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Volume CXIV • Issue 7
Friday, October 21, 2016
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The library, with its printers, scanners, and quiet study rooms, although often crowded, is a prime location to get work done. One can find many resources for projects and papers there. Still, do not be misled! The library is not solely a place for work. The library is also a space for art. In particular, two permanent works of art exist at the library, courtesy of Alexander Calder, class of 1919. When entering the library, students are greeted by Calder’s Stevens
Mobile, hanging from the ceiling by the information desk. On the second floor, Hard to Swallow can be found. “[They] were actually donated to us by Calder himself in 1969 when he received an honorary doctorate from the university,” said Leah Loscutoff, Head of Archives and Special Collections. “I don’t think many students know about Calder, and what he created, unless they have been on a library or admissions tour,” she explained. As a Stevens student 100 years ago, Calder was very involved on campus. He played football and lacrosse, was a member of the Honor Board,
as well as Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was described in his yearbook, as “evidently always happy,” and always sporting “that same mischievous, juvenile grin.” While viewing his academic transcript, which is available to view upon request at the library, one can learn that although Calder held varied grades during his time here, he was particularly strong in math. He was fond of the arts since childhood, but wanted to study mechanical engineering. He would later study at the Arts Students League in New
see CALDER • Page 6
Graduate Career Center welcomes Carol Ruiz and her vast experience
The third presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took place at the University of Nevada on Oct. 19. The debate was moderated by news anchor Chris Wallace. The debate was divided into six 15-minute sections on various topics, such as debt and entitlements, immigration, the economy, the Supreme Court, foreign hot spots, and the candidates’ fitness to be president. Each candidate was given two minutes to respond to the question and then the floor went to open debate. Clinton was asked the first question about the Supreme Court. Clinton specifically
stated that she wants to nominate justices the represent all people, not just the wealthy. She specifically mentioned the importance towards women’s issues and the LGBT community. Trump followed by highlighting the importance of the Second Amendment and that he he has published a list of his possible Supreme Court Justice nominations. Following their answers, the floor opened to debate over the Second Amendment and abortion. The candidates mainly focused on late term abortions. Both candidates performed well even with tough questions from the moderator. The second segment of the debate covered immigration. Trump maintained his position
see DEBATE • Page 6
Bill passes to ban hydroflourocarbons and CFLs by Nick Burns
cinct and direct. It specifically targets and prohibits HFCs in a nonnegotiable way, offering proper punishment for noncompliance, and being extremely easy to enforce. The recent Paris Summit, less than a year ago, is what pushed this into effect, although it has taken this long to be fully ratified. The limitation of HFCs will begin in 2019, because legislation is a time-consuming process. Less developed nations will begin their limitation in 2024, with the rest of the world finally abiding in 2028. HFC use is expected to reduce by 85% by 2047, with the reduction being equal to removing 70 billion tons of CO2 from the environment, a huge reduction, and quite a win for environmentalists. HFCs are such a major problem in the world, ironically, because of the original Montreal Protocol. Formally ratified in 1987, it banned chlorofluorocarbons, used in hairsprays, and offered HFCs as an alternative use in some aspects. Though they don’t ex-
ing to The Princeton Review, 2016. She has also known Lynn Insley, executive director of Stevens career center, as a colleague and member of the same professional organizations. Carol hopes to make a difference with the graduate students here. “I like challenges and something new,” Carol said about her driven personality to help people find their careers, and the shift in her career to focus on Graduate career services. She resonates with Stevens Career Center staff’s commitment and concern for students’ futures. In the past five months, there has never been a boring day in the Career Center. The Career Center is active and bustling nearly all the time, with students coming in and out to get their resumes reviewed, do mock interviews, or just to talk about future plans. Carol hopes to get to know students on a more individual basis, because one of her goals at Stevens is to guide students in developing an individual career development plan. Faculty
partnerships, employer and alumni engagement are really important to expanding the program and opportunities. “The Stevens graduate students are very focused, very enthusiastic. During the weekly workshops, our turnout averages between 100 to 150 students.” The graduate community has a large international population, along with domestic students whose experience ranges from the recent graduate to experienced professionals in transition. Carol finds the students she works with as excited and driven to excel beyond their time as Stevens students. Carol hopes to show all graduate students the options in their field, and to help make the needed connections to advance their careers. “Managing your career is something you will need to do your entire life. I want students to graduate knowing their strengths, options, and how to make the connections to get to where they want to
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by VICTORIA PISKAREV Staff Writer
Since the start of the fall semester, the Stevens community has been bustling with new faculty and staff all over campus. One of these ambitious people is Carol Ruiz, the new Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development. Carol comes with a plethora of past experience in Career Services, starting with an internship at Drew where she helped first generation college students find internships, moving to Pace, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Bloomfield College, where she was the Director. She has been a part of this field for over a decade, including 11 years at Drew, and what has driven her is her passion to help students. As a career services professional, Carol was well aware of Stevens’s ranking in the field. The Career Center is nationally ranked and is in the Top 20 for “Best Career Placement” (sixth place) and “Best Career Services” (15th) accord-
see RUIZ • Page 6
Staff Writer
Recently, over 200 nations have formally agreed to limit and eventually entirely ban the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This represents a huge step towards a greener earth, since HFCs are a major greenhouse gas that are rapidly growing in use. Commonly used in cooling technologies, notably air conditioners and refrigerators, these chemicals are increasing in use by (at moderate estimates) 10% each year. This increase is primarily due to third world advancement, where such technologies, offered for low prices, are in high demand. HFCs also pose approximately 1000 times more of a threat than CO2, since HFCs trap that much more heat in the same volume as CO2. So why does this mark such a huge step? Because the amendment to the Montreal Protocol, a 1980 era environmental document ratified by these 200 nations, is so suc-
see HFCS• Page 6
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