Humor
The (Near) Destruction of Mercury
By John Zeng
A United Planets emergency meeting has been called to discuss the impending doom of Mercury
News
Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?
Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13
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.
Science
From Grief to Cardiac Crisis
What is heart syndrome and what is its significance in the human body?
Features
Reflecting on the Phone Ban
Months after its implementation, Stuyvesant’s phone ban has produced mixed results—boosting focus for some students while disturbing schoolwork and time management for others.
Opinions
Set Students Up for Success: Mandate Financial Literacy Courses in New York
By Dinara Gargu
New York cannot keep treating financial literacy as optional when students are already making decisions about money without ever being taught how to do them.
Humor
Mayor Mamdani Releases New Revolutionary Safety Plan
By Daniel Skarin, Timothy Leung
New York City’s new, cartoonish safety plan to lower crime rates.
Arts and Entertainment
Six Pieces of Musical Advice from Musicians in my Life
By Maggie Miao
I reached out to six of the most influential musicians on my own musical journey and asked them: What is one piece of advice you have for young musicians?
Arts and Entertainment
Blackpink’s Deadline Marks a Long-Awaited yet Uneven Comeback
By Noah Choi
Nearly a decade into their reign as global icons, Blackpink returns with Deadline, which struggles to justify the group’s three-year hiatus due to uneven production quality.
Arts and Entertainment
PopUp Bagels: The Freshest Bagel Store in Tribeca
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Spectator reviews PopUp Bagels, a new bagel place near Stuyvesant that offers a unique eating experience with fresh bagels and unusual schmears.
Science
New Studies Show Dogs Existed Earlier Than Previously Thought
By Lorelai Kim
Two new studies analyzed the oldest dog genes yet identified and could provide clues as to where dogs originated.
News
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for Nationals
By Dilasha Rawal, Jayden Kim, Thehan Abeyweera, Zoe Lee
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed first in States on March 21, qualifying for Nationals.
Features
Away from the AP: Advanced Studies U.S. History
A look at the new pilot course: Advanced Studies US History.
Science
What is High Cortisol vs. Low Cortisol?
Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause weight fluctuations and the “High vs. Low Cortisol” trend deceives low cortisol levels as a positive health goal.
Features
Red Light, Green Light: Our Thoughts on the DOE’s New AI Guidelines
The Spectator's editorial piece on the DOE's new AI guidelines.
Humor
The Dark Truth about Harvard University
By Kevin Weng
Harvard University is a dream school for many, but its actual purpose is more alien than anybody could ever imagine.
Opinions
Stop Blocking the Door
It’s time to put our duty as voters above the convenience of a locked door.
Sports
New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation
New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.
Features
“Seeing the Light Bulb Glow”: Mr. Lu, an Educator and Gamer
By Iman Nawaz
Mathematics teacher Simon Lu shares his hobbies and what he values within his ethos for teaching.
Science
How AI Is Reshaping and Disrupting Traditional Healthcare
By Aiden Chiu
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, enabling personalized treatment, accelerating drug development, and reshaping the future of medicine.
Sports
World Baseball Classic Overview
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.
Humor
When Life Gives You Spring Breaks
By Fiona Chen 2
Giving highly unrealistic advice to students on what to do over spring break to show that maybe high school isn’t that serious!
Features
The Perfect Summer Treat: 16 Handles or Downtown Yogurt?
Through interviews and firsthand experiences, students and employees compare 16 Handles and Downtown Yogurt, evaluating everything from toppings to texture to determine which shop comes out on top.
Humor
The (Near) Destruction of Mercury
By John Zeng
A United Planets emergency meeting has been called to discuss the impending doom of Mercury
Science
New Studies Show Dogs Existed Earlier Than Previously Thought
By Lorelai Kim
Two new studies analyzed the oldest dog genes yet identified and could provide clues as to where dogs originated.
News
Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?
Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.
News
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for Nationals
By Dilasha Rawal, Jayden Kim, Thehan Abeyweera, Zoe Lee
Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed first in States on March 21, qualifying for Nationals.
Features
Away from the AP: Advanced Studies U.S. History
A look at the new pilot course: Advanced Studies US History.
Science
What is High Cortisol vs. Low Cortisol?
Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause weight fluctuations and the “High vs. Low Cortisol” trend deceives low cortisol levels as a positive health goal.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13
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.
Features
Stuyvesant’s Student Library Monitors on Duty!
By Wenni Lu
Let’s explore what the library monitors do, what they enjoy about it, and why they choose to volunteer!
Science
From Grief to Cardiac Crisis
What is heart syndrome and what is its significance in the human body?
Features
“Seeing the Light Bulb Glow”: Mr. Lu, an Educator and Gamer
By Iman Nawaz
Mathematics teacher Simon Lu shares his hobbies and what he values within his ethos for teaching.
Science
How AI Is Reshaping and Disrupting Traditional Healthcare
By Aiden Chiu
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, enabling personalized treatment, accelerating drug development, and reshaping the future of medicine.
Features
Reflecting on the Phone Ban
Months after its implementation, Stuyvesant’s phone ban has produced mixed results—boosting focus for some students while disturbing schoolwork and time management for others.
Sports
World Baseball Classic Overview
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.
Opinions
Set Students Up for Success: Mandate Financial Literacy Courses in New York
By Dinara Gargu
New York cannot keep treating financial literacy as optional when students are already making decisions about money without ever being taught how to do them.
Humor
Mayor Mamdani Releases New Revolutionary Safety Plan
By Daniel Skarin, Timothy Leung
New York City’s new, cartoonish safety plan to lower crime rates.
Arts and Entertainment
Six Pieces of Musical Advice from Musicians in my Life
By Maggie Miao
I reached out to six of the most influential musicians on my own musical journey and asked them: What is one piece of advice you have for young musicians?
Arts and Entertainment
Blackpink’s Deadline Marks a Long-Awaited yet Uneven Comeback
By Noah Choi
Nearly a decade into their reign as global icons, Blackpink returns with Deadline, which struggles to justify the group’s three-year hiatus due to uneven production quality.
Humor
When Life Gives You Spring Breaks
By Fiona Chen 2
Giving highly unrealistic advice to students on what to do over spring break to show that maybe high school isn’t that serious!
Opinions
Why America Shouldn’t Do Brexit
By Mace Elinson
America is on a course to alienate itself completely from other nations, and Brexit shows us what that looks like for the US’s future.
Arts and Entertainment
PopUp Bagels: The Freshest Bagel Store in Tribeca
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Spectator reviews PopUp Bagels, a new bagel place near Stuyvesant that offers a unique eating experience with fresh bagels and unusual schmears.
Humor
Why is the 7-9 Escalator Always Broken?!
A question that’s been asked since the dawn of time (start of the school year).
Features
Red Light, Green Light: Our Thoughts on the DOE’s New AI Guidelines
The Spectator's editorial piece on the DOE's new AI guidelines.
Humor
The Dark Truth about Harvard University
By Kevin Weng
Harvard University is a dream school for many, but its actual purpose is more alien than anybody could ever imagine.
Opinions
Stop Blocking the Door
It’s time to put our duty as voters above the convenience of a locked door.