Features

You’re Hot Then You’re Cold: Students’ Takes on Stuyvesant’s Indoor Temperatures

Students share their thoughts and experiences regarding the Stuyvesant building’s varying temperatures.

Secular Stuy from a Religious Perspective

Hear one perspective of how it feels to be observant in a secular environment (Stuy).

Oh, Brother; Tales of Siblings Together at Stuy

Stuy students with siblings attending Stuy reminisce about how their siblings have shaped their experience at school.

Meet Stuyvesant’s Newest Teachers!

Get to know Stuyvesant’s newest teachers!

A Missing Piece of Puzzle Finally Found: Rediscovering My Bangladeshi Identity

How my connection with my cultural identity was strengthened through Bangladesh’s politics this summer.

Fame and Fashion: Dress to Impress Hits the Runway

Dress to Impress quickly racks up a large fanbase of devoted fashionistas as players style their characters to win the grand prize.

Scrolling for Answers: The Urgent Need for Media Literacy in the 21st Century

Examining the necessity of media literacy given the rising use of social media in regards to politics.

Oh, To Be A Tourist In Your Own City!

Or, did you know there was a castle in Central Park?

Hot Summer Days with a Bed Rot Phase: “Unproductive” Summers At Stuyvesant

Summertime is seen as a time of relaxation for some, and a chance to get ahead of other students for others. However, how do these clashing mindsets manifest within current and upcoming Stuyvesant students?

2024 Summer Olympics (Stuy Version)

Stuyvesant students pitch a new Olympic sport that they would place a gold medal in.

To Glow or Not to Glow: What Changed This Summer?

High school and college students discuss what makes a summer glow-up, why they might be important, and the key steps to achieving one.

Teacher Reflections on this Fall’s Direction

Listen to teachers, including Mr. Hanna, Mr. Stephan, and Ms. Karp, reflect on their summers and expectations for the coming school year.

Where Do Students Get Their Political Views From?

How important are different sources of political information to the development of a student’s political views, and how should such information be evaluated before it is consumed?

How does this year’s election feel different from previous elections?

The Spectator’s Features Department asked members of the school community about what makes the 2024 presidential election special.

Teachers and Politics: Best Friends or Enemies?

Students and teachers share their opinions on teachers expressing political views in class, especially with the upcoming election.

Discussing Right-wing Politics in the Classroom Right

Considering the weight of the 2024 election, having an open forum and inclusive political environment for students becomes necessary. Teachers need a nuanced approach in directing political discourse in the classroom.

Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine

Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?

Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.

When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant

Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?

Stuyvesant Students’ Experiences With Slut Shaming

As the weather gets warmer, Stuyvesant students anonymously share their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives on slut-shaming.

Balancing Relaxation and Motivation: Cafe Culture at Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant culture is a pipeline for cafe culture—awkward commuting times, school stress, and necessary productiveness cause many students to flock to them after school. However, is this really the right choice for everyone, and what are the positives and negatives of building such a habit?

Reflection on Women’s Day Run

Stuyvesant held their tenth annual Women’s Day Run Event, where participants were able to interact with each other to support equality for women.

AP Exam Leaks Drip Into Stuyvesant

AP exam leaks are flooding social media and making their way into Stuyvesant in the process.

A Special Sibling Relationship: Big Sib Dynamics

An inside look at how Big Sibs and Little Sibs each view the Big Sib program.

A Reflection on AP Culture at Stuyvesant

A look at AP culture in Stuyvesant.

Braving the Beast: A Look Into College Letters of Recommendation

It's important for juniors to know what goes into a rec letter, and who it's best to ask for one from.

A Lost Art at Stuy: Comics

Art teacher William Wrigley used to teach a comic class that was a new, interesting, popular way for students to express themselves, but this year, it was no longer offered due to the art department being too small.

Medz Yeghern: Never Again

Reflecting on the pride, loss, and complicated guilt of April 24 as an Armenian-American.

Learn Self-Defense At No Expense!

Three free self-defense classes, taught by Gabrielle Rubin, were offered to seniors this spring. These classes helped students learn important defense skills that can aid them in college and beyond.

From Mundane to Mindful: Reinventing Homeroom Engagement

Students share their thoughts and opinions on homeroom activities.

History Competitions for the Masses: Mr. Moore and National History Day

Hundreds of students participate in National History Day every year with the help of social studies teacher Mordecai Moore.

Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine

Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?

Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.

When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant

Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?

Stuyvesant Alum Turns 100 — A Profile of Jack Gilburne

Jack Gilburne, Stuyvesant class of 1942, reflects on his life experiences as a Stuy alum and Air Force veteran on his 100th birthday.

Stuyvesant Students’ Experiences With Slut Shaming

As the weather gets warmer, Stuyvesant students anonymously share their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives on slut-shaming.

Balancing Relaxation and Motivation: Cafe Culture at Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant culture is a pipeline for cafe culture—awkward commuting times, school stress, and necessary productiveness cause many students to flock to them after school. However, is this really the right choice for everyone, and what are the positives and negatives of building such a habit?

Reflection on Women’s Day Run

Stuyvesant held their tenth annual Women’s Day Run Event, where participants were able to interact with each other to support equality for women.

AP Exam Leaks Drip Into Stuyvesant

AP exam leaks are flooding social media and making their way into Stuyvesant in the process.

A Special Sibling Relationship: Big Sib Dynamics

An inside look at how Big Sibs and Little Sibs each view the Big Sib program.

A Reflection on AP Culture at Stuyvesant

A look at AP culture in Stuyvesant.

Braving the Beast: A Look Into College Letters of Recommendation

It's important for juniors to know what goes into a rec letter, and who it's best to ask for one from.

A Lost Art at Stuy: Comics

Art teacher William Wrigley used to teach a comic class that was a new, interesting, popular way for students to express themselves, but this year, it was no longer offered due to the art department being too small.

Familial Waterfalls From My Palms!

How my sweaty palms caused me my biggest adversities but also strengthened my relationship with my father and shaped me into the person I am today.

Medz Yeghern: Never Again

Reflecting on the pride, loss, and complicated guilt of April 24 as an Armenian-American.

How To Ask About College: A Tutorial

It’s May. College acceptances are out, and everyone is itching to know where their friends, acquaintances, and even people they have never met before, are going. But then the awkward moment comes: how to ask? The constant questioning can be a lot to graduating seniors, so they have suggested their own guidelines for curious onlookers.

Savory Noodles, Delusional Frogs, and Familial Dreams: A Reflection on the First-Gen

A lesson on finding self and family as a first-gen child, told through stories of my memories, and reflections on them.

Learn Self-Defense At No Expense!

Three free self-defense classes, taught by Gabrielle Rubin, were offered to seniors this spring. These classes helped students learn important defense skills that can aid them in college and beyond.

From Mundane to Mindful: Reinventing Homeroom Engagement

Students share their thoughts and opinions on homeroom activities.

Redefining Beauty Through the Hijab

A look into the experience of a young hijabi and how her hijab alters her concept of beauty.

You’re Hot Then You’re Cold: Students’ Takes on Stuyvesant’s Indoor Temperatures

Students share their thoughts and experiences regarding the Stuyvesant building’s varying temperatures.

Baguettes and Bacteria: Stuyvesant Students Go to Paris For the iGEM Competition

A team of students from high schools in the New York area, including several from Stuyvesant, went to Paris to present a solution to one of society’s problems, an amazing experience with memories to last a lifetime.

Secular Stuy from a Religious Perspective

Hear one perspective of how it feels to be observant in a secular environment (Stuy).

Oh, Brother; Tales of Siblings Together at Stuy

Stuy students with siblings attending Stuy reminisce about how their siblings have shaped their experience at school.

Rediscovering the Magic of Reading

A reflection on my reading journey and how I found myself through books.

Meet Stuyvesant’s Newest Teachers!

Get to know Stuyvesant’s newest teachers!

Grading Music: Numbers to Letters and Back

Stuyvesant music students successfully come together to change the pass-fail grading system.

A Missing Piece of Puzzle Finally Found: Rediscovering My Bangladeshi Identity

How my connection with my cultural identity was strengthened through Bangladesh’s politics this summer.

Reintroducing Stuyvesant’s Music Lab!

Passionate and established music teacher Harold Stephan has been working to create a music lab for students to hone their passion for music/video production. With the renovation of the music lab, let’s reintroduce the music lab and its significance!

Fame and Fashion: Dress to Impress Hits the Runway

Dress to Impress quickly racks up a large fanbase of devoted fashionistas as players style their characters to win the grand prize.

Scrolling for Answers: The Urgent Need for Media Literacy in the 21st Century

Examining the necessity of media literacy given the rising use of social media in regards to politics.

Countdown to College: How rising seniors prepare for college applications

A look into how Stuyvesant seniors get ready for college applications.

Oh, To Be A Tourist In Your Own City!

Or, did you know there was a castle in Central Park?

Hot Summer Days with a Bed Rot Phase: “Unproductive” Summers At Stuyvesant

Summertime is seen as a time of relaxation for some, and a chance to get ahead of other students for others. However, how do these clashing mindsets manifest within current and upcoming Stuyvesant students?

2024 Summer Olympics (Stuy Version)

Stuyvesant students pitch a new Olympic sport that they would place a gold medal in.

To Glow or Not to Glow: What Changed This Summer?

High school and college students discuss what makes a summer glow-up, why they might be important, and the key steps to achieving one.

Teacher Reflections on this Fall’s Direction

Listen to teachers, including Mr. Hanna, Mr. Stephan, and Ms. Karp, reflect on their summers and expectations for the coming school year.

Where Do Students Get Their Political Views From?

How important are different sources of political information to the development of a student’s political views, and how should such information be evaluated before it is consumed?

How does this year’s election feel different from previous elections?

The Spectator’s Features Department asked members of the school community about what makes the 2024 presidential election special.

Teachers and Politics: Best Friends or Enemies?

Students and teachers share their opinions on teachers expressing political views in class, especially with the upcoming election.

Allan Lichtman, Keeper of the Keys

A profile of Allan Lichtman: Stuyvesant alumnus, American historian, and creator of the Keys to the White House.

Discussing Right-wing Politics in the Classroom Right

Considering the weight of the 2024 election, having an open forum and inclusive political environment for students becomes necessary. Teachers need a nuanced approach in directing political discourse in the classroom.