New Presidents (and Change) With two new RSOs forming and two SGA Presidential candidates debating before Saturday’s elections, this week is in the fall spirit with great change.
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by RAMI KAMMOURH Staff Writer
On Wednesday evening, Stevens students gathered in EAS 222 for the Student Government Association Presidential Debate, the first debate between opposing SGA presidential tickets since the fall semester of 2012. In the audience were over 60 students, all hoping to learn how each ticket
plans to represent the interests of the student body if elected. At a table in the front of the room sat the two presidential candidates, both accompanied by their running mates. On one side of the table were Matthew Hunt, the current SGA President, and Jessica Smith, the current SGA Secretary. On the other side sat Vincent Raimondi, the current SGA Vice President, and Charles Shotmeyer, former SGA Secretary.
Shane Arlington, President of Gear and Triangle Honor Society, served as the moderator. After opening the debate, Arlington allowed the candidates a chance to introduce themselves and make their opening remarks. Hunt and Smith introduced themselves and gave an overview of their platform. Hunt thanked the audience for taking their time to come to the debate and said that there has
been much improvement in the SGA during his presidency, specifically the restructuring of the Senate in order to focus more on campus matters, and that him and Smith would continue to encourage positive change. Raimondi began his opening remarks by saying that it is the voice of the students that matters most, and that he would work towards reversing some of the negative changes that
have come about in the past year, mentioning the removal of free co-op classes and the lowering of the student activity fee. After opening remarks, the candidates answered a number of questions posed by the moderator. One of the first questions asked was what the candidates believed to be the ideal role of the SGA. Raimon-
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SGA imposes updated budgeting policy and guidelines by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Outreach Chair
The leaders of the many Stevens RSOs (recognized student organizations) on campus are preparing to submit their budget requests for following spring semester. Rather than following old protocol, those responsible for preparing budgets are going to be following new procedure outlined in the SGA’s most updated version of the “Budget Policy and Guidelines for Student Government Association Allotments” document, which went into effect beginning on November 1. The newest version of the budgeting procedures document be-
gins with a preface from the current Budget Committee: “Through these new guidelines, the SGA aims to promote: collaboration among RSOs, RSO sustainability, financial stewardship, assistance in achieving organization goals, and fair allocation of SGA resources.” According to the updated procedures, the budgeting process works in a three-step fashion over a period of three weeks. This coming Sunday will mark the end of week one with all budgets submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday via DuckSync. Chairperson of the Committee on Student Interests Emily Noonan and Treasurer Pat MacLane will be making cuts based on budgeting guidelines throughout next week,
and the SGA Senate will be making cuts with input from the RSOs at the November 15 SGA meeting. RSO leaders will have their budgets returned with both cuts on Monday, November 16. For the first time, RSOs will be given the time to review and dispute the cuts made by both the Senate and the Budget Committee prior to the final voting meeting. RSOs have the opportunity to work with their SGA committee head, a non-senator, and their representative. MacLane hopes that the “final meeting will be significantly shorter than it was in the past as the Budget Committee will have hashed out most concerns prior to the meeting.”
Why all the changes? According to MacLane, the process has been very inefficient, with last year’s fall budgeting meeting spanning a length so great that a recess was called. “It was very clear that RSOs whose budgets were reviewed later in the meeting were being more heavily scrutinized,” said MacLane. “In part, this was likely due to the general fatigue of the senate and the pressing need to get our budget into the black.” The updated procedures document also requires that RSOs keep track of their expenditures using the Checkbook feature in DuckSync. “This will enable the SGA to have a clear understanding of how much money is in the [Student Activity
Fee] at all times to better estimate rollover and determine if RSOs are practicing good budgeting habits,” said MacLane. The Senate understands that each RSO is unique and presents different needs based on its size and function. The Budget Committee has worked hard to alleviate the great deal of frustration for student organizations. “I am very proud of the progress we’ve made this semester with the development of the new Budget Committee and a onestop shop document for budgeting expectations,” said MacLane. “Both [the SGA and RSOs] needed to be given clear expectations and [develop] a mutual trust and understanding.”
Roving Reporter When is the appropriate time for Christmas decorations?
Two new RSOs form
Two letters to the editor
Empire 8 Championships held at Stevens
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The leaves of change Job hunting woes Google Smart Reply Review: Honeygrow
Polling Pierce Would you attend a town hallstyle SGA meeting?
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Power outage costs WCPR equipment
In defense of girly-girls Fall fashion essentials
Field Hockey places three on all-conference
SITTV’s door sign stolen
WCPR’s ReWrite
Tobin, Horner, DeHaven earn Empire 8 honors
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On the SGA Presidential Debate: don’t forget about the rest of us I am going to preface the following analysis by stating that I am focusing on one specific question that I felt wasn’t answered. If you’d like to read a complete analysis, simply turn back to the front page for our objective news coverage of the debate, or watch it yourself on www. thestute.com. The SGA is a polarizing organization on campus, to say the least. A lot of the student body’s division over the SGA stems from misunderstanding and often straight-up misinformation. This past Wednesday night at 9 p.m., the presidential tickets in Matthew Hunt and Jessica Smith, and Vincent Raimondi and Charles Jacob Shotmeyer gathered to field, discuss, and ultimately debate questions asked by the student body. Where did their discussion falter? In essence, both candidates have their heads on straight, earnestly want to better this university, and are primarily focused on studentcentricity, viewing the term not as a buzzword, but as a mission statement to define their potential terms as SGA President. Raimondi’s perspective on student-centricity puts students first by any means necessary, but doesn’t completely acknowledge the limited framework that the SGA must work within. In other words, Raimondi is akin to a “people’s champion,” willing to put his neck out for the student body, but seemingly neglecting to acknowledge the less savory aspects of SGA and administration relations, such as not giving students everything they want and taking time to ensure initiatives are funneled through the proper administrative channels before promising x. Hunt’s perspective on student-
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centricity is more conservative than Raimondi’s. As the current SGA President, Hunt has had an entire term to acclimate himself to being at the helm of the SGA, make mistakes, and hopefully learn from them. Hunt’s words don’t have as much impact as Raimondi’s, especially to a first- or even second-year student. However, as a senior on his way out, I’ve been through the administrative ringer and understand that—even as an idealist in most cases—there is more to revitalizing Stevens at a student-level than focusing on festivals. Despite some differences in initiatives, there was one area where neither one of the candidates convinced me: student outreach. Focusing on “student-centricity” and looking to give students a voice is one thing, but reaching the entire student body is a more difficult and infinitely more important task. Those who came to the SGA Presidential Debate are already interested. What about those who left after 15 minutes, or who weren’t there? What about the majority of students, who won’t read The Stute’s coverage, watch SITTV’s debate recording, or even vote? I don’t blame students for being disinterested in the SGA. The SGA, like the Honor Board and The Stute, have suffered from a historically poor reputation, and have what varies between hills and mountains to climb before returning to their former standing within the student body. However, the SGA needs to start somewhere, and begin to figure out a way to reach out to students who won’t take the proactive step (and quite frankly shouldn’t have to) to become more informed. I suppose the SGA’s new district system is a potential solution to this core problem, but given that some students have
yet to hear from their SGA district heads, and the fact that I received a meager email from mine, I’m going to score that idea, in its current iteration, a failure. What’s my suggestion? I don’t have anything concrete, and I don’t envy Matt or Vinny’s potential positions as SGA President; but trying to entice the enticed is a redundant and impeding step in both tickets’ plans for change. I don’t care about Boken or the connections that the SGA has with President Farvardin, but I do care about the students who are not present, and thus not represented, at debates—the ones who don’t feel like they have a say in their experience at Stevens, even if the SGA says they do. We can’t have a student government when the students who feel represented—the same ones attending the SGA Presidential Debate— consist of recurring student leaders, SGA senators, and SITTV. I don’t fault the SGA for the position they’re in, because what’s done is done. Mistakes were made in the past, and it’s on the current leaders to deal with moving forward into the future. I just hope whoever is elected as SGA President and Vice President will take a huge leap backwards and address the SGA’s perception among the student body before they move forward with anything. You can’t have student centricity when the majority students don’t seem to care, or even vote.
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Mind of a Freshman
The leaves of change
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by GABRIELLE McCORMACK Freshman Software Engineering Major
Ever since I was a young girl, I have always appreciated the subtle, or sometimes not so subtle, changes between summer and fall. From the moment the first chill in the air is felt to
the moment the last leaves fall from the trees, I love experiencing every minute of it. When fall is in full swing, I go to the apple orchard that is fairly close to my house to go apple picking—that is probably one of my most favorite parts of the change of seasons. Another favorite is seeing the change in color of the leaves on the trees around my house. I live in a very rural area, where it is almost impossible to look in one direction without seeing at least ten trees, and when they begin to turn because of the cold
weather, it is probably one of the most beautiful sights that anyone could ever see. Whenever I would look outside my window overlooking my front yard, I saw a wide range of colors from light greens and yellows of the leaves that were just starting to change to deep oranges and reds of more mature leaves. It was almost as if there were paint splatters across the whole landscape; I could look at it for hours! Going into my freshman year, I have definitely started to miss seeing the
beautiful colors of the trees compared to the relative dull colors of the buildings here in Hoboken. But like everything else here, I have adjusted to the differences. Living in a new place is all about adaptation, no matter how slowly or quickly one can do so. If someone can adapt to any situation, they are better off than most. Because I am unable to see the beautiful trees in my yard, I have adapted and can appreciate the sunrise and sunset over the city as New York’s very own fall foliage.
Senioritis
What do I want in life? (Job hunting woes)
by JOSEPH BROSNAN
5/5 Civil Engineering Major
I am at a pretty interesting crossroads in my life, and I know that my current situation is not at all unique. So I believe that, at least for this top-
ic, I speak on behalf of many seniors. I am nearing the end of the chapter of “college” in this “Book of Joe’s Life.” My many friends and colleagues will soon disperse into the working world and move on in their respective industries. I always sort of imagined how that might work. I mean, it’s simple really: you get a job, and you work, and you build your wealth, contribute to society, and help yourself and your community into the future. That’s all good and dandy, but how
do I actually do it? More specifically, want do I want? What do I want to do with my life? Where do I really want to be in ten years? What contributions do I want to make? I have pondered and ruminated on these topics for the past decade waiting for a chance to move up in this world. And now, finally, it is time to make that decision. Yet, suddenly, I find myself wanting just a little more time to think. I will be graduating with a Bachelor’s in civ-
il engineering in May 2016, with about two years of experience as a site civil engineer from my co-op terms. I can do a lot with that. I could get into traffic and transportation and help reconstruct highways and the local roads that feed them. I could move into the domain of water resources and design new green infrastructure to assist in flood mitigation and groundwater replenishing. Heck, I could go down a different path and focus in structural analy-
sis and help construct large buildings and other pieces of infrastructure. I could go out further and work in construction management. Or, I could just go back to school and get a master’s degree in something! The possibilities are never-ending, especially due to my current proximity to New York City, where all sorts of different things are possible. And this terrifies me. There is no one holding my hand. There is no one telling what the “right” choice is. It is my life, my
decision, and my future. And yes, that freedom scares the hell out of me. What if I don’t like my job? What if my coworkers don’t like me? What if I get stuck doing the same stuff all day, and I don’t find it interesting? What if my commute ends up sucking? What if I wake up in 10 years, and realize I am not happy with where I am? I would only be able to blame myself. And yes, that terrifies me. I am not just concerned with
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Technically Speaking
Google Smart Reply: a possible end to office assistants?
by TARIK KDIRY
Freshman Software Engineering Major
Google announced their new feature for the Inbox application (an alternative app for Gmail) known as Smart Reply this week, the handy office assistant in every email. As if the industry wasn’t already flooded
with predictive apps, Google’s new feature reduces the pain of email response to a mere pinch. Smart Reply does exactly what the name implies, replies to emails for you. In reality, the feature judges the content of the message a user receives and displays three suggestions for the user to pick. Judging from user responses, the feature is disturbingly accurate with the suggestions. Smart Reply was developed using the same neural technology utilized by Google to develop voice search features. This technology allows devices to learn and im-
prove predictions, and so Smart Reply has the ability to improve its accuracy with email responses as people continue to use it. Also, much like how email platforms have the ability to separate spam from useful mail, Smart Reply can “learn” based on what responses the user chooses frequently. This feature is only available on the smartphone version of Inbox. The predictive app market is currently being dominated by apps such as Siri, Cortana, and even Google’s own Now. Judging by the new focus in the tech industry on predictive applica-
tions, apps such as Siri and Cortana probably won’t be lagging behind anytime soon. The developers and engineers at Google have blogged about the long history of research that has led to this project and how it has inspired them to experiment with the unusual art of conversation. What could this mean for the future? It may not look groundbreaking and fresh to some people at the moment, but it is hard to disagree that this is a relatively big step for voice and language technology. Not only does this push the enve-
lope for current predictive apps, but it also acts as another step towards broader technologies in the future.
The feature is currently only available in English and will be publicly released by Sunday, November 8.
Scientific Curmudgeon
When science gets personal
by JOHN HORGAN
Director, Center for Science Writings
Assessing scientific claims is hard enough when you stick to empirical evidence. When personal factors intrude, which they invariably do, such assessments get even trickier. Personal factors smacked me in the face at a “Conclave on Political Polarization” I attended last month in California. An eclectic bunch of social activists and scholars from the political left, right and center brainstormed on how to overcome the polarization entangling American politics–and science. We touched on lots of divisive issues—from frack-
ing to gay marriage—but our primary focus was climate change and inequality. The organizers asked me to kick off the climate-change discussion by stating which claims are settled and which are contested. It is a settled “fact,” I noted, that human fossil-fuel consumption has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, which in turn is driving up temperatures and sea levels. I tried to present this information in a nonpolarizing manner. As a concession to climatechange doubters, I said it is a contested “opinion” that if humanity “does not take dramatic steps to curtail fossil-fuel consumption, civilization may collapse.” I didn’t expect anyone to object to my basic facts, but the very next speaker did just that. Philosopher Michael Zimmerman expressed doubts about the scientific consensus on cli-
mate change. He handed out a “Background Paper” compiled in 2013 by anthropologist Benny Peiser, identified by Wikipedia as a “climate change skeptic.” The sheet asserted that “there has been no net increase in global temperatures for about 16 years.” What made Zimmerman’s presentation doubly disturbing is that I’d already gotten to know him a little. He is smart, informed, funny. I liked him. He didn’t change my mind about global warming, but he reminded me that not all global-warming doubters are ideologues or idiots. The same thing happened when the conclave turned to other divisive issues. Several participants criticized conventional liberal-left views— which I largely share–of inequality, labor unions and education. If Republican candidates for President voiced these criticisms, I’d swipe them aside. It wasn’t so easy
to reject the arguments of my conservative conclave colleagues, because I’d gotten to know them a little, and I liked them. Occasionally, personal factors nudge me into shifting my views. In 2010, after I ranted about the perils of nuclear power on an internet talk show, I heard from the nuclear-energy advocates Rod Adams and Gwyneth Cravens, who presented me with evidence of the benefits of nuclear energy in a respectful, friendly manner. Eventually I concluded that my fears of nuclear energy were excessive, and I became a “pro-nuke nut,” as I put it in one post. Personal relationships obviously play a huge role in politics. That was a major theme of the conclave. The key to overcoming polarization, some speakers said, is getting people on opposite sides of an issue to meet, so they have a harder time demonizing
each other. Some activists recalled changing their minds after getting to know political opponents. Others recalled changing opponents’ minds. In other words, astute activists exploit personal factors to advance their goals— just as astute polemicists appeal to readers’ emotions as well as reason. But what happens when personal relationships push you in opposite directions? Example: Zimmerman and others at the polarization conclave criticized some environmentalists for being “alarmists,” whose warnings about climate change are exaggerated and counterproductive. One researcher often accused of alarmism is NASA atmospheric scientist James Hansen, who has been warning about global warming since the 1980s. “Our planet, with its remarkable array of life, is in imminent danger of crashing,” Hansen wrote in his scary
Cuisine Corner
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by KATRINA GUIDO
Sophomore Computer Science and Physics Major
New to Washington Street (so new that I broke my “no reviewing places on Washington Street” rule), Honeygrow Local is the perfect addition for both wealthy yuppies and poor college students. In accordance with the zero-human-interaction philosophy of our generation, ordering is as simple as pressing a few buttons on a touch screen. The only people with whom
you have to speak are the helpful man that asks if you’ve been there before, and the woman who calls out order numbers and hands you the food (and if you’re really set on being asocial then you don’t have to speak with them anyway). The ambiance is quite bright with a semi-natural/semi-industrial feel suggested by the juxtaposition of the reclaimed wood tables and stools, and the stainless steel of the kitchen. The indie music playing in the background is sure to make any hipster feel at home. Already located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Cherry Hill, NJ, Honeygrow takes pride in never frozen and locally sourced ingredients in an attempt to serve the freshest and most social-
ly-conscious food possible. Focused on salads and stir-fry, Honeygrow allows you to choose one of their predetermined creations or create your own—made easy by their kiosk ordering system. Attempting to sample as much as possible, my partner and I ordered the sour cherry barbeque and lemon miso tahini stirfry dishes, the signature kale’atta smoothie, and signature dessert—the honeybar. The sour cherry barbeque had a very wellrounded flavor: a little bit bitter, a little bit sweet (think a fresh and bright sweet and sour sauce) and just strong enough to make each bite pleasantly flavorful. The pork was perhaps a bit dry and the onions a little less caramelized than I prefer, but
overall a very pleasant experience. The tahini sauce on the lemon miso stir-fry was very reminiscent of Mamoun’s flavor profile and again created a very pleasant flavor. Both dishes contained more noodles than anything else but not so much so that the dish seemed cheap in any way. Speaking of cheap, every meal on the menu is around $10, with most stir-fry options priced below that mark. The smoothie tasted fresh, and the combination of mint, kale, banana, and pineapple was not as bad as I thought it would be. I’m sure the ingredients make the smoothie super healthy and my body would thank me, but in my opinion, the smoothie had a particularly “green” taste and
2009 book Storms of my Grandchildren. I liked Hansen’s book, and I liked Hansen, too, and trusted him, when I brought him to Stevens to give a talk in 2010. As I said at the conclave, I am an optimist by nature, and hope, I believe, is a better motivator than fear. But I am haunted by the possibility that Hansen’s frightening prophecies might turn out to be right. At this point, many readers are surely thinking: Only facts matter! Personal relationships should have no effect on your assessments! Indeed. If I were an emotionless machine, making up my mind based entirely on “facts,” I would be a much better journalist. John Horgan directs the Center for Science Writings, which is part of the College of Arts & Letters. This column is adapted from one originally published on his ScientificAmerican.com blog, “Cross-check.”
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wasn’t worth drinking. All of their soft drinks are made with “real sugar” (aka not corn syrup) and come in a variety of interesting flavors—my partner recommends trying the blueberry. Honeygrow’s dessert, the honeybar, is a choice of three fruits, one of three local honeys, and two toppings (candied cashews, coconut shavings, dark chocolate chips, granola, or maple yogurt). We chose strawberries, bananas, blueberries with buckwheat honey
and dark chocolate chips and candied cashews. A healthfully sweet finish to the meal, the honeybar is still just a bowl of sliced fruit with some toppings. Reminiscent of a nonMexican Chipotle, Honeygrow has something to offer everyone—everyone except those who don’t want to eat stir-fry or salad—low prices for a decent amount of good quality food, fast service, and a socially-conscious philosophy. The convenient location makes Honeygrow a must-try.
Katrina Guido
Campus Pulse
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Roving Reporter
When is it appropriate to put up Christmas decorations?
“Day after Thanksgiving.”
“December 1st.”
“December 1st.”
Dylan Sidali
Michael Hick
Jane Hughes
“First week of December.”
“Mid-November.”
“Mid-December.”
Yara Alasad
Kyle Cendenlli
PJ Tuohy
Polling Pierce Would you go to a SGA Town Hall/Open Forum meeting? (Based on 100 responses)
NO 31
YES 36 MAYBE 33
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News
Friday, November 6, 2015 • Page 6
“Rocky” draws in students, marquee for new rising RSO by ELLEN DRENNAN Staff Writer
Monsters, aliens, and outrageous costumes—what better place is there to get into the Halloween spirit than “The Rocky Horror Picture Show?” The Stevens Dramatic Society (SDS) put on their ninth annual production of the cult classic on Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31 at 9:30 p.m. The show is a “shadowcast,” or a stage production that involves the source film playing in the background and actors reenacting the film in front of and around the audience. When the doors opened to Kidde 228, each night promptly at 9 p.m., students rushed in to grab seats.
Many were marked with a lipstick “V,” distinguishing them as Rocky “virgins.” These first-time viewers were then incorporated into the performance. This year, there were so many students who wanted to watch the show that, for the first time in Stevens “Rocky” history, the cast and crew had to turn audience members away for both nights. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadowcast phenomenon started 40 years ago when audience members watching the less-thansuccessful 1975 titular film started shouting out comedic lines during the movie. This aspect of the show is now dubbed “audience participation” (AP). For each production, a set of lines is determined to
provide maximum comedic effect on its audience. For instance, the SDS show features a slew of Stevensspecific lines in addition to the traditional commentary. According to AP member Greg Mercado, “The best thing about Rocky is that it’s crazy, and nobody cares.” Another unique aspect of the shadowcast is “Trixies,” who personify the giant lips and dance to the opening number, “Science Fiction.” The story follows recently engaged couple Janet (Kayleigh Lassonde) and Brad (Jimmy Sweeney) as they find themselves at the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Eddie Albright). Once there, they meet a whole crew of strange characters who excite and perturb them. Freshman Kayleigh Las-
sonde said that she related a lot to her character, Janet. She auditioned for the show on a whim, and when she joined the cast, she knew nothing about the show. Just like Janet, she was thrust into a crazy new world and learned to love it. “I discovered a lot about myself. The whole experience was really empowering,”said Lassonde. Eddie Albright, who played Frank-N-Furter, a “Sweet Transvestite from Sensational, Transylvania,” and a mad scientist, rated his experience with Rocky as extremely positive, too. According to Albright, the show”brings out the best in people” with how well it immerses the audience. Albright and the rest of the cast and crew were excited
by how receptive the audience was this year. As the audience for Rocky and other shadowcasts is growing, producer Kevin Alvarez is forming a new RSO for these shows. Alvarez encourages Stevens students to “come see the spring shadowcast or even audition for it because as we become a new RSO, we will need fans
and new members.” The success of previous spring shadowcasts (“Mulan” and “South Park”) is evidence that there is an interest in these shows, and if the two “sold out” showings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are anything to go by, this new group will have no trouble in finding an audience for their productions.
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on campus, hoboken, and beyond Debate
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di was first to reply, saying that an ideal SGA is one where students can come to for solutions. “We want the SGA to be an organization where anyone can come to with anything,” said Raimondi. “We want people to have a say in how our school is shaped, especially with things like the ten year plan.” Hunt had a similar view, saying “The ideal SGA is one that is respected by the students and the administration… If a student respects the SGA in that they know about it and they understand it, they’ll know they have a voice in the direction of our school.” The candidates proceed-
ed to answer several questions about how the SGA should conduct itself and its relationship to the student body. Members of the audience were also allowed to ask questions. One student posed a question to Raimondi about Boken, a festival he has promised to bring back if elected, asking what he would do if it the student body decided it would like to see SGA resources be used elsewhere. “If people don’t want Boken, we won’t have Boken,” said Raimondi. “But I’ve talked to a lot of people and it seems that’s what people want.” Hunt responded, “I want to take a step back and see we’ve got this lump sum of money to do whatever we want with… I want to take a step back and see what the students want to do.”
When giving closing remarks, both candidates shared not just how they want to improve the SGA, but why they want to be cabinet members to begin with. “We want to help shape Stevens; we want to give Stevens as much as it’s given us,” said Raimondi. “It’s like when you graduate from high school and you look back and you wish you did this, this, and this... If I’m elected, I have this unique opportunity to go back and really optimize what we did as a Cabinet, as a Senate, and as an SGA as a whole,” said Hunt. Voting is open for all undergraduate students, and can be done by visiting stevens.edu/vote. Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, November 7.
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Photos courtesy of SITTV Moderator Shane Arlington (above) selects a question from the audience (below).
SITTV’s doorway sign stolen, Stevens Forensics Team forms unknown vandal(s) still at large by NAMANKITA RANA Staff Writer
by KHAYYAM SALEEM Staff Writer
SITTV’s iconic black doorway sign above the entrance on the side of Humphreys Hall was stolen. According to a report by Tyler Romeo, General Manager of SITTV, it went missing some time over the weekend, between Friday, October 30 and Sunday, November 1. It was likely removed some time on Friday as part of some Halloween mischief. The sign was nailed into the wooden doorframe, but loosely enough that it could be removed without any special tools or crowbars. The culprit could have re-
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moved it by hand. Romeo said that SITTV currently does not have any known enemies with any motive to sabotage the organization. The sign would not be too expensive to replace, however construction and installation of a new sign will
have to be done through the Stevens Physical Plant, which could bring the total up to a few hundred dollars. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of the sign, Romeo encourages people to contact him at tromeo@ stevens.edu.
American Chemical Society goes “Back to Basics” to create homemade slimey compounds
The Stevens Forensics Team held its first interest meeting last Wednesday in the Fielding Room on the third floor of the Howe Center. The team is headed by Stevens student Jimmy Raleigh, who has been involved with speech and debate for a few years now. The team would be the first of its kind at Stevens. The Forensics Team’s
mission is simple: to draw like-minded students who have a passion for Model UN, debate, or just public speaking in general, and give them a place where they can hone and perfect their craft, as well as compete against others. Because the club is in its formative stage, the team may lean towards being more of a Model UN-esque club or a traditional debate team. Either way, the possibilities of having proper training sessions and going to na-
tional conferences are very much there. Although paperwork is still being filled out with the administration and nothing is finalized yet, the Forensics Team will fill a niche for those interested in improving or continuing to improve their public speaking skills and general knowledge of the world. For more information, keep an eye out for more flyers as the club goes through the final stages of RSO approval by the Stevens administration.
MESA joins Stevens as the newest ethnic organization on campus by KHAYYAM SALEEM Staff Writer
Stevens has a wide variety of different ethnic clubs and organizations. Among them are the Indian Undergraduate Association (IUA), Filipino Association of Stevens Tech. (FAST), Polish American Culture Society (PACS), and several others. Now, the newest ethnic organization to join the other RSOs is the Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA). MESA just kicked off its inaugural year recently. Like the rest of the ethnic organizations on campus, MESA
aims to build a community of people who have a similar culture and background, so that their members may feel more comfortable and further develop their understanding of their own culture. Members will also help the other students at Stevens learn what the Middle Eastern culture is like. President Stephanie Sayegh, currently a sophomore, started the group because she wanted an ethic organization that represented her own culture, in addition to the various other organizations she joined in during freshman year to become exposed to different cultures and tra-
ditions. “As a freshman at the club fair, I noticed that many other ethnicities were represented besides those from the Middle East, which… was not very surprising to me. But as the year went on, and I noticed how these ethnic organizations brought students together and let them bond about their culture with each other, I found myself wanting that for all those Middle Eastern students that felt like they couldn’t express their own culture on this campus.” To learn more about the Middle Eastern Student Association, contact Stephanie Sayegh at ssayegh@stevens.edu.
WCPR loses some equipment in scheduled power outage by DENNIS STEWART Business Manager
Photos by Tarik Kdiry
On Wednesday, November 4th, the American Chemical Society of Stevens hosted their Back to Basics event, held in EAS 222, filled with learning, fun, and of course goo. With some ambition and lots of food coloring, attendees were able to create colorful goo and phosphorescent slime to enjoy in every light!
Power was shut off in Davis and Hayden Halls as part of a scheduled outage on the morning of Saturday, October 31. Unbeknownst to organizations in Jacobus Hall, the Student Center also lost power, pulling
WCPR off the air and damaging equipment. The outage lasted from roughly 7:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Some of WCPR’s older hardware—fans in a server, a hard drive, and two computer monitors in Studio A—broke as a result. “Dean Nilsen offered to speak with Physical Plant and reimburse us for the
equipment lost. Student Life has been helpful every step of the way,” said Andy Waldron, WCPR General Manager. “It’s funny: we had an mishap and went off air October 31 a year ago, during Rocky [Horror Picture Show], but it’s unrelated to what happened this weekend.”
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“just a job.” I know I’ll be able to get something. But I really, really have to start answering these difficult questions inside me to really hone in and isolate what my goals and aspirations are. I have answers, but I don’t
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know if they are ones that I will approve of now, tomorrow, and ten years from now. I used to worry incessantly about it, and people told me not to. “Too soon,” they’d say. Well, yesterday’s tomorrow is now today, and my life’s future now rests on the decisions of the immediate moment. We as seniors are all
in this rut and burdened with loads of classwork and projects on top of it all. We all need to do ourselves a favor and take a good long moment to think about these questions, and help hone our paths to tomorrow. There is no path but the one we carve for ourselves. Make sure yours is one you’re proud of, now and tomorrow.
Girl Talk
Why being a “girly-girl” doesn’t make you less of a feminist
by NAMANKITA RANA Freshman Undecided Engineering Major
I am a self-proclaimed girly girl. I love shopping and makeup, I read up on fashion and runway trends like it’s my second job (why isn’t it, honestly?), and I am always way more comfortable in a skirt and heels than in jeans and sneakers. I’ve been relatively lowmaintenance for the last few months because: 1) engineering work trumps pretty much everything else, and 2) I also really like to sleep. However, the few times that I’ve been able to doll up as much as I’d like, I’ve received some… well, interesting reactions. Most of them are very positive and harmless, mind you. But every now and then, I do get a few cocked eyebrows, a sort of “what are you so dressed up for?”, even an occasional “are you dressed up for a boy...?” (because no, of course, I couldn’t want to
dress up just for myself, right?). And from whom do I get these comments? Other girls, usually. I’m very secure in who I am, and my duality as both a girly girl and a feminist. But for argument’s sake, it’s an interesting question to consider: can someone be a girly girl and still be a feminist? I personally, enjoy those “girly” pastimes because they are what give me confidence and I genuinely enjoy indulging in them. But some hardcore sects of feminism would argue that my girlishness undermines feminism’s pursuit—that makeup or pretty clothes are either designed for the male gaze or are merely a pathetic and destructive perpetuation of gender archetypes. I understand where this viewpoint comes from, and it’s certainly not without its merits. Arguably, as a girly girl, I am pandering to society’s views of what a girl should behave and dress like—many of which can be harmful and destructive to women’s collective self esteem. Saying that women cannot occupy traditionally feminine qualities is just as oppressive as forcing them to. The whole
fight for gender equality is not about eliminating those choices—rather, it’s merely about expanding the pool of possibilities of what it means to be a woman. Women who refuse to conform to the cookie cutter female image offered to us by Western civilization should not suffer for doing so. But at the same time, those who embrace the status quo of femininity shouldn’t be punished, either. Liking pink, drinking Starbucks, or reading Vogue magazine doesn’t make you dumb or ditzy, and it doesn’t make you a bad feminist—provided you aren’t looking down on anyone else either. You should never be made to feel inferior because of your looks, gender, sexuality or race—and yes, this goes for men, too! Feminism, above all, is a movement to achieve economic, political, social and cultural equality, and its ultimate goal is that all men and women are free to express who they are at all times. So whether you’re a girly girl, a tomboy, or somewhere in between, nothing makes you any less a feminist than anyone else. As long as you’re for equal rights for all—you’re more than welcome on board.
Not With Those Shoes
Fall essentials and experimentation
by HOPE BRANDES
Sophomore Visual Arts & Technology Major
The weather seems a bit confused lately (seriously, it’s November and I’m sweating) but that doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to be! Not sure what to wear in the colder months? I’ve got you covered with my Fall 2015 essentials. Let’s just say it: plaid. Plaid is never not a fall essential. Flannel and pumpkin spice lattes are the very definition of fall, and this year is no exception. Of course, the plaid buttondown is always a welcome fallback, but this year I’m especially loving plaid skirts and dresses. Gap and Abercrombie have some cute miniskirts, and I’ve been dying to get my hands on a plaid shift dress. Plaid is in no way a gendered trend though; flannel will always be in for the guys and plaid scarves go either way too! I’ve already given the spotlight to turtlenecks in their own article, but I can’t overstate how great they are. I mean, warm and stylish—who knew function and fashion were working together now? For guys, a turtlenecked sweater looks great under a leather motorcycle or bomber jacket. For the ladies, don’t be afraid to try big, chunky cowl necks or the more modern mock-neck. Both make great layering pieces. Right down that ally is
the perfect fall sweater. Sweaters are great because they’re warm and cozy. You can wear them with nearly anything, and you can get them basic or patterned and wild. The sky’s the limit here. Looking for something casual? Try a loose brown or gray crew neck sweater with a pair of jeans and riding boots. Want something more exciting? Look for a patterned or textured sweater in bold colors, pair it over a slim skirt and add tights and heels or boots. You know what I just can’t get enough of this season? Vests. I often find myself wanting something to throw over a plain sweater or turtleneck that
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will add texture without hiding what’s underneath. The puffer vest is definitely a tried and true way to go: the 11th Commandment states, “Thou shalt commit no fashion faux pas in thine J. Crew Excursion vest.” But there are dressier ways to go, too. Fur vests are very hot right now, especially faux shearling, and the green utility vest hasn’t quit yet either. Currently I’m lusting after the J. Crew fleece vest in golden hickory. I just can’t talk about fall without talking about shoes. I mean, what’s better than a cute boot? More cute boots? Over-the-knee
boots have been becoming more popular the last few seasons, and my Sam Edelman Pierce booties will always be my favorite, but lately riding boots seem to be giving way to midi boots. Not quite kneehigh and not quite ankle, I would definitely invest in a nice pair of black Chelsea boots as a classic wardrobe staple. For the guys looking to dress up their look, try a low leather boot in brown or black. I also like the loafer revival for both genders. This season I’ve been wearing my silver Coach loafers nearly every day (hint: I got them on sale at Marshalls!). Okay, here’s my guilty pleasure shoe for the approaching cold months: Furry Bearpaws. Yes, the Snooki shoe. I know—how could I possibly be telling you it’s a good idea to dress like the Jersey Shore munchkin? First off, fur is totally in right now. Furry shoes are a great way to add texture to an outfit, so not only are you on trend, but you’ll be super warm, too! I never wanted to get into Uggs since everyone and their grandmother has a pair, but there’s no denying how functional they are for winter; so I love a good Uggs alternative. Bearpaw and Koolaburra are my favorites and I’m all about the furry Bearpaw Boetis right now. Finally, you can’t have the perfect fall look without the perfect cold accessories. From jackets to hats, sometimes the outerwear makes the outfit. A classic essential for girls or guys would be a dark, solid color wool peacoat. This season, try something a little more daring like a patterned coat or big furry hat. Fall is the best time to experiment in rich colors and bold patterns.
WCPR ReWrite
THE NEW STYLE: Week of November 2, 2015
by ANDY WALDRON
Thanks to the advent of music recording software that’s as accessible as the channels to distribute the latest Hot Track, it’s seemingly easy to drown in the river of new tunes these days. Here are some choice cuts from your friendly neighborhood college radio general manager in case you need a life-preserver: “Sandra’s Smile” by Blood Orange We already got an idea of the striking political nature of Dev Hynes’s new material four months back with the ten minute narrative collage, “Do You
See My Skin Through the Frames,” ushered in with social media commentary before he took a rest from his accounts. But who could predict how well he could succinctly express the frustration from a) modern genocide b) media coverage c) the silence of allies and d) his own experience? Employing a mournful falsetto relaying personal accounts over record scratches, Dev proves that it’s one thing to shine a light on an issue; it’s another to be an active participant; and it’s a whole other prospect to transcend both and force the listener to be a witness. “Ch-Ching” by Chairlift “Have we met before?” This is a question members Caroline Po-
lachek and Patrick Wimberly of Chairlift might encounter again, this time around with the release of “Ch-Ching”--the first thing we’ve directly heard from the duo since 2012’s underrated “Something.” After a variety of appearances on works by Das Racist (RIP), Beyoncé, and a solo project, the duo emerge bruised and victorious with a track that doubles down on infectiousness and empowerment, making 27-99-23 the new 1738. “Roked” - Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood, and the Rajasthan Express An Israeli composer, a Radiohead member, and a group of Indian musicians--- that has got to be some kind of collaboration bingo. Thankful-
ly, from the snippet of Paul Thomas Anderson’s documentary of the album and press releases, we’re seeing this album appear as a snapshot of full immersion in each of the participants’s cultures, rather than something that Greenwood describes as “rock bands half-heartedly dabbling in world music-- itself a slightly greasy term.” “Roked” only further pushes this concept; a hypnotic three minutes that make you want to learn about the experiences behind the hand drums and drum machines. “Vestiges” by Martin Courtney The lead singer and guitarist of Real Estate looks back so often that you’d think he’d have a neck problem. Work-
ing with Woods’s Jarvis Taveniere, who builds a clear window to the songwriter’s “cracked car parks,” “black mold basements,” and general ruminating on growing up in the time of instant nostalgia, Courtney reads off a litany of landmarks from his youth, coasting on the vibes that made “Horizon” and “Navigator” such highlights of “Atlas.” “Angels” by Chance the Rapper (featuring Saba) Chance the Rapper’s first song commercially released under his name feels like a victory lap; two provocative, genrepushing mixtapes and an album later, the artist brings it back home, celebrating with those who are lucky to be alive in
his time, and paying respect to those that aren’t. Taking friend and frequent collaborator Saga along for the ride, they cruise through a “city so damn great,” questioning success and religion, and blasting the horns all the way so everyone can hear. When I was showing this to fellow WCPR staff, Dylan Praul, he nonchalantly explained exactly what makes the rapper so accessibly powerful in the process: “He sounds so happy on every song he’s on.” Not only that, but anyone who listens can’t help but put on a smile themselves. Be sure to check out these and other staff selections over at the WCPR Spotify page: play.spotify.com/user/ wcpr
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Letter to the Editor
Compass One: worse than Sodexo? Today, I fully came to understand something that I knew in my head, but never really thought about: Stevens Dining Services does not care about you. The cause is clear—they have no reason to. Those who are forced to purchase meal plans are captive customers. We have no recourse; it’s not like we can just stop going to their establishments. What brought this letter about was simple: I walked out of Pierce with
some food. Like many of us, I was used to the previous setup where takeout was fine. The worker was quite rude, and when I decided to press the issue, they grabbed my food, brought it back into Pierce, and called a manager over—two, actually. It’s obvious in hindsight that they wanted to gang up on me, so to speak. The managers argued quite vicariously. Not once did they attempt to reconcile the situation in a positive way. They most
certainly never made me feel like a valued customer. It is clear that they went in with no intention of trying to make me happy—they just wanted to “win” the argument, to “put me in my place.” Needless to say, this is not acceptable customer service. I left feeling absolutely dreadful. If I had a choice, I would never go to this establishment again. No restaurant that makes their customers feel awful ever stays
open for long… except ones with captive audiences. No one likes being captive. This is what separates them from other restaurants—other restaurants are forced to compete for their customers’ loyalty. In a free market, Pierce would never exist. Not to mention the mysterious disappearance of Washington Street Wednesdays… I think they are just hoping we will forget. The good news is that
there’s a way out, and it’s not off-campus housing (though that’s another way). There is a bill currently in committee in the New Jersey Senate, A2811, that would ban the practice of forcing students to purchase meal plans. It has already
passed the Assembly. If you, the reader, permanently reside in the State of New Jersey, I urge you to contact your state Senator and demand that they push this bill through committee. Contact info can be found at www.njleg.state.nj.us
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Why Matt Hunt won “the Debate” The SGA presidential debate Wednesday night was hardly a debate. For those who didn’t see it, most of the night was spent with the two tickets agreeing with eachother on virtually every point. Vinny Raimondi must have used the phase “I agree with Matt” a dozen times or more. The only time there was some real contention was when the topic of Boken and the other “festivals” on campus came up, and even there the only dissent was about how to approach polling the students to determine
if Boken should be brought back. Both candidates were adamant that it was imperative to glean the student body’s desires prior to funding Boken or another such event. Where they differed was that Matt was staunchly against the idea of polling about bringing Boken back, where it was hard to tell if Vinny was suggesting that the poll he wanted to run would be as openended as Matt’s. So if both of the tickets were essentially in agreement, how can anybody declare a winner? Here’s how. The
point was raised that Vinny and his runningmate Jacob are both in what was called by another member of the audience “their typical graduating semester.” Vinny explained that he is staying on another semester to finish his master’s degree, and after a bit of a tiff it came out that Dean Nilsen gave a greenlight to his continued involvement. Jacob, on the other hand, would need to be replaced after a single semester as VP if that ticket wins. Setting aside the questions of whether this is
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truly permissible under the SGA constitution or bylaws, there exist several logistical issues with Vinny and Jacob’s ticket. If elected, Jacob can only serve as VP for a single semester. After that point, there will either need to be an emergency election or an appointment – either way, the student body isn’t getting the elected VP for the full duration of the year. According to Vinny Wednesday night, he will be finishing his master’s degree in the fall, and therefore the spring 2017 semester neither the previous
President nor Vice President will be around to provide any kind of guidance for the new cabinet. As an outsider to the SGA, I don’t know how much the second point will really affect whoever is elected President in 2016, but the first issue alone is in large part why Matt Hunt and Jess Smith won Wednesday night’s debate. As I mentioned, Vinny spent a lot of the evening saying “I agree with Matt,” and while Matt did on occasion say the same of Vinny, it seemed that more of
the original content was coming from the incumbent ticket. If both tickets agree on virtually every point, where the only real “debate” was about the phrasing of a student-body poll about on-campus events, why should anyone vote for the ticket that will, by necessity, be less able to act on its goals and fulfill its promises? This past year has been an interesting and exciting one for the Student Government Association at Stevens, and I can envision no brighter future for the SGA than Matt Hunt and Jess Smith.
Varsity Sports
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No. 13 women’s soccer gains top spot, Empire 8 Championships on campus this weekend by STEPHANIE BASILE Guest Contributor
This weekend Stevens is hosting the Empire 8 Championships in both women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. Actually, the majority of the fall sports teams are competing in or have competed in the Empire 8 Championships this year. To make it to the Empire 8 Athletic Conference, a team must finish the season in the top four spots in the league. To host the tournament, the team must finish as the top seed. Most Stevens sports teams are members of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference, which is akin to Rutgers be-
ing part of the Big 10. The Empire 8 consists of eight other schools (including Stevens): Ithaca College, Nazareth College, St. John Fisher College, Houghton College, Hartwick College, Elmira College, Utica College, and
Alfred University. Both women’s soccer and volleyball have earned the top spot in their respective leagues, earning the opportunity to host the conference at Stevens. Women’s soccer is 7-0-1 (wins/losses/ties)
in conference play and will play Houghton on Friday at 7 p.m. on in the first round of the tournament. Women’s volleyball is undefeated in conference play, 8-0 against conference opponents. The first game in their tourna-
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ment will be Saturday at 12 p.m. in the Schaefer Athletic Center against Elmira. What’s on the line for the women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, field hockey, and men’s soccer competing in their conference tournaments at Ithaca this weekend? A trip to the NCAA tournament. The Empire 8 champions get an automatic bid to the national tournament. This is an opportunity for these athletes to represent Stevens on a national stage. The winner of the first round of games will advance to play a second game—the championship game—on the following day, Saturday at 7 p.m. for women’s soccer and Sunday at 12 p.m. for women’s volleyball.
Tobin, Horner, DeHaven collect Empire 8 honors SSI – Sophomore libero Sydni Horner and junior outside hitter Mary Tobin of the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team claimed Empire 8 Conference Player of the Year and Libero/ Defensive Specialist of the Year honors Wednesday. Head coach Glenn DeHaven and his staff were named E8 Coaching Staff of the Year, the third straight year they have collected that honor. The staff has led the Ducks to a 21-11 mark, including the No. 1 seed in this weekend’s Empire 8 Conference Championship. Tobin was also named to First Team All-E8 for third consecutive year, and leads the Ducks with
375 kills. The Boothwyn, Pa. native became the third person in program history to reach 1,000 career kills and 1,000 career digs earlier this year. Last season, Horner was named Second Team AllE8 while also collecting Rookie of the Year honors. This season, Horner joined Tobin on the first team, leading the E8 with 626 digs. Against Western Connecticut State University, the Columbia, Md. native recorded her 1,000th career dig, and is one of 10 others to reach that mark. Junior Christina Sciarra and sophomore Brianna Evans were named Second Team All-E8, and it is the first all-conference honor for either of
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them. Sciarra is second on the club with 305 kills, and was named to the all-tournament team at the Greyhound Classic and Ducks Classic earlier in the year. Evans is third
on the team with 204 kills, and last fall was named Empire 8 Conference Championship Most Valuable Player. Additionally, sophomore Emilee Erickson
was the Stevens recipient of the Sportswoman of the Year, an award given to one player from each team who emphasizes the ideas of competing with honor and integrity.
ON DECK IN SPORTS
Friday MEN’S SOCCER vs HOUGHTON COLLEGE, 2 p.m., Ithaca, NY
WRESTLING vs DAY ONE, 4 p.m., Ithaca, NY
MEN’S SWIMMING
vs NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, 5 p.m., New York, NY
FIELD HOCKEY vs ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE, 6 p.m., Ithaca, NY
WOMEN’S SWIMMING vs NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, 6 p.m., New York, NY
MEN’S FENCING vs NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 6 p.m., New York, NY
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Field hockey places three on all-conference teams
MEN’S FENCING vs UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, 6 p.m., New York, NY
MEN’S FENCING vs COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, 6 p.m., New York, NY
MEN’S FENCING vs PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, 7 p.m., New York, NY
WOMEN’S SOCCER vs HOUGHTON COLLEGE, 7 p.m., Hoboken, NJ Stevens Sports Information
Stevens Sports Information
SSI – Senior Kaitlyn Astel of the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s basketball team was named preseason Third Team AllAmerican by d3hoops.com Tuesday. Astel becomes the first player in program history to be named to the preseason All-American team, and was the only player from the Empire 8 Conference chosen to any of the five teams.
The Staten Island, N.Y. native led the Ducks in points per game (16.3), rebounds per game (6.6), and steals (37) last season. Astel was named E8 player of the year and was First Team All-E8, First Team All-Region by d3hoops. com, and was First Team All-Met Division III. Astel and the Ducks open their season on November 15 against New York University.
SSI – Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey senior Dailyn Brook and junior Nolie Prouty were named First Team All-Empire 8 Conference Wednesday, while sophomore Victoria Alvarez was named to the second team. Additionally, senior Briana DeGraaf was named Stevens’ Sportswoman of the Year, an award given to one player from each team who emphasizes the ideas of competing with honor and integrity. Brook scored 10 goals to go along with six assists
in 17 starts this season, marking the fourth time in as many years that Brook finished top-two on the team in scoring. Brook also cemented her name into the record books when she became the Ducks all-time leading scorer last month. Prouty served as the Ducks primary table-setter, leading the team and the conference with 11 assists this season. The mark was the fourth most in the history of the program for a single season, and combined with seven goals, placed Prouty third on the
team with 25 points. Alvarez served as the Ducks primary scoring option this fall, leading the team with 11 goals and 29 points to go along with seven assists. Alvarez’s three multi-goal games also led the Ducks, while she was one of just five players to start all 18 games. Brook, Prouty, Alvarez, and the rest of the Ducks will return to action Friday where they’ll face St. John Fisher College in the semifinal of the E8 Championship in Ithaca.
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Club Sports CREW STEVENS REC – Stevens Crew participated in the Fall Metropolitan Championships Regatta in New Rochelle, New York on Saturday, October 31st 2015. The Team entered in a Men’s Varsity 4, Women’s Varsity 4, Men’s Varsity 8, Men’s Novice 8 and a Women’s Novice 4. Overall there were twenty eight rowers and three coxswains that partic-
ICE HOCKEY STEVENS REC – The Ducks looked to bounce back from Friday’s tough loss in their second game of the weekend and headed to the Ice Hutch to take on the Fordham Rams Sunday night. As play be-
ICE HOCKEY STEVENS REC – On Friday, October 30th, the Stevens Ducks faced off against NJIT. NJIT was off to a quick start, scoring the first goal thirty seconds into the game. Halfway through the period, NJIT scored a shorthanded goal, but the Ducks’
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Championships Summary
11.5.15 ipated and represented Stevens Crew. The Ducks had a strong performance against Manhattan College, Stony Brook University, Iona College, Fairfield University and Fordham University. The Stevens club held their own as they raced against Division I rowing teams. The Ducks beat boats in all but one race, which was unfortunately lost
by mere inches. Both the novice boats, despite never racing before, did very well and beat one boat each by several boat lengths. Both the Women’s Novice 4 and the Men’s Novice 8 were able to grab 3rd place in their heat. The best race of the day was the Women’s Varsity 4. They were able to keep in line with Fairfield University for the first
vs Fordham University
11.5.15 gan, Fordham captured the lead early in the first and held it for much of the game. The Ducks entered the second period determined to score, speeding up the game and continuing to fire pucks at the net to
even the score. Their efforts came to fruition about mid-way through the period with a goal from #4 Eric Heinowitz, assisted by #12 Greg Caminneci and #3 Victor Bech-Hansen. The Ducks remained de-
11.5.15 player Mike Ferris answered with a goal. The remainder of the first period was fairly even. At the end of the second period, NJIT scored again, this time on the power play. The Ducks came out strong for the third period and were able to kill off
500 meters before the opposing team began to creep into the lead. The women’s Varsity four took second by less than a boat length, mere seconds. The Stevens Crew team members were all very pleased with the results and had a great experience. The team looks forward to future regatta’s and continues to improve in the meantime.
termined and powered through the third period which game to a close, both teams still tied at 1. The Ducks played an exciting overtime, but ultimately lost late in the 5 minutes to finish with a final score of 2-1.
vs NJIT two penalties, but were unable to cash in on a power play opportunity. The Ducks continued to fight and Greg Caminneci scored a goal with only four minutes remaining. The goal was assisted by Andrew MacInnes and AJ Bruce. NJIT responded
with a late goal of their own though and the Ducks took another penalty. With only minutes remaining, the Ducks pulled their goalie, but NJIT was able to score an empty net goal. The Ducks fell to NJIT with a final score of 5-2.
ON DECK IN
CLUB SPORTS Ice Hockey November 6 Seton Hall University Crew November 7 New York University Ultimate Frisbee November 7 Fall Brawl Tournament Ice Hockey November 8 Hofstra University Ice Hockey
November 13 Suffolk Community College
Men’s Volleyball
November 14 Adult Tournament
Women’s Volleyball November 15 Rutgers University Men’s Volleyball November 21 Bloomsburg Tournament Ice Hockey
November 21 Kings Point
Ice Hockey
December 4 Yale
Women’s Volleyball December 6 Rider University Men’s Volleyball December 6 Stevens Varsity Tournament Ice Hockey
December 12 Yale
FACILITY HOURS MISSION STATEMENT Monday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday Closed
All information sourced from: www.stevensrec.com
The Stevens Institute of Technology Club Sports Program, consistent with Intercollegiate Athletics and the Institute’s mission, strives to provide leadership and recreational opportunities to the student body of the Institute, in order for them to enhance their knowledge and skills in a specific sport of interest, while at the same time retaining social, cognitive and physical experiences. Stevens provides funding for Club Sports to provide resources, assistance and guidance to the individual clubs. Each club is formed, developed, governed and administered by the student membership of that particular club and overseen by the Club Sports staff, their advisor and/or their coach. Any questions regarding the policies and procedures of the club sport program should be directed to John Maurizi, Director of Campus Recreation at john.maurizi@ stevens.edu.
Campus Bulletin
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Events
GBM Times
Friday Nov. 06 Game Jam VI by SGDC, 7 p.m., Lieb 318 Chess Tournament, 5 p.m., Babbio 110 Fall Voice Recital, 7 p.m., Music Room 4th Floor Howe Mongolian Chop Squad with Anime Club, 9 p.m., Burchard 118 S’Mores & Hot Cider, 7 p.m., SigNu Backyard with Sigma Delta Tau Churro Night w/ APO, 9 p.m. DaD Show Biz Quiz, 9 p.m., Jacobus Lounge with EC Saturday Nov. 07 SGDC Epic LAN #1, 9 p.m., Babbio 122 SUMAC Concert, 6:30 p.m., Jacobus Lounge Sunday Nov. 08 RHA Sunday Breakfast, 11 a.m., Hayden Lounge Jets vs Jaguars by EC, 12 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 10 Eco Product Making with SAVE, 9 p.m., Hayden Lounge Pizza and Bowling, 9 p.m., Bowling Alley Wednesday Nov. 11 Pi in the Face, 1 p.m., Schaefer Lawn, Tau Beta Pi Rocket Launch, 2 p.m., TBD, AIAA Hoboken Climbing Open Hours, 3 p.m., SCMC Career Workshop w/ Stryker Rep, 3:30 p.m., Babbio 122 with BMES Road to Becoming an Emergency Physician, 5 p.m., X119 with AED Drag Race/Fashion Show., 9 p.m., Hayden Lounge, Torch Alliance Vim Day, 9 p.m., EAS 222, SCSC Mocktails, 9:15 p.m., Jacobus lounge, Panhel Thursday Nov. 12 Alpha Phi Sorority Interest Meeting, 5 p.m., Skyline Dinner with M. Culver, 6 p.m., Jacobus Lounge, Women’s Program Arcadia, 9 p.m., DeBaun Karaoke Night, 9 p.m., Jacobus Lounge, FAST Friday Nov. 13 Fresh Comedians, 6 p.m., Jacobus Lounge, Stand-up Society Nutella Night, 6 p.m., Babbio Atrium, Italian Club
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ARTS/MUSIC ETHNIC ENTERTAINMENT OTHER
UPCOMING SPECIAL LIGHTING Credit: Empire State Realty Trust
Nov. 09
Nov. 11
Nov. 17
GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards
Veteran’s Day
March of Dimes and World Prematurity Day
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Off Center Writing Meeting, 5 p.m., P 216 SGA Senate Meeting, 7 p.m., Babbio 122
SATURDAY SUNDAY
Off Center Writing Meeting, 5 p.m., P 216 SITTV, 5 p.m., Red Door outside Humphreys KSA, 8:45 p.m., Babbio 210 ANS, 9 p.m., Babbio 220
MONDAY
ESC, 9 p.m., Babbio 122 Knitting Club, 9 p.m., Babbio 204 Italian Club, 9 p.m., Babbio 220 Rotaract, 9 p.m., Babbio 221 AIAA, 9 p.m., Babbio 319 College Republicans, 9 p.m., Babbio 320 NSBE/BSU, 9 p.m., Babbio 321 Irish Association, 9 p.m., Kidde 360 Off Center Improv Practice, 9 p.m., Peirce 116 The Stute, 9 p.m., Jacobus 212A
TUESDAY
SHRC Minibots, 1 p.m., Babbio 319 AEC, 4 p.m., Kidde 350 Archery Club, 8 p.m., Athletic Training Center EC, 8:45 p.m., Peirce 216 Christian Fellowship, 9 p.m.., Babbio 104 StevensTHON, 9 p.m., Babbio 110 Feel Good, 9 p.m., Babbio 320 Investment Club, 9 p.m., Babbio 321 Torch Alliance, 9 p.m., Peirce 218 WCPR, 9:30 p.m., Basement of Jacobus TECHnique, 9:30 p.m., Jacobus Dance Studio
WEDNESDAY
The Stute Layout, 5 p.m., Jacobus 212A C2GS LANs, 9 p.m., Babbio 122 MESA, 9 p.m., Babbio 202 CSA, 9 p.m., Babbio 210 AAEES, 9 p.m., Babbio 219 SASE, 9 p.m., Babbio 221 EWB, 9 p.m., Babbio 310 ESW, 9 p.m., Babbio 320 SWiCS, 9 p.m., Babbio 321 SPS, 9 p.m., Burchard 430 S[CS]C, 9 p.m., EAS 230 Off Center Writing Meeting, 9 p.m., P 220 SUMAC, 9 p.m., Morton 105 Stevens Stand-Up Society, 5 p.m., Peirce 126 Chess Club, 5 p.m., Babbio 110 Anime Club, 9 p.m., Burchard 118
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