Volume 114 Issue 17

Opinions

A Facade of Empowerment

In a world where digitization of the body positivity movement diminishes the value of personality over physicality, a neutral approach to self-worth is key.

Science

Plugging One’s Life: A Study of Brain-injured Patients

Life support is a heavy topic that many families of brain-injured patients have to consider, and it is met with many ethical concerns about the quality and value of life.

News

Stuyvesant Hosts NYC Historian Dr. Emily Brooks for a Book Talk

Dr. Emily Brooks, author of a book about NYPD discrimination in the rule of Mayor La Guardia, spoke at Stuyvesant about her thesis.

News

Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center

Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts International New York to perform at Lincoln Center.

Opinions

Unlucky Numbers

Dive into manipulative tactics corporations employ in order to increase participation in an unwinnable game.

News

Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology

Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.

Sports

Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market

As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.

Sports

Who are the Beasts?

A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.

Sports

The Huskies Look to Bounce Back

After a transitional year filled with early challenges, the Stuyvesant Huskies have done exceptionally well to build themselves a great foundation for next season.

Features

Investigating Antisemitism at Stuyvesant

Investigating antisemitism at Stuyvesant.

Opinions

Why the Passage of the Superfund Act Means We Must Keep Fighting

The Climate Change Superfund Act just passed the New York State Assembly this week, but the struggle it took to achieve this win highlights a larger issue with our state’s politics.

Sports

Protests, Politics, and the Olympic Podium

An analysis of past political actions made by athletes, nations, and the IOC in the context of the Olympics, and what it means for future Olympics.

Opinions

Race To The Top: Exploiting Stories and Statistics

As the world is engulfed in conflict and crisis, we must stop exploiting real-world situations for our gain, whether it's through Speech and Debate or through our lives.

Humor

Are You a True Stuy Student?

It is time to say goodbye to the Stuyvesant class of ‘24. But before they go, they have to take this quiz to see if they really lived up to their true “Stuy-potential”.

Humor

An Anthology of Accounts Associated with the Dealer of IDs

a mysterious fake ID dealer sells ids to unsuspecting customers.

Sports

Slapping to Victory

The girls’ handball team was able to rebuild their roster and break through the wall in order to accomplish city playoffs and pull off a great season.

Sports

Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid

Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.

Sports

Borough Champions: A Dive Into the Boys Outdoor Track Success Story and Why We at Stuyvesant Choose to be Winners

This article examines the success of the boys outdoor track team and identifies what it means to be a winner.

Sports

Samurai Spirit: How Japan is Influencing Baseball

Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are currently excelling in MLB, but what is behind their success?

Sports

Waving Sticks in the Air

The Stuyvesant boys’ lacrosse team set a new stage for the future of the sport following a change in head coach and put a foot in the right direction.

Opinions

The Road to November 2024

‎

Sports

Birdies Flying High

The life of a badminton player, from the fun to the challenges and everything in between.

Sports

Peglegs Surpass Expectations

Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity baseball team, the Peglegs, exceeded expectations throughout the whole season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.

Sports

Stability for Women’s Hockey, Finally

With the success of the PWHL’s inaugural season, professional women’s hockey has finally become viable for players and fans alike.

Features

When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant

Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?

Features

Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?

Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.

Arts and Entertainment

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot

In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.

Arts and Entertainment

The Lively World of Wanda Gág

A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.

Arts and Entertainment

The Budding Artists of Manhattan

The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.

Arts and Entertainment

When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck

Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.

Arts and Entertainment

The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.

Features

Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine

Arts and Entertainment

The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover

A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.

Arts and Entertainment

We’re All in Harvey’s World

After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.

Arts and Entertainment

May in Singles

Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?

Arts and Entertainment

Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.

News

Stuyvesant Junior Caucus Hosts a Slime Making Event

The Stuyvesant Junior Caucus hosted a slime event to help students de-stress during AP testing.

Humor

How to Ruin AP Season

The Humor Department lists the best ways to disrupt AP season

Humor

Pains of Prom

With junior and senior prom in a few weeks, the Spectator asks the Stuyvesant community about what they look forward to about the event.

Humor

risoned At Stuyvesant

Trump will get a new prison cell at Stuyvesant High School, and somehow it’s the worst prison cell in history.

Humor

4 Ways the Minnesota Timberwolves Could Have Won the Western Conference Finals

If these situations occurred, the Timberwolves would’ve had a better chance at winning the Conference Finals.

Humor

The Chances of Alien Invasion are High, but Our Percentage of Brainrot is Higher

Aliens exist and seem to have hostile intentions against our race, but our recent astronomically high levels of brainrot have left these aliens unsure of whether or not to put their doomsday plan into motion.

Humor

One of Those Rare Times When You Shouldn’t Play the Triangle

A teacher isn’t sure what to do with the five students left in his class, and decides to keep them entertained in various ways.

Humor

Robotic Rats Rebellion?!?!

A kid tried taking over school with robotic rats unsuccessfully.

Humor

The Rise and Fall of the Stuyvesant Floor

The floors of Stuyvesant host a revolution due to their terrible treatment! Will the Stuyvesant community “step up” to the occasion, or will their plans fall out from under them, just like the floor?

News

Stuyvesant Students Volunteer in Passport to Taiwan Festival

Students from Stuyvesant’s Key Club, Red Cross, and Taiwanese culture club—Stuywan—participated in the Passport to Taiwan festival.

Humor

College Board Changes AP Spanish Test, Leaves Students Baffled

College Board suddenly changes the AP Spanish exam to focus on Dora the Explorer.

Humor

Hundreds Left in Shock Post-Camp Stuy

The Big Sibs are only responsible for like 63.7 percent of this.

Humor

Top 5 Ways to Escape From Junior Prom

JProm sounds great until you’re stranded in the middle of the Hudson River with no way to get out. Here are your top 5 ways to fix said dilemma!

Opinions

From Club Supermarket to Club Co-op

At the Bronx High School of Science, there’s only one book club. Could Stuyvesant benefit from being less ambitious?

Opinions

Take Student Government Elections Seriously


It’s time for students at Stuyvesant to take government elections seriously and prioritize policy and candidates who demonstrate real dedication in order to successfully foster a school community and effectively prepare students for the future.

Opinions

Protect Our Community Green Spaces

Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.

Science

Solar Flare Season

As of May 2024, there is a continued increase in the number of solar flares ejected by the Sun. Learn more about the causes of this spike in solar activity and its resulting implications on Earth!

Opinions

A Facade of Empowerment

In a world where digitization of the body positivity movement diminishes the value of personality over physicality, a neutral approach to self-worth is key.

Science

Plugging One’s Life: A Study of Brain-injured Patients

Life support is a heavy topic that many families of brain-injured patients have to consider, and it is met with many ethical concerns about the quality and value of life.

Science

Battling Common Misconceptions about Sunscreen

Using sun protection, such as sunscreen, is key to cancer prevention.

Science

Discovering the Roots of Your Musical Taste

Neuroscientific research shows that our brain's reward pathways are activated by familiar musical patterns, and personality traits and values also align with specific music genres, making music a deeply personal and emotional experience.

News

Stuyvesant Hosts NYC Historian Dr. Emily Brooks for a Book Talk

Dr. Emily Brooks, author of a book about NYPD discrimination in the rule of Mayor La Guardia, spoke at Stuyvesant about her thesis.

Science

Psst! The Inside Scoop On How Gossip Affects Your Brain

Talking negatively about people and being involved in drama increases activity in the amygdala, an area in the brain that is closely linked to the prefrontal cortex and is associated with fear, anxiety, and negative emotional states.

News

Stuyvesant Student Union Hosts First Arts And Crafts Fair

Stuyvesant’s Student Union held the first Arts and Crafts Fair to highlight various art-related clubs at Stuy on May 10, outside of the cafeteria.

News

Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center

Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts International New York to perform at Lincoln Center.

Science

How Frozen Inspired a New, Icy Blood Vessel Transplant

New, artificial blood vessels made with 3D printed ice hold much promise as a transplant, all thanks to a beloved princess movie.

Opinions

Big Pharma, Big Oil, Now There’s Big Chicken: The Monopoly of the Poultry Industry

Although city consumers like us are far removed from the chicken industry, we must still address the monopolistic greed and exploitation of American farmers.

Opinions

Unlucky Numbers

Dive into manipulative tactics corporations employ in order to increase participation in an unwinnable game.

News

Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology

Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.

News

Juniors Dania Bressler and Lenny Metlitsky Published In Anthology

Two juniors were published in an anthology after participating in Writopia Lab’s Connecting Across Cultures program.

Sports

Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market

As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.

Sports

Pressure and Positivity: How the Vipers Made Their Comeback Season

An overview of Stuyvesant’s girls’ fencing team 2024 season and the changes they made that led them to an almost perfect season.

Sports

The Cricket World Cup Comes to America

Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.

Sports

Who are the Beasts?

A summary of the 2024 season for the Beasts, Stuyesant’s boys’ varsity volleyball team.

Sports

The Huskies Look to Bounce Back

After a transitional year filled with early challenges, the Stuyvesant Huskies have done exceptionally well to build themselves a great foundation for next season.

Features

Investigating Antisemitism at Stuyvesant

Investigating antisemitism at Stuyvesant.

Opinions

Why the Passage of the Superfund Act Means We Must Keep Fighting

The Climate Change Superfund Act just passed the New York State Assembly this week, but the struggle it took to achieve this win highlights a larger issue with our state’s politics.

Sports

Protests, Politics, and the Olympic Podium

An analysis of past political actions made by athletes, nations, and the IOC in the context of the Olympics, and what it means for future Olympics.

Opinions

Race To The Top: Exploiting Stories and Statistics

As the world is engulfed in conflict and crisis, we must stop exploiting real-world situations for our gain, whether it's through Speech and Debate or through our lives.

Opinions

The Failure of American Oil Sanctions

The United States’s indiscriminate use of harsh oil sanctions has undermined their effectiveness as a tool to achieve foreign policy objectives.

Humor

Are You a True Stuy Student?

It is time to say goodbye to the Stuyvesant class of ‘24. But before they go, they have to take this quiz to see if they really lived up to their true “Stuy-potential”.

Humor

An Anthology of Accounts Associated with the Dealer of IDs

a mysterious fake ID dealer sells ids to unsuspecting customers.

Sports

Slapping to Victory

The girls’ handball team was able to rebuild their roster and break through the wall in order to accomplish city playoffs and pull off a great season.

Sports

Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid

Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.

Sports

Borough Champions: A Dive Into the Boys Outdoor Track Success Story and Why We at Stuyvesant Choose to be Winners

This article examines the success of the boys outdoor track team and identifies what it means to be a winner.

Sports

Samurai Spirit: How Japan is Influencing Baseball

Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are currently excelling in MLB, but what is behind their success?

Sports

Waving Sticks in the Air

The Stuyvesant boys’ lacrosse team set a new stage for the future of the sport following a change in head coach and put a foot in the right direction.

Opinions

The Road to November 2024

‎

Sports

Birdies Flying High

The life of a badminton player, from the fun to the challenges and everything in between.

Sports

Peglegs Surpass Expectations

Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity baseball team, the Peglegs, exceeded expectations throughout the whole season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.

Sports

Stability for Women’s Hockey, Finally

With the success of the PWHL’s inaugural season, professional women’s hockey has finally become viable for players and fans alike.

Arts and Entertainment

Turandot: A Western Appreciation of Eastern Culture

Features

Stuyvesant Alum Turns 100 — A Profile of Jack Gilburne

Jack Gilburne, Stuyvesant class of 1942, reflects on his life experiences as a Stuy alum and Air Force veteran on his 100th birthday.

Features

When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant

Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?

Features

Extracurricular Activities: Burden or Passion?

Looking into the motivations behind extracurricular activities, including college applications, herd mentality, and other causes.

Arts and Entertainment

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot

In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.

Arts and Entertainment

The Lively World of Wanda Gág

A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.

Arts and Entertainment

The Budding Artists of Manhattan

The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.

Arts and Entertainment

When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck

Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.

Arts and Entertainment

The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.

Features

Stuyvesant Perspectives on Ongoing College Protests in Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Student, teacher, and alum reflections on the ongoing college protests for Palestine

Arts and Entertainment

The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover

A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.

Arts and Entertainment

We’re All in Harvey’s World

After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.

Arts and Entertainment

May in Singles

Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?

Arts and Entertainment

Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters

Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.

Arts and Entertainment

Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.

News

Stuyvesant Chorus Performs at Lincoln Center

Stuyvesant’s Oratorio Choir was invited by Distinguished Concerts

News

Stuyvesant Junior Caucus Hosts a Slime Making Event

The Stuyvesant Junior Caucus hosted a slime event to help students de-stress during AP testing.

Humor

How to Ruin AP Season

The Humor Department lists the best ways to disrupt AP season

Humor

Pains of Prom

With junior and senior prom in a few weeks, the Spectator asks the Stuyvesant community about what they look forward to about the event.

Humor

risoned At Stuyvesant

Trump will get a new prison cell at Stuyvesant High School, and somehow it’s the worst prison cell in history.

Humor

4 Ways the Minnesota Timberwolves Could Have Won the Western Conference Finals

If these situations occurred, the Timberwolves would’ve had a better chance at winning the Conference Finals.

Humor

The Chances of Alien Invasion are High, but Our Percentage of Brainrot is Higher

Aliens exist and seem to have hostile intentions against our race, but our recent astronomically high levels of brainrot have left these aliens unsure of whether or not to put their doomsday plan into motion.

Humor

One of Those Rare Times When You Shouldn’t Play the Triangle

A teacher isn’t sure what to do with the five students left in his class, and decides to keep them entertained in various ways.

Humor

Robotic Rats Rebellion?!?!

A kid tried taking over school with robotic rats unsuccessfully.

Humor

A Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers

Stuy sees the transfer student BTHS and falls in love

Humor

The Rise and Fall of the Stuyvesant Floor

The floors of Stuyvesant host a revolution due to their terrible treatment! Will the Stuyvesant community “step up” to the occasion, or will their plans fall out from under them, just like the floor?

News

Stuyvesant Students Volunteer in Passport to Taiwan Festival

Students from Stuyvesant’s Key Club, Red Cross, and Taiwanese culture club—Stuywan—participated in the Passport to Taiwan festival.

Humor

College Board Changes AP Spanish Test, Leaves Students Baffled

College Board suddenly changes the AP Spanish exam to focus on Dora the Explorer.

Humor

Hundreds Left in Shock Post-Camp Stuy

The Big Sibs are only responsible for like 63.7 percent of this.

Humor

Top 5 Ways to Escape From Junior Prom

JProm sounds great until you’re stranded in the middle of the Hudson River with no way to get out. Here are your top 5 ways to fix said dilemma!

Opinions

The Double Standard At The Heart of Anti-Zionism

While the boundaries of hate speech when it comes to most minority groups are clear, treatment of Jews is an unfortunate double standard.

Opinions

From Club Supermarket to Club Co-op

At the Bronx High School of Science, there’s only one book club. Could Stuyvesant benefit from being less ambitious?

Opinions

Take Student Government Elections Seriously


It’s time for students at Stuyvesant to take government elections seriously and prioritize policy and candidates who demonstrate real dedication in order to successfully foster a school community and effectively prepare students for the future.

Opinions

Protect Our Community Green Spaces

Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.