William Chen (william-chen)

William Chen ('27) is a Features editor. He enjoys Crumbl cookies, playing the bass clarinet, and binging T.V. shows.

Features

AP Psychology: The Psychological Toll of the Test Crash

Fahmida Begum, Ray Lattapongpisut, Shana Tam, Sumaiya Karim, William Chen

As the 2025 Digital AP Psychology exam was ready to start at approximately 12:00 p.m., students worldwide faced issues logging onto their computers. What went from a small inconvenience became a nearly two-hour-long wait, with students reporting varying experiences with the exam.

Issue 17, Volume 115

Features

Sparks Fly in STC’s Electrifying Take on Frankenstein

Amelia Basith, William Chen

Behind the scenes of the STC’s winter drama—all the crews worked together.

Issue 17, Volume 115

Features

Big Sib, Little Sib

William Chen

Reflections on older siblings graduating and how that affects the sibling they’re leaving behind.

Issue 16, Volume 115

Features

A Procrastinator's Guide to Productivity

Nudrath Sowkat, Rano Safarova, William Chen

Hear from students and experienced adults on how to combat procrastination, as well as student opinions on what teachers can do to support this process.

Issue 13, Volume 115

Features

Running for Rights: Stuyvesant Hosts Its Eleventh Annual International Women’s Day Run

Noa Salas, William Chen

A look into Stuyvesant's 11th International Women’s Day Run, which was a great initiative to help the Stuyvesant community come together to support gender equality and make great memories.

Issue 13, Volume 115

Humor

BREAKING NEWS: Band Room Thrown Into Chaos After Instruments Filled with Bizarre Items

Nicole Lui, William Chen

Various band students discover their instruments tampered with and find themselves in sticky situations.

Issue 13, Volume 115

Features

Stuyvesant Students Reflect on Scholastic Arts and Writing Success

Siroos Pasdar, William Chen

With the reveal of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards results, many students found themselves earning creative recognition, earning awards that reflect their passions, ideas, and talent.

Issue 11, Volume 115

Features

Is Stuyvesant a “Feeder School”?

Florence Wu, William Chen

Stuyvesant High School’s reputation for academic excellence coupled with its outstanding number of acceptances to top institutions often leads to it being called a “feeder school. Let’s explore some of the opinions presented by our student body about this title.

Issue 11, Volume 115

Features

Shifting Schedules and Struggling Students

Dayeon Won, Fahmida Begum, William Chen

Schedule change’s bring a mix of excitement, frustration, and adjustment for Stuyvesant students. While some students enjoy their class locations and light workloads, other students struggle with early classes, lost free periods, and separations from friends.

Issue 10, Volume 115

Features

Math in Motion: The AMC Challenge and its Impact on Students

William Chen

The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) offers students the opportunity to test their problem-solving abilities, gain experience in math, and qualify for prestigious exams such as the AIME, all while fostering a sense of community for math.

Issue 6, Volume 115

Humor

Free Period Frights

William Chen

During our free periods, they walk among us.

Issue 4, Volume 115

Features

Fame and Fashion: Dress to Impress Hits the Runway

Fahmida Begum, Sophia He, Sumaiya Karim, William Chen

Dress to Impress quickly racks up a large fanbase of devoted fashionistas as players style their characters to win the grand prize.

Issue 2, Volume 115

Features

When Hard Work Never Stops: Summer Programs at Stuyvesant

Grace Jung, Noa Salas, Siroos Pasdar, William Chen

Summer is ample amount of time for students to test their limits and pursue their passions, and summer programs are one of the best ways to do so. However, are summer programs worth the difficult process, and is it the end of the world if a student doesn’t get accepted into one?

Issue 17, Volume 114

Features

The Early Bird Gets No Worm—A Case For Opening the Stuyvesant Doors Before 7:30

Mark Ionis, William Chen

Some students are forced to arrive before school doors open, but staff need time to get set up before they can let them in.

Issue 10, Volume 114

Features

@stuy.crunchy: Hiding Behind a Screen

Grace Jung, Rachel Uh, William Chen

An investigation into the harmful consequences of confessions accounts like @Stuy.Crunchy, which posted gossip and criticism targeting specific students.

Issue 7, Volume 114