Volume 116 Issue 11

Arts and Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Definition of America: Super Bowl LX Halftime

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show redefined the borders of what it means to be American while successfully representing Puerto Rican culture through its music and staging.

Arts and Entertainment

How to Practice Your Instrument

A rudimentary guide to structuring each practice session.

Arts and Entertainment

Youth, Rage, and Responsibility

By exploring dark subject matter through the teenage psyche, Adolescence became one of the most gripping shows of the year—uncomfortable yet undeniable.

Arts and Entertainment

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025): For the Fans

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025), while not exactly like the games, is thrilling and suspenseful, making it a fun watch for die-hard fans.

Arts and Entertainment

One Punch Man S3: Profit over Passion

One Punch Man’s third season is underwhelming in several ways, from the animation errors to the lack of animation altogether. This article dives into the ways in which the season falls short, as well as an explanation of how the season was doomed from the start.

Features

SING! 2026 Features

The Spectator's feature department's SING! overview for 2026.

Features

Zucker’s, the Business That Keeps Students Coming Back

Both Zucker’s customers and manager share what makes the bagel shop such a popular spot.

Features

Is Stuyvesant’s Cafeteria Worth Policing?

As Stuyvesant High School doubles down on cafeteria enforcement to address the pest problem, the inconsistent and often antagonistic enforcement of this policy has sparked a broader debate over student autonomy and institutional trust.

Humor

Russia-Germany Scandal Shakes Europe

Despite multiple breakups and states between them, Russia and Germany have gotten back together.

Humor

Top Eight Niche Social Platforms You Should Switch to in 2026

If you’re tired of the mainstream social media, here are eight niche alternatives to make you stand out from the crowd!

Humor

Pardon Our French Senior SING!

Senior SING! tackled some of the scariest things known to man: the French.

Features

Imagining InterSING!

The Stuyvesant Spectator's editorial piece for issue 11, volume 116.

Sports

Greyducks Bring Home Gold

After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.

Science

The Global Cost of U.S. Climate Denial: Vulnerable States and Increasing Climate Risk

The Trump administration’s efforts of deregulating climate policies reflects how U.S. inaction on climate change worsens environmental crises, humanitarian disasters, and instability in vulnerable countries worldwide.

Opinions

What is the American Identity?

With Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, questions about what the American identity is have been surfacing, with the Trump administration pushing a secular view that goes against the multicultural identity America should embrace.

News

The Price Point

The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.

News

Upcoming: Stuyvesant’s Spring Fun Fair

Stuyvesant's first ever Spring Fun Fair.

Humor

SophFrosh SING!: Bethany and Ad Astra Split into Two Directions

Spec Humor’s real SophFrosh SING! review.

Humor

Junior SING!: Beignet Style

All that money spent on Mardi Gras tickets just to become unpaid investigative interns…

Opinions

The Simplification of Cultural Dishes

The simplification of cultural dishes and erasure of their history is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society.

Opinions

How Narendra Modi Has Failed India

Despite Narendra Modi’s immense popularity, the results of his administration have been far from ideal for India.

Opinions

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Learning

The rigid, uniform structure of many tutoring centers often leaves students feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their public school learning, lacking the personalization that could truly enhance their academic understanding.

Humor

How to Get Rich Off Leprechauns in 2026

An in-depth guide on capturing leprechauns and using them to fulfill your financial goals.

Arts and Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Definition of America: Super Bowl LX Halftime

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show redefined the borders of what it means to be American while successfully representing Puerto Rican culture through its music and staging.

Arts and Entertainment

How to Practice Your Instrument

A rudimentary guide to structuring each practice session.

Arts and Entertainment

Youth, Rage, and Responsibility

By exploring dark subject matter through the teenage psyche, Adolescence became one of the most gripping shows of the year—uncomfortable yet undeniable.

Features

SING! 2026 Top 5s

Top 5s of SING! 2026.

Arts and Entertainment

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025): For the Fans

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025), while not exactly like the games, is thrilling and suspenseful, making it a fun watch for die-hard fans.

Arts and Entertainment

One Punch Man S3: Profit over Passion

One Punch Man’s third season is underwhelming in several ways, from the animation errors to the lack of animation altogether. This article dives into the ways in which the season falls short, as well as an explanation of how the season was doomed from the start.

Arts and Entertainment

A Very Mardi Gras Junior SING!

Diving deep into Junior SING! 2026.

Arts and Entertainment

Senior SING!: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Diving deep into Senior SING! 2026.

Arts and Entertainment

SophFrosh SING!: Boy Bands, Breakups, and Plenty of Drama

Diving deep into SophFrosh SING! 2026.

Features

SING! 2026 Features

The Spectator's feature department's SING! overview for 2026.

Features

Zucker’s, the Business That Keeps Students Coming Back

Both Zucker’s customers and manager share what makes the bagel shop such a popular spot.

Features

Is Stuyvesant’s Cafeteria Worth Policing?

As Stuyvesant High School doubles down on cafeteria enforcement to address the pest problem, the inconsistent and often antagonistic enforcement of this policy has sparked a broader debate over student autonomy and institutional trust.

Humor

Russia-Germany Scandal Shakes Europe

Despite multiple breakups and states between them, Russia and Germany have gotten back together.

Humor

Top Eight Niche Social Platforms You Should Switch to in 2026

If you’re tired of the mainstream social media, here are eight niche alternatives to make you stand out from the crowd!

Humor

Pardon Our French Senior SING!

Senior SING! tackled some of the scariest things known to man: the French.

Features

Imagining InterSING!

The Stuyvesant Spectator's editorial piece for issue 11, volume 116.

Sports

Gold, Bold, and Breaking the Mold: Alysa Liu’s Rise to the Top

How Alysa Liu’s gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is changing history.

Sports

Greyducks Bring Home Gold

After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.

Science

How Does the SING! Cast Memorize All Their Lines?

Many actors use strategies such as blocking, active listening, and contextual learning to memorize their long scripts more effectively.

Science

The Global Cost of U.S. Climate Denial: Vulnerable States and Increasing Climate Risk

The Trump administration’s efforts of deregulating climate policies reflects how U.S. inaction on climate change worsens environmental crises, humanitarian disasters, and instability in vulnerable countries worldwide.

Science

The Neuroscience Behind SING!: What Makes a Play Good?

There are a variety of factors, such as creating suspense, empathy, proper lighting placement, and strategic music, that impact a person’s brain chemistry, making a play especially memorable.

Opinions

The Simplification of Cultural Dishes

The simplification of cultural dishes and erasure of their history is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society.

Opinions

How Narendra Modi Has Failed India

Despite Narendra Modi’s immense popularity, the results of his administration have been far from ideal for India.

Opinions

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Learning

The rigid, uniform structure of many tutoring centers often leaves students feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their public school learning, lacking the personalization that could truly enhance their academic understanding.

Opinions

What is the American Identity?

With Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, questions about what the American identity is have been surfacing, with the Trump administration pushing a secular view that goes against the multicultural identity America should embrace.

News

The Price Point

The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.

News

Upcoming: Stuyvesant’s Spring Fun Fair

Stuyvesant's first ever Spring Fun Fair.

Humor

SophFrosh SING!: Bethany and Ad Astra Split into Two Directions

Spec Humor’s real SophFrosh SING! review.

Humor

Junior SING!: Beignet Style

All that money spent on Mardi Gras tickets just to become unpaid investigative interns…