Volume 111 Issue 17
News
Investigating Stuyvesant’s Uncontested Elections
By Janna Wang, Maggie Sansone, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sakura Yamanaka
Concerns arise amidst the uncontested Student Union, Junior Caucus, and Senior Caucus elections for the 2021-2022 school year.
News
NYC Public Schools Reopen in Fall
By Jady Chen, Sarah Huynh, Mary Lee
Taking into consideration the DOE’s announcement of the full reopening of all NYC public schools for the 2021-2022 school year, students and teachers share their thoughts.
Features
The Reality of Virtual College Tours
By Eugene Yoo, Rachel Vildman, Amanda Brucculeri
Exploring students' opinions on college tours in the age of Covid-19.
Features
“You Just Feel a Little More Like An Outcast”: Asian Americans Amid Anti-Asian Violence
During this pandemic, Asian Americans have been blamed, harassed, and attacked for the “Wuhan Flu.” Here is how Stuyvesant responds.
Features
What Will You Tell Your Grandchildren About Life During the Pandemic?
Sixty years down the line, here’s what Stuyvesant students will tell their grandchildren about life during the pandemic.
Opinions
Unity, Peace, and Exploitation
By Shivani Shah
BAPS, a religious organization recently exposed for exploiting its workers, needs to look at its past mistakes to move forward.
Opinions
Delete TikTok. Now.
No longer the positive space it once was, TikTok wreaks havoc on the social, mental, and even physical health of Gen Z.
Opinions
Veganism: The Better Diet?
By Justin Huang
At surface level, veganism seems binary, but the main goal should be to follow a diet that is ethical, resource-efficient, and healthy.
Science
The Issues Surrounding Oil Drilling
By Subaah Syed
The recent suspension of oil drilling leases in the largest national wildlife refuge in the country leads to the debate on the disadvantages and advantages of oil drilling.
Science
A New Gene Therapy Helps a Blind Man See Light Again
By Andy Chen
A 58-year-old afflicted with blindness sees light and images for the first time in 40 years after being treated with optogenetics, a new type of gene therapy.
Humor
How to Be a Cool Freshman
Some things you need to know about Stuy from your favorite freshmen-loving upperclassmen.
Humor
Bad Standup Comedy and Advice From My Past Four Years at Stuyvesant
One Humor writer says goodbye in the best way she can think of: dumping shade and giving tips.
Humor
The Five Stages of Office Hours
You’ve failed a test, and your mom’s hot on your tail. It’s time for office hours. Art Request: Picture of a person staring at the screen with the “Please Wait, The Host will let you in soon.” the thing before the teacher lets you into the meeting.
Humor
Scientists Warn About Spread of New “Zombie Illness”
Scientists and doctors recommend caution amidst an outbreak of a mysterious new disease inducing millions of Americans into a zombie-like trance.
Sports
The Runnin’ Rebels Are Back on Their Feet
After a year of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stuyvesant boys’ basketball team, the Runnin’ Rebels, is finally back in action.
Arts and Entertainment
The Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)
As we look toward the latter half of the year to give us even more great projects, here are some of the best albums of 2021.
Features
The Class of 2021: Then and Now
After collecting and analyzing the data of 177 outgoing seniors, here is what The Spectator found
Features
Behind the Scenes and Green Screens of SING!
By Isabelle Lam, Eugene Yoo, Zifei Zhao, Shivani Manimaran, Nicole Itkin, Isabella Jia, Christine Chang
A behind-the-scenes look at how students pulled off three separate SING! productions in a year in which SING! seemed virtually impossible.
Features
Unmasking Stuyvesant
By Rachel Vildman, Amanda Brucculeri
A look into students’ opinions on the ease of the mask mandate.
Features
Looking Back and Ahead
By Nicole Itkin, Sabrina Li, Ariana Devito, Saiyedah Nayra, Eugene Yoo
As the school year draws to a close, students reflect on the benefits and challenges of spending most of the academic year remote.
Features
Burnout: The Side Effect of Remote Learning
By Chloe Boccara, Melia Moore, Judy Chen
Stuyvesant students discuss the burnout that comes with remote learning.
Science
The History of Chemical Warfare
By implementing the CW program and improving diplomatic relationships, we can keep civilians away from the mass destruction these weapons could unleash.
Opinions
A Tale of Two Supermarkets
By Ashley Lin
Though solving the issue of food deserts requires systemic change, there are things an average person can do to help improve this issue, such as trying to reduce individual food waste and donating to charities that aim to decrease food insecurity.
Opinions
Reinstate Black Lives in Literature
By Amanda Cisse
It is time to move away from Eurocentric education. Reinstate the Black Lives in Literature elective.
Science
The Gymnasts of the Animal Kingdom
There is a rare breed of rabbits that effortlessly do handstands instead of hopping due to a genetic abnormality.
Opinions
A Step Backward for Women’s Rights
By Maya Nelson
The Supreme Court’s revisiting of Roe v. Wade poses a large threat to women’s reproductive rights.
Opinions
It’s Time to Break the Chain
By Erica Li
The chain of command military justice system that deals with sexual assault cases within the U.S. armed forces does not work and needs to be changed.
Sports
Long-Awaited Return for the Greyducks
As PSAL sports resumed with a different format from prior years, Stuyvesant’s girls’ track team, the Greyducks, finally got the chance to bond and compete together again
Opinions
Goodbye Virtual Stuyvesant
As this year like no other comes to a close, one can’t help but reflect upon the past 15 months of our lives, spent trying to make the most out of a virtual high school experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Bo Burnham’s Internet Age Quarantine Fever Dream
Bo Burnham’s new special is not as comedic as many expected, but delivers as a piece of truly innovative and introspective art.
Features
Double the Trouble
By Mary Lee, Dalia Levanon, Juni Park
In the fall of 2021, incoming freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will begin their first fully in-person year at Stuyvesant.
Humor
Talos Glitches, Gives Junior 23-Period Daily Schedule
By Eshaal Ubaid
At least we all get an extra free?
Arts and Entertainment
The First and Final Virtual Bow of Senior SING!
The Spectator reviews Senior SING!
Arts and Entertainment
“1989:” Not Just a Taylor Swift Album
By Maya Nelson, Kenisha Mahajan, Momoca Mairaj
The Spectator reviews Junior SING!
Arts and Entertainment
Dayglow is Changing, But His Music Isn’t
By Luca Adeishvili, Zifei Zhao
Pop-synthed “Harmony House” is the lush continuation of Dayglow’s upbeat and hopeful discography.
Sports
The Stuyvesant Hitmen Keep On Hitting
By Phillip Phan
The Stuyvesant baseball team sits at the top of the triple-A division. Read about their season!
Arts and Entertainment
Twenty One Pilots: Safe and Sorry?
A review of the new Twenty One Pilots album “Scaled and Icy”
Sports
The Renegades Are Stepping Up to the Plate
Stuyvesant’s girls’ softball team, the Renegades, has prospered this season, despite navigating the unique challenges of a new team composition and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports
The 2021 Beasts’ Beginnings
Because of the limited nature of the 2021 boys’ volleyball season, the Stuyvesant Beasts are hoping to make their biggest impact off the court.
Sports
Sticky Fingers Sky Their Way to Playoffs
By Yoonah Chang
Stuyvesant’s ultimate frisbee team, the Sticky Fingers, hopes to finish its season strong after facing multiple obstacles from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arts and Entertainment
Sweet and “SOUR”
An incredible debut album, Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR” paints a beautiful picture of pure emotion and heartbreak that everyone can relate to.
News
Reevaluating the AP Culture at Stuyvesant
By Madison Kim, James Kang, Isabella Jia
With the conclusion of this year and programming selections for AP classes, Stuyvesant students share their perspectives on the importance and value of AP courses and exams.
News
Investigating Stuyvesant’s Uncontested Elections
By Janna Wang, Maggie Sansone, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sakura Yamanaka
Concerns arise amidst the uncontested Student Union, Junior Caucus, and Senior Caucus elections for the 2021-2022 school year.
News
NYC Public Schools Reopen in Fall
By Jady Chen, Sarah Huynh, Mary Lee
Taking into consideration the DOE’s announcement of the full reopening of all NYC public schools for the 2021-2022 school year, students and teachers share their thoughts.
Features
The Reality of Virtual College Tours
By Eugene Yoo, Rachel Vildman, Amanda Brucculeri
Exploring students' opinions on college tours in the age of Covid-19.
Features
“You Just Feel a Little More Like An Outcast”: Asian Americans Amid Anti-Asian Violence
During this pandemic, Asian Americans have been blamed, harassed, and attacked for the “Wuhan Flu.” Here is how Stuyvesant responds.
Features
What Will You Tell Your Grandchildren About Life During the Pandemic?
Sixty years down the line, here’s what Stuyvesant students will tell their grandchildren about life during the pandemic.
Features
The Class of 2021: Then and Now
After collecting and analyzing the data of 177 outgoing seniors, here is what The Spectator found
Features
Behind the Scenes and Green Screens of SING!
By Isabelle Lam, Eugene Yoo, Zifei Zhao, Shivani Manimaran, Nicole Itkin, Isabella Jia, Christine Chang
A behind-the-scenes look at how students pulled off three separate SING! productions in a year in which SING! seemed virtually impossible.
Features
Unmasking Stuyvesant
By Rachel Vildman, Amanda Brucculeri
A look into students’ opinions on the ease of the mask mandate.
Features
Looking Back and Ahead
By Nicole Itkin, Sabrina Li, Ariana Devito, Saiyedah Nayra, Eugene Yoo
As the school year draws to a close, students reflect on the benefits and challenges of spending most of the academic year remote.
Features
Burnout: The Side Effect of Remote Learning
By Chloe Boccara, Melia Moore, Judy Chen
Stuyvesant students discuss the burnout that comes with remote learning.
Science
The History of Chemical Warfare
By implementing the CW program and improving diplomatic relationships, we can keep civilians away from the mass destruction these weapons could unleash.
Opinions
A Tale of Two Supermarkets
By Ashley Lin
Though solving the issue of food deserts requires systemic change, there are things an average person can do to help improve this issue, such as trying to reduce individual food waste and donating to charities that aim to decrease food insecurity.
Opinions
Unity, Peace, and Exploitation
By Shivani Shah
BAPS, a religious organization recently exposed for exploiting its workers, needs to look at its past mistakes to move forward.
Opinions
Delete TikTok. Now.
No longer the positive space it once was, TikTok wreaks havoc on the social, mental, and even physical health of Gen Z.
Opinions
Reinstate Black Lives in Literature
By Amanda Cisse
It is time to move away from Eurocentric education. Reinstate the Black Lives in Literature elective.
Science
The Gymnasts of the Animal Kingdom
There is a rare breed of rabbits that effortlessly do handstands instead of hopping due to a genetic abnormality.
Opinions
Veganism: The Better Diet?
By Justin Huang
At surface level, veganism seems binary, but the main goal should be to follow a diet that is ethical, resource-efficient, and healthy.
Science
The Issues Surrounding Oil Drilling
By Subaah Syed
The recent suspension of oil drilling leases in the largest national wildlife refuge in the country leads to the debate on the disadvantages and advantages of oil drilling.
Science
A New Gene Therapy Helps a Blind Man See Light Again
By Andy Chen
A 58-year-old afflicted with blindness sees light and images for the first time in 40 years after being treated with optogenetics, a new type of gene therapy.
Opinions
A Step Backward for Women’s Rights
By Maya Nelson
The Supreme Court’s revisiting of Roe v. Wade poses a large threat to women’s reproductive rights.
Opinions
It’s Time to Break the Chain
By Erica Li
The chain of command military justice system that deals with sexual assault cases within the U.S. armed forces does not work and needs to be changed.
Humor
Pre-Production Disney Film Has Already Grossed $380 Million
By Ethan Lam
The nonexistent film has swept the nation.
Humor
Apple Unveils New Virtual Assistant: Alexis
Apple reveals a hot virtual assistant, Alexis, to compete with Samsung’s Sam.
Humor
How to Be a Cool Freshman
Some things you need to know about Stuy from your favorite freshmen-loving upperclassmen.
Humor
Bad Standup Comedy and Advice From My Past Four Years at Stuyvesant
One Humor writer says goodbye in the best way she can think of: dumping shade and giving tips.
Humor
The Five Stages of Office Hours
You’ve failed a test, and your mom’s hot on your tail. It’s time for office hours. Art Request: Picture of a person staring at the screen with the “Please Wait, The Host will let you in soon.” the thing before the teacher lets you into the meeting.
Humor
Scientists Warn About Spread of New “Zombie Illness”
Scientists and doctors recommend caution amidst an outbreak of a mysterious new disease inducing millions of Americans into a zombie-like trance.
Humor
Talos Glitches, Gives Junior 23-Period Daily Schedule
By Eshaal Ubaid
At least we all get an extra free?
Sports
The Runnin’ Rebels Are Back on Their Feet
After a year of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stuyvesant boys’ basketball team, the Runnin’ Rebels, is finally back in action.
Arts and Entertainment
The First and Final Virtual Bow of Senior SING!
The Spectator reviews Senior SING!
Arts and Entertainment
“1989:” Not Just a Taylor Swift Album
By Maya Nelson, Kenisha Mahajan, Momoca Mairaj
The Spectator reviews Junior SING!
Arts and Entertainment
Dayglow is Changing, But His Music Isn’t
By Luca Adeishvili, Zifei Zhao
Pop-synthed “Harmony House” is the lush continuation of Dayglow’s upbeat and hopeful discography.
Sports
The Stuyvesant Hitmen Keep On Hitting
By Phillip Phan
The Stuyvesant baseball team sits at the top of the triple-A division. Read about their season!
Arts and Entertainment
The Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)
As we look toward the latter half of the year to give us even more great projects, here are some of the best albums of 2021.
Sports
Regardless of Record, Stuyvesant Football Is Winning
The team has a losing record and has one of the youngest rosters in program history. But those facts are what makes this season so great.
Sports
Long-Awaited Return for the Greyducks
As PSAL sports resumed with a different format from prior years, Stuyvesant’s girls’ track team, the Greyducks, finally got the chance to bond and compete together again
Arts and Entertainment
Twenty One Pilots: Safe and Sorry?
A review of the new Twenty One Pilots album “Scaled and Icy”
Sports
The Renegades Are Stepping Up to the Plate
Stuyvesant’s girls’ softball team, the Renegades, has prospered this season, despite navigating the unique challenges of a new team composition and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports
The 2021 Beasts’ Beginnings
Because of the limited nature of the 2021 boys’ volleyball season, the Stuyvesant Beasts are hoping to make their biggest impact off the court.
Sports
Sticky Fingers Sky Their Way to Playoffs
By Yoonah Chang
Stuyvesant’s ultimate frisbee team, the Sticky Fingers, hopes to finish its season strong after facing multiple obstacles from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinions
Goodbye Virtual Stuyvesant
As this year like no other comes to a close, one can’t help but reflect upon the past 15 months of our lives, spent trying to make the most out of a virtual high school experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Bo Burnham’s Internet Age Quarantine Fever Dream
Bo Burnham’s new special is not as comedic as many expected, but delivers as a piece of truly innovative and introspective art.
