News
Stanford University and NPR Host “Philosophy Talk” Episode at Stuyvesant
Stanford University and National Public Radio (NPR) hosted and taped an episode of “Philosophy Talk” at Stuyvesant on October 13 for the public to attend.
Arts and Entertainment
Horrorble Gallows-een Humor
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Arts & Entertainment Department takes on five of the most comedic(ally bad) horror films.
Sports
The Good (and Bad) from the Yankees’ 2018 Season
By Jeremy Rubin
These are my biggest takeaways from the 2018 Yankees season as the playoffs begin to conclude.
Sports
Birdies Finish an Undefeated Regular Season
The Birdies, Stuyvesant’s girls’ varsity golf team, finished the regular season strong with their third win over Brooklyn Technical High School, completing a perfect 9-0 regular season record.
Sports
Running in a Pack Will Be Key for Greyducks in Borough Championships
By Noah Grenert
After a promising start at the Mayor’s Cup, the Greyducks are looking to change their tactics on the track to compete for the borough title.
Sports
Greyducks Run Their Way to Borough’s
By Sunan Tajwar
With the Borough Championships right around the corner, this is the team’s last chance to tune up and prepare for showtime on the competitive stage.
Humor
Opinions Department Front for Spy Agency: The Conspiracy
The mission to reveal and stop the Opinions department and their covert operations.
News
BOE Introduces a New Voting System and Updated Website
The BOE has updated their website and has introduced a new type of voting in time for the upcoming Freshman Caucus election.
Opinions
The Clash over Kavanaugh
By Rohit Roy
Throughout his outstanding judicial career, Kavanaugh has wholly merited his position on the Supreme Court of the United States of America.
Sports
Fresh Off Win Against Beacon, ‘Untouchables’ Look to Carry On Legacy
Despite losing many of their best players from the year before, Stuy’s undefeated boys’ fencing team stepped up in a big way against their rival, Beacon.
Opinions
In Support of Independent Student Journalism
As an independent student publication, The Spectator does not seek to be an antagonist to the administration or any student organization—our intention is to encourage accountability in these institutions and celebrate their successes.
Arts and Entertainment
A Haunting History
Reviewing the history of Halloween and reflecting on it currently.
News
Computer Science Department Collaborates with Google on Mentorship Program
By Theo Schiminovich, Rebecca Kim, Diego Vasquez
The computer science department at Stuyvesant is collaborating with Google to provide an opportunity for juniors and seniors to work with Google engineers.
News
Stuyvesant Holds German Day
By Jakob Gorisek-Gazze, Neil Sarkar
Stuyvesant High School celebrated German Day on October 4
Humor
Putting Christ Back Into Halloween
A warning about the sinful nature of Halloween and some recommendations for celebrating it and still honoring Jesus.
Sports
A Goal New Ball Game: An Interview with Sean Takada
By Allison Eng
The Spectator’s sports department got an interview with the leading scorer of the boys’ varsity soccer team, senior Sean Takada.
Humor
Guide to Becoming President of a Club for Freshmen
What you should do at an interest meeting to become president and get attention at club.
Sports
Peglegs’ Season Ends Just Short of Playoffs
By Aki Yamaguchi, Elias Ferguson
The Peglegs finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of 4-1-5, failing to make the playoffs.
Opinions
Kavanope Indeed.
Over the traumatized voice of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Republicans have put a partisan conspiracy theorist onto the Supreme Court.
Arts and Entertainment
Troye Sivan’s Contribution to Gay Culture
By Andrew Ng
“Bloom” is fleshed out with cosmically romantic anthems that serve as guidance for gay teens, though some tracks fall flat.
Sports
Vixens Cruise Through Season
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s girls’ varsity volleyball team, are dominating their season.
Opinions
Failure of American Education For Mass of 22 Million
By Jenny Huang
Despite the Plyler v. Doe ruling that grants undocumented immigrants the right to basic public education in the U.S., illegal immigrants have been continually denied the right to attend school and discouraged by school policies that threaten their safety in the U.S.
News
The Student Union Approves Planned Changes to Constitution
By Erin Lee
A revised Student Union constitution will result in a redistribution of votes between elected and appointed officials and remove ARISTA’s vote.
Sports
In Defense of the Biggest Star in NYC
By Jooahn Sur
Odell has been criticized for his recent ESPN interview, but as fans, we should not be too upset.
Opinions
Supreme Court Justices are Human. Give Them Terms.
For the health of this country’s Judiciary, Supreme Court Justices should have 15-year nonrenewable terms.
Humor
Cuffed!
It’s Cuffing Season, and what better way to commemorate that than to dedicate a Senior Spirit Day to it?
Arts and Entertainment
Season 2 of “Big Mouth” is Out and Grosser than Ever
Season 2 of “Big Mouth” sees the show beginning to mature, taking on more serious material, but as a whole it’s true to its raunchy roots.
Sports
Crime, Religion, and Submission
By Sunan Tajwar
Unfortunately for the UFC, the post-fight was more competitive than the actual fight.
Sports
The Fastest Man on the Pitch
After successful trials at various levels of professional soccer, Usain Bolt is making a name for himself.
Arts and Entertainment
The Definitively Best Ice Cream
A flavorful collection of ice cream shops brings a summer treat to winter.
News
Stanford University and NPR Host “Philosophy Talk” Episode at Stuyvesant
Stanford University and National Public Radio (NPR) hosted and taped an episode of “Philosophy Talk” at Stuyvesant on October 13 for the public to attend.
Arts and Entertainment
Horrorble Gallows-een Humor
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Arts & Entertainment Department takes on five of the most comedic(ally bad) horror films.
Sports
The Good (and Bad) from the Yankees’ 2018 Season
By Jeremy Rubin
These are my biggest takeaways from the 2018 Yankees season as the playoffs begin to conclude.
Sports
Birdies Finish an Undefeated Regular Season
The Birdies, Stuyvesant’s girls’ varsity golf team, finished the regular season strong with their third win over Brooklyn Technical High School, completing a perfect 9-0 regular season record.
Sports
Running in a Pack Will Be Key for Greyducks in Borough Championships
By Noah Grenert
After a promising start at the Mayor’s Cup, the Greyducks are looking to change their tactics on the track to compete for the borough title.
Humor
Putting Christ Back Into Halloween
A warning about the sinful nature of Halloween and some recommendations for celebrating it and still honoring Jesus.
Sports
Greyducks Run Their Way to Borough’s
By Sunan Tajwar
With the Borough Championships right around the corner, this is the team’s last chance to tune up and prepare for showtime on the competitive stage.
Humor
Opinions Department Front for Spy Agency: The Conspiracy
The mission to reveal and stop the Opinions department and their covert operations.
Sports
A Goal New Ball Game: An Interview with Sean Takada
By Allison Eng
The Spectator’s sports department got an interview with the leading scorer of the boys’ varsity soccer team, senior Sean Takada.
News
BOE Introduces a New Voting System and Updated Website
The BOE has updated their website and has introduced a new type of voting in time for the upcoming Freshman Caucus election.
Opinions
The Clash over Kavanaugh
By Rohit Roy
Throughout his outstanding judicial career, Kavanaugh has wholly merited his position on the Supreme Court of the United States of America.
Sports
Fresh Off Win Against Beacon, ‘Untouchables’ Look to Carry On Legacy
Despite losing many of their best players from the year before, Stuy’s undefeated boys’ fencing team stepped up in a big way against their rival, Beacon.
Opinions
In Support of Independent Student Journalism
As an independent student publication, The Spectator does not seek to be an antagonist to the administration or any student organization—our intention is to encourage accountability in these institutions and celebrate their successes.
Arts and Entertainment
A Haunting History
Reviewing the history of Halloween and reflecting on it currently.
Humor
Guide to Becoming President of a Club for Freshmen
What you should do at an interest meeting to become president and get attention at club.
News
Computer Science Department Collaborates with Google on Mentorship Program
By Theo Schiminovich, Rebecca Kim, Diego Vasquez
The computer science department at Stuyvesant is collaborating with Google to provide an opportunity for juniors and seniors to work with Google engineers.
News
Stuyvesant Holds German Day
By Jakob Gorisek-Gazze, Neil Sarkar
Stuyvesant High School celebrated German Day on October 4
Features
345 Chambers Street: Special in More than One Way
By Talia Kahan, Yasmine Chokrane
A profile of the section of District 75, the public school section for special needs students within the Stuyvesant building.
Sports
Boys’ Badminton Starts Off Strong in a Blowout Win
By Yae June Lee
The boys’ varsity badminton team starts the season with a blowout win but hopes to improve playing against stronger opponents as the season unfolds.
News
The Student Union Approves Planned Changes to Constitution
By Erin Lee
A revised Student Union constitution will result in a redistribution of votes between elected and appointed officials and remove ARISTA’s vote.
Sports
In Defense of the Biggest Star in NYC
By Jooahn Sur
Odell has been criticized for his recent ESPN interview, but as fans, we should not be too upset.
Sports
Peglegs’ Season Ends Just Short of Playoffs
By Aki Yamaguchi, Elias Ferguson
The Peglegs finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of 4-1-5, failing to make the playoffs.
Opinions
Supreme Court Justices are Human. Give Them Terms.
For the health of this country’s Judiciary, Supreme Court Justices should have 15-year nonrenewable terms.
Humor
Cuffed!
It’s Cuffing Season, and what better way to commemorate that than to dedicate a Senior Spirit Day to it?
Arts and Entertainment
Season 2 of “Big Mouth” is Out and Grosser than Ever
Season 2 of “Big Mouth” sees the show beginning to mature, taking on more serious material, but as a whole it’s true to its raunchy roots.
Sports
Crime, Religion, and Submission
By Sunan Tajwar
Unfortunately for the UFC, the post-fight was more competitive than the actual fight.
Opinions
Kavanope Indeed.
Over the traumatized voice of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Republicans have put a partisan conspiracy theorist onto the Supreme Court.
Arts and Entertainment
Troye Sivan’s Contribution to Gay Culture
By Andrew Ng
“Bloom” is fleshed out with cosmically romantic anthems that serve as guidance for gay teens, though some tracks fall flat.
Sports
Vixens Cruise Through Season
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s girls’ varsity volleyball team, are dominating their season.
Sports
The Fastest Man on the Pitch
After successful trials at various levels of professional soccer, Usain Bolt is making a name for himself.
Features
More Than Just Stand-up
By Lamia Haque
The Improv and Comedy Club is a rising club started by four sophomores who aspire to help people get out of their comfort zone.
Opinions
Failure of American Education For Mass of 22 Million
By Jenny Huang
Despite the Plyler v. Doe ruling that grants undocumented immigrants the right to basic public education in the U.S., illegal immigrants have been continually denied the right to attend school and discouraged by school policies that threaten their safety in the U.S.