Humor
Your Comprehensive List of Program Change Excuses
By Jonathan Xu
The Spectator has put together a list of excuses students can give to their guidance counselors for program change requests.
|| February 2020Humor
Breaking the Stereotypes
By Amy Zhang
Stuyvesant High School, the pinnacle of the New York City Department of Education, is not your average high school.
|| February 2020Humor
“CATS! The Movie” Will Dig Its Claws Into Your Soul
I review my experience of CATS! the movie, and how it has certainly changed my life for the rest of time.
|| February 2020Humor
(Don't) Speak Up!
A guide to the rules of the school that will ensure a truly satisfactory experience
|| February 2020Sports
Rebels in Review: Finishing the Season Strong
By Aidan Fingeret, Deven Maheshwari
Rebels finish their season strong despite early season struggles.
|| February 2020Science
The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Overblown
By Gerard Lin, Jenna Mackenroth
The recent novel coronavirus outbreak has been misinterpreted by media outlets and the public as cause for excessive panic fueled by anti-racial sentiments.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
Eminem Leaves a Trail of Blood on “Music to Be Murdered By”
By Anson Guan
A review of Eminem's new album, "Music to Be Murdered By."
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
How Do We Talk About “The Comedian”?
By Javed Jokhai
Art journalist Javed Jokhai ruminates on dealing with a piece that really doesn’t like art journalists.
|| February 2020Sports
A Super (Bowl) Comeback
By Shivali Korgaonkar, Yoonah Chang
An analysis of Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
Eminem Leaves a Trail of Blood on “Music to Be Murdered By”
By Anson Guan
A review of Eminem's new album, "Music to Be Murdered By."
|| February 2020News
Parents’ Association Financial Report: Fall 2019
By Javed Jokhai, Saad Ghaffouli, Vedaant Shah
A breakdown of the Parents’ Association’s yearly revenue, operating expenses, and distribution of funds.
|| February 2020Features
Knowing the Language is Understanding the World
By Arpita Saha
A profile about Spanish teacher Anna Montserrat and her teaching career.
|| February 2020Features
A Guide to Guidance
By Christine Chang, Christine Lin
The guidance department knows everything about us, but what do we really know about them? This is a look into the guidance department at Stuyvesant.
|| February 2020
Humor
Peppa Pig: Beloved Children’s Cartoon or Signal of Ragnarök?
By Victor Kuang
Are you sure you REALLY understand the subliminal messages of Peppa Pig?
|| February 2020
Arts and Entertainment
Outrage As Art: How Do We Talk About “The Comedian”?
By Javed Jokhai
Art journalist Javed Jokhai ruminates on dealing with a piece that really doesn’t like art journalists.
|| February 2020
Arts and Entertainment
A Nostalgic Ode to Adolescence: Sandy Liang Fall 2020 Ready-To-Wear at Stuyvesant
By Jiahe Wang
A&E editor Jiahe Wang breaks down the ‘90s-inspired pieces from alumna Sandy Liang’s New York Fashion Week runway show at Stuyvesant.
|| February 2020
Arts and Entertainment
Let’s Talk About Sex (Again)
A review of “Sex Education” season two and why it’s so appealing to such a large audience.
|| February 2020
Sports
The Phoenix Continue to Make a Playoff Push Despite Recent Struggles
By Angeline Grzybowski, Jeremy Lee
The Phoenix, after a three-game skid, look to correct their course in hopes of making a playoff run.
|| February 2020
Features
The Ins and Outs of the Stuyvesant Diploma
By Nicole Itkin
Students and faculty members discuss the Stuyvesant diploma and share their opinions on whether or not it’s worth getting.
|| February 2020Opinions
The Pleasure in Chaos
By Anisa Gao
It took me years to realize that being in a chaotic environment comforted me.
|| February 2020Science
Wonder Material Graphene Recycled from Trash
By Ruoxin Cai
High voltage jolts of electricity could turn large sources of carbon into graphene, used in electronics, solar panels, asphalt and more.
|| February 2020News
National History Day Finalists Advance to City Competition
By Jady Chen, Jenny Liu, Sarah Huynh
This year’s National History Day event at Stuyvesant resulted in several winners who will advance to the citywide competition.
|| February 2020News
Sandy Liang Debuts Fall 2020 Ready-to-Wear Collection at Stuyvesant
By Javed Jokhai, Katie Ng, Maddy Andersen, Rajhasree Paul, Samia Islam, Zoe Oppenheimer
Sandy Liang (‘09) held her Fall 2020 Ready-to-Wear runway show at Stuyvesant High School.
|| February 2020Features
Life on the Edge (of South America): A Look Into Guyanese Culture at Stuyvesant
By Amanda Brucculeri, Rachel Vildman
Learning a little about the Guyanese students at Stuyvesant and their unique culture.
|| February 2020Features
Confessions of a Stuyvesant Student
By Sophia Lin
An overview of the opinions of various students on the popular platform, Stuyvesant Confessions.
|| February 2020Features
The Ins and Outs of the Stuyvesant Diploma
By Nicole Itkin
Students and faculty members discuss the Stuyvesant diploma and share their opinions on whether or not it’s worth getting.
|| February 2020News
Student Union Financial Report: Winter 2020
A breakdown of the Student Union’s yearly allocations, expenses, and revenue from the past few years.
|| February 2020Features
Stuyvesant and Lockers: The Right or Wrong Combination?
By Christina Pan, Judy Chen, Sammi Yang
An investigation on how Stuyvesants students utilize their lockers.
|| February 2020Opinions
What Teaching Literature Isn’t
By Aya Alryyes
My middle school English teachers, in emphasizing getting the “correct” interpretation of literature, hurt my ability to appreciate it.
|| February 2020Science
Vaccine Stops Ebola in its Tracks
By Sonya Sasson
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new Ebola vaccine Ervebo, making it the first FDA-authorized vaccine against the deadly virus and a major medical breakthrough.
|| February 2020Opinions
Lessons From A Childhood in Sports
By Unknown User
Sports participation has been on a decline for the past 10 years. My experiences in sports reflect why that needs to change.
|| February 2020Science
Highlights from Stuyvesant’s Celebrate Research Night
By Claire Shin, Kristoff Misquitta, Rania Zaki, Sonya Sasson
|| February 2020
Arts and Entertainment
“Weathering with You”: Sorrow and Sogginess
While “Weathering with You” has some issues balancing its crowded narrative, its animation, score and writing make it well worth seeing.
|| February 2020Humor
Your Comprehensive List of Program Change Excuses
By Jonathan Xu
The Spectator has put together a list of excuses students can give to their guidance counselors for program change requests.
|| February 2020Humor
Breaking the Stereotypes
By Amy Zhang
Stuyvesant High School, the pinnacle of the New York City Department of Education, is not your average high school.
|| February 2020Humor
Peppa Pig: Beloved Children’s Cartoon or Signal of Ragnarök?
By Victor Kuang
Are you sure you REALLY understand the subliminal messages of Peppa Pig?
|| February 2020Humor
“CATS! The Movie” Will Dig Its Claws Into Your Soul
I review my experience of CATS! the movie, and how it has certainly changed my life for the rest of time.
|| February 2020Humor
(Don't) Speak Up!
A guide to the rules of the school that will ensure a truly satisfactory experience
|| February 2020Sports
Rebels in Review: Finishing the Season Strong
By Aidan Fingeret, Deven Maheshwari
Rebels finish their season strong despite early season struggles.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
Outrage As Art: How Do We Talk About “The Comedian”?
By Javed Jokhai
Art journalist Javed Jokhai ruminates on dealing with a piece that really doesn’t like art journalists.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
A Nostalgic Ode to Adolescence: Sandy Liang Fall 2020 Ready-To-Wear at Stuyvesant
By Jiahe Wang
A&E editor Jiahe Wang breaks down the ‘90s-inspired pieces from alumna Sandy Liang’s New York Fashion Week runway show at Stuyvesant.
|| February 2020Science
The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Overblown
By Gerard Lin, Jenna Mackenroth
The recent novel coronavirus outbreak has been misinterpreted by media outlets and the public as cause for excessive panic fueled by anti-racial sentiments.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
Eminem Leaves a Trail of Blood on “Music to Be Murdered By”
By Anson Guan
A review of Eminem's new album, "Music to Be Murdered By."
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
Let’s Talk About Sex (Again)
A review of “Sex Education” season two and why it’s so appealing to such a large audience.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
How Do We Talk About “The Comedian”?
By Javed Jokhai
Art journalist Javed Jokhai ruminates on dealing with a piece that really doesn’t like art journalists.
|| February 2020Sports
A Super (Bowl) Comeback
By Shivali Korgaonkar, Yoonah Chang
An analysis of Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
|| February 2020Arts and Entertainment
Eminem Leaves a Trail of Blood on “Music to Be Murdered By”
By Anson Guan
A review of Eminem's new album, "Music to Be Murdered By."
|| February 2020Sports
The Phoenix Continue to Make a Playoff Push Despite Recent Struggles
By Angeline Grzybowski, Jeremy Lee
The Phoenix, after a three-game skid, look to correct their course in hopes of making a playoff run.
|| February 2020Features
The Ins and Outs of the Stuyvesant Diploma
By Nicole Itkin
Students and faculty members discuss the Stuyvesant diploma and share their opinions on whether or not it’s worth getting.
|| February 2020
News
Student Union Mid-Year Check-In
By Evelyn Ma, Ezra Lee, Isabella Jia, Max Koster, Momoca Mairaj, Neil Sarkar, Ruiwen Tang, Zuzi Liu
The Spectator reviews the progress of the Student Union and the Caucuses with their initiatives and campaign goals so far this year.
|| February 2020
News
National History Day Finalists Advance to City Competition
By Jady Chen, Jenny Liu, Sarah Huynh
This year’s National History Day event at Stuyvesant resulted in several winners who will advance to the citywide competition.
|| February 2020News
Parents’ Association Financial Report: Fall 2019
By Javed Jokhai, Saad Ghaffouli, Vedaant Shah
A breakdown of the Parents’ Association’s yearly revenue, operating expenses, and distribution of funds.
|| February 2020
News
Sandy Liang Debuts Fall 2020 Ready-to-Wear Collection at Stuyvesant
By Javed Jokhai, Katie Ng, Maddy Andersen, Rajhasree Paul, Samia Islam, Zoe Oppenheimer
Sandy Liang (‘09) held her Fall 2020 Ready-to-Wear runway show at Stuyvesant High School.
|| February 2020Features
Knowing the Language is Understanding the World
By Arpita Saha
A profile about Spanish teacher Anna Montserrat and her teaching career.
|| February 2020Features
A Guide to Guidance
By Christine Chang, Christine Lin
The guidance department knows everything about us, but what do we really know about them? This is a look into the guidance department at Stuyvesant.
|| February 2020Features
Getting to Know Our School Safety Agent
By Lauren Lee
Three different school safety agents explain how they ended up working at Stuyvesant and why they love it.
|| February 2020
Features
Life on the Edge (of South America): A Look Into Guyanese Culture at Stuyvesant
By Amanda Brucculeri, Rachel Vildman
Learning a little about the Guyanese students at Stuyvesant and their unique culture.
|| February 2020
Features
Confessions of a Stuyvesant Student
By Sophia Lin
An overview of the opinions of various students on the popular platform, Stuyvesant Confessions.
|| February 2020
Features
The Ins and Outs of the Stuyvesant Diploma
By Nicole Itkin
Students and faculty members discuss the Stuyvesant diploma and share their opinions on whether or not it’s worth getting.
|| February 2020
News
Student Union Financial Report: Winter 2020
A breakdown of the Student Union’s yearly allocations, expenses, and revenue from the past few years.
|| February 2020
Features
Stuyvesant and Lockers: The Right or Wrong Combination?
By Christina Pan, Judy Chen, Sammi Yang
An investigation on how Stuyvesants students utilize their lockers.
|| February 2020Science
A.I. in Medicine
By Arthur Liang
The implementation of A.I. into common medical procedures won’t eclipse the need for qualified doctors; rather, they work better in conjunction, correcting each other’s errors.
|| February 2020
Opinions
What Teaching Literature Isn’t
By Aya Alryyes
My middle school English teachers, in emphasizing getting the “correct” interpretation of literature, hurt my ability to appreciate it.
|| February 2020Opinions
The Pleasure in Chaos
By Anisa Gao
It took me years to realize that being in a chaotic environment comforted me.
|| February 2020
Science
Vaccine Stops Ebola in its Tracks
By Sonya Sasson
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new Ebola vaccine Ervebo, making it the first FDA-authorized vaccine against the deadly virus and a major medical breakthrough.
|| February 2020
Opinions
Lessons From A Childhood in Sports
By Unknown User
Sports participation has been on a decline for the past 10 years. My experiences in sports reflect why that needs to change.
|| February 2020
Science
Highlights from Stuyvesant’s Celebrate Research Night
By Claire Shin, Kristoff Misquitta, Rania Zaki, Sonya Sasson
|| February 2020