Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman (khandaker-mushfikuzzaman)

kmushfikuzzaman50 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman (‘25) is an Opinions writer. He enjoys playing soccer for fun and spray painting from time to time. He’s interested in astronomy and addicted to murder mystery shows.

Bangladesh’s Second Independence

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Student protestors in Bangladesh have overthrown Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a result of the reinstatement of an unjust quota system. The nation now must take positive steps towards a true democracy.

Issue 1, Volume 115

All Eyes on Rafah

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

A Tiktok influencer’s insensitive choice of audio regarding the Met Gala set alight a block movement. In order to force acknowledgement and support in Gaza, users have been blocking celebrities who’ve chosen to stay silent on the humanitarian issue.

Issue 16, Volume 114

Dear America, Stop Overreacting!

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

America has a history of overreacting in times of crisis, leading to illogical and discriminatory measures.

Issue 14, Volume 114

Why Not Teach Every Student to Read Well.

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Reading proficiency in students across the nation and globe is shockingly low, and it’s an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.

Issue 9, Volume 114

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What Does Your Hair Say About You?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Our hair type and hairstyle are integral parts of our identities, playing a major role in how we’re viewed by our peers. However, it’s important to steer away from harmful stereotypes concerning hair.

Issue 6, Volume 114

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Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

OnlyFans has become glorified in mainstream media, and we need to speak against the mass hype around it.

Issue 2, Volume 114

Put the “Self” in Self-Improvement

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Self-improvement has turned into a business genre on social media; instead, users need to take charge of their own lives to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Issue 1, Volume 114

Lose Things, Not Yourself

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Though losing things is a normal occurrence, repeatedly losing items can have an emotional toll on us. We shouldn’t put heavy mental consequences on losing things and understand it’s often out of our control.

Issue 16, Volume 113

Fasting or Studying? Don’t Make Me Choose!

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

The DOE needs to create a one-week break at the beginning of Ramadan to give Muslim students a peaceful and festive Ramadan.

Issue 13, Volume 113

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Are You Reading This?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

A self-aware article on article writing itself, exploring and questioning the readership of The Spectator and the Opinions Department.

Issue 6, Volume 113

A Series of Unfortunate Moments

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

A personal reflection on Islam and fate.

Issue 5, Volume 113

Artemis I Launch: Timeline and Info

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Though the Artemis I launch has been more difficult than expected to start, the program is a crucial step towards furthering human progress in space exploration.

Issue 4, Volume 113

Kudos and Kudon’ts For Your Halloween Costume

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

It is time to up your Halloween costume game! Here are some kudos and kudon’ts on what to wear to Stuyvesant’s costume contest.

Issue 4, Volume 113

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Fifty Shades of Gray: The World Is Losing Color

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

The world has slowly been losing its color as companies begin using monochrome hues, harming our mental health in the long run.

Issue 3, Volume 113

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The Line: A Step Towards the Future or SciFi Fantasy?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Saudi Arabia’s plan for the linear skyscraper city, The Line, is the future for density living and human progression.

Issue 1, Volume 113

Webb Telescope’s First Images–A Bright Past Promising A Brighter Future

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

JWST has recently released highly anticipated images of galaxies, nebulas, and everything in between that reveal many secrets of our universe.

Issue 1, Volume 113

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover: Conquestor or Better Leader?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Elon Musk has bought all of Twitter in the name of free speech, and his motives are quite questionable.

Issue 15, Volume 112

The Ridiculous Debate: Are There More Wheels or Doors in the World?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

A heated debate has blown up the Internet: are there more wheels or doors in the world?

Issue 13, Volume 112

The James Webb Telescope — A Look Into the Very Beginning The Spectator / Science / Issue 10

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

The James Webb Telescope, a telescope with a complex design with a significant purpose, recently launched and will hopefully capture images that’ll answer blazing questions about our universe.

Issue 10, Volume 112

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College and Money: Where does it end?

Khandaker Mushfikuzzaman

Colleges should be free to end the continual circle of money that society has created.

Issue 9, Volume 112

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