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.
Science
Tiny Carbon Balls With Big Potential: The Uses of Fullerenes
By Olivia Liu
The unique properties of fullerenes allow for many practical applications.
Features
Discovering Myself One Page at a Time
By PLACEHOLDER
My reading ability has been one of my superpowers for as long as I can remember. It’s shaped me as a person and has deeply affected my outlook on life. No matter how simplistic reading might be, it truly does resonate with me.
News
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team is Top Team in Manhattan
By Lucia Fajardo, Lyla Storm, PLACEHOLDER
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team competed at Fordham Law School, placing as semifinalists and ranked the number one school team in Manhattan on November 17.
News
The Price Point
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
Dispatch (2025): Your Choices Matter
By Sara Bhuiyan
Dispatch (2025) is incredibly compelling, full of puzzles and hard choices.
Opinions
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
Opinions
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: A Republican Mess
By Zobia Syed
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, though seemingly formidable and a catalyst for downfall, does not necessarily imply all that it foreshadows.
Humor
What Lies Between the Cracks: An Investigation of the Pooping Perp
A detailed investigative report of the Fugitive Flatulator.
Features
In His Element: Douglas Zhu
By PLACEHOLDER
AP Chemistry teacher and alumnus Douglas Zhu reflects on his unexpected return to the classroom and his childhood
Arts and Entertainment
Bassvictim: Testing Forms in Forever
Bassvictim’s Forever explores the band’s sound after the after-parties.
Science
The Science Behind Hot Chocolate
By Unknown User
The chemistry and structure of cocoa create a smooth and rich flavor, making hot chocolate the perfect cozy treat after a long school day
Opinions
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
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.
News
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
Science
Quantum Biology: How Quantum Mechanics May Help Birds Migrate
By Jessica Yao
The mechanism of magnetoreception is used by birds to migrate during the seasons, revealing a surprising intersection between biology, chemistry, and quantum physics.
Science
Tiny Carbon Balls With Big Potential: The Uses of Fullerenes
By Olivia Liu
The unique properties of fullerenes allow for many practical applications.
Features
Discovering Myself One Page at a Time
By PLACEHOLDER
My reading ability has been one of my superpowers for as long as I can remember. It’s shaped me as a person and has deeply affected my outlook on life. No matter how simplistic reading might be, it truly does resonate with me.
News
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team is Top Team in Manhattan
By Lucia Fajardo, Lyla Storm, PLACEHOLDER
Stuyvesant’s Moot Court Team competed at Fordham Law School, placing as semifinalists and ranked the number one school team in Manhattan on November 17.
News
The Price Point
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
Dispatch (2025): Your Choices Matter
By Sara Bhuiyan
Dispatch (2025) is incredibly compelling, full of puzzles and hard choices.
Opinions
Tax Elite Colleges
Elite colleges have thrived with federal subsidies and tax breaks while public universities face continued budget cuts.
Opinions
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: A Republican Mess
By Zobia Syed
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, though seemingly formidable and a catalyst for downfall, does not necessarily imply all that it foreshadows.
Humor
What Lies Between the Cracks: An Investigation of the Pooping Perp
A detailed investigative report of the Fugitive Flatulator.
Features
In His Element: Douglas Zhu
By PLACEHOLDER
AP Chemistry teacher and alumnus Douglas Zhu reflects on his unexpected return to the classroom and his childhood
Arts and Entertainment
Bassvictim: Testing Forms in Forever
Bassvictim’s Forever explores the band’s sound after the after-parties.
Science
The Science Behind Hot Chocolate
By Unknown User
The chemistry and structure of cocoa create a smooth and rich flavor, making hot chocolate the perfect cozy treat after a long school day
Opinions
Reimagining Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza redesign must be supported in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and restore its original glory.
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.
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.
Sports
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
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.
News
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.