Peter Goswami (peter-goswami)

pgoswami30 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Peter Goswami ('23) is an Opinions editor. Their favorite topics to write about include racial issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and personal experiences. They enjoy acting and writing poetry, and aspire to enter the field of biological research while maintaining a thriving career as a writer. Peter enjoys reading, watching TV, and spending time with their family and would describe themself as a food addict.

Progressive Polar Bears

With the recent controversy around a lesbian couple in “Peppa Pig,” the debate around LGBTQ+ content in children’s media has once again come into the spotlight.

Issue 2, Volume 113

Students’ Response to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Momoca Mairaj, Peter Goswami, Zifei Zhao

Issue 16, Volume 112

The Default Is No Default

We need to move past the idea of cisgender, heterosexual identity as the default to create a society that normalizes queer identity.

Issue 14, Volume 112

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Economics at Stuyvesant: The Place for Personal Finance?

Anisha Singhal, Isabella Jia, Nada Hameed, Nicole Liu, Peter Goswami, Zifei Zhao

Economics classes at Stuyvesant have great value, but their curriculums are too packed to do full justice to financial literacy.

Issue 14, Volume 112

Making Stuyvesant More Inclusive

The SU has begun pushing for gender neutral bathrooms, but more progress can be made in order to make Stuyvesant a more welcoming environment for gender non-conforming and non-binary students.

Issue 11, Volume 112

Making Stuyvesant More Inclusive

The SU has begun pushing for gender neutral bathrooms, but more progress can be made in order to make Stuyvesant a more welcoming environment for gender non-conforming and non-binary students.

Issue 10, Volume 112

An Armed Vigilante Got Away With Murder

The results of the Rittenhouse trial reveal how our legal system is created to favor white men and pro-gun sentiment, which needs to be changed.

Issue 7, Volume 112

The Cycle of Violence

Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and violence against Muslims in India manifested once again this year during Durga Puja, an important religious festival for Bengali Hindus.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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Gay, Brown, and Ambivalent About Dating White Men

As a gay person of color, I examine my discomfort around the idea of dating white men based on my own personal experience.

Issue 5, Volume 112

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Gay Enough

Queer people often feel like they have to fit a stereotypical image of queerness to feel like their identities are valid, but all queer people should feel confident in their sexualities and identities.

Issue 4, Volume 112

You Can Only Get Some of Your Rights Delivered

While New York City has passed a new bill improving some conditions for delivery workers, more firm measures need to be taken to protect and support these workers.

Issue 3, Volume 112

America’s Duty Toward Vulnerable Afghans

The United States has a duty to quickly and safely relocate as many Afghan civilians, who are in danger under the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan, as possible.

Issue 1, Volume 112

Plumes, Pills, and Potions

Alexander Lopez, Levi Simon, Peter Goswami

While the use of drugs is prevalent among teenagers across schools, the stressful and rigorous environment of Stuyvesant fuels its own unique drug culture among students who feel the need to use certain substances as a social tool, an ability enhancer, or an escape.

Issue 0, Volume 112

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Prosecuting a President, Defeating the Dangers

Prosecuting Trump is necessary to prevent the danger of him becoming president again and to restore American values.

Issue 12, Volume 111

Criminal Law Class Welcomes Guest Speakers Mark Berman (‘82) and Judge Charlotte Davidson

Christina Wang, Fahima Miajee, Kai Li, Peter Goswami

Social studies teacher Linda Weissman hosted guest speakers Mark Berman (’82) and Judge Charlotte Davidson in her Criminal Law elective on December 2 and December 4, respectively.

Issue 8, Volume 111

Kamala Harris and the Issue of Identity and Representation in America

As Kamala Harris has been elected to the office of vice president, we need to think about how her multiracial identity and her political record as an attorney general have shaped the way she represents both Black and South Asian communities.

Issue 6, Volume 111

Julian Giordano and Shivali Korgaonkar: Leaders of the 2020-2021 Student Union

Isabella Jia, Peter Goswami, Saad Ghaffouli

Senior Julian Giordano and junior Shivali Korgaonkar emerge unopposed as leaders of the 2020-2021 Student Union.

Issue 3, Volume 111

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Adding Rainbows to History

Issue 2, Volume 111

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Teachers Transition to Remote and Blended Learning

Alec Shafran, Jenny Liu, Michelle Lu, Peter Goswami, Samia Islam

The Spectator conducted interviews with Stuyvesant teachers to gather their input about the upcoming school year.

Issue 1, Volume 111

Making History Everyone’s Story

Eurocentrism in the history curricula of schools across New York City is problematic.

Issue 1, Volume 111

National History Day Finalists Advance to National Championships

Jenny Liu, Peter Goswami, Rifath Hossain, Victoria Gao

Several groups from Stuyvesant will advance to the National Championships of the National History Day Competition, albeit with some changes.

Issue 16, Volume 110

A School Day Off to Throw Around Colored Powder?

As an important religious minority in New York City, Hindus should be granted school holidays to allow children to embrace their culture and religion.

Issue 16, Volume 110

A School Day Off to Throw Around Colored Powder?

As an important religious minority in New York City, Hindus should be granted school holidays to allow children to embrace their culture and religion.

Issue 16, Volume 110

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