News
Stuyvesant Students Volunteer in Passport to Taiwan Festival
By Aeneas Merchant, Dilasha Rawal, Kara Yip, Madeline Goodwin
Students from Stuyvesant’s Key Club, Red Cross, and Taiwanese culture club—Stuywan—participated in the Passport to Taiwan festival.
News
Stuyvesant Junior Caucus Hosts a Slime Making Event
By Dinara Gargu, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
The Stuyvesant Junior Caucus hosted a slime event to help students de-stress during AP testing.
Arts and Entertainment
Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.
Arts and Entertainment
May in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?
Arts and Entertainment
We’re All in Harvey’s World
By Ryan Radwan
After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.
Arts and Entertainment
The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover
A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.
Arts and Entertainment
The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft
By Benson Chen
Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.
Arts and Entertainment
When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck
By Albert Shen
Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
Arts and Entertainment
The Budding Artists of Manhattan
By Ruby Kennedy
The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.
Arts and Entertainment
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
Features
Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?
Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.
Features
When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant
By Grace Jung, Noa Salas, Siroos Pasdar, William Chen
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?
Features
Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Anonymous
Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine
Opinions
Protect Our Community Green Spaces
Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.
Opinions
Take Student Government Elections Seriously
By Joanne Hwang
It’s time for students at Stuyvesant to take government elections seriously and prioritize policy and candidates who demonstrate real dedication in order to successfully foster a school community and effectively prepare students for the future.
Opinions
From Club Supermarket to Club Co-op
At the Bronx High School of Science, there’s only one book club. Could Stuyvesant benefit from being less ambitious?
Humor
Top 5 Ways to Escape From Junior Prom
JProm sounds great until you’re stranded in the middle of the Hudson River with no way to get out. Here are your top 5 ways to fix said dilemma!
Humor
Hundreds Left in Shock Post-Camp Stuy
By Jai Shah
The Big Sibs are only responsible for like 63.7 percent of this.
Humor
The Rise and Fall of the Stuyvesant Floor
By Ryan Peng
The floors of Stuyvesant host a revolution due to their terrible treatment! Will the Stuyvesant community “step up” to the occasion, or will their plans fall out from under them, just like the floor?
Humor
Robotic Rats Rebellion?!?!
By Lina Zheng
A kid tried taking over school with robotic rats unsuccessfully.
Humor
One of Those Rare Times When You Shouldn’t Play the Triangle
A teacher isn’t sure what to do with the five students left in his class, and decides to keep them entertained in various ways.
Humor
The Chances of Alien Invasion are High, but Our Percentage of Brainrot is Higher
By Fiona Chen
Aliens exist and seem to have hostile intentions against our race, but our recent astronomically high levels of brainrot have left these aliens unsure of whether or not to put their doomsday plan into motion.
Humor
4 Ways the Minnesota Timberwolves Could Have Won the Western Conference Finals
By Aahan Shah
If these situations occurred, the Timberwolves would’ve had a better chance at winning the Conference Finals.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters
Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.
Features
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.
Opinions
The Double Standard At The Heart of Anti-Zionism
While the boundaries of hate speech when it comes to most minority groups are clear, treatment of Jews is an unfortunate double standard.
Humor
The things i do to pay for my $270 senior prom ticket
By Erica Liu
I bring a horse as my date to senior prom.
Humor
College Board Changes AP Spanish Test, Leaves Students Baffled
By Selina Lin, Tamiyyah Shafiq
College Board suddenly changes the AP Spanish exam to focus on Dora the Explorer.
Sports
The Cricket World Cup Comes to America
By Khush Wadhwa
Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.
Sports
Pressure and Positivity: How the Vipers Made Their Comeback Season
An overview of Stuyvesant’s girls’ fencing team 2024 season and the changes they made that led them to an almost perfect season.
News
Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology
By Anna Zhao, Ken Wakida, Sanjeena Hossen
Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.
Opinions
Big Pharma, Big Oil, Now There’s Big Chicken: The Monopoly of the Poultry Industry
Although city consumers like us are far removed from the chicken industry, we must still address the monopolistic greed and exploitation of American farmers.
News
Stuyvesant Student Union Hosts First Arts And Crafts Fair
Stuyvesant’s Student Union held the first Arts and Crafts Fair to highlight various art-related clubs at Stuy on May 10, outside of the cafeteria.
Science
Psst! The Inside Scoop On How Gossip Affects Your Brain
Talking negatively about people and being involved in drama increases activity in the amygdala, an area in the brain that is closely linked to the prefrontal cortex and is associated with fear, anxiety, and negative emotional states.
Science
Discovering the Roots of Your Musical Taste
Neuroscientific research shows that our brain's reward pathways are activated by familiar musical patterns, and personality traits and values also align with specific music genres, making music a deeply personal and emotional experience.
News
Battling Common Misconceptions about Sunscreen
By Ryan Yang
Using sun protection, such as sunscreen, is key to cancer prevention.
Science
Solar Flare Season
As of May 2024, there is a continued increase in the number of solar flares ejected by the Sun. Learn more about the causes of this spike in solar activity and its resulting implications on Earth!
Humor
Pains of Prom
With junior and senior prom in a few weeks, the Spectator asks the Stuyvesant community about what they look forward to about the event.
Sports
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Sports
Who are the Beasts?
A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.
Sports
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
News
Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology
By Anna Zhao, Ken Wakida, Sanjeena Hossen
Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.
Opinions
Unlucky Numbers
By Mace Elinson
Dive into manipulative tactics corporations employ in order to increase participation in an unwinnable game.
Opinions
A Facade of Empowerment
In a world where digitization of the body positivity movement diminishes the value of personality over physicality, a neutral approach to self-worth is key.
News
Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts International New York to perform at Lincoln Center.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts NYC Historian Dr. Emily Brooks for a Book Talk
By Josephine Gunawan, Mark Ionis
Dr. Emily Brooks, author of a book about NYPD discrimination in the rule of Mayor La Guardia, spoke at Stuyvesant about her thesis.
Science
Plugging One’s Life: A Study of Brain-injured Patients
By Daniel Wu
Life support is a heavy topic that many families of brain-injured patients have to consider, and it is met with many ethical concerns about the quality and value of life.
Sports
Stability for Women’s Hockey, Finally
By Kai Russell
With the success of the PWHL’s inaugural season, professional women’s hockey has finally become viable for players and fans alike.
Sports
Peglegs Surpass Expectations
Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity baseball team, the Peglegs, exceeded expectations throughout the whole season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Sports
Birdies Flying High
By Tahlia Jamir, Timofey Volvovskiy
The life of a badminton player, from the fun to the challenges and everything in between.
Sports
Waving Sticks in the Air
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ lacrosse team set a new stage for the future of the sport following a change in head coach and put a foot in the right direction.
Sports
Samurai Spirit: How Japan is Influencing Baseball
Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are currently excelling in MLB, but what is behind their success?
Sports
Borough Champions: A Dive Into the Boys Outdoor Track Success Story and Why We at Stuyvesant Choose to be Winners
By Ethan Kwok
This article examines the success of the boys outdoor track team and identifies what it means to be a winner.
Sports
The Huskies Look to Bounce Back
By Jack Cao
After a transitional year filled with early challenges, the Stuyvesant Huskies have done exceptionally well to build themselves a great foundation for next season.
Sports
Slapping to Victory
The girls’ handball team was able to rebuild their roster and break through the wall in order to accomplish city playoffs and pull off a great season.
Humor
An Anthology of Accounts Associated with the Dealer of IDs
a mysterious fake ID dealer sells ids to unsuspecting customers.
Humor
Are You a True Stuy Student?
It is time to say goodbye to the Stuyvesant class of ‘24. But before they go, they have to take this quiz to see if they really lived up to their true “Stuy-potential”.
Opinions
Race To The Top: Exploiting Stories and Statistics
By Annie Li, Myles Vuong, Yuna Lee
As the world is engulfed in conflict and crisis, we must stop exploiting real-world situations for our gain, whether it's through Speech and Debate or through our lives.
News
Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts
News
Stuyvesant Students Volunteer in Passport to Taiwan Festival
By Aeneas Merchant, Dilasha Rawal, Kara Yip, Madeline Goodwin
Students from Stuyvesant’s Key Club, Red Cross, and Taiwanese culture club—Stuywan—participated in the Passport to Taiwan festival.
News
Stuyvesant Junior Caucus Hosts a Slime Making Event
By Dinara Gargu, Gavin Cheng, Jayden Kim
The Stuyvesant Junior Caucus hosted a slime event to help students de-stress during AP testing.
Arts and Entertainment
Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters
Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.
Arts and Entertainment
May in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?
Arts and Entertainment
We’re All in Harvey’s World
By Ryan Radwan
After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.
Arts and Entertainment
The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover
A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.
Arts and Entertainment
The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft
By Benson Chen
Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.
Arts and Entertainment
When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck
By Albert Shen
Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
Arts and Entertainment
The Budding Artists of Manhattan
By Ruby Kennedy
The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.
Arts and Entertainment
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
Arts and Entertainment
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
Features
Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?
Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.
Features
When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant
By Grace Jung, Noa Salas, Siroos Pasdar, William Chen
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?
Features
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.
Features
Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Anonymous
Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine
Opinions
Protect Our Community Green Spaces
Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.
Opinions
Take Student Government Elections Seriously
By Joanne Hwang
It’s time for students at Stuyvesant to take government elections seriously and prioritize policy and candidates who demonstrate real dedication in order to successfully foster a school community and effectively prepare students for the future.
Opinions
From Club Supermarket to Club Co-op
At the Bronx High School of Science, there’s only one book club. Could Stuyvesant benefit from being less ambitious?
Opinions
The Double Standard At The Heart of Anti-Zionism
While the boundaries of hate speech when it comes to most minority groups are clear, treatment of Jews is an unfortunate double standard.
Humor
Top 5 Ways to Escape From Junior Prom
JProm sounds great until you’re stranded in the middle of the Hudson River with no way to get out. Here are your top 5 ways to fix said dilemma!
Humor
Hundreds Left in Shock Post-Camp Stuy
By Jai Shah
The Big Sibs are only responsible for like 63.7 percent of this.
Humor
The things i do to pay for my $270 senior prom ticket
By Erica Liu
I bring a horse as my date to senior prom.
Humor
College Board Changes AP Spanish Test, Leaves Students Baffled
By Selina Lin, Tamiyyah Shafiq
College Board suddenly changes the AP Spanish exam to focus on Dora the Explorer.
Humor
The Rise and Fall of the Stuyvesant Floor
By Ryan Peng
The floors of Stuyvesant host a revolution due to their terrible treatment! Will the Stuyvesant community “step up” to the occasion, or will their plans fall out from under them, just like the floor?
Humor
Robotic Rats Rebellion?!?!
By Lina Zheng
A kid tried taking over school with robotic rats unsuccessfully.
Humor
One of Those Rare Times When You Shouldn’t Play the Triangle
A teacher isn’t sure what to do with the five students left in his class, and decides to keep them entertained in various ways.
Humor
The Chances of Alien Invasion are High, but Our Percentage of Brainrot is Higher
By Fiona Chen
Aliens exist and seem to have hostile intentions against our race, but our recent astronomically high levels of brainrot have left these aliens unsure of whether or not to put their doomsday plan into motion.
Humor
4 Ways the Minnesota Timberwolves Could Have Won the Western Conference Finals
By Aahan Shah
If these situations occurred, the Timberwolves would’ve had a better chance at winning the Conference Finals.
Humor
risoned At Stuyvesant
By Muhib Muhib
Trump will get a new prison cell at Stuyvesant High School, and somehow it’s the worst prison cell in history.
Humor
Pains of Prom
With junior and senior prom in a few weeks, the Spectator asks the Stuyvesant community about what they look forward to about the event.
Sports
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Sports
Who are the Beasts?
A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.
Sports
The Cricket World Cup Comes to America
By Khush Wadhwa
Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.
Sports
Pressure and Positivity: How the Vipers Made Their Comeback Season
An overview of Stuyvesant’s girls’ fencing team 2024 season and the changes they made that led them to an almost perfect season.
Sports
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
News
Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology
By Anna Zhao, Ken Wakida, Sanjeena Hossen
Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.
News
Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology
By Anna Zhao, Ken Wakida, Sanjeena Hossen
Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.
Opinions
Unlucky Numbers
By Mace Elinson
Dive into manipulative tactics corporations employ in order to increase participation in an unwinnable game.
Opinions
Big Pharma, Big Oil, Now There’s Big Chicken: The Monopoly of the Poultry Industry
Although city consumers like us are far removed from the chicken industry, we must still address the monopolistic greed and exploitation of American farmers.
Opinions
A Facade of Empowerment
In a world where digitization of the body positivity movement diminishes the value of personality over physicality, a neutral approach to self-worth is key.
News
Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center
Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts International New York to perform at Lincoln Center.
News
Stuyvesant Student Union Hosts First Arts And Crafts Fair
Stuyvesant’s Student Union held the first Arts and Crafts Fair to highlight various art-related clubs at Stuy on May 10, outside of the cafeteria.
Science
Psst! The Inside Scoop On How Gossip Affects Your Brain
Talking negatively about people and being involved in drama increases activity in the amygdala, an area in the brain that is closely linked to the prefrontal cortex and is associated with fear, anxiety, and negative emotional states.
News
Stuyvesant Hosts NYC Historian Dr. Emily Brooks for a Book Talk
By Josephine Gunawan, Mark Ionis
Dr. Emily Brooks, author of a book about NYPD discrimination in the rule of Mayor La Guardia, spoke at Stuyvesant about her thesis.
Science
Discovering the Roots of Your Musical Taste
Neuroscientific research shows that our brain's reward pathways are activated by familiar musical patterns, and personality traits and values also align with specific music genres, making music a deeply personal and emotional experience.
News
Battling Common Misconceptions about Sunscreen
By Ryan Yang
Using sun protection, such as sunscreen, is key to cancer prevention.
Science
Plugging One’s Life: A Study of Brain-injured Patients
By Daniel Wu
Life support is a heavy topic that many families of brain-injured patients have to consider, and it is met with many ethical concerns about the quality and value of life.
Science
Solar Flare Season
As of May 2024, there is a continued increase in the number of solar flares ejected by the Sun. Learn more about the causes of this spike in solar activity and its resulting implications on Earth!
Science
How Frozen Inspired a New, Icy Blood Vessel Transplant
New, artificial blood vessels made with 3D printed ice hold much promise as a transplant, all thanks to a beloved princess movie.
Sports
Stability for Women’s Hockey, Finally
By Kai Russell
With the success of the PWHL’s inaugural season, professional women’s hockey has finally become viable for players and fans alike.
Sports
Peglegs Surpass Expectations
Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity baseball team, the Peglegs, exceeded expectations throughout the whole season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Sports
Birdies Flying High
By Tahlia Jamir, Timofey Volvovskiy
The life of a badminton player, from the fun to the challenges and everything in between.
Sports
Waving Sticks in the Air
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ lacrosse team set a new stage for the future of the sport following a change in head coach and put a foot in the right direction.
Sports
Samurai Spirit: How Japan is Influencing Baseball
Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are currently excelling in MLB, but what is behind their success?
Sports
Borough Champions: A Dive Into the Boys Outdoor Track Success Story and Why We at Stuyvesant Choose to be Winners
By Ethan Kwok
This article examines the success of the boys outdoor track team and identifies what it means to be a winner.
Sports
The Huskies Look to Bounce Back
By Jack Cao
After a transitional year filled with early challenges, the Stuyvesant Huskies have done exceptionally well to build themselves a great foundation for next season.
Sports
Slapping to Victory
The girls’ handball team was able to rebuild their roster and break through the wall in order to accomplish city playoffs and pull off a great season.
Humor
An Anthology of Accounts Associated with the Dealer of IDs
a mysterious fake ID dealer sells ids to unsuspecting customers.
Humor
Are You a True Stuy Student?
It is time to say goodbye to the Stuyvesant class of ‘24. But before they go, they have to take this quiz to see if they really lived up to their true “Stuy-potential”.
Opinions
The Failure of American Oil Sanctions
The United States’s indiscriminate use of harsh oil sanctions has undermined their effectiveness as a tool to achieve foreign policy objectives.
Opinions
Race To The Top: Exploiting Stories and Statistics
By Annie Li, Myles Vuong, Yuna Lee
As the world is engulfed in conflict and crisis, we must stop exploiting real-world situations for our gain, whether it's through Speech and Debate or through our lives.
Sports
Protests, Politics, and the Olympic Podium
By Eli Choi
An analysis of past political actions made by athletes, nations, and the IOC in the context of the Olympics, and what it means for future Olympics.