Arts and Entertainment
15 Hours in the ER: The Pitt Redefines Medical Drama
By Kabir Madan
With sharp character work, relentless tension, and uncompromising realism, The Pitt stands among the year’s best shows.
Sports
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
Opinions
The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge
By Junseo Lee
Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.
Sports
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
Sports
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan and News writer Amrit Das, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
News
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
Opinions
The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete
The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.
Arts and Entertainment
Ancient Egyptian Mythology 101 at the Met
By Ruby Kennedy
Divine Egypt brings ancient artifacts from museums around the world to one space through January
Features
A Literature Rollercoaster: The Bond Between English and Ms. Thoms
When a love for English and teaching clash, a passion is formed. From the very beginning of her desire towards English, Annie Thoms’s exceptional journey in her career significantly highlights her success.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event
By Ilora Bhattacharyya, Jennifer Zheng, Mufei Yu
Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.
Features
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
By Shana Tam
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
Humor
Things to be Grateful for this Thanksgiving
By Eva Kastoun, Maria Tzanova, Rona Wassercug
The Spectator comes in clutch yet again with a list of suggestions for you to absolutely mog all the unprepared losers at your family gathering. Did they even study for this? What were they doing, gooning?
Features
Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship: Class Trips at Stuy
By Angel Huang, Grace Jung, Sumaiya Karim
Stuyvesant teachers and students reflect on meaningful school trips
News
Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Teachers Win Teaching Awards
By Gavin Cheng, Lucia Fajardo, Thehan Abeyweera
Social studies teacher Josina Dunkel was awarded a $300 GeoBoost grant for her AP Human Geography class, and social studies teacher Robert Sandler was recognized as a finalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.
Science
Ambidexterity: Rare Skill or Learned Trait?
Ambidexterity, the trait of having no dominant hand, has lasting effects on neurological distribution—yet this ability can be learned, to an extent.
Science
The Truth Behind Popular Ramen Companies: Cancer-Related Carcinogens
Recent studies and safety reports suggest that some of the most popular instant ramen brands may contain additives and contaminants that could harm the human body and lead to several diseases.
Humor
Four Days of Paltry Poultry and Foul Fowls
By Nicole Lui
Top four items to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck while you await Christmas and break out into song.
Science
The Art of a Colorful Night
By Emma Musyuk
While the polar lights may appear as ribbons of various hues and colors in the night sky, the science behind them is just as fascinating as is their beauty.
Features
Memes and Misinformation: Students React to New York City’s 2025 Mayoral Election
Students react to the recent New York City mayoral election.
News
Stuyvesant Gymnasiums Undergo Renovation
By Brian Lin, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu, Zoe Lee
The 6th floor gym has a warped spot in the middle of the gym, affecting physical education classes and PSAL teams.
Opinions
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
Opinions
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
Science
No Place Like Food - The Significance of Comfort Foods
By Andrew Zhang
Comfort foods are deeply tied to emotion and memory, providing temporary relief from stress while carrying both psychological and physical consequences.
Humor
Over 20 Halloween Challenges (IMPOSSIBLE)
The Humor Department’s best advice to a spooky and funny Halloween… (ghost sounds)
Arts and Entertainment
The Studio Reminds Us Why We Love Movies
By Kabir Madan
The Studio is a brilliantly poignant dive into film that features a sublime ensemble and inventively crafted episodic arcs, but its over-the-top antics frequently take away from the show’s meaning.
Arts and Entertainment
Slicked-Back Success in STC’s Fall Musical, Grease
STC took on the beloved 1950s musical Grease and left nothing to be desired, from vocal aptitude to comedic props and a vibrant band that left the audience “All Choked Up.”
Features
Stuyvesant Lights Up: Diwali
Diwali and its diverse practices have made their way to Stuyvesant High School through Stuyvesant’s Diwali celebration on October 17, 2025, hosted by the Indian Culture Club, South Asian Youth Association, and Hindu Student Council. The atmosphere was defined by various aspects of Indian culture, including a presentation on Diwali, a henna and diya station, musical/dance performances, numerous Indian dishes, and a dance floor.
Features
Extended Time Means Equity, Not Equality
How could extra time be fair? The reasoning for extended time lies in the real conditions people face in day-to-day life, and mine is anxiety. Art/Photo Request: abstract spirling
Arts and Entertainment
The Death of Meaning in Alice in Borderland
While the first two seasons of Alice in Borderland explored deep interpretations on the meaning of life, the third collapses under weak writing and a focus on profit over purpose.
Features
Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner Reflect on Running The New York City Marathon
By Noa Salas Adam, William Chen
Two Stuyvesant staff members, Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner, share what it was like to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Humor
11 Proposals to Guarantee Your Election as Mayor
Your policies if you were the mayor of New York City
News
The Price Point Vol. 116, Issu. 6
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.
Arts and Entertainment
How Democracy Dies: Mussolini: Son of the Century
Mussolini: Son of the Century is a chilling exploration of how fascism thrives on contradiction, performance, and the seductive power of populist rhetoric.
Arts and Entertainment
Orpheus for All: James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
By Maggie Miao
James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra recently gave a free concert at Carnegie Hall, which was as spectacular as one would expect from this outstanding pairing.
Opinions
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
Opinions
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
Features
What Handwriting Means to Students in 2025
By Lily Wagman
As students increasingly rely on technology for note-taking and learning, handwriting is becoming scarcer. Is handwriting and the sense of individuality it brings to our academic pursuits worth the trouble?
Arts and Entertainment
15 Hours in the ER: The Pitt Redefines Medical Drama
By Kabir Madan
With sharp character work, relentless tension, and uncompromising realism, The Pitt stands among the year’s best shows.
Sports
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
Opinions
The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge
By Junseo Lee
Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.
Sports
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
Sports
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
News
The Price Point
The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan and News writer Amrit Das, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.
Science
Ambidexterity: Rare Skill or Learned Trait?
Ambidexterity, the trait of having no dominant hand, has lasting effects on neurological distribution—yet this ability can be learned, to an extent.
News
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
Opinions
The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete
The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.
Arts and Entertainment
Ancient Egyptian Mythology 101 at the Met
By Ruby Kennedy
Divine Egypt brings ancient artifacts from museums around the world to one space through January
Features
A Literature Rollercoaster: The Bond Between English and Ms. Thoms
When a love for English and teaching clash, a passion is formed. From the very beginning of her desire towards English, Annie Thoms’s exceptional journey in her career significantly highlights her success.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event
By Ilora Bhattacharyya, Jennifer Zheng, Mufei Yu
Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.
Science
The Truth Behind Popular Ramen Companies: Cancer-Related Carcinogens
Recent studies and safety reports suggest that some of the most popular instant ramen brands may contain additives and contaminants that could harm the human body and lead to several diseases.
Humor
Four Days of Paltry Poultry and Foul Fowls
By Nicole Lui
Top four items to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck while you await Christmas and break out into song.
Features
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
By Shana Tam
Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.
Humor
Things to be Grateful for this Thanksgiving
By Eva Kastoun, Maria Tzanova, Rona Wassercug
The Spectator comes in clutch yet again with a list of suggestions for you to absolutely mog all the unprepared losers at your family gathering. Did they even study for this? What were they doing, gooning?
Features
Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship: Class Trips at Stuy
By Angel Huang, Grace Jung, Sumaiya Karim
Stuyvesant teachers and students reflect on meaningful school trips
Science
The Art of a Colorful Night
By Emma Musyuk
While the polar lights may appear as ribbons of various hues and colors in the night sky, the science behind them is just as fascinating as is their beauty.
Features
Memes and Misinformation: Students React to New York City’s 2025 Mayoral Election
Students react to the recent New York City mayoral election.
News
Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Teachers Win Teaching Awards
By Gavin Cheng, Lucia Fajardo, Thehan Abeyweera
Social studies teacher Josina Dunkel was awarded a $300 GeoBoost grant for her AP Human Geography class, and social studies teacher Robert Sandler was recognized as a finalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.
Humor
Over 20 Halloween Challenges (IMPOSSIBLE)
The Humor Department’s best advice to a spooky and funny Halloween… (ghost sounds)
News
Stuyvesant Gymnasiums Undergo Renovation
By Brian Lin, Krish Kalantry, Mufei Yu, Zoe Lee
The 6th floor gym has a warped spot in the middle of the gym, affecting physical education classes and PSAL teams.
Arts and Entertainment
The Studio Reminds Us Why We Love Movies
By Kabir Madan
The Studio is a brilliantly poignant dive into film that features a sublime ensemble and inventively crafted episodic arcs, but its over-the-top antics frequently take away from the show’s meaning.
Arts and Entertainment
Slicked-Back Success in STC’s Fall Musical, Grease
STC took on the beloved 1950s musical Grease and left nothing to be desired, from vocal aptitude to comedic props and a vibrant band that left the audience “All Choked Up.”
Features
Stuyvesant Lights Up: Diwali
Diwali and its diverse practices have made their way to Stuyvesant High School through Stuyvesant’s Diwali celebration on October 17, 2025, hosted by the Indian Culture Club, South Asian Youth Association, and Hindu Student Council. The atmosphere was defined by various aspects of Indian culture, including a presentation on Diwali, a henna and diya station, musical/dance performances, numerous Indian dishes, and a dance floor.
Features
Extended Time Means Equity, Not Equality
How could extra time be fair? The reasoning for extended time lies in the real conditions people face in day-to-day life, and mine is anxiety. Art/Photo Request: abstract spirling
Arts and Entertainment
The Death of Meaning in Alice in Borderland
While the first two seasons of Alice in Borderland explored deep interpretations on the meaning of life, the third collapses under weak writing and a focus on profit over purpose.
Features
Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner Reflect on Running The New York City Marathon
By Noa Salas Adam, William Chen
Two Stuyvesant staff members, Ms. Uy and Ms. Maitner, share what it was like to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Humor
11 Proposals to Guarantee Your Election as Mayor
Your policies if you were the mayor of New York City
Opinions
The Art of Gonna
Slang and contractions are not signs of linguistic delay but display the viability of the English language as a form of authentic human expression.
News
The Price Point Vol. 116, Issu. 6
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.
Opinions
Europe Must Rearm
In a shifting political landscape, European rearmament is crucial to maintain deterrence.
Arts and Entertainment
How Democracy Dies: Mussolini: Son of the Century
Mussolini: Son of the Century is a chilling exploration of how fascism thrives on contradiction, performance, and the seductive power of populist rhetoric.
Arts and Entertainment
Orpheus for All: James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
By Maggie Miao
James Ehnes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra recently gave a free concert at Carnegie Hall, which was as spectacular as one would expect from this outstanding pairing.
Opinions
Brown Town: Indian Emigration and Brain Drain
Beneath the wealth and individual success of Indian immigrants lies a deeper issue for India’s society; the country’s steady outflow of wealthy, highly skilled, and sought-after professionals has deepened the country’s “brain drain”.
Opinions
Graham Platner and the Populist Distrust in Institutions
By Eli Smith
In a political moment defined by anger and impatience, voters are being forced to choose between outsider candidates like Graham Platner, who promise a clean break from the system, and experienced leaders like Janet Mills, who actually know how to run a government.
Science
No Place Like Food - The Significance of Comfort Foods
By Andrew Zhang
Comfort foods are deeply tied to emotion and memory, providing temporary relief from stress while carrying both psychological and physical consequences.