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets face Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat in the 2022-2023 NBA Finals.
The (Next) Great One
By Duncan Park
It’s time to take a deeper dive into NHL prospect Connor Bedard’s future glory.
Your Early Prem 23-24 Predictions
By William Tse, Vedant Kothari
Though the season just wrapped up, fans are already impatient for the upcoming season. With that, here are your official early predictions for the 2023-2024 Premier League season.
Champions of Europe!
By Jack Cao
Manchester City have finally managed to taste European glory after trumping Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Athlete Recruitments: An Untraditional College Process
By Lenny Metlitsky, Sarah Diaz
Stuyvesant recruited athletes and recruit-hopefuls reflect on their recruitment processes.
The Tottenham Cycle
By Eli Choi
Tottenham has been plagued by a seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity as it struggles to find lasting solutions to decades-long problems.
Azamat Kutlukov: More Than Just a Teammate
By Joseph Kim
To us, his teammates, Oz is more than just someone who we practice with, play pickup with, and eat at Taco Bell with. He’s more than just a teammate: He’s our friend.
Fabulous Flipping
By Tomas Levani
The varsity stunt team had a promising season, boasting a 7-3 record.
The Perfect Catch: Glovin’ it
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Introducing Iravan Bhattacharyya, senior and co-captain of the varsity baseball team!
A Bright Future for the Greyducks
By Evan Wong
As the team continues to show improvement year after year with an incredibly strong roster of underclassmen, the future of the Greyducks is looking exceptionally bright.
Unleash the Vipers
By Kaileen So
After once again maintaining their undefeated regular season streak, the Vipers strive for success while fueled by their unyielding team bond.
The Fall of the Phoenix Suns…Again
With the Suns being blown out in elimination games two seasons in a row, the front office definitely has a lot of work to do this off-season.
NHL Playoffs: Underdogs, Upsets, and Firsts
By Kai Russell
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not fail to entertain, as upsets galore now lead to Conference Finals full of storylines and expectations.
Feet are Overrated, Anyways
By Joseph Kim
The Dragons have been quietly having one of their most impressive seasons yet.
Manchester City’s Imminent Ride to the Top
By Ahmed Radwan
Arsenal’s dream run at the title could just have been cut short by the mesmerizing Manchester City.
The (Belated) Hollywood Ending for Wrexham AFC
By Ben Rudinski
After 15 years of being stuck in the fifth tier of English soccer, they finally achieve promotion to the English Football League, with the help of stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
The Holy Trinity of Holland
The 1980s era in soccer history would welcome the dawn of a new Oranje spearheaded by the deadly combination of Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, and Marco van Basten.
The Fight That Saved Boxing
By Anas Ahmed
Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan “Kingry” Garcia finally crossed paths in their boxing careers, in a spectacular fight that had been teased for years.
Poch to Chelsea?
With that, Poch seems likely to be the next manager in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.
Live. Love. Lax.
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Meet Raymond Allie and Derek Zang, members of the boys’ lacrosse team.
A Fairytale With a Bad Ending
The fairytale Bruins season has ended in a nightmare. This is a loss that will forever haunt the Bruins organization, and leave their fanbase mourning for years to come. So what exactly happened?
Arielle Aney: More Than an Athlete
By Khush Wadhwa, Ava Quarles, Duncan Park, Kaeden Ruparel
The Spectator honors the athletic accomplishments of the late Arielle Aney (‘20).
The Hitmen Are Ready for the Playoffs
With the team having all the potential to win the championship this year, the Hitmen are up to take on this challenge.
The NBA Playoffs: Looking Forward for New York Sports
By John Jay Wang, Arshan Pervez
Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.
2023 NFL Season Preview Part 1: AFC
A review of the past season and offseason for each AFC team and a preview for their upcoming seasons.
The Battle for the Undisputed Welterweight Crown
By Anas Ahmed
In a welterweight battle for the ages between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford, a new undisputed welterweight king was crowned.
Game, Set, Sonia
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
For the first edition of Athlete of the Issue, meet the co-captain of the Lady Lobsters: Sonia Atlas!
Asia’s Oldest Soccer Rivalry
The most recent Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal had a lot to offer as the two sides met in the 2023 Durand Cup.
US Open(ing) Our Predictions for the U.S. Open
The possibilities for this year’s tournament are endless, but here are some of the players to look out for, as well as the matches to look forward to.
The Return of LOLMets
By Khush Wadhwa
Once again, the Mets have put together a fashionable collapse that has the whole league laughing.