Stefanie Chen (stefanie-chen)

Stefanie Chen (‘24) is a writer for the Stuyvesant Spectator’s Opinions Department. She has a passion for health, literature, societal values and why discrimination even exists. In her leisure time, she enjoys drawing, baking and reading mystery novels.

Modern Music: Nonsensical Lyrics and Meaningless Messages

Stefanie Chen 

Modern music has become more and more meaningless and vulgar compared to older songs with clearer morals and messages.

Issue 11, Volume 113

When It’s Time to Wish Farewell to a Fluffy Friend

Stefanie Chen 

Despite the massive amount of stigma surrounding adults sleeping with stuffed animals, they may actually provide more advantages to adult life than anyone may have thought. Art/Photo Request: N/A (I will draw it myself)

Issue 10, Volume 113

The Bias of Google Translate

Stefanie Chen 

Google Translate has an inherent gender bias that causes words to be translated into either masculine or feminine forms, depending on which gender Google Translate believes to be more fit.

Issue 6, Volume 113

Don’t Take Candy from Strangers: The History of Halloween Candy Tampering

Stefanie Chen 

We’re often told to never take candies from strangers, but Halloween seems to be the exception.

Issue 4, Volume 113

The Gamble That Preys on the Poor

Stefanie Chen 

The lottery preys on low-income populations who play the lottery to try to escape poverty and relieve socioeconomic pressure.

Issue 2, Volume 113

The Discriminatory Bias of Award Shows

Stefanie Chen 

The major award shows of the entertainment industry are plagued with racial and gender biases that skew the actors and artists who get nominated and awarded.

Issue 15, Volume 112

Spend More for Less

Stefanie Chen 

Most people prefer purchasing name brands as opposed to generic store brands, but the differences between the two really only come down to their prices.

Issue 11, Volume 112

The Endless Spiral of Gacha

Stefanie Chen 

Issue 9, Volume 112

Japanese Jukus: The Cramming Lifestyle

Stefanie Chen 

Japanese cram schools are disadvantageous to students, considering the reluctance to go, the high prices, and the exorbitant amounts of time spent in them.

Issue 8, Volume 112

Homeless in the Homes of Others

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.

Issue 7, Volume 112

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