Opinions
It’s Time to Rein in Sports Betting
Sports betting has predominantly targeted young people and is a dangerous industry that needs to be tightly regulated.
Opinions
Governor Hochul’s Political Gamble
The Money in Your Pockets program would be ultimately wasteful and ineffective and better replaced with alternative initiatives.
Opinions
Leave Mormons Alone!
By Mace Elinson
In a country that celebrates freedom of expression, a relentless campaign against Mormonism is contradictory to our identities as American.
Opinions
Education, the Bastion of Democracy, May Be Under Threat
The rise of political extremism in education must be countered through bipartisan activism.
Opinions
Our Public Lands are in Danger
By Angelina Lu
The Trump administration’s leaders and land policies prioritize corporate profit over conservation of public lands, which threatens ecosystems, Indigenous rights, and public resources.
Humor
Soph-Frosh SING!: A Happy Ending?
[sung to the tune of “Reflection”] Whaaaaat is that show I seeeee, up on thaaaaat, stage for meeeee? Why is SophFrosh SING! something Iiiii paid to seeeee? Writing lyrics is hard, guys.
News
Meet the 2025-2026 Big Sib Chairs!
By Brian Lin, Dilasha Rawal, Ellis Thompson, Stella Krajka
The Big Sib Chairs for the 2025-2026 school year have been announced!
News
SING! by the Numbers
By Brendan Tan, Dinara Gargu, Lauren Yang
The Spectator’s News Department provides the budget breakdown for the SING! 2025 productions.
Arts and Entertainment
The Oscars 2025: A Ceremony Struggling to Meet Expectations
By Sofia Sen
The 97th Academy Awards featured strong performances but lacked memorable moments.
Science
The Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Benefits of SING!
By Isabel Cho
Stuyvesant’s annual SING! performance—a result of hours of teamwork and dedication—stimulates important cognitive skills that can extend far beyond the stage.
Science
How Theaters are Becoming Greener
By Angelina Lu
The performing arts industry is proving that eco-friendly practices can reduce environmental footprints without compromising artistic expression.
Science
Behind the Nerves: The Science Behind Stage Fright
By Hana Hirata
Among performers, stage fright occurs frequently, and one of the key ways to getting better at managing it is by understanding how the brain reacts during the experience.
Humor
All The BEST Places To Go On A Date In NYC!
The prestigious Spectator (specifically the Humor Department) has already put together a waterproof, fireproof, phone-playing-Brawl-Stars-proof list of the best date locations in this city—and it’s obvious you’re staying in the city.
Arts and Entertainment
Sure, I’ll Have Another Sip of Kool-Aid!
By Dean Hevenstone, Grace Jung, Hifza Kaleem, Myles Vuong, Naomi Lai, Yuna Lee
Senior SING!’s victorious 2025 performance was a dazzling spectacle of music and dance—one straight out of the Roaring 20s.
Opinions
Protect and Preserve Coney Island!
A real estate development group has proposed building a casino, hotel, and convention center in Coney Island, which would have overwhelmingly negative consequences for the neighborhood.
Opinions
Could Platform Barriers Be the Key to Safer Subways?
Installing platform screen doors in New York City subways may have benefits beyond improved safety, such as lowering air pollution, noise pollution, and preventing track fires.
Science
Behind the Nerves: The Science Behind Stage Fright
By Hana Hirata
Among performers, stage fright occurs frequently, and one of the key ways to getting better at managing it is by understanding how the brain reacts during the experience.
Arts and Entertainment
A Marvel Misstep: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
By Mira Anant
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) fails to meet fans’ standards due to lackluster storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and poor production quality.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Lose a Russian Heir in Less Than a Day
A look at Oscar Best Picture Winner Anora
Humor
The Stuy That Cried Fire
By Diya Mallu
Research into the string of recent fire drills reveals the true reasons for the “fires.”
Sports
Underachieving to Unstoppable: The Magical Rise of the Rebels in the 2024-25 Season
The Stuyvesant JV Basketball Team went undefeated in the 2024-25 season and secured their first home playoff victory in over 20 years, but they ultimately fell to eventual city champion Eagle Academy.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Lose a Russian Heir in Less Than a Day
A look at Oscar Best Picture Winner Anora
Arts and Entertainment
A Marvel Misstep: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
By Mira Anant
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) fails to meet fans’ standards due to lackluster storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and poor production quality.
Arts and Entertainment
Junior SING!: A Wonderfully Spooky Performance
By Alexis Qian, Dinara Gargu, Eva Kastoun, Stella Krajka
Despite a few failed jokes and a slightly uneven plot, this year’s Junior SING! production was a fresh, heartwarming performance.
Opinions
It’s Time to Rein in Sports Betting
Sports betting has predominantly targeted young people and is a dangerous industry that needs to be tightly regulated.
Opinions
Governor Hochul’s Political Gamble
The Money in Your Pockets program would be ultimately wasteful and ineffective and better replaced with alternative initiatives.
Opinions
Leave Mormons Alone!
By Mace Elinson
In a country that celebrates freedom of expression, a relentless campaign against Mormonism is contradictory to our identities as American.
Opinions
Education, the Bastion of Democracy, May Be Under Threat
The rise of political extremism in education must be countered through bipartisan activism.
Opinions
Our Public Lands are in Danger
By Angelina Lu
The Trump administration’s leaders and land policies prioritize corporate profit over conservation of public lands, which threatens ecosystems, Indigenous rights, and public resources.
Science
The Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Benefits of SING!
By Isabel Cho
Stuyvesant’s annual SING! performance—a result of hours of teamwork and dedication—stimulates important cognitive skills that can extend far beyond the stage.
Science
How Theaters are Becoming Greener
By Angelina Lu
The performing arts industry is proving that eco-friendly practices can reduce environmental footprints without compromising artistic expression.
Science
Behind the Nerves: The Science Behind Stage Fright
By Hana Hirata
Among performers, stage fright occurs frequently, and one of the key ways to getting better at managing it is by understanding how the brain reacts during the experience.
Humor
All The BEST Places To Go On A Date In NYC!
The prestigious Spectator (specifically the Humor Department) has already put together a waterproof, fireproof, phone-playing-Brawl-Stars-proof list of the best date locations in this city—and it’s obvious you’re staying in the city.
Arts and Entertainment
Sure, I’ll Have Another Sip of Kool-Aid!
By Dean Hevenstone, Grace Jung, Hifza Kaleem, Myles Vuong, Naomi Lai, Yuna Lee
Senior SING!’s victorious 2025 performance was a dazzling spectacle of music and dance—one straight out of the Roaring 20s.
Humor
High Fun or High On Kool-Aid?
Someone please tell me where Senior SING! hid the Kool-Aid, children, and furries.
Humor
Soph-Frosh SING!: A Happy Ending?
[sung to the tune of “Reflection”] Whaaaaat is that show I seeeee, up on thaaaaat, stage for meeeee? Why is SophFrosh SING! something Iiiii paid to seeeee? Writing lyrics is hard, guys.
Sports
The White Mamba’s Impact
Diana Taurasi’s retirement marks the end of her dominance in the WNBA, and she leaves behind a profound legacy.
Features
Tubas and Tangents: A Profile on David Scheiman
By Ray Lattapongpisut, Sumaiya Karim
An insight into the life of mathematics teacher David Scheiman, who once toured the world as a musician.
Opinions
Protect and Preserve Coney Island!
A real estate development group has proposed building a casino, hotel, and convention center in Coney Island, which would have overwhelmingly negative consequences for the neighborhood.
Opinions
Could Platform Barriers Be the Key to Safer Subways?
Installing platform screen doors in New York City subways may have benefits beyond improved safety, such as lowering air pollution, noise pollution, and preventing track fires.
Science
Behind the Nerves: The Science Behind Stage Fright
By Hana Hirata
Among performers, stage fright occurs frequently, and one of the key ways to getting better at managing it is by understanding how the brain reacts during the experience.
Arts and Entertainment
A Marvel Misstep: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
By Mira Anant
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) fails to meet fans’ standards due to lackluster storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and poor production quality.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Lose a Russian Heir in Less Than a Day
A look at Oscar Best Picture Winner Anora
Humor
The Stuy That Cried Fire
By Diya Mallu
Research into the string of recent fire drills reveals the true reasons for the “fires.”
Sports
Underachieving to Unstoppable: The Magical Rise of the Rebels in the 2024-25 Season
The Stuyvesant JV Basketball Team went undefeated in the 2024-25 season and secured their first home playoff victory in over 20 years, but they ultimately fell to eventual city champion Eagle Academy.
News
Meet the 2025-2026 Big Sib Chairs!
By Brian Lin, Dilasha Rawal, Ellis Thompson, Stella Krajka
The Big Sib Chairs for the 2025-2026 school year have been announced!
News
SING! by the Numbers
By Brendan Tan, Dinara Gargu, Lauren Yang
The Spectator’s News Department provides the budget breakdown for the SING! 2025 productions.
Arts and Entertainment
How to Lose a Russian Heir in Less Than a Day
A look at Oscar Best Picture Winner Anora
Arts and Entertainment
A Marvel Misstep: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
By Mira Anant
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) fails to meet fans’ standards due to lackluster storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and poor production quality.
Arts and Entertainment
The Oscars 2025: A Ceremony Struggling to Meet Expectations
By Sofia Sen
The 97th Academy Awards featured strong performances but lacked memorable moments.
Humor
New Year, New Freshmen: Pre-Freshies React to SHSAT Results
By Faiza Rumman
Pre-freshies react to SHSAT results (TW: major second-hand embarrassment).
Humor
St Patrick’s Day: An Underestimated Holiday
By Jake Chan
A leprechaun trying to save St Patrick’s Day invades Stuy and forces people to celebrate the holiday