Hifza Kaleem (hifza-kaleem)

hkaleem60 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

hkaleem60@stuy.edu

Hifza Kaleem ('26) is an Editor-in-Chief and former Features editor and writer. She is passionate about learning from and representing Stuyvesant's diverse community, as both a writer and editor. In her free time, you can catch her napping on the LIRR, reading a good book, or screaming at the Yankees through her TV.

Principal Seung Yu and Assistant Principals Carry Out A.P. Brian Moran’s Duties

Hifza Kaleem, Myles Vuong

This is a developing story. The Spectator remains committed to further reporting on this issue.

Issue 1, Volume 116

In Loving Memory of Coach John Carlesi: August 29, 1967–July 6, 2025

The Spectator honors the life of beloved Peglegs coach John Carlesi, who recently passed away.

Issue 1, Volume 116

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Class of 2025 Senior Project Interviews

Ada Gordon, Hifza Kaleem, Joanne Hwang, Myles Vuong, Stella Krajka

Seniors from the class of 2025 reflect on their high school career and compare themselves to their freshman selves!

Issue 15, Volume 115

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Fasting and Forgotten

It’s essential that Stuyvesant stops overlooking Ramadan—as well as other minority holidays—and instead cultivate a truly accepting, comfortable environment for students of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

Issue 15, Volume 115

Arts and Entertainment

Sure, I’ll Have Another Sip of Kool-Aid!

Dean Hevenstone, Grace Jung, Hifza Kaleem, Myles Vuong, Naomi Lai, Yuna Lee

Senior SING!’s victorious 2025 performance was a dazzling spectacle of music and dance—one straight out of the Roaring 20s.

Issue 12, Volume 115

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Pinstripe Hopes and Postseason Woes

A reflection on the New York Yankees’ return to the 2024 World Series, a highly anticipated yet disappointing experience.

Issue 5, Volume 115

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Double Plays and Double Standards

Sports are often treated as a solely male space, but female fans deserve to be accepted and involved as well.

Issue 3, Volume 115

Allan Lichtman, Keeper of the Keys

Hifza Kaleem, Lenny Metlitsky, Yuna Lee

A profile of Allan Lichtman: Stuyvesant alumnus, American historian, and creator of the Keys to the White House.

Issue 0, Volume 115

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Stuyvesant Alum Turns 100 — A Profile of Jack Gilburne

Hifza Kaleem, Mark Ionis

Jack Gilburne, Stuyvesant class of 1942, reflects on his life experiences as a Stuy alum and Air Force veteran on his 100th birthday.

Issue 17, Volume 114

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Stuyvesant Muslim Student Association Wins First Place at MIST For Two Consecutive Years

Dilasha Rawal, Hannah Moon, Hifza Kaleem, Maisha Thakur

Stuyvesant MSA wins first place at the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament for the second consecutive year.

Issue 15, Volume 114

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Stuyvesant Experiences an Unforeseen Earthquake

Hifza Kaleem, Lauren Yang

The Stuyvesant community reacts and responds to the unexpected earthquake that occurred on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Issue 14, Volume 114

Ramadan Reflections: The Balancing Act

The tragedies and catastrophes unfolding across the globe this Ramadan have caused me to reflect on my own experiences and actions.

Issue 12, Volume 114

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The Intern, the Marmalade, and the Robbery

Fiona Cai, Hifza Kaleem, Karen Xu, Lauren Yang, Yuna Lee

Coordinated by Rayen Zhou and produced by Dale Heller, Johnny Liu, and Adeline Sauberli, this year’s Junior SING! took on a museum theme, telling the story of a high school reunion and robbery gone wrong.

Issue 12, Volume 114

Ethan Sacks: Inciting Change, One Panel At a Time

Hifza Kaleem, Leah Riegel, Lenny Metlitsky

Stuyvesant alum Ethan Sacks uses his storytelling and artistic skills to fuel his fight for change, cultivating comics that ignite both emotion and action.

Issue 6, Volume 114

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On the Outside Looking In: Holiday Isolation as a Muslim

My experiences with feeling isolated due to the prominence of certain holidays and the ignorance regarding my own.

Issue 4, Volume 114

Dear Incoming Class: A Look into Stuyvesant’s Facebook Culture

Hifza Kaleem, Leah Riegel, Rhea Malhotra

An examination of Stuyvesant’s dependence on Facebook, a flawed yet undeniably unique staple of the student body.

Issue 3, Volume 114

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A Raceless Race to the Top: The Overturning of Affirmative Action

Ada Gordon, Cathleen Xi, Hifza Kaleem, Suyeon Ryu

Stuyvesant students react to the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and the impact it will have on their futures.

Issue 2, Volume 114

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Through the Labyrinth: Navigating AP Course Selections

Hifza Kaleem, Rhea Malhotra, Seth Fenton

Discussing the stressful process of AP course selections and how students navigate it.

Issue 16, Volume 113

Swimming Against the Tide: Muslim Girls Respond to the Removal of Girls-Only Swim Gym

Ayesha Talukder, Hifza Kaleem

A deeper dive into the removal of girls-only swim gym and its effect on female Muslim students.

Issue 16, Volume 113

Swimming Against the Tide: Muslim Girls Respond to the Removal of Girls-Only Swim Gym

Ayesha Talukder, Hifza Kaleem

A deeper-dive into the removal of girls-only swim gym and its effect on female Muslim students.

Issue 15, Volume 113

Bookmarked Dreams: Mary McGregor

A profile of school librarian Mary McGregor and her unexpected journey to the right career.

Issue 14, Volume 113

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From Sunrise to Sunset: The Lives of Muslim Students During Ramadan

Examining how Stuyvesant’s Muslim students balance religious obligations with academics and extracurriculars during Ramadan.

Issue 12, Volume 113

Trading Full Schedules for Empty Stomachs

Ankita Saha, Hifza Kaleem, Rhea Malhotra

A look at students’ eating habits as they balance their personal lives with heavy workloads and immense stress.

Issue 11, Volume 113

What Are You, Really?

As a mixed person, my experiences feel culturally disconnected.

Issue 10, Volume 113

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What Are You, Really?

As a mixed person, my experiences feel culturally disconnected.

Issue 10, Volume 113

Putting Pen to Paper: The Life-cycle of an English Essay

Ada Gordon, Hifza Kaleem, Rhea Malhotra

Delving into the process of an English essay, from its initial assignment to the final grade.

Issue 9, Volume 113

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