Volume 113 Issue 12
Opinions
The Biracial Identity Crisis
How being biracial and being split between different races has led to struggles with my mental health.
Opinions
Women B̶u̶r̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶O̶u̶t̶ In STEM
By Sarah Diaz
At a time when women are no longer underrepresented in careers, we must stop explicitly promoting high-intensity fields for women at the expense of their own energy, sanity, and often their true interests.
News
Stuyvesant Mock Trial Finishes Their Competition Season
By Ankita Saha
Stuyvesant’s mock trial team recently completed their competition season, ending the year with varying success.
Opinions
Environmental Exploitation
Consumerism and exploitative companies have harmed the environment under the guise of environmental consciousness and philanthropy, and governments need to protect their people from this.
Sports
Artificial Greatness
By Ahmed Radwan
Over the past four years, the Brooklyn Nets’ ambitions to build a superteam have finally come to an end, with both Irving and Durant out the door.
Features
Cat’s Out of the (Book) Bag
What single item in a Stuyvesant student’s backpack (excluding phone, keys, wallet, and laptop) would they choose to bring to school if the rest of its contents were off-limits?
Features
From Sunrise to Sunset: The Lives of Muslim Students During Ramadan
By Hifza Kaleem
Examining how Stuyvesant’s Muslim students balance religious obligations with academics and extracurriculars during Ramadan.
Sports
An Empire Streak
By Jared Lee
Though their win streak has come to an end, if the Knicks can keep up their level of play and remain injury-free, they could make a deep playoff run this year.
News
Stuyvesant Student Union Established New Spring Clubs and Pubs Fair
By Abigail Cho, Zoey Marcus, Elaine Wong
Organizers and club leaders share their goals and experiences with the newly created Spring Club and Pub Fair
Sports
PSAL All-Access Brings Athletes to Stuyvesant
By Ava Quarles
The PSAL’s new All-Access program is having an immediate effect on Stuyvesant spring athletics and will have significant implications for the future of the PSAL.
Science
The American West is Running Out Of Water
The seven states that receive water from the Colorado River are facing a crisis as river reservoirs are depleted faster than they can be replenished naturally. In order to supply residents with the necessary water, states will need to make large water use cuts, but there is no current plan for this.
Arts and Entertainment
Survivor: A Miracle of Cable Television
For over 20 years, Survivor has harmonized danger and raw emotion to put the “real” in reality TV. By doing so, it has maintained a monumental audience that allows it to continue to thrive today.
News
Introducing the Big Sib Chairs 2023-2024
By Judy Namkoong, Kara Yip, Daniel Chang
On Wednesday, Match 15, the new Big Sib chairs for the 2023-2024 school year were elected.
News
The Spectator Editorial Board Advocates for Student Journalism Act
By Lenny Metlitsky, Christopher Louie, Duncan Park
Members of The Spectator’s Editorial Board went to Albany to advocate for the Student Journalist Free Speech Act.
Opinions
Muslim Girls Against Co-Ed Swim Gym
It’s disrespectful to the Muslim girls of Stuyvesant to be forced between sacrificing their modesty or not receiving their Stuyvesant diploma, simply because of the administration’s uncalled-for removal of the girls-only swim gym cohort.
Opinions
Cars Are The Cancer of America
It’s time for America to fix the loud and dirty mistakes of its past and invest in cities, with national infrastructure as its priority, not cars.
Opinions
The Past is Now the Present
The Armenian genocide, Nanjing Massacre, and Korean comfort stations were all atrocities that occurred in the 20th century that still play a role in world politics today as governments refuse to acknowledge the victims, pay reparations, and educate students.
Sports
The Return of the G.O.A.T.
By Anas Ahmed
With the new year came the return of the UFC’s greatest fighter of all time, Jon “Bones” Jones, as he looked to improve his legacy with the addition of the heavyweight title.
Sports
Season Recap: Boys’ JV Basketball
By Ty Anant
The Runnin’ Rebels had a promising season, with a 13-3 regular season record and a playoff berth.
Sports
JV Baseball: JV Peglegs Hitting it Out of the Park
By Adrian Veto
Coming off an undefeated season, the JV Peglegs are looking to continue their dominance and further the Stuyvesant baseball agenda.
Science
IQ Tests: Measure of Prestige or Scam?
By James Li
The concept of IQ has long been synonymous with intelligence. However, in recent decades, this misconception has slowly been revealed.
Humor
Stuyle: Drip or Drab?
By Malk Agha
A light-hearted critique of Stuyvesant’s recent clothing trends.
Science
James Webb: Unlocking Our Universe’s Past
By Michelle Ng
The James Webb Space Telescope with a background of the galaxy
Arts and Entertainment
rich people = bad?
By Alexander Hinchliffe, Kostantina Tsahalis
A commentary on the recent influx of films satirizing the wealthy.
Science
The Congested Brain
By Erica Wong
Air pollution is a common trend around the world, but many fail to realize the consequences of inhaling exhaust until scientists uncover the truth: air pollution can cause brain damage.
Humor
Ferry’s & Terry’s Shut Down After Owners Vanish!
By Ryan Peng
Ferry’s and Terry’s are mysteriously closed down, prompting a frantic investigation. What will the investigators find?
Arts and Entertainment
Red Moon in Venus: A Celestial Analysis of Passion
By Benson Chen
Kali Uchis returns to music to create her most thematically focused album yet—a love letter to love itself—on Red Moon in Venus.
Humor
Stuy Sleepers
By Tara Suri
At Stuy, everyone hopes to get even one extra minute of sleep, and when the opportunity arises, you choose from a plethora of options. As an insider, I’ve ranked the best and worst ways to sleep in class.
Sports
Acing Alex
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Meet Alexander Hagiu, senior and co-captain of the Stuyvesant Hitmen!
Humor
Love at First ID Scan (Stuyvesant X Reader) (HighSchool!AU)
By Eshaal Ubaid
When a bad boy with no safety schools and a polite gentleman who does the bare minimum collide with Y/N, who will she choose?
Science
From Theory to Reality: The Intersection of Physics and Mathematics
By Aareeb Jamil
This article elaborates on some of the branches of math relevant to physics and explores their scientific applications.
Humor
The Shows That Shaped Us
By Gabriella Hoefner, Virgenya Zhu
What your favorite childhood TV show says about you.
Arts and Entertainment
Watching the Masses
By Munem Tajwar
How does media distribution affect the consumption of television?
News
Stuyvesant Students Attend Foley Square Climate Strike
Stuyvesant students marched to Foley Square with Fridays for Future New York City (FFFNYC) on March 3 to address the climate crisis.
Opinions
The Biracial Identity Crisis
How being biracial and being split between different races has led to struggles with my mental health.
News
Introducing the Big Sib Chairs 2023-2024
By Judy Namkoong, Kara Yip, Daniel Chang
On Wednesday, Match 15, the new Big Sib chairs for the 2023-2024 school year were elected.
Opinions
Women B̶u̶r̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶O̶u̶t̶ In STEM
By Sarah Diaz
At a time when women are no longer underrepresented in careers, we must stop explicitly promoting high-intensity fields for women at the expense of their own energy, sanity, and often their true interests.
News
Stuyvesant Mock Trial Finishes Their Competition Season
By Ankita Saha
Stuyvesant’s mock trial team recently completed their competition season, ending the year with varying success.
Opinions
Environmental Exploitation
Consumerism and exploitative companies have harmed the environment under the guise of environmental consciousness and philanthropy, and governments need to protect their people from this.
News
The Spectator Editorial Board Advocates for Student Journalism Act
By Lenny Metlitsky, Christopher Louie, Duncan Park
Members of The Spectator’s Editorial Board went to Albany to advocate for the Student Journalist Free Speech Act.
Opinions
Muslim Girls Against Co-Ed Swim Gym
It’s disrespectful to the Muslim girls of Stuyvesant to be forced between sacrificing their modesty or not receiving their Stuyvesant diploma, simply because of the administration’s uncalled-for removal of the girls-only swim gym cohort.
Opinions
Cars Are The Cancer of America
It’s time for America to fix the loud and dirty mistakes of its past and invest in cities, with national infrastructure as its priority, not cars.
Sports
Artificial Greatness
By Ahmed Radwan
Over the past four years, the Brooklyn Nets’ ambitions to build a superteam have finally come to an end, with both Irving and Durant out the door.
Opinions
The Past is Now the Present
The Armenian genocide, Nanjing Massacre, and Korean comfort stations were all atrocities that occurred in the 20th century that still play a role in world politics today as governments refuse to acknowledge the victims, pay reparations, and educate students.
Sports
The Return of the G.O.A.T.
By Anas Ahmed
With the new year came the return of the UFC’s greatest fighter of all time, Jon “Bones” Jones, as he looked to improve his legacy with the addition of the heavyweight title.
Features
Cat’s Out of the (Book) Bag
What single item in a Stuyvesant student’s backpack (excluding phone, keys, wallet, and laptop) would they choose to bring to school if the rest of its contents were off-limits?
Sports
Season Recap: Boys’ JV Basketball
By Ty Anant
The Runnin’ Rebels had a promising season, with a 13-3 regular season record and a playoff berth.
Features
From Sunrise to Sunset: The Lives of Muslim Students During Ramadan
By Hifza Kaleem
Examining how Stuyvesant’s Muslim students balance religious obligations with academics and extracurriculars during Ramadan.
Sports
JV Baseball: JV Peglegs Hitting it Out of the Park
By Adrian Veto
Coming off an undefeated season, the JV Peglegs are looking to continue their dominance and further the Stuyvesant baseball agenda.
Features
The Heart That Holds the Stethoscope
The path to becoming a doctor has the potential to be incredibly rewarding, but with the obstacles and grueling work along the way, it is important to analyze your motivations for pursuing a career in medicine before dedicating your life to it.
Sports
An Empire Streak
By Jared Lee
Though their win streak has come to an end, if the Knicks can keep up their level of play and remain injury-free, they could make a deep playoff run this year.
Arts and Entertainment
rich people = bad?
By Alexander Hinchliffe, Kostantina Tsahalis
A commentary on the recent influx of films satirizing the wealthy.
Science
The Congested Brain
By Erica Wong
Air pollution is a common trend around the world, but many fail to realize the consequences of inhaling exhaust until scientists uncover the truth: air pollution can cause brain damage.
News
Stuyvesant Student Union Established New Spring Clubs and Pubs Fair
By Abigail Cho, Zoey Marcus, Elaine Wong
Organizers and club leaders share their goals and experiences with the newly created Spring Club and Pub Fair
Sports
PSAL All-Access Brings Athletes to Stuyvesant
By Ava Quarles
The PSAL’s new All-Access program is having an immediate effect on Stuyvesant spring athletics and will have significant implications for the future of the PSAL.
Science
The American West is Running Out Of Water
The seven states that receive water from the Colorado River are facing a crisis as river reservoirs are depleted faster than they can be replenished naturally. In order to supply residents with the necessary water, states will need to make large water use cuts, but there is no current plan for this.
Arts and Entertainment
Survivor: A Miracle of Cable Television
For over 20 years, Survivor has harmonized danger and raw emotion to put the “real” in reality TV. By doing so, it has maintained a monumental audience that allows it to continue to thrive today.
Sports
UCL Quarter-Finals Power Rankings
By Duncan Park, Soham Mukherjee
In another edition of The Spectator’s UEFA Champions League power rankings, be sure to find out who’s making it, who’s not, and who we think are the dark horses to win it all.
Science
IQ Tests: Measure of Prestige or Scam?
By James Li
The concept of IQ has long been synonymous with intelligence. However, in recent decades, this misconception has slowly been revealed.
Humor
Stuyle: Drip or Drab?
By Malk Agha
A light-hearted critique of Stuyvesant’s recent clothing trends.
Humor
Ferry’s & Terry’s Shut Down After Owners Vanish!
By Ryan Peng
Ferry’s and Terry’s are mysteriously closed down, prompting a frantic investigation. What will the investigators find?
Arts and Entertainment
Red Moon in Venus: A Celestial Analysis of Passion
By Benson Chen
Kali Uchis returns to music to create her most thematically focused album yet—a love letter to love itself—on Red Moon in Venus.
Humor
Stuy Sleepers
By Tara Suri
At Stuy, everyone hopes to get even one extra minute of sleep, and when the opportunity arises, you choose from a plethora of options. As an insider, I’ve ranked the best and worst ways to sleep in class.
Sports
Acing Alex
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Meet Alexander Hagiu, senior and co-captain of the Stuyvesant Hitmen!
Humor
Love at First ID Scan (Stuyvesant X Reader) (HighSchool!AU)
By Eshaal Ubaid
When a bad boy with no safety schools and a polite gentleman who does the bare minimum collide with Y/N, who will she choose?
Science
James Webb: Unlocking Our Universe’s Past
By Michelle Ng
The James Webb Space Telescope with a background of the galaxy
Science
From Theory to Reality: The Intersection of Physics and Mathematics
By Aareeb Jamil
This article elaborates on some of the branches of math relevant to physics and explores their scientific applications.
Humor
The Shows That Shaped Us
By Gabriella Hoefner, Virgenya Zhu
What your favorite childhood TV show says about you.
Arts and Entertainment
Watching the Masses
By Munem Tajwar
How does media distribution affect the consumption of television?