Volume 114 Issue 16

Humor

Ethos, Logos, and Pathos Walk Into a (Senior) Bar…

Rhetorical strategies are all around you. Sometimes they hold meetings on Tuesdays.

Humor

Raiders of the Lost Report Card

A PI enters an abandoned Stuyvesant in hopes of finding a rumored treasure on the 11th floor.

Humor

Prom Night Perfume: Which Scent Is For You?

Find out what the way you smell like reveals about who you are.

Humor

From Fires to Wi-fi Woes: The Stuyvesant Mystery of the Century

Fires, no AC, and bad Wi-Fi, the Stuyvesant administration is hiding something from us. Here’s what we found out…

Humor

What You Should Eat for Lunch Based Off of Your AP

An accurate list of things you’re probably eating for lunch based on your AP class.

Humor

Gouda-Bye, Big Sibs

A log of a Big Sib interview gone horribly wrong. And a story of love, loss, and cheese.

Opinions

Confronting the Stigma

Stigmatization and misconceptions of antidepressants have considerably undermined their possible benefits.

Opinions

Coquette Disease

With the rise of social media and life’s aesthetics, the harmful effects of these trends highlight the need for change

Opinions

Add More Express Trains

<F> Express service has been a novel rarity since 2019, but it can and should be expanded now.

Humor

Terminat[ing] Traffic Congestion

I for one, welcome our new traffic overlord (please don’t financially ruin me).

Opinions

The American Political Middle Ground DOES Exist

The hyperpolarized American political and social landscapes perpetuated by media organizations and politicians do not reflect the true beliefs of Americans. We need to form connections with one another and move past our disagreements to reach political resolutions.

Opinions

All Eyes on Rafah

A Tiktok influencer’s insensitive choice of audio regarding the Met Gala set alight a block movement. In order to force acknowledgement and support in Gaza, users have been blocking celebrities who’ve chosen to stay silent on the humanitarian issue.

Sports

Flippin’ to Fame

Meet Erica Wong, star of the Stuyvesant girls’ stunt team!

Sports

A Battle of Europe’s Best: Breaking down the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final

As the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final draws closer and closer, let The Spectator be your guide for the game that will decide the best team in Europe.

Sports

Reaching the Top of the Pyramid

Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team has already had huge success this spring season, and they hope to continue this success into the championships.

Sports

Real Madrid’s Goalkeeper Dilemma and What To Do

Who should start in goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final?

Arts and Entertainment

Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It

Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?

News

Junior Caucus Endorsements

Science

Growing Rise of Inaccessibility for Safe Feminine Hygiene Products

The changes and pressures associated with menstruation affect the esteem of young women, and also pose health risks due to lack of education on menstruation and the lack of access to menstrual products due to their high costs.

Science

The Fading Affect Bias

The fading affect bias is an emotional regulation strategy that helps us cope with past experiences and prepare for the future, but it’s not without risks.

Features

AP Exam Leaks Drip Into Stuyvesant

AP exam leaks are flooding social media and making their way into Stuyvesant in the process.

Arts and Entertainment

Eurovision: Divided by Music

This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?

Arts and Entertainment

Drizzy or K.Dot?

Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance. 

Features

Reflection on Women’s Day Run

Stuyvesant held their tenth annual Women’s Day Run Event, where participants were able to interact with each other to support equality for women.

Features

A Special Sibling Relationship: Big Sib Dynamics

An inside look at how Big Sibs and Little Sibs each view the Big Sib program.

Features

Stuyvesant Students’ Experiences With Slut Shaming

As the weather gets warmer, Stuyvesant students anonymously share their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives on slut-shaming.

Features

Balancing Relaxation and Motivation: Cafe Culture at Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant culture is a pipeline for cafe culture—awkward commuting times, school stress, and necessary productiveness cause many students to flock to them after school. However, is this really the right choice for everyone, and what are the positives and negatives of building such a habit?

Arts and Entertainment

What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?

Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.

News

AP Students Affected by Fire Evacuation

A fire evacuation took place during the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam on May 9, affecting exam takers.

Opinions

Study Drugs and the Danger of Fabricated Truths

We should pay more attention to the normalization of study drugs based on preconceived notions about prescription stimulants.

Humor

Ethos, Logos, and Pathos Walk Into a (Senior) Bar…

Rhetorical strategies are all around you. Sometimes they hold meetings on Tuesdays.

Humor

Raiders of the Lost Report Card

A PI enters an abandoned Stuyvesant in hopes of finding a rumored treasure on the 11th floor.

Humor

Prom Night Perfume: Which Scent Is For You?

Find out what the way you smell like reveals about who you are.

Humor

From Fires to Wi-fi Woes: The Stuyvesant Mystery of the Century

Fires, no AC, and bad Wi-Fi, the Stuyvesant administration is hiding something from us. Here’s what we found out…

Humor

What You Should Eat for Lunch Based Off of Your AP

An accurate list of things you’re probably eating for lunch based on your AP class.

Humor

Gouda-Bye, Big Sibs

A log of a Big Sib interview gone horribly wrong. And a story of love, loss, and cheese.

Opinions

Confronting the Stigma

Stigmatization and misconceptions of antidepressants have considerably undermined their possible benefits.

Opinions

Coquette Disease

With the rise of social media and life’s aesthetics, the harmful effects of these trends highlight the need for change

Opinions

Add More Express Trains

<F> Express service has been a novel rarity since 2019, but it can and should be expanded now.

Humor

Terminat[ing] Traffic Congestion

I for one, welcome our new traffic overlord (please don’t financially ruin me).

Opinions

The American Political Middle Ground DOES Exist

The hyperpolarized American political and social landscapes perpetuated by media organizations and politicians do not reflect the true beliefs of Americans. We need to form connections with one another and move past our disagreements to reach political resolutions.

Opinions

All Eyes on Rafah

A Tiktok influencer’s insensitive choice of audio regarding the Met Gala set alight a block movement. In order to force acknowledgement and support in Gaza, users have been blocking celebrities who’ve chosen to stay silent on the humanitarian issue.

Sports

Flippin’ to Fame

Meet Erica Wong, star of the Stuyvesant girls’ stunt team!

Sports

Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence

Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Sports

A Battle of Europe’s Best: Breaking down the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final

As the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final draws closer and closer, let The Spectator be your guide for the game that will decide the best team in Europe.

Sports

Reaching the Top of the Pyramid

Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team has already had huge success this spring season, and they hope to continue this success into the championships.

Sports

Real Madrid’s Goalkeeper Dilemma and What To Do

Who should start in goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final?

Sports

Lando Wins at Last

Lando Norris won his first F1 race; here is what it took to get him here.

Sports

“The Monster” is Quietly Running Boxing

Naoya Inoue is dominating boxing, but no one is talking about it.

Arts and Entertainment

Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It

Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?

News

Junior Caucus Endorsements

Science

The Power of the Sun

As the summer season approaches, it is critical to understand the expected high temperatures and amount of light, as well as the necessary precautions for protection from the Sun.

Science

What’s Up With QED?

Quantum electrodynamics (QED) is an elusive topic discussed in modern physics. Learn more about the history of QED and the behavior of subatomic particles and electromagnetic radiation!

Science

Growing Rise of Inaccessibility for Safe Feminine Hygiene Products

The changes and pressures associated with menstruation affect the esteem of young women, and also pose health risks due to lack of education on menstruation and the lack of access to menstrual products due to their high costs.

Science

On The Hunt for the Ultimate AI

Despite progress in the field of AI, achieving true artificial general intelligence requires overcoming limitations in human-like reasoning and an understanding of the physical world.

Science

The Fading Affect Bias

The fading affect bias is an emotional regulation strategy that helps us cope with past experiences and prepare for the future, but it’s not without risks.

Science

Is “Facts First” Always the Priority?

It’s important to consider multiple perspectives, but cognitive dissonance suggests that accepting alternative opinions is uncomfortable to the brain.

Arts and Entertainment

Everyone Loves Me: A Unique, Yet Classic Take On the Romantic Comedy

“Everyone Loves Me” is a fresh take on the eSports romantic comedy genre, with good casting and a unique plot line

Arts and Entertainment

Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon

With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.

Features

AP Exam Leaks Drip Into Stuyvesant

AP exam leaks are flooding social media and making their way into Stuyvesant in the process.

Arts and Entertainment

Eurovision: Divided by Music

This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?

Arts and Entertainment

Drizzy or K.Dot?

Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance. 

Arts and Entertainment

April in Review: K-pop

Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.

Arts and Entertainment

What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?

Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.

Features

Reflection on Women’s Day Run

Stuyvesant held their tenth annual Women’s Day Run Event, where participants were able to interact with each other to support equality for women.

Features

A Special Sibling Relationship: Big Sib Dynamics

An inside look at how Big Sibs and Little Sibs each view the Big Sib program.

Features

Stuyvesant Students’ Experiences With Slut Shaming

As the weather gets warmer, Stuyvesant students anonymously share their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives on slut-shaming.

Features

Balancing Relaxation and Motivation: Cafe Culture at Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant culture is a pipeline for cafe culture—awkward commuting times, school stress, and necessary productiveness cause many students to flock to them after school. However, is this really the right choice for everyone, and what are the positives and negatives of building such a habit?

News

AP Students Affected by Fire Evacuation

A fire evacuation took place during the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam on May 9, affecting exam takers.