Arts and Entertainment
Ukraine Fashion Week Returns
The Ukraine Fashion week unites wartime and fashion, What is the significance of a fashion show during wartime?
Humor
Mars Bars and Mickey Mouse: The Stuy Student’s Guide to Movies for This Halloween Season
I’d like to extend a generous invitation to read this compilation of the Disney Halloween movies that Stuyvesant students will relate to the most.
Humor
Getting Personal: The Edits of Stuyvesant’s College Essays
With early applications done, The Spectator asked students and teachers what the worst part of the essay editing process was.
Sports
How to Lose a World Series in 5 Days
The Yankees haven’t had good fundamentals for years, but this time it cost them a shot at a ring.
Sports
Can Bronny James Live Up to the Hype?
By Erin Goggin
Following the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James has had to combat the imposter-syndrome imposed on him by fans due to the impact of his father’s legacy.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Its Historic Fall 2024-2025 Clubs and Pubs Fair
By Amrit Das, Dilasha Rawal, Eric Lam
The fall Clubs and Pubs Fair was Stuyvesant’s largest, with over 240 clubs advertising and engaging with students.
News
Stuyvesant AP Mandarin Students Begin Using the Du Chinese App
By Kara Yip, Ken Wakida, Rahul Kissoon
AP Mandarin students receive access to the Du Chinese app through PTA funding.
Features
You’re Hot Then You’re Cold: Students’ Takes on Stuyvesant’s Indoor Temperatures
By Angel Huang
Students share their thoughts and experiences regarding the Stuyvesant building’s varying temperatures.
Features
Secular Stuy from a Religious Perspective
By Leah Riegel
Hear one perspective of how it feels to be observant in a secular environment (Stuy).
Features
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.
Arts and Entertainment
Play-Asia #1: K-pop
“Pierrot” by Le Sserafim and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are stand-out, upbeat songs perfect for the K-pop veteran or newcomer.
Arts and Entertainment
Uzumaki Is A Spiral Into Disappointment
After years of anticipation, Adult Swim’s Uzumaki proves to be a maddening mix of greatness and disappointment.
Humor
What Not to Do at Thanksgiving Dinner
By Dale Heller, Gabriella Hoefner
A comprehensive list of bad Thanksgiving habits to avoid.
Opinions
What About Earth?
By Eli Smith
The world’s most existential problem is ignored by leaders and voters alike, and unless this changes, climate change will have detrimental impacts.
Opinions
Ableism at Stuyvesant
Ableist attitudes have become normalized at Stuyvesant, but this doesn’t mean we can’t take action to change them.
Science
Bedroom Media on Sleep Quality
By Gavin Lin
Viewing electronic media before bed limits our sleep quality and sleep quantity in both psychological and physical ways. However, some aspects of bedroom media may benefit sleep.
Arts and Entertainment
October in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four mini-reviews of singles that were released in October.
Arts and Entertainment
Robert Frank: Finally In Focus
Life Dances On takes a bird’s eye view of Robert Frank’s life, tracing his influences and the evolution of his craft while highlighting the less celebrated facets of his oeuvre.
Arts and Entertainment
Chromakopia: Tyler, the Creator’s Opus of Self Reflection
Tyler, the Creator's newest album represents a pivotal moment in his life, and listeners love the artist’s new found vulnerability
Humor
The Ultimate ‘Why Us?’ College Essay
By Daniella Solomon, Sasha Ruinsky
Average student writes a totally ordinary “Why us?” college essay.
Opinions
The Opinions Department’s Reactions To November 5
The Opinions Department reflects on the moments leading up to the 2024 presidential election and their ruminations afterward.
Sports
The Final Whistle: The Mimbas’ and Their Bittersweet Defeat in Playoffs
The girls’ soccer team compensated for lost starters, making it to playoffs, showcasing their unparalleled team chemistry and work ethic.
Features
History Competitions for the Masses: Mr. Moore and National History Day
By Mark Ionis
Hundreds of students participate in National History Day every year with the help of social studies teacher Mordecai Moore.
Sports
Pinstripe Hopes and Postseason Woes
By Hifza Kaleem
A reflection on the New York Yankees’ return to the 2024 World Series, a highly anticipated yet disappointing experience.
Arts and Entertainment
Ukraine Fashion Week Returns
The Ukraine Fashion week unites wartime and fashion, What is the significance of a fashion show during wartime?
Features
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.
Arts and Entertainment
Play-Asia #1: K-pop
“Pierrot” by Le Sserafim and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are stand-out, upbeat songs perfect for the K-pop veteran or newcomer.
Arts and Entertainment
Uzumaki Is A Spiral Into Disappointment
After years of anticipation, Adult Swim’s Uzumaki proves to be a maddening mix of greatness and disappointment.
Humor
Mars Bars and Mickey Mouse: The Stuy Student’s Guide to Movies for This Halloween Season
I’d like to extend a generous invitation to read this compilation of the Disney Halloween movies that Stuyvesant students will relate to the most.
Humor
Getting Personal: The Edits of Stuyvesant’s College Essays
With early applications done, The Spectator asked students and teachers what the worst part of the essay editing process was.
Humor
What Not to Do at Thanksgiving Dinner
By Dale Heller, Gabriella Hoefner
A comprehensive list of bad Thanksgiving habits to avoid.
Sports
How to Lose a World Series in 5 Days
The Yankees haven’t had good fundamentals for years, but this time it cost them a shot at a ring.
Opinions
What About Earth?
By Eli Smith
The world’s most existential problem is ignored by leaders and voters alike, and unless this changes, climate change will have detrimental impacts.
Opinions
Ableism at Stuyvesant
Ableist attitudes have become normalized at Stuyvesant, but this doesn’t mean we can’t take action to change them.
Science
Too Much Light is Harming Our Health
Daily exposure to bright nighttime lighting has numerous detrimental effects on our health, but there are steps we can take to reduce its impacts.
Science
The Brightest Comet In 27 Years
By Sophie Zhao
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is the brightest comet in 27 years to travel past Earth. Learn more about comets like Comet A3, how they form, and how to spot them!
Sports
Can Bronny James Live Up to the Hype?
By Erin Goggin
Following the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James has had to combat the imposter-syndrome imposed on him by fans due to the impact of his father’s legacy.
Sports
The Final Whistle: The Mimbas’ and Their Bittersweet Defeat in Playoffs
The girls’ soccer team compensated for lost starters, making it to playoffs, showcasing their unparalleled team chemistry and work ethic.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts Its Historic Fall 2024-2025 Clubs and Pubs Fair
By Amrit Das, Dilasha Rawal, Eric Lam
The fall Clubs and Pubs Fair was Stuyvesant’s largest, with over 240 clubs advertising and engaging with students.
News
Stuyvesant AP Mandarin Students Begin Using the Du Chinese App
By Kara Yip, Ken Wakida, Rahul Kissoon
AP Mandarin students receive access to the Du Chinese app through PTA funding.
Features
You’re Hot Then You’re Cold: Students’ Takes on Stuyvesant’s Indoor Temperatures
By Angel Huang
Students share their thoughts and experiences regarding the Stuyvesant building’s varying temperatures.
Features
Secular Stuy from a Religious Perspective
By Leah Riegel
Hear one perspective of how it feels to be observant in a secular environment (Stuy).
Features
History Competitions for the Masses: Mr. Moore and National History Day
By Mark Ionis
Hundreds of students participate in National History Day every year with the help of social studies teacher Mordecai Moore.
Science
Bedroom Media on Sleep Quality
By Gavin Lin
Viewing electronic media before bed limits our sleep quality and sleep quantity in both psychological and physical ways. However, some aspects of bedroom media may benefit sleep.
Arts and Entertainment
October in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four mini-reviews of singles that were released in October.
Arts and Entertainment
Robert Frank: Finally In Focus
Life Dances On takes a bird’s eye view of Robert Frank’s life, tracing his influences and the evolution of his craft while highlighting the less celebrated facets of his oeuvre.
Arts and Entertainment
Chromakopia: Tyler, the Creator’s Opus of Self Reflection
Tyler, the Creator's newest album represents a pivotal moment in his life, and listeners love the artist’s new found vulnerability
Humor
The Ultimate ‘Why Us?’ College Essay
By Daniella Solomon, Sasha Ruinsky
Average student writes a totally ordinary “Why us?” college essay.
Opinions
The Opinions Department’s Reactions To November 5
The Opinions Department reflects on the moments leading up to the 2024 presidential election and their ruminations afterward.
