Volume 117 Issue 4

Features

The Acceleration Equation

A closer look at how and why underclassmen can be in math classes far beyond their years

Sports

Trying to Solve the MLB Playoff Seeding Problem

The MLB’s current playoff format prioritizes division titles over regular-season records, creating uneven postseason matchups that could be addressed through reseeding or record-based seeding.

Opinions

Behind The Greek Letters

Fraternities are in vital need of change because the same loyalty and traditions that make fraternities feel like families are also what make them breeding grounds for criminal activity.

Humor

The Official Stuyvesant Freshman Survival Guide

A survival guide for Stuyvesant freshmen with “insider information” about the school’s unspoken rules.

Humor

INSIDE LOOK at Stuyvesant Parents’ Group Chat

EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-scenes of BRUTAL Stuyvesant parent brag-off

Arts and Entertainment

Bite of the Issue: The Worst Halloween Candy Imaginable.

Eating every bad bean from BeanBoozled.

Features

Thank You, The Spectator, Stuy, and Joan Didion!

Reflecting on what writing for The Spectator has taught me (so far).

Features

Dear Jane Doe

Amidst the controversy surrounding the resurfacing of Jane Doe v. Cornell University, et al., Stuyvesant students express their opinions on the administrations of large organizations diminishing the impact of sexual assault within their institution.

Science

Do Certain Foods Affect Acne Formation?

Acne stems from a variety of factors, and even though certain foods provide nutrients crucial for minimizing inflammation in the skin, there is no one-size-fits-all dietary cure for the condition.

Science

Listening Beyond Music: How Science Makes Music Accessible to Those Left Behind

Experiencing music is made possible through vibrating vests, a physical way of feeling music, made possible by the understanding of the interaction between sound waves and receptors.

Arts and Entertainment

Fueling the Fire: How Sydney Sweeney Uses Outrage to Set a New Standard For Advertisement

Outrage marketing is becoming the new norm for advertisement, and Sydney Sweeney’s recent ad campaigns are the driving force promoting this method. With its reliance on a heavy media response, Sweeney’s new ad campaign for Novig is a prime example.

Arts and Entertainment

Moana (2026) Live Action: A Wave of Nostalgia or a Cash Grab?

The Moana live-action movie is a cash grab, and not the only one Disney has produced.

Humor

The Gym Uniform Trash Bags.... A Disturbing Backstory

What's really behind all those gym uniform bags at the start of school?

Features

A Deep Dive Into APCS A vs. APCS A Honors

Computer Science Coordinator JonAlf Dyrland-Weaver explains the restructuring of post-foundations computer science classes offered at Stuyvesant, and students enrolled in AP Computer Science A (APCS A) and APCS A Honors share their thoughts on the classes so far.

Arts and Entertainment

Evil Residents, Stoked Fans

Resident Evil (2026) is Zach Cregger's attempt to finally do a beloved franchise justice.

Arts and Entertainment

Finding Heaven in Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel

A review of Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel, an exploration of love in its many forms.

Arts and Entertainment

The New York Earth Room: Your Actual Breath of Fresh Air

The New York City Earth Room is a breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively).

Sports

How Isack Hadjar May Finally Break Red Bull’s “Second-Seat Curse”

Isack Hadjar’s qualifying wins over Max Verstappen and his new contract have put Red Bull’s “second-seat curse” in doubt.

Features

The Acceleration Equation

A closer look at how and why underclassmen can be in math classes far beyond their years

Sports

Top Five Candidates for the 2026/27 NBA MVP

Candidates Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembenyama lead our MVP race while previous winners such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić trail behind.

Sports

Trying to Solve the MLB Playoff Seeding Problem

The MLB’s current playoff format prioritizes division titles over regular-season records, creating uneven postseason matchups that could be addressed through reseeding or record-based seeding.

Opinions

The Society of the Larp

Larping is the point at which our natural tendency to imitate, aspire, and perform turns into valuing the appearance of becoming over becoming itself.

Opinions

Behind The Greek Letters

Fraternities are in vital need of change because the same loyalty and traditions that make fraternities feel like families are also what make them breeding grounds for criminal activity.

Opinions

The World Wide Web is Dying

The web was built to send readers to people, and AI Overviews break that promise.

News

New Market Fiolino Opens in Former Terry’s Space

The former Terry’s Deli was replaced with Fiolino, a high-end market in late July 2026.

Humor

The Truth Behind the Free Books Table

What’s really going on with those free books?

Humor

The Gym Uniform Trash Bags.... A Disturbing Backstory

What's really behind all those gym uniform bags at the start of school?

Humor

The Official Stuyvesant Freshman Survival Guide

A survival guide for Stuyvesant freshmen with “insider information” about the school’s unspoken rules.

Humor

INSIDE LOOK at Stuyvesant Parents’ Group Chat

EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-scenes of BRUTAL Stuyvesant parent brag-off

Arts and Entertainment

Bite of the Issue: The Worst Halloween Candy Imaginable.

Eating every bad bean from BeanBoozled.

Features

Thank You, The Spectator, Stuy, and Joan Didion!

Reflecting on what writing for The Spectator has taught me (so far).

Features

Dear Jane Doe

Amidst the controversy surrounding the resurfacing of Jane Doe v. Cornell University, et al., Stuyvesant students express their opinions on the administrations of large organizations diminishing the impact of sexual assault within their institution.

Features

A Deep Dive Into APCS A vs. APCS A Honors

Computer Science Coordinator JonAlf Dyrland-Weaver explains the restructuring of post-foundations computer science classes offered at Stuyvesant, and students enrolled in AP Computer Science A (APCS A) and APCS A Honors share their thoughts on the classes so far.

Science

Do Certain Foods Affect Acne Formation?

Acne stems from a variety of factors, and even though certain foods provide nutrients crucial for minimizing inflammation in the skin, there is no one-size-fits-all dietary cure for the condition.

Science

Listening Beyond Music: How Science Makes Music Accessible to Those Left Behind

Experiencing music is made possible through vibrating vests, a physical way of feeling music, made possible by the understanding of the interaction between sound waves and receptors.

Arts and Entertainment

Fueling the Fire: How Sydney Sweeney Uses Outrage to Set a New Standard For Advertisement

Outrage marketing is becoming the new norm for advertisement, and Sydney Sweeney’s recent ad campaigns are the driving force promoting this method. With its reliance on a heavy media response, Sweeney’s new ad campaign for Novig is a prime example.

Arts and Entertainment

Evil Residents, Stoked Fans

Resident Evil (2026) is Zach Cregger's attempt to finally do a beloved franchise justice.

Arts and Entertainment

Finding Heaven in Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel

A review of Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel, an exploration of love in its many forms.

Arts and Entertainment

The New York Earth Room: Your Actual Breath of Fresh Air

The New York City Earth Room is a breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively).

Arts and Entertainment

Moana (2026) Live Action: A Wave of Nostalgia or a Cash Grab?

The Moana live-action movie is a cash grab, and not the only one Disney has produced.