Volume 111 Issue 16
News
Gunder Hosts Virtual Game Night
By Elaine Huang, Nada Hameed, Madison Kim
Language teacher Dylan Gunder hosted and streamed on Twitch a gaming event for students and teachers to play games such as Among Us.
News
Spanish Cinema/Great Films Elective Returns to Stuyvesant
By Isabella Jia, Sakura Yamanaka, Maggie Sansone
The Spanish Cinema/Great Films elective, which is taught by Spanish teacher Anna Montserrat, will be returning for the 2021-2022 school year.
Features
Prabhu, Here’s to You!
Biology teacher Marianne Prabhu was recently appointed as the Interim Acting Assistant Principal for Teacher Support & Development and Data Systems Lead. So who is she?
Features
Thoughts on Shots
Students over 12 can now receive vaccines. How have Stuyvesant students fared?
Opinions
Yes, It Is Hot in Here
My hijab is representative of my religion and my dedication, so I will gladly wear it.
Science
The Importance of Global Space Cooperation
By Aryana Singh
After the recent uncontrolled re-entry of a Chinese rocket, space agencies around the world face the question of how to prevent future disasters. Art/Photo Request: Something that depicts several nations’ presence in space. Perhaps several nations’ flags with a backdrop in space.
Arts and Entertainment
How a Pandava Girl Saved More than Just Her World
The Aru Shah series cast a light on Hinduism through a compelling and entertaining journey that uplifted the stories of millions of young Indians and Indian-Americans.
Humor
From a Student: The Threats of Zoom to My Social Etiquette
By Judy Chen
This is an example of why remote learning has encapsulated the weaknesses of my social etiquette.
Humor
The Fresh Prince of Tyranny
By Asa Muhammad
Personally, I think they deserve to be treated as second-class citizens.
Humor
Mutex, the Pain Reliever of the Future
A commercial for the pain reliever of the future, Mutex, that eliminates all feeling in the back.
Humor
The Wacky World of Texting in the Modern Age
New forms of the tone indicator (and others) begin to get crazy.
Arts and Entertainment
Thirty Years of Loveless: The Past, Present, and Future of My Bloody Valentine
A herald to “Loveless” as a masterpiece and a discussion of its influence on shoegaze.
Sports
English Domination in the Champions League
By Shafiul Haque, Matt Melucci
A preview of the 2021 Champions League final as two teams from Big Four prepare to face each other in the third all-English UCL final in history.
Sports
Canelo Álvarez’s Rise to Glory
By Nakib Abedin
After winning his recent super middleweight bout against Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo Álvarez, the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world, is on the verge of securing his position as one of the all-time greats.
Sports
How Did Justin Fields Fall in the NFL Draft?
The unfair reality of how Justin Fields fell to the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
Opinions
The Spectator NYC Mayoral Endorsement
As NYC faces fiscal, housing, transportation, population, education, crime, and policing crises, the next mayor is responsible for getting the city back on its feet. The Democratic primary on June 22 will decide the outcome of one of the most pivotal mayoral elections in recent history.
Sports
The Emergence of the Superstar: Hockey’s New Enforcer
Fighting is a traditional part of hockey, but some traditions have to come to an end. It’s time we say goodbye to fighting in hockey as it no longer has any effect on the game and is hindering the sport’s evolution.
News
Stuyvesant Responds to Slavers of NY Campaign
By Sakura Yamanaka, Nikki Chen, Isabella Jia, Maggie Sansone
Students and teachers respond to Stuyvesant’s reputation of being named after Peter Stuyvesant, a slave owner, as highlighted by sticker campaign and education initiative Slavers of New York.
News
Innocence Project Exoneree Huwe Burton Speaks to Stuyvesant
By Ziying Jian, Samia Islam, Janna Wang
Biology teacher Dr. Jeffery Horenstein invites Innocence Project exoneree Huwe Burton to speak to the students in his Forensic Science class in addition to the Stuyvesant community about his wrongful conviction.
News
Stuyvesant Students in the Heart of NYC Politics
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.
News
NYCDOE Declares Remote Instructional Days During Snow Days
By Mozen Kalefa, Derrick Lin, Joshua Wong, Rebecca Bao
With the release of the school year calendar, the New York City Department of Education announced that instruction will resume remotely on snow days and Election Day.
News
Weissman Hosts Discussion with Mayoral Candidate Kathryn Garcia (‘88)
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.
Features
Mother, Mother, In My Home
By Shivani Manimaran, Frances Schwarz
In light of Mother’s Day, students reflect on their mothers and the influence these women have had on them.
Features
Looking Back on the Holy Month of Ramadan
Many Muslims can look forward to a time where there will be much more laid-back coronavirus restrictions and a much more curious audience to learn about Ramadan as a whole.
Opinions
Reviving Political Discourse
By Ashley Lin
Political discourse must be revived in order to improve the lives of Americans, and politicians must be willing to cooperate with each other and compromise.
Science
Beyond Bitcoin: The Big Gamble
Cryptocurrency is believed to be the future of the currency of the world, with tech-optimists calling on others to embrace decentralized and “trust-less” money.
Science
Cement Leaves More Than a Gray Mark
By Andy Chen
While cement is responsible for infrastructures all around the world, it is also responsible for a considerable carbon footprint.
Science
Japan Approves to Release Radioactive Wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
By Hellen Luo
One of the most devastating nuclear accidents in human history took place at the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant on March 11, 2011. Ten years later, the management of the resulting radioactive wastewater remains an unsettled controversy throughout much of the globe.
Opinions
Reviving Political Discourse
By Ashley Lin
Political discourse must be revived in order to improve the lives of Americans, and politicians must be willing to cooperate with each other and compromise.
Science
Looking to Nature to Solve our Problems
By Subaah Syed
Biomimicry allows us to apply our observations of nature to design and can serve as an effective blueprint for building the future.
Science
Is Cultured Meat Ready for the Market?
Should scientists be able to thoroughly replicate all the bits and pieces of a burger patty, we might have to worry less about world hunger and enjoy the food that’s on our plates.
Opinions
Remember Tulsa
By Isabel Ching
On the Tulsa Massacre, the obscurity it has fallen into, and the continuing impact the massacre has on race relations today.
Arts and Entertainment
Choices in Voices
By Zoe Buff
When to listen to your teacher, and when not to. A look at how instructors influence the musical experience of their students.
Arts and Entertainment
Low-Rise and Abstract: Post-Pandemic Fashion Trends
By Roxy Perazzo
After a year of being indoors, fashion has made a huge comeback in a new, yet unsurprising way.
Arts and Entertainment
Dwarf Fortress and Its Influence on Gaming
What is Dwarf Fortress, and how did it spark the sandbox genre?
News
Sophomore Caucus: Wilson Lin and Ethan Khosh
By Kelly Yip, Gerard Lin, Sonya Sasson
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, electing to endorse the Lin-Khosh ticket.
News
Sophomore Caucus: William Tang and Eshaal Ubaid
By Francesca Nemati, Jenny Liu
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, this being the Tang-Ubaid ticket.
Arts and Entertainment
Summer Wardrobe Spectacular
By Ivy Halpern
A guide on what to wear this summer and how to shop more sustainably.
News
Sophomore Caucus: Unique Zhang and Aleksey Olkhovenko
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, this being the Olkhovenko-Zhang ticket.
News
Sophomore Caucus: Margaret Mikhalevsky and Amanda Cisse
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, electing to endorse the Cisse-Mikhalevsky ticket.
Arts and Entertainment
The Meaning of Life Through Neon Genesis Evangelion
“Neon Genesis Evangelion” conveys human emotions and problems realistically and gives insight to people on the meaning(s) of life.
Sports
A Phoenix From the Ashes
By James Kang
The Phoenix Suns clinched their first playoff berth in over a decade after a victory in Los Angeles.
Sports
Simone Biles: Already Considered the G.O.A.T, Is She Done Yet?
By Alicia Yu
While commonly dubbed the G.O.A.T. in gymnastics, Simone Biles isn’t done just yet.
Sports
How Did Justin Fields Fall in the NFL Draft?
The unfair reality of how Justin Fields fell to the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
Arts and Entertainment
Alfie Templeman Ignites the Imagination With “Forever Isn’t Long Enough”
Eighteen-year-old Alfie Templeman sets high expectations for his future projects with his refreshing and jam-packed mini-album “Forever Isn’t Long Enough.”
Arts and Entertainment
The Subtle Beauty of Coming-of-Age
A think piece exploring the genre of coming-of-age and how it redefines the “high school” movie stereotypes.
Sports
Fastest On the Football Field, Slowest On the Track
By Jeffrey Tan, Aidan Look, Taee Chi
It’s no secret that Metcalf is an elite athlete. But how does he stack up against track athletes, who train for the specific purpose of attaining the fastest speeds possible?
News
Stuyvesant Continues Building Renovations Amid Remote Instruction
By Eugene Yoo, Nada Hameed, Jina Koh, Christopher Sullivan
During the pandemic, Stuyvesant continued its plans for renovation, including escalator replacements and the construction of a new robotics lab.
News
Gunder Hosts Virtual Game Night
By Elaine Huang, Nada Hameed, Madison Kim
Language teacher Dylan Gunder hosted and streamed on Twitch a gaming event for students and teachers to play games such as Among Us.
News
Stuyvesant Responds to Slavers of NY Campaign
By Sakura Yamanaka, Nikki Chen, Isabella Jia, Maggie Sansone
Students and teachers respond to Stuyvesant’s reputation of being named after Peter Stuyvesant, a slave owner, as highlighted by sticker campaign and education initiative Slavers of New York.
News
Innocence Project Exoneree Huwe Burton Speaks to Stuyvesant
By Ziying Jian, Samia Islam, Janna Wang
Biology teacher Dr. Jeffery Horenstein invites Innocence Project exoneree Huwe Burton to speak to the students in his Forensic Science class in addition to the Stuyvesant community about his wrongful conviction.
News
Spanish Cinema/Great Films Elective Returns to Stuyvesant
By Isabella Jia, Sakura Yamanaka, Maggie Sansone
The Spanish Cinema/Great Films elective, which is taught by Spanish teacher Anna Montserrat, will be returning for the 2021-2022 school year.
News
Stuyvesant Students in the Heart of NYC Politics
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.
News
NYCDOE Declares Remote Instructional Days During Snow Days
By Mozen Kalefa, Derrick Lin, Joshua Wong, Rebecca Bao
With the release of the school year calendar, the New York City Department of Education announced that instruction will resume remotely on snow days and Election Day.
News
Weissman Hosts Discussion with Mayoral Candidate Kathryn Garcia (‘88)
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.
Features
Mother, Mother, In My Home
By Shivani Manimaran, Frances Schwarz
In light of Mother’s Day, students reflect on their mothers and the influence these women have had on them.
Features
Prabhu, Here’s to You!
Biology teacher Marianne Prabhu was recently appointed as the Interim Acting Assistant Principal for Teacher Support & Development and Data Systems Lead. So who is she?
Features
Looking Back on the Holy Month of Ramadan
Many Muslims can look forward to a time where there will be much more laid-back coronavirus restrictions and a much more curious audience to learn about Ramadan as a whole.
Features
Thoughts on Shots
Students over 12 can now receive vaccines. How have Stuyvesant students fared?
Opinions
Reviving Political Discourse
By Ashley Lin
Political discourse must be revived in order to improve the lives of Americans, and politicians must be willing to cooperate with each other and compromise.
Science
Beyond Bitcoin: The Big Gamble
Cryptocurrency is believed to be the future of the currency of the world, with tech-optimists calling on others to embrace decentralized and “trust-less” money.
Opinions
Yes, It Is Hot in Here
My hijab is representative of my religion and my dedication, so I will gladly wear it.
Science
Cement Leaves More Than a Gray Mark
By Andy Chen
While cement is responsible for infrastructures all around the world, it is also responsible for a considerable carbon footprint.
Science
Japan Approves to Release Radioactive Wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
By Hellen Luo
One of the most devastating nuclear accidents in human history took place at the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant on March 11, 2011. Ten years later, the management of the resulting radioactive wastewater remains an unsettled controversy throughout much of the globe.
Opinions
Reviving Political Discourse
By Ashley Lin
Political discourse must be revived in order to improve the lives of Americans, and politicians must be willing to cooperate with each other and compromise.
Science
The Importance of Global Space Cooperation
By Aryana Singh
After the recent uncontrolled re-entry of a Chinese rocket, space agencies around the world face the question of how to prevent future disasters. Art/Photo Request: Something that depicts several nations’ presence in space. Perhaps several nations’ flags with a backdrop in space.
Science
Looking to Nature to Solve our Problems
By Subaah Syed
Biomimicry allows us to apply our observations of nature to design and can serve as an effective blueprint for building the future.
Science
Is Cultured Meat Ready for the Market?
Should scientists be able to thoroughly replicate all the bits and pieces of a burger patty, we might have to worry less about world hunger and enjoy the food that’s on our plates.
Opinions
Remember Tulsa
By Isabel Ching
On the Tulsa Massacre, the obscurity it has fallen into, and the continuing impact the massacre has on race relations today.
Opinions
Snow Days Aren’t Negotiable
The NYC DOE recently replaced future snow days with remote instruction, but it is a poor decision for the well-being of students.
Opinions
The Gifted, the Talented, and the Mayoral Race
By Amanda Cisse
The Gifted and Talented Program isn’t working. What are mayoral candidates going to do about it?
Arts and Entertainment
Choices in Voices
By Zoe Buff
When to listen to your teacher, and when not to. A look at how instructors influence the musical experience of their students.
Arts and Entertainment
How a Pandava Girl Saved More than Just Her World
The Aru Shah series cast a light on Hinduism through a compelling and entertaining journey that uplifted the stories of millions of young Indians and Indian-Americans.
Arts and Entertainment
Low-Rise and Abstract: Post-Pandemic Fashion Trends
By Roxy Perazzo
After a year of being indoors, fashion has made a huge comeback in a new, yet unsurprising way.
Arts and Entertainment
Dwarf Fortress and Its Influence on Gaming
What is Dwarf Fortress, and how did it spark the sandbox genre?
Humor
From a Student: The Threats of Zoom to My Social Etiquette
By Judy Chen
This is an example of why remote learning has encapsulated the weaknesses of my social etiquette.
Humor
The Fresh Prince of Tyranny
By Asa Muhammad
Personally, I think they deserve to be treated as second-class citizens.
Humor
Mutex, the Pain Reliever of the Future
A commercial for the pain reliever of the future, Mutex, that eliminates all feeling in the back.
Humor
The Wacky World of Texting in the Modern Age
New forms of the tone indicator (and others) begin to get crazy.
News
Sophomore Caucus: Wilson Lin and Ethan Khosh
By Kelly Yip, Gerard Lin, Sonya Sasson
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, electing to endorse the Lin-Khosh ticket.
News
Sophomore Caucus: William Tang and Eshaal Ubaid
By Francesca Nemati, Jenny Liu
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, this being the Tang-Ubaid ticket.
Arts and Entertainment
Summer Wardrobe Spectacular
By Ivy Halpern
A guide on what to wear this summer and how to shop more sustainably.
News
Sophomore Caucus: Unique Zhang and Aleksey Olkhovenko
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, this being the Olkhovenko-Zhang ticket.
News
Sophomore Caucus: Margaret Mikhalevsky and Amanda Cisse
The Spectator reviews the platforms of the Sophomore Caucus candidates, electing to endorse the Cisse-Mikhalevsky ticket.
Arts and Entertainment
The Meaning of Life Through Neon Genesis Evangelion
“Neon Genesis Evangelion” conveys human emotions and problems realistically and gives insight to people on the meaning(s) of life.
Sports
A Phoenix From the Ashes
By James Kang
The Phoenix Suns clinched their first playoff berth in over a decade after a victory in Los Angeles.
Arts and Entertainment
Thirty Years of Loveless: The Past, Present, and Future of My Bloody Valentine
A herald to “Loveless” as a masterpiece and a discussion of its influence on shoegaze.
Sports
English Domination in the Champions League
By Shafiul Haque, Matt Melucci
A preview of the 2021 Champions League final as two teams from Big Four prepare to face each other in the third all-English UCL final in history.
Sports
Simone Biles: Already Considered the G.O.A.T, Is She Done Yet?
By Alicia Yu
While commonly dubbed the G.O.A.T. in gymnastics, Simone Biles isn’t done just yet.
Sports
Canelo Álvarez’s Rise to Glory
By Nakib Abedin
After winning his recent super middleweight bout against Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo Álvarez, the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world, is on the verge of securing his position as one of the all-time greats.
Sports
How Did Justin Fields Fall in the NFL Draft?
The unfair reality of how Justin Fields fell to the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
Sports
How Did Justin Fields Fall in the NFL Draft?
The unfair reality of how Justin Fields fell to the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
Arts and Entertainment
Alfie Templeman Ignites the Imagination With “Forever Isn’t Long Enough”
Eighteen-year-old Alfie Templeman sets high expectations for his future projects with his refreshing and jam-packed mini-album “Forever Isn’t Long Enough.”
Arts and Entertainment
The Subtle Beauty of Coming-of-Age
A think piece exploring the genre of coming-of-age and how it redefines the “high school” movie stereotypes.
Sports
Fastest On the Football Field, Slowest On the Track
By Jeffrey Tan, Aidan Look, Taee Chi
It’s no secret that Metcalf is an elite athlete. But how does he stack up against track athletes, who train for the specific purpose of attaining the fastest speeds possible?
Opinions
The Spectator NYC Mayoral Endorsement
As NYC faces fiscal, housing, transportation, population, education, crime, and policing crises, the next mayor is responsible for getting the city back on its feet. The Democratic primary on June 22 will decide the outcome of one of the most pivotal mayoral elections in recent history.
Sports
The Emergence of the Superstar: Hockey’s New Enforcer
Fighting is a traditional part of hockey, but some traditions have to come to an end. It’s time we say goodbye to fighting in hockey as it no longer has any effect on the game and is hindering the sport’s evolution.
Arts and Entertainment
Alfie Templeman Ignites the Imagination With “Forever Isn’t Long Enough”
Eighteen-year-old Alfie Templeman sets high expectations for his future projects with his refreshing and jam-packed mini-album “Forever Isn’t Long Enough.”
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Remote Purity Test
Caution: This is not a bucket list. Completion of all items on this test will likely result in death.
