Volume 113 Issue 14

News

Stuyvesant Freshman Caucus Hosts Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

The Freshman Caucus hosted an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on April 3, open to all freshman students.

Features

The Politics of Political Neutrality

Teachers often have to walk the line between discussing current events in the classroom and remaining apolitical. But in our current political climate, is this even possible?

Features

How Lip Gloss Pushed Me Past Victimhood

An inside look at the manifestations of toxic masculinity in the life of a Stuyvesant student.

Sports

The Hitmen Are Ready for the Playoffs

With the team having all the potential to win the championship this year, the Hitmen are up to take on this challenge.

Opinions

Letter to the editor: "Classics vs. Contemporaries"

This letter to the editor is written in response to “Classics vs. Contemporaries” by Elma Khan, published in Volume 113 Issue 11.

Opinions

Nationalize Our Railroads

The United States has a terribly mismanaged and mostly privatized rail network, but a solution would be to nationalize it.

Humor

The Cult of Heimler

As AP season approaches, the cult around Heimler History grows even larger.

News

College Board CEO David Coleman (‘87) Speaks at Stuyvesant

Junior Caucus hosts a Guest Speaker event with Stuyvesant alumnus (‘87) and College Board CEO David Coleman

Sports

UCL Semi-Finals Preview

Welcome to The Spectator’s semi-finals coverage in soccer’s premier competition!

Sports

Bad Blood Between Born Rivals

Fighting for the second time at UFC 287 for the middleweight title, Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and Alex “Poatan” Pereira have become all too familiar with each other, having bad blood boiling for over seven years.

Sports

The Spectator’s Introduction to the NBA Playoffs

Here is The Spectator’s introduction to the NBA playoffs.

Sports

Jimmy Butler’s Thrilling Game 4 Performance

Butler’s 56-point performance on 67 percent shooting was the fourth-highest scoring performance in NBA playoff history, solidifying him as one of the most clutch performers of the modern NBA.

Humor

The Cult of Heimler

As AP season approaches, the cult around Heimler History grows even larger.

Sports

The NBA Playoffs: Looking Forward for New York Sports

Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.

Features

Russian Propaganda on Our Doorsteps

Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.

Arts and Entertainment

Coachella 2023: Frank Ocean’s Performance Blunder

Frank Ocean’s abrupt cancellation of his highly-anticipated week two Coachella performances lead to fan disappointment and concerns over his mental health.

Science

The Commercial Space Age: Golden or Gilded?

The pros and cons of space privatization, explored in depth.

Opinions

Biden Is Failing Us, but Can We Speak Out?

Biden is failing Gen Z with his climate policy, but with the upcoming election season, many are nervous to speak out.

Science

Winter City Lights, Mosquito Bites

With the incessant mosquitoes in the summer, many look forward to the colder months for some peace, but a new finding has discovered that because of light pollution, the mosquitoes may bite all year long.

Humor

I Can’t Take the AP—I Died

How to fake your death to avoid AP exams.

Arts and Entertainment

“Think of Me Fondly”: The Phantom of the Opera Closes After 35 Years

After becoming the longest running show on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera’s reign has finally ended.

Humor

Seven Ways to Get a Five on the AP Exams

Easy ways to guarantee a five on the AP exam!

Opinions

Ban the Abortion Ban

The Helms Amendment allows the United States government to restrict abortion access in foreign countries, a gross violation of human rights and international relations. The ​​Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act must be passed to ban such injustices forever.

Arts and Entertainment

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Super-fun

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the newest addition to a long line of remakes and adaptations of the beloved video game.

Humor

Rating AP Exams Based on Their Difficulties

We’re just trying to figure out our chances of scoring a five before even taking the test, man.

Sports

Puck-er Up: Hockey’s Back

The Spectator breaks down the thrilling first round of the NHL Playoffs!

Humor

How to Fix Your Attention Span (Three Easy Steps!)

In this WikiHow article, I’ll explain how you can undo the work that those TikToks that display both gameplay from a stupid, mind-numbing, mobile game and some other content, have done to your poor attention span.

News

StuyPulse 694 Wins First Place at Regionals

At one of their last regionals before championships, StuyPulse 694 won first place in the NYC Regional, hosted in The Armory in Washington Heights from April 6 to April 8.

Humor

David Coleman Exposed: How He Became the Villain He Is Today

The CEO of the College Board used to be a Stuyvesant student. How did he rise to power?

Arts and Entertainment

NYYS: Young Musicians Make History

The story of how the talented young musicians of NYYS won a Grammy award.

Arts and Entertainment

Autumn Rhythm’s “Human Truth”

The up-and-coming teen band, Autumn Rhythm, shares insight into the humanity and community behind their new album, Joy For Tomorrow.

News

In Loving Memory of Arielle Aney (‘20): January 25, 2002–March 23, 2023

The Spectator honors the life of alumna Arielle Aney (‘20), who recently passed away from colorectal cancer.

Features

The Spectator Meets With 101-Year-Old Stuyvesant Alumnus Milton Fechter (‘38)

Meet Milton Fechter (’38), a 101-year-old Stuyvesant alumnus!

News

Arielle Aney (‘20): In the Words of Those Who Knew Her

The Spectator Editorial Board shares the heartfelt words of those who knew alumna Arielle Aney (‘20), who recently passed away from colorectal cancer.

Sports

Rise of the Renegades

Stuyvesant’s girls’ varsity softball team, the Renegades, have had a great start to the season, exceeding preseason expectations.

News

Stuyvesant Freshman Caucus Hosts Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

The Freshman Caucus hosted an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on April 3, open to all freshman students.

Opinions

Internet Privacy For Kids

With the rise of family content on Tiktok and YouTube, where is the line drawn for parental exploitation of their children and their compensation?

Features

The Politics of Political Neutrality

Teachers often have to walk the line between discussing current events in the classroom and remaining apolitical. But in our current political climate, is this even possible?

Features

How Lip Gloss Pushed Me Past Victimhood

An inside look at the manifestations of toxic masculinity in the life of a Stuyvesant student.

Sports

The Hitmen Are Ready for the Playoffs

With the team having all the potential to win the championship this year, the Hitmen are up to take on this challenge.

Sports

Arielle Aney: More Than an Athlete

The Spectator honors the athletic accomplishments of the late Arielle Aney (‘20).

Humor

She’s Everything. He’s Just in Her Cult of Personality.

Sigma male grindset? Pfft, I’m on a Glitterific Barbie Mindset.

Sports

Wicked Wicket

Meet Yusha Aziz from the cricket team.

Opinions

Letter to the editor: "Classics vs. Contemporaries"

This letter to the editor is written in response to “Classics vs. Contemporaries” by Elma Khan, published in Volume 113 Issue 11.

Opinions

Nationalize Our Railroads

The United States has a terribly mismanaged and mostly privatized rail network, but a solution would be to nationalize it.

Humor

The Cult of Heimler

As AP season approaches, the cult around Heimler History grows even larger.

News

College Board CEO David Coleman (‘87) Speaks at Stuyvesant

Junior Caucus hosts a Guest Speaker event with Stuyvesant alumnus (‘87) and College Board CEO David Coleman

Sports

UCL Semi-Finals Preview

Welcome to The Spectator’s semi-finals coverage in soccer’s premier competition!

Sports

Bad Blood Between Born Rivals

Fighting for the second time at UFC 287 for the middleweight title, Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and Alex “Poatan” Pereira have become all too familiar with each other, having bad blood boiling for over seven years.

Sports

The Spectator’s Introduction to the NBA Playoffs

Here is The Spectator’s introduction to the NBA playoffs.

Sports

Jimmy Butler’s Thrilling Game 4 Performance

Butler’s 56-point performance on 67 percent shooting was the fourth-highest scoring performance in NBA playoff history, solidifying him as one of the most clutch performers of the modern NBA.

Sports

Beasts Ace in Yo Face

Stuyvesant’s boys’ volleyball team, the Beasts, is set up for success this season.

Humor

The Cult of Heimler

As AP season approaches, the cult around Heimler History grows even larger.

Sports

The NBA Playoffs: Looking Forward for New York Sports

Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.

Features

Russian Propaganda on Our Doorsteps

Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.

Features

Bookmarked Dreams: Mary McGregor

A profile of school librarian Mary McGregor and her unexpected journey to the right career.

Arts and Entertainment

Coachella 2023: Frank Ocean’s Performance Blunder

Frank Ocean’s abrupt cancellation of his highly-anticipated week two Coachella performances lead to fan disappointment and concerns over his mental health.

Science

Allergies Spring into Existence

Learning about the progression of allergy research gives rise to new inquiries and even more discoveries that could benefit other avenues of science.

Science

Agricultural Innovations for a Greener Future

Plant-based meats and cellular agriculture offer greener alternatives to the traditional livestock farming processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

Science

The Commercial Space Age: Golden or Gilded?

The pros and cons of space privatization, explored in depth.

Opinions

Biden Is Failing Us, but Can We Speak Out?

Biden is failing Gen Z with his climate policy, but with the upcoming election season, many are nervous to speak out.

Science

Women in Space: The Sky’s the Limit—or Is It?

Women’s contributions to the Artemis missions prompt a look into the aerospace industry’s history of discrimination based on sex and an analysis of the historical significance of this step toward equality.

Science

Winter City Lights, Mosquito Bites

With the incessant mosquitoes in the summer, many look forward to the colder months for some peace, but a new finding has discovered that because of light pollution, the mosquitoes may bite all year long.

Humor

I Can’t Take the AP—I Died

How to fake your death to avoid AP exams.

Arts and Entertainment

Mother of Modernism: Georgia O’Keeffe

A review of Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time, exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art.

Arts and Entertainment

Nightmares Come to Life in Something Is Killing The Children

Something Is Killing The Children uses the gore of the comic book horror genre to explore childhood trauma and the grieving process.

Arts and Entertainment

“Think of Me Fondly”: The Phantom of the Opera Closes After 35 Years

After becoming the longest running show on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera’s reign has finally ended.

Humor

Seven Ways to Get a Five on the AP Exams

Easy ways to guarantee a five on the AP exam!

Opinions

Ban the Abortion Ban

The Helms Amendment allows the United States government to restrict abortion access in foreign countries, a gross violation of human rights and international relations. The ​​Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act must be passed to ban such injustices forever.

Arts and Entertainment

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Super-fun

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the newest addition to a long line of remakes and adaptations of the beloved video game.

Humor

David Coleman Exposed: How He Became the Villain He Is Today

The CEO of the College Board used to be a Stuyvesant student. How did he rise to power?

Arts and Entertainment

NYYS: Young Musicians Make History

The story of how the talented young musicians of NYYS won a Grammy award.

Humor

Rating AP Exams Based on Their Difficulties

We’re just trying to figure out our chances of scoring a five before even taking the test, man.

Arts and Entertainment

Autumn Rhythm’s “Human Truth”

The up-and-coming teen band, Autumn Rhythm, shares insight into the humanity and community behind their new album, Joy For Tomorrow.

News

In Loving Memory of Arielle Aney (‘20): January 25, 2002–March 23, 2023

The Spectator honors the life of alumna Arielle Aney (‘20), who recently passed away from colorectal cancer.

Sports

Puck-er Up: Hockey’s Back

The Spectator breaks down the thrilling first round of the NHL Playoffs!

Humor

How to Fix Your Attention Span (Three Easy Steps!)

In this WikiHow article, I’ll explain how you can undo the work that those TikToks that display both gameplay from a stupid, mind-numbing, mobile game and some other content, have done to your poor attention span.

Features

The Spectator Meets With 101-Year-Old Stuyvesant Alumnus Milton Fechter (‘38)

Meet Milton Fechter (’38), a 101-year-old Stuyvesant alumnus!

News

StuyPulse 694 Wins First Place at Regionals

At one of their last regionals before championships, StuyPulse 694 won first place in the NYC Regional, hosted in The Armory in Washington Heights from April 6 to April 8.