"The Pulse of the Student Body" Editors-In-Chief:
Momoca Mairaj
Maya Nelson
Operating as usual
THE SPECTATOR IS HOSTING SPRING RECRUITMENTS!
Save the date! The Spectator is hosting Spring Recruitments on March 16 & 17 at 4PM in the Cafeteria. Come to learn more about each of the Spectator’s 13 departments and how to apply!
Save the date! The Spectator is holding Spring Recruitments on March 16 and 17 in the Cafeteria at 4pm.
SCIENCE—Wordle's popularity has recently skyrocketed around the world and across all age groups. Learn more about the science behind this game and its massive rise to popularity.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/science/why-do-we-love-wordle-so-much
By Sophia Wan-Brodsky
Wordle is popular because it provides social connections, gives us a dopamine boost, and is set up to keep us interested.
OPINIONS—Having ADHD is a stuggle but what's worse is being told your symptoms are just signs of laziness. Writer Elicia Chau details her jouney with ADHD and the gender steryotypes that impeded her diagnosis.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/opinions/a-case-study-in-attentiveness
By Elicia Chau
I was diagnosed with ADHD over quarantine, and looking back, my late diagnosis has plenty to do with my gender.
FEATURES—Some heart-melting lines to pick up your crush (or yourself, if you’re in the mood for some healthy narcissism).
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/features/cardiac-arrests-from-the-nether
By The Features Department
Some heart-melting lines to pick up your crush (or for yourself, if you’re in the mood for some healthy narcissism).
NEWS—All freshmen out there: did you know that the SAT would no longer be taken on paper starting when you're in junior year? Read more on what further changes the College Board plans to implement regarding the exam's digitization and the thoughts assosciated with them from the school.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/news/college-board-announces-digitalization-of-the-sat
By Kevin Chan and Andy Lau
The SAT will become digitized in 2024 in addition to a few other changes to the test, including its duration and format of questions.
SPORTS—Tennis fans began to speculate whether legend Rafael Nadal would ever return at all, but he recently win the Gram Slam at the 2022 Australian Open. Join writer John Jay Wang as he explores how the Spanish tennis player managed to overcome his challenges and rise back to the top.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/sports/professional-sports/the-return-of-rafael-nadal
By John Jay Wang
At 35 years old, suffering from a foot injury that has held him back since 2005, Nadal found himself facing a predicament. Would he compete...
HUMOR—A Stuyvesant sting investegation provides new details on the newest synthetic drug.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/humor/drug-lab-discovered-at-stuyvesant-high-school
By Alexander Chu and Vincent D’Angelo
Drug Lab discovered at Stuy, hijinks ensue from drug usage and lab discovery.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT—Are you looking for a new place to sample some delicious, cheap eats? Well, look no further. Cicci Di Carne is a promising restaurant that recently opened in the Stuyvesant neighborhood. With its mouthwatering sandwiches and excellent side dishes, Cicci Di Carne will undoubtedly satisfy your hunger pangs and leave you coming back for more.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/ae/food/cheap-ss-lunch-11-the-best-thing-you-ll-eat-for-10-all-year
By Matthew Wagman
Dario Cecchini, “the world’s best butcher,” comes to Brookfield Place armed with a plethora of delicious Italian sandwiches and a variety of interesting sides.
SPORTS—Over the past few years, sports have become increasingly politicized, leading to ramifications both on and off the field. Join senior editor Krish Gupta as he explores the fine line between sports and politics.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.stuyspec.com/sports/professional-sports/the-fading-line-between-politics-and-sports
By Krish Gupta
Sports have become increasingly politicized, leading to ramifications on and off the field.
SCIENCE—Learn about the history of cypherpunks and the key role cryptography plays in maintaining our privacy.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/science/cypherpunks-and-the-battle-for-privacy
By Ishaana Misra
A brief history of the cypherpunks and the key role cryptography plays in maintaining our privacy.
FEATURES—Students reflect on the rise of Omicron cases and the possibility of returning to remote learning.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/features/the-omicron-predicament-in-the-school-that-never-sleeps
By Theo Sassano
A look into the dilemma between education and health that the Omicron variant has placed upon Stuyvesant students.
OPINIONS—There are an abundance of socioeconomic and sexist problems in the debate world. Opinions writer Lauren Chin dissects her personal experiences with sexism in the popular after-school activity and why she continues debating despite its flaws.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/opinions/the-flaws-of-high-school-debate
By Lauren Chin
Modern debate has its fair share of issues, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT—Halal food is likely the hallmark of the Stuyvesant diet. But if you’re tired of the usual chicken over rice, Soup & Gyro’s inventive take on Halal is must-try for any food cart fiend.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/ae/food/cheap-ss-lunch-10-halal-in-a-burger-why-not
By Matthew Wagman
Placing the full contents of a Gyro on a Burger bun with a side of fries is perhaps a stroke of genius.
HUMOR—A look into one exceptional student's college application.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/humor/senior-writes-a-totally-not-recycled-unique-why-college-essay
By Karen Chen
A senior writes a draft of a “Why College” essay, except it’s not so great.
NEWS—With Omicron cases surging, the administration has implemented new protocols to ensure the safety of Stuyvesant teachers and students.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/news/omicron-variant-causes-new-schoolwide-policies-and-updates
By Lauren Chin, Olivia Haven, Madison Kim, Jina Koh, and Fiona Shi
A rise in Omicron cases has led to the implementation of new administrative protocols to ensure the safety of Stuyvesant teachers and students.
Hi everybody!
The ninth issue of The Stuyvesant Spectator is out now! Read the full issue online here: https://issuu.com/stuyspectator/docs/volume112issue9
This issue is the last for all current seniors on the Editorial Board, including the Editors-in-Chief. We would like to begin by extending our gratitude to all of our readers over the past four years. With each new issue, we have strived to inform and engage with the school community, especially amidst the pandemic and in-person school transition and we are so grateful to everybody for coming along with us on the ride.
Inside of the new issue, check out our coverage of school changes in response to the Omicron variant, recent citywide PupilPath outages, the winners of The Spectator’s 2021 Middle School Writing Competition, and a breakdown of the Junior Varsity Basketball team’s season so far.
Thank you so much for reading and hope everyone has a wonderful last week of January.
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1/14/22
Stuyvesant Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Eleanor Roosevelt Boys Varsity Basketball
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT—Similarly to 2021, 1991 ushered some of the largest names in music to the mainstream, popularizing genres, artists, and techniques that would go onto shape music for years to come. A&E writers Madison Kim and Jaein Ku take a trip to the past, revisiting some monumental albums from 30 years ago and their impact on the music industry today.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/ae/music/1991-the-most-revolutionary-year-in-music
By Madison Kim and Jaein Ku
At 30 years old, these albums changed the scopes of their respective genres forever.
SPORTS—Recently, soccer legend Lionel Messi was awarded his seventh Balon d'Or, cementing his legacy into the soccer world. Join junior Nakib Abedin as he walks through how Messi won the award and what is next for the Argentinian forward in the coming years.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/sports/professional-sports/just-another-one-for-the-collection
By Nakib Abedin
Lionel Messi was awarded an unprecedented seventh Ballon d’Or, a decision that came with controversy but nonetheless well made.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT—It’s no news that 2021 has been a big year for music. As the world began to return to some semblance of normalcy, so did the music industry. With nominations for the 2022 Grammys being released earlier this month, the buzz around this year’s popular projects has only grown. Read here about how A&E writers Samira Esha and Julie Grandchamp-Desraux expect music’s biggest night to go down.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/ae/music/a-e-s-2022-grammy-predictions
By Samira Esha and Julie Grandchamp-Desraux
Our predictions for the 2022 Grammy Awards.
HUMOR—Humor reporters stumble upon a massive underground operation right under Stuyvesant's nose. The implications of their findings will shock Christmas lovers everywhere!
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/humor/stuyvesant-elves-go-on-strike
Written by Anjali Karunadasa and Michelle Huang
The elves in the basement are tired of the unpoggers conditions and go on strike.
SCIENCE—The novel Omicron variant is spreading across the globe and, though not extremely severe, worry is centered around the transmissibility rate and efficacy of vaccinations.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/science/is-omicron-as-ominous-as-it-sounds
By Sophia Wan-Brodsky and Karina Gupta
The novel Omicron variant is spreading across the globe and, though not extremely severe, worry is centered around the transmissibility rate and efficacy of vaccinations.
FEATURES—There is no literary canon here. Immerse in the lore of the sixth floor, from hidden rooms and archival troves to the ever mystical presence of the English Department.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/features/lore-of-the-sixth-floor
By Isabelle Lam, Soobin Choi, and Andrew Oh
Students, teachers of the English Department, and others give insight to the various facets of the renowned sixth floor, making it a more open book.
NEWS—Only 32 college students nationwide were selected for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, one being Liam Elkind ('17). Learn more about Elkind's backstory and how he managed to accomplish this feat.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/news/the-long-and-winding-rhodes
By James Lee
Stuyvesant alumnus Liam Elkind (’17) is among the 32 Americans selected as Rhodes Scholars for the class of 2022 due to his work at Invisible...
Dear readers,
The Spectator’s Eighth issue is out! Read the issue here: https://issuu.com/stuyspectator/docs/issue8finalcolor
Issue 8 marks The Spectator’s special college-themed issue—”Spectator University.” Within the paper’s sleeve (first four and final four pages), read pieces breaking down Stuyvesant-related college myths, Stuyvesant’s competitive college culture, profiles of alumni and teachers’ experiences in college, and more.
Within the regular issue, be sure to check out our countdown of the Best Albums of 2021, an opinions point-counterpoint on metal detectors in schools, and a photo essay of the holidays.
Happy reading, have a wonderful winter break, and good luck to all seniors on their college applications!
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SCIENCE—NASA’s deadline for sending a person to the Moon after over 50 years has recently been pushed back to 2025 due to concerns regarding time and resources. Learn more about how recent events have affected the trajectory of space exploration.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/science/a-new-chapter-in-space-exploration
Written by Subaah Syed
NASA’s deadline for sending a person to the Moon after over 50 years has recently been pushed back to 2025 due to concerns regarding time...
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT—Tired of getting chicken over rice 4 days a week? Cheap *ss food expert Matthew Wagman has you covered with Nish Nush: a falaffel place with great food but a notable price tag.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/ae/food/cheap-ss-lunch-9-falling-for-falafel-for-a-price
By Matthew Wagman
You may have forgotten what falafel even is, but after one stop at Nish Nush, your love for the dish will be renewed.
SPORTS—Scottie Pippen, with his new book "Unguarded," has arisen from Michael Jordan's shadow, casted over him in the former glory of the Chicago Bulls and the creation of the hit ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance."
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/sports/professional-sports/no-longer-mj-s-sidekick
By Krish Gupta
A review of Scottie Pippen’s new autobiography, “Unguarded.”
OPINIONS—New York City has a homelessness problem. Here's how we fix it.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/opinions/homeless-in-the-homes-of-others
By Stefanie Chen
The number of homeless people is steadily increasing in residential areas due to the New York City government’s inaction in assisting them.
HUMOR—Humor proves once again not to be trusted as they seize a hidden superweapon and use it to further their own wicked agenda.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/humor/humor-commandeers-atom-splitter-and-holds-stuy-for-ransom
By Erica Chen and Alexander Chu
Spectator’s very own Humor Department uses the school’s 1940s atom smasher to hold the school for ransom.
FEATURES—What's your favorite book you've read at school? Get answers here.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/features/stuyvesant-s-favorite-reads
By The Features Department
From sci-fi to drama, from plays to poems, here are Stuyvesant students’ favorite books from their various English classes.
NEWS—Mental health and emotional wellbeing aren't new concerns at Stuyvesant. The counseling department recently partnered with community organization Robin to work with freshmen students through seminars designed to help students alleviate stress. Learn more about this initiative and the new staff involved here.
READ MORE HERE: https://stuyspec.com/news/stuyvesant-hosts-robin-mental-health-seminars-for-freshman
Written by Elaine Huang, Mary Lee, Kara Yip, and Allison Zhao
Stuyvesant partnered with Robin, a community organization focused on mental health and emotional wellbeing, to work with freshmen students through seminars in order to help...
Hello everybody! Issue 7 of The Spectator is out! Click here to read the PDF:
https://issuu.com/stuyspectator/docs/issue7color
Inside the issue, read about the Freshman Caucus’s newest co-presidents Andy Xian and Fin Yang, the Boys’ Fencing Team Championships, how English teachers at Stuyvesant choose their books, and a Staff Editorial about the need for bathroom reforms.
Thanks and happy reading 📰❤️
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