Tamiyyah Shafiq (tamiyyah-shafiq)

Tamiyyah Shafiq ('25) is a Humor writer. She enjoys swimming, reading, and socializing in her free time.

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No Place Like Home(lessness)

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman, Tamiyyah Shafiq

Homelessness is a systemic problem plaguing New York City and democracy, requiring a call for structural reform and compassion to address its root causes and restore dignity.

Issue 17, Volume 115

Humor

Vote YES! on Statewide Ballot Proposal Seven this Election

Tamiyyah Shafiq

The Spectator proposes several amendments to the New York State Constitution.

Issue 10, Volume 115

Humor

Quesadilla Clara: Issue 10

Tamiyyah Shafiq

My best friend and I have been drifting apart lately. How can I fix our friendship?

Issue 10, Volume 115

Humor

Quesadilla Clara: Issue 8

Tamiyyah Shafiq

Some of my friends have been talking about me behind my back, and it’s really bothering me. Should I confront them or just let it go?

Issue 8, Volume 115

Humor

The Manifesto of the People’s Republic of Stuyvesant High School

Tamiyyah Shafiq

The tyrannical Student Union, which was a mere front for the oppressive robotique class, was overthrown last Friday by teacher Karla Stalinan and her senior student Vladislava Leninova. Here is our vision for the new regime, ruled by YOU, the people.

Issue 4, Volume 115

Humor

A Strange SATurday

Tamiyyah Shafiq

You’ve found a way to break the system and take the paper SAT instead of the digital version.

Issue 3, Volume 115

Humor

College Board Changes AP Spanish Test, Leaves Students Baffled

Selina Lin, Tamiyyah Shafiq

College Board suddenly changes the AP Spanish exam to focus on Dora the Explorer.

Issue 17, Volume 114

Humor

It’s Time to Lock In: Tips For All Your AP Exams

Michelle Huang, Tamiyyah Shafiq

IT’S TIME TO LOCK IN FOR YOUR AP EXAMS AHHHHH

Issue 14, Volume 114

Humor

Writing Your SSR: One That Worked

Michelle Huang, Tamiyyah Shafiq

Every junior student submits an SSR (Secondary School Report) form to help their guidance counselor write an SSR for them for colleges. Here is one SSR that worked.

Issue 11, Volume 114

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Reflections on the Irish Hunger Memorial

Tamiyyah Shafiq

This piece was written in response to an extra credit assignment assigned by history teacher Mr. Hanna. The assignment asked students to visit the Irish Hunger Memorial in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Manhattan and to write a reflection on how it made them feel.

Issue 10, Volume 114

Humor

The Real Reason For Two-Factor Verification

Tamiyyah Shafiq

The Spectator investigates a possible reason for the mandated two-factor verification policy.

Issue 7, Volume 114

Humor

The Spectator Investigates the Disbandment of the Big Sib Program

Tamiyyah Shafiq

The sudden shutdown of the Big Sib program has led to much confusion amongst the student body.

Issue 6, Volume 114

Humor

PTC with GPT

Tamiyyah Shafiq

Stuyvesant High School incorporates cutting-edge AI technology into PTC, but a transcription of one conference shows that it didn’t go as well as expected.

Issue 5, Volume 114

Humor

3 a.m. Shenanigans

Tamiyyah Shafiq

In the midst of a late-night alarm, a frantic student resorts to unconventional means to complete an assignment, leading to a meow-tastic surprise.

Issue 4, Volume 114

Humor

Stuyvesant High School Introduces Period 11 Detention

Tamiyyah Shafiq

In a shocking move, Principal Seung Yu introduces Period 11 Detention in an attempt to revolutionize academic discipline at Stuyvesant High School

Issue 2, Volume 114

Humor

Dear Incoming Class of 2027…THE SPECTATOR HAS ADVICE!

Madelyn Li Nunez, Tamiyyah Shafiq

The Spectator gives a warm welcome to the Class of 2027.

Issue 1, Volume 114

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David Coleman Exposed: How He Became the Villain He Is Today

Michelle Huang, Tamiyyah Shafiq

The CEO of the College Board used to be a Stuyvesant student. How did he rise to power?

Issue 14, Volume 113

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The Ultimate SAT Survival Guide: Proven Techniques for Last-Minute Prep

Tamiyyah Shafiq

Get ready to conquer the SAT in record time with The Ultimate SAT Survival Guide, packed with proven techniques and expert tips for last-minute prep that will help you score higher and stress less on test day.

Issue 11, Volume 113

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The Truth Behind the Gas App

Tamiyyah Shafiq

The Gas app is the newest craze, but is it really all it seems to be?

Issue 7, Volume 113

Humor

Jupiter Gets Stupider

Astrid Harrington, Tamiyyah Shafiq

It’s well known that everyone at Stuy hates Jupiter, but the impossible has happened: it just got worse.

Issue 4, Volume 113

Humor

“Dear Incoming Teachers…”

Malk Agha, Tamiyyah Shafiq

Stuyvesant teachers join the “Dear Incoming…” groups and take over after learning all of the Stuyvesant student secrets.

Issue 16, Volume 112