Karen Zhang (karen-zhang)

jzhang21 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Karen Zhang (’22) is an Editor in Chief for The Spectator and a former News editor. When she’s not working on Spectator-related work, she enjoys serenading others with the piano, perusing through second-hand bookstores and reading historical fiction novels or investigative journalism pieces, going to the American Museum of Natural History, and, of course, reading the news.

STC’s “With Their Eyes”: Commemorating 9/11 20 Years Later

To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Stuyvesant Theater Community presented “With Their Eyes,” a monologue-based play, for their 2022 winter drama.

Issue 11, Volume 112

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Mental Health: One Semester Down, One to Go

Craig Chen, Ian Kim, Karen Zhang, Mary Lee, Sarah Diaz, Sarah Huynh

Students and staff reflect on the state of mental health at Stuyvesant after nearly a full semester back in school.

Issue 9, Volume 112

Letter from the Editor

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

An introduction to The Spectator's College Issue from the Editors-in-Chief.

Issue 8, Volume 112

The Post-Pandemic Class of 2025: Freshman Survey

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

The Spectator analyzes the Class of 2025 through a freshman survey.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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A Guide to Letters to the Editor

A guide to writing a Letter to the Editor.

Issue 5, Volume 112

Stuyvesant’s Summer of 2021

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

An overview of Stuyvesant’s 2021 summer.

Issue 1, Volume 112

“The Stories that are Important to Remember”: Understanding 9/11 as the Post Generation

Stuyvesant’s current students were all born after the 9/11 attacks. As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, how should students understand the event?

Issue 1, Volume 112

9/11 Stuyvesant Alumni 20 Years Later

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

Twenty years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, Stuyvesant alumni take a look back.

Issue 1, Volume 112

“You Just Feel a Little More Like An Outcast”: Asian Americans Amid Anti-Asian Violence

Clara Shapiro, Karen Zhang

During this pandemic, Asian Americans have been blamed, harassed, and attacked for the “Wuhan Flu.” Here is how Stuyvesant responds.

Issue 17, Volume 111

Arts and Entertainment

The First and Final Virtual Bow of Senior SING!

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

The Spectator reviews Senior SING!

Issue 17, Volume 111

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Stuyvesant Students in the Heart of NYC Politics

Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang

In preparation for the 2021 NYC primaries on June 22, Stuyvesant students have been getting involved in campaigns to encourage voting to elect local politicians.

Issue 16, Volume 111

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In Memory of Philip Osborne Mott

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

Philip Osborne Mott, who passed away on March 30, was not just a teacher to his students and colleagues, but also a friend who made an immeasurable impact on the Stuyvesant community.

Issue 15, Volume 111

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“You Just Feel a Little More Like An Outcast”: Asian Americans Amid Anti-Asian Violence

Clara Shapiro, Karen Zhang

During this pandemic, Asian Americans have been blamed, harassed, and attacked for the “Wuhan Flu.” Here is how Stuyvesant responds.

Issue 15, Volume 111

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SING!? More Like SEUNG!

Aaron Wang, Karen Zhang, Kelly Yip

Principal Seung Yu sent out an email announcing that SING! shall be renamed to SEUNG! and shares his plans for the upcoming event. Exciting!

Issue 13, Volume 111

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Student Union Financial Report: Winter 2021

Karen Zhang, Morris Raskin

A breakdown of the Student Union’s annual allocations, expenses, and revenue this year as well as past years.

Issue 12, Volume 111

Facebook Post Ignites Conversation Regarding Mental Health

Erin Lee, Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang, Momoca Mairaj, Morris Raskin, Talia Kahan

The student body exploded in response to a sophomore’s Facebook post on January 3, 2021, expressing her deteriorating mental health and dread of returning to school after winter break. Students, teachers, and administrators share their responses.

Issue 9, Volume 111

Aleksey Olkhovenko and Unique Zhang Elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents

Jenny Liu, Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen, Momoca Mairaj

Freshmen Aleksey Olhkovenko and Unique Zhang have been elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents for the 2020-2021 school year.

Issue 6, Volume 111

When Performing Clubs Go Remote

Anushri Mahabir, Karen Zhang, Maggie Sansone, Ruiwen Tang, Sakura Yamanaka

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, performing clubs are making adjustments to guarantee the safety of all members.

Issue 4, Volume 111

A Beginner’s Guide on How to Get Into Every Spectator Department

Aaron Wang, Karen Zhang, Kelly Yip

The Spectator provides a guide on getting into The Spectator.

Issue 3, Volume 111

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Senior Caucus: Ruth Lee and Falina Ongus

Karen Zhang, Suah Chung

Issue 2, Volume 111

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Goodbye, Principal Eric Contreras

Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen

Former Principal Eric Contreras has become principal of North Shore High School after resigning from his position at Stuyvesant on July 31.

Issue 1, Volume 111

ARISTA’s 2020 Stole Policy Creates Controversy

Erin Lee, Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen, Talia Kahan

Issue 17, Volume 110

By the Numbers: The Gender Breakdown of Past Stuyvesant Leaders

Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen

The Spectator analyzes the gender distribution of five major organizations’ leaders at Stuyvesant over the past decade.

Issue 17, Volume 110

Teachers Transition to Online Learning

Chloe Terestchenko, Evelyn Ma, Karen Zhang, Katie Ng, Maddy Andersen, Ruth Lee

Six teachers discuss their opinions and reactions to the transition from traditional classroom-style learning to online learning.

Issue 12, Volume 110

Teachers Transition to Online Learning

Chloe Terestchenko, Evelyn Ma, Karen Zhang, Katie Ng, Maddy Andersen, Ruth Lee

Six teachers discuss their opinions and reactions to the transition from traditional classroom-style learning to online learning.

Issue 12, Volume 110

Meet the 2020-2021 Big Sib Chairs!

Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen

The 2019-2020 Big Sib Chairs announced the 2020-2021 Big Sib Chairs.

Issue 12, Volume 110

Meet the 2020-2021 Big Sib Chairs!

Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen

The 2019-2020 Big Sib Chairs announced the 2020-2021 Big Sib Chairs.

Issue 12, Volume 110

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Teachers Transition to Online Learning

Chloe Terestchenko, Evelyn Ma, Karen Zhang, Katie Ng, Maddy Andersen, Ruth Lee

Six teachers discuss their opinions and reactions to the transition from traditional classroom-style learning to online learning.

Issue 12, Volume 110

Escalators Undergo Full Construction

Chloe Terestchenko, Karen Zhang, Subyeta Chowdhury

The city recently approved a request to construct new escalators, advocated by the administration, parents, and students of Stuyvesant.

Issue 5, Volume 110

Presidential Candidate Jerome Segal Speaks At Stuyvesant

Jess Zhang, Karen Zhang

Presidential candidate Jerome Segal spoke at Stuyvesant on October 11.

Issue 4, Volume 110

The Music Department Retunes: Chorus and Orchestra Structure Reformed

Andy Chen, Ian Lau, Karen Zhang

This school year, the music department has introduced two new changes to the choruses and orchestras.

Issue 4, Volume 110

Pandemonium for Japandemonium

Karen Zhang, Lucy Bao, Madelyn Mao, Stephy Chen

Stuyvesant hosted its annual Japandemonium, an event held exclusively for students in the Japanese department, on Saturday, May 25.

Issue 17, Volume 109

Stuyvesant Hosts Japan Day

Jakob Gorisek-Gazze, Karen Zhang, Neil Sarkar

The language department celebrated Japan Day in the student cafeteria on May 3 to spread appreciation for Japanese cuisine and culture.

Issue 16, Volume 109

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Hanna Hones in on Two New History Electives

James Lee, Jessica Jiang, Karen Zhang

History teacher David Hanna will be teaching two new electives, one on the Middle Ages and the other on the Spanish Civil War, next school year.

Issue 15, Volume 109

Spilling the Kung Fu Tea

Karen Zhang, Katie Ng, Stephy Chen, Subyeta Chowdhury

After three successful years, the popular Kung Fu Tea branch near Stuyvesant has closed due to a change in ownership of the building.

Issue 13, Volume 109

Art Department Receives $10,000 Paper Donation

The art department has received a $10,000 paper donation from a parent who works for Legion Paper.

Issue 12, Volume 109

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