Arts and Entertainment
The Revolution Led by “Hamilton”
With the release of “Hamilton” on Disney+ five years after its Broadway premiere, people across the world can witness how groundbreaking this musical is.
|| August 2020Arts and Entertainment
Yes, We Have Reached the Pinnacle of Musical Creation, and It's Called 100 gecs.
By Dexter Wells
An examination of the internet’s latest experimental music sweetheart, 100 gecs.
|| September 2020Sports
Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. The Unwritten Rules of Baseball
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam with his team up by seven runs, sparking a debate about the validity of baseball’s unwritten rules and whether they should remain a part of the sport.
|| September 2020Sports
A Treble in a Trembling Europe
By Matt Melucci
After a season of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UCL resumed and completed its fixtures, with Bayern Munich ending up at the top of Europe.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
Waiting for Jedermann
By Zoe Buff
A review of the Salzburg Festival’s history and reopening during the pandemic.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
“Palm Springs”: Déjà Vu in the Best Way Possible
By Roxy Perazzo
A review of “Palm Springs” through the lens of quarantine (some spoilers!).
|| September 2020News
Stuyvesant Hosts Virtual Summer Discovery Program
By Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj, Rifath Hossain, Ziying Jian
Stuyvesant hosted the annual Summer Discovery Program virtually this year, with over 150 students participating.
|| September 2020News
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Committee of Action
By Ian Lau, Katie Ng, Stephy Chen
Stuyvesant recently established the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to promote anti-racism and anti-discrimination within the school community.
|| September 2020News
Student Union Elections to Run Remotely This Fall
By Alice Zhu, Annette Kim, Theo Schiminovich
The Board of Elections will be holding Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Caucus elections, as well as Student Union elections on September 24.
|| September 2020News
DOE's Seung Yu To Be Stuyvesant's Next Principal
By Hugo Smith
Seung Yu, Senior Executive Director of the Office of Postsecondary Readiness at the Department of Education, has been chosen as Stuyvesant’s next principal.
|| August 2020News
Goodbye, Principal Eric Contreras
By Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen
Former Principal Eric Contreras has become principal of North Shore High School after resigning from his position at Stuyvesant on July 31.
|| September 2020News
Teachers Transition to Remote and Blended Learning
By 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.
|| September 2020Features
A Dive Into the Void: Mental Health During Quarantine
How have Stuyvesant students been during quarantine?
|| September 2020Features
Have No Fear: Spec’s Freshman Handbook Is Here!
Stuyvesant students’ advice for incoming freshmen.
|| September 2020News
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Committee of Action
By Ian Lau, Katie Ng, Stephy Chen
Stuyvesant recently established the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to promote anti-racism and anti-discrimination within the school community.
|| September 2020Features
A Crushing Blow for Stuyvesant Athletes—How They Are Dealing With This Time off the Field
By Isabel Ching
The announcement, though expected considering the social distancing safety regulations the city and state have enacted, comes to the dismay of Stuyvesant student athletes, for whom the sports season serves as a powerful antidote to the stress and pressures of the school environment.
|| September 2020Science
The Cost of Preventing a Pendemic
By Dean Chen
Pandemics can be prevented, and it (probably) won’t cost a lot.
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Final Mission
With stunning action scenes, witty humor and memorable characters, the long running “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” delivers a heart wrenching final season.
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
The Dethroning of Ellen DeGeneres
After years of being named one of the nicest people on TV, Ellen DeGeneres has finally met her downfall.
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
First Women's Monument Arrives in Central Park
By Ivy Halpern
On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the first statue of real women in Central Park is unveiled.
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
A Confusing, Dark, and Twisted Political Career
A summary of Kanye West’s baffling politics, culminating in his 2020 presidential run.
|| September 2020
Humor
Humor Department’s Leaked Memo Reveals Cult-Like Plans
By Jasmine Wang
Oliver “Oily Stork” Stewart reveals all in this scandalous message.
|| September 2020
Humor
The Stuyvesant Simulation Project
New Principal Seung C. Yu plans to collaborate with VRChat and launch a new project specifically targeted toward freshmen.
|| September 2020
Features
Camping in the Time of COVID
An exploration of a summer camp experience during a pandemic.
|| September 2020
Sports
The NBA Takes a Stand
By Aidan Look
The NBA is taking steps to fight racial discrimination. In response to recent violence from the police, playoff teams have decided to boycott their games.
|| September 2020
Sports
The NBA Takes a Stand
By Aidan Look
The NBA is taking steps to fight racial discrimination. In response to recent violence from the police, playoff teams have decided to boycott their games.
|| August 2020
Science
Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine: A (Turning) Point of Contention
The competition for a vaccine to combat the coronavirus exacerbates tensions and conflicts among global communities, and Russia’s assumed hastiness adds insult to injury.
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
The Rise of #FreeBritney
By Samira Esha
Britney Spears is known as the insanely talented pop diva, but behind the scenes she struggles with mental health and severe life restrictions.
|| September 2020
Opinions
Making History Everyone’s Story
Eurocentrism in the history curricula of schools across New York City is problematic.
|| September 2020Sports
Track and Field Brings the Heat During Quarantine
An overview of track and field records set during quarantine.
|| September 2020Sports
Don’t Sleep on These Future Fantasy Football Studs
By Krish Gupta
A breakdown of fantasy football sleepers at each position entering the 2020
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
Folklore: Storytime with Taylor Swift
By Jenny Liu
Taylor’s surprising eighth studio album “folklore” comes short on her usual pop music and conventional charms but excels in its delivery of vicarious storytelling and wistful melodies that may mark a new era of her music.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
“The Legend Of Korra”: A Worthy Successor?
A review on “The Legend Of Korra” and why it’s gotten so much hate.
|| September 2020Features
A Semester Like No Other
By Arpita Saha, Calista Lee, Catherine Ching, Judy Chen
A look at how the different grades and teachers are responding to the fully remote vs. blended choices.
|| September 2020News
Introducing Principal Seung Yu
With an upcoming and uncertain school year, Seung Yu has been appointed Principal of Stuyvesant following former Principal Eric Contreras’s resignation in July.
|| September 2020Features
Blended or Remote: Which Will It Be?
By Angela Cai, Christine Lin, Mahirah Khan, Rachel Vildman
Students discuss their thoughts on either the remote or blended model.
|| September 2020Features
The College Application Through the Quarantine Lens
By Mim Parvin, Nicholas Martin, Susannah Ahn
Looking into quarantine college application experiences for the class of 2021.
|| September 2020Features
A (Socially Distant) Stuyvesant Summer
A summary of the programs, activities, and internships that kept Stuyvesant busy this summer.
|| September 2020Features
Dear (Virtual) Incoming Class of 2024: How Freshmen Are Entering Stuyvesant
By Amanda Brucculeri, Rachel Vildman
A look at how freshmen feel about starting their first year of high school during a pandemic.
|| September 2020Features
Meera Dasgupta: A Poet, an Activist, and the National Youth Poet Laureate
Recognized for her impactful poetry and unwavering activism, senior Meera Dasgupta was announced the youngest, first Asian-American National Youth Poet Laureate.
|| September 2020Features
It’s All Greek to Me: Being a Multilingual Student
Multilingual students discuss their experiences of being multilingual and various ideas revolving languages.
|| September 2020Science
The Technological Age of Medicine
By Oscar Wang
Discussions on telemedicine shed light on how new technologies can be applied to medical training and patient care.
|| September 2020Opinions
Street Vendors and Empty Promises
By Elio Torres
As Stuyvesant students, we understand that the street vendor population in our city is indispensable; our go-to orders at the halal and Korean food carts have stayed fresh on our minds even after a six-month hiatus.
|| September 2020Opinions
The Case for Project-Based Assessment
By Unknown User
In light of the challenges of remote learning, testing needs to adopt a more equitable model.
|| September 2020
Opinions
Why Teachers Support Fully Remote Learning
By
Chemistry teacher and United Federation of Teachers Chapter Chair Samantha Daves advocates for fully remote learning on behalf and with the support of 127 teachers and 24 non-pedagogical staff members.
|| August 2020Arts and Entertainment
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Final Mission
With stunning action scenes, witty humor and memorable characters, the long running “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” delivers a heart wrenching final season.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
The Dethroning of Ellen DeGeneres
After years of being named one of the nicest people on TV, Ellen DeGeneres has finally met her downfall.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
First Women's Monument Arrives in Central Park
By Ivy Halpern
On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the first statue of real women in Central Park is unveiled.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
A Confusing, Dark, and Twisted Political Career
A summary of Kanye West’s baffling politics, culminating in his 2020 presidential run.
|| September 2020Humor
Humor Department’s Leaked Memo Reveals Cult-Like Plans
By Jasmine Wang
Oliver “Oily Stork” Stewart reveals all in this scandalous message.
|| September 2020Humor
The Stuyvesant Simulation Project
New Principal Seung C. Yu plans to collaborate with VRChat and launch a new project specifically targeted toward freshmen.
|| September 2020Features
Camping in the Time of COVID
An exploration of a summer camp experience during a pandemic.
|| September 2020Sports
The NBA Takes a Stand
By Aidan Look
The NBA is taking steps to fight racial discrimination. In response to recent violence from the police, playoff teams have decided to boycott their games.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
The Revolution Led by “Hamilton”
With the release of “Hamilton” on Disney+ five years after its Broadway premiere, people across the world can witness how groundbreaking this musical is.
|| August 2020Sports
The NBA Takes a Stand
By Aidan Look
The NBA is taking steps to fight racial discrimination. In response to recent violence from the police, playoff teams have decided to boycott their games.
|| August 2020Arts and Entertainment
Yes, We Have Reached the Pinnacle of Musical Creation, and It's Called 100 gecs.
By Dexter Wells
An examination of the internet’s latest experimental music sweetheart, 100 gecs.
|| September 2020Science
Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine: A (Turning) Point of Contention
The competition for a vaccine to combat the coronavirus exacerbates tensions and conflicts among global communities, and Russia’s assumed hastiness adds insult to injury.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
The Rise of #FreeBritney
By Samira Esha
Britney Spears is known as the insanely talented pop diva, but behind the scenes she struggles with mental health and severe life restrictions.
|| September 2020Sports
Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. The Unwritten Rules of Baseball
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam with his team up by seven runs, sparking a debate about the validity of baseball’s unwritten rules and whether they should remain a part of the sport.
|| September 2020Sports
A Treble in a Trembling Europe
By Matt Melucci
After a season of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UCL resumed and completed its fixtures, with Bayern Munich ending up at the top of Europe.
|| September 2020
Sports
On Miles and Marathons, Might and Meaning: Why—to Female Marathoners—the 26.2 Is So Much More Than a Medal
By Caroline Ji
|| September 2020
Sports
Is Golf the Ideal Sport for the Pandemic?
By Yoonah Chang
An overview of the first golf major championship since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
|| September 2020
Sports
Track and Field Brings the Heat During Quarantine
An overview of track and field records set during quarantine.
|| September 2020
Sports
Don’t Sleep on These Future Fantasy Football Studs
By Krish Gupta
A breakdown of fantasy football sleepers at each position entering the 2020
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
Folklore: Storytime with Taylor Swift
By Jenny Liu
Taylor’s surprising eighth studio album “folklore” comes short on her usual pop music and conventional charms but excels in its delivery of vicarious storytelling and wistful melodies that may mark a new era of her music.
|| September 2020
Arts and Entertainment
“The Legend Of Korra”: A Worthy Successor?
A review on “The Legend Of Korra” and why it’s gotten so much hate.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
Waiting for Jedermann
By Zoe Buff
A review of the Salzburg Festival’s history and reopening during the pandemic.
|| September 2020Arts and Entertainment
“Palm Springs”: Déjà Vu in the Best Way Possible
By Roxy Perazzo
A review of “Palm Springs” through the lens of quarantine (some spoilers!).
|| September 2020
Features
A Semester Like No Other
By Arpita Saha, Calista Lee, Catherine Ching, Judy Chen
A look at how the different grades and teachers are responding to the fully remote vs. blended choices.
|| September 2020News
Stuyvesant Hosts Virtual Summer Discovery Program
By Jenny Liu, Momoca Mairaj, Rifath Hossain, Ziying Jian
Stuyvesant hosted the annual Summer Discovery Program virtually this year, with over 150 students participating.
|| September 2020
News
Introducing Principal Seung Yu
With an upcoming and uncertain school year, Seung Yu has been appointed Principal of Stuyvesant following former Principal Eric Contreras’s resignation in July.
|| September 2020News
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Committee of Action
By Ian Lau, Katie Ng, Stephy Chen
Stuyvesant recently established the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to promote anti-racism and anti-discrimination within the school community.
|| September 2020News
Student Union Elections to Run Remotely This Fall
By Alice Zhu, Annette Kim, Theo Schiminovich
The Board of Elections will be holding Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Caucus elections, as well as Student Union elections on September 24.
|| September 2020News
DOE's Seung Yu To Be Stuyvesant's Next Principal
By Hugo Smith
Seung Yu, Senior Executive Director of the Office of Postsecondary Readiness at the Department of Education, has been chosen as Stuyvesant’s next principal.
|| August 2020News
Goodbye, Principal Eric Contreras
By Karen Zhang, Maddy Andersen
Former Principal Eric Contreras has become principal of North Shore High School after resigning from his position at Stuyvesant on July 31.
|| September 2020News
Teachers Transition to Remote and Blended Learning
By 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.
|| September 2020Features
A Dive Into the Void: Mental Health During Quarantine
How have Stuyvesant students been during quarantine?
|| September 2020
Features
Blended or Remote: Which Will It Be?
By Angela Cai, Christine Lin, Mahirah Khan, Rachel Vildman
Students discuss their thoughts on either the remote or blended model.
|| September 2020
Features
The College Application Through the Quarantine Lens
By Mim Parvin, Nicholas Martin, Susannah Ahn
Looking into quarantine college application experiences for the class of 2021.
|| September 2020
Features
A (Socially Distant) Stuyvesant Summer
A summary of the programs, activities, and internships that kept Stuyvesant busy this summer.
|| September 2020Features
Have No Fear: Spec’s Freshman Handbook Is Here!
Stuyvesant students’ advice for incoming freshmen.
|| September 2020
Features
Dear (Virtual) Incoming Class of 2024: How Freshmen Are Entering Stuyvesant
By Amanda Brucculeri, Rachel Vildman
A look at how freshmen feel about starting their first year of high school during a pandemic.
|| September 2020
Features
Meera Dasgupta: A Poet, an Activist, and the National Youth Poet Laureate
Recognized for her impactful poetry and unwavering activism, senior Meera Dasgupta was announced the youngest, first Asian-American National Youth Poet Laureate.
|| September 2020News
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Committee of Action
By Ian Lau, Katie Ng, Stephy Chen
Stuyvesant recently established the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to promote anti-racism and anti-discrimination within the school community.
|| September 2020
Features
It’s All Greek to Me: Being a Multilingual Student
Multilingual students discuss their experiences of being multilingual and various ideas revolving languages.
|| September 2020Features
A Crushing Blow for Stuyvesant Athletes—How They Are Dealing With This Time off the Field
By Isabel Ching
The announcement, though expected considering the social distancing safety regulations the city and state have enacted, comes to the dismay of Stuyvesant student athletes, for whom the sports season serves as a powerful antidote to the stress and pressures of the school environment.
|| September 2020Science
The Cost of Preventing a Pendemic
By Dean Chen
Pandemics can be prevented, and it (probably) won’t cost a lot.
|| September 2020
Science
The Technological Age of Medicine
By Oscar Wang
Discussions on telemedicine shed light on how new technologies can be applied to medical training and patient care.
|| September 2020
Opinions
Street Vendors and Empty Promises
By Elio Torres
As Stuyvesant students, we understand that the street vendor population in our city is indispensable; our go-to orders at the halal and Korean food carts have stayed fresh on our minds even after a six-month hiatus.
|| September 2020Opinions
Two Bad Choices: A Familiar Story
By Aaron Visser
Why the Democrats can’t easily defeat the least popular president in modern American history.
|| September 2020Science
How Humans Act as Waves (In Quantum Physics)
Even human beings act like quantum waves.
|| September 2020
Opinions
Making History Everyone’s Story
Eurocentrism in the history curricula of schools across New York City is problematic.
|| September 2020
Opinions
The Case for Project-Based Assessment
By Unknown User
In light of the challenges of remote learning, testing needs to adopt a more equitable model.
|| September 2020
