Volume 112 Issue 7
Sports
Teeing Off to the Title
By Duncan Park, Patrick Kawulok
Girls’ varsity golf had a remarkable and historic year, going undefeated and winning the championship for the first time in 13 years.
News
Stuyvesant’s Homework Policy Three Months Later
By Liana Wu, Sakura Yamanaka, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sofia Allouche, James Lee
After concerns about Stuyvesant’s workload were brought to light during virtual learning, the administration passed a new homework policy for the 2021-2022 school year.
News
Surprise, Surprise!
Whether they’re bright-eyed freshmen or jaded seniors, students share what they think are the most surprising aspects of Stuyvesant.
News
Stuyvesant Model United Nations Hosts MiniMUNC
By James Kang, Sakura Yamanaka, Craig Chen, Ian Kim, Madeline Goodwin
Stuyvesant Model UN hosted MiniMUNC, their first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Robin Mental Health Seminars for Freshman
By Kara Yip, Allison Zhao, Mary Lee, Elaine Huang
Stuyvesant partnered with Robin, a community organization focused on mental health and emotional wellbeing, to work with freshmen students through seminars in order to help them learn techniques to alleviate stress.
Features
A Look Into the Gender Divide in Stuyvesant AP English Classes
By Eugene Yoo
What is the gender disparity in Stuyvesant AP English Classes like?
Features
Stuyvesant’s Favorite Reads
From sci-fi to drama, from plays to poems, here are Stuyvesant students’ favorite books from their various English classes.
Features
Stuyvesant Speaks and Debates
By Theo Sassano
The effects of the Speech and Debate team on students’ social lives, including improvements in social anxiety and public speaking skills following the pandemic.
Features
Stuyvesant Students’ Terrifying Tales
By Millie Bell
What terrifies students about Stuyvesant, especially following the return, or for some, entrance to in-person learning.
Opinions
The Waste We Make
By Savidya (Minadee) Kulawansa
In the school food system designed to support low-income students, the amount of food in the trash is astounding, encouraging the current landfill and global warming issues.
Opinions
Extremism Beyond the Extremes
By Muhib Muhib
A wave of political extremism has risen in the United States, and it presents a great danger to the continued existence of our democracy.
Opinions
A Complicated Man
By Ivy Huang
The labeling of Emily Wilson’s translation of “The Odyssey” as merely a feminist reading is problematic.
Science
HLH: The Autoimmune Cancer
HLH is a scary and unpredictable disease, targeting infants straight out of the womb and adolescents out of the blue.
Science
The Reality of Self-Driving Cars
By Aryana Singh
A society full of self-driving vehicles isn’t all the bliss it makes out to be.
Opinions
An Armed Vigilante Got Away With Murder
The results of the Rittenhouse trial reveal how our legal system is created to favor white men and pro-gun sentiment, which needs to be changed.
Arts and Entertainment
Why Is the Fetishization of Queer People So Prevalent in Fan Spaces?
The fetishization of queer relationships in media has existed forever and is just recently getting the resistance it needs. But why does fetishization of queer relationships exist in the first place?
Arts and Entertainment
Unhinged White Men.
By Christine Lin, Asa Muhammad
A list of white men (and then some) in the Arts and Entertainment industry who are just mildly unconventional.
Features
Loading up the Canon: How Stuyvesant English Teachers Pick Books
By Zifei Zhao, Julia Chernobelsky
You have burning questions: “How do English teachers choose books to teach? Why do all sophomores have to read The Odyssey?” Find out here.
Opinions
Christmas Consumerism
By Lauren Chin
Modern Christmas is corrupted by consumerism, tainting the meaning of the holiday season.
Opinions
Fear Mongering Religious Manipulation on Children
By Suyeon Ryu
Threatening children with Hell and convincing them of the afterlife is a form of psychological manipulation that takes advantage of their naivety.
Science
A New Chapter in Space Exploration
By Subaah Syed
NASA’s deadline for sending a person to the Moon after over 50 years has recently been pushed back to 2025 due to concerns regarding time and resources. Yet, this will also mean more time to develop and improve on space technology and the plan to land a human on the Moon.
Science
The Fascinating Science Behind Lunar Eclipses
By Arin Faruque
Lunar eclipses are a unique phenomenon with many distinct traits that were especially prominent in our most recent eclipse.
Opinions
The Hidden Debt of New York’s Transit
The MTA is a vital component of our city, so its debt is debilitating to us all.
Science
The First Pig Kidney Transplant into Humans
By Andy Chen
The successful implantation of a pig kidney in a human patient creates the possibility of a steady supply of pig-organs that can satisfy the increasingly high demand for organs.
Opinions
Homeless in the Homes of Others
The number of homeless people is steadily increasing in residential areas due to the New York City government’s inaction in assisting them.
Opinions
The Cost of Being Trendy
Microtrends created through social media directly increase the popularity of fast fashion, creating a host of issues including environmental instability.
Science
iPhones Don’t Just Hurt Your Wallet
By Olivia Zheng
Communities thousands of miles away bear the true cost of our portable electronics.
Humor
Humor Commandeers Atom Splitter and Holds Stuy for Ransom
Spectator’s very own Humor Department uses the school’s 1940s atom smasher to hold the school for ransom.
Humor
The Queen of England Has “Entered a New Phase” and We “May Not See Her until Next Year,” Experts Say
By Ethan Lam
MSN UK reported the following regarding the monarch. The Spectator investigates to find out what this really means.
Humor
Stuyvesant Confessions Just Got a Whole Lot More Useful
Stuyvesant Confessions is to thank for your brand new AI therapist!
Arts and Entertainment
Arcane: Beating Already Unbeatable Expectations
A review of "Arcane," Netflix's smash-hit animated series
Sports
#WhereIsPengShuai
By Taee Chi
The worlds of tennis and politics merged when Peng Shuai, a Chinese tennis star, went missing following her accusations of sexual assault against a former People’s Republic of China politician.
Arts and Entertainment
A “Fluss” of Emotions
By Zoe Buff
German singer LEA’s recent album “Fluss” falls short in the pop music world.
Arts and Entertainment
Four Short, Laid-Back Listens
Got 20 minutes to spare? Jam out a few of these EPs!
Arts and Entertainment
Adele is Back and Better Than Ever
By Lianne Ohayon, Kenisha Mahajan
“30,” Adele’s return to the music world after six years, while a change of pace for the singer, delivers some of her best work to date.
Arts and Entertainment
“Jump[ing] in the Shallow End Headfirst” with Gracie Abrams
The rise of the bedroom pop powerhouse Gracie Abrams continues with the release of her wonderfully complicated debut album, “This Is What It Feels Like.”
Sports
The Defender Who Revolutionized Soccer
Franz Beckenbauer is a former German defender who changed soccer forever and laid the foundations for the modern game by redefining the role of the libero through his expert leadership on the field, technically ability on the ball, and amazing understanding of the game.
Arts and Entertainment
Bridgeton Middle Finds Love in “Big Mouth” Season Five
The fifth season of Netflix’s Big Mouth hits a number of beats, some good and some less good.
Arts and Entertainment
Did “Love Hard” Make the Naughty or Nice List?
By Nicole Liu
“Love Hard” is a shallow and predictable rom-com that misses the mark when it comes to Asian representation by furthering harmful stereotypes.
News
Introducing Andy Xian and Fin Ying as Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents
By Christina Wang, Aditya Anand, Zuzi Liu
As the newly elected Freshmen Caucus co-presidents speak about their objectives for the school year, other students state their expectations for the Freshmen Caucus.
Sports
Teeing Off to the Title
By Duncan Park, Patrick Kawulok
Girls’ varsity golf had a remarkable and historic year, going undefeated and winning the championship for the first time in 13 years.
News
Stuyvesant’s Homework Policy Three Months Later
By Liana Wu, Sakura Yamanaka, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sofia Allouche, James Lee
After concerns about Stuyvesant’s workload were brought to light during virtual learning, the administration passed a new homework policy for the 2021-2022 school year.
News
Surprise, Surprise!
Whether they’re bright-eyed freshmen or jaded seniors, students share what they think are the most surprising aspects of Stuyvesant.
News
Stuyvesant Model United Nations Hosts MiniMUNC
By James Kang, Sakura Yamanaka, Craig Chen, Ian Kim, Madeline Goodwin
Stuyvesant Model UN hosted MiniMUNC, their first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Robin Mental Health Seminars for Freshman
By Kara Yip, Allison Zhao, Mary Lee, Elaine Huang
Stuyvesant partnered with Robin, a community organization focused on mental health and emotional wellbeing, to work with freshmen students through seminars in order to help them learn techniques to alleviate stress.
Features
A Look Into the Gender Divide in Stuyvesant AP English Classes
By Eugene Yoo
What is the gender disparity in Stuyvesant AP English Classes like?
Features
Stuyvesant’s Favorite Reads
From sci-fi to drama, from plays to poems, here are Stuyvesant students’ favorite books from their various English classes.
Features
Loading up the Canon: How Stuyvesant English Teachers Pick Books
By Zifei Zhao, Julia Chernobelsky
You have burning questions: “How do English teachers choose books to teach? Why do all sophomores have to read The Odyssey?” Find out here.
Features
Stuyvesant Speaks and Debates
By Theo Sassano
The effects of the Speech and Debate team on students’ social lives, including improvements in social anxiety and public speaking skills following the pandemic.
Features
Stuyvesant Students’ Terrifying Tales
By Millie Bell
What terrifies students about Stuyvesant, especially following the return, or for some, entrance to in-person learning.
Opinions
Christmas Consumerism
By Lauren Chin
Modern Christmas is corrupted by consumerism, tainting the meaning of the holiday season.
Opinions
The Waste We Make
By Savidya (Minadee) Kulawansa
In the school food system designed to support low-income students, the amount of food in the trash is astounding, encouraging the current landfill and global warming issues.
Opinions
Fear Mongering Religious Manipulation on Children
By Suyeon Ryu
Threatening children with Hell and convincing them of the afterlife is a form of psychological manipulation that takes advantage of their naivety.
Science
A New Chapter in Space Exploration
By Subaah Syed
NASA’s deadline for sending a person to the Moon after over 50 years has recently been pushed back to 2025 due to concerns regarding time and resources. Yet, this will also mean more time to develop and improve on space technology and the plan to land a human on the Moon.
Opinions
Extremism Beyond the Extremes
By Muhib Muhib
A wave of political extremism has risen in the United States, and it presents a great danger to the continued existence of our democracy.
Science
The Fascinating Science Behind Lunar Eclipses
By Arin Faruque
Lunar eclipses are a unique phenomenon with many distinct traits that were especially prominent in our most recent eclipse.
Opinions
The Hidden Debt of New York’s Transit
The MTA is a vital component of our city, so its debt is debilitating to us all.
Science
The First Pig Kidney Transplant into Humans
By Andy Chen
The successful implantation of a pig kidney in a human patient creates the possibility of a steady supply of pig-organs that can satisfy the increasingly high demand for organs.
Opinions
Homeless in the Homes of Others
The number of homeless people is steadily increasing in residential areas due to the New York City government’s inaction in assisting them.
Opinions
The Cost of Being Trendy
Microtrends created through social media directly increase the popularity of fast fashion, creating a host of issues including environmental instability.
Opinions
A Complicated Man
By Ivy Huang
The labeling of Emily Wilson’s translation of “The Odyssey” as merely a feminist reading is problematic.
Science
HLH: The Autoimmune Cancer
HLH is a scary and unpredictable disease, targeting infants straight out of the womb and adolescents out of the blue.
Science
The Reality of Self-Driving Cars
By Aryana Singh
A society full of self-driving vehicles isn’t all the bliss it makes out to be.
Science
iPhones Don’t Just Hurt Your Wallet
By Olivia Zheng
Communities thousands of miles away bear the true cost of our portable electronics.
Opinions
An Armed Vigilante Got Away With Murder
The results of the Rittenhouse trial reveal how our legal system is created to favor white men and pro-gun sentiment, which needs to be changed.
Arts and Entertainment
Why Is the Fetishization of Queer People So Prevalent in Fan Spaces?
The fetishization of queer relationships in media has existed forever and is just recently getting the resistance it needs. But why does fetishization of queer relationships exist in the first place?
Arts and Entertainment
Unhinged White Men.
By Christine Lin, Asa Muhammad
A list of white men (and then some) in the Arts and Entertainment industry who are just mildly unconventional.
Humor
Humor Commandeers Atom Splitter and Holds Stuy for Ransom
Spectator’s very own Humor Department uses the school’s 1940s atom smasher to hold the school for ransom.
Humor
The Queen of England Has “Entered a New Phase” and We “May Not See Her until Next Year,” Experts Say
By Ethan Lam
MSN UK reported the following regarding the monarch. The Spectator investigates to find out what this really means.
Humor
Stuyvesant Confessions Just Got a Whole Lot More Useful
Stuyvesant Confessions is to thank for your brand new AI therapist!
Humor
The Spectator Asks: Where Are Our Alums Now?
Stuyvesant Confessions posts came back to haunt Stuyvesant seniors when they’re applying to colleges.
Arts and Entertainment
Arcane: Beating Already Unbeatable Expectations
A review of "Arcane," Netflix's smash-hit animated series
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #9: Falling for Falafel (For a Price)
You may have forgotten what falafel even is, but after one stop at Nish Nush, your love for the dish will be renewed.
Arts and Entertainment
Bridgeton Middle Finds Love in “Big Mouth” Season Five
The fifth season of Netflix’s Big Mouth hits a number of beats, some good and some less good.
Sports
#WhereIsPengShuai
By Taee Chi
The worlds of tennis and politics merged when Peng Shuai, a Chinese tennis star, went missing following her accusations of sexual assault against a former People’s Republic of China politician.
Arts and Entertainment
Did “Love Hard” Make the Naughty or Nice List?
By Nicole Liu
“Love Hard” is a shallow and predictable rom-com that misses the mark when it comes to Asian representation by furthering harmful stereotypes.
Arts and Entertainment
A “Fluss” of Emotions
By Zoe Buff
German singer LEA’s recent album “Fluss” falls short in the pop music world.
Sports
No Longer MJ's Sidekick
By Krish Gupta
A review of Scottie Pippen’s new autobiography, “Unguarded.”
Arts and Entertainment
Four Short, Laid-Back Listens
Got 20 minutes to spare? Jam out a few of these EPs!
Arts and Entertainment
Adele is Back and Better Than Ever
By Lianne Ohayon, Kenisha Mahajan
“30,” Adele’s return to the music world after six years, while a change of pace for the singer, delivers some of her best work to date.
Arts and Entertainment
“Jump[ing] in the Shallow End Headfirst” with Gracie Abrams
The rise of the bedroom pop powerhouse Gracie Abrams continues with the release of her wonderfully complicated debut album, “This Is What It Feels Like.”
Sports
The Defender Who Revolutionized Soccer
Franz Beckenbauer is a former German defender who changed soccer forever and laid the foundations for the modern game by redefining the role of the libero through his expert leadership on the field, technically ability on the ball, and amazing understanding of the game.
