Sports
Athlete of the Issue: Frankie Michelli
By Allison Eng
Senior Frankie Michelli lets The Spectator in on a few facts about her 4-year long career as Stuyvesant’s softball pitcher.
|| June 2018Humor
The Great (Stuyvesant) War
By Helena Williams, William Huang
Students must engage in even more ruthless competition for Ivy League colleges.
|| June 2018Humor
The Cucumber Craving Kappa
The 10th floor pool isn’t the only pool where the surreal thrives.
|| June 2018Sports
Stuyvesant Stunt Rewrites the History Books
Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team makes the playoffs for the first time in history and looks to advance much deeper into the postseason for years to come.
|| June 2018Sports
European Titans Clash in Kiev
By Ahmed Hussein, Sunan Tajwar
In the 64’, Gareth Bale gifted us with a moment of true magic with an acrobatic bicycle kick from the edge of the box from Marcelo’s cross that floated into the top left corner of the goal.
|| June 2018Sports
Coach’s Corner: Meet Retiring Coach Eric Wisotsky
Meet Mr. Eric Wisotsky, the handball and table tennis coach.
|| June 2018Sports
Peglegs Make Playoff History
By Lee-Ann Rushlow, Lumi Westerlund
The Peglegs lose in the second round of the playoffs and say goodbye to coach Di Wu.
|| June 2018Arts and Entertainment
How Beychella Made Coachella History
By Lucy Lu
Beyoncé’s performance at Coachella was visually stunning and has made way for diversity and appreciation for black culture in popular culture.
|| June 2018Sports
Eagles’ Season Ends Early in the Playoffs
Coming in third after Hunter College High School and the Bronx High School of Science, the Eagles made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to Tottenville.
|| June 2018Sports
Stuyvesant Greyducks Dominate Boroughs
This year, the Greyducks added one more first place finish to their collection on May 20, reclaiming consistency after a seemingly bumpy season.
|| June 2018Sports
The Renegades’ Run Ends in Quarterfinals
By Ethan Weisberg, Samuel Stamler
The Renegades start playoffs strong and win big against Francis Lewis but fall short in the last game of their season against Fort Hamilton with their worst offensive performance of this season.
|| June 2018
Humor
Thanos Runs For SU
The Mad Titan Thanos offers some ways to improve the Stuyvesant Student Union.
|| June 2018
Humor
Seniors Reflect On All The Interesting Things They Could Have Done Instead of Studying
Seniors consider what they might have done with the last four years and grapple with all the free time they have now.
|| June 2018
Humor
Peglegs Finally Win A Game
By Alwin Peng
Varsity Peglegs win a game, but it’s against P.S. 89.
|| June 2018
Arts and Entertainment
Arctic Monkeys Take You to Outer Space
After a long hiatus, Arctic Monkeys take their music in a brand new direction with “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.”
|| June 2018
News
Bill de Blasio Unveils Controversial Plans to Reform the SHSAT
By George Shey
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces plans to reform the SHSAT.
|| June 2018
Features
Kahoot! Culture
By Matylda Urbaniak, Tasfia Rahman
Kahoot! is used in many classrooms at Stuyvesant to help students review before exams and teachers understand their students’ grasp of the course material.
|| June 2018
Features
Hanging With Haber
By Talia Kahan
A profile on the new Assistant Principal of Organization, Dr. Gary Haber.
|| June 2018
Features
What is the Funniest or Most Unusual Experience You’ve Had in Class?
Teacher Spread
|| June 2018
Sports
Illustrious Pegleg Careers Untainted By Latest Playoff Defeat
After a first-round playoff loss to a powerhouse Staten Island team, the sun has set on the different, fascinating careers of numerous senior Peglegs.
|| June 2018Features
Things You Never Knew About Mr. Tamosaitis But Always Wanted to Ask
Teacher profile on Mr. Tamosaitis
|| June 2018News
Junior Caucus Hosts Career Fair at Stuyvesant
By Erin Lee, Rae Seong Jeong, Ruth Lee
The Junior Caucus hosted a Career Fair on Friday, May 18 in order to educate and expose students to careers and various fields of study.
|| June 2018News
HBO Films Family-Friendly Documentary About 9/11 at Stuyvesant
By Kaylee Yin, Maddy Andersen, Misaal Tabassum
An upcoming HBO documentary about 9/11 aimed at kids features members of the Stuyvesant Community.
|| June 2018News
ARISTA Executive Board Undergoes Organizational Reforms
By Diego Vasquez, Mai Rachlevsky
The executive council of ARISTA for the 2018-2019 year was announced on April 30.
|| June 2018Features
From Stuyvesant Student to Nobel Prize Laureate: Dr. Richard Axel
By Amanda Yagerman, Claire Tempelman, Tasfia Rahman
An interview with Dr. Richard Axel, a Stuyvesant alumnus and a Nobel Prize laureate.
|| June 2018Features
Apollo Rising
By Thibaud Roy
A look into Apollo, an escalator tracking program created by Sophomore Caucus.
|| June 2018Features
A Recollection of the Sleep-Deprived Days
Four Stuyvesant teachers recount their high school years through identifying with their students.
|| June 2018News
Wellness Council Hosts First-Ever Meditation Class
By Elena Hlamenko, Jamie Zeng, Peter Tam
The Stuyvesant Wellness Council holds its first meditation class, instructed by neuroscientist Dr. Param.
|| June 2018Features
Stuyvesant3
By Talia Kahan, Zoe Oppenheimer
A profile and history of StuyCubed, blocks that commemorate previous Stuyvesant graduating classes and historical landmarks.
|| June 2018Opinions
The Crucial Missing Factor in the Gun Policy Debate
There is a serious shortage of scientific research into the effects of gun policy, and that seriously hinders almost any gun policy debate for all participants.
|| June 2018Opinions
Not Yet Known—Or Is It?
Numerous studies by policy research institutions—public and private—have consistently shown that widespread private gun ownership overwhelmingly deters crime, rather than encourages it.
|| June 2018Sports
Athlete of the Issue: Frankie Michelli
By Allison Eng
Senior Frankie Michelli lets The Spectator in on a few facts about her 4-year long career as Stuyvesant’s softball pitcher.
|| June 2018Humor
The Great (Stuyvesant) War
By Helena Williams, William Huang
Students must engage in even more ruthless competition for Ivy League colleges.
|| June 2018Humor
The Cucumber Craving Kappa
The 10th floor pool isn’t the only pool where the surreal thrives.
|| June 2018Humor
Thanos Runs For SU
The Mad Titan Thanos offers some ways to improve the Stuyvesant Student Union.
|| June 2018Humor
Seniors Reflect On All The Interesting Things They Could Have Done Instead of Studying
Seniors consider what they might have done with the last four years and grapple with all the free time they have now.
|| June 2018Humor
Peglegs Finally Win A Game
By Alwin Peng
Varsity Peglegs win a game, but it’s against P.S. 89.
|| June 2018Sports
Stuyvesant Stunt Rewrites the History Books
Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team makes the playoffs for the first time in history and looks to advance much deeper into the postseason for years to come.
|| June 2018Sports
European Titans Clash in Kiev
By Ahmed Hussein, Sunan Tajwar
In the 64’, Gareth Bale gifted us with a moment of true magic with an acrobatic bicycle kick from the edge of the box from Marcelo’s cross that floated into the top left corner of the goal.
|| June 2018Sports
Coach’s Corner: Meet Retiring Coach Eric Wisotsky
Meet Mr. Eric Wisotsky, the handball and table tennis coach.
|| June 2018Sports
Peglegs Make Playoff History
By Lee-Ann Rushlow, Lumi Westerlund
The Peglegs lose in the second round of the playoffs and say goodbye to coach Di Wu.
|| June 2018Arts and Entertainment
How Beychella Made Coachella History
By Lucy Lu
Beyoncé’s performance at Coachella was visually stunning and has made way for diversity and appreciation for black culture in popular culture.
|| June 2018Arts and Entertainment
Arctic Monkeys Take You to Outer Space
After a long hiatus, Arctic Monkeys take their music in a brand new direction with “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.”
|| June 2018Sports
Eagles’ Season Ends Early in the Playoffs
Coming in third after Hunter College High School and the Bronx High School of Science, the Eagles made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to Tottenville.
|| June 2018Sports
Stuyvesant Greyducks Dominate Boroughs
This year, the Greyducks added one more first place finish to their collection on May 20, reclaiming consistency after a seemingly bumpy season.
|| June 2018Sports
The Renegades’ Run Ends in Quarterfinals
By Ethan Weisberg, Samuel Stamler
The Renegades start playoffs strong and win big against Francis Lewis but fall short in the last game of their season against Fort Hamilton with their worst offensive performance of this season.
|| June 2018Sports
Greyducks Win Borough Championships for 19th Consecutive Season
The Greyducks have enjoyed a great outdoor season with major wins in the Borough and City Championships.
|| June 2018Sports
Inconsistency Costs The Tigers Their Season
With a young and inexperienced team, the Tigers have struggled to find a system that works this season.
|| June 2018Sports
Illustrious Pegleg Careers Untainted By Latest Playoff Defeat
After a first-round playoff loss to a powerhouse Staten Island team, the sun has set on the different, fascinating careers of numerous senior Peglegs.
|| June 2018Features
Things You Never Knew About Mr. Tamosaitis But Always Wanted to Ask
Teacher profile on Mr. Tamosaitis
|| June 2018News
Junior Caucus Hosts Career Fair at Stuyvesant
By Erin Lee, Rae Seong Jeong, Ruth Lee
The Junior Caucus hosted a Career Fair on Friday, May 18 in order to educate and expose students to careers and various fields of study.
|| June 2018News
Bill de Blasio Unveils Controversial Plans to Reform the SHSAT
By George Shey
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces plans to reform the SHSAT.
|| June 2018News
HBO Films Family-Friendly Documentary About 9/11 at Stuyvesant
By Kaylee Yin, Maddy Andersen, Misaal Tabassum
An upcoming HBO documentary about 9/11 aimed at kids features members of the Stuyvesant Community.
|| June 2018News
ARISTA Executive Board Undergoes Organizational Reforms
By Diego Vasquez, Mai Rachlevsky
The executive council of ARISTA for the 2018-2019 year was announced on April 30.
|| June 2018Features
Kahoot! Culture
By Matylda Urbaniak, Tasfia Rahman
Kahoot! is used in many classrooms at Stuyvesant to help students review before exams and teachers understand their students’ grasp of the course material.
|| June 2018Features
From Stuyvesant Student to Nobel Prize Laureate: Dr. Richard Axel
By Amanda Yagerman, Claire Tempelman, Tasfia Rahman
An interview with Dr. Richard Axel, a Stuyvesant alumnus and a Nobel Prize laureate.
|| June 2018Features
Hanging With Haber
By Talia Kahan
A profile on the new Assistant Principal of Organization, Dr. Gary Haber.
|| June 2018Features
Apollo Rising
By Thibaud Roy
A look into Apollo, an escalator tracking program created by Sophomore Caucus.
|| June 2018Features
What is the Funniest or Most Unusual Experience You’ve Had in Class?
Teacher Spread
|| June 2018Features
A Recollection of the Sleep-Deprived Days
Four Stuyvesant teachers recount their high school years through identifying with their students.
|| June 2018News
Wellness Council Hosts First-Ever Meditation Class
By Elena Hlamenko, Jamie Zeng, Peter Tam
The Stuyvesant Wellness Council holds its first meditation class, instructed by neuroscientist Dr. Param.
|| June 2018Features
Stuyvesant3
By Talia Kahan, Zoe Oppenheimer
A profile and history of StuyCubed, blocks that commemorate previous Stuyvesant graduating classes and historical landmarks.
|| June 2018
Opinions
The Censorship of Language
By Anne Rhee
Adopting such a method of understanding the word’s history rather than alienation or isolation of certain parts of language is inherently more helpful to the way we think.
|| June 2018Opinions
The Crucial Missing Factor in the Gun Policy Debate
There is a serious shortage of scientific research into the effects of gun policy, and that seriously hinders almost any gun policy debate for all participants.
|| June 2018Opinions
Not Yet Known—Or Is It?
Numerous studies by policy research institutions—public and private—have consistently shown that widespread private gun ownership overwhelmingly deters crime, rather than encourages it.
|| June 2018Humor
End of School Year Reflections
By Yaru Luo
A look back at everything we’ve learned this school year and advice for the incoming class.
|| June 2018