Volume 114 Issue 12

News

SING! by the Numbers

The Spectator’s News Department provides the budget breakdown for the SING! 2024 productions.

Science

Unlocking of a "Dead" Galaxy from the Dawn of Time

Peering into the depths of our solar system, astronomers confront the daunting reality: we barely scratch the surface of understanding the boundless void that surrounds us.

Science

Why We Don’t Stop Believin'

Cognitive biases make humans extremely susceptible to misinformation. Evolutionary advantages, brain activity, and human nature may help explain this vulnerability and provide insight into how it can be avoided.

Features

A Look Behind the Curtains: The Crews Behind SING!

A look into the dedication and work of SING! crews behind the scenes.

News

The Intern, the Marmalade, and the Robbery

Coordinated by Rayen Zhou and produced by Dale Heller, Johnny Liu, and Adeline Sauberli, this year’s Junior SING! took on a museum theme, telling the story of a high school reunion and robbery gone wrong.

Humor

Senior SING! Plunders Pants From the Competition

The Class of 2024 finally eeks out a SING! win, at the costs of the audience’s wills to live.

News

Sailing to the Summit

The Pirates of Senior SING! rode their U.S.S. ARRGH all the way to the class of 2024’s first SING! victory.

Sports

The Pinnacle of Motorsport - Formula One

Both an iconic and still growing sport, Formula One is full of exciting races that sports fans should keep their eyes on.

Humor

Help! I’m Trapped in the Junior SING! Exhibit, and Now I’m Forced to Watch PDA!

How unhinged can a night at the museum really be? Junior SING! shows you that… and then some!

Humor

Sophfrosh SING!: Holy Cow!

We loved the cows so much! Oh, and there were also some songs and dances, I guess? Sorry, I fell asleep.

News

Wildin’ Out in the Wild West

The Spectator’s review of SophFrosh SING!

Arts and Entertainment

SING! Playlist

‎

Opinions

The Road to November 2024

President Biden’s State of the Union Address in early March addressed many of the major problems the United States currently faces involving our Congress, involvement in international affairs, reproductive rights, and more. Politicians will be forced to address these issues not only in the midst of the presidential election, but also within the upcoming years as city and state elections will inevitably occur.

Arts and Entertainment

Girl, Ravenous: Female Cannibalism in Media

An investigation into the grotesque film craze sweeping the zeitgeist: women who are hungry for something they shouldn’t be.

Sports

We Need One Mascot

Stuyvesant needs one mascot, and it doesn’t have to be the Peglegs.

Opinions

The Dangers of Alabama's IVF Decision

Alabama's recent Supreme Court decision surrounding the status of embryos as persons has caused a disaster throughout the state's entire IVF system. These theocratic shockwaves have the potential to spread to many other states and damage tens of millions.

News

Stuy AP Bio Classes Go To DNALC

Stuyvesant AP Bio students went to DNALC.

Opinions

Are Fairytales PG-13?

Fairy tales have much darker underlying themes than they appear to have and should be taught to students much more carefully, in a way that acknowledges their problematic aspects.

Arts and Entertainment

Goings On Around Town #1

Five NYC exhibitions you must see this month!

Features

Let’s Bake The World a Butter Place: Gender Roles and Minutes Gifts

A deep dive into the pros and cons of minutes, as well as the emerging pattern of gender roles in minutes gifts.

Humor

New Achievement Unlocked, Recently!

Staying overnight at school, you’re finally able to execute your master plan.

Humor

Newsbeet

News

Stuy Martial Arts Begins Practicing at Dojo Near Stuyvesant

Stuy Martial Arts finds a local dojo, the Krav Maga institute, where they began to train in early November.

Opinions

El Salvador’s Drastic Crime Rate Reduction: At What Cost?

Although El Salvador’s new president aims to crack down on gang violence, it is important to consider the costs of mass incarceration.

Opinions

Loving Latin

The Latin language is oftentimes relegated to elite scholars and antiquated religious clergy, yet we should appreciate its timeless texts and the experiences that come from the class.

Opinions

The Long-Needed Embracing of Islam in the West

Explaining the positive change in mentality when it comes to Islam in the Western world.

Opinions

Chinatown is NOT for Sale!

As the new jail in Chinatown begins construction, residents fear what the building could mean for the neighborhood's future.

Sports

Reviewing the Runnin’ Rebels

Despite starting four freshmen and struggling with a lack of height, the Rebels showed unwavering determination and gave it their all on the court this season.

Sports

Sportsbeat

Issue 12 Sportsbeat

News

SING! by the Numbers

The Spectator’s News Department provides the budget breakdown for the SING! 2024 productions.

Science

Bilingualism on the Brain

Multilingualism, beyond cultural and educational benefits, may have effects on the brain that could improve cognitive function throughout life.

Opinions

Boycotts and Strikes: A Misguided American Mess

As uninformed and untargeted boycotts and strikes continue to arise across the nation to advocate for ceasefires or to pressure Israel, it's important to take a step back and realize that they’re not accomplishing the intended goal.

Sports

Why The Stuyvesant Lemurs Deserve Your Attention

The Stuyvesant boys’ gymnastics team was unable to repeat as champions, but they nevertheless enjoyed a strong season and are set up well for the future.

Sports

Analyzing the Stuyvesant Spartans’ 2023/24 Season

A bright future lies ahead for the Stuyvesant Spartans.

News

Senior Andrew Li’s Guest Essay on Canning Published in The New York Times

Senior Andrew Li’s guest essay, titled “My Grandpa Redeemed Cans for Money. He Deserved A Raise.,” was published in The New York Times (NYT) on February 18.

Sports

Serving, Smacking, and Smashing Balls

Meet the captain of the girls’ table tennis team, Cindy Ye!

News

SING! by the Numbers

The Spectator’s News Department provides the budget breakdown for the SING! 2024 productions.

Science

Astronaut Cognitive Issues: Houston, Are the Neurons Ready to Take Off?

An overlooked side of being an astronaut is their mental health, specifically cognitive issues, and how these can stem from space radiation and prolonged microgravity.

Science

Unlocking of a "Dead" Galaxy from the Dawn of Time

Peering into the depths of our solar system, astronomers confront the daunting reality: we barely scratch the surface of understanding the boundless void that surrounds us.

Science

Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atomic Bomb

Oppenheimer is a complicated historical figure who raises important questions about science in society.

Science

Why We Don’t Stop Believin'

Cognitive biases make humans extremely susceptible to misinformation. Evolutionary advantages, brain activity, and human nature may help explain this vulnerability and provide insight into how it can be avoided.

Features

A Look Behind the Curtains: The Crews Behind SING!

A look into the dedication and work of SING! crews behind the scenes.

News

The Intern, the Marmalade, and the Robbery

Coordinated by Rayen Zhou and produced by Dale Heller, Johnny Liu, and Adeline Sauberli, this year’s Junior SING! took on a museum theme, telling the story of a high school reunion and robbery gone wrong.

Humor

Senior SING! Plunders Pants From the Competition

The Class of 2024 finally eeks out a SING! win, at the costs of the audience’s wills to live.

News

Sailing to the Summit

The Pirates of Senior SING! rode their U.S.S. ARRGH all the way to the class of 2024’s first SING! victory.

Sports

The Successes and Setbacks of UFC 300

Even though UFC 300 faced major setbacks and failed to reach the expectations set by company president Dana White, the UFC 300 will go down as one of the greatest fight cards in UFC history as it celebrates the company’s past, present, and future with some of their biggest names featured from the early prelims to the main event

Humor

SING: The Board Game is Coming to a Store Near You!

SING has been board-game-ified! Read on to learn how to play this exciting new game!

Sports

The Pinnacle of Motorsport - Formula One

Both an iconic and still growing sport, Formula One is full of exciting races that sports fans should keep their eyes on.

Humor

Help! I’m Trapped in the Junior SING! Exhibit, and Now I’m Forced to Watch PDA!

How unhinged can a night at the museum really be? Junior SING! shows you that… and then some!

Humor

Sophfrosh SING!: Holy Cow!

We loved the cows so much! Oh, and there were also some songs and dances, I guess? Sorry, I fell asleep.

News

Wildin’ Out in the Wild West

The Spectator’s review of SophFrosh SING!

Arts and Entertainment

SING! Playlist

‎

Science

The Science Behind Rejection

Rejection, though a painful process physically and neurologically, is an important experience for students to learn and grow from.

Opinions

The Road to November 2024

President Biden’s State of the Union Address in early March addressed many of the major problems the United States currently faces involving our Congress, involvement in international affairs, reproductive rights, and more. Politicians will be forced to address these issues not only in the midst of the presidential election, but also within the upcoming years as city and state elections will inevitably occur.

Arts and Entertainment

Girl, Ravenous: Female Cannibalism in Media

An investigation into the grotesque film craze sweeping the zeitgeist: women who are hungry for something they shouldn’t be.

Arts and Entertainment

A Return to the Harlem Renaissance

A walk-through of the epoch-making, culturally-enriching exhibition, The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sports

We Need One Mascot

Stuyvesant needs one mascot, and it doesn’t have to be the Peglegs.

Arts and Entertainment

Teen Beats #1: Maxxant

At just 16 years old, Max Martinez, who performs under the stage alias maxxant, emerges as an innovative force in New York City’s music scene.

Opinions

The Dangers of Alabama's IVF Decision

Alabama's recent Supreme Court decision surrounding the status of embryos as persons has caused a disaster throughout the state's entire IVF system. These theocratic shockwaves have the potential to spread to many other states and damage tens of millions.

News

Stuy AP Bio Classes Go To DNALC

Stuyvesant AP Bio students went to DNALC.

Opinions

Are Fairytales PG-13?

Fairy tales have much darker underlying themes than they appear to have and should be taught to students much more carefully, in a way that acknowledges their problematic aspects.

Arts and Entertainment

She’s “Done With Caring,” so She Made a Whole Album About it

Ariana Grande’s meditations on the cyclical nature somewhat pan out on her concept album eternal sunshine.

Arts and Entertainment

Tomer Hanuka’s Polychromatic Fantasy

The Society of Illustrators presented a collection of digital artist Tomer Hanuka’s illustrations from the past decade

Arts and Entertainment

In Search of the Spice (and a New Genre?)

In Dune II, Villeneuve creates a spectacle film adapting an action-packed but sometimes difficult-to-interpret novel.

Arts and Entertainment

Goings On Around Town #1

Five NYC exhibitions you must see this month!

Features

Ramadan Reflections: The Balancing Act

The tragedies and catastrophes unfolding across the globe this Ramadan have caused me to reflect on my own experiences and actions.

Features

Let’s Bake The World a Butter Place: Gender Roles and Minutes Gifts

A deep dive into the pros and cons of minutes, as well as the emerging pattern of gender roles in minutes gifts.

Humor

New Achievement Unlocked, Recently!

Staying overnight at school, you’re finally able to execute your master plan.

Humor

Newsbeet

News

Stuy Martial Arts Begins Practicing at Dojo Near Stuyvesant

Stuy Martial Arts finds a local dojo, the Krav Maga institute, where they began to train in early November.

Science

Bilingualism on the Brain

Multilingualism, beyond cultural and educational benefits, may have effects on the brain that could improve cognitive function throughout life.

Opinions

El Salvador’s Drastic Crime Rate Reduction: At What Cost?

Although El Salvador’s new president aims to crack down on gang violence, it is important to consider the costs of mass incarceration.

Opinions

Boycotts and Strikes: A Misguided American Mess

As uninformed and untargeted boycotts and strikes continue to arise across the nation to advocate for ceasefires or to pressure Israel, it's important to take a step back and realize that they’re not accomplishing the intended goal.

Opinions

Loving Latin

The Latin language is oftentimes relegated to elite scholars and antiquated religious clergy, yet we should appreciate its timeless texts and the experiences that come from the class.

Opinions

The Long-Needed Embracing of Islam in the West

Explaining the positive change in mentality when it comes to Islam in the Western world.

Opinions

Chinatown is NOT for Sale!

As the new jail in Chinatown begins construction, residents fear what the building could mean for the neighborhood's future.

Sports

Why The Stuyvesant Lemurs Deserve Your Attention

The Stuyvesant boys’ gymnastics team was unable to repeat as champions, but they nevertheless enjoyed a strong season and are set up well for the future.

Sports

Analyzing the Stuyvesant Spartans’ 2023/24 Season

A bright future lies ahead for the Stuyvesant Spartans.

Sports

Reviewing the Runnin’ Rebels

Despite starting four freshmen and struggling with a lack of height, the Rebels showed unwavering determination and gave it their all on the court this season.

Sports

Sportsbeat

Issue 12 Sportsbeat

News

SING! by the Numbers

The Spectator’s News Department provides the budget breakdown for the SING! 2024 productions.