News
Spanish Meets You Hosts Día de Los Muertos Celebration Virtually
By James Lee
Spanish Meets You hosted a virtual celebration of Día de Los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” on November 2.
Arts and Entertainment
How Musical Artists Are Spreading Their Talent in 2020
Here’s how some musical artists are putting on virtual concerts for their fans during the pandemic.
Sports
An NFL Midseason Check-In
Keep up with the NFL rankings as the league approaches the middle of the season.
Sports
Coronavirus vs. College Football: The Fight of The Year
The battle between college football and the coronavirus has heated up in the recent week with more programs experiencing outbreaks. With numbers rising across the country and no solution in sight, the season is in jeopardy.
Sports
Why Portugal Will Win the 2022 FIFA World Cup
By Nakib Abedin
Portugal shocked the world in their 2016 Euros victory and proved their worth by winning the 2019 UEFA Nations Cup. Now, the squad has talented and exciting young players led by a hungry Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be in their reach?
Arts and Entertainment
“Everybody Loves Alex Trebek”: A Eulogy of an Icon
By Roxy Perazzo
“Jeopardy!” has been a staple of popular culture since 1984, making the passing of Alex Trebek heartbreaking news for viewers past and present.
Opinions
It’s Not About College
This is a very stressful time of our lives, but we can choose to affirm ourselves and find happiness.
Arts and Entertainment
Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet
By Zoe Buff
A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.
News
NYC Public Schools Close as COVID-19 Positivity Rates Rise
While the recent announcement of school closures has drastic implications for students across New York City, its impact on the Stuyvesant community is less dramatic yet still notable.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Science
No Peeking at My Genome!—How Scientists Are Tackling Issues Concerning Genomic Data
By Kaitlyn Lee
With the increasing use of genome sequencing and genomic data in the medical field, scientists must also address and resolve the growing issues of privacy protection.
Opinions
Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying
By Maya Nelson
Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.
Humor
2020 Campaign Promises
By Nora Miller
A look at the strangest campaign promises of this election.
Arts and Entertainment
The Crushing Mediocrity of “Blood of Zeus”
Despite its refined art style, “Blood of Zeus” lacks depth in story, characters, and themes, making it really tough to watch.
News
Aleksey Olkhovenko and Unique Zhang Elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents
By Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen, Momoca Mairaj
Freshmen Aleksey Olhkovenko and Unique Zhang have been elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents for the 2020-2021 school year.
Opinions
A Palace of Doves
By Anisa Gao
My struggle with colorism is incomplete and complex, as my childhood was filled with uncertainty and underlying insecurity that I haven’t fully moved past.
Humor
2020 Christmas Outbreak Projected to Begin Earlier and Hit Harder
By Ethan Lam
Educate yourself on this year’s highly infectious Christmas outbreak.
Sports
The Road to the Green Jacket
By Yoonah Chang
Dustin Johnson received the first green jacket of his career at the 2020 Masters golf championship at Augusta National.
Sports
Why Chelsea will be Crowned Champions
Here’s why Chelsea will win the English Premier League title this season.
Opinions
The Death of Regionalism
As advances in technology draw the corners of the globe closer than ever before, we must take a more active role in the preservation of the regional cultures and heritages that make each place unique.
News
Student Union Introduces Virtual Morning Broadcasts
By Ziying Jian, Nada Hameed, Rajhasree Paul
Despite remote learning amidst the pandemic, the Student Union is producing weekly virtual broadcasts to maintain the Stuyvesant tradition.
Sports
Coach Mary Wright on the Line After Abuse Accusations
By Alicia Yu
Despite having developed dozens of gymnasts into Olympians and college competitors, gymnastics coach Mary Wright has a hidden dark past.
News
Stuyvesant Implements Community Building Initiatives
By Ruiwen Tang, Janna Wang, Alec Shafran, Michelle Lu
In order to bolster student engagement during remote learning, Stuyvesant has begun various schoolwide community building initiatives, including tours around the buildings, homeroom Mix&Match meetings, and Flipgrid conversations.
Arts and Entertainment
Life Happens, Lee Makes Music
By Dexter Wells
Senior Isabella Lee shares the background of her passion for singing and songwriting, and her experiences making music.
Features
Pro Scientia Atque Sapientia: On Stuyvesant’s American History Curriculum
An exploration of how Stuyvesant teaches history and how it reckons with its past.
Arts and Entertainment
“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema
David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”
Sports
AC Milan: The Rise of a Once Historic Club
At the top of Serie A with an undefeated record, AC Milan hopes to return to the Champions League and regain its seat among the most respected clubs in the world.
Opinions
Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying
By Maya Nelson
Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.
Humor
The Spectator’s Top Ten Endorsements for the Presidency (#7 Will Discipline You!)
By Jasmine Wang
Tired of partisan politics? We are too. Here are 10 better candidates for the presidency, from Julius Caesar to that old lady who gave you a cough drop on the subway.
Opinions
Kamala Harris and the Issue of Identity and Representation in America
As Kamala Harris has been elected to the office of vice president, we need to think about how her multiracial identity and her political record as an attorney general have shaped the way she represents both Black and South Asian communities.
Arts and Entertainment
Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet
By Zoe Buff
A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Queen’s Gambit” Will Steal Your Rook, and Your Heart
A review of Netflix new hit miniseries, “The Queen’s Gambit.”
Arts and Entertainment
Gorillaz’s “Song Machine” Is the Most Creative Music Project of 2020
By Anson Guan
Gorillaz’s “Song Machine” project has produced a compilation of some of the best and most creative songs of the year.
Arts and Entertainment
“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema
David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”
Humor
We Are Thankful for This Title!
The Spectator provides a list of things you should be thankful for in 2020, just in case you had trouble deciding between the virus, wildfires, and the rest of our 2020 fiesta.
Science
Pfizer’s Vaccine: Can We Trust It?
By Sonya Sasson
With the second wave of the coronavirus sweeping across the world, Pfizer Inc.’s promising new vaccine utilizes technology previously unheard of in mass human vaccinations.
Features
An Empty Wonderland
By Vincent Tan
A look into how students are coping with the indoor holiday season.
Opinions
China’s Chokehold on American Businesses
In a time when China and the U.S. are more economically interconnected than ever before, Xi has cemented his commitment to authoritarianism.
Arts and Entertainment
Hyperpop: The Defining Genre of the Digital Age
By Levi Simon
A brief history and description of the pop genre taking the world by storm: hyperpop.
News
Spanish Meets You Hosts Día de Los Muertos Celebration Virtually
By James Lee
Spanish Meets You hosted a virtual celebration of Día de Los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” on November 2.
Humor
2020 Christmas Outbreak Projected to Begin Earlier and Hit Harder
By Ethan Lam
Educate yourself on this year’s highly infectious Christmas outbreak.
Arts and Entertainment
How Musical Artists Are Spreading Their Talent in 2020
Here’s how some musical artists are putting on virtual concerts for their fans during the pandemic.
Sports
The Road to the Green Jacket
By Yoonah Chang
Dustin Johnson received the first green jacket of his career at the 2020 Masters golf championship at Augusta National.
Sports
Why Chelsea will be Crowned Champions
Here’s why Chelsea will win the English Premier League title this season.
Sports
An NFL Midseason Check-In
Keep up with the NFL rankings as the league approaches the middle of the season.
Opinions
The Death of Regionalism
As advances in technology draw the corners of the globe closer than ever before, we must take a more active role in the preservation of the regional cultures and heritages that make each place unique.
Sports
Coronavirus vs. College Football: The Fight of The Year
The battle between college football and the coronavirus has heated up in the recent week with more programs experiencing outbreaks. With numbers rising across the country and no solution in sight, the season is in jeopardy.
Sports
Why Portugal Will Win the 2022 FIFA World Cup
By Nakib Abedin
Portugal shocked the world in their 2016 Euros victory and proved their worth by winning the 2019 UEFA Nations Cup. Now, the squad has talented and exciting young players led by a hungry Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be in their reach?
Arts and Entertainment
“Everybody Loves Alex Trebek”: A Eulogy of an Icon
By Roxy Perazzo
“Jeopardy!” has been a staple of popular culture since 1984, making the passing of Alex Trebek heartbreaking news for viewers past and present.
News
Student Union Introduces Virtual Morning Broadcasts
By Ziying Jian, Nada Hameed, Rajhasree Paul
Despite remote learning amidst the pandemic, the Student Union is producing weekly virtual broadcasts to maintain the Stuyvesant tradition.
Sports
Coach Mary Wright on the Line After Abuse Accusations
By Alicia Yu
Despite having developed dozens of gymnasts into Olympians and college competitors, gymnastics coach Mary Wright has a hidden dark past.
News
Stuyvesant Implements Community Building Initiatives
By Ruiwen Tang, Janna Wang, Alec Shafran, Michelle Lu
In order to bolster student engagement during remote learning, Stuyvesant has begun various schoolwide community building initiatives, including tours around the buildings, homeroom Mix&Match meetings, and Flipgrid conversations.
Opinions
It’s Not About College
This is a very stressful time of our lives, but we can choose to affirm ourselves and find happiness.
Arts and Entertainment
Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet
By Zoe Buff
A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.
Arts and Entertainment
Life Happens, Lee Makes Music
By Dexter Wells
Senior Isabella Lee shares the background of her passion for singing and songwriting, and her experiences making music.
Features
Pro Scientia Atque Sapientia: On Stuyvesant’s American History Curriculum
An exploration of how Stuyvesant teaches history and how it reckons with its past.
Science
Why Do Humans Dream?
A specific evolutionary purpose of dreams is yet to be determined, but research suggests that they help in processing emotions, organizing information in the brain, prepping the body for threats, and facilitating creative tendencies.
Opinions
COVID-19 Is Still Scary, Now More Than Ever
By Lamia Haque
Certain fear promoted by clear guidelines is what will allow us to channel our fears and do our part to stop the spread of this horrendous virus.
Arts and Entertainment
Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet
By Zoe Buff
A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.
News
NYC Public Schools Close as COVID-19 Positivity Rates Rise
While the recent announcement of school closures has drastic implications for students across New York City, its impact on the Stuyvesant community is less dramatic yet still notable.
Features
Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night
A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?
Science
No Peeking at My Genome!—How Scientists Are Tackling Issues Concerning Genomic Data
By Kaitlyn Lee
With the increasing use of genome sequencing and genomic data in the medical field, scientists must also address and resolve the growing issues of privacy protection.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Queen’s Gambit” Will Steal Your Rook, and Your Heart
A review of Netflix new hit miniseries, “The Queen’s Gambit.”
Arts and Entertainment
Gorillaz’s “Song Machine” Is the Most Creative Music Project of 2020
By Anson Guan
Gorillaz’s “Song Machine” project has produced a compilation of some of the best and most creative songs of the year.
Opinions
Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying
By Maya Nelson
Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.
Humor
2020 Campaign Promises
By Nora Miller
A look at the strangest campaign promises of this election.
Arts and Entertainment
“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema
David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”
Arts and Entertainment
The Crushing Mediocrity of “Blood of Zeus”
Despite its refined art style, “Blood of Zeus” lacks depth in story, characters, and themes, making it really tough to watch.
News
Aleksey Olkhovenko and Unique Zhang Elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents
By Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen, Momoca Mairaj
Freshmen Aleksey Olhkovenko and Unique Zhang have been elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents for the 2020-2021 school year.
Opinions
A Palace of Doves
By Anisa Gao
My struggle with colorism is incomplete and complex, as my childhood was filled with uncertainty and underlying insecurity that I haven’t fully moved past.
Humor
This Would Be Funnier if It Weren’t My Senior Year We Were Talking About
Opt in or die. Or both.
Humor
We Are Thankful for This Title!
The Spectator provides a list of things you should be thankful for in 2020, just in case you had trouble deciding between the virus, wildfires, and the rest of our 2020 fiesta.
Science
Pfizer’s Vaccine: Can We Trust It?
By Sonya Sasson
With the second wave of the coronavirus sweeping across the world, Pfizer Inc.’s promising new vaccine utilizes technology previously unheard of in mass human vaccinations.
Arts and Entertainment
“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema
David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”
Sports
AC Milan: The Rise of a Once Historic Club
At the top of Serie A with an undefeated record, AC Milan hopes to return to the Champions League and regain its seat among the most respected clubs in the world.
Opinions
Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying
By Maya Nelson
Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.
Features
An Empty Wonderland
By Vincent Tan
A look into how students are coping with the indoor holiday season.
Opinions
China’s Chokehold on American Businesses
In a time when China and the U.S. are more economically interconnected than ever before, Xi has cemented his commitment to authoritarianism.
Humor
The Spectator’s Top Ten Endorsements for the Presidency (#7 Will Discipline You!)
By Jasmine Wang
Tired of partisan politics? We are too. Here are 10 better candidates for the presidency, from Julius Caesar to that old lady who gave you a cough drop on the subway.
Opinions
Kamala Harris and the Issue of Identity and Representation in America
As Kamala Harris has been elected to the office of vice president, we need to think about how her multiracial identity and her political record as an attorney general have shaped the way she represents both Black and South Asian communities.
