April 2026

2026 NFL Mock Draft

By Chris Frekko and Jack Menton

This is The Spectator’s three-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We have player spotlights on all of the first round picks. This draft is strong…

Why Were ICE Agents at the Airport?

By Ellie Kim, Junior Reporter

As a prolonged federal funding standoff disrupted airport operations across the United States in early 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to assist the underfunded Transportation Security…

The Transformation of the Fashion “Editorial”

By Qingyang (Jaz) Wu

“Editorials” usually refer to an article or a piece of media reflecting the author’s opinions. However, this word has taken on a new meaning in the fashion industry. Editorials, referring…

Journey to the Future: Project Artemis

By SJ Choi, Junior Reporter

After a 54-year wait since the Apollo 17 mission, NASA is sending humans back to the moon on April 1 with the launch of Artemis II. Millions gathered in Central…

Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Modern Retelling

By Evie Ro, Junior Reporter

“Frankenstein” was released on Netflix in November 2025. The film, which stars Jacob Elordi as the monster and Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein, is a reimagined gothic science fiction tale…

From Tradition to Tech: A China Journey

By Kai McCallum

This spring break, Shen Laoshi, Mr. Lopez, and Mr. Ziff took 19 boys to China. We visited Hong Kong first, then traveled to Shenzhen in mainland China before flying to…

Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves in the Global Economy

By Adrian Chen

Following a period of immense geopolitical turmoil, an unprecedented conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran erupted in late February 2026 as a result of failed diplomatic efforts and…

Inside the AI Revolution in Military Strategy

By Adrian Chen

In recent years, applications of artificial intelligence have skyrocketed, moving from predominantly personal use to nearly every sector of the economy, from tech and marketing to medicine and data analytics.…