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Neoliberalism is Ruining Queens

Large Private Investments are bleaching what made Queens so vibrant.

Arts and Entertainment

Spectator’s Arts and Entertainment department shares their thoughts about this year's Oscars.

Spectator’s Arts and Entertainment department shares their thoughts about this year's Oscars.

Opinions

NYC Subway Etiquette Needs to Change – But Not Why You Think it Does

Commuting in New York can be excessively uncomfortable due to surrounding passengers and infrastructural issues, reflecting broader problems within NYC’s culture.

News

Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event

Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.

News

Stuyvesant Students Taking Japanese Celebrate Japandemonium

Stuyvesant’s World Languages department hosted its annual Japandemonium on May 24.

Science

Urban Injustice: Robert Moses and Climate Inequity in NYC

Robert Moses’s urban planning legacy of environmental injustice disproportionately affects communities of color and complicates New York City’s environmental efforts.

Arts and Entertainment

The Gap Between Oscars Voters and Viewers

If the Academy truly wishes to preserve its legacy, it must start rewarding excellence, wherever that appears

News

Terry’s - Beloved Deli of Stuyvesant Community Closes

Terry’s closed on February 21, 2025, after 25 years of service and a few months of uncertainty by posting a letter on their window.

Arts and Entertainment

Trump’s War on the Arts

President Trump’s recent actions in defunding, censoring, and dismantling major culture institutions threaten artistic freedom and cultural representation.

Arts and Entertainment

Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship

The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.

Arts and Entertainment

Why We All Want to be Sigmas

The introduction of algorithms to social media has made it almost impossible to resist social pressure, creating a fascination with those who dare defy trends.

Arts and Entertainment

Parasocial Relationships of the Digital Age

Chappell Roan’s TikToks address the problematic truth of parasocial relationships and celebrity culture.

Arts and Entertainment

Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted

The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.

Arts and Entertainment

Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day

With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.

Opinions

Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?

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

Arts and Entertainment

A Quintessential New York Cultural Tradition

Director of The New Yorker Festival Katherine Stirling discussed the mission, making, and content of the annual cultural celebration in an interview with The Spectator.

Arts and Entertainment

Waiting for the Luddite Club

Even though the Luddite Club has a flaky side, some of the wisdom implied by Luddism is worth considering in our daily lives.

Arts and Entertainment

The World Around The Game

With a greater emphasis being placed on performances and fan engagement, sports have become increasingly dependent on the entertainment industry for survival.

Arts and Entertainment

Trans Rights Up For Discussion at South by Southwest 2022

How South by Southwest is being affected by the anti-LGBTQ+ actions being enacted in the state of Texas

Arts and Entertainment

Neil Cicierega’s Gloriously Goofy Mark on the Internet

Neil Cicierega managed to have a large impact on the Internet as he created creative pieces of media that blended pop culture media with Cicierega’s zany creative style.

Arts and Entertainment

Kwanzaa: Traditions Mixed With Modern Culture

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage amongst Black Americans, one in which community is lifted above all, and Black culture comes alive.

Arts and Entertainment

Forty-Five Years Later: A Look Into Why “Bohemian Rhapsody” Has Stood the Test of Time

Forty-Five Years Later: A Look Into Why “Bohemian Rhapsody” Has Stood the Test of Time

Arts and Entertainment

Revelations: A Celebrated Masterpiece of Modern American Dance

With “Revelations,” Ailey elevates the purpose of contemporary dance.

Arts and Entertainment

Falling For Sad Girl Autumn

You are not the only one who feels down when the leaves start to fall; Sad Girl Autumn is an emerging cultural phenomenon.

Arts and Entertainment

Goblins, Gardens and Gender

Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.

Arts and Entertainment

Rekindling the Lost Art of Letter-writing

Examining how to forge deeper personal relationships with pen and paper.

Arts and Entertainment

Examining the Uncanny Allure of Analog Horror

An analysis of the newly popular analog horror genre and the aspects that make it so uniquely terrifying and captivating.

Arts and Entertainment

Bonnie and Clyde: Lovers First, Criminals Second

The thrilling love affair between Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow may have been short-lived, but its legacy reigns on in American folklore and media.

Arts and Entertainment

The Finale of American Exceptionalism?

The coronavirus pandemic may spell the final ending to an already culturally de-Americanized world.

Arts and Entertainment

Notorious RBG, a Real Superhero

Notorious RBG’s well-earned pop culture era.

Opinions

Native New York Tourist

By seeing New York through a tourist’s eyes, I became part of a New York much more connected than I thought.

Arts and Entertainment

Waiting for the Luddite Club

Even though the Luddite Club has a flaky side, some of the wisdom implied by Luddism is worth considering in our daily lives.

Opinions

The Atrophy of Activism: Capitalism Works—Their Activism Doesn’t

Sarah Paulson’s outfit in the 2026 Met Gala exposes how modern activism has decayed into nothing more than a symbolic performance.

Opinions

Neoliberalism is Ruining Queens

Large Private Investments are bleaching what made Queens so vibrant.

News

Stuyvesant Students Taking Japanese Celebrate Japandemonium

Stuyvesant’s World Languages department hosted its annual Japandemonium on May 24.

Science

Urban Injustice: Robert Moses and Climate Inequity in NYC

Robert Moses’s urban planning legacy of environmental injustice disproportionately affects communities of color and complicates New York City’s environmental efforts.

Arts and Entertainment

What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?

Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.

Arts and Entertainment

A Journey to the Insect Kingdom: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

From its architecture to its exhibits, immersion is the goal at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.

Features

Peter’s Stuyvesant: Uncovering the History That Our School Is Built Upon

An analysis of how Peter Stuyvesant’s legacy impacts our school today and how problematic historical figures shape New York City’s cultural and physical landscapes.

Arts and Entertainment

Examining the Uncanny Allure of Analog Horror

An analysis of the newly popular analog horror genre and the aspects that make it so uniquely terrifying and captivating.

Arts and Entertainment

Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted

The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.

Arts and Entertainment

The Gap Between Oscars Voters and Viewers

If the Academy truly wishes to preserve its legacy, it must start rewarding excellence, wherever that appears

News

Terry’s - Beloved Deli of Stuyvesant Community Closes

Terry’s closed on February 21, 2025, after 25 years of service and a few months of uncertainty by posting a letter on their window.

Humor

Actually Accurate Nicknames for the 50 States

Give good nicknames to every state to help you procrastinate.

Arts and Entertainment

Trump’s War on the Arts

President Trump’s recent actions in defunding, censoring, and dismantling major culture institutions threaten artistic freedom and cultural representation.

Arts and Entertainment

Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day

With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.

Arts and Entertainment

Trans Rights Up For Discussion at South by Southwest 2022

How South by Southwest is being affected by the anti-LGBTQ+ actions being enacted in the state of Texas

Arts and Entertainment

Spectator’s Arts and Entertainment department shares their thoughts about this year's Oscars.

Spectator’s Arts and Entertainment department shares their thoughts about this year's Oscars.

Opinions

NYC Subway Etiquette Needs to Change – But Not Why You Think it Does

Commuting in New York can be excessively uncomfortable due to surrounding passengers and infrastructural issues, reflecting broader problems within NYC’s culture.

Arts and Entertainment

Bonnie and Clyde: Lovers First, Criminals Second

The thrilling love affair between Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow may have been short-lived, but its legacy reigns on in American folklore and media.

Arts and Entertainment

Flared Jeans and a Call for Awareness—Super Bowl LIX Halftime

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show entertained an audience of millions and brought attention to the poor political climate of the U.S., even if it wasn’t as “revolutionary” as he painted it to be.

Arts and Entertainment

Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship

The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.

Media

Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread

Downtown Mathematics Invitational Photo Spread

Media

Hanukkah Celebration Photo Spread

Stuyvesant High School's Hanukkah Celebration, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Revelations: A Celebrated Masterpiece of Modern American Dance

With “Revelations,” Ailey elevates the purpose of contemporary dance.

Arts and Entertainment

Kwanzaa: Traditions Mixed With Modern Culture

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage amongst Black Americans, one in which community is lifted above all, and Black culture comes alive.

News

Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event

Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.

Arts and Entertainment

Falling For Sad Girl Autumn

You are not the only one who feels down when the leaves start to fall; Sad Girl Autumn is an emerging cultural phenomenon.

Arts and Entertainment

Goblins, Gardens and Gender

Goblincore is an aesthetic based on the wilder aspects of nature, ingrained in the nonbinary community with ties to Cottagecore.

Arts and Entertainment

Neil Cicierega’s Gloriously Goofy Mark on the Internet

Neil Cicierega managed to have a large impact on the Internet as he created creative pieces of media that blended pop culture media with Cicierega’s zany creative style.

Arts and Entertainment

Why We All Want to be Sigmas

The introduction of algorithms to social media has made it almost impossible to resist social pressure, creating a fascination with those who dare defy trends.

Arts and Entertainment

A Night at the ̶O̶p̶e̶r̶a̶ Cartoon Improv

At The New Yorker Festival, cartoonists engaged in an hour of lively, competitive, and time-constrained cartooning as comedians spurred jokes at the audience.

Arts and Entertainment

The World Around The Game

With a greater emphasis being placed on performances and fan engagement, sports have become increasingly dependent on the entertainment industry for survival.

Arts and Entertainment

Forty-Five Years Later: A Look Into Why “Bohemian Rhapsody” Has Stood the Test of Time

Forty-Five Years Later: A Look Into Why “Bohemian Rhapsody” Has Stood the Test of Time

Arts and Entertainment

The Finale of American Exceptionalism?

The coronavirus pandemic may spell the final ending to an already culturally de-Americanized world.

Arts and Entertainment

Notorious RBG, a Real Superhero

Notorious RBG’s well-earned pop culture era.

Arts and Entertainment

Parasocial Relationships of the Digital Age

Chappell Roan’s TikToks address the problematic truth of parasocial relationships and celebrity culture.

Opinions

Why is OnlyFans Being Glorified?

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

Arts and Entertainment

TTom Takes Radio City: The Have it All Tour

Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson took Radio City by storm on September 9, reflecting on her dream career, crippling anxiety, daddy issues, and the millennial dating life in a shockingly introspective and laugh-out-loud hilarious show.

Arts and Entertainment

A Quintessential New York Cultural Tradition

Director of The New Yorker Festival Katherine Stirling discussed the mission, making, and content of the annual cultural celebration in an interview with The Spectator.

Arts and Entertainment

Williamsburg’s Disappearing Canvases

Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg unveils a living museum, where street art combines history and creativity onto walls threatened by development and erasure.

Arts and Entertainment

Rekindling the Lost Art of Letter-writing

Examining how to forge deeper personal relationships with pen and paper.