News
The Spectator’s Investigation into Senior Caucus Tickets 2023
By Rebecca Bao, Phoebe Buckwalter
The Spectator’s Investigation into Senior Caucus Tickets 2023. The Spectator published digitally that it will not be endorsing any Senior Caucus tickets this spring due to questionable communication among all three tickets.
Science
From Fuzzy to Clear: PRIMO for Messier 87
By Michelle Ng
New ways of utilizing machine learning have allowed for previously cloudy images of celestial bodies to become clearer, enhancing scientists’ understanding of interactions of matter within galaxies.
Science
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Promise of Lab-Grown Blood
By Ryan Lin
With blood shortages occurring all around the world, scientists are developing lab-grown blood in hopes of providing an alternative blood supply.
News
Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The Spanish Honors Society held an induction ceremony recently for new members. Art/photo requests: Pictures from the ceremony of students getting inducted
Arts and Entertainment
In Search of the “Perfect” Album
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Arts & Entertainment Department may not always agree on the most talented artists or most iconic musical masterpieces, but there is one thing we all agree on: a “perfect” album is hard to come by. Here are the works that meet our standard of “perfect.”
Arts and Entertainment
To Hate Is to Be Human: Anger and Vulnerability in Beef
By Dorothy Ha
Director Lee Sung Jin crafts a masterful, mind-warping, and marvelously malicious feud in his new show, Beef.
Arts and Entertainment
Fake Drake and the AI Debate
By Somerset Seidenberg, Alexander Hinchliffe
The recent influx of AI-generated songs brings implications for the future of copyright in the music industry and has started a conversation on what makes a song truly human.
Arts and Entertainment
The Art of Resistance
In the tapestry of human history, art has emerged as a resounding force capable of transcending the boundaries of language, culture, and time.
Features
Waffles, Screaming Goats, and Soy Milk: How Stuyvesant Students Celebrate the Women in Their Lives on Mother’s Day and Beyond
In honor of Mother’s Day, Stuyvesant students shout-out the important women in their lives and describe how they celebrate them.
Arts and Entertainment
Appease the Audience
By Munem Tajwar, Tessa Kolovarsky
In the age of the internet, how much power does social media yield over Hollywood?
Arts and Entertainment
In Search of the “Perfect” Album
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Arts & Entertainment Department may not always agree on the most talented artists or most iconic musical masterpieces, but there is one thing we all agree on: a “perfect” album is hard to come by. Here are the works that meet our standard of “perfect.”
Opinions
Eric Adams Should Not Have Attended the PA’s Spring Gala
Mayor Adams attended Stuyvesant’s biggest fundraiser of the year just five days after being silent on the murder of Jordan Neely on the F train.
Features
Stemming Away From My Cultural Roots
By Suyeon Ryu
The word “assimilated” isn’t an insult to me, but rather a reminder of the conscious choice I made to embrace American values.
Features
Swimming Against the Tide: Muslim Girls Respond to the Removal of Girls-Only Swim Gym
By Ayesha Talukder, Hifza Kaleem
A deeper dive into the removal of girls-only swim gym and its effect on female Muslim students.
Opinions
Why the Divide?: A Fractured Royal Family Fails to Heal Royal Rifts
By Sasha Kirby
In a nation that is viewed so synonymously with the crown, why did this coronation divide the population to such an extent?
Opinions
Lose Things, Not Yourself
Though losing things is a normal occurrence, repeatedly losing items can have an emotional toll on us. We shouldn’t put heavy mental consequences on losing things and understand it’s often out of our control.
Opinions
The Myth of Overdiagnosis
Women and minorities are going dangerous undiagnosed, so why is there so much concern about overdiagnosis?
Opinions
The Bystander Effect in NYC: More Good Than Harm
The Bystander Effect is saving lives in the NYC subway system.
Sports
Fabulous Flipping
By Tomas Levani
The varsity stunt team had a promising season, boasting a 7-3 record.
Features
Our Bodies Don’t Operate on the School’s Clockwork: Why Students Need Bathroom Freedom
Some teachers prevent or discourage students from using the bathroom during class, defending their methods as a way to help students learn, but these policies can hurt students, both physically and psychologically.
News
2023 SU Sophomore Caucus Endorsements and Coverage
2023 SU Sophomore Caucus Endorsements and Coverage
Science
Wait, He’s Actually Alive?—The Science Behind Frankenstein
Though the novel Frankenstein (1816) by Mary Shelley may seem outlandish and fictional, its narrative is firmly inspired by 18th- and 19th-century scientific practices.
Science
Stop Making Me Yawn
By Jayden Zhang
Learning about the theories related to yawning fosters a better understanding of why humans yawn and why this seemingly disrespectful gesture is so significant.
Science
Is the Grass(-fed Beef) Greener on the Other Side?
By Olivia Zheng
When you look at the metrics and methane, not really.
News
Board of Elections Holds Contested SU Elections For the First Time in Three Years
By Rahul Kissoon, Judy Namkoong, Grace Jung
Reflections on the first SU election in three years, along with Amanda Cissé and Fin Ying’s plans for the upcoming year.
Features
Something Doesn’t Add Up: The AP Precalculus Controversy
By Ankita Saha
Student perspectives on mandated AP Precalculus starting in the fall of 2023.
News
Stuyvesant Wins National Math Forecasting Tournament
Stuyvesant teams take first and second place at the National Forecasting Tournament.
News
New AP Courses Offered Starting in the 2023-2024 School Year
The Stuyvesant administration introduces AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus to the Stuyvesant curriculum.
Arts and Entertainment
Marvel Is Back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
By Sofia Sen
With its perfect blend of humor, action, and drama, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has reassured fans that there is still hope for the franchise.
Arts and Entertainment
Stuyvesant’s Muralistic HeArt
By Sophia He
Stuyvesant High School’s lesser-known aptitude for art is brilliantly showcased through the school’s many murals.
Arts and Entertainment
The Woman in the Mirror: How Representations of Female Vanity Have (Not) Evolved
In modern times, the idea of female vanity continues to align with the path set by men centuries ago, growing more demeaning and provocative with time. The concept of vanity has evolved over time, but the continued emphasis on women’s obsession with their looks remains unaltered.
Arts and Entertainment
An Ultimate Showdown Between the WGA and the AMPTP
There are several issues at the heart of the nation’s ongoing writers strike, but the most prevalent of these include demands for higher pay and a more stable pay structure, fairer deals and contracts, and clear guidelines around the usage of AI.
Features
Giving (Extra) Credit Where It’s Due
By Leah Riegel, Adeline Sauberli
Stuyvesant students consume extra credit like it’s candy, but is there a downside to the sugar high?
Features
Through the Labyrinth: Navigating AP Course Selections
By Rhea Malhotra, Seth Fenton, Hifza Kaleem
Discussing the stressful process of AP course selections and how students navigate it.
Opinions
“Eat a Meal in Silence”: How Homeroom’s Mental Health Activities Fail To Address Student Stress
The Spectator delves into how homeroom’s mental health activities fail to address student stress.
Arts and Entertainment
Oscillations, Onions, and the Most Overlooked Instrument in the Orchestra: The Viola
An exploration of the viola’s role in the music world—and the jokes that come with it.
Arts and Entertainment
A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
By Galen Jack
From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Opinions
The Cost of Education
By Joanne Hwang
Colleges and resources for school are more expensive than ever, and a student’s education is being dictated by the amount of money they have instead of their work ethic.
Opinions
#FeederSchool
The term “feeder school” has been commented on at least once under every Stuyvesant college commitment TikTok; the context that the phrase is used in often depreciates the efforts of students as well as promotes deceitful and racist stereotypes.
Features
Collect Your $3 From Facebook!
By Grace Jung
Facebook’s new lawsuit revealed that private data was stolen from users, Stuyvesant students included. Will the Stuyvesant community be able to fix their overdependence on Facebook, or will they sacrifice their security for their academic and social lives?
Sports
Azamat Kutlukov: More Than Just a Teammate
By Joseph Kim
To us, his teammates, Oz is more than just someone who we practice with, play pickup with, and eat at Taco Bell with. He’s more than just a teammate: He’s our friend.
Arts and Entertainment
A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
By Galen Jack
From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Features
From Tumbling to Teaching: Jenna Freytag’s Athletic Journey
By Theo Sassano, Eliza Oppenheimer
Physical education teacher and coach Jenna Freytag shares how her unique athletic background has shaped her approach to teaching.
Features
Peter’s Stuyvesant: Uncovering the History That Our School Is Built Upon
By Cathleen Xi
An analysis of how Peter Stuyvesant’s legacy impacts our school today and how problematic historical figures shape New York City’s cultural and physical landscapes.
Sports
The Perfect Catch: Glovin’ it
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Introducing Iravan Bhattacharyya, senior and co-captain of the varsity baseball team!
Sports
Unleash the Vipers
By Kaileen So
After once again maintaining their undefeated regular season streak, the Vipers strive for success while fueled by their unyielding team bond.
Sports
The Fall of the Phoenix Suns…Again
With the Suns being blown out in elimination games two seasons in a row, the front office definitely has a lot of work to do this off-season.
Sports
NHL Playoffs: Underdogs, Upsets, and Firsts
By Kai Russell
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not fail to entertain, as upsets galore now lead to Conference Finals full of storylines and expectations.
Sports
A Bright Future for the Greyducks
By Evan Wong
As the team continues to show improvement year after year with an incredibly strong roster of underclassmen, the future of the Greyducks is looking exceptionally bright.
Humor
The Vitamin D Initiative
By Sasha Ruinsky, Daniella Solomon
In an effort to get Stuyvesant’s seniors to touch grass, Principal Yu takes them on a camping trip, with disastrous results.
News
2023 SU Sophomore Caucus Endorsements and Coverage
2023 SU Sophomore Caucus Endorsements and Coverage
News
Stuygi Hosts Fungi and Engineering Event With Guest Speaker Brandon Bunt
By Matthew Huang, Andy Lau, Allison Zhao
Brandon Bunt was invited as a guest speaker by the Stuygi club, Stuyvesant’s fungi club for an event on May 10.
News
The Spectator’s Investigation into Senior Caucus Tickets 2023
By Rebecca Bao, Phoebe Buckwalter
The Spectator’s Investigation into Senior Caucus Tickets 2023. The Spectator published digitally that it will not be endorsing any Senior Caucus tickets this spring due to questionable communication among all three tickets.
Science
Wait, He’s Actually Alive?—The Science Behind Frankenstein
Though the novel Frankenstein (1816) by Mary Shelley may seem outlandish and fictional, its narrative is firmly inspired by 18th- and 19th-century scientific practices.
Science
From Fuzzy to Clear: PRIMO for Messier 87
By Michelle Ng
New ways of utilizing machine learning have allowed for previously cloudy images of celestial bodies to become clearer, enhancing scientists’ understanding of interactions of matter within galaxies.
Science
Stop Making Me Yawn
By Jayden Zhang
Learning about the theories related to yawning fosters a better understanding of why humans yawn and why this seemingly disrespectful gesture is so significant.
Science
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Promise of Lab-Grown Blood
By Ryan Lin
With blood shortages occurring all around the world, scientists are developing lab-grown blood in hopes of providing an alternative blood supply.
Science
Is the Grass(-fed Beef) Greener on the Other Side?
By Olivia Zheng
When you look at the metrics and methane, not really.
News
Board of Elections Holds Contested SU Elections For the First Time in Three Years
By Rahul Kissoon, Judy Namkoong, Grace Jung
Reflections on the first SU election in three years, along with Amanda Cissé and Fin Ying’s plans for the upcoming year.
Features
Something Doesn’t Add Up: The AP Precalculus Controversy
By Ankita Saha
Student perspectives on mandated AP Precalculus starting in the fall of 2023.
News
Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The Spanish Honors Society held an induction ceremony recently for new members. Art/photo requests: Pictures from the ceremony of students getting inducted
News
Stuyvesant Wins National Math Forecasting Tournament
Stuyvesant teams take first and second place at the National Forecasting Tournament.
Arts and Entertainment
In Search of the “Perfect” Album
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Arts & Entertainment Department may not always agree on the most talented artists or most iconic musical masterpieces, but there is one thing we all agree on: a “perfect” album is hard to come by. Here are the works that meet our standard of “perfect.”
News
New AP Courses Offered Starting in the 2023-2024 School Year
The Stuyvesant administration introduces AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus to the Stuyvesant curriculum.
Arts and Entertainment
Marvel Is Back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
By Sofia Sen
With its perfect blend of humor, action, and drama, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has reassured fans that there is still hope for the franchise.
Arts and Entertainment
To Hate Is to Be Human: Anger and Vulnerability in Beef
By Dorothy Ha
Director Lee Sung Jin crafts a masterful, mind-warping, and marvelously malicious feud in his new show, Beef.
Arts and Entertainment
Fake Drake and the AI Debate
By Somerset Seidenberg, Alexander Hinchliffe
The recent influx of AI-generated songs brings implications for the future of copyright in the music industry and has started a conversation on what makes a song truly human.
Arts and Entertainment
Stuyvesant’s Muralistic HeArt
By Sophia He
Stuyvesant High School’s lesser-known aptitude for art is brilliantly showcased through the school’s many murals.
Arts and Entertainment
The Art of Resistance
In the tapestry of human history, art has emerged as a resounding force capable of transcending the boundaries of language, culture, and time.
Arts and Entertainment
The Woman in the Mirror: How Representations of Female Vanity Have (Not) Evolved
In modern times, the idea of female vanity continues to align with the path set by men centuries ago, growing more demeaning and provocative with time. The concept of vanity has evolved over time, but the continued emphasis on women’s obsession with their looks remains unaltered.
Arts and Entertainment
An Ultimate Showdown Between the WGA and the AMPTP
There are several issues at the heart of the nation’s ongoing writers strike, but the most prevalent of these include demands for higher pay and a more stable pay structure, fairer deals and contracts, and clear guidelines around the usage of AI.
Arts and Entertainment
Oscillations, Onions, and the Most Overlooked Instrument in the Orchestra: The Viola
An exploration of the viola’s role in the music world—and the jokes that come with it.
Arts and Entertainment
A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
By Galen Jack
From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Opinions
The Cost of Education
By Joanne Hwang
Colleges and resources for school are more expensive than ever, and a student’s education is being dictated by the amount of money they have instead of their work ethic.
Opinions
#FeederSchool
The term “feeder school” has been commented on at least once under every Stuyvesant college commitment TikTok; the context that the phrase is used in often depreciates the efforts of students as well as promotes deceitful and racist stereotypes.
Features
Waffles, Screaming Goats, and Soy Milk: How Stuyvesant Students Celebrate the Women in Their Lives on Mother’s Day and Beyond
In honor of Mother’s Day, Stuyvesant students shout-out the important women in their lives and describe how they celebrate them.
Arts and Entertainment
Appease the Audience
By Munem Tajwar, Tessa Kolovarsky
In the age of the internet, how much power does social media yield over Hollywood?
Arts and Entertainment
In Search of the “Perfect” Album
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Arts & Entertainment Department may not always agree on the most talented artists or most iconic musical masterpieces, but there is one thing we all agree on: a “perfect” album is hard to come by. Here are the works that meet our standard of “perfect.”
Opinions
Eric Adams Should Not Have Attended the PA’s Spring Gala
Mayor Adams attended Stuyvesant’s biggest fundraiser of the year just five days after being silent on the murder of Jordan Neely on the F train.
Features
Stemming Away From My Cultural Roots
By Suyeon Ryu
The word “assimilated” isn’t an insult to me, but rather a reminder of the conscious choice I made to embrace American values.
Features
Swimming Against the Tide: Muslim Girls Respond to the Removal of Girls-Only Swim Gym
By Ayesha Talukder, Hifza Kaleem
A deeper dive into the removal of girls-only swim gym and its effect on female Muslim students.
Opinions
Why the Divide?: A Fractured Royal Family Fails to Heal Royal Rifts
By Sasha Kirby
In a nation that is viewed so synonymously with the crown, why did this coronation divide the population to such an extent?
Opinions
Lose Things, Not Yourself
Though losing things is a normal occurrence, repeatedly losing items can have an emotional toll on us. We shouldn’t put heavy mental consequences on losing things and understand it’s often out of our control.
Opinions
The Myth of Overdiagnosis
Women and minorities are going dangerous undiagnosed, so why is there so much concern about overdiagnosis?
Features
Collect Your $3 From Facebook!
By Grace Jung
Facebook’s new lawsuit revealed that private data was stolen from users, Stuyvesant students included. Will the Stuyvesant community be able to fix their overdependence on Facebook, or will they sacrifice their security for their academic and social lives?
Opinions
The Bystander Effect in NYC: More Good Than Harm
The Bystander Effect is saving lives in the NYC subway system.
Sports
Azamat Kutlukov: More Than Just a Teammate
By Joseph Kim
To us, his teammates, Oz is more than just someone who we practice with, play pickup with, and eat at Taco Bell with. He’s more than just a teammate: He’s our friend.
Arts and Entertainment
A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
By Galen Jack
From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Sports
Fabulous Flipping
By Tomas Levani
The varsity stunt team had a promising season, boasting a 7-3 record.
Features
From Tumbling to Teaching: Jenna Freytag’s Athletic Journey
By Theo Sassano, Eliza Oppenheimer
Physical education teacher and coach Jenna Freytag shares how her unique athletic background has shaped her approach to teaching.
Features
Our Bodies Don’t Operate on the School’s Clockwork: Why Students Need Bathroom Freedom
Some teachers prevent or discourage students from using the bathroom during class, defending their methods as a way to help students learn, but these policies can hurt students, both physically and psychologically.
Features
Peter’s Stuyvesant: Uncovering the History That Our School Is Built Upon
By Cathleen Xi
An analysis of how Peter Stuyvesant’s legacy impacts our school today and how problematic historical figures shape New York City’s cultural and physical landscapes.
Sports
The Perfect Catch: Glovin’ it
By Yashna Patel, Frederik Schutz
Introducing Iravan Bhattacharyya, senior and co-captain of the varsity baseball team!
Sports
Unleash the Vipers
By Kaileen So
After once again maintaining their undefeated regular season streak, the Vipers strive for success while fueled by their unyielding team bond.
Features
Giving (Extra) Credit Where It’s Due
By Leah Riegel, Adeline Sauberli
Stuyvesant students consume extra credit like it’s candy, but is there a downside to the sugar high?
Sports
The Fall of the Phoenix Suns…Again
With the Suns being blown out in elimination games two seasons in a row, the front office definitely has a lot of work to do this off-season.
Sports
NHL Playoffs: Underdogs, Upsets, and Firsts
By Kai Russell
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not fail to entertain, as upsets galore now lead to Conference Finals full of storylines and expectations.
Features
Through the Labyrinth: Navigating AP Course Selections
By Rhea Malhotra, Seth Fenton, Hifza Kaleem
Discussing the stressful process of AP course selections and how students navigate it.
Sports
A Bright Future for the Greyducks
By Evan Wong
As the team continues to show improvement year after year with an incredibly strong roster of underclassmen, the future of the Greyducks is looking exceptionally bright.
