Opinions
That’s My Sport
Imperialism has stripped popular sports of their roots, and misremembering the history of these sports will only perpetuate this imperialistic damage.
Features
Rehearsing After Hours: An Analysis of Mandatory Afterschool Music Rehearsals
By Mark Ionis
An examination of the afterschool chorus and band rehearsals that students are required to attend outside of normal class hours.
Arts and Entertainment
Only Heaven Knows
By Benson Chen
PinkPantheress attempts to create a larger-than-life concept album in Heaven Knows; she is primarily successful.
Humor
Stuyvesant Student Wins City Council Race
By Muhib Muhib
A Stuyvesant student unexpectedly wins a city council race by write-in votes and the city and the Stuyvesant community are shocked.
Opinions
Dolphins and the Intermediate Value Theorem
Math classes should incorporate more creative assignments.
Opinions
“Girl” Crunching and Munching
By Alexa Leahy
The unintentional consequences of trends such as “girl math” and “girl dinner” have led to the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes for women of all ages.
Opinions
Now Might Be the Time for Art to Embrace AI
By Sasha Kirby
Art is a reflection of its environment, and as AI inevitably expands into every professional space, it will find its way into the art industry.
Opinions
Oil Doomsday?
The recent $60 million oil deal is a sign that the fossil fuel industry doesn’t fear its replacement.
News
Pixar Animator Dr. Theodore Kim Speaks at Stuyvesant
Mr. Wrigley hosted a speaker event with 3D animator Dr. Theodore Kim on November 9.
Sports
The Dawn of the Premier League
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
Sports
The King With No Cup
By Khush Wadhwa
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
Arts and Entertainment
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Arts and Entertainment
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Arts and Entertainment
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Features
Slamming the Mic: Madeline Hutchinson On Being an NYC and NYS Youth Poet Laureate Finalist
A profile of New York City and New York State Youth Poet Laureate finalist Madeline Hutchinson and her experiences during the program.
Features
@stuy.crunchy: Hiding Behind a Screen
By Grace Jung, Rachel Uh, William Chen
An investigation into the harmful consequences of confessions accounts like @Stuy.Crunchy, which posted gossip and criticism targeting specific students.
Sports
Resilient Mimbas Remain Optimistic After an Early End to Their Fall Season
By Jack Cao
Despite a season that ended prematurely, the Stuyvesant Mimbas showed a lot of character in their campaign and are still looking set for the future.
Sports
Girona: La Liga’s Shock Title Contender
By Ben Rudinski
But as the season unfolds, one thing is certain: Girona is sure to pose a challenge to the title aspirations of football giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid, potentially making a lasting impact on La Liga for decades to come.
Sports
The Deserved Sparring Ticket
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing team, the Cobras, has been leading with another near-perfect season. After two undefeated seasons and a second-place finish last year, the current roster has locked down a well-deserved spot within their divisional playoffs.
Sports
A New Chapter: Cricket World Cup 2023
By Saradindu Ahmed, Soham Mukherjee
Amidst the thrilling clashes and unexpected upsets, the 2023 Cricket World Cup unfolds as a spectacle of skill, determination, and national pride, captivating audiences worldwide and defining a new era in the sport.
Features
Bearing Polar Bear
By Ayesha Talukder, Cathleen Xi, Sophie Zhou
Some Stuyvesant sophomores were programmed for Polar Bear—a physically demanding physical education elective that involves running outdoors in a variety of weather conditions—without ever ranking it during course selections.
Sports
Bowling Over the Competition
By Kai Russell
Despite a second-round playoff exit, the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity bowling team made major strides in a season that saw them place first in their division.
Science
Start Holding Your Breath: Unexpected Exposure to Second-Hand Smoking
By Grace Jung
A deep dive into the dangerous health consequences of secondhand smoke.
Science
The Joy of Sleep Deprivation
By Erica Wong
While a continuous lack of sleep may hinder our health, new research has shown that mild sleep deprivation could rapidly reverse depressive side effects for a short period of time.
Humor
Totally Outta Pocket: Quotes from Stuyvesant Teachers
By Eshaal Ubaid
A crowdsourced montage of wise words from our dearest educators!
Features
Sleigh Bells Jingling, Taste Buds Tingling
The favorite holiday dishes of Stuyvesant students.
News
Stuyvesant Cancels Administration of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A
By Anna Zheng, Christina Wang, Rahul Kissoon
Students and faculty react to the cancellation of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A exam.
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Stunted Sports Culture
Instead of looking at athletics as contradictory to Stuyvesant’s academic reputation, we should recognize them as an extension of it—another example of Stuyvesant students’ boundless talent and willpower to succeed.
Science
Gatorade: Is It Worth the Hype?
By Ryan Yang
Gatorade is marketed as an effective sports drink that replenishes and hydrates the body. However, it is not actually the best option for most athletes.
Features
Musical Chairs: Understanding Limited Library Seating
By Ada Gordon, Adeline Sauberli, Ankita Saha, Shana Tam
The library is a space many students prefer for studying because of its quiet atmosphere and ample resources. But because of its popularity, it gets filled up quickly.
News
Stuyvesant’s Competitive Coding Club To Attend UPenn PClassic Competition
By Daniel Sokolovsky , Dinara Gargu, Matthew Huang
The Competitive Coding Club (CCC) is attending the PClassic this year on December 2, a coding competition held at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia
Sports
A New Elective: Foundations of Sports
By Ava Quarles
A new elective called Foundations of Sports may be introduced to Stuyvesant this spring semester, teaching leadership skills through athletics.
Science
From Smoke To Diamonds: Transforming CO2 to Precious Gems
By Elma Khan
A revolutionary environmentally-conscious process has allowed for the production of synthetic diamonds using carbon dioxide from the air.
Arts and Entertainment
What’s Happening to Pixar?
Pixar’s increased reliance on sequels in recent years has become a major critique of the studio.
Arts and Entertainment
Santa’s Sack is a Mixed Bag on Sabrina Carpenter’s fruitcake
Sabrina Carpenter set out to write a “Christ-smash,” to mixed success.
Humor
The Real Reason For Two-Factor Verification
The Spectator investigates a possible reason for the mandated two-factor verification policy.
Science
The Bacteria (And Worms) That Can Save the World
Bacteria and mealworms are possible saviors to our plastic and rubber pollution crises.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Its Second Annual Diwali/Garba Festival
On Wednesday, November 22, Stuyvesant hosted its second annual Diwali/Garba Festival, celebrating the festival of lights, the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Features
Slamming the Mic: Madeline Hutchinson On Being an NYC and NYS Youth Poet Laureate Finalist
A profile of New York City and New York State Youth Poet Laureate finalist Madeline Hutchinson and her experiences during the program.
Opinions
That’s My Sport
Imperialism has stripped popular sports of their roots, and misremembering the history of these sports will only perpetuate this imperialistic damage.
Features
@stuy.crunchy: Hiding Behind a Screen
By Grace Jung, Rachel Uh, William Chen
An investigation into the harmful consequences of confessions accounts like @Stuy.Crunchy, which posted gossip and criticism targeting specific students.
Features
Rehearsing After Hours: An Analysis of Mandatory Afterschool Music Rehearsals
By Mark Ionis
An examination of the afterschool chorus and band rehearsals that students are required to attend outside of normal class hours.
Arts and Entertainment
Only Heaven Knows
By Benson Chen
PinkPantheress attempts to create a larger-than-life concept album in Heaven Knows; she is primarily successful.
Sports
Resilient Mimbas Remain Optimistic After an Early End to Their Fall Season
By Jack Cao
Despite a season that ended prematurely, the Stuyvesant Mimbas showed a lot of character in their campaign and are still looking set for the future.
Humor
Stuyvesant Student Wins City Council Race
By Muhib Muhib
A Stuyvesant student unexpectedly wins a city council race by write-in votes and the city and the Stuyvesant community are shocked.
Sports
Girona: La Liga’s Shock Title Contender
By Ben Rudinski
But as the season unfolds, one thing is certain: Girona is sure to pose a challenge to the title aspirations of football giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid, potentially making a lasting impact on La Liga for decades to come.
Opinions
Dolphins and the Intermediate Value Theorem
Math classes should incorporate more creative assignments.
Opinions
“Girl” Crunching and Munching
By Alexa Leahy
The unintentional consequences of trends such as “girl math” and “girl dinner” have led to the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes for women of all ages.
Opinions
Now Might Be the Time for Art to Embrace AI
By Sasha Kirby
Art is a reflection of its environment, and as AI inevitably expands into every professional space, it will find its way into the art industry.
Opinions
Oil Doomsday?
The recent $60 million oil deal is a sign that the fossil fuel industry doesn’t fear its replacement.
News
Pixar Animator Dr. Theodore Kim Speaks at Stuyvesant
Mr. Wrigley hosted a speaker event with 3D animator Dr. Theodore Kim on November 9.
Sports
The Deserved Sparring Ticket
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing team, the Cobras, has been leading with another near-perfect season. After two undefeated seasons and a second-place finish last year, the current roster has locked down a well-deserved spot within their divisional playoffs.
Sports
A New Chapter: Cricket World Cup 2023
By Saradindu Ahmed, Soham Mukherjee
Amidst the thrilling clashes and unexpected upsets, the 2023 Cricket World Cup unfolds as a spectacle of skill, determination, and national pride, captivating audiences worldwide and defining a new era in the sport.
Sports
The Dawn of the Premier League
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
Sports
The King With No Cup
By Khush Wadhwa
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
Features
Bearing Polar Bear
By Ayesha Talukder, Cathleen Xi, Sophie Zhou
Some Stuyvesant sophomores were programmed for Polar Bear—a physically demanding physical education elective that involves running outdoors in a variety of weather conditions—without ever ranking it during course selections.
Arts and Entertainment
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Arts and Entertainment
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Arts and Entertainment
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Sports
Bowling Over the Competition
By Kai Russell
Despite a second-round playoff exit, the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity bowling team made major strides in a season that saw them place first in their division.
Arts and Entertainment
Wolves in Plain Sight: Killers of the Flower Moon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
Reunited with a familiar cast and crew, Martin Scorsese brings the history of the Osage Indian murders to life in epic form.
Opinions
I Have Something To Confess
By Virgenya Zhu
The culture of school gossip pages leads to the crossing of boundaries and establishes potentially dangerous patterns of social pressure. So why does it never seem to be fully left behind?
Science
Start Holding Your Breath: Unexpected Exposure to Second-Hand Smoking
By Grace Jung
A deep dive into the dangerous health consequences of secondhand smoke.
Arts and Entertainment
From the Outside Looking In: Shary Boyle
By Dorothy Ha
Shary Boyle deep dives into the complexities of the human identity in her solo art exhibit, Outside the Palace of Me.
Humor
Becoming The Grinch: The Limited Edition Guide to Saving Christmas
By Karen Chen
The Grinch’s guidebook explains three ways to save Christmas (for yourself).
Sports
A New Elective: Foundations of Sports
By Ava Quarles
A new elective called Foundations of Sports may be introduced to Stuyvesant this spring semester, teaching leadership skills through athletics.
Science
The Joy of Sleep Deprivation
By Erica Wong
While a continuous lack of sleep may hinder our health, new research has shown that mild sleep deprivation could rapidly reverse depressive side effects for a short period of time.
Science
From Smoke To Diamonds: Transforming CO2 to Precious Gems
By Elma Khan
A revolutionary environmentally-conscious process has allowed for the production of synthetic diamonds using carbon dioxide from the air.
Humor
Totally Outta Pocket: Quotes from Stuyvesant Teachers
By Eshaal Ubaid
A crowdsourced montage of wise words from our dearest educators!
Arts and Entertainment
What’s Happening to Pixar?
Pixar’s increased reliance on sequels in recent years has become a major critique of the studio.
Arts and Entertainment
Santa’s Sack is a Mixed Bag on Sabrina Carpenter’s fruitcake
Sabrina Carpenter set out to write a “Christ-smash,” to mixed success.
Features
Sleigh Bells Jingling, Taste Buds Tingling
The favorite holiday dishes of Stuyvesant students.
Humor
The Real Reason For Two-Factor Verification
The Spectator investigates a possible reason for the mandated two-factor verification policy.
News
Stuyvesant Cancels Administration of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A
By Anna Zheng, Christina Wang, Rahul Kissoon
Students and faculty react to the cancellation of the AMC 10A and AMC 12A exam.
Science
The Bacteria (And Worms) That Can Save the World
Bacteria and mealworms are possible saviors to our plastic and rubber pollution crises.
Science
Born Out of This World
By Sophie Zhao
Dutch Company SpaceBorn United proposes the use of special IVF technology to make human reproduction in space possible.
Opinions
Stuyvesant’s Stunted Sports Culture
Instead of looking at athletics as contradictory to Stuyvesant’s academic reputation, we should recognize them as an extension of it—another example of Stuyvesant students’ boundless talent and willpower to succeed.
Science
Gatorade: Is It Worth the Hype?
By Ryan Yang
Gatorade is marketed as an effective sports drink that replenishes and hydrates the body. However, it is not actually the best option for most athletes.
Features
Musical Chairs: Understanding Limited Library Seating
By Ada Gordon, Adeline Sauberli, Ankita Saha, Shana Tam
The library is a space many students prefer for studying because of its quiet atmosphere and ample resources. But because of its popularity, it gets filled up quickly.
News
Student Union Hosts Coat Drive for Students and New Yorkers
By Kara Yip, Ken Wakida, Stella Krajka, Talia Arcasoy
The Student Union organized a coat for students to donate and pick up winter coats.