Features
From Student to Teacher and Back Again
By Tasfia Rahman, Matylda Urbaniak
Student teachers at Stuyvesant explain the reason they want to be teachers, the challenges they have faced, and the things they have learned.
Features
Aye Aye, Ma’am: A Stuyvesant Alumna’s Experience in the Marine Corps and Her Work Advocating for Changes in the Military
By Talia Kahan
Telling Anuradha Bhagwati’s (‘93) inspiring story about her experience in the Marine Corps and her work advocating for change in the military.
Features
Tackling AP Season at Stuyvesant
By Veronika Kowalski, Mahirah Khan
How Stuyvesant is preparing for AP exam season and the tips that the Stuyvesant community has for first time AP test takers.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Caffeine Culture
We take a look at all aspects of Stuyvesant’s caffeine culture, including habits, health, and general trends.
News
[Updated] District 75 Student Missing
By Talia Kahan
This morning, on Friday, May 24th, JunThis morning, on Friday, May 24th, Junior Parker left the Stuyvesant High School building through the first floor exit. Junior Parker is a member of the...
Features
Stepping into Competitive Ballroom Dancing
Alumni give their thoughts on learning ballroom dancing at Stuyvesant before pursuing ballroom competitively.
Arts and Entertainment
Fantastic Tropes and Where to Find Them
A study on common tropes in the Young Adult Fiction genre and how they can be made fresh again.
Sports
Greyducks Fly High at Borough Championships
Freshman breaks the all-time Stuyvesant High School high jump record; Greyducks win the Manhattan Borough Championships.
Opinions
A Not-So-Healthy “Health” Education
By Shreya Paul
The Stuyvesant health curriculum needs to be more LGBTQIA+-inclusive.
Arts and Entertainment
Detective Netflix
By Syeda Maliha
Netflix’s crime documentaries are making ordinary people think they’re detectives.
Arts and Entertainment
The Ills of Instapoetry
By May Hathaway
The meteoric rise of Instapoetry over the past few years has changed many people’s perceptions of poetry and has had unintended negative consequences on the genre of poetry as a whole.
Arts and Entertainment
Where Has the YA Genre Gone?
Why was the YA genre so popular and where has it gone now?
Humor
Types of People in Group Projects
‘Scuse me, people in my group project, who do ya’ll think you are?? I love some of you guys but let’s be honest… only some…
Arts and Entertainment
AJR Grows Up in “Neotheater”
AJR Journey Through Life With Childlike Wonder on “Neotheater”
Features
Shedding Light on the Darkroom
Photography teacher Joel Winston divulges into the history and operations of Stuyvesant’s original photo studio and darkroom.
Humor
The Respecc Tater
You know, these days humor is all about the roasts and the gotties and the fails. But why does funny have to come from the nastier appreciations of human nature? Isn’t it time for a NEW type of April Fools’ Spec issue??
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Japan Day
By Neil Sarkar, Karen Zhang, Jakob Gorisek-Gazze
The language department celebrated Japan Day in the student cafeteria on May 3 to spread appreciation for Japanese cuisine and culture.
Arts and Entertainment
Avengers, Assemble
By Jonathan Schneiderman, Morris Raskin
A review of the most ambitious blockbuster of all time: “Avengers Endgame.”
News
Zeyhana: Zeynep Bromberg and Hana Kim
The Spectator Editorial Board reviews the Zeyhana campaign and elects to endorse it.
News
TnT: Cynthia Tan and Elio Torres
Cynthia Tan and Elio Torres promise to “blow you away” with their three-pronged emphasis on transparency, innovation, and team; the Spectator Editorial Board reviews their...
Opinions
SHSAA vs. CSA: The Alumni Make Their Case
The SHSAA and CSA alumni groups make their case for how to best serve Stuyvesant High School.
News
ZIA: Julia Brestovitskiy and Zoraiz Irshad
The ZIA Campaign, comprised of juniors Julia Brestovitskiy and Zoraiz Irshad, has ambitious goals for next year’s Senior Caucus; the Spectator Editorial board reviews their campaign.
Sports
Beyond the Wickets: An Interview with Vishwaa Sofat
Athlete of the Issue Vishwaa Sofat describes his experiences on the cricket team.
Opinions
The Troubles of Talos
By Maya Dunayer
Though it has good intentions and does have some benefits to the administration, Talos is currently causing a lot of stress for the student body and therefore needs to be amended.
Sports
Should we all Fear the Beard?
His talent is undeniable, but despite [Harden’s] league-leading scoring ability, his style of play is put under more scrutiny than any other star in the NBA.
Opinions
End the Cuban Embargo. Now.
The embargo placed on Cuba is outdated and should be repealed due to Cuba’s progress towards fixing its internal problems.
Sports
Peglegs Finish Season With First Round Exit
The Peglegs, Stuyvesant’s boys’ lacrosse team, despite fighting hard in their recent matchup with Lehman Campus, finish their season with first round exit.
Opinions
A Direction Toward Protection: Loft Law and What It Has to Offer
Loft law, a code designed to protect loft tenants, is the ideal solution to satisfy the controversial tension between residents and developers.
Opinions
The Problem With Pay-to-Stay Jails
By Alice Zhu
Pay-to-stay jails are an instrument of inequality and act as a way for the rich to escape the punishments of a traditional jail.
Arts and Entertainment
Why You Should Stop Hating the Kardashians
An explanation of how the Kardashian-Jenner family rose to fame and why they’ve been the most hated group of people ever since.
Arts and Entertainment
Tribeca Film Festival Features
By Jacqueline Thom, Morris Raskin, Jiahe Wang, Christine Lin
The Arts & Entertainment Department visited the Tribeca Film Festival. Here are some of the highlights and the best new things to check out.
Sports
Matthew Boling: The Next US Sprinting Phenom?
By Alicia Yu
Matthew Boling is a high school track athlete who has recently been dominating in the sprinting competitions, specifically the 100-meter dash.
Opinions
Is Brazil Doomed to Repeat its Dangerous Past?
By Aya Alryyes
Jair Bolsonaro is leading Brazil to a repeat of its military dictatorship through whitewashing the past, but he cannot succeed without public support.
Sports
The Tigers Seek New Life after Poor Start to the Season
After an abysmal campaign that has left the Stuyvesant cricket team at the rock-bottom of their division, the Tigers strive to end the season on a high.
Arts and Entertainment
X,Y, and Z: The Legacy of “Reality Bites”
Here’s how “Reality Bites” is still relevant after 25 years.
Opinions
It’s Time for a White House Judgment Day
The contents of and the arrests tied to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the White House’s potential crimes, as well as the White House’s attempts to seclude the Report necessitates a change throughout President Trump’s administration.
Arts and Entertainment
Current Marvel Characters That Would Have Been Better LGBTQ+ Representation for “Avengers: Endgame”
Marvel introduced their first gay character in “Avengers: Endgame”; however, many fans were disappointed in how small of a role he had in the film. In this article, I explore a list of current Marvel Cinematic Universe characters who would have been a better first openly gay character.
Sports
Is There A Method to the NHL’s Madness?
An analysis of whether the NHL benefits from the success of small market teams.
Arts and Entertainment
Her, a Hero: How Captain Marvel Tackles the Struggles of Being a Woman
“Captain Marvel” is an important step forward in talking about the female experience in the mainstream media, handling issues such as male favoritism and harassment with dignity and eloquence.
Features
From Bears to Berman
By Arpita Saha, Suah Chung, Nicholas Martin
Profile of Global and AP World History Teacher Dr. Berman
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Japan Day
By Neil Sarkar, Karen Zhang, Jakob Gorisek-Gazze
The language department celebrated Japan Day in the student cafeteria on May 3 to spread appreciation for Japanese cuisine and culture.
Features
From Student to Teacher and Back Again
By Tasfia Rahman, Matylda Urbaniak
Student teachers at Stuyvesant explain the reason they want to be teachers, the challenges they have faced, and the things they have learned.
Features
Aye Aye, Ma’am: A Stuyvesant Alumna’s Experience in the Marine Corps and Her Work Advocating for Changes in the Military
By Talia Kahan
Telling Anuradha Bhagwati’s (‘93) inspiring story about her experience in the Marine Corps and her work advocating for change in the military.
Features
Tackling AP Season at Stuyvesant
By Veronika Kowalski, Mahirah Khan
How Stuyvesant is preparing for AP exam season and the tips that the Stuyvesant community has for first time AP test takers.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Caffeine Culture
We take a look at all aspects of Stuyvesant’s caffeine culture, including habits, health, and general trends.
News
[Updated] District 75 Student Missing
By Talia Kahan
This morning, on Friday, May 24th, JunThis morning, on Friday, May 24th, Junior Parker left the Stuyvesant High School building through the first floor exit. Junior Parker is a member of the...
Features
Stepping into Competitive Ballroom Dancing
Alumni give their thoughts on learning ballroom dancing at Stuyvesant before pursuing ballroom competitively.
Arts and Entertainment
Fantastic Tropes and Where to Find Them
A study on common tropes in the Young Adult Fiction genre and how they can be made fresh again.
Sports
Greyducks Fly High at Borough Championships
Freshman breaks the all-time Stuyvesant High School high jump record; Greyducks win the Manhattan Borough Championships.
Opinions
A Not-So-Healthy “Health” Education
By Shreya Paul
The Stuyvesant health curriculum needs to be more LGBTQIA+-inclusive.
Arts and Entertainment
Detective Netflix
By Syeda Maliha
Netflix’s crime documentaries are making ordinary people think they’re detectives.
Arts and Entertainment
The Ills of Instapoetry
By May Hathaway
The meteoric rise of Instapoetry over the past few years has changed many people’s perceptions of poetry and has had unintended negative consequences on the genre of poetry as a whole.
Arts and Entertainment
Where Has the YA Genre Gone?
Why was the YA genre so popular and where has it gone now?
Humor
Types of People in Group Projects
‘Scuse me, people in my group project, who do ya’ll think you are?? I love some of you guys but let’s be honest… only some…
Arts and Entertainment
AJR Grows Up in “Neotheater”
AJR Journey Through Life With Childlike Wonder on “Neotheater”
Features
Shedding Light on the Darkroom
Photography teacher Joel Winston divulges into the history and operations of Stuyvesant’s original photo studio and darkroom.
Arts and Entertainment
Avengers, Assemble
By Jonathan Schneiderman, Morris Raskin
A review of the most ambitious blockbuster of all time: “Avengers Endgame.”
Humor
The Respecc Tater
You know, these days humor is all about the roasts and the gotties and the fails. But why does funny have to come from the nastier appreciations of human nature? Isn’t it time for a NEW type of April Fools’ Spec issue??
Sports
Peglegs Defeat Beacon, Clinch Playoff Spot
However, on this day, the Stuyvesant Peglegs were able to do what few other teams could do in the PSAL Baseball League. They not only defeated Beacon High School, but they also shut out one of the best teams in all of New York City by a score of 3-0.
Sports
Beyond the Wickets: An Interview with Vishwaa Sofat
Athlete of the Issue Vishwaa Sofat describes his experiences on the cricket team.
Opinions
The Troubles of Talos
By Maya Dunayer
Though it has good intentions and does have some benefits to the administration, Talos is currently causing a lot of stress for the student body and therefore needs to be amended.
Sports
Should we all Fear the Beard?
His talent is undeniable, but despite [Harden’s] league-leading scoring ability, his style of play is put under more scrutiny than any other star in the NBA.
Opinions
End the Cuban Embargo. Now.
The embargo placed on Cuba is outdated and should be repealed due to Cuba’s progress towards fixing its internal problems.
Sports
Peglegs Finish Season With First Round Exit
The Peglegs, Stuyvesant’s boys’ lacrosse team, despite fighting hard in their recent matchup with Lehman Campus, finish their season with first round exit.
Opinions
A Direction Toward Protection: Loft Law and What It Has to Offer
Loft law, a code designed to protect loft tenants, is the ideal solution to satisfy the controversial tension between residents and developers.
News
Zeyhana: Zeynep Bromberg and Hana Kim
The Spectator Editorial Board reviews the Zeyhana campaign and elects to endorse it.
News
TnT: Cynthia Tan and Elio Torres
Cynthia Tan and Elio Torres promise to “blow you away” with their three-pronged emphasis on transparency, innovation, and team; the Spectator Editorial Board reviews their...
Opinions
SHSAA vs. CSA: The Alumni Make Their Case
The SHSAA and CSA alumni groups make their case for how to best serve Stuyvesant High School.
Opinions
The Problem With Pay-to-Stay Jails
By Alice Zhu
Pay-to-stay jails are an instrument of inequality and act as a way for the rich to escape the punishments of a traditional jail.
Arts and Entertainment
Why You Should Stop Hating the Kardashians
An explanation of how the Kardashian-Jenner family rose to fame and why they’ve been the most hated group of people ever since.
Arts and Entertainment
Tribeca Film Festival Features
By Jacqueline Thom, Morris Raskin, Jiahe Wang, Christine Lin
The Arts & Entertainment Department visited the Tribeca Film Festival. Here are some of the highlights and the best new things to check out.
News
ZIA: Julia Brestovitskiy and Zoraiz Irshad
The ZIA Campaign, comprised of juniors Julia Brestovitskiy and Zoraiz Irshad, has ambitious goals for next year’s Senior Caucus; the Spectator Editorial board reviews their campaign.
Sports
Matthew Boling: The Next US Sprinting Phenom?
By Alicia Yu
Matthew Boling is a high school track athlete who has recently been dominating in the sprinting competitions, specifically the 100-meter dash.
Opinions
Is Brazil Doomed to Repeat its Dangerous Past?
By Aya Alryyes
Jair Bolsonaro is leading Brazil to a repeat of its military dictatorship through whitewashing the past, but he cannot succeed without public support.
News
Corr-Sela: Corralling Junior Caucus
The Spectator Editorial Board reviews the Corr-Sela ticket for Junior Caucus and elects to endorse it.
Sports
The Tigers Seek New Life after Poor Start to the Season
After an abysmal campaign that has left the Stuyvesant cricket team at the rock-bottom of their division, the Tigers strive to end the season on a high.
Arts and Entertainment
X,Y, and Z: The Legacy of “Reality Bites”
Here’s how “Reality Bites” is still relevant after 25 years.
Opinions
It’s Time for a White House Judgment Day
The contents of and the arrests tied to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the White House’s potential crimes, as well as the White House’s attempts to seclude the Report necessitates a change throughout President Trump’s administration.
Arts and Entertainment
Current Marvel Characters That Would Have Been Better LGBTQ+ Representation for “Avengers: Endgame”
Marvel introduced their first gay character in “Avengers: Endgame”; however, many fans were disappointed in how small of a role he had in the film. In this article, I explore a list of current Marvel Cinematic Universe characters who would have been a better first openly gay character.
Sports
Is There A Method to the NHL’s Madness?
An analysis of whether the NHL benefits from the success of small market teams.
Arts and Entertainment
“What the Constitution Means to Me” Means to Me
Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” initiates a conversation about the current state of our nation and its history that’s been long overdue.
Arts and Entertainment
Her, a Hero: How Captain Marvel Tackles the Struggles of Being a Woman
“Captain Marvel” is an important step forward in talking about the female experience in the mainstream media, handling issues such as male favoritism and harassment with dignity and eloquence.
Arts and Entertainment
The MCU’s New Breed of Moviegoers
By Bill Ni
The MCU’s movies and large range of heroes and villains have launched their movies to the next level, encouraging us to cheer during the runtime and changing what going to the theater entails.
Arts and Entertainment
Tribeca Delicacies
By Brian Zhang
Come join us on the hunt for the Hell’s Kitchens of the Tribeca!