Volume 116 Issue 7

Arts and Entertainment

Ancient Egyptian Mythology 101 at the Met

Divine Egypt brings ancient artifacts from museums around the world to one space through January

Features

Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.

Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.

Humor

Things to be Grateful for this Thanksgiving

The Spectator comes in clutch yet again with a list of suggestions for you to absolutely mog all the unprepared losers at your family gathering. Did they even study for this? What were they doing, gooning?

News

Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Teachers Win Teaching Awards

Social studies teacher Josina Dunkel was awarded a $300 GeoBoost grant for her AP Human Geography class, and social studies teacher Robert Sandler was recognized as a finalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.

News

The Price Point

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

Opinions

When Winning Means Losing

Democrats need to be smarter about how they fight their battles.

Opinions

The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge

Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.

Opinions

The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete

The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.

News

Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements

The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.

Features

Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship: Class Trips at Stuy

Stuyvesant teachers and students reflect on meaningful school trips

Features

A Literature Rollercoaster: The Bond Between English and Ms. Thoms

When a love for English and teaching clash, a passion is formed. From the very beginning of her desire towards English, Annie Thoms’s exceptional journey in her career significantly highlights her success.

News

Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event

Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.

Sports

Serving Up Shih

Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!

Sports

Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season

The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.

Arts and Entertainment

15 Hours in the ER: The Pitt Redefines Medical Drama

With sharp character work, relentless tension, and uncompromising realism, The Pitt stands among the year’s best shows.

Sports

Strikes, Spares, and Spartans

Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.

Science

The Art of a Colorful Night

While the polar lights may appear as ribbons of various hues and colors in the night sky, the science behind them is just as fascinating as is their beauty.

Arts and Entertainment

Ancient Egyptian Mythology 101 at the Met

Divine Egypt brings ancient artifacts from museums around the world to one space through January

Features

Memes and Misinformation: Students React to New York City’s 2025 Mayoral Election

Students react to the recent New York City mayoral election.

Features

Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.

Stuyvesant’s substitute teachers share how the substitute system works and their opinions and perspectives on the profession.

Humor

Things to be Grateful for this Thanksgiving

The Spectator comes in clutch yet again with a list of suggestions for you to absolutely mog all the unprepared losers at your family gathering. Did they even study for this? What were they doing, gooning?

Humor

Four Days of Paltry Poultry and Foul Fowls

Top four items to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck while you await Christmas and break out into song.

News

Stuyvesant’s Social Studies Teachers Win Teaching Awards

Social studies teacher Josina Dunkel was awarded a $300 GeoBoost grant for her AP Human Geography class, and social studies teacher Robert Sandler was recognized as a finalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.

News

The Price Point

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

Opinions

When Winning Means Losing

Democrats need to be smarter about how they fight their battles.

Opinions

The Asian AI Boom: U.S. Leadership Under Challenge

Nvidia’s new partnership with South Korea and continued growth of the AI industry in China pose the threat to the U.S. AI dominance.

Opinions

The Heart of a Penguin: The Bittersweet Life of a Student Athlete

The emotional joys and physical challenges of being a student athlete on a PSAL team, and the community we create together.

News

Freshman Caucus 25-26 Endorsements

The Spectator's freshman caucus endorsements for the 2025-2026 school year.

Features

What Handwriting Means to Students in 2025

As students increasingly rely on technology for note-taking and learning, handwriting is becoming scarcer. Is handwriting and the sense of individuality it brings to our academic pursuits worth the trouble?

Features

Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship: Class Trips at Stuy

Stuyvesant teachers and students reflect on meaningful school trips

Features

A Literature Rollercoaster: The Bond Between English and Ms. Thoms

When a love for English and teaching clash, a passion is formed. From the very beginning of her desire towards English, Annie Thoms’s exceptional journey in her career significantly highlights her success.

News

Stuyvesant Hosts Second Annual Multicultural Event

Stuyvesant’s Parents Association hosts its second annual multicultural event, bringing together student-led cultural organizations, faculty members, and parents.

Science

Ambidexterity: Rare Skill or Learned Trait?

Ambidexterity, the trait of having no dominant hand, has lasting effects on neurological distribution—yet this ability can be learned, to an extent.

Sports

Serving Up Shih

Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!

Sports

Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season

The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.

Science

The Truth Behind Popular Ramen Companies: Cancer-Related Carcinogens

Recent studies and safety reports suggest that some of the most popular instant ramen brands may contain additives and contaminants that could harm the human body and lead to several diseases.

Arts and Entertainment

15 Hours in the ER: The Pitt Redefines Medical Drama

With sharp character work, relentless tension, and uncompromising realism, The Pitt stands among the year’s best shows.

Sports

Strikes, Spares, and Spartans

Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.