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Stevens’ Police eduDr. Curtis Carlson stresses cates campus in active innovation in education shooter protocols as part of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

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by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Staff Writer

Stevens Institute of Technology President Nariman Farvardin welcomed Dr. Curtis Carlson to serve as the next lecturer in the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series this past Wednesday.

Students, faculty and members of the Stevens and larger Hoboken community gathered in DeBaun Auditorium where they were welcomed first by Dr. Farvardin, who noted that Dr. Carlson joins a host of noteworthy lecturers including General Michael V Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, Shar-

min Mossavar-Rahmani, Chief Investment Officer of Private Wealth Management Group at Goldman Sachs, and Dr. John Holdren, Assistant to President Obama for Science and Technology. President Farvardin noted that after hearing Dr. Carlson lecture over 4 years ago, he knew he was going to have him visit Stevens in the future.

Dr. Carlson stepped onto the stage and presented the audience with the topic of focus: innovation and education. As the former President and CEO of SRI International, a nonprofit research and development company that works with government agencies, businesses, start-ups and nonprofit foundations in the areas of re-

search and development, technology solutions and consulting, Dr. Carlson stressed the critical role that innovation plays, which he defined as the “delivery of new, sustainable value to society.”

Innovation is commonly mistaken to represent creativity or invention, so Dr. Carlson offered the analogy of the ketchup bottle to make the distinction. Ketchup bottles, in their rudimentary forms, are difficult at the end of their lives as most of the ketchup gets stuck at the bottom, requiring a tremendous shaking, slapping effort to remove the remains. However, the innovation of the “inverted” ketchup

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SDS and Theta Alpha Phi perform “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” ber “Cantata for a First Date,” featuring the entire cast, at the beginning – the first date.

“Cantata” described everyone’s mind prior to a first date. From dieting to makeup for women, to shaving and hair for men, the focus on the song was built up to ringing the doorbell. Each side in relationships described their similar inner thoughts: they each hoped that they would impress the other person and that the other person would meet some of their dreams. Later numbers in the act focused on issues after a relationship forms in the humorous way.

In “Satisfaction Guaranteed,” the play explored couples not being satisfied during sex. The

play’s solution: hire a consulting agency to mediate between the couple. The act ended with “Wedding Vows” which described some of the “unforgotten commitments” that come with marriage.

In the second act, the play described the issues associated with relationships from marriage until death. In “Whatever Happened to Baby’s Parents?”, the song describes the issue in which parents’ lives become consumed by having a child. To outsiders, they have lost their past interests and their only pastime is caring for their child.

The next number, “Sex and

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Stevens Dramatic Society partnered with Theta Alpha Phi – the theater honor society –for a performance of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” under direction of David Zimmerman. “I Love You…” featured multiple independent scenes describing love through dating, marriage, death, and every part in between. This was the fifth year that a fall production has included current students, staff, and alumni.

The first act of the play focused on relationships prior to marriage with the first num-

This past week, Stevens police held two presentations to increase the knowledge of the community on what to do in the case of an active shooter. The training session was meant to empower the community to survive an active shooter event and to instill confidence for survival. “It is an unfortunate reality that the world we live in today is filled with acts of violence that are often highlighted in the media. Although it is very unlikely that you will be a victim of an Active Shooter attack we must all remain vigilant and prepared. Police officers train regularly to prepare for emergencies and rely on this training to react. In the case of an Active Shooter, the event is often over in 3-5 minutes, before the arrival of law enforcement. That is why Active Shooter Training is essential for all civilians to instill the confidence it requires to respond in a manner that can save your life and the lives of others. This training will empower you and give you the skills and confidence to survive if you are ever faced with an Active Shooter on or off campus. I would strongly encourage that all students, faculty and staff plan on attending future training sessions or contact the Campus Police Department to set up training for their groups,” stated Officer DiGenova.

The training stressed three steps Avoid,

Deny, and Defend. The first step is to Avoid, the preferred option, possible danger. By being aware of one’s surroundings, one could avoid potentially being stuck in a dangerous situation. People should have a plan ahead of time and to know possible escape routes.

If avoiding fails, the second step is to Deny. This means to deny the attacker access to one’s location. This can be accomplished by closing and locking doors, as well as putting up barricades with furniture or any other available material. Turning the lights off in a room and pretending that the room is empty is also a good tactic. Statistics show that an attacker will not waste time getting into a room, and instead, will proceed to move onto the next available room with easy access.

If the above steps fail and a victim is faced with the attacker, the final step is Defend. Victims are encouraged to fight back and take action. They have to be in the mentality that they have the right to defend themselves since their life is in imminent danger. People should take anything that is readily available to them, such as sharp objects like keys that can harm the attacker during a confrontation.

If victims are together, they should work together to overpower the shooter.

69% of cases are over in under five minutes and 60% end before police even arrive. Therefore, Stevens’ police stress training. Bystanders are actually the ini-

see Training • Page 6

Transportation update for those affected by train accident

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There are a number of updates on transportation systems. Stevens is providing shuttles between Secaucus Junction and campus, running every thirty minutes.

Secaucus shuttles will leave campus from the River Lot on Sinatra Drive. In addition to the afternoon shuttles, there is a morning shuttle from 6:00 am until 10:30 am, Monday through Friday.

Using public transportation is encouraged as opposed to parking cars on campus. If necessary, a temporary parking pass can be obtained from the Howe Center desk. Although parking is not guaranteed, with a pass you may park in River Lot on Sinatra Drive or in the Babbio Garage.

Other transportation options include the NJ PATH running in and out of Hoboken Terminal, New York Waterway ferries, Hudson Bergen Light Rail, Uber (accepts Duckbills) and Lyft.

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Cuisine Corner: Ali Baba

Women’s Volleyball wins

by TENY ODAIMI Staff Writer

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Goals and perfection

Geek chic

Field Hockey falls

Computer Science Club and Bloomberg talk

Did civilization end

Creative Space

OnPoint photospread

Letter to the Editor

Weekend Schedule

CAMPUS PULSE 4-5

NEWS 6-7

OPINION CONT’D 8-9

SPORTS 10

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Varsity Sports Scoreboard

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Opinion The Stute Editorial

Let’s talk about financial resources I know that we’re the innovation university, but I feel like sometimes trying something new can be too risky and expensive. This editorial is going to be a little negative (as I have been lately) but maybe we need some more Student Life advising and intervention when it comes to the Student Activity Fund and not smaller organizations’ budgeting practices.

I’m covering two very different topics in this article: big monetary amounts for large-scale events and smaller item purchases (under $200).

After briefly attending OnPoint, hearing of last year’s low Techfest turnout, and witnessing the second R.A.G.E. fail last October, I don’t think the SGA should fund any festivals or “experiments” greater than $15,000 – unless a vote by the undergraduate student body approves said expensive project by at least double the number of votes selected for a “None of the above” option AND then the coordinators should work closely with the Office of Student Life to plan a line-by-line break down of expenses.

I’m just so done with seeing large money-per-attendee ratios. I just really don’t think that students have enough experience to plan Techfest, Boken, and RAGE efficiently without any guidance. This isn’t an attack on any former chairs for these festivals – I just think that in the future, the undergraduate population should shift away from the whole mind-set of students independently running activities and encourage Stevens staff to help with bug initiatives.

I’d personally rather see a few more thousand towards expanding events that are already well-attended, such as Founder’s Day Ball. Better the experience and make it an unforgettable night (or turn it into an entireday of celebration).

Dozens of thousands of dollars from the SAF have been spent on events much of the student body attend, or care for. If Student Life helped with the organizing of these large events, maybe then there would be enough funds to allocate to organizations who need smaller amounts of money to make their clubs run

more smoothly, like practical things such as banners and food.

Meanwhile, I am annoyed by the suggestions made to me about taking an Uber to Shoprite and back – a less than $20 expense from our Advertisement Account to do a big soda run for The Stute. Someone told me that I shouldn’t be using financial resources on the uber when Stevens provides the shuttle. I just think this micromanaging should be the least of anyone’s worries considering how much SAF funding has been spent without yielding it’s value.

This is just a call for the SGA and Office of Student Life to figure out which expenses need more attention.

Lisa Mengotto Editor-in-Chief

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by AUDREY DSOUZA Freshman Undecided Business Major

“Do you feel different?” a few people asked me, rhetorically, after my birthday last week. Surprisingly, I do feel different. Not because of my age, but because I visited my high school last weekend for homecoming. Upon arrival, I hugged my band directors whom I hadn’t seen in seemingly forever.

I would have never, ever dared to do that three months ago. It was great to see familiar faces, watch our school win at football game (a rare occurrence), and reunite with marching band friends in the stands to play some tunes. All of them greeted me with warmth and enthusiasm, and asked for all the stories behind what they saw on Snapchat. I told them what they wanted to hear, that college had been really nice and that I had a lot of free time, made friends easily, and although hadn’t

gone to a party yet, I often found myself busy on Friday nights.

When high schoolers ask me what college is like, I don’t want to give them false promises. The college experience varies. It is different for me, the same way it’s different for an engineer, the student who barely got in, or one here on full scholarship. The classes, the opportunities, the struggles and the triumphs will all vary from person to person. Also, I barely know how things are around here. I know that when I tell them.

These friends ask me about their chances, if they can go certain places if they have x, y, z things on their resume. I assure them that they’ll be fine, they’ll reach where they need to be. It’s a lie, because I know it’s entirely up to luck, but I tell them not to overwork themselves, to sleep and eat well and take care of their health anyway.

In this world, it’s so easy to get caught up in goals and eternal self improvement. So many people are working harder, and are also smarter than you. To want to surpass them all is natural. I know that’s how I used to live in high school. I’d always compare my accomplishments to someone else’s in order to judge where I stood. Why

wasn’t I better? How could I be better? There was always a competition. One person says, “I only got 6 hours of sleep.” and someone else has to say, “Yeah, but I only got 3 hours.”

Sometimes I still see this kind of dumb argument.

Why is neglecting yourself perceived as better? Forgetting about your health is the easiest way to fail. Your body is a machine and can only handle so much stress, lack of sleep, or nutrients.

In order to achieve a result, you can’t lose sight of the reason they’re working.

Comfort, happiness.

During midterms, and the rest of the semester during which you can fix your midterm scores, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Treating yourself like a slave because of ambition is never right. It’s possible to work hard and take care of yourself too. Create a schedule to study, and turn down all last minute excursions unless you know for sure you can afford the lost time. Indulge in self care every day. It’s hard to take a bubble bath or anything remotely nice in a communal shower, but sometimes the warmth of bed covers a little earlier than usual is a good place to start. This school is full of students who work harder than they think. Or they think about work too much.

Living that way is perhaps the only thing that I regret about high school.

That I spent more time analyzing the way I lived. It got better during senior year, but I used to think so much about how much would my chances, or scholarship change if I scored 100 points higher on the SAT, or got a letter grade higher in a class. If certain things were a different way, what would change. Sometimes, there are things you cannot change. You can’t change the parents who you were born to, you can’t change how old you are, or the limitations society places on you for that. The world is unjust. You can fix it if it’s your goal, but otherwise you’re wasting time.

You have to be realistic, open minded, and throw out expectations. You can identify what you want to do, the obstacles that stop you from reaching your goals, and just keep working towards them without feeling entitled to a result.

Naturally, everyone changes. Because of situations and circumstances we’re forced through. It’s okay if you can’t feel it in a single day, but do realize that changes happen every day.

How you choose to spend your day, every day has the ability to completely change the person you are in a year.

Technically Speaking

Google reveals their new phone: Pixel

by TARIK KDIRY

Sophomore Software Engineering Major

In recent smartphone news, Google finally un-

veils their newest device, Pixel. No, it is not called Google Phone. I know, I’m shocked too. The official release title is Pixel, a phone by Google, and it is quickly gaining traction against the mainstream phones such as the recently released Galaxy Note 7 and unveiled iPhone 7.

Similarly to Apple, Pixel is releasing in two sizes.

The 5 inch and the 5.5 inch. How would I, or all of Reddit, describe this

phone? Picture an iPhone with slight aesthetic differences. These differences include a nice letter G for Google on the back of the phone where the apple on an iPhone would be. That’s essentially it, not much groundbreaking aesthetic designs to be expected.

Personally I think that is a very good move for Google. More of the same may be their best chance at entering this market, especially when competing

with smartphone veterans like Apple and Samsung.

By giving the public a familiar look and feel that has proven to work almost guarantees them a fan base built on Google’s already well built reputation. This phone will start at a price of $649. This 32GB phone is currently competing with Apple in pricing, with their prices being similar.

Fellow Apple fans, beware.

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Across the Hudson

Linking things like the Lincoln Tunnel

by DAVID ROGERS

Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major

If you drive along the West Side Highway near the Lincoln Tunnel, you’ll notice that all of the signs for the tunnel have an I-495 shield on them. That’s a bit strange right? The Midtown Tunnel, which is on the East side and several stoplights away from the Lincoln Tunnel, is the beginning of 495, so why do the signs call the Lincoln Tunnel 495? Much like the unbuilt Hoboken bridge I wrote about last semester, those signs are

simply the result of an incomplete transportation project.

In 1941, the city’s master plan of express highways included some type of expressway to carry traffic across Midtown, primarily between the Lincoln and Midtown Tunnels. It’s a fairly vague description, but the Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority and Port Authority finalized the concept by 1955.

The expressway was supposed to be a $91 million, 6-lane expressway connecting the West Side Highway and FDR Drive with exits for both tunnels. The area was not going to be completely torn down for the expressway though, unlike what happened to build the Cross Bronx Expressway. For $14 million, the expressway would allow for some type of development above and below it.

After I realized what that meant, I realized how crazy this project was to begin with. The MidManhattan Expressway was supposed to be a skyway through buildings.

I can only imagine the elevator buttons on one of those buildings: floors 1, 2, 3, expressway, 5, 6, etc. The city planners also proposed a tunnel between the tunnels, but that plan would include a third tube to the Midtown Tunnel for $120 million, so it was simply too expensive. Since the expressway would have linked the Midtown Tunnel to the NJ Turnpike, the I-495 designation would have simply continued past the Midtown Tunnel. That’s also why the Lincoln Tunnel approach in New Jersey is State Route 495.

Despite how insanely expensive (and insane in general) the Mid-Man-

hattan Expressway plans were, that wasn’t the worst plan.

Robert Moses, who was the planner behind most parkways and expressways in the TriState area, had plans to connect the Holland Tunnel with the Williamsburg Bridge via a Lower Manhattan Expressway, Lomex for short. In order to do this, the highway would have to traverse SoHo, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side.

Since the plans for Lomex resembled the plans for Cross-Bronx Expressway more than the plans for the Mid-Manhattan Expressway, much of the area would have been completely leveled. Led

by Jane Jacobs, local opposition to Lomex ultimately convinced Governor Rockefeller to kill the idea in 1971. If it had been built, the neighborhoods could have eas-

ily experienced the same fate as the South Bronx.

The number of people, businesses, and families displaced would have started a cycle of poverty. Even if that did not happen, Lower Manhattan certainly would not be what it is today.

Since Lomex was supposed to begin at the Holland Tunnel, it would carry same designation as the tunnel, I-78.

The interstate would have continued across the bridge and through Brooklyn as the Bushwick Expressway, another one of Moses’s unbuilt projects. The Bushwick Expressway would have provided a third route from Manhattan to JFK, but it would have been another expressway that simply disrupted pre-exiting neighborhoods.

While both of these plans were pretty crazy, Lomex was certainly the

more dangerous one.

Since it would traverse primarily residential areas, Moses paid little attention to how the expressway would affect the area, just like he did in the Bronx. When he tried to do the same thing in Lower Manhattan, he discovered that he tried to mess with the wrong neighborhoods and the wrong lady, Jane Jacobs.

Midtown certainly would not be the same had 495 been completed either, but the effects would certainly be reduced with the $14 million for development. However the neighborhoods would have been affected, they’re probably better off without expressways cutting through them.

This also puts me just where I want to be coming to and from Stevens, stuck at the same red light on 37th and Lexington for 7 minutes.

sorry but...”, I thought I reached a dead end.

As I dry cleaned my suit and pressed my blouse I thought I was fully prepared to do the “adult things”, but perhaps there is more to it that I have yet to encounter or even begin to understand.

Fortunately there is always a glimmer of hope that will turn things around. For me, that glimmer of hope was when I received my first email for a job interview.

By the way I reacted, one would’ve thought I was a caveman discovering fire for the first time. To quote the greatest fictional character, Albus Dumbledore, “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one

only remembers to turn on the light.” This email was that light in a time that was rather dark.

Granted, I’m still getting 10000 rejection emails and a limited amount of positive emails, it was that little push that kept me going and still on track to find a job.w For any senior, or even internship aspiring underclassmen starting their job hunt, who have been nodding in agreement this entire time, do not fret. Without being super cliche, your perfect opportunity isn’t quite here yet, but there is no doubt it’ll be around the corner. For any employer who is looking for a graduating chemical engineering senior, please hire me.

Senioritis

by KATIE BROWN

Senior Chemical Engineering Major

‘Twas the night before Career Fair, when all through my apartment all my roommates were stirring, even our pesky mouse. Even with the immense amount of resume tuning, company researching, and elevator pitch practicing, I couldn’t help but walk around the Career Fair last week like a lost

child. My organized plan from the night before became the game of “which company has the shortest line” and my elevator pitches focused on why I need a job rather than what skills I actually have to perform it. Many interactions led me to scream internally for four hours.

As much as I can admit that Stevens has prepared me for the fateful day, I left the Career Fair feeling rather lost on how to actually get one of these jobs and in a state of denial that I don’t actually know how to”adult”.

I’m personally not picky in terms of what jobs I’m applying to.

Anything that has the word “chemical” and/ or “engineer” in the description prompts me to

Please hire me.

hit the apply button. For all I know, I could be potentially shipping myself to Antarctica, but so long as I am getting paid, I’m so down. But in all seriousness, I really don’t know what I want to do with my career, and that’s okay. As much as every single movie or TV show made it seem like college students are supposed to figure out and know every detail about their life, I’m completely accepting the fact that I have no idea what I want to do and rolling with it.

I haven’t really had the work experience to say “I like this” or “I hate that” to really prevent myself from applying for a position. It might be risky that I’m, for the most part, blindly apply-

ing to places but no risk warrants no reward, especially for the full-time recruiting season.

Now the actual part of getting the job, that’s been the hard part. To paraphrase any member of the Career Development Office, really have to put yourself out there to get a position. I can easily say that putting in for jobs only posted on Castle Point Careers has been “putting myself out there” but it definitely has not been enough.

Though really disheartening to receive rejection emails after spending so much time typing in work experience for the billionth time, there are more jobs to chug along and apply for. By the 5th email in a row of “I’m

Stars of Stevens

Stepping outside her box

by MIA HILDEBRANDT

Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major

Margaret Marino, originally from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, is a freshman majoring in Visual Arts and Technology.

Although she describes herself as a “pencil and paper kind of girl,” she is interested in learning more about technology, which is one of the factors that drew her to Stevens. Her hobbies include dancing and playing the drums

in her band, Tula Vera.

Although she could have gone to an arts school, Margaret explains here at Stevens, “there is so much diversity” within the artist community on campus. Artists vary from free-spirited individuals who doodle in the margins to architects whose art lies in the designing of the structures all around us.

Margaret describes herself as “traditional” when it comes to drawing. She explains that she loves drawing the face and what it looks like, as well as “all the freckles, all the wrinkles. I love the glints in your tightline, the eyelashes. I love it.”

When deciding to become a Visual Arts and Technology student, Margaret knew that she had to “step outside her box” in order to expand

her horizons and learn more about her craft. Although she is most comfortable drawing faces, she is eager to learn about different artistic styles.

Currently, Margaret is working with sharpie in 2-D, which is a world apart from pencil and paper. Margaret adds that it was beneficial for her to be exposed to a more graphical approach to art where she focused on shapes, lines, and negative space. “These were a struggle for me,” she admits, “because I don’t do this more abstract type of art.”

When it comes to music and art, Margaret explains that “going to a great school [like Stevens] definitely makes pursuing your passion more fun.” Oftentimes when it comes to deciding on a major, it can be difficult to decide wheth-

er to study something lucrative or something that makes one happy. Margaret adds, “Choosing a school that can help you become better at what you already love and what you are good at is a huge step in the right direction.” Although optometry was a possible career path for her, Margaret states that, “Art was always [her] biggest passion in life.” Margaret emphasizes that this way of thinking can “stop you from doing great things.”

“I would rather lead a happy life doing what I love than be a millionaire and be doing something I hate. Doing something that I love is very important to me.”

One of the beautiful things about art is that it can highlight little idiosyncrasies individuals have that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Photo courtesy of Margaret Marino

Margaret loves drawing people and faces. She enjoys focusing in on little details like the freckles and glints, which can replicate the beauty in people. Even the littlest mole is just so beautiful.

“And it is so unique,” Margaret states. “You see their soul, and I feel a connection with someone when I draw them, even if I don’t know them. It’s

that personal connection that I love.”

Every individual is unique, and when looking at any portrait, Margaret is reminded that that is a person – someone whose eyes have seen things and whose face has wrinkles from laughing, crying, and smiling. “I can try to tell their story through my art.”

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Creative Space For Jayme

by MONICA MOSER

I never really knew you in elementary school.

In middle school I hated you for what you did to my best friend.

All you wanted to do was go up in the ranks socially.

Because of that I never friended you on Facebook.

And then in high school we never talked.

We weren’t friends.

We never reached out to each other.

The last time I saw you was when I was getting my nails done.

You were getting your prom nails. I was getting my graduation nails.

We didn’t talk. At all.

Because we weren’t friends.

Why now?

Why did they take you

when your life was about to begin?

What could have happened that made them think now was the time?

I guess your life began way before mine did.

After hearing about what happened I’m shocked.

The memories are coming back We weren’t friends, but we’ve encountered each other.

You may have been nice to me. I hardly remember at this point.

Now, you are reunited with Jordan, and Mickey, and Jimmy You’re an angel now.

And just because we weren’t friends Doesn’t mean I’m not in grief.

RIP

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The Lessen of Life

by CHARLES INTERNICOLA

I awoke to an Autumn day.

Amber, solar, and fading verdant lined the heavens.

Cold and hot pushed and pulled upon the stoic trees.

Wind storms sent colored showers sailing towards the ground.

I blinked for a moment.

I woke up to the Winter’s wind.

Brisk breezes blew cold crystals across the chilled sky.

Sunlight shimmered on the snow’s smooth blanketed surface.

Ephemeral prints slowly faded as time passed.

I blinked for a moment.

I awoke to the song of Spring.

I saw life return to the sky and land and water.

Vivid color illuminated the new earth.

by ADITYA PENDYALA

Mighty deep sea, Who do you go home to after you meet me?

Your bosom is as blue as the eyes of divinity, Your heart is on your sleeve as you encompass my feet with you infinity.

The sky is you accomplice, embodying the chilly breeze as it Engulfs me in its soulful warmth, Its canvas is a chiaroscuro of your being, a reflection of your Reflection of itself.

I woke to the sight of Sum- Are the tempestuous waves a mer. muffles voice

Vitality returned with its strong sanguine flow.

I blinked for a moment.

I woke to the sight of Summer.

Energy infused each creature with its spirit.

Warmth filled the world with energy through each long day, And short nights were serene respite for minds to rest.

I blinked for a moment.

I awoke to an Autumn day.

Red, yellow and green lined the branches.

Wind shook the old trees.

The breeze blew dead leaves around.

My eyes closed for a moment.

Untitled from within, oh mighty deep sea, Or is it just your tumultuous disposition struggling to break free?

Encapsulated in your pounding essence is a potpourri of alive sentience, An expanse of detritus from your primal wrath floats on your tranquil surface.

Your vorwtex is swallowing memories of mankind’s undead souls, Your waters are a maelstrom of our tears, a palpable homage to impalpable emotion.

In your trans mundane earthliness is your singularity, In your heartrending cry that pierces the night’s quiet is your silence.

And as you pace in your own loneliness an infinite distance, Coddle in your vortex my sorrow, mighty deep sea, Quieten in your maelstrom my pain.

Swallow me like your secrets, mighty deep sea, And set my excruciating soul free.

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bottle solved the problem. “Now that we have adapted to it, we expect it,” noted Dr. Carlson.

“That is innovation.”

Dr. Carlson argued that the idea of failing fast to succeed early is a myth.

“The goal is to learn fast to succeed early,” said Carlson, noting the importance of certain “learning amplifiers,” including real time feedback, focus on big ideas, a need for mentors, and real-time assessment. Carlson went on to challenge the traditional university lecture style, which violate many of these learning amplifiers. He presented one of SRI’s solutions to the failing education system called Cornerstone Math, which has been employed and utilized by over 100,000 children in Florida school systems.

Cornerstone Math centralizes on the “big ideas” of algebra (namely slope, equations, similarity, et cetera) which according to Dr. Carlson, many students “get stuck.” The technology-based learning activities have provided what Carlson calls “tremendous” results and “embody innovation values.”

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Carlson went on to name several schools that are channeling “innovation values,” such as the Aalto School in Finland, the d.School at Stanford University, and the Girls Middle School in Palo Alto, California. What does each school share?

According to Carlson, each school emphasizes the importance of innovative learning, projectbased curriculum, and the mentality that being the best the goal.

The Girls Middle School, for example, challenges young girls to learn how to run a business, think about innovation, and ultimately plan, pitch, design and sell a product.

Towards the end of his presentation, Carlson stressed one central point: students need value creativity through project-based learning, which he believes Stevens has and will con-

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tinue to promote in the following years to come.

President Farvardin moderated a short Q&A session before thanking Dr. Carlson for flying in from California with a plaque on behalf of Stevens.

Following the presentation, the audience was welcomed to join Dr. Carlson, President Farvardin and other distin-

guished guests of the Stevens community to Babbio Atrium for a reception.

The President Distinguished Lecture Series, started by President Farvardin in 2012, exists to invite accomplished leaders to help foster discussion and debate in the areas of technology, science, and public

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the Married Couple,” explored how hard a seemingly simple act before marriage – sex – is more difficult after marriage and children. In this act, a couple describes how they must each put off issues and chores – including laundry and putting kids to sleep – in order to make the time to have sex. Later in the act, “Funerals are for

dating” described the dire turn relationships take after death. Even after a partner’s death, people may still look for love even if they will not love them as much as their past partner.

The act concluded with the musical’s title track which simply explained both man and woman’s endless desire for love despite the issues that accompany it.

“I Love You...” featured a wide array of cast members from Stevens Dramatic Society stu-

dents, alumni, and Stevens staff members. Cast members include current students Julia Cahn, and Ian Digiulio, alumni Barbara Carames, Matthew Levine, Devon Lineman, Natalie Marone, Michael Munley, Michael Paulauski, Frank Riccobono, and Kieran Walters. Also featured are current Stevens staff members Kristie Damell, Associate Dean of Students, as well as Robert Gonzales Jr, Director of Event Management.

Data analytics and big data platforms talk with Computer Science Club and Bloomberg

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tial First Responders. Victims that experience massive trauma may bleed out before EMS can treat them. Victims that are not hurt should expect to provide medical assistance until the EMS get there. Most victims die within thirty minutes of being injured from injuries that require simple intervention.

When police arrive to the scene, victims should show their hands and follow commands that are given by the police. The first priority of the police is to find the shooter and deal with the immediate threat. This means that they will bypass the wounded.

Once the threat is eliminated, the police will focus on the injured.

In case of emergencies, students and staff should call X3911, when on campus, and 911 when off campus. The presentation also mentioned to look for warning signs in behavior and personality of people.

People are encouraged to report concerns to CAPS and to never doubt their instincts. Denial that a peer is capable of extreme behavior is the reason why reports go unreported. Everyone should be aware of their environment and should contribute to the bystander effect.proceed to move onto the next available room with easy access.

If the above steps fail and a victim is faced with the attacker, the final step is Defend. Victims are encouraged to fight back and take action. They have to be in the mentality that they have the

right to defend themselves since their life is in imminent danger.

People should take anything that is readily available to them, such as sharp objects like keys that can harm the attacker during a confrontation. If victims are together, they should work together to overpower the shooter.

69% of cases are over in under five minutes and 60% end before police even arrive. Therefore, Stevens’ police stress training. Bystanders are actually the initial First Responders. Victims that experience massive trauma may bleed out before EMS can treat them. Victims that are not hurt should expect to provide medical assistance until the EMS get there. Most victims die within thirty minutes of being injured from injuries that require simple intervention.

When police arrive to the scene, victims should show their hands and follow commands that are given by the police. The first priority of the police is to find the shooter and deal with the immediate threat. This means that they will bypass the wounded. Once the threat is eliminated, the police will focus on the injured.

In case of emergencies, students and staff should call X3911, when on campus, and 911 when off campus. The presentation also mentioned to look for warning signs in behavior and personality of people. People are encouraged to report concerns to CAPS and to never doubt their instincts.

Denial that a peer is capable of extreme behavior is the reason why reports go unreported. Everyone should be aware of their environment and should contribute to the bystander effect.

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Cusine Corner

Yummybaba!

by GREGORY MCNEIL

4/5 Mechanical Engineering & Systems Engineering Masters

Today in cuisine corner, I had the privilege to review alibaba, the uptown Washington Street Restaurant that many stevens students are likely unfamiliar with. In the years before I became the cuisine corner, I was told about Alibaba by my former coworker and longtime Hoboken resident, Oliver Mclellan. Oliver swore that the best food, in the opinion of a non stevens student, Hoboken resident was found at alibaba. Weighting his opinion strongly, I decided to check it out for myself.

I would be joined by Sir Pete Goggi and Dr. Zach Zavoda (PhD) who were both large fans of the middle Eastern food of Alibaba competitor, Mamoun’s.

Entering the building, we were immersed by the middle Eastern decoration style. There was no confusion in any of our minds as to what kind of food Alibaba was serving. The golden ceiling matched the golden mural on the wall in front of me. On the mural were painted palm trees I took a seat and waited for my comrades who had left to procure beer for this “BYO” dinner.

Almost immediately, I was waited on by a very friendly waitress who brought out menus and served water. When my friends arrived, we all took a look at the menu.

The prices ranged from 8-15 per dish, which was more expensive than Mamoun’s. Pete was quick to

point out, however, that at Mamouns, one ordered at the counter, whereas one was waited on at Alibaba. We ordered two dishes off of the vegetarian menu, the babaganoush and the falafel, and one dish off of the meat menu, Chicken Tikka.

Much to our pleasure, the dishes came out quickly. Additionally, our waitress, who was winning some serious service points with her friendliness and promptness of service, brought out pita bread - a nice touch to the middle Eastern restaurant. We started with the Baba Ganoush, which was served with a gigantic salad. For those unfamiliar with middle eastern food, Baba Ganoush is a dish with a hummus like texture made from eggplant, olive oil, garlic, lemon and spices. To quote Zach; “that was the best Baba Ganoush I’ve ever had”. I had to agree with him. The tex-

ture was perfect and the seasoning, something so crucial in Baba Ganoush, was there. Additionally, the salad was fresh and seasoned well, something I do not want to understate. Moving on, the Chicken Tikka was next.

It had been prepared differently than what my guest were used to. Normally, the chicken would be tossed in some type of thick curry sauce, instead, it was a much lighter sauce. Regardless, it looked delicious and atop a bed of rice with a side salad, very filling! I dug into the chicken which was tender on the inside but had a nice sear and firmness on the outside.

The chicken was spicy, much to the pleasure of my guest, but still packed with flavor. Additionally, there was a large helping of a tzatziki sauce which paired perfectly and cooled my mouth after the fiery chicken. Finally, I got to the dish I ordered,

the classic falafel. It had a good crunch of the outside, my only minor grip was that the balls were a bit flat which caused them to be slightly overcooked as opposed to a perfectly round falafel.

Overall, I was extremely pleased with the meal.

In addition, the whole time we were eating and drinking, our waitress was pilling on the piping hot pita bread.

I had a really difficult time writing this review as my colleagues and I could find very little wrong with the restaurant. The service was stellar, above average even by my critical standards, the food was great, budget was appropriate for the type of restaurant and the atmosphere was beautiful. Overall, if you are looking for a place, to take your significant other, your friend for their birthday, or just have a casual dinner with some drinks, Alibaba is for you.

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Not With Those Shoes

by HOPE BRANDES Junior Visual Arts & Technology Major

Everyone has their own guilty pleasure t-shirt.

Whether it’s a band tee from middle school or Zelda shirt you just bought last week, we all love the graphic tee because it lets us show off our interests (and I always say style is a reflection of you!). But,

when you’re rocking the same jeans and tee 7 days a week, it can stifle your sense of style. Luckily, being stylish doesn’t mean you can’t let your nerd flag fly. Games, movies and TV shows can be very influential on fashion trends, and there are other ways of showing off your favorite game than having the main character’s face plastered across your chest.

The simplest way to upgrade your wardrobe is to turn your graphic tees in graphic button downs! A quick online search will reveal plenty of retailers who sell button down, collared shirts in prints that subtly reference popular games and movies. Super Hero Stuff is one such online retailer that has a collection of Marvel themed button downs with allover

WBshop.com The Lord of the Rings Sterling Silver Arwen Evenstar Bracelet

Geek chic

prints depicting the Arc Reactor, the Punisher’s skull, and even Captain America himself. What I love about these shirts is that the Superhero logos are made into small, allover prints that look normal from far away, but upon closer inspection are recognizable as Marvel symbols.

ThinkGeek is popular for anything nerdy from electronics to collectibles, but they also have some geek chic styles to amp up your wardrobe. I really like the Star Wars Empire and Marvel SHIELD Logo dress shirts. Their simple designs make them easy to style and dress up for more formal occasions.

They also have a large collection of polos featuring Star Trek, Zelda, World of Warcraft and Doctor Who! Looking for something to wear to the Founder’s Day Ball? Check out Fun. com, an officially licensed retailer for Marvel and DC themed clothing. The coolest part? They sell full suits inspired by Marvel and DC heroes and villains. The suits range from “Secret Identity,” which include suits with superhero patterns on the lining, to “Authentic,” which

are essentially replicas of suits worn by popular villains.

As a rule of thumb, a more stylish approach to fashion inspired by nerd culture is to look for pieces with subtler references than those explicitly depicting games and movies. The clothes I’ve mentioned above do this by accenting plain clothing with superhero logos or symbols or by shrinking these logos into smaller patterns. Clothes like those featured in the Hot Topic x Her Universe collection take a different approach by creating pieces inspired, not by popular characters themselves, but by the clothes they wear.

The Her Universe collections are specifically for girls and sold at Hot Topic. Some of the pieces can be a little too in-your-face with the styling, but others, like the Phasma Leather Jacket, are a nice blend of nerdy and wearable.

If you would rather leave your clothes free of Storm Trooper helmets and Death Stars, you can still channel your inner nerd through accessories.

Macy’s has a number of really fun Star Wars ties, and ThinkGeek sells cuff

superherostuff.com Punisher Plaid Symbol Men’s Slim Button Down Shirt

links with characters from Batman to Portal. Replica jewelry is another great option for accessories that might appear normal to people you meet everyday, but will be especially appreciated by fellow nerds who recognize the designs.

For example, I’m obsessed with the official Lord of the Rings WB shop. You can buy a sterling silver replica of Aragorn’s ring or necklace, bracelet or ring inspired by Arwen’s evenstar. I have the bracelet because it looks like

any fancy piece of jewelry but I know that it’s not!

No one ever said fashion couldn’t be fun. These are just a few ways you can bring your favorite movies, shows and games into a stylish outfit for the street, the office or a dressy occasion. I would love to see more clothing taking inspiration from the characters and stories we love while still keeping style in mind. After all, most of those characters have a pretty good sense of fashion themselves!

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Scientific Curmudgeon

Was civilization the cure for primadorial human violence?

by JOHN HORGAN CAL Professor

Hobbes is hot. The 17th-century British philosopher argued that before civilization, our ancestors were mired in a “war of all against all.”

Only the emergence of powerful governments, “Leviathans,” Hobbes called them, curbed our violent tendencies.

Many influential modern scholars, notably Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, espouse versions of this Hobbes-

ian view. In his 2011 bestseller The Better Angels of Our Nature, Pinker asserts that even the most war-torn modern states are “far less violent than traditional bands and tribes.” “Hobbes got it right,” Pinker declared in a 2007 essay.

The Hobbesian view overlaps with what I call the deep-roots theory of war, which holds that lethal group violence is innate, bred into us by natural selection. These claims have consequences. Many people believe that if war is innate, it is inevitable, and hence efforts to eradicate it are futile.

A new study in Nature, “The phylogenetic roots of human lethal violence,” adds fuel to the debate over the origins of violence. The study, carried out by Jose Ma-

ria Gomez of the University of Granada and three other researchers, asserts that “lethal violence is deeply rooted in the primate lineage” and that humans “inherited their propensity for violence.

In a commentary in Nature, biologist Mark Pagel claims that the Gomez study represents a “serious blow” in favor of the Hobbesian viewpoint. Actually, the study contradicts Hobbesian/deep-roots models, which depict lethal violence as a genetic disease that civilization has helped to cure.

Gomez and his colleagues compiled estimates of rates of lethal violence observed within more than 1,000 mammalian species, including our own. The group found similar rates of

intra-species violence among closely related species. Rates tended to be higher among social, territorial species, notably primates.

The group calculates that Homo sapiens, based on its genetic proximity to chimpanzees and other species, should have a mortality rate from intra-species violence of about two percent. That means violence causes two out of every hundred deaths.

Empirical data on violent deaths among Paleolithic humans— before the advent of agriculture and permanent settlements—also indicate that two percent died violently, according to Gomez et al. This estimate is almost an order of magnitude lower than that of Pinker, who claims that the average

rate of violent death among prehistoric people was 15 percent.

Gomez’s group also shows lethal violence surging rather than declining for thousands of years after humans settled down and formed chiefdoms, states and empires. According to their data, lethal violence started declining worldwide about 500 years ago and fell below Paleolithic levels during the last 100 years.

Unlike Pagel in his commentary on their study, Gomez and his colleagues are cautious in drawing conclusions, and they emphasize the uncertainties in estimates of rates of ancient bloodshed. But they strike a Hobbesian note when commenting on the recent decline in global violence. “It is

widely acknowledged,” they write, “that monopolization of the legitimate use of violence by the state significantly decreases violence in state societies.”

States, at their best, do indeed promote peace both within and beyond their borders. But during the last 100 years states have also been responsible for horrific warfare and genocide—and the invention of weapons that can destroy civilization. States represent the solution to violence, but they are also part of the problem.

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.”

Letter to the Editor

A Public Service Announcement:

by ANONYMOUS

It has been made clear that Stevens Institute of Technology is unaware of the current state of affairs regarding intolerance within its fraternity life. I am an observant participant in the actions of fraternities and their members--active, dormant, disaffiliated, and alumni.

Writing this, I am angered that houses are used as a physical shield to hide hazing rituals.. I am angered over the use of deplorable language that is encouraged by members of these orga-

nizations. I am angered people will only ever see the effort the fraternity community at Stevens puts into masking their racist hazing activities with community service and philanthropy events. As a student at Stevens I can concur that being in a fraternity is a big waste of time, unless you’re interested in perpetuating racist, sexist, and homophobic behavior and actions.

Firstly, I am aware that there are members who do not personally use derogatory, or insulting language, but these members are also

willing to look away when these words are targeted towards other individuals, even when those individuals are their own brothers. Secondly, I am aware that there are more members who claim the idea that having discussions about these topics is the encroachment of “PC culture” on their brotherhood that they have kept safe of all political correctness and hold these offensive acts and words as beaming examples of free speech. Lastly, I am aware that many fraternities on this campus believe they promote

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an environment which is open and accepting to all, but fail to see the hypocrisy through their actions. Through firsthand experience with this matter, I have arrived at the conclusion that Fraternities will continue to shelter the scum of our campus and therefore must be overhauled or removed. If it wasn’t clear, my experience in this community has shown that Stevens fraternities do not have any regard for the following groups of individuals: 1.

Minority Community Members (Blacks, Latinos, Asians, Native

American Students) 2.

Religious Minorities 3.

Women (Who are not in sororities) 4.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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People with physical or mental disabilities For all students who wish to find an environment of acceptance, you will not find it in the Stevens Fraternity Community. A word of advice if you’re a member of the communities mentioned above, don’t give these drug and alcohol consuming, party houses the benefit of the doubt.

You will be disappointed. Do not join with the intention of changing the behavior of lowkey racists. They don’t want to change. I myself have heard the words: “N****r”, “F****t”, “C**t”, and “S***k” [Editor’s note: words have been censored for print] being used loudly and proudly within the walls of a fraternity, and seen firsthand the reluctance to admit that this language is in any way questionable. Do not seek to join a space in which you and the morals you hold will not be respected.

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Sports

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Women’s Volleyball wins five set thriller SSI - The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team picked up a five set victory over Vassar Wednesday night.

The Ducks move to 19-2 overall on the season, while Vassar drops to 14-7 with the 23-25. 25-21, 2522, 23-25, 15-11 win.

After a dropping a highly-contested first in which they lead by as many as seven, Stevens battled back to take the next two, going up 2-1. With the Ducks trailing 12-10 in the second, sophomore Brianna Perez put the Ducks ahead for good at the service line, coupled with a pair

of block assists from freshman Shelby Stewart. Stewart ended the second frame with a kill off an errant overpass.

Vassar led 7-4 in set three before a kill from senior Mary Tobin evened things up. A Brewer service error tied things up once again at 19, and a kill by freshman Taleen Mitchell and a double-block by junior Emily Singleton and freshman Sara Hain pushed Stevens ahead. The visitors were able to even the score for the final time at 21, before Stevens scored four of the final five, capped off with a solo block from Stewart.

The Brewers were able to outhit Stevens .182 to .103 in the fourth set to bring up the deciding fifth stanza. A key 3-0 spurt in the middle the period, finished with a kill from Hain forced Vassar into a

out of the hole. A block by Perez and Hain put Stevens up five and senior Christina Sciarra pounded home a match-sealing kill to send the near two-hour affair.

Sciarra had 15 kills and three blocks, while Hain went for 15 kills and six blocks. Not to be out done, Stewart had 10 kills and Stevens Sports Information six rejections. Seniors Mary Tobin and Becca Youngtimeout at 6-2. The time- man each had over 10 digs, out paid dividends and the with Youngman totaling guests evened up at six, as 10, one off her career-best.

Stevens took a timeout of The Ducks will travel to their own.

Houghton Saturday for an Five of the next six mark- Empire 8 Conference triers went to Stevens, and match against Houghton Vassar was unable to climb and Elmira.

No. 12 F&M tops Men’s Soccer

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SSI - The Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey team saw its three-game win streak snapped Wednesday with a 5-3 road loss to New Paltz.

The loss dropped Stevens to 7-4, while New Paltz moved to 7-3.

Senior Nolie Prouty, junior Victoria Alvarez and junior Cassidy O’Hearn each tallied goals for Stevens, while sophomore Regan Littell and junior Katti Thomasian contributed with assists. Senior goalie Emily Stukenborg

SSI - The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s soccer team saw its fourmatch win streak snapped Wednesday night in a 3-0 loss to No. 12 Franklin & Marshall in Hoboken.

The loss drops Stevens to 5-4-1, while F&M moved to 8-1-3.

Senior Nick DeFelice led the Ducks with two shots including one on goal, while freshman keeper Mitko Bozinov tallied a career-high four saves.

Stevens recorded five shots for the night, and registered four corners.

Stevens narrowly

missed taking the lead less than two minutes in with sophomore Andrew Masur’s header off a corner from senior Jay Mikula, but F&M keeper Dave Reingold made the diving stop to keep the Ducks off the board.

F&M finally tallied the match’s first goal in the 27th minute off a free kick from just outside the box, before adding to the lead six minutes later off an unassisted score from top scorer Jason Tonelli.

The Diplomats limited Stevens offensively from there, holding the Ducks

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made seven saves in 52 minutes of work in the cage.

As a team, Stevens tallied 15 shots including 10 on goal.

New Paltz grabbed the early lead with a goal two minutes in, before adding to it three minutes later out of a penalty corner. The Ducks

answered with a pair of shots on goal that were saved, before breaking through during the 18-minute mark.

Off a feed from O’Hearn, Alvarez batted the ball out of the air past the goalie for the goal. The score was the fourth of the season for Alvarez, and third in as many games.

After going scoreless for the remainder of the half, New Paltz built its lead back to two four minutes into the second.

Another score 13 min-

shot-less over the final 20 minutes of the half.

F&M tallied another 20 minutes into the second, but Bozinov prevented a fourth with a diving stop in the 67th. The Ducks generated an opportunity of their own in the 75th, but a shot from DeFelice sailed high of the net.

The shot would be all Stevens would get the rest of the night as F&M’s defense put the clamps on from there en route to the win.

The Ducks will be back in action Saturday when they host Utica at 1 p.m.

utes later put Stevens in a three-goal hole, but the Ducks responded with two unanswered to pull within one.

O’Hearn started the run off a cross from Thomasian, before Prouty’s loftshot goal off Littell’s corner made it 4-3. It’s as close as Stevens would get however as New Paltz’s goal in the final minute served as the final blow.

The Ducks will be back in action Saturday morning when they play at St. John Fisher.

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Saturday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL at Houghton College 11 am Houghton, NY VS Elmira College 1:30 pm

MEN’S GOLF ROUND ONE 7:30 am Mamaroneck, NY

FIELD HOCKEY at St. John Fisher College 11 am Rochester, NY

WOMEN’S TENNIS at Elmira College 12 pm Elmira, NY

MEN’S SOCCER vs Utica College 1 pm

WOMEN’S SOCCER at Houghton College 1:30 pm

Sunday WOMEN’S SOCCER at Alfred University 12 pm Alfred, NY

FIELD HOCKEY at Elmira College 1 pm Elmira, NY

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