Stefanie Chen (stefanie-chen)

Stefanie Chen ('24) is an Opinions writer and Art Column Artist. She enjoys watching anime and reading manga in her free time and getting inspired by them. She doesn't have a great affinity for pigeons and spends the other half of her free time fervently avoiding them.

Opinions

The “Pay-to-Win” Justice System

Stefanie Chen

In the capitalist society that we live in, being wealthy gives defendants an advantage in getting away with crimes.

Issue 10, Volume 114

Opinions

Livestreaming: Where Everyone Feels Trapped

Stefanie Chen

Despite how livestreaming appears on the surface—being able to make a decent amount of money and play your favorite games while doing so—it has its fair share of problems underneath it all.

Issue 3, Volume 114

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The Decline of “Museum-ed” Art

Stefanie Chen

“Musuem-ed” art of the contemporary era is declining in quality, requiring less time, skill, and effort to create than the masterful works of the past.

Issue 1, Volume 114

Opinions

Mukbangers and the Surplus Food Agendaz

Stefanie Chen

Mukbangs, while a key factor in recreating the social aspect of dining without necessitating physical interaction, has many downsides, including promoting unhealthy eating habits, causing long-term health complications, and featuring animal cruelty.

Issue 13, Volume 113

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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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Opinions

The Endless Spiral of Gacha

Stefanie Chen

Issue 9, Volume 112

Opinions

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

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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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