Sports
Borough Champions: A Dive Into the Boys Outdoor Track Success Story and Why We at Stuyvesant Choose to be Winners
By Ethan Kwok
This article examines the success of the boys outdoor track team and identifies what it means to be a winner.
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Peglegs Surpass Expectations
Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity baseball team, the Peglegs, exceeded expectations throughout the whole season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
Slapping to Victory
The girls’ handball team was able to rebuild their roster and break through the wall in order to accomplish city playoffs and pull off a great season.
Protests, Politics, and the Olympic Podium
By Eli Choi
An analysis of past political actions made by athletes, nations, and the IOC in the context of the Olympics, and what it means for future Olympics.
Birdies Flying High
By Tahlia Jamir, Timofey Volvovskiy
The life of a badminton player, from the fun to the challenges and everything in between.
The Huskies Look to Bounce Back
By Jack Cao
After a transitional year filled with early challenges, the Stuyvesant Huskies have done exceptionally well to build themselves a great foundation for next season.
Samurai Spirit: How Japan is Influencing Baseball
Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are currently excelling in MLB, but what is behind their success?
Who are the Beasts?
A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.
Stability for Women’s Hockey, Finally
By Kai Russell
With the success of the PWHL’s inaugural season, professional women’s hockey has finally become viable for players and fans alike.
Waving Sticks in the Air
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ lacrosse team set a new stage for the future of the sport following a change in head coach and put a foot in the right direction.
A Battle of Europe’s Best: Breaking down the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final
As the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final draws closer and closer, let The Spectator be your guide for the game that will decide the best team in Europe.
Reaching the Top of the Pyramid
By Erin Goggin
Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team has already had huge success this spring season, and they hope to continue this success into the championships.
Pressure and Positivity: How the Vipers Made Their Comeback Season
An overview of Stuyvesant’s girls’ fencing team 2024 season and the changes they made that led them to an almost perfect season.
“The Monster” is Quietly Running Boxing
By Eli Lifton
Naoya Inoue is dominating boxing, but no one is talking about it.
Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence
By Ethan Lijin
Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Lando Wins at Last
By Eli Lifton
Lando Norris won his first F1 race; here is what it took to get him here.
Upset with Derby Photo Finish
By Nina Benson
An overview of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and how the longshot Mystik Dan took the win in a three way photo finish.
Twenty-One Years Away—How Ipswich Town miraculously returned to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
On Saturday, May 4, Ipswich Town—a team who were competing in League One just one year ago—were promoted to the Premier League after an emphatic 2-0 win against relegated Huddersfield Town.
A Review Of Ange’s First Season
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Have Ange’s Spurs really been as good this season as people think?
Champions League Roundup: Premier League Woes, Mbappe Heroics, and Real Madrid’s Everlasting Love Affair
By Ethan Lijin
Coming out of the UCL quarter-finals, there were many upsets and memorable moments.
The Greyducks Are Molting Their Feathers
By Tahlia Jamir
Following an injury-ridden winter season, the Greyducks are learning from their mistakes and striding towards a happier, healthier spring season.
Judging the Judges: Assessing MLB Umpires
By Sami Hashimoto, Timofey Volvovskiy
Baseball Umpires have been a key part of the game for 150 years, but is it time for change?
Cold Palmer: The Coolest Player in the World
By Stefan Broge
Cole Palmer’s recent success at Chelsea has been turning heads in the world of soccer.
Bayer, Bayern, and Kane, Oh My!
By Khush Wadhwa
Does Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic title win prove that Harry Kane is the cursed one?
March Sadness: Will Men’s Basketball Forever Overshadow Women’s Basketball?
Since sports have been a form of entertainment, men’s sports have received more support, resources, and viewership. This article highlights that since women’s basketball has started to overshadow the popularity of select men’s sports, platforms like ESPN make the streaming more expensive to exclude women from the national stage.
Why Zach Edey Isn’t Getting Paid: NIL Deals in College Sports
By Samay Kothari, Terrence Liao
The rules for NIL revenue in college sports are convoluted and need an overhaul.
Reviewing the Runnin’ Rebels
Despite starting four freshmen and struggling with a lack of height, the Rebels showed unwavering determination and gave it their all on the court this season.
Chasing Gold
Following a third-place finish at the Manhattan Borough Championships, the Greyducks enter the outdoor season with clear goals in mind.
Wrestling Their Way to the Top
By Duncan Park
Meet Ushoshi Das and Emili Lok, two stars of the wrestling team!
Europe’s Last Eight
By Jack Cao
A preview of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s finest club soccer competition.
A Cornerstone of the German National Team: Toni Kroos
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Toni Kroos has been one of the most underrated players in the history of football, and people need to take his return to the German national team more seriously.
Another March, Another Tournament Full of Madness
Here are some of the stories from the 2024 March Madness tournament
Analyzing the Stuyvesant Spartans’ 2023/24 Season
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
A bright future lies ahead for the Stuyvesant Spartans.
The Cricket World Cup Comes to America
By Khush Wadhwa
Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.
Borough Champions: A Dive Into the Boys Outdoor Track Success Story and Why We at Stuyvesant Choose to be Winners
By Ethan Kwok
This article examines the success of the boys outdoor track team and identifies what it means to be a winner.
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Peglegs Surpass Expectations
Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity baseball team, the Peglegs, exceeded expectations throughout the whole season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
Slapping to Victory
The girls’ handball team was able to rebuild their roster and break through the wall in order to accomplish city playoffs and pull off a great season.
Protests, Politics, and the Olympic Podium
By Eli Choi
An analysis of past political actions made by athletes, nations, and the IOC in the context of the Olympics, and what it means for future Olympics.
Birdies Flying High
By Tahlia Jamir, Timofey Volvovskiy
The life of a badminton player, from the fun to the challenges and everything in between.
The Huskies Look to Bounce Back
By Jack Cao
After a transitional year filled with early challenges, the Stuyvesant Huskies have done exceptionally well to build themselves a great foundation for next season.
Samurai Spirit: How Japan is Influencing Baseball
Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are currently excelling in MLB, but what is behind their success?
Who are the Beasts?
A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.
Pressure and Positivity: How the Vipers Made Their Comeback Season
An overview of Stuyvesant’s girls’ fencing team 2024 season and the changes they made that led them to an almost perfect season.
Stability for Women’s Hockey, Finally
By Kai Russell
With the success of the PWHL’s inaugural season, professional women’s hockey has finally become viable for players and fans alike.
Waving Sticks in the Air
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ lacrosse team set a new stage for the future of the sport following a change in head coach and put a foot in the right direction.
A Battle of Europe’s Best: Breaking down the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final
As the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final draws closer and closer, let The Spectator be your guide for the game that will decide the best team in Europe.
“The Monster” is Quietly Running Boxing
By Eli Lifton
Naoya Inoue is dominating boxing, but no one is talking about it.
Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence
By Ethan Lijin
Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Reaching the Top of the Pyramid
By Erin Goggin
Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team has already had huge success this spring season, and they hope to continue this success into the championships.
Lando Wins at Last
By Eli Lifton
Lando Norris won his first F1 race; here is what it took to get him here.
Real Madrid’s Goalkeeper Dilemma and What To Do
Who should start in goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final?
Upset with Derby Photo Finish
By Nina Benson
An overview of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and how the longshot Mystik Dan took the win in a three way photo finish.
Twenty-One Years Away—How Ipswich Town miraculously returned to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
On Saturday, May 4, Ipswich Town—a team who were competing in League One just one year ago—were promoted to the Premier League after an emphatic 2-0 win against relegated Huddersfield Town.
Judging the Judges: Assessing MLB Umpires
By Sami Hashimoto, Timofey Volvovskiy
Baseball Umpires have been a key part of the game for 150 years, but is it time for change?
A Review Of Ange’s First Season
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Have Ange’s Spurs really been as good this season as people think?
Cold Palmer: The Coolest Player in the World
By Stefan Broge
Cole Palmer’s recent success at Chelsea has been turning heads in the world of soccer.
Champions League Roundup: Premier League Woes, Mbappe Heroics, and Real Madrid’s Everlasting Love Affair
By Ethan Lijin
Coming out of the UCL quarter-finals, there were many upsets and memorable moments.
Bayer, Bayern, and Kane, Oh My!
By Khush Wadhwa
Does Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic title win prove that Harry Kane is the cursed one?
March Sadness: Will Men’s Basketball Forever Overshadow Women’s Basketball?
Since sports have been a form of entertainment, men’s sports have received more support, resources, and viewership. This article highlights that since women’s basketball has started to overshadow the popularity of select men’s sports, platforms like ESPN make the streaming more expensive to exclude women from the national stage.
The Greyducks Are Molting Their Feathers
By Tahlia Jamir
Following an injury-ridden winter season, the Greyducks are learning from their mistakes and striding towards a happier, healthier spring season.
Why Zach Edey Isn’t Getting Paid: NIL Deals in College Sports
By Samay Kothari, Terrence Liao
The rules for NIL revenue in college sports are convoluted and need an overhaul.
A Somewhat Silly Solution to Sports Betting
By Duncan Park
The NFL and other leagues have been avoiding a battle against sports betting for far too long, and I present to you a (somewhat) feasible solution.
Chasing Gold
Following a third-place finish at the Manhattan Borough Championships, the Greyducks enter the outdoor season with clear goals in mind.
Wrestling Their Way to the Top
By Duncan Park
Meet Ushoshi Das and Emili Lok, two stars of the wrestling team!
Europe’s Last Eight
By Jack Cao
A preview of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s finest club soccer competition.
A Cornerstone of the German National Team: Toni Kroos
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Toni Kroos has been one of the most underrated players in the history of football, and people need to take his return to the German national team more seriously.
Another March, Another Tournament Full of Madness
Here are some of the stories from the 2024 March Madness tournament
