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CONGRATS CLASS OF 2023 Increase in the popularity of AMP

Sea to farms: the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition winners

BY TANYA AVADIA, BUSINESS MANAGER

BY EVAN PAPAGEORGE, OPINION EDITOR Every year, the Innovation Expo marks the closing of the year and celebrates the hard work of all of the seniors for their amazing accomplishments in their final projects and designs. One of the highlights of the day’s proceedings is the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition. This high-stakes business competition awards prizes to the top senior-design projects that can be turned into successful businesses. This year, the top three teams were Maritime Security, No-Trill Drill, and VoFix. The first-place team this year, Maritime Security, consists of Reva Grover, Dehan Kong, Laura Mathews, Daniel Wadler, and Samantha Weckesser of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

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Wittpenn Walk: 2023 edition

BY TASHA KHOSLA, FEATURES EDITOR On May 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Stevens seniors participated in the longstanding tradition of strolling down Wittpenn Walk—the path from Howe Center to Babbio Center— on their way to attend the

Senior Sunset Toast. They made the same walk upwards years ago as first year students on their way to Convocation, marking the beginning of their Stevens education. As Stevens notes, “The Wittpenn Walk tradition symbolizes the start and end of a student’s academic

career at Stevens.”

Leading the walk was beloved school mascot Attila while students and faculty cheered on. Senior Amanda Schmitt held the Class of 2023 flag throughout the walk.

The Senior Toast itself featured guest speakers,

such as School of Business Professor Kevin Ryan and alumni speaker Jennifer Searing. Refreshments were provided as seniors took the opportunity to mingle with other students and faculty throughout the event.

Congratulations to all the graduating seniors!

In today’s day and age, there are many benefits to higher education. Given that everyone here studies at Stevens, the benefits of higher education are thoroughly recognized. The unique thing about Stevens, however, is how easy it is to obtain both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree.

Through the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP), current undergraduate students have the option to get both degrees within a span of five years. There are many benefits to this and an increasing number of students are choosing to participate in the AMP every year.

One of the biggest positives of AMP is that it allows you to get both an undergraduate and graduate degree over the course of five years. This is very appealing as a traditional Master’s program takes two years but through AMP, it only takes an additional year. This is because students are able

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BY EVAN ness rank rose to #53 in the nation ees, S.B. Dodd conferred be president) Alexander

BY ERIN MCGEE, SCIENCE EDITOR In an ever-changing world of commerce and innovation, preparing students for the professional world is no easy task. Stevens School of Business was recently recognized for its ability to provide this for students, with U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings placing several of Stevens’ programs in the Top 100 of its rankings nationally. In fact, the Stevens School of Business saw the largest jump of any of the graduate programs, rising 24 spots to number 53 in “Best Graduate Business Schools” in the nation and ranking number 2 in New Jersey, second only to Rutgers.

The Stevens School of Business offers a wide variety of programs for students at the graduate level including: Business Intelligence & Analytics, Enterprise Project Management, Finance, Financial Analytics, Financial Technology and Analytics, Financial Engineering, and Information Systems. The Stevens School of Business has also received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

This distinction is one of the most prominent and recognized forms of accreditation that business schools and programs can receive. This, in turn, places Stevens among NEWS (2)

End of the academic year The Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition, Wittpenn Wallk, and Commencent to end the year strong.

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Celebrate the class of 2023 with senior essays, shoutouts, advice, and the winners of the senior awards.

the top 5% of business schools to receive such a distinction.

In addition, the School of Business oversaw the launch of two major projects and centers associated with research at Stevens. The first of which was the MaCuDE Project, which is a Stevens-led initiative that stands for Management Curriculum for the Digital Era. The project collaborates with more than 50 business schools in the United States and Europe and aims to update education in the fields of finance, leadership, ethics, and business to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed. The project focuses particularly in the intersection of business and technology, something that is a great focus of the School of Business. The second major development is the Stevens-led Center for Research and Financial Technologies (CRAFT), which is the first ever financial technology research center that is backed bythe National Science Foundation. The industry, academia, and government

partners in the center work to work towards generating research and student projects that will better develop the workforce and help build a finance curriculum for a changing world.

The School of Business was not the only graduate program at Stevens to rise through the US News Rankings this year. Stevens’ Graduate Programs in Biomedical Engineering rose to No. 79 from No. 82, Chemical Engineering to No. 84 from No. 97, Computer Engineering to No. 71 from No. 79, and Environmental Engineering to No. 77 from No. 81.

Stevens also has a top spot on many of the other university rankings across the US, including being in the Top-100 universities in the US, and No. 57 among “Most Innovative Schools”, according to U.S. News and World Report, among the countries “Best 387 Colleges” according to the Princeton Review, and among the Top Colleges and Research Universities as ranked by Forbes.

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SPORTS (7)

Recap of biggest Stevens Athletics Milestones in 2223 school year and senior athlete highlights.

PULSE (9)

Read answers from the Stevens community to our weekly Roving Reporter, plus solve our weekly crossword puzzle.

PAPAGEORGE, OPINION EDITOR

While navigating your journey as a student here at Stevens — learning, living, enjoying life — one of the most significant, impending end-goals is commencement. It’s that moment when you can announce to the world that you did it. While this year’s commencement is on May 24, the history of these remarkable ceremonies goes back to the first graduating class from Stevens in 1875.

Here is a brief history of commencements here at Stevens.

As many know, Stevens was founded in 1870. That fall, the first class of Stevens students began taking classes in what is now Edwin A. Stevens Hall. Four years later, those first students graduated — a mere eight of them: four from New Jersey, two from New York, one from Kentucky, and one international student hailing from Japan.

They all earned their degrees in Mechanical Engineering, the first-ever students to do so. That ceremony included music, and a commencement speech

by Professor Robert Henry Thurston, a faculty member, revolutionary in the world of material science, and pioneering mechanical engineer. As then-presi-

the degrees, and many distinguished visitors, including the Governor of New Jersey, gave speeches to impart their wisdom to the graduates.

As time went on, the commencement ceremony adapted and evolved with the world around it.

The time of the event shifted around the week from Monday evenings to Friday nights, and then to Saturday mornings. Different performances include military bands, opera excerpts, and recitals from Stevens’s own Glee Club and Banjo Clubs.

One part of the ceremony that is often note-worthy is the commencement address. The address is referred to by the name “commencement” because it is intended to act more as advice for graduates’ new, professional lives rather than comments on their finished years at school.

These speakers are often role models for students and celebrated figures in their industries — as well as often being Stevens alumni. As mentioned before, the first speaker was Professor Thurston, who was followed by Stevens President Henry Morton.

Over the following decades, these speakers define a who’s who of the engineering world: Stevens

Humphreys, the chief electrician of Westinghouse, an ex-Secretary of the Navy, famed astronomers, MIT presidents, presidents of railways, high-ranking military officials, Harvard presidents, IBM CEOs, directors (and namesakes) of national laboratories, industry giants (who also have buildings on campus named after then, like John M. McLean), authors like Isaac Asimov, and even the Superintendent of the Smithsonian Museum.

Commencement ceremonies also tell the history of the school. In 1924, the first African-American student at Stevens, Jamaican-born Randolph Montrose Smith, graduated before starting a Civil Engineering career in New York City where he would play an intricate role in creating the subway system. For some time, there was no commencement speaker during the 1980s and 90s, coinciding with Stevens presidents who wished to be different along with some turmoil on campus.

In 1974, the first woman, Lenore Harriet Schupak, graduated from Stevens with a bachelor of science degree in Science and Society. Interestingly, this is the first year a woman gave

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In collaboration with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the team developed an AI algorithm that scans and identifies potential hazards in container shipping.

Their project sought to improve the ability of the USCG to detect high-risk cargo hidden in over 11 million containers that go through the Maritime Transportation System every year in the US. Remarkably, Maritime Security also developed a user-friendly platform for the algorithm that was integrated into the current systems of the USCG. Their project is already helping to reduce the $100 billion lost annually to container ship accidents, as well as help prevent the environmental damage they cause.

The second-place team, No-Till Drill, consists of Dolcinea Carroll, Justine Schleuss, Stephen Schmidt, Jack Staub, Aaron Stultz, and Peter White. Their project sought to improve the designs of drill arms that create consistent furrows in fields without disturbing the nearby environment. Their product, which is equipped with an innovative triple-blade design and computerized depth control, could allow farmers to reduce their dependence on liquid fertilizers and improve their productivity.

The third-place group, VoFix, consists of Andre Faubert, Susan

AMP

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to double-count certain courses for both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additionally, the benefit of the double-count also applies in terms of financial aid. Students participating in AMP are reclassified from an undergraduate student to a graduate student once they are within six credits of completing their undergraduate degree and enrolled in at least one graduate level course.

For this reason, students can take graduate courses that double-count as an undergrad and continue to receive federal financial aid. After their status changes to a graduate student, they would have to work with the Office of Financial Aid to review their op-

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George, Matthew Halvorsen, Rachel Pinho, and Carter Rosen of Biomedical Engineering. Their project is a device that measures and reports on the sounds and motions of a speaker’s larynx to help prevent and treat the degradation of vocal quality. It also consists of an application that accepts the device’s readings to generate a report score for a physician. This improves on the current self-assessment method used by those with vocal disorders and their physicians, which is unreliable and challenging for the patients, and enables a better treatment adjustment protocol.

The Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition is a program that allows seniors, who worked tirelessly on their senior-design projects, to submit an entrepreneur proposal to the competition’s judges.

From there, the field is narrowed down to semi-finals, the final 10, and then the final three teams are ranked and given awards. The teams received monetary awards, donated by the Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation, of which the competition is named after. The Ansary Foundation was created in 1983 by Cy and Jan Ansary as an organization to support, raise awareness, and help students build the skills needed to start, run, and profit from successful designs that could be marketable entrepreneurial start-ups. The foundation has supported the competition since 2016 and endowed a fund for it in 2018.

The first-place team received $10,000, the second-place team received $5,000, and the thirdplace team received $2,500.

The competition was judged by industry leaders, professionals from various disciplines, and some Stevens alumni. This year, the judges’ list included the Director and Managing Associate General Counsel — Stevens Class of 2006, the President of Consolidated Edison Company of New York — Stevens Class of 1998, the executive director of New Jersey Commission on Science Innovation and Technology, and emceed by President and CEO of TechUnited — Aaron Price.

One unique aspect of the competition is that its nature is designed to allow and foster interdisciplinary collaboration for the projects. All the teams, no matter the final placement, included cooperation from students in many different majors from mechanical and biomedical engineering to computer science and quantitative finance.

Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the challenge, from the preliminary round candidates to Maritime Security and the other winners. Regardless of placement, every team showed great innovation, and technological diversity, and exhibited all the hard work the seniors put into their final projects.

tions for funding their graduate studies. An additional plus to doing the AMP is that there are dual degree options. For example, you could do AMP and obtain both a Master’s of Engineering and a Master’s of Business Administration or a Master’s in Science and a Master’s in Business Administration. Again, AMP allows you to do multiple degrees in a short amount of time.

The process to apply to AMP is also more streamlined compared to applying to most Master’s degree programs. As an undergraduate student, you should apply during your sixth or seventh semester but you have the flexibility to apply up till your final undergraduate semester. A 3.0 GPA or higher is required to be eligible to apply. For the application process you will need an approved undergraduate study plan, one

faculty recommendation, and a list of courses that you intend to double-count towards both degrees. For courses you want to double-count, you must receive a grade of B or higher. Before applying to any graduate level program, it is highly recommended that attend an AMP specific information session and set up an individual advising appointment by emailing AMP@stevens.edu. Applications to AMP are reviewed on a rolling basis and students can expect to receive their decisions by the Office of Graduate Education after four weeks of submitting an application. If students have any questions regarding the AMP application process or other questions in general about pursuing a graduate education as an undergraduate student, they are encouraged to email undergradtograd@stevens. edu for more information.

sentative from New Jersey as well as a United Nations ambassador for food and agriculture under President Reagan.

For seniors, it is a time to celebrate. After years of hard work, tough exams, the rollercoaster of going to school through COVID,

and experiencing changes on campus like the opening of the Gateway Academic Center and the University Center Complex.

Congratulations to all those graduating, and welcome to be a part of the rich history of Stevens’s commencement ceremonies.

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SENIOR ESSAYS

Read essays by some of our graduating Stute members “How can a person know everything at 18, but nothing at 22?”

BY SANJANA MADHU I am not 22 yet (eight days out), but I couldn’t give up a chance to dissect a lyric from an artist who somehow understands me before I can understand myself. At 18, I felt wise above my years. I now leave Stevens older, but not wiser, and with even more questions about the world than when I started.

Today is graduation day, and it all feels so weird, for lack of a better term. It’s one of those days when you can feel time moving. There’s so much comfort in Hoboken that I feel like I’m leaving behind: seeing familiar faces on walks by the pier, being a regular at Choc O Pain (my only claim to fame), and knowing where I’m going without having to pull out Google Maps. More importantly, the support and solace of my friends, the familiarity of my apartment, and the countless memories are all things that feel devastating to leave behind. All I can think is “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying

goodbye so hard.”

If you’ve read any of my Editorials during my time on The Stute, you must already know I’m a sappy person. Graduation has only amplified this part of myself and has forced me to spend (too much) time reflecting. I came into my freshman year having very specific notions about what my undergraduate years would be like. I thought I’d spend hours in dorms/apartments discussing the meaning of life, among other pretentiously intellectual conversations. But now in hindsight, I see that college was not really about understanding the meaning of life, but rather what life means to me.

What does life mean to me? The only conclusion I’ve come to is that life is an endless cycle of living, learning, and applying what you’ve learned. The learning aspect, I think, is less to do with academics, and more to do with interpersonal relationships and yourself.

It’s important to me that I learn from those around me, and it’s

equally important to learn more about myself, a goal I’ve recently discovered is asymptotic because there will always be more to understand about yourself. Younger me would have laughed at these simple conclusions, but they really are the only certain truths about this world I’ve been able to extract.

There’s something so wonderful about abstracting this daunting labyrinthine life into such basic terms.

What does life mean to you? I got coffee with one of my mentors at Stevens recently, and there’s one thing she told me that really stuck out to me: “We all live in our own world.” We are engulfed by our own thoughts and ways of thinking, and can only understand a person based on how much information they communicate with us. I cannot begin to think about what it would be like to be you, regardless of if we’ve only spoken a few times, or if we’ve lived under the same roof for two years (Hi Amna). There is such a distinc-

tive wall between us, but despite this, we still manage to create such strong emotional connections with people. I implore you to think about what life means to you in the context of your own experiences, but also through the lens of how other people have shaped you.

As a whole, I’m satisfied with my time at Stevens, but I don’t think I’m satisfied with being a student. I’m still yearning for those sparks of intellectual curiosity, connections with people from different backgrounds, and time to explore my professional interests, all of which, for me, are more attainable in an academic environment. I’m sure my Master’s degree will leave me with even more questions, and I couldn’t be more excited to explore them.

I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss the ingenuous person I was at 18, but I’m happier with the person I am at 22. There are so many people to thank for getting me to where I am today; my parents, my friends, my professors, and my

mentors, they’ve all made such a positive impact on my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful to have such a strong support system. I’m eternally grateful to The Stute for giving me a voice on campus. I’m thankful to Sigma Delta Tau for introducing me to so many that I likely would not have met. I am thankful for Encouraging Women Across All Borders for unveiling confidence within me that I initially could not find myself.

I’m excited to see what the 22nd chapter of life holds. I’ve managed to romanticize the whole thing in my head, which I’ve found is not a bad way to enjoy the world.

I’m excited for you too, and I’m so proud to be sitting with you here today. We’ll always have one thing in common: we experienced college at the same place and time, and we’ll all always be connected in that way, at the very least. We collectively crushed college like a grape and it’s time to pop the cork and celebrate. Congrats grads, now go do your thing.

Proving ourselves wrong in the best ways

BY JULIA WIERZBICKI Dear seniors: I’d like to flashback to spring of 2022. Many of us were knee-deep in finals, struggling to finish the semester. I was in a pretty intense Robotics course that had a huge end of semester project which accounted for most of our grade. The days flew by with exams and assignments and before I knew it, it was the day before the project was due. My group and I were sitting in a laboratory, surrounded by circuit boards, wires, and empty coffee cups. We had worked for hours and made minimal progress on our prototype,

which needed to be functional by the following morning. When we looked at each other, our expressions all said the same thing: I don’t think we can do this, but let’s do what we can.

After ordering another round of Dunkin, we started again. We worked the rest of the day and through the night. We ended up leaving around 3 a.m. and I got at most four hours of sleep before my alarm rang. The next morning, we headed back to the lab at 8 a.m.

This was it — our final run of the code before we had to present. I waited for another error, another wrong movement, another mis-

take. But then – it worked. We had minutes to spare, but we finally had a functioning prototype.

Wow, I thought as I stared at our robot. I can’t believe we did that. A few hours earlier, I was sure we’d never get it working in time. But even with my doubts, we had persevered.

Over the course of your time at Stevens, I’d bet everyone had at least one moment where you weren’t sure you’d make it through.

Maybe it was while studying for a tricky exam. Or working in a lab, or even during Senior Design.

It might’ve been when you got sent home March of 2020. Or

when you received an email stating we had another semester of online courses. You may have closed your eyes, taken a breath, and said to yourself, “I don’t know if I can do this.”

But being here, at the end of your final semester, is testament that you can do it. No matter how many times you thought you couldn’t, you proved yourself wrong again and again and again.

I’d wager that these moments of insecurity are not all behind us.

In the following years (and likely the rest of our lives) we’re going to doubt ourselves, doubt our skills, or doubt our ability to handle

what the world throws at us. But if you take away one thing from your time at Stevens, take away the fact that you are stronger than freshman-year-you ever would’ve thought possible. You persevered through things that, back then, we never could’ve fathomed.

Every time you look at the diploma you’re receiving in a few days, remember those times of doubt.

Remember those times when you thought it wasn’t possible. And remember how you made it possible.

Keep those hard-learned lessons in mind as we continue moving forward and proving ourselves wrong in the best ways.

tude journaling “changed my life” and healed any fear of failure in me, that would be a lie. I did enjoy gratitude journaling and will be continuing this practice in the future because the mental and emotional benefits are quite clear.

However, I have learned to enjoy writing for more than its coping mechanism benefits.

Aside from The Stute, I have been part of Phi Sigma Sigma on campus for four years. One of our many values as an organization is “lifelong learning”. We emphasize the importance of continuing to learn even after we finish our academic careers. Writing, especially science writing, has allowed me to continue learning outside of the classroom. During my time with The Stute, I have written, edited, and read stories ranging from the beginning of COVID-19 vaccines, ChatGPT, and birds dying from the Stevens sky bridges.

While many of us graduates may

have stepped foot in a classroom for the last time, it is important to find outlets that encourage you to continue learning. Lifelong learning is beneficial for many reasons, including self-fulfillment and professional growth. Writing has continued to be a method of lifelong learning that I have to continue beyond my academic years. I have found interest in topics I was completely unaware existed and have found communities of people who share these passions. I am grateful to have found an outlet that allows me to continue learning in ways I enjoy.

I have finally found myself a hobby, and anyone who knows me knows this was quite an accomplishment. While it may seem simple, many of us have spent the past four years focused on anything but finding and fostering hobbies because we simply did not have time. As I transition to post-grad life, many mentors have empha-

sized the importance of finding passions and hobbies outside of a typical workday. While it is less than likely that you all will also find your passion in science writing (although I hope you try it out), many of you will hopefully find something to keep you grounded through the chaos.

I am not quite sure what the next few years will bring. However, the past four years have led me to believe that our class can face almost anything. It may sound silly, but I am glad to be leaving Stevens knowing that I have found something I thoroughly enjoy doing. I hope those of you graduating are leaving with the same feeling as we transition into the next chapter.

Thank you to Professor Horgan who unknowingly encouraged me to submit my first article to The Stute, and to the rest of The Stute community that allowed me to find my voice among the pages.

time, and I hoped to be voted for a second term. Instead, I lost.

That stung. I felt lost within an organization that I thought did not want me to help run them.

However, a loss or a defeat doesn’t own you, even if it is the only thing you think about.

I became treasurer of a different club (Stevens Christian Fellowship) after losing the election and stayed on as News Editor. I did my best where I could and worked to help those who needed it. I completed my senior year as an opinion writer. The Stute was and has been a very strong organization, and those that continued it after I entered a minor role have done a great job.

My time with The Stute has taught me a lot about what it means to write and bring your thoughts to life through writing.

I have had teachers and students who have seen my writing and call me out in class just to say I did a good job capturing certain meanings. I would have loved to dedicate more of my time and appreciation to lead this organization, but sometimes just writing is good enough.

You are stronger than that defeat in your life. That defeat doesn’t own you. You must let go of it because it just wasn’t meant for you. Build your own path even though the unexpected gets in the way. And I did.

The science of…writing

BY RAYNA INDELICATO As I sit down to write my last Stute article, it feels odd to try my hand at opinion. So for my final Stute piece, I will be doing what I have advised every science writer not to do: combine my opinions with science.

Four years ago, I would have never considered myself a writer. Eight semesters later, I have written hundreds of pages, from the painful CAL 103 assignments to my final senior thesis, and all the Stute articles in between. And while every essay in high school came with some tears, I have learned to embrace the pleasures of writing in ways I could have never anticipated.

In a few short days, I will be graduating with a degree in Science, Technology, and Society, which means lots of reading and science writing in so many words (definitely worth the Google search

if you have no idea what I just paid Stevens tuition for). Choosing STS, Stevens, and eventually, The Stute, led me to find my voice in ways I could have never imagined.

Now for the science. “Writing will make you happier.” Certain studies of undergraduate students, including Laura King’s, suggest that writing for 20 minutes a day can improve the mood of these individuals. Participants were often found to have positive physical health effects including reduced inflammation and reduced chronic pain. I was able to test these theories myself last fall when I took Professor MacPhail’s class “Failure 101”. In this class, we discussed the many ways in which people fail every day. By doing so, we also practiced new coping mechanisms each week to help us integrate stress relievers into our daily lives. Among these practices was gratitude journaling. While I could boldly claim how grati-

An end means a new beginning

BY TREVOR DAMEIKA Entering my freshman year at Stevens in 2019, it’s been an interesting journey. From coming in as a shy sports writer to a flurry of editing roles to being the confident writer I am today, The Stute has given me a platform to redefine myself not only as a writer. I don’t want this to be my Stute autobiography, but I want this to inspire you to be confident in yourself.

Entering Stevens in 2019, I was writing about sports for a website where I wrote about a plethora of sports events.

However, as I entered Stevens, where sports is not popular to

be written about, my dad mentioned that I should be a part of the school newspaper and write sports for them. Within a week, I met with the athletic director as I would go on to write two articles per week for my first semester of Stute writing. Additionally, as I became more consistent and a better writer, I became the sports editor. It was an extremely special time, where I felt so loved by the Stute leadership, and I was doing something great.

With the help of the leadership of the time, I became digital manager and integrated myself more within the organization.

As this was during COVID, The Stute became completely digi-

tal, and new articles were to be advertised each day, which added to daily stress. This became continually difficult, and the editor-in-chief of the time vacated their role due to illness.

However, as a result, I was voted to be managing editor, secondary to the new editor-in-chief of the time. The Stute was my home and I was teaching and training new members on a daily basis. It was home, and I was creating new articles each week for Stute members to take, while keeping everything balanced.

Three months later, The Stute performed elections again for Managing Editor. I was supported by the Editor-In-Chief of the

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Timeline

2019-2023 START

8/26/2019 First day of Freshman year

9/30/2019 Gateway South opens

2/7/2020 First article mentioning covid

2/7/2020 Stevens’ 150th Anniversary

March 2020

extended “spring break”

5/17/2021 Petition to rename Gianforte Family Hall

March 2021 Student Web Self Services to Workday

11/3/2020 2020 Presidential Election

9/1/2020 First day of Sophomore year online

9/11/2021 20th anniversary of 9/11

9/23/2021 Lighting of UCC Stevens sign

4/29/2022 CJs closes permanently

May 2020

9/1/2021 First day of Junior year

9/6/2021 Intercultural Space opens

5/14/2022 UCC opens

9/1/2022 First day of Senior year

5/24/2023

Graduation!

FINISH

5/23/2023 Senior Award Ceremony

5/4/2023 Last day of classes

4/28/2023 Innovation Expo

2/27/2023 Hoboken Water Crisis

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Feature Senior Shoutouts To: Matthew Harshbarger From: Kaitlin, Ian, & Savanna Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, you’ll do great things in Montana!

To: Olivia Warner From: Jon Melamed Liv Marie! You’ve been slaying consistently since our first CAL 103 lecture. Whether it’s single handedly holding up the BME department or absolutely going wild at Weehawken Waterfront Park representing our softball team, nobody does it like you!

To: Delia Setola From: Julie You’re such a hard worker and the most fun roommate a girl could ask for. I can’t wait to see you thrive post-graduation and girlboss your way through corporate America. Xoxo.

To: Jake Saracinello From: Julieann Don’t think going to Indiana will save you from me. You’re going to be an incredible engineer no matter where you go.

Be yourself and keep slaying.

To: Cameron Conway From: Kevin BEST RA EVER!

To: Sam Sherwood From: Jack Piccirillo Even though you’re stinky, I still love you!

To: Christopher Solan From: Julia Congratulations, Chris! I’m so proud of you, I can’t wait to see what amazing things you accomplish as an engineer.

Love you!

To: Julia Wierzbicki From: Genesis </3 Don’t do this Julia. We can still make it work! I know you’re still mad about the time I tried to bribe your professors into failing you so you could stay the extra year with me. And that other time when I turned all of your playlists into Ocean Man. But I’ve changed! Don’t graduate without me!!

To: Kalani Pigao From: Daniel Korzen Weezer To: ISE Seniors From: The ISE Juniors Shout out to the ISE seniors!!

Congrats on the Innovation Expo!

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Faculty Advice “No matter which direction your journey takes you after graduation, everything you learned at Stevens will be applicable in one way or another. It will be up to you to determine how and when to apply the knowledge and experience. It may be next week or it may be in five years, just remember the lessons learned and they will always be at your fingertips.

Be nimble, persevere and enjoy the ride, that will bring you success.”

Rob Harari Director Music & Technology Program Always remember that your education has prepared you for what lies ahead. In 20 years, you may find yourself in a different career than you expected. Life holds many surprises. But as long as you have your skills and the confidence that you are ready for what lies ahead, you will be successful!

Joelle Saad-Lessler Associate Dean of Undergraduates, School of Business If you took a class with me, don’t forget to thank me when you win a Nobel Prize.

John Horgan a.k.a. “Scientific Curmudgeon”

I N

Ran out of breath going up 8th street mountain

Had a Pork Roll vs Taylor Ham debate

Begged a freshman for meal swipes

G O

Used all your meal swipes

Bagels on the Hudson after 1am on a Friday/Saturday

Dodged an electric scooter

Calculated the minimum grade needed on a final

Affected by Hoboken water issues

Been called “my colleague”

Completed The Stute puzzle page

Knocked over by campus wind tunnels

Collected 8 or more rubber ducks

FREE SPACE: Graduated!

Been in the library until close

Fried an Arduino board

Know the Duck Dance

Made fun of business majors

Has checked a book out of the library

Played spikeball or volleyball on the lawn

Went to Pierce after freshman year

Been inside all dorms

Called Grill Nation “CJ’s” still

Waitlisted for EC tickets

Pictures on Babbio Patio/Castle Point

Registration problems

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Senior Awards The Stute would like to recognize the following senior students for recieving awards in their respective departments. Congratulations!

Lawrence C. F. Horle Memorial Award Murad Arslaner Ryan Clark Matthew Del Rosario Jordan Fernandes Zachary Kermitz James Lepore Eden Luvishis Nicolas Maritz Ronnie Melao Bryan Mucha Hikmat Sabeh DistinguishedChemical Engineering Student Award Sophie Cherayil Ahmed Ghani Matthew Kustrup Harsh Patel Heli Shah AIChE John Anderson Memorial Award Ahmed Ghani AIChE Herb M. Fried Award Ryan Schubert AIChE Lee Parker Memorial Award Russell Sangalang AIChE North Jersey Section Walter Schneider Memorial Award Ilina Prentoska Best Experiment-Based Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award Joshua Bauer Kyle Forrester Joshua Jensen Harsh Patel Brandon Boyle Steven Chang Fallon Link Isaiah Martin Aneta Oniszczuk Special Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award Matthew Brantl Lynda Farinella Rachel Krieger Trevor Anderson Andre Faubert Ria Shahi Warren Wells ‘42 Distinguished Service Award Enkhsanaa Enkhbayar Sean Pelcher Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Design Excellence Award (The S.H.O.R.E Hand) Justin Cross Elise Fauske Jesse Kim Stephen Willey Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Design Excellence Award (VoFix) Andre Faubert Susan George Matthew Halvorsen Rachel Pinho Carter Rosen American Concrete Institute Award Marcello Esposito Sidney F. Borg Award Fernando Morales Mattthew Klemchalk ‘01 Memorial Award Sherry Da Silva Weng Outstanding Senior Design in Civil, Environmental or Naval Engineering Carter Pomponio Esha Talur Liam Walker Boswell Engineering Award Keilly Valverde Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering

Award Kate Killian Robert Ridgeway Award Morgan Westerby Daniel Savitsky Award Carter Pomponio Sophia Hassiotis Award Risa Okazaki The Eugene Fezandie Award Bryan Mucha The Kenneth J. Moser Award Anthony DiFiore Steven Skros Kristina Sunada The Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. Book Award Michael Botros Christopher Cherubini Thomas Moran Senior Design Award for Mechanical Engineering John Larkin Christopher Ocker Matthew Olliver Matthew Zecca The Robert H. Thurston Leadership Award Skyler Doherty The Richard S. Magee ‘63 ‘64 ‘68 Excellence Award Bruno Andino Julia Wierzbicki The Richard B. Cole Award Alyssa Okun The Fernando Sisto Award Matthew Lauri Soleil Santana The Col. John Stevens Power and Energy Systems Award Amanda Antico The Andrew Carnegie Machine Systems Award Jett Langhorn

Jonathan Kubas The Alfred M. Mayer Prize Charles Beall Physics Department Leadership Prize Jordan Cory Senior Design Award for Computer Science (Carbon Voyage) Venkat Anna Harshdeep Aujla Ari Birnbaum Aughdon Breslin Kevin Ha Connor Haaf Senior Design Award for Computer Science (Darmis) Benjamin Lirio Yashvardhan Sharma Shlomo Stept Pranav Yalamala Ioannis Ypsilantis Senior Design Award for Computer Science (Digital Twins for 5G Cybersecurity) Isabella Cruz Danielle Dauphinais Jakob Gibson Farhan Shaik Harris Spahic Michael Zylka

Honor System Service Award Jakob Cupp Keira Mizzi Mika Naseef Leonel Trubbo Christopher Varseveld Career Center Ambassador Award Osazee Nosa

The Luigi Pollara Award Jenna Booth Justin Gabriel

Julia and Frederick Bissinger Award Emily MacMahon

The Thomas E. McCandless Music Award Carter Rosen

The Priestly Prize Dominique LaValle

Joseph M. Farber Memorial Prize Leyla Alekperova

Theta Alpha Phi— Yelena Petrovna Award Charles Beall Gabriella Poska

Donald N. Merino Award for Academic Excellence Reva Grover Dehan Kong Laura Mathews Daniel Wadler Samantha Weckesser

Harry Heffes Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation

Customer Service Excellence Award Fariha Rahman

The Residential Education Service Award Christine Huang

Bachelor Award in Computer Engineering Murad Arslaner Zachary Kermitz

Francis Boesch Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Communications and Signal Processing Michael Compagnino

Outstanding Senior Design Project - Business Consulting Track Winner #2 Marissa Conde Kathleen Louie Allie Morton Shafaq Tanweer

Passion for Technology Award Jessica Kunigelis Andrew Shamis

Outstanding Senior Design Project Research Track Maris Daly Nikki Leyderman Maria Yepishkina

Excellence in Biology Award Katherine Ho

Stuart K. Tewksbury Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Computer and Digital Systems Liamjohn Velazquez

Outstanding Senior Design Project - Business Consulting Track Elsa Bley Josie Cook Zoe Cook Lauren Malicki Avery Murillo

Stephen L. Bloom Theoretical Computer Science Award Aughdon Breslin James Lepore Ioannis Ypsilantis

Bachelor Award in Electrical Engineering Arif Amzad

ECE Outstanding Senior Design Award for Electrical and Computer Engineering Luisa Bonfim Cameron Murphy Benjamin Mirisola Kevin Ward

Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Quantitative Finance Eden Luvishis

Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship (Maritime Security) Reva Grover Dehan Kong Laura Mathews Daniel Wadler Samantha Weckesser

Computer Science Departmental Award Isabella Cruz Sanjana Madhu Patrick Zielinski

Best Lab Assistant Award Michael Compagnino

Paul M. Chirlian Award Walter Wargacki

Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Bachelor of Science in Business Nicolas Maritz Hikmat Sabeh

Entrepreneurship (No-Till Drill) Dolcinea Carroll Justine Schleuss Stephen Schmidt Jack Staub Aaron Stultz Peter White

Outstanding Senior Design Project Entrepreneurship Track Rocco Dioguardi Pavan Gandi Brennan Hall Andrew Ozsu Rohin Shetty

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 1st place Melissa Pathil Anjali Chandrasekhar Anastasia Ivanov Aileen McGovern Nicholas Wheeler

The Elie Fonrose Award Christine Huang Maria Ortiz

Brooke San Giacomo Delia Setola Olivia Trautwein Vivian Touch Theodora Vazacopoulo Angelene Veloce

Humphreys/Ennis/ Lesser Award Michael Botros Jordan Fernandes Frederick Winslow Taylor Award Kayleigh Kubit The John Mihalasky Award Andrew Donahue Ronnie Melao Troy Tomasch Outstanding Service Award Nicole Browne Lauren Carlucci Todd Carolonza Fay Feygin Allison Hom Eden Luvishis Alexis McKelvey Avery Murillo Angelina Rabbia Amira Saied

Capstone Award Best in Show Arianna Parisi Capstone Award Runner-Up James Ring Capstone Award Honorable Mention Jack Chen Center for Environmental Systems Hydroglobe Award Margeaux Doran Daniel Horvath Rachel Hwang Keilly Valverde Malcolm Renker John Barnes Senior Design Award Murray Elinson Marcel Grygo Anthony Paolantonio Kalani Pigao Kristina Sunada Joseph Tsui Steven Zheng David and GG Farber Societal Impact Award Sankalp Patel Pawan Perera Mitchell Reiff Peter Shikhman Thomas Wang Justin Young Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship (VoFix) Andre Faubert Susan George Matthew Halvorsen Rachel Pinho Carter Rosen Ansary Prize for Student

Career Center Excellence in Experiential Education Award Andrew Shamis The Resident Assistant Outstanding Service Award Corey Batchelder

Spirit of STEP Award Cameron Conway Robert Luque Darlene Martinez Appreciation Award for Contribution to Student Mental Health Gabriella Poska Social Justice Advocate Julieann Murphy Woman of Distinction Award Christine Huang Stevens Pride Award Akash Rana Student Leader of the Year Award Corey Batchelder Phi Sigma Sigma Alumnae Cynthia Hmielewski-Henrich Memorial Award Anusha Srinivas Amira Saied Maurice E. Roglin III Award Mackenzy Garden Podolsky Award Lynda Farinella Waldo Shumway Award Charles Beall The Ada and Edwin “Doc” Farrell Memorial Award Osazee Nosa

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Sports

PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVENSDUCKS.COM (CARLISLE STOCKTON)

Recap of Stevens’ athletics milestones this year

BY CHRISTA RUIZ, SPORTS EDITOR Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, Stevens has experienced numerous athletic milestones that make this year one for the books. This period has been marked by exceptional athletic achievements, highlighting the determination, skill, and teamwork of our student-athletes.The number of notable achievements across all men’s and women’s sports has showcased both individual and team excellence. Below are just a few of the many accomplishments achieved by our athletics programs this past year.

On December 1, 2022, the No. 4 Stevens men’s soccer team lost to No. 2 University of Chicago 1-0 in overtime during the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship semifinals. Ryan Yetishefsky of the University of Chicago scored the match’s sole goal in the 107th minute. The loss concluded Stevens’ remarkable 2022 season at 17-1-5, ending their 30-match

unbeaten streak, which had begun on October 23 of the previous season. The game was a hardfought battle, with almost 80% of the possession time taking place in the midfield. Despite the loss, Stevens’ 2022 campaign was one of the most successful in the program’s history, with their second national semifinal appearance and a host of individual and team accolades.

On February 12, 2023, Men’s Swimming clinched their fourth consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championship, led by sophomore Edward Platonov.

Platonov, who captured the title of MAC Men’s Swimmer of the Year, helped the team accumulate a record-breaking 1,572 points and secure their 11th straight league title. Notably, the Ducks claimed 19 medals and accounted for 35% of all the medals won by the 14 participating schools. First- year Angel Velasquez, another standout performer, was named the league’s Rookie of the Year, marking the second straight year the

Recognizing the graduating student-athletes

BY RUTHIE MULLISKY, SPORTS WRITER After such a strong year for sports at Stevens, including many conference championships and Men’s Volleyball winning the national championship, there have been many accomplishments made throughout countless practices and games. The following seniors and graduate-students are recognized for their dedication and contributions made to their sports.

distinction has gone to a Stevens swimmer.

From April 22-23, 2023, Men’s Golf claimed an impressive victory at the MAC Freedom Championship tournament, securing their third consecutive title. Junior Gus Vickers, named Golfer of the Year for the second straight year, played a pivotal role in this achievement, outperforming competitors with three birdies, an eagle, and an even score on the final day. His performance contributed to Stevens’ total score of 607, earning them first place out of nine teams. The team’s victory was comprehensive, with a 35-stroke lead over their closest competitor. First-year Austin Liao was named Rookie of the Year and Charles Papendick was named Coach of the Year, marking the second time in three years that Stevens has swept the league’s three individual awards.

On April 29, 2023, No. 1 Women’s Tennis emerged victorious against No. 2 Misericordia in the MAC Freedom Champion-

Men’s Sports Baseball: Leo Bristow, Chris Davis, Justin Doyle, Ben Tobio, Ryan Shea, Michael Reyes, Mark DeCicco, Anthony Pron, Joshua Casado Basketball: Connor Strambi, Connor Coffey, Matt Crowley, Brett Bischoping, Andrew Abujawdeh Cross Country: Andrew Donahue, Matt Halvorsen, Kajetan Leitner, Ronnie Melao, Troy Tomasch Fencing: Andrew Bauman, Jack Corridon, Wolfe Crouse, Andy Faubert, Matthew Jacobson, James Morris, Patrick Pan, Vaughn Rice, Dylan Woodward Golf: Eegan McDermott, Miles Philion, Clement Shao, Brian Spector

PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVENSDUCKS.COM

ship on Saturday, clinching a 5-1 win. Graduate student Agatha Malinowski, who was named the tournament MVP, helped the Ducks secure their second straight MAC Freedom championship. The team set the pace by winning all three doubles matches, and although Misericordia led in the remaining four singles matches with the Ducks up 4-1, the Stevens team managed to pull out the victory.

On April 30, 2023, the No. 2 Stevens men’s volleyball team won the Division III National Championship for the second time in school history, defeating No. 5 North Central College. The final score was 3-1 (25-15, 26-24, 15-25, 25-22), with the Ducks’ victory led by sophomore Koby Sherman’s 16 kills and senior Connor Feulner’s nine kills and five blocks. The win took Stevens’ record to an impressive 35 victories against just three defeats, setting a new school record. In addition to the team’s success, senior Percy Bickford, Sherman, and Feul-

Lacrosse: Ryan Leahy, David Bendis, Carter Haskel, Trevor Carroll, Jake Wright, Joseph DeGuida, Henry Johnson, Joseph Cawley, Jackson Brown, Gavin Maute, Shaun Spiegel, Jack Phelan, Kevin Crowley

Soccer: Justin Cross, Jake Jacquemot, Leo Musacchia, Sean Ryan, Sean Masur, Adam Silva, Michael Gomez, Dylan Inguardi, Bruno Andino, Emerson Kuzemka, Gabriel Souza, Gareth Maritz, Jose Pena Swimming: Ali Kolenovic, Michael Shusta Track and Field: Andrew Donahue, Kevin Finck, Matt Halvorsen, Steven Hoang, Danny LaMastra, Kajetan Leitner, Ronnie Melao, Enis Rama, Jonathan Scamardella, Troy Tomasch, Jake Wills Volleyball: Christopher Varseveld, Alex Franke, Colin Nikc, Connor Feulner, Percy Bickford, Louden Moran, Nathan Lancia Wrestling: Michael Dooley, Hunter Gutierrez, Arjun Khatri, Trevor Mastorio, Frank Medina, Jonah Schechtman, Kyle Slendorn, James Snyder, Pasquale Vizzoni, Jarrett Weir

ner were named to the NCAA’s All-Tournament Team, and senior Louden Moran won the Most Outstanding Player award.

On May 6, 2023, Women’s Lacrosse clinched their second consecutive MAC Freedom Championship with a 10-5 victory over the No. 2 Misericordia at the DeBaun Athletic Complex. Fifthyears Camryn Rogers and Morgan Westerby led the Ducks with three goals each, contributing to the team’s impressive 17-2 regular season record. The game was hard-fought, with neither team scoring in the first 12 minutes.

However, the Ducks gradually gained separation, leading 6-2 at halftime and maintaining their lead throughout the match.

The 2022-2023 academic year will be remembered for the remarkable performances and achievements of Stevens’ student-athletes. Their accomplishments are a testament to their perseverance, skill, and the spirit of teamwork that has come to define Stevens athletics.

Women’s Sports Basketball: Amber Porrett, Kaitlyn Rothwell, Jess Broad, Danielle Cornetta Cross-Country: Caroline Corr, Rachel Pinho Fencing: Leigha Capra, Zoe Casten, Brianna Ellis, Ashley McDermott, Claire McNeill, Keira Mizzi Field Hockey: Mackenzy Garden, Emily Hyde, Lynda Farinella, Emily Franco Lacrosse: Josie Cook, Zoe Cook, Camryn Rogers, Morgan Westerby, Julieann Murphy, Lauren Malicki, Colleen Shea, Maddie Schmidt, Lauren Cunniff Soccer: Taylor Whitlock, Fiona Matthews, Tia Saade, Louise Gottwald, Brynn Budka, Julia Cairns, Olivia Panko, Caitlyn Carroll, Rachel Rouse

Softball: Erin Kreis, Alex Schoellig, Olivia Warner, Lexi Gregule, Meg Halloran, Elise Fauske, Siobhan Cottell Tennis: Agatha Malinowski, Juliette Marchisio Track and Field: Amanda Antico, Jess Broad, Anjali Chandrasekhar, Caroline Corr, Meghan Douglas, Susan George, AnaMaria Laccetti, Laura Mathews, Liana Meyer, Ashley Muliawan, Julieann Murphy, Rachel Pinho, Rachel Rouse, Kristen Williams, Sophia Zuo Volleyball: Ava Smithing, Riley Koehler, Karen Xu, Enkhsanaa Enkhbayar, Kathleen Riegner

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Opinion THE STUTE EDITORIAL

Adapting and achieving: reflections on the senior class of 2023 As the editor-in-chief of The Stute, I am proud to highlight the accomplishments and the journey of the senior class of 2023. It is no secret that these students have had a wild ride, facing unparalleled challenges over the last four years. This class had to navigate through the unique experiences brought on by the global pandemic, all while trying to earn their degrees. I am fortunate to be a part of their journey at Stevens and to witness their growth, resilience, and unwavering determination. Even with a challenging four years, I am confident that the seniors have learned valuable lessons that will guide them throughout their lives.

When these seniors first arrived on campus in 2019, everything was normal. They participated in orientation and convocation, lived in the dorms, and had all the typical experiences of a first-year student.

However, halfway through their first year, the pandemic struck,

and the school had to shut down.

It was a surreal experience for everyone as the students had to adapt quickly to finishing their first year online, after only one semester on campus.

The pandemic forced the sophomore year of these seniors entirely online as Stevens only allowed first-year students on campus. The sophomores had to adjust to a completely remote learning experience, making it challenging to connect with classmates and further their involvement at Stevens. The connections that were made during the previous semester were maintained virtually or through socially-distanced interactions.

As a first-year student on campus during that time, I was grateful for the in-person experience, but it was also difficult not to have older students on campus to look up to.

In their junior year, the seniors were back in person, but many of the established clubs, friend groups, and academics

MIND OF A FRESHMAN

On growth

BY RACHEL ABRAHAM ‘26 While walking to the park, I passed some girls taking graduation photos. My overly sentimental side kicked in so hard. This girl had the brightest smile, and I couldn’t help but picture myself in her shoes.

I may or may not have started looking at graduation dresses shortly after.

My freshman year passed by faster than I could have ever imagined. And while it may not have gone the way I expected, I could not be happier with the ending. Looking back at all my work this semester, I realize how much I’ve grown as a student (I can bullshit a paper in two hours). I’ve always loved school, and although finals did kick my ass a bit, I loved every second of it. I lucked out with every class and every professor (even the one that gave me an A-... I’ll get over it eventually).

Knowing that I only have three years left actually scares me. The truth is that I can’t imagine a life where I am not in school. Even though I plan on attending graduate school, I know it won’t be the same. I feel like these are the years where you can make the most mistakes and get away with it since it’s expected; you’re young, dumb, and just trying to figure life out. Maybe stay away from identity fraud or credit card debt, but aside from that, go crazy.

Although I’ve been met with some criticism for getting a philosophy degree, it sure has its benefits. For some reason, people love telling

needed to be rebuilt from being online for over a year. The returning students had to adapt to the new normal and the changing regulations surrounding the pandemic. Booster vaccines were in circulation, and the mask mandates were f luctuating. The now-seniors showed us all the importance of resilience and adaptability, remaining optimistic despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

This experience taught us all the importance of perseverance and the value of friendships and support systems.

Finally, in their senior year, it was great to see the seniors back on campus in leadership positions and with a strong presence at the school. The seniors’ resilience and determination shone through as they tackled their final year with positivity, despite everything they had already been through. The senior class had the chance to experience a year of normalcy, which provided an opportunity to reconnect

with friends and clubs they had not seen in over a year.

The pandemic has taught us all the importance of adaptability and the power of resilience.

This senior class exemplified these traits as they navigated through unprecedented times and still managed to graduate with f lying colors. They will leave a legacy on campus, not only for their achievements but also for their ability to persevere through difficult circumstances.

As the younger generation, we have looked up to these seniors and learned a lot from them. They have set an excellent example for us to follow, showing us that when things get tough, we can still overcome obstacles and succeed. The Stute congratulates the seniors of 2023 on their graduation and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors. As they move on to the next phase of their lives, we have no doubt that they will continue to do great things.

Isabella Ziv ‘25

Editor-in-Chief

SENIORITIS

A senioritis Q&A collab: me all their little theo- a reflection and a look towards the future ries about the universe.

Let me be clear that I love this, and I wish I had these conversations even more frequently.

Having these conversations with STEM majors makes it all more interesting since they have unique views about the world (I think they’re all wrong, and I will spend my entire life making everyone a determinist).

Over the past year, I’ve had these incredible conversations with people at Stevens, especially upperclassmen.

I’m incredibly grateful for Katie Bloomer; if not for her interest in my writing, I would’ve never landed a spot in this column. It’s pretty fitting that my first (sample) column mentioned her work, and my last thanked her. So thank you, Katie, and everyone else in The Stute, for allowing me to document my mind this semester.

I’ll finish off this column with a short philosophy lesson. In Seneca’s letters, he once stated, “I never came back home with quite the same moral character I went out with; something or other becomes unsettled where I had achieved internal peace, some one or other of the things I had put to f light reappears on the scene.”

Exposure to new situations, people, or events can shift our moral compass; personal growth is not always linear. Setbacks should always be expected. However, our ability to navigate these new heights defines who we are. Our values may change, but it may be for the better. Keeping an open mind towards life will ensure our peace.

And finally, I would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2023. Remember that growth is not linear, and your journey is unique to you. I hope all of you navigate life with the most peace; you deserve it all!

BY TREVOR DAMEIKA ‘22

BY CHARLES BEALL ‘22

True to senior fashion, we came up with this article idea a few days before our senior essay was due. Don’t worry though – procrastination also means that we put a lot of thought into it before actually writing! In this essay, we’ll each answer three fun questions about our college experience that we hand-picked because, when we read the questions, they induced the least amount of stress.

As a result, we hope you find our answers fun, enjoyable, perhaps a little goofy, but overall, genuine. Here goes!

Have you surprised yourself in college?

C: Many times over! I found myself much more outgoing than I was in high school, and I also tested the limits of how many things I could fit into my schedule while still having the bare minimum amount of sleep necessary to function.

Both of these changes came with a good amount of nerves. I’m an introvert, so meeting and getting to know people is not always my forte. There were nights when my social battery was in desperate need of a recharge. But nonetheless, I’m tremendously proud of how many connections I made at Stevens, no matter how small. There are so many amazing people here, and I wouldn’t have gotten to know any of them if I hadn’t put myself out there a bit.

As for the crazy number of activities, it was stressful managing all of these things, and in many cases making mistakes or errors. But

I had my friends to fall back on in all of these moments, cheering me on and helping me learn from my setbacks. I am most surprised with how many people I worked with and got to know over my four years here.

For those still here, I’m doing my Ph.D. at Stevens, so I look forward to seeing them around!

And for the rest of us going onto new and exciting endeavors elsewhere, I wish you all the best and hope to keep in touch.

T: At Stevens, I was really surprised how easily it was able to blend in the right community. Coming from another state, I was pretty unfamiliar with the surroundings and city culture. However, it was so nice to be with a new group of people that I got extremely close to.

Following my faith and my major, I was really planting myself in a spot where I got to grow closer to a new community of people that I have grown to love and respect. Although I’m moving to another state, I’ll always be connected to Stevens and the specific clubs I was a part of (a couple of shoutouts: Stevens Christian Fellowship (SCF)and the Biomedical Engineering Department). Working with those in the same major can be a huge opportunity to go through everything together rather than apart. I’ll never forget the work, emotional, and mental support I received from many within my own major. We will always be bonded by the countless nights, where we pre-

pared for presentations or projects, but somehow always got through it.

I’m moving back home to start my job, but I’ll always be keeping in touch with those that helped me reach this new and exciting part of my life.

What are you most proud of in your four years?

C: I’m most proud of the impact I made on student life with my involvement in the Student Government Association (SGA) and Stevens Dramatic Society (SDS).

SGA showed me the importance of advocating for my peers and fearlessly sharing my beliefs and opinions. Seeing the growth of this organization over the last two years and the positive changes it has created on campus has brought me an immense sense of inspiration, persistence, and fulfillment. Meanwhile, the determination SDS has for putting on amazing theater has given me an entirely new perspective on creativity, work ethic, and dedication. I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had with these two student orgs, and I can’t wait to see what they do next!

T: In the last four years, I’m most proud of creating my own community even though a year and a halfwere online. My ability to transition and still function in my positions at various clubs, such as The Stute and SCF. I was able to take up leadership roles, such as treasurer or editor, to make impacts within these organizations and was able to create the next “generation”. It feels good to know that I welcomed and trained new members in what it means to be part of the organization. I know that these young members will continue to make the orgs stronger. These orgs always kept trust in me, and I feel pride in helping guide these orgs through the “Zoom era.”

Knowing that I am able to adapt and get through the ever-changing world comforts me in knowing that I’m ready for what’s next.

What goal have you achieved that felt really far away during your first year of college?

C: Getting a math degree! I started Stevens as a physics major with the intent to become a professor in physics. I saw this science as my calling in life, so a math degree was not something I was even considering. But in my first year at Stevens, I found myself enjoying the math courses the most, so I decided to add math as a second major at the beginning of my sophomore year. Over the years, I gradually came to realize that math brought me the most joy out of the STEM fields, and excitedly shifted my focus to math research opportunities and Ph.D. programs. Now I’ll be graduating with two B.S. degrees – one in math as a harbinger for what’s to come, and the other in physics as an homage to what got me to Stevens in the first place.

T: MY BME DEGREE! Laying in my bed on the first night of pre-orientation, I felt scared and alone. I was sleeping near someone I barely knew. I was scared — being so far away from home — scaredI’d never adapt. I’d never be able to succeed in an environment like that. Well, guess what? I even had to do some of it completely online. It’s done.

All the assignments and all the exams are finally behind me. The key behind itwas all the people around me. They drove me to continue to push and never give up. I’m going into a work environment that I’m familiar with, and I’m excited to apply my knowledge.

The community behind me has got me to this point and I’ll never let them down.

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Campus Pulse

Austin Hodges ‘23

“My senior design project. Happy to get that done and making it through the semester.”

Caitlin Carroll ‘23 “Completing my Chem-E degree.”

Matthew Lauri ‘23

“My senior design project and long away trips with the club baseball team.”

ROVING REPORTER

By Rafael Lee Li and Mia Petrolino

“I was one of the captains for CPK and we choreographed the winning dance and raised a few thousand dollars for our Delta Phi Epsilon philanthropy.”

“What are you most proud of accomplishing this semester?”

“Creating my own senior d project even though none of my professors supported me. Oh, and making it to the semi-finals of the Hult Prize competition.”

Enkhsanaa Enkhbayar ‘23

Ashley Muliawan ‘23

Kayleigh Kubit ‘23

Yuliana Ocampo ‘23

“Getting more than 6 hours of sleep every night.”

“Probably having actual results for my senior design project.”

Sabrina Benayoun ‘23

“Getting a job.”

CROSSWORD

by Mia Petrolino

1. Candy Canes 2. Billiard Ball 3. Stop Sign 4. Waldo 5. New York Rangers Logo 6. Flag of Canada 7. Rolling Stones Logo 8. Pac-Man Ghost (Blinky) 9. Stevens Logo 10. HAL 9000 11.Power Ranger 12. Coca-Cola Logo ANSWERS:

Comic Corner

by Vitek Sabath

10

Friday, May 19

Graduating Seniors The Stute would like to recognize and congratulate each of the 979 students of the graduating class of 2023. You did it!

Aarish Sadana, Aaron Alfaro, Aaron Gee, Aaron Siegel, Aaron Stultz, Abderahim Salhi, Abhishek Kakar, Abigail Weiss, Abraham Monrroy, Adam Khatamee, Adam Szyluk, Adham Abdelwahab, Aditya Jain, Adrian Domaradsky, Adrian Garcia, Adrian Gomes, Ahmed Abuharthieh, Ahmed Ghani, Aidan Farrell, Aidan Fischer, Aidan Warnock, Aileen Mcgovern, Aisha Bashir, Akash Rana, Akcan Ak, Akhil Vega, Alara Tahiroglu, Alec Pagano, Alejandro Saenz-Jativa, Alex Hermsdorf, Alexa Morales, Alexander Franke, Alexander Gaskins, Alexander Mattes, Alexander Mendelson, Alexander Palmisano, Alexander Schwindt, Alexandra Gregule, Alexei Nikiforov, Alexis McKelvey, Alfredo Mendez, Ali El Sayed, Alison Lee, Aliya Iqbal, Allie Morton, Allison Hom, Alysa Martinez, Alyssa Hernandez, Alyssa Okun, Amanda Antico, Amanda Clemente, Amanda Schmitt, Ameer Omari, Amira Saied, Amit Bhatnagar, Amna Ahmad, Amon Yamaura, Amraiza Naz, Anastasia Ivanov, Andre Faubert, Andreas Kapsalis, Andrew Abujawdeh, Andrew Bauman, Andrew Capro, Andrew Chan, Andrew Chuah, Andrew Grochan, Andrew Narvaez, Andrew Ozsu, Andrew Phillips, Andrew Pinto-Shaw, Andrew Quinlan, Andrew Shamis, Aneta Oniszczuk, Angelene Veloce, Angelina Dresser, Angelina Rabbia, Anjali Chandrasekhar, Anjali Pydishetty, Ankit Patel, Ankush Chopra, Anthony Abbruzzese, Anthony Caicedo, Anthony Colossi, Anthony DiFiore, Anthony Esposito, Anthony Mendo, Anthony Paolantonio, Anthony Pron, Anton Danylenko, Antonina Colombaroni, Antonio Cardona, Anuj Raje, Anusha Srinivas, Aparna Sripal, Arbel Meta, Argetim Krasniqi, Ari Birnbaum, Arianna Cannariato, Arianna Parisi, Arif Amzad, Arjun Khatri, Arushi Garg, Ashley McDermott, Ashley Muliawan, Aswin Aguinaga, Audrey Heaberlin, Aughdon Breslin, Audrey Gong, Ava Smithing, Avery Cunningham, Avery Murillo, Avi Patel, Ayomide Omokanwaye, Balram Kansara, Belle Roberts, Bemin Shaker, Benjamin Lirio, Benjamin Mirisola, Benjamin Singleton, Benjamin Tirabassi, Benjamin Tobio, Bhumi Peer, Bisma Bhatti, Bonnie Nguyen, Bradley O’Connell, Brandon Boyle, Brandon Ponna, Brandon Vuong, Brendan De Leon, Brendan McGarr, Brendan Mulligan, Brendan Probst, Brendon Weiskott, Brett Bischoping, Brian Martinez, Brian McKenna, Brian Pacceli, Brian Spector, Brianna Ellis, Brooke San Giacomo, Bruno Andino, Bryan Kang, Bryan Mucha, Bryant Truong, Bryce Streeper, Burke Perrotta, Caitlin Blackburn, Caitlin Carroll, Caitlin McLaughlin, Caleb Thompson, Calum Routledge, Calvin Lyttle, Calvin Zheng, Cameron Claus, Cameron Conway, Cameron Kline, Cameron Murphy, Camryn Rogers, Carl Colditz, Carlitos Rodriguez, Carlos Arce Sanchez, Caroline Corr, Caroline Moore, Carsten DiGiantomasso, Carter Pomponio, Carter Rosen, Casey Mulrooney, Catherine Cheng, Cate Chmiel, Catherine Duphiney, Celia Karol, Celina Peralta, Chaithanya Dasari, Chan Yun, Chance Jones, Charles Beall, Chavez Summerville II, Chengyou Jiang, Chloe Crosnier, Chris Estupinan, Chris Zickert, Christian Barrientos, Christian de Poortere, Christian Diesen, Christian Huang, Christian Polanco, Christian Szablewski-Paz, Christina Altomara, Christina Marini, Christine Huang, Christopher Baldeo, Christopher Cherubini, Christopher Davis, Christopher DiFalco, Christopher Hoek, Christopher Kruger, Christopher Kurtz, Christopher Monrroy, Christopher Morales, Christopher Ocker, Christopher Solan, Christopher Steccato, Christopher Youngclaus, Cindy Zhang, Claire McNeill, Claire O’Hara, Claudia MacRae, Clement Shao, Cole Walter, Colleen Shea, Conner Bernecker, Conner Palandro, Connor Eggert, Connor Green, Connor Haaf, Conor Coffey, Cooper Garren, Corey Batchelder, Corey Benson, Cosmo Gallaro, Cynthia Loh, Dakshin Kannaan, Daniel De Torres, Daniel Dubois, Daniel Herrera Acevedo, Daniel Hong, Daniel Horvath, Daniel Lentini, Daniel Wadler, Daniella Bautista, Danielle Bragen, Danielle Cornetta, Danielle Faustino, Danielle Mele, Danielle Pierre, Daniil Novikov, Daniil Tuder, Darlene Martinez, David Hernandez-Guiro, David Ioffe, David Springstead, David Sturm, David Topchishvili, David Treder, Dean Motasis, Declan Bayliss, Deep Patel, Dehan Kong, Delia Setola, Dena Kolupaev, Derick Casillas, Diana Donohue, Dianna Persaud, Dimitri Niles, Dolcinea Carroll, Dominique Lavalle, Douglas Chi, Drew Maggio, Drew Pearlstein, Dylan James, Dylan Scott, Dylan Smith, Eashan Kaushik, Eddieb Sadat, Eden Luvishis, Edmond Ahn, Edward Chung, Eegan McDermott, Eileen Zhang, Elena Davis, Elias Frieling, Elif Erdemci, Elise Fauske, Elizabeth Cannizzo, Elizabeth Cone, Lizzy Houle, Elizabeth Samayoa, Eloi Pradier, Emerson Kuzemka, Emily Franco, Emily Hyde, Emily MacMahon, Emily McCormick, Emily Walker, Emma Beaney, Emma Kurdyla, Emmanuel Garcia, Enis Rama, Enkhsanaa Enkhbayar, Enrique Valentino, Enzo Napolitano, Eric Cuadrado Arrieta, Eric Lyons, Eric Rudzin, Eric Stazzone, Erik Anhorn, Erik Cederstav, Erik Mannino, Erika Vargas, Esha Talur, Estefania De Caires Amaricua, Estella Clevenger, Ethan Che, Ethan Donna, Eugene Kozlakov, Eunseo Lee, Fallon Link, Faraz Pathan, Farhan Shaik, Fay Feygin, Fernando Morales, Florian Krentzel, Frances Smalley, Francesca Severino, Frank DiGiacomo, Frank Medina, Franklin Shack, Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel Juhasz, Gabriella Poska, Gale Bennett, Gavin Pan, Gerard Piserchia, Gigi Luna, Gina Dorsey, Giselle Ramirez-Perez, Grace Li, Grace Mattern, Grant Brickner, Gregory Baumann, Gurpreet Bawa, Gwendolyn Marchi, Ha-mil Hutty, Hamza Mustafa, Hannah Dobronsky, Hannah Ju, Hannah Mayer, Hantao Guo, Hao Dian Li, Hardik Veguru, Harris Spahic, Harrison Chachko, Harsh Patel, Hasan Abdali, Heli Shah, Henry Baldwin, Henry Murtagh, Hidenari Akiyama, Hikmat Sabeh, Hritik Prajapati, Hunter Guiterrez, Hunter Lederman, Hyeonu Ju, Ian Friedrichs, Ian Markey, Ian Searfoss, Ilina Prentoska, Ioannis Ypsilantis, Irving Curiel-Martinez, Isaac Lake, Isabella Cruz, Isabella Escalante, Isabelle Hope, Isabelle Zborovsky, Isaiah Martin, Ishaan Patel, Jack Chen, Jack Franco, Jack Hagen, Jack Hayes, Jack Lukie, Jack Phelan, Jack Schweighardt, Jack Staub, Jackie Fang, Jackson Perry, Jackson Tremblay, Jacob Berrios, Jacob Gerega, Jacob Krantz, Jacob Naeher, Jacob Roessler, Jacob Wood, Jagger Doll, Jagmeet Ashta, Jagnoor Gandhok, Jake Dalrymple, Jake Jacquemot, Jake Millburn, Jake Saracinello, Jake Wright, Jakob Cupp, Jakob Makover, James Lepore, James Ring, James Snyder, Jan Gabriel Del Rosario, Jared Cascino, Jared Jankowski, Jared Kronyak, Jared Skidmore, Jarvis Pineda, Jason Rossi, Jason Ruan, Jason Tramontana, Jason Wong, Javier Diaz, Jean Chambon, Jeffrey Luong, Jeffrey Pang, Jeffrey Simons, Jenna Booth, Jenna Hassan, Jenna Percia, Jenna Rubenchik, Jennifer Yim, Jenny Fang, Jenny Garino, Jeremy Ferias, Jeremy Wong, Jeriel Lao, Jerry Cheng, Jesse Kim, Jessica Kaiser, Jessica Kunigelis, Jessica Noel, Jett Langhorn, Jia Fang, Jihoon Lee, Jinwoo Jun, John Jobin McAuliffe, John Baldi, John Corridon, John Larkin, John Nugent, John Oliveira, John Schneiderhan, John Suarez, Johnny Wong, Jon Kochanik, Jonah Bass, Jonah Kramer, Jonah Schechtman, Jonathan Amir, Jonathan Cho, Jonathan Kennett, Jonathan Kubas, Jonathan Melamed, Jonathan Morrone, Jonathan Murphy, Jordan Cory, Jordan Fernandes, Jordan Wang, Jordyn Ramelli, Jose Pena Amaya, Jose Tovar, Joseph Bertone, Joseph Carbonell, Joseph Cawley, Joseph DeGuida, Joseph Dunphey, Joseph Mistretta, Joseph Pastor, Joseph Perez, Joseph Roselli, Joseph Schugel, Joseph Sortino, Joseph Thompson, Joseph Tsui, Joseph Wolverton, Josie Cook, Joshua Bauer, Joshua Jensen, Joshua Kozohar, Joshua Ronai, Joshua Sentie, Julia Cairns, Julia Dresser, Julia Nelson, Julia Wierzbicki, Julieann Murphy, Juliette Marchisio, Junseok Oh, Justin Ahn, Justin Alvarado, Justin Cheng, Justin Cross, Justin Doyle, Justin Estepan, Justin Gabriel, Justin Ip, Justin Kretschman, Justin O’Boyle, Justin Szegda, Justin Tavara, Justin Wing, Justin Young, Justine Schleuss, Kai Engwall, Kaitlyn Rothwell, Kalani Pigao, Kamen Kresnitchki, Kameron Rashidzada, Kamran Rajput, Karen Xu, Kate Killian, Katherine Ho, Katherine Rath, Kathleen Louie, Katrina Hernandez, Kayla Joseph, Kayla Puebla, Kayleigh Kubit, Keilly Valverde, Keira Mizzi, Kelcie Keenan, Ken Yun, Kenneth Howell, Kenneth Kim, Kenneth Skelton, Kera McGovern, Kerim Karabacak, Kerry Wren, Kevin David, Kevin Feury, Kevin Finck, Kevin Ha, Kevin Nguyen, Kevin Ordonez, Kevin Perez, Kevin Ward, Khalid Musa, Khalil Khalil, Kiera Kennedy, Kinan Khanzada, Kobe Dawes, Krish Verma, Kristen Postiglione, Kristen Williams, Kristina Sunada, Kristy Zhang, Kwasi Larrier, Kyle Castillo, Kyle Forrester, Kyle Green, Kyle Henderson, Kyle Slendorn, Kyra Kozar, Lasya Josyula, Laura Foster, Laura Mathews, Lauren Carlucci, Lauren Malicki, Lauren Sheehan, Lawrence Choi, Lawrence Park, Leah Villanueva, Leigha Capra, Lennett Vasquez-Euceda, Leo Boyer, Leo Bristow, Leonel Trubbo, Leticia Gonzalez Marquez, Leyla Alekperova, Liam Bourke, Liam Walker, Liamjohn Velazquez, Liana Meyer, Lidia Haraszti, Lihan Yin, Lily Stevenson, Linda Vataksi, Lizette Vital, Logan Buddenbaum, Logan Lewis, Lorenzo Spinazzi, Louise Gottwald, Lucas Berard, Luisa Bonfim, Lukasz Asztemborski, Luke Ditton, Luke Harney, Lynda Farinella, Mackenzy Garden, Maddie Johnson, Madhava Rakshit, Madison Gaudet, Madison Russo, Madison Schmidt, Madison Sheehan, Maggie Gottschall, Maksym Perozhak, Malcolm Renker, Mansour Drihmi, Maor Mashiach, Marcel Grygo, Marcello Esposito, Marco Arriaga, Margaret O’Dea, Margeaux Doran, Maria Ortiz, Maria Yepishkina, Mariam Siam, Maris Daly, Marisa Powers, Marissa Conde, Mark DeCicco, Mark Lapinski, Mark Spivak, Mark Tuhacek, Marlee Kopetsky, Mateo Maldonado, Matthew Brantl, Matthew Crowley, Matthew Daddino, Matthew Del Rosario, Matthew DeStefano, Matthew Ficken, Matthew Gaughan, Matthew Hallberg, Matthew Halvorsen, Matthew Harshbarger, Matthew Hullstrung, Matthew Kustrup, Matthew Lauri, Matthew Leong, Matthew Mandelbaum, Matthew Olliver, Matthew Perri, Matthew Petrin, Matthew Roberts, Matthew Russo, Matthew Severin, Matthew Shtrahman, Matthew Tricomi, Matthew Vera, Matthew Viafora, Matthew Wroblewski, Matthew Zecca, Max Dorazio, Maxim Zaremba, Maxwell Cool, Maxwell Metzner, Megan Choi, Megha Vadehra, Meghan Halloran, Mehrab Syed, Mia Montecillo, Michael Anthony, Michael Arndt, Michael Botros, Michael Burgos, Michael Clark, Michael Compagnino, Michael DelGaudio, Michael Filippi, Michael Gajdosik, Michael Hopwood, Michael Polasek, Michael Prizant, Michael Reardon, Michael Reyes, Michael Sanchez, Michael Scott, Michael Semeraro, Mark Watson, Michael Yap, Michael Zylka, Mika Naseef, Mikayla Mount, Mike Huang, Milena Radziszewska, Miles Philion, Milton Zarzuela, Min Cheon, Mitchell Reiff, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Khan, Morgan Westerby, Murad Arslaner, Murat Ulu, Murray Elinson, Mya Phu, Natalie Filip, Natalie Logan, Natalya Spinks, Natasha Collett, Nathan Carpenter, Nathaniel Wilson, Nicholas Botyan, Nicholas Christen-Adams, Nicholas Hite, Nicholas Lim, Nicholas Pepe, Nicholas Sette, Nicholas Soriano, Nicholas Tortorello, Nicholas Velardo, Nicholas Villa, Nicholas Wheeler, Nicholas Yarbrough, Nicholas Ziccardi, Nicolas Diaz-Prado, Nicolas Elimanco, Nicolas Maritz, Nicole Altman, Nicole Browne, Nicole Dominguez, Nicole Naber, Nicole Osborne, Nicole Romero-Huidobro, Nihal Hossain, Nikita Rana, Nikola Ciric, Nikolas Aslanian, Nixon Puertollano, Noah Rombough, Nylayah Jones, Oliver Racciatti, Olivia Panko, Olivia Scott, Olivia Sohl, Olivia Trautwein, Olivia Warner, Omar Abdelmotaleb, Omar Ebrahim, Omar El Sayed, Osazee Nosa, Oscar Valdez, Paige McPaul, Paige Zelenak, Parker Petty, Pasquale Vizzoni, Patrick Juliano, Patrick McDonough, Patrick Zielinski, Paul Weinhofer, Pavan Gandi, Pawan Perera, Peace Magomero, Percy Bickford, Peter Adams, Peter Dunphy, Peter Om, Peter Rauscher, Peter Shikhman, Peter White, Philip Szkudlarski, Phong Mai, Phuc Bui, Pooja Rajadurai, Pramukh Nadig, Princeton Nwosu, Priti Bagaria, Qianyu Lu, Quentin Jimenez, Rachel Besecker, Rachel Hwang, Rachel Krieger, Rachel Pinho, Rachel Potter, Rafael Sanchez, Randy Krauss, Rayhan Howlader, Raymond O’Callaghan, Rayna Indelicato, Regan Liao, Reid Aromando, Reva Grover, Rhys Lee, Ria Shahi, Richard Livornese, Riley Koehler, Risa Okazaki, Riya Shrestha, Robert DiGenova, Robert Greeley, Robert Iandiorio, Robert Luque, Robert Pesce, Preston Wilmot, Rocco Dioguardi, Roland Tumbokon, Roma Razdan, Ron Gorai, Ronald Martino, Ronnie Melao, Roshan Narma, Roshan Soni, Ruichen Wang, Ruidong Liu, Russell Sangalang, Ryan Brown, Ryan Chin, Ryan Clark, Ryan Gallagher, Ryan Kim, Ryan Mercadante, Ryan Poust, Ryan Schubert, Ryan Shea, Ryan Tapalaga, Sabin Thapa, Sabina Kravchik, Sabrina Benayoun, Sam Ferrara, Samad Yunus, Samantha Weckesser, Samuel Christou, Samuel Gavrilov, Samuel Grinberg, Samuel Noack, Samuel Remetz, Samuel Schmitt, Samuel Sherwood, Sanjana Madhu, Sankalp Patel, Santino Luppino, Saoirse Mooney, Sarah Braslavets, Sarah Goldberg, Sarah Hurley, Sarah Rodriguez, Savannah Bruno, Savnick Patel, Scott Murdock, Sean Duffy, Sean Duggan, Sean Finnie, Sean Hicks, Austin Hodges, Sean Kim, Sean Macias, Sean Pelcher, Sean Pottberg, Sean Ryan, Sean Striegel, Sebastian Churion, Sebastian Echeverri-Perez, Sebastian Lopiano, Semal Shah, Serena Lee, Serena Platt, Shafaq Tanweer, Shaun Spiegel, Sherry Da Silva Weng, Shiddharath Patel, Shinya Abe, Shlomo Stept, Si Lin, Simon Wagner, Simrun Heir, Skyler Doherty, Sofia Katsikiotis, Sohan Madimsetty, Soleil Santana, Sophia Cheng, Sophia Guerrera, Sophia Miskiewicz, Sophia Roper, Sophia Turci, Sophia Zuo, Sophie Cherayil, Spencer Deuidicibus, Spencer Edwards, Stephaan Silne, Stephanie Long, Stephanie Yeung, Stephen Jireh Dranto, Stephen Schmidt, Stephen Willey, Steven Chang, Steven Haass, Steven Hoang, Steven Skros, Steven Voskian, Steven Zederbaum, Steven Zheng, Steven Zukowski, Supreet Sidhu, Suraj Shah, Surya Ananthu, Susan George, Sydney Cardy, Sydney Mellage, Sydney Nicklas, Tahrim Imon, Taranjeet Singh, Tayler Marin, Taylor Reilly, Theodora Vazacopoulos, Theodore Sherman, Thomas Alvarado, Thomas Chu, Thomas Conway, Thomas Moran, Thomas Plunkett, Thomas Robertson, Thomas Wang, Thomas Whittle, Tianna Saade, Tianyuanye Wang, Timothy Magasic, Timothy Stephens, Tnzeel Khokhar, Todd Carolonza, Tomasz Borowiak, Tony Huang, Trent Berrien, Trent Reichenbach, Trent Zeller, Trevor Anderson, Trevor Carroll, Trevor Dameika, Trevor Mastorio, Tristan Bacani, Tristan Henningsen, Tristan Kensinger, Troy Chartier-Vignapiano, Troy Donnelly, Troy Tomasch, Tudor Rus, Tyler Reinert, Tyler Seliber, Tyson Werner, Uesli Keta, Valentina Bustamante, Vanessa Huerta, Vaughn Rice, Venkat Anna, Veronika Myshkina, Vidur Joshi, Vijay Persaud, Vincent Andrade, Vincent Tufo, Vivian Touch, Vivian Zhong, Vy Nguyen, Walker Bove, Walter Wargacki, Weiliang Sun, Wesley Brown, Whitney Dyer, Will Porcello, William Chen, William Escamilla, William Kastell, William Martin, William Nunez, William Reynolds, William Sassi, William Tong, Winston Lei, Wyatt Gerber, Xavier Aviles, Xuanji Chen, Yacov Sidelkovsky, Yauheniy Shpileuski, Yegor Kozhevnikov, Yiding Yang, Youssef Mohamed, Yucheng Zhao, Yusuke Kimura, Yutong Li, Yves Pierre, Zachary Berkowitz, Zachary De Nichilo, Zachary Gambacorta, Zachary Kermitz, Zachary Martis, Zachary Marvin, Zachary Schuh, Zachary Zatuchni, Zachary Zwerling, Zain Aamer, Zane ThummBorst, Zheng Li, Zoe Cook