Amaryllis Sun (amaryllis-sun)

asun50 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

asun50@stuy.edu

Amaryllis Sun (‘25) is an Opinions writer. She enjoys writing about a variety of topics, ranging from politics to fashion. In her free time, she likes to make jewelry as well as watch movies and write reviews for them.

Road to November 2024

Amaryllis Sun, Joanne Hwang, Myles Vuong

 The Opinions Department’s comments regarding the vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz, hosted on Tuesday, October 1.

Issue 4, Volume 115

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Road to November 2024

Amaryllis Sun, Myles Vuong

After a disorienting summer, the United States is just weeks away from the 2024 Election. Considering the short time frame between today and Election Day, it is extremely important for voters to stay updated with current events before they head to the polls. However, as political extremism is on the rise across America, polarization has led to devastating consequences.

Issue 3, Volume 115

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The Road to November 2024

Amaryllis Sun, Helen Mancini

Issue 17, Volume 114

The Road to November 2024

Amaryllis Sun, Helen Mancini

Many of the current Stuyvesant seniors and some juniors will be eligible to vote in the 60th presidential election on November 5, 2024. In the midst of college applications and the hectic life of a Stuyvesant student, it can be difficult to keep up with the tumultuous American political landscape. To address this, The Spectator is starting a new election literacy project. As this historic election unfolds, the Opinions Department will publish polls, facts about the candidates, key swing state updates, and other content throughout the election season.

Issue 14, Volume 114

Stuyvesant in Y2K: A Glimpse Through Adam Dick’s Eyes

Issue 0, Volume 114

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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.

Issue 17, Volume 113

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#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.

Issue 16, Volume 113

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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.

Issue 15, Volume 113

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The Past is Now the Present

The Armenian genocide, Nanjing Massacre, and Korean comfort stations were all atrocities that occurred in the 20th century that still play a role in world politics today as governments refuse to acknowledge the victims, pay reparations, and educate students.

Issue 12, Volume 113

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Death Penalty: A Block Away

Amaryllis Sun, Ushoshi Das

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.

Issue 10, Volume 113

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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.

Issue 9, Volume 113

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.

Issue 7, Volume 113

The Pioneering of Pinterest

Pinterest stands out among its competitors as a top social media platform that aims to increase its users’ innovation while creating connections over common interests.

Issue 6, Volume 113

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Calling Out the Catcallers

Street harassment affects a substantial percentage of women and is only increasing, yet not enough action is being taken to address the problem.

Issue 5, Volume 113

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The Colonization of Fashion

Fashion is one of the most diverse forms of expression, but what lies behind the looks in the spotlight?

Issue 3, Volume 113

Monarch of a Bloodthirsty Empire

Queen Elizabeth II was regarded as the most recognizable person in the world, but do people still recognize her and her empire’s dark history?

Issue 2, Volume 113

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The Dark Side of Coachella

Coachella has been in the spotlight for years for its enthusiastic festival, but behind all the glamorous outfits lies the dilemma of fast fashion.

Issue 15, Volume 112

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