Volume 111 Issue 6

Humor

This Would Be Funnier if It Weren’t My Senior Year We Were Talking About

Opt in or die. Or both.

Humor

The Spectator’s Top Ten Endorsements for the Presidency (#7 Will Discipline You!)

Tired of partisan politics? We are too. Here are 10 better candidates for the presidency, from Julius Caesar to that old lady who gave you a cough drop on the subway.

Humor

2020 Campaign Promises

A look at the strangest campaign promises of this election.

Sports

Coronavirus vs. College Football: The Fight of The Year

The battle between college football and the coronavirus has heated up in the recent week with more programs experiencing outbreaks. With numbers rising across the country and no solution in sight, the season is in jeopardy.

Sports

Why Portugal Will Win the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Portugal shocked the world in their 2016 Euros victory and proved their worth by winning the 2019 UEFA Nations Cup. Now, the squad has talented and exciting young players led by a hungry Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be in their reach?

Arts and Entertainment

Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet

A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.

Arts and Entertainment

How Musical Artists Are Spreading Their Talent in 2020

Here’s how some musical artists are putting on virtual concerts for their fans during the pandemic.

Sports

An NFL Midseason Check-In

Keep up with the NFL rankings as the league approaches the middle of the season.

Arts and Entertainment

“Everybody Loves Alex Trebek”: A Eulogy of an Icon

“Jeopardy!” has been a staple of popular culture since 1984, making the passing of Alex Trebek heartbreaking news for viewers past and present.

Sports

AC Milan: The Rise of a Once Historic Club

At the top of Serie A with an undefeated record, AC Milan hopes to return to the Champions League and regain its seat among the most respected clubs in the world.

Arts and Entertainment

The Crushing Mediocrity of “Blood of Zeus”

Despite its refined art style, “Blood of Zeus” lacks depth in story, characters, and themes, making it really tough to watch.

Opinions

The Pilots and Finales

News

NYC Public Schools Close as COVID-19 Positivity Rates Rise

While the recent announcement of school closures has drastic implications for students across New York City, its impact on the Stuyvesant community is less dramatic yet still notable.

News

Spanish Meets You Hosts Día de Los Muertos Celebration Virtually

Spanish Meets You hosted a virtual celebration of Día de Los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” on November 2.

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Opinions

A Palace of Doves

My struggle with colorism is incomplete and complex, as my childhood was filled with uncertainty and underlying insecurity that I haven’t fully moved past.

News

Aleksey Olkhovenko and Unique Zhang Elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents

Freshmen Aleksey Olhkovenko and Unique Zhang have been elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents for the 2020-2021 school year.

Opinions

Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying

Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.

Opinions

Kamala Harris and the Issue of Identity and Representation in America

As Kamala Harris has been elected to the office of vice president, we need to think about how her multiracial identity and her political record as an attorney general have shaped the way she represents both Black and South Asian communities.

Opinions

Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying

Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.

Opinions

It’s Not About College

This is a very stressful time of our lives, but we can choose to affirm ourselves and find happiness.

Science

No Peeking at My Genome!—How Scientists Are Tackling Issues Concerning Genomic Data

With the increasing use of genome sequencing and genomic data in the medical field, scientists must also address and resolve the growing issues of privacy protection.

Arts and Entertainment

“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema

David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”

News

Student Union Introduces Virtual Morning Broadcasts

Despite remote learning amidst the pandemic, the Student Union is producing weekly virtual broadcasts to maintain the Stuyvesant tradition.

News

Stuyvesant Implements Community Building Initiatives

In order to bolster student engagement during remote learning, Stuyvesant has begun various schoolwide community building initiatives, including tours around the buildings, homeroom Mix&Match meetings, and Flipgrid conversations.

Features

An Empty Wonderland

A look into how students are coping with the indoor holiday season.

Features

Pro Scientia Atque Sapientia: On Stuyvesant’s American History Curriculum

An exploration of how Stuyvesant teaches history and how it reckons with its past.

Opinions

The Death of Regionalism

As advances in technology draw the corners of the globe closer than ever before, we must take a more active role in the preservation of the regional cultures and heritages that make each place unique.

Science

Why Do Humans Dream?

A specific evolutionary purpose of dreams is yet to be determined, but research suggests that they help in processing emotions, organizing information in the brain, prepping the body for threats, and facilitating creative tendencies.

Science

Pfizer’s Vaccine: Can We Trust It?

With the second wave of the coronavirus sweeping across the world, Pfizer Inc.’s promising new vaccine utilizes technology previously unheard of in mass human vaccinations.

Science

Stress-Free at Stuyvesant?

Stress is inevitable but not unmanageable.

Opinions

COVID-19 Is Still Scary, Now More Than Ever

Certain fear promoted by clear guidelines is what will allow us to channel our fears and do our part to stop the spread of this horrendous virus.

Opinions

China’s Chokehold on American Businesses

In a time when China and the U.S. are more economically interconnected than ever before, Xi has cemented his commitment to authoritarianism.

Arts and Entertainment

Hyperpop: The Defining Genre of the Digital Age

A brief history and description of the pop genre taking the world by storm: hyperpop.

Sports

Why Chelsea will be Crowned Champions

Here’s why Chelsea will win the English Premier League title this season.

Humor

The Skype’s the Limit

I describe some real (and fake) Zoom knockoffs.

Humor

This Would Be Funnier if It Weren’t My Senior Year We Were Talking About

Opt in or die. Or both.

Humor

The Spectator’s Top Ten Endorsements for the Presidency (#7 Will Discipline You!)

Tired of partisan politics? We are too. Here are 10 better candidates for the presidency, from Julius Caesar to that old lady who gave you a cough drop on the subway.

Humor

2020 Campaign Promises

A look at the strangest campaign promises of this election.

Humor

2020 Christmas Outbreak Projected to Begin Earlier and Hit Harder

Educate yourself on this year’s highly infectious Christmas outbreak.

Humor

We Are Thankful for This Title!

The Spectator provides a list of things you should be thankful for in 2020, just in case you had trouble deciding between the virus, wildfires, and the rest of our 2020 fiesta.

Arts and Entertainment

“The Queen’s Gambit” Will Steal Your Rook, and Your Heart

A review of Netflix new hit miniseries, “The Queen’s Gambit.”

Sports

The Road to the Green Jacket

Dustin Johnson received the first green jacket of his career at the 2020 Masters golf championship at Augusta National.

Arts and Entertainment

The Road So Far: A Look Back on “Supernatural”

Take a look back on The CW’s “Supernatural” as the series comes to a close after 15 years: its highs and lows and the massive impact it has had on 21st century media.

Sports

Coronavirus vs. College Football: The Fight of The Year

The battle between college football and the coronavirus has heated up in the recent week with more programs experiencing outbreaks. With numbers rising across the country and no solution in sight, the season is in jeopardy.

Sports

Why Portugal Will Win the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Portugal shocked the world in their 2016 Euros victory and proved their worth by winning the 2019 UEFA Nations Cup. Now, the squad has talented and exciting young players led by a hungry Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be in their reach?

Arts and Entertainment

Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet

A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.

Arts and Entertainment

Gorillaz’s “Song Machine” Is the Most Creative Music Project of 2020

Gorillaz’s “Song Machine” project has produced a compilation of some of the best and most creative songs of the year.

Arts and Entertainment

How Musical Artists Are Spreading Their Talent in 2020

Here’s how some musical artists are putting on virtual concerts for their fans during the pandemic.

Arts and Entertainment

“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema

David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”

Arts and Entertainment

Life Happens, Lee Makes Music

Senior Isabella Lee shares the background of her passion for singing and songwriting, and her experiences making music.

Sports

An NFL Midseason Check-In

Keep up with the NFL rankings as the league approaches the middle of the season.

Arts and Entertainment

“Everybody Loves Alex Trebek”: A Eulogy of an Icon

“Jeopardy!” has been a staple of popular culture since 1984, making the passing of Alex Trebek heartbreaking news for viewers past and present.

Arts and Entertainment

Symphonic Orchestra: A Spectacular Outlet

A look at how the Stuyvesant symphonic orchestra has made the most of its time during a pandemic.

Sports

AC Milan: The Rise of a Once Historic Club

At the top of Serie A with an undefeated record, AC Milan hopes to return to the Champions League and regain its seat among the most respected clubs in the world.

Sports

Coach Mary Wright on the Line After Abuse Accusations

Despite having developed dozens of gymnasts into Olympians and college competitors, gymnastics coach Mary Wright has a hidden dark past.

Arts and Entertainment

The Crushing Mediocrity of “Blood of Zeus”

Despite its refined art style, “Blood of Zeus” lacks depth in story, characters, and themes, making it really tough to watch.

Opinions

The Pilots and Finales

Opinions

My Journey as a Home Cook

Is cooking really all it’s cracked up to be?

News

Student Union Introduces Virtual Morning Broadcasts

Despite remote learning amidst the pandemic, the Student Union is producing weekly virtual broadcasts to maintain the Stuyvesant tradition.

News

Stuyvesant Implements Community Building Initiatives

In order to bolster student engagement during remote learning, Stuyvesant has begun various schoolwide community building initiatives, including tours around the buildings, homeroom Mix&Match meetings, and Flipgrid conversations.

News

NYC Public Schools Close as COVID-19 Positivity Rates Rise

While the recent announcement of school closures has drastic implications for students across New York City, its impact on the Stuyvesant community is less dramatic yet still notable.

News

Spanish Meets You Hosts Día de Los Muertos Celebration Virtually

Spanish Meets You hosted a virtual celebration of Día de Los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” on November 2.

Features

Physical Affection or Tacos? What Stuyvesant Craves in the Dead of Night

A buffet of responses—what do the folks of Stuyvesant crave at night?

Features

An Empty Wonderland

A look into how students are coping with the indoor holiday season.

Features

Pro Scientia Atque Sapientia: On Stuyvesant’s American History Curriculum

An exploration of how Stuyvesant teaches history and how it reckons with its past.

Opinions

A Palace of Doves

My struggle with colorism is incomplete and complex, as my childhood was filled with uncertainty and underlying insecurity that I haven’t fully moved past.

Opinions

The Death of Regionalism

As advances in technology draw the corners of the globe closer than ever before, we must take a more active role in the preservation of the regional cultures and heritages that make each place unique.

Science

Why Do Humans Dream?

A specific evolutionary purpose of dreams is yet to be determined, but research suggests that they help in processing emotions, organizing information in the brain, prepping the body for threats, and facilitating creative tendencies.

Science

Pfizer’s Vaccine: Can We Trust It?

With the second wave of the coronavirus sweeping across the world, Pfizer Inc.’s promising new vaccine utilizes technology previously unheard of in mass human vaccinations.

News

Aleksey Olkhovenko and Unique Zhang Elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents

Freshmen Aleksey Olhkovenko and Unique Zhang have been elected Freshman Caucus Co-Presidents for the 2020-2021 school year.

Science

Stress-Free at Stuyvesant?

Stress is inevitable but not unmanageable.

Opinions

Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying

Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.

Opinions

Kamala Harris and the Issue of Identity and Representation in America

As Kamala Harris has been elected to the office of vice president, we need to think about how her multiracial identity and her political record as an attorney general have shaped the way she represents both Black and South Asian communities.

Opinions

Trump’s Refusal to Concede: Both Laughable and Terrifying

Trump is refusing to admit defeat in this election and has been tweeting dangerous things about ballot counting.

Opinions

It’s Not About College

This is a very stressful time of our lives, but we can choose to affirm ourselves and find happiness.

Science

No Peeking at My Genome!—How Scientists Are Tackling Issues Concerning Genomic Data

With the increasing use of genome sequencing and genomic data in the medical field, scientists must also address and resolve the growing issues of privacy protection.

Opinions

COVID-19 Is Still Scary, Now More Than Ever

Certain fear promoted by clear guidelines is what will allow us to channel our fears and do our part to stop the spread of this horrendous virus.

Opinions

China’s Chokehold on American Businesses

In a time when China and the U.S. are more economically interconnected than ever before, Xi has cemented his commitment to authoritarianism.

Arts and Entertainment

Hyperpop: The Defining Genre of the Digital Age

A brief history and description of the pop genre taking the world by storm: hyperpop.

Arts and Entertainment

“Mank” Paints a Beautifully Deceptive Portrait of Classical Cinema

David Fincher’s “Mank” is a visually beautiful, yet almost deceptive metastory, critiquing the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood and deeper power dynamics through the story behind the creation of the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.”