News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Daniel Chang, Matthew Huang, Sadat Ahmed, Xueming Li
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Daniel Chang, Matthew Huang, Sadat Ahmed, Xueming Li
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Mr. Sandler and Students Attend the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year Event
Robert Sandler and his students attend the Gilder Lehrman 2022 National History Teacher of the Year award ceremony held by the Harvard Club.
Humor
Diary of a Cafeteria Fork
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Opinions
Why Single-Sex Schools Shouldn’t Exist
In today’s climate, single-sex schools are obsolete, and co-ed schools should be the only form of education.
Sports
The Greatest Left-Back of All Time
Paolo Maldini dominated the left flank of the field, and his defensive shielding was vital to his team’s backline, allowing him to establish himself as arguably the greatest left-back of all time.
Sports
The Peglegs: Stuyvesant’s Football Team is on the Rise
Stuyvesant’s varsity football team has significantly improved this past season and is an excellent example of the dedication of Stuyvesant students.
Arts and Entertainment
The Season of the Sticks
A review of Noah Kahan’s new album, Stick Season, and the Northeastern influence within it.
Opinions
What to Believe: Shelter-In or Fire “Drill”?
Addressing the importance of communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety protocols and threats to the Stuyvesant body’s safety.
Arts and Entertainment
Meet Us At “Midnights”
By Eleanor Leung, Lianne Ohayon
12:00 a.m. has never been this controversial.
Sports
The Ronaldo Headache
By Frederik Schutz, Sayeb Khan
Recent events have shined a spotlight on Manchester United’s problems with their star, Cristiano Ronaldo, stemming from both professional and personal issues.
Opinions
College Board’s Monopoly
The College Board is a corporation with a monopoly on standardized testing and should be viewed as such, rather than a charity or a non-profit providing students with opportunities.
Science
The Modern Day and Future Benefits Of Gene Editing
By Seth Fenton
Gene editing is now a fundamental and growing part of our medical agricultural industries.
Sports
Fencing On Point on Quest for a Repeat
By Ty Anant
Clear in their recent games and proven by their record, the Stuyvesant Cobras are a formidable team, and they will do their best to turn that reputation into another banner.
Arts and Entertainment
Almost “Almost Famous,” and Just as Good
By Roxy Perazzo
“It’s all happening” at the new musical adaption of “Almost Famous” on Broadway.
Humor
The Turkeys Strike Back
A hunter looking for his Thanksgiving turkey finds an unwelcome surprise.
Humor
“F” Stands For “Freshman”!
Students receive their marking period one report cards, only to find something horribly wrong with their grades!
Arts and Entertainment
What Was The Rock Cooking in “Black Adam”
By Munem Tajwar
Black Adam attempts to be the saving grace of DC’s cinematic universe, but falls short of the finish line.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts its First Diwali Celebration
By Aditya Anand, Khush Wadhwa, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sarah Huynh
Stuyvesant’s first Diwali celebration featured authentic South Asian food and had successful turnout.
Opinions
Calling Out the Catcallers
Street harassment affects a substantial percentage of women and is only increasing, yet not enough action is being taken to address the problem.
Humor
Stuyvesant Mandates Commute by Bicycle for Everyone
By Muhib Muhib
Stuyvesant mandates commutes by biking to school, resulting in a mixed response and the eventual abolition of sleep and time for staff and students.
Sports
Lady Lobsters Conclude a Memorable Season
Though the exit in the quarterfinal in an extremely close match was devastating, the deep playoff run from the Lady Lobsters this season has shown all their capabilities as a team.
News
Freshman Caucus 2022: Solomon Binyaminov and Veronika Gulko
This year saw another enormous volume of Freshman Caucus tickets, with 16 pairs running for the position. The Spectator has chosen to endorse two of these tickets.
Science
How Far Can Daydreaming Go?
By Subaah Syed
Daydreaming is an activity that nearly everyone partakes in, but when it is taken too far as a way to escape reality, it can lead to hurting aspects of our real lives.
Arts and Entertainment
Is Pop Punk Actually Punk?
The history of pop punk and why the word “punk” isn’t an accurate description of the genre.
Sports
Nine Years for Griner
By Ava Quarles
Brittney Griner’s appeal was denied, upholding her nine-year sentence in a Russian penal colony.
Arts and Entertainment
Ice, Death, Planets, Denim, Change, and Reptilian Wizards
Despite setbacks in song length and writing quality, King Gizzard manages to offer a delectable, multifaceted musical experience through its three October releases.
Features
Teaching Slavery: The Sensitivities of Hard History
By Soobin Choi
Looking at both sides, from student to teacher, of learning the hard history of slavery: to what extent is too much too much?
Opinions
The Hidden Beauty Standard for Asian Men
By Duncan Park
We need to realize that no one is perfect, and the thing that makes us all beautiful is our uniqueness, whether that is in appearance or personality.
Humor
Principal Yu Times 32
By Niamh Werner
Halloween may be over, but the mystery of Principal Yu has only just begun.
Sports
It’s Time to Acknowledge the NHL’s Diversity Problem
The NHL released its first ever diversity report, and the findings revealed how little progress has been made and how much work the NHL has ahead of it.
Features
Transfer Students: Stuyvesant’s Hidden Student Body
Uncovering the realities of Stuyvesant’s hidden student body.
Humor
The Lost and Found Family
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Sports
Flick Off
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Meet Jacob Guo, senior and Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing co-captain.
Arts and Entertainment
Goblins, Gardens and Gender
Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.
Science
How to Survive an Action Movie, and More
By Uma Sukhu
Analyzing movie with accurate calculations
Opinions
Censorship, Classrooms, and Content Warnings
By Virgenya Zhu
Content warnings are becoming more and more of a standard in society. We must integrate them into books as well.
Arts and Entertainment
A Chokey Delight
A review of Stuyvesant Theater Community’s (STC) fall musical Matilda, a revoltingly entertaining take on the Roald Dahl classic.
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Daniel Chang, Matthew Huang, Sadat Ahmed, Xueming Li
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Author of Most Banned Book in America Alex Gino Speaks at Stuyvesant
By Daniel Chang, Matthew Huang, Sadat Ahmed, Xueming Li
Activist and author Alex Gino (’95) was invited to speak to English teacher Annie Thoms’s Writing to Make Change classes on genderqueer advocacy. Both Gino and the audience members reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ activism, progress made in this area, and room for further change.
News
Mr. Sandler and Students Attend the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year Event
Robert Sandler and his students attend the Gilder Lehrman 2022 National History Teacher of the Year award ceremony held by the Harvard Club.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts its First Diwali Celebration
By Aditya Anand, Khush Wadhwa, Pulindu Weerasekara, Sarah Huynh
Stuyvesant’s first Diwali celebration featured authentic South Asian food and had successful turnout.
Opinions
Calling Out the Catcallers
Street harassment affects a substantial percentage of women and is only increasing, yet not enough action is being taken to address the problem.
Humor
Stuyvesant Mandates Commute by Bicycle for Everyone
By Muhib Muhib
Stuyvesant mandates commutes by biking to school, resulting in a mixed response and the eventual abolition of sleep and time for staff and students.
Sports
Lady Lobsters Conclude a Memorable Season
Though the exit in the quarterfinal in an extremely close match was devastating, the deep playoff run from the Lady Lobsters this season has shown all their capabilities as a team.
Humor
Diary of a Cafeteria Fork
A traumatized fork confides in its diary about Stuy kids dismembering all of its friends.
Opinions
Why Single-Sex Schools Shouldn’t Exist
In today’s climate, single-sex schools are obsolete, and co-ed schools should be the only form of education.
Sports
The Greatest Left-Back of All Time
Paolo Maldini dominated the left flank of the field, and his defensive shielding was vital to his team’s backline, allowing him to establish himself as arguably the greatest left-back of all time.
Sports
The Peglegs: Stuyvesant’s Football Team is on the Rise
Stuyvesant’s varsity football team has significantly improved this past season and is an excellent example of the dedication of Stuyvesant students.
Arts and Entertainment
The Season of the Sticks
A review of Noah Kahan’s new album, Stick Season, and the Northeastern influence within it.
News
Freshman Caucus 2022: Solomon Binyaminov and Veronika Gulko
This year saw another enormous volume of Freshman Caucus tickets, with 16 pairs running for the position. The Spectator has chosen to endorse two of these tickets.
Science
How Far Can Daydreaming Go?
By Subaah Syed
Daydreaming is an activity that nearly everyone partakes in, but when it is taken too far as a way to escape reality, it can lead to hurting aspects of our real lives.
Arts and Entertainment
Is Pop Punk Actually Punk?
The history of pop punk and why the word “punk” isn’t an accurate description of the genre.
Opinions
What to Believe: Shelter-In or Fire “Drill”?
Addressing the importance of communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety protocols and threats to the Stuyvesant body’s safety.
Arts and Entertainment
Meet Us At “Midnights”
By Eleanor Leung, Lianne Ohayon
12:00 a.m. has never been this controversial.
Sports
The Ronaldo Headache
By Frederik Schutz, Sayeb Khan
Recent events have shined a spotlight on Manchester United’s problems with their star, Cristiano Ronaldo, stemming from both professional and personal issues.
Sports
Nine Years for Griner
By Ava Quarles
Brittney Griner’s appeal was denied, upholding her nine-year sentence in a Russian penal colony.
Arts and Entertainment
Ice, Death, Planets, Denim, Change, and Reptilian Wizards
Despite setbacks in song length and writing quality, King Gizzard manages to offer a delectable, multifaceted musical experience through its three October releases.
Features
Teaching Slavery: The Sensitivities of Hard History
By Soobin Choi
Looking at both sides, from student to teacher, of learning the hard history of slavery: to what extent is too much too much?
Opinions
The Hidden Beauty Standard for Asian Men
By Duncan Park
We need to realize that no one is perfect, and the thing that makes us all beautiful is our uniqueness, whether that is in appearance or personality.
Humor
Puppies, Kittens, and Acid Burns
Stuyvesant’s administration has decided to introduce Bring Your Pet to School Day, but they weren’t ready for the mayhem it would create…
Opinions
College Board’s Monopoly
The College Board is a corporation with a monopoly on standardized testing and should be viewed as such, rather than a charity or a non-profit providing students with opportunities.
Science
The Modern Day and Future Benefits Of Gene Editing
By Seth Fenton
Gene editing is now a fundamental and growing part of our medical agricultural industries.
Sports
Fencing On Point on Quest for a Repeat
By Ty Anant
Clear in their recent games and proven by their record, the Stuyvesant Cobras are a formidable team, and they will do their best to turn that reputation into another banner.
Arts and Entertainment
Almost “Almost Famous,” and Just as Good
By Roxy Perazzo
“It’s all happening” at the new musical adaption of “Almost Famous” on Broadway.
Humor
The Turkeys Strike Back
A hunter looking for his Thanksgiving turkey finds an unwelcome surprise.
Sports
Flick Off
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Meet Jacob Guo, senior and Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing co-captain.
Arts and Entertainment
Goblins, Gardens and Gender
Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.
Science
How to Survive an Action Movie, and More
By Uma Sukhu
Analyzing movie with accurate calculations
Opinions
Censorship, Classrooms, and Content Warnings
By Virgenya Zhu
Content warnings are becoming more and more of a standard in society. We must integrate them into books as well.
Humor
“F” Stands For “Freshman”!
Students receive their marking period one report cards, only to find something horribly wrong with their grades!
Arts and Entertainment
A Chokey Delight
A review of Stuyvesant Theater Community’s (STC) fall musical Matilda, a revoltingly entertaining take on the Roald Dahl classic.
Arts and Entertainment
What Was The Rock Cooking in “Black Adam”
By Munem Tajwar
Black Adam attempts to be the saving grace of DC’s cinematic universe, but falls short of the finish line.
Science
Believe it or not, This Personality Test is Backed by Science
With the presence of personality tests in daily life and even in the workplace, it may be surprising that the Big Five model is yet to catch on.
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Humor
Principal Yu Times 32
By Niamh Werner
Halloween may be over, but the mystery of Principal Yu has only just begun.
Sports
It’s Time to Acknowledge the NHL’s Diversity Problem
The NHL released its first ever diversity report, and the findings revealed how little progress has been made and how much work the NHL has ahead of it.
Science
Your Success is (Not) My Success
By Karina Gupta
Jealousy and envy, often thought of as “ugly” emotions, can actually be traced back to the psychology of early humans, where they were crucial to survival. The extensive psychology of these complex emotions still hold very much true today.
Opinions
Install Indoor Biking Racks at Stuyvesant
By Muhib Muhib
Improving bike storage at Stuyvesant would encourage the use of biking to school and reduce congestion and pollution.
Arts and Entertainment
An Era to Stand Alone
The 1975 have returned with one of their best albums yet, as they flaunt great musical growth but also preserve the genre-defying identity that has garnered their dedicated following.