SUMMER
Posted by jmaslow
HAPPY SUMMER
Andrea Peyser
Posted by jmaslow
Our recent publicity concerning crushlists has given us all a good laugh. But recently I came across this article from the New York Post. At first I though it would be good for another chuckle and then thrown aside, but right away something was different:
When did New York's most elite public high school turn into a pickup bar for pimple cases?
Stuyvesant HS has long been an oasis amid educational drought, producing Nobel laureates and the US attorney general. Nerdy graduating seniors each spring dress for bed on "Pajama Day," and like guidos on "Jersey Shore Day." But this year, kids have something hot to brag about.
"Tap Day."Kids used this past Friday to announce to peers, and the world on the Web, which students they'd like to "tap." Translation from teenspeak: Kids they'd like to have sex with. An event, astonishingly, condoned by the administration.
Of course, we should expect terrible journalism and shameless bashing of Stuyvesant from the New York Post, but this crosses the line. Not even the least respected news organizations should be able to get away with the stereotype "pimple cases." And to complete disregard any facts and claim that we had a "Tap Day" is embarrassing. Furthermore, the article bashes the administration for allowing a harmless tradition that is held at many schools. Because of the bad publicity, Ms. Weinwurm now says she is going to ban crushlists next year. Now, I trust our ability to stand up for our student rights enough to know we will indeed have crushlists next year, but we should target the reason we have to fight for them: Andrea Peyser.
Peyser, the author of this article, goes on to call the tradition of crushlists a tool "for kids to maul one another"and "homophobic ribbing." I am calling on all of Stuy to put your heads together and think of a way to destroy her. Or at least embarrass her. Any ideas?
Election Results
Posted by jmaslow
Winners are in bold.
Student Union:
Oren Bukspan and Doris Tang 293
Keiji Drysdale and Kelly Kwan 177
Senior:
Alexander Wong and Wasi Ahmed 143
Omika Jikaria and Emily Quint-Hoover 86
Junior:
Andrew Qiao and Jeffery Yan 145
Edward Cho and Stacy Chun 106
New York Post
Posted by jmaslow
In case you missed it, the New York Post wrote an excellent article about our "raunchy" tradition of crushlists. Here it is.
Also your crushlists are now in the SU so you can pick them up whenever.
EDIT: Fox News, another excellent news source, also did a piece about our inappropriate tradition. Its here
DOUBLE EDIT: New York Magazine also gave us a shout out
(High) School is Srs Business
Posted by yakov
Update: I'm calling y'all out, stuy kiddies. Y'all can defend yourselves, show that you care. Or y'all can ignore this post, and then everything will stay the same. My point about ignorance will be reinforced.
Let's worry about voting in an election that becomes less and less important with each year....
Seriously guys, this is the kind of stuff that happens because every year (and I'm not excepting my own) tried to relegate any type of issue to the SU with the misguided belief that they are the ones that can solve them, with no input from the student body.
It is you (and was us), the student body, that is at fault for allowing the institution of the SU to become this useless, powerless figurehead more and more at the behest of the administration. Similar things can be said about the Spectator.
If you guys really want true and use-ful change, you guys, the students, have to take an active stance in the school during the year, whether you are or are not an elected official. Do not rely on some student body to address the things on your mind, only you, the individual student, have the power to bring it up to others. Whoever is elected (and I don't even care who is or will be), they are still your elected whatever-whatevers. Voice your concerns! Speak your minds!
Or, follow most other years, and forget about student issues when there are no elections going on. That works too, takes the least amount of effort. But at least have the self-value and self-recognizance to understand that that is what you choose to do, and what goes on around you.
Those that are running, please, please, run for the right reasons. Listen to the students, the constituents, to the teachers, the administrators. Do not use it for political reasons, popularity self-confidence boosters, and (most of all) college filler.
Those that write for the Spectator, please, please, write for the right reasons too. Stop with the petty bickering, the sensationalist name-calling, the (inadvertent) turning of one part of the student body against another. Be reporters, not pundits. Be editors, don't pull favors. And don't do that college stuff too.
Once you leave, you most likely won't remember any of this at all anyway. But that's not a good thing, it just means that you did not care enough about your own environment and school to begin with. I can't stop you from being ignorant, unfortunately.
Spectator Endorsements...fail
Posted by bobama
NOTE: PERSONAL REMARKS ABOUT CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN REMOVED OUT OF RESPECT AND SPECIAL REQUESTS
We are coming upon a very important time in our Stuyvesant careers: elections. For years, we have relied on the Stuyvesant Spectator to guide us with their endorsements and information on various candidates. This year, however, they have failed us. From reading their articles, one can see that they seem to contradict themselves. They say they want one thing, but seem to choose candidates that represent others. They seem more biased than in any previous years.
This may stem from the slight irregularities in their voting process this year. According to anonymous sources, voting procedures were not followed, at least to some extent. Certain members did not, or were not allowed to vote or join in the discussion. This is a serious issue that must be addressed. As students who are greatly affected by the peers we elect to the Student Union, we must stand up against this organization which, regrettably, has great influence on the voting public. We should demand that they explain themselves. If nothing that violates policy happened, they should explain what did happen. They have the resources they need to publish a statement clarifying events.
We do not regret the previous post, nor have we changed our stance on the issues addressed. However, as an act of courtesy to those involved, it has been removed. We would like to encourage everybody to vote tomorrow, and make your voice heard. We also encourage you to ask questions. The Spectator is constantly checking up on everyone else in the school, and it is time somebody checks up on them.
Spec, we demand answers.
More Stuff
Posted by jmaslow
Some stuff:
- Crushlists 2010 are up. We'll have '08 and '09 back up soon but just deal with this year's for now
- If you want your crushlist, they will be in the SU on monday to pick up
That is all
We're Done
Posted by jmaslow
All crushlists are now up!
Look at the winners, browse, laugh, cry. Email me if there are any errors or if your lists didn't get put up.
They're Up!
Posted by jmaslow
Almost
Crushlists are all typed up. Thanks to all who helped. Right now only about a third of them are confirmed, so the leaders you see are not the final results.
For the ones that are up, check them. If you see any errors email us at jackson@stuycom.net and michael@stuycom.net.
Also, if you took your crushlist home and didn't let us type it up, email us the list.
I'll let you know when they're all up
Crushlists
Posted by jmaslow
Seniors, its time for crushlists. Crushlists are your chance to put it all on the line and make this last month as awkward as possible. Here's how it works:
- Make a list of everyone who you have kinda wanted to get with/hook up with/be romantically involved with.
- Gather these names together into something pretty and creative
- Put this list up on the big wall in the second floor atrium/
- Get crushed when you realize that you are on no one's crushlist
Crushlists have three main categories: general, i'd tap, and honorable mention. The general category can be broken down subcategories of the year you had the crush (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior).
When all of the commotion is over, us and a bunch of people will put all of the lists in a cart and head over to a classroom to type them all up. Everyone is invited to come join us. We'll have music and shit. Its a lot of fun, just wait around in the second floor atrium after everyone else leaves.
In the mean time, browse last year's crushlists.
Yo! Stuy student!
Even though Dan got left back, stuycom is under new management!
Get ready for a new stuycom!
Login to see upcoming events and vote in the either/or.
Also, contact us at michael@stuycom.net and jackson@stuycom.net if you find things that aren't working or have ideas! You will get mad props!
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