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.
Opinions
On Liberty
As authoritarian trends occur in the modern world, a reanalysis of the natural right to liberty and its association with justice must occur.
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
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
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!
Features
Memes and Misinformation: Students React to New York City’s 2025 Mayoral Election
Students react to the recent New York City mayoral election.
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.
Opinions
On Liberty
As authoritarian trends occur in the modern world, a reanalysis of the natural right to liberty and its association with justice must occur.
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
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
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
News
Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements
The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
Sports
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
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.