Features

Dear Jane Doe

Amidst the controversy surrounding the resurfacing of Jane Doe v. Cornell University, et al., Stuyvesant students express their opinions on the administrations of large organizations diminishing the impact of sexual assault within their institution.

Arts and Entertainment

Moana (2026) Live Action: A Wave of Nostalgia or a Cash Grab?

The Moana live-action movie is a cash grab, and not the only one Disney has produced.

Science

Do Certain Foods Affect Acne Formation?

Acne stems from a variety of factors, and even though certain foods provide nutrients crucial for minimizing inflammation in the skin, there is no one-size-fits-all dietary cure for the condition.

Opinions

Behind The Greek Letters

Fraternities are in vital need of change because the same loyalty and traditions that make fraternities feel like families are also what make them breeding grounds for criminal activity.

Humor

INSIDE LOOK at Stuyvesant Parents’ Group Chat

EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-scenes of BRUTAL Stuyvesant parent brag-off

Features

Thank You, The Spectator, Stuy, and Joan Didion!

Reflecting on what writing for The Spectator has taught me (so far).

Sports

Trying to Solve the MLB Playoff Seeding Problem

The MLB’s current playoff format prioritizes division titles over regular-season records, creating uneven postseason matchups that could be addressed through reseeding or record-based seeding.

Science

Listening Beyond Music: How Science Makes Music Accessible to Those Left Behind

Experiencing music is made possible through vibrating vests, a physical way of feeling music, made possible by the understanding of the interaction between sound waves and receptors.

Arts and Entertainment

Bite of the Issue: The Worst Halloween Candy Imaginable.

Eating every bad bean from BeanBoozled.

Arts and Entertainment

Fueling the Fire: How Sydney Sweeney Uses Outrage to Set a New Standard For Advertisement

Outrage marketing is becoming the new norm for advertisement, and Sydney Sweeney’s recent ad campaigns are the driving force promoting this method. With its reliance on a heavy media response, Sweeney’s new ad campaign for Novig is a prime example.

Humor

The Official Stuyvesant Freshman Survival Guide

A survival guide for Stuyvesant freshmen with “insider information” about the school’s unspoken rules.

Features

The Acceleration Equation

A closer look at how and why underclassmen can be in math classes far beyond their years

Humor

I FOUND THE EVIDENCE: If You’re Reading This, There’s Something Wrong with Reality

A cry for help published by an ordinary student who has discovered extraordinary evidence “proving” reality is not actually real, further spiraling them into madness.

Features

Dear Incoming Faculty of 2026, WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU!

Introducing Stuyvesant’s Newest Teachers!

Humor

¿Cómo se dice LARPing en Español?

An anecdotal article about struggles in a foreign language class.

Arts and Entertainment

“1 More” Homage to Persona 5 (2016)

Persona 5’s tenth anniversary truly leads players to reflect on what makes it unforgettable, even now.

Arts and Entertainment

Bite Of The Issue

Tashkent Supermarket’s shawarma offers Stuyvesant students an unusually filling, affordable, and delicious lunch just two subway stops away.

Arts and Entertainment

To Infinity and Beyond: The Return of Toy Story

Toy Story 5 and how it reflects our modern day society.

Features

A Fresh Perspective: Class of ‘30

Freshmen from the Class of ‘30 share their experiences after their first few days of high school.

News

The Price Point

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

Sports

The Abysmal Future of The Los Angeles Clippers

The NBA’s penalties weakened a Clippers team that had already traded its draft future

Features

Summer Survey

Humor

Forget MBTI, Which Buldak Are You?

A completely unscientific personality quiz determines which Buldak flavor best represents the average Stuy student.

Features

160 Miles Apart

My sister recently moved out for college, which has made me relook our relationship and consider how both her presence and absence impact me.

Humor

What Is the Meaning of Life?

The meaning of life is cheese. Why? Uhhh, I’ll tell you.

News

Stuy SU x Big Sibs Host Big Sib/Little Sib Picnic

The Big Sibs and Student Union hosted their annual Big Sib/Little Sib Picnic on September 18th.

Arts and Entertainment

Yayoi Kusama: Forever in Infinity

Bearing a few hundred dollars, sixty kimonos, and 2,000 drawings, twenty-nine-year-old Yayoi Kusama looked down from the observation deck of the Empire State Building and promised herself that “one day [she] would conquer New York and make [her] name in the world.”

Sports

Reading the Field, Running the Team

Meet Fynn Chadwick, quarterback of Stuyvesant’s varsity football team, the Peglegs.

Sports

The Billion-Dollar Gamble

Europe’s biggest clubs risked hundreds of millions this summer on players who had to prove themselves: three weeks in, some already have, and some haven’t.

Science

“Did my Phone Just Vibrate?”—The Science of Phantom Notifications

The science behind phantom notifications is explored in this article, and included is how the frequent usage of phones and the buzzes felt when receiving notifications can cause the brain to misinterpret ordinary sensations as vibrations that never actually happened.

News

New Market Fiolino Opens in Former Terry’s Space

The former Terry’s Deli was replaced with Fiolino, a high-end market in late July 2026.

Features

Dear Jane Doe

Amidst the controversy surrounding the resurfacing of Jane Doe v. Cornell University, et al., Stuyvesant students express their opinions on the administrations of large organizations diminishing the impact of sexual assault within their institution.

Arts and Entertainment

Moana (2026) Live Action: A Wave of Nostalgia or a Cash Grab?

The Moana live-action movie is a cash grab, and not the only one Disney has produced.

Science

Do Certain Foods Affect Acne Formation?

Acne stems from a variety of factors, and even though certain foods provide nutrients crucial for minimizing inflammation in the skin, there is no one-size-fits-all dietary cure for the condition.

Opinions

Behind The Greek Letters

Fraternities are in vital need of change because the same loyalty and traditions that make fraternities feel like families are also what make them breeding grounds for criminal activity.

Humor

INSIDE LOOK at Stuyvesant Parents’ Group Chat

EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-scenes of BRUTAL Stuyvesant parent brag-off

Arts and Entertainment

The New York Earth Room: Your Actual Breath of Fresh Air

The New York City Earth Room is a breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively).

Features

Thank You, The Spectator, Stuy, and Joan Didion!

Reflecting on what writing for The Spectator has taught me (so far).

Sports

Top Five Candidates for the 2026/27 NBA MVP

Candidates Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembenyama lead our MVP race while previous winners such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić trail behind.

Sports

Trying to Solve the MLB Playoff Seeding Problem

The MLB’s current playoff format prioritizes division titles over regular-season records, creating uneven postseason matchups that could be addressed through reseeding or record-based seeding.

Humor

The Truth Behind the Free Books Table

What’s really going on with those free books?

Humor

The Gym Uniform Trash Bags.... A Disturbing Backstory

What's really behind all those gym uniform bags at the start of school?

Arts and Entertainment

Evil Residents, Stoked Fans

Resident Evil (2026) is Zach Cregger's attempt to finally do a beloved franchise justice.

Features

A Deep Dive Into APCS A vs. APCS A Honors

Computer Science Coordinator JonAlf Dyrland-Weaver explains the restructuring of post-foundations computer science classes offered at Stuyvesant, and students enrolled in AP Computer Science A (APCS A) and APCS A Honors share their thoughts on the classes so far.

Opinions

The Society of the Larp

Larping is the point at which our natural tendency to imitate, aspire, and perform turns into valuing the appearance of becoming over becoming itself.

Arts and Entertainment

Finding Heaven in Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel

A review of Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel, an exploration of love in its many forms.

Science

Listening Beyond Music: How Science Makes Music Accessible to Those Left Behind

Experiencing music is made possible through vibrating vests, a physical way of feeling music, made possible by the understanding of the interaction between sound waves and receptors.

Arts and Entertainment

Bite of the Issue: The Worst Halloween Candy Imaginable.

Eating every bad bean from BeanBoozled.

Arts and Entertainment

Fueling the Fire: How Sydney Sweeney Uses Outrage to Set a New Standard For Advertisement

Outrage marketing is becoming the new norm for advertisement, and Sydney Sweeney’s recent ad campaigns are the driving force promoting this method. With its reliance on a heavy media response, Sweeney’s new ad campaign for Novig is a prime example.

Sports

How Isack Hadjar May Finally Break Red Bull’s “Second-Seat Curse”

Isack Hadjar’s qualifying wins over Max Verstappen and his new contract have put Red Bull’s “second-seat curse” in doubt.

Opinions

The World Wide Web is Dying

The web was built to send readers to people, and AI Overviews break that promise.

Humor

The Official Stuyvesant Freshman Survival Guide

A survival guide for Stuyvesant freshmen with “insider information” about the school’s unspoken rules.

Features

The Acceleration Equation

A closer look at how and why underclassmen can be in math classes far beyond their years

Humor

If You Give a Student an Extension...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a teacher dealing with a bunch of Stuy students all day? Here’s what happens when you give one of them an extension.

Humor

Forget MBTI, Which Buldak Are You?

A completely unscientific personality quiz determines which Buldak flavor best represents the average Stuy student.

Features

160 Miles Apart

My sister recently moved out for college, which has made me relook our relationship and consider how both her presence and absence impact me.

Humor

What Is the Meaning of Life?

The meaning of life is cheese. Why? Uhhh, I’ll tell you.

Humor

I FOUND THE EVIDENCE: If You’re Reading This, There’s Something Wrong with Reality

A cry for help published by an ordinary student who has discovered extraordinary evidence “proving” reality is not actually real, further spiraling them into madness.

Features

Dear Incoming Faculty of 2026, WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU!

Introducing Stuyvesant’s Newest Teachers!

Humor

¿Cómo se dice LARPing en Español?

An anecdotal article about struggles in a foreign language class.

Arts and Entertainment

“1 More” Homage to Persona 5 (2016)

Persona 5’s tenth anniversary truly leads players to reflect on what makes it unforgettable, even now.

Arts and Entertainment

Bite Of The Issue

Tashkent Supermarket’s shawarma offers Stuyvesant students an unusually filling, affordable, and delicious lunch just two subway stops away.

Arts and Entertainment

To Infinity and Beyond: The Return of Toy Story

Toy Story 5 and how it reflects our modern day society.

Features

A Fresh Perspective: Class of ‘30

Freshmen from the Class of ‘30 share their experiences after their first few days of high school.

News

Stuy SU x Big Sibs Host Big Sib/Little Sib Picnic

The Big Sibs and Student Union hosted their annual Big Sib/Little Sib Picnic on September 18th.

Arts and Entertainment

Yayoi Kusama: Forever in Infinity

Bearing a few hundred dollars, sixty kimonos, and 2,000 drawings, twenty-nine-year-old Yayoi Kusama looked down from the observation deck of the Empire State Building and promised herself that “one day [she] would conquer New York and make [her] name in the world.”

News

The Price Point

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

Sports

Reading the Field, Running the Team

Meet Fynn Chadwick, quarterback of Stuyvesant’s varsity football team, the Peglegs.

Sports

The Billion-Dollar Gamble

Europe’s biggest clubs risked hundreds of millions this summer on players who had to prove themselves: three weeks in, some already have, and some haven’t.

Sports

The Abysmal Future of The Los Angeles Clippers

The NBA’s penalties weakened a Clippers team that had already traded its draft future

Science

“Did my Phone Just Vibrate?”—The Science of Phantom Notifications

The science behind phantom notifications is explored in this article, and included is how the frequent usage of phones and the buzzes felt when receiving notifications can cause the brain to misinterpret ordinary sensations as vibrations that never actually happened.

Features

Summer Survey