Jenny Liu (jenny-liu)

jliu21 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Jenny Liu (‘22) is a News editor and A&E and Science writer. Her favorite topics to write about include administrative changes and album/movie reviews. She enjoys park swing and Earl Grey tea. Most importantly, she, like you, snoozes all of her alarms.

College Culture Is Stuyvesant Culture

Aaron Visser, Jenny Liu, Shafiul Haque

We all know the Ivy-or-bust culture is toxic. So why does it still exist?

Issue 8, Volume 112

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Arts and Entertainment

Happy, Free, Confused, and Lonely with “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Eleanor Leung, Ivy Halpern, Jenny Liu

Re-recorded with great detail, new insights, and warm nostalgia, Taylor Swift’s “Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a return to growing up with the roller coaster ups and downs of young love.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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Where’s Your School Spirit?

Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj

With a new school year comes a new opportunity to participate in the annual Spirit Week, a week that presents insights into the school’s school spirit, or lack thereof.

Issue 5, Volume 112

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Stuyvesant’s Tape Murals: A Response to Shared Worries

Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj

Students from art teacher Jeanie Chu’s Art Appreciation class create meaningful art murals made from tape to be exhibited around school.

Issue 4, Volume 112

Stuyvesant Students in the Heart of NYC Politics

Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang

In preparation for the 2021 NYC primaries on June 22, Stuyvesant students have been getting involved in campaigns to encourage voting to elect local politicians.

Issue 16, Volume 111

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Weissman Hosts Discussion with Mayoral Candidate Kathryn Garcia (‘88)

Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj

New York City Mayoral candidate and Stuyvesant alumna Kathryn Garcia (‘88) visited the Stuyvesant community via Zoom and discussed topics such as her Stuyvesant background and policies.

Issue 16, Volume 111

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Sophomore Caucus: William Tang and Eshaal Ubaid

Francesca Nemati, Jenny Liu

The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, this being the Tang-Ubaid ticket.

Issue 16, Volume 111

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NYC Schools Reopen After Closing in November

Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj

ayor Bill de Blasio announced that all public high schools will reopen on March 22.

Issue 12, Volume 111

NYC Schools Reopen After Closing in November

Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all public high schools will reopen on March 22.

Issue 12, Volume 111

Student Union Mid-Year Check-In

Eugene Yoo, Isabella Jia, Janna Wang, Jenny Liu, Maggie Sansone, Mozen Kalefa, Ruiwen Tang, Sakura Yamanaka

The Spectator reviews the progress of the Student Union and the Caucuses with their initiatives and campaign goals so far this virtual year.

Issue 10, Volume 111

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Facebook Post Ignites Conversation Regarding Mental Health

Erin Lee, Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang, Momoca Mairaj, Morris Raskin, Talia Kahan

The student body exploded in response to a sophomore’s Facebook post on January 3, 2021, expressing her deteriorating mental health and dread of returning to school after winter break. Students, teachers, and administrators share their responses.

Issue 9, Volume 111

Arts and Entertainment

Taylor Swift (For)evermore

Eleanor Leung, Jenny Liu

Taylor Swift’s “evermore” delves deeper into the charming world “folklore” created and includes moments of introspective reflection that highlight her professional and personal growth.

Issue 9, Volume 111

Arts and Entertainment

Phoebe Bridgers’s Haunted House With a Picket Fence

Jenny Liu, Yasmine Chokrane

With several musical endeavors and Grammy nominations now under her belt, indie rock artist Phoebe Bridgers (and her beautifully tragic music) is finally getting the recognition she deserves.

Issue 8, Volume 111

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Aleksey Olkhovenko and Unique Zhang Elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents

Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen, Momoca Mairaj

Freshmen Aleksey Olhkovenko and Unique Zhang have been elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents for the 2020-2021 school year.

Issue 6, Volume 111

Urban Ecology: A Closer Look at Ourselves and the City

Issue 3, Volume 111

Student Union Introduces New Online Initiatives

Jenny Liu, Katie Ng, Momoca Mairaj, Rajhasree Paul

In light of an unprecedented school year, the Student Union has introduced new initiatives to better serve the student body.

Issue 2, Volume 111

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Arts and Entertainment

The Encyclopedic Task of Understanding Yo La Tengo

The darling of the underground indie music scene, Yo La Tengo, and its eclectic dedication makes them an important cult favorite, despite the absence of mainstream success.

Issue 2, Volume 111

Stuyvesant Hosts Virtual Summer Discovery Program

Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj, Rifath Hossain, Ziying Jian

Stuyvesant hosted the annual Summer Discovery Program virtually this year, with over 150 students participating.

Issue 1, Volume 111

Teachers Transition to Remote and Blended Learning

Alec Shafran, Jenny Liu, Michelle Lu, Peter Goswami, Samia Islam

The Spectator conducted interviews with Stuyvesant teachers to gather their input about the upcoming school year.

Issue 1, Volume 111

Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine: A (Turning) Point of Contention

Arthur Liang, Jenny Liu

The competition for a vaccine to combat the coronavirus exacerbates tensions and conflicts among global communities, and Russia’s assumed hastiness adds insult to injury.

Issue 1, Volume 111

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Arts and Entertainment

Folklore: Storytime with Taylor Swift

Taylor’s surprising eighth studio album “folklore” comes short on her usual pop music and conventional charms but excels in its delivery of vicarious storytelling and wistful melodies that may mark a new era of her music.

Issue 1, Volume 111

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Stuyvesant Hosts Race Forum with Alumni Association

Alec Shafran, Jenny Liu, Stephy Chen, Vedaant Shah

Stuyvesant collaborated with the Alumni Association to host a forum featuring student and alumni panelists to discuss racism and the steps needed to change the racial dynamic within and outside of the school community.

Issue 17, Volume 110

Stuyvesant to Host Virtual Camp Stuy Part I

Fahima Miajee, Janna Wang, Jenny Liu, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Stuy Part I will be held on June 19 virtually through Zoom.

Issue 17, Volume 110

NASA and SpaceX With Historic Astronaut Launch

Issue 17, Volume 110

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Arts and Entertainment

Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco Virtually Visits Stuyvesant

Issue 17, Volume 110

National History Day Finalists Advance to National Championships

Jenny Liu, Peter Goswami, Rifath Hossain, Victoria Gao

Several groups from Stuyvesant will advance to the National Championships of the National History Day Competition, albeit with some changes.

Issue 16, Volume 110

Arts and Entertainment

A Film Homage to May and Mental Health Awareness

The integration of film culture and mental health awareness can culminate into some movies that do both justice.

Issue 16, Volume 110

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Student Union Hosts Virtual Concert

Jenny Liu, Katie Ng, Maggie Sansone, Sakura Yamanaka, Vedaant Shah, Victoria Gao

In collaboration with several student-run music clubs, the Student Union hosted a virtual concert on Zoom.

Issue 15, Volume 110

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Not All Cases Are Made Equal: A Closer Look to the Disparities Caused by COVID-19

We can analyze the different disparities that have emerged through a biological and sociocultural lens in order to enrich our understanding of the underlying forces that are fueling the pandemic.

Issue 15, Volume 110

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Arts and Entertainment

The Strokes Speaking To Our New Abnormal

Issue 15, Volume 110

June Graduation Ceremony Cancelled for Seniors

Chloe Terestchenko, Evelyn Ma, Jenny Liu, Lexi Chen, Lucy Bao, Vedaant Shah

To the dismay of seniors, the June graduation ceremony has been canceled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issue 14, Volume 110

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June 2020 Regents Examinations Are Cancelled

Jenny Liu, Jess Zhang, Katie Ng, Lexi Chen, Madelyn Mao, Subyeta Chowdhury, Vedaant Shah

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Board of Regents has canceled the June 2020 Regents Exams.

Issue 13, Volume 110

Spring Break Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Alec Shafran, Ana-Maria Skaricic, Andy Chen, Evelyn Ma, Jenny Liu, Stephy Chen

To the dismay of students and faculty alike, spring break, which was supposed to last from April 9 to 17, has been canceled with schools mandated to continue remote learning during the days originally designated for break.

Issue 13, Volume 110

College Board Announces Changes To AP Exams

Ezra Lee, Isabella Jia, Jenny Liu, Saad Ghaffouli, Samia Islam, Subyeta Chowdhury

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the College Board has announced major changes, as well as stricter protocols, for the 2020 AP Exams.

Issue 13, Volume 110

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Diversity and Inclusion: Bo Young Lee Speaks at Stuyvesant

Issue 12, Volume 110

Diversity and Inclusion: Bo Young Lee Speaks at Stuyvesant

Issue 12, Volume 110

National History Day Finalists Advance to City Competition

Jady Chen, Jenny Liu, Sarah Huynh

This year’s National History Day event at Stuyvesant resulted in several winners who will advance to the citywide competition.

Issue 10, Volume 110

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Stuyvesant Model United Nations Goes to TechMUNC

Isabella Jia, James Lee, Jenny Liu, Lexi Chen, Vedaant Shah

Stuyvesant’s Model United Nations Team participated in TechMUNC on January 4, 2020.

Issue 9, Volume 110

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Sara Stebbins and Allen Wang Host Stuyvesant’s First Tiny Desk Concert

Chloe Terestchenko, Evelyn Ma, Jenny Liu

Seniors Sara Stebbins and Allen Wang hosted Stuyvesant’s first National Public Radio (NPR)-inspired Tiny Desk concert on Friday, December 6.

Issue 7, Volume 110

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