Sports
The Blueshirts are Back
The Blueshirts have been underperforming this season, but with a dominant January, are back in the playoff hunt.
Opinions
TikTok: Safe for Now
The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.
Humor
The BEST Ways to Get Rejected. Sorry, We Meant how to NEVER Get Rejected.
Well, we heard you want mad rizz? Don’t worry, The Spectator’s Humor department has you covered for this Valentine’s Day. We promise.
Humor
Vote YES! on Statewide Ballot Proposal Seven this Election
The Spectator proposes several amendments to the New York State Constitution.
Humor
Student Union Strikes Against Draconian Gaming Ban
The Student Union organizes a strike against Principal Yu banning Brawl Stars and Block Blast.
Arts and Entertainment
Perverts: Ethel Cain’s Creative Descent into Darkness
With Perverts (2025), Ethel Cain strips her music down to its core, embracing the religious motifs of Southern Gothic and her stylistic evolution towards ambient sounds in all of its dark and disturbing glory, inspiring her fans to interact with her work on a deeper level.
Sports
From None to a Ton
By Janice Chen
A look at the current professional women’s volleyball leagues in the nation, and what’s more to come.
Sports
Beyond the Whistle: The PGMOL’s Impact on The Premier League
Referees in the Premier League and beyond face immense internal and external pressures, and it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize mental health support for their referees.
Features
Where Were You During the Tiktok Ban?
By Nudrath Sowkat, Rano Safarova
The profound effects of the TikTok ban on students, both positive and negative.
Features
Shifting Schedules and Struggling Students
By Dayeon Won, Fahmida Begum, William Chen
Schedule change’s bring a mix of excitement, frustration, and adjustment for Stuyvesant students. While some students enjoy their class locations and light workloads, other students struggle with early classes, lost free periods, and separations from friends.
Features
Beneficial or Baneful?: Stuyvesant’s Thoughts on a School Cell Phone Ban
Teachers and students share their thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed cell phone ban.
Features
Train, Bus, or Something Else?: Factors Affecting Transportation Decisions
Given Stuyvesant students’ diverse and unique commutes, what factors determine their transportations of choice?
News
The Price Point
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
News
What Do Stuyvesant Students Think About the Digital SHSAT?
Stuyvesant students react to the recent digitization of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.
News
Congestion Pricing Hits New York City and Stuyvesant Families
By Amrit Das, Aanya Baid, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
A citywide congestion pricing plan has been set into motion that affects many Stuyvesant students and staff members who drive through the zone on a daily basis.
Science
The Nature Behind Math and Music
By John Nan
Modern music stems from sounds in nature. Math and science explain the relationship between why we perceive music to be harmonious and how playing music could be beneficial to students.
Science
The Fires That Set LA Ablaze
By Sophie Zhao
Los Angeles’s raging wildfires are the product of perfect environmental conditions of dryness and windiness. Efforts are being taken to reduce the harmful effects of toxic debris.
Science
There’s No Eggs!
The outbreak of H5N1 bird flu across America has decimated poultry populations and caused issues with other animals such as dairy cows and wildlife, leading to egg shortages and concerns of a pathogenic strain that could affect humans.
Science
Red Light or Green Light?: The Science Behind Decision-Making in Netflix’s Squid Game
By Isabel Cho
In Squid Game, the psychological battles faced by contestants reveal both the limits of human endurance and the neuroscience behind stress, survival, and decision-making under extreme pressure.
Humor
Quesadilla Clara: Issue 10
My best friend and I have been drifting apart lately. How can I fix our friendship?
Sports
The Blueshirts are Back
The Blueshirts have been underperforming this season, but with a dominant January, are back in the playoff hunt.
Opinions
TikTok: Safe for Now
The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.
Humor
The BEST Ways to Get Rejected. Sorry, We Meant how to NEVER Get Rejected.
Well, we heard you want mad rizz? Don’t worry, The Spectator’s Humor department has you covered for this Valentine’s Day. We promise.
Humor
Vote YES! on Statewide Ballot Proposal Seven this Election
The Spectator proposes several amendments to the New York State Constitution.
Humor
Student Union Strikes Against Draconian Gaming Ban
The Student Union organizes a strike against Principal Yu banning Brawl Stars and Block Blast.
Arts and Entertainment
Perverts: Ethel Cain’s Creative Descent into Darkness
With Perverts (2025), Ethel Cain strips her music down to its core, embracing the religious motifs of Southern Gothic and her stylistic evolution towards ambient sounds in all of its dark and disturbing glory, inspiring her fans to interact with her work on a deeper level.
Features
Where Were You During the Tiktok Ban?
By Nudrath Sowkat, Rano Safarova
The profound effects of the TikTok ban on students, both positive and negative.
Features
Shifting Schedules and Struggling Students
By Dayeon Won, Fahmida Begum, William Chen
Schedule change’s bring a mix of excitement, frustration, and adjustment for Stuyvesant students. While some students enjoy their class locations and light workloads, other students struggle with early classes, lost free periods, and separations from friends.
Features
Beneficial or Baneful?: Stuyvesant’s Thoughts on a School Cell Phone Ban
Teachers and students share their thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed cell phone ban.
Features
Train, Bus, or Something Else?: Factors Affecting Transportation Decisions
Given Stuyvesant students’ diverse and unique commutes, what factors determine their transportations of choice?
Sports
From None to a Ton
By Janice Chen
A look at the current professional women’s volleyball leagues in the nation, and what’s more to come.
Sports
Beyond the Whistle: The PGMOL’s Impact on The Premier League
Referees in the Premier League and beyond face immense internal and external pressures, and it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize mental health support for their referees.
Humor
K-Pop Fans Branch to North Korean Groups
By Deon Woon
Fans of K-pop become heavily influenced by North Korean K-pop.
Sports
15 Reasons to be Excited for the Upcoming Baseball Season!
By Angelica Pan
Here’s what to look out for in the new 2025 major league baseball season!
Sports
Leading the Cobras with Passion and Precision
Meet Andy Xian, captain of the Stuyvesant boys varsity fencing team, the Cobras!
Science
The Nature Behind Math and Music
By John Nan
Modern music stems from sounds in nature. Math and science explain the relationship between why we perceive music to be harmonious and how playing music could be beneficial to students.
Science
The Fires That Set LA Ablaze
By Sophie Zhao
Los Angeles’s raging wildfires are the product of perfect environmental conditions of dryness and windiness. Efforts are being taken to reduce the harmful effects of toxic debris.
Science
There’s No Eggs!
The outbreak of H5N1 bird flu across America has decimated poultry populations and caused issues with other animals such as dairy cows and wildlife, leading to egg shortages and concerns of a pathogenic strain that could affect humans.
Science
Red Light or Green Light?: The Science Behind Decision-Making in Netflix’s Squid Game
By Isabel Cho
In Squid Game, the psychological battles faced by contestants reveal both the limits of human endurance and the neuroscience behind stress, survival, and decision-making under extreme pressure.
Opinions
The Dried Pen: The War on Education for Women in Afghanistan
By Nabiha Islam
The war on education of Afghan women and girls—based on corrupted Islamic law—that the Taliban perpetuates has persisted for far too long.
News
The Price Point
By Brendan Tan
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.