Volume 116 Issue 13

Features

Reflecting on the Phone Ban

Months after its implementation, Stuyvesant’s phone ban has produced mixed results—boosting focus for some students while disturbing schoolwork and time management for others.

Arts and Entertainment

Making Our Domestic Relics

At the Saatchi Gallery, Domestic Relics—and most notably the works of Jennifer Jones—poignantly reveals how the objects of our domestic lives embody and shape the lives that pass through them.

News

Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?

Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.

News

The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13

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.

Science

From Grief to Cardiac Crisis

What is heart syndrome and what is its significance in the human body?

Humor

The (Near) Destruction of Mercury

A United Planets emergency meeting has been called to discuss the impending doom of Mercury

Opinions

Set Students Up for Success: Mandate Financial Literacy Courses in New York

New York cannot keep treating financial literacy as optional when students are already making decisions about money without ever being taught how to do them.

Humor

Mayor Mamdani Releases New Revolutionary Safety Plan

New York City’s new, cartoonish safety plan to lower crime rates.

Arts and Entertainment

Six Pieces of Musical Advice from Musicians in my Life

I reached out to six of the most influential musicians on my own musical journey and asked them: What is one piece of advice you have for young musicians?

Arts and Entertainment

Blackpink’s Deadline Marks a Long-Awaited yet Uneven Comeback

Nearly a decade into their reign as global icons, Blackpink returns with Deadline, which struggles to justify the group’s three-year hiatus due to uneven production quality.

Arts and Entertainment

PopUp Bagels: The Freshest Bagel Store in Tribeca

The Spectator reviews PopUp Bagels, a new bagel place near Stuyvesant that offers a unique eating experience with fresh bagels and unusual schmears.

Humor

Why is the 7-9 Escalator Always Broken?!

A question that’s been asked since the dawn of time (start of the school year).

Features

Red Light, Green Light: Our Thoughts on the DOE’s New AI Guidelines

The Spectator's editorial piece on the DOE's new AI guidelines.

Humor

The Dark Truth about Harvard University

Harvard University is a dream school for many, but its actual purpose is more alien than anybody could ever imagine.

Opinions

Stop Blocking the Door

It’s time to put our duty as voters above the convenience of a locked door.

Sports

New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation

New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.

Science

How AI Is Reshaping and Disrupting Traditional Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, enabling personalized treatment, accelerating drug development, and reshaping the future of medicine.

Sports

World Baseball Classic Overview

A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.

Humor

When Life Gives You Spring Breaks

Giving highly unrealistic advice to students on what to do over spring break to show that maybe high school isn’t that serious!

Opinions

Why America Shouldn’t Do Brexit

America is on a course to alienate itself completely from other nations, and Brexit shows us what that looks like for the US’s future.

Features

The Perfect Summer Treat: 16 Handles or Downtown Yogurt?

Through interviews and firsthand experiences, students and employees compare 16 Handles and Downtown Yogurt, evaluating everything from toppings to texture to determine which shop comes out on top.

Features

Reflecting on the Phone Ban

Months after its implementation, Stuyvesant’s phone ban has produced mixed results—boosting focus for some students while disturbing schoolwork and time management for others.

Arts and Entertainment

Making Our Domestic Relics

At the Saatchi Gallery, Domestic Relics—and most notably the works of Jennifer Jones—poignantly reveals how the objects of our domestic lives embody and shape the lives that pass through them.

Science

New Studies Show Dogs Existed Earlier Than Previously Thought

Two new studies analyzed the oldest dog genes yet identified and could provide clues as to where dogs originated.

News

Goodbye Eight Minutes, Hello Fun Fair: Should Stuyvesant’s New Tradition Stay?

Stuyvesant’s first “Spring Fun Fair” was regarded by many students as an overall success and better use of time for a short school day.

News

Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for Nationals

Stuyvesant’s Science Olympiad Team placed first in States on March 21, qualifying for Nationals.

Features

Away from the AP: Advanced Studies U.S. History

A look at the new pilot course: Advanced Studies US History.

Science

What is High Cortisol vs. Low Cortisol?

Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause weight fluctuations and the “High vs. Low Cortisol” trend deceives low cortisol levels as a positive health goal.

News

The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 13

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.

Features

Stuyvesant’s Student Library Monitors on Duty!

Let’s explore what the library monitors do, what they enjoy about it, and why they choose to volunteer!

Science

From Grief to Cardiac Crisis

What is heart syndrome and what is its significance in the human body?

Humor

Wealthcraft!

Guy marries rich guy to become rich.

Features

“Seeing the Light Bulb Glow”: Mr. Lu, an Educator and Gamer

Mathematics teacher Simon Lu shares his hobbies and what he values within his ethos for teaching.

Science

How AI Is Reshaping and Disrupting Traditional Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, enabling personalized treatment, accelerating drug development, and reshaping the future of medicine.

Sports

World Baseball Classic Overview

A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.

Humor

The (Near) Destruction of Mercury

A United Planets emergency meeting has been called to discuss the impending doom of Mercury

Opinions

Set Students Up for Success: Mandate Financial Literacy Courses in New York

New York cannot keep treating financial literacy as optional when students are already making decisions about money without ever being taught how to do them.

Humor

Mayor Mamdani Releases New Revolutionary Safety Plan

New York City’s new, cartoonish safety plan to lower crime rates.

Arts and Entertainment

Six Pieces of Musical Advice from Musicians in my Life

I reached out to six of the most influential musicians on my own musical journey and asked them: What is one piece of advice you have for young musicians?

Arts and Entertainment

Blackpink’s Deadline Marks a Long-Awaited yet Uneven Comeback

Nearly a decade into their reign as global icons, Blackpink returns with Deadline, which struggles to justify the group’s three-year hiatus due to uneven production quality.

Humor

When Life Gives You Spring Breaks

Giving highly unrealistic advice to students on what to do over spring break to show that maybe high school isn’t that serious!

Opinions

Why America Shouldn’t Do Brexit

America is on a course to alienate itself completely from other nations, and Brexit shows us what that looks like for the US’s future.

Arts and Entertainment

PopUp Bagels: The Freshest Bagel Store in Tribeca

The Spectator reviews PopUp Bagels, a new bagel place near Stuyvesant that offers a unique eating experience with fresh bagels and unusual schmears.

Humor

Why is the 7-9 Escalator Always Broken?!

A question that’s been asked since the dawn of time (start of the school year).

Features

Red Light, Green Light: Our Thoughts on the DOE’s New AI Guidelines

The Spectator's editorial piece on the DOE's new AI guidelines.

Humor

The Dark Truth about Harvard University

Harvard University is a dream school for many, but its actual purpose is more alien than anybody could ever imagine.

Opinions

Stop Blocking the Door

It’s time to put our duty as voters above the convenience of a locked door.

Sports

New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation

New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.