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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
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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
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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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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-
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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-
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Women’s Volleyball Sweeps NYU
Trump scares me too, but don’t lose faith in progress
Rutgers tops Men’s Soccer Varsity Sports Scoreboard
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Junior year is not the end – don’t quit everything yet I remember my middle school principal reading a quote as part of the morning announcements: “The third quarter of the race is always the hardest.” This quote stuck in my mind because I didn’t like it - it was so general, and how would somebody even collect data to come to that conclusion? Well, now that I’m in my junior year, I think I’m finally starting to agree with that little saying. I’m asking myself, “What am I supposed to do junior year?” because it just doesn’t feel as special as any of the other grades. I also want to state that I know a lot of people probably aren’t having the same experiences. I think that junior year has the least going for it. I’m writing my opinion to encourage people to not be like me; try to treat every year like freshman year and keep the excitement. I also don’t know the co-op life, and I can’t imagine the weirdness of two senior years (err, two junior
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me feeling like I’ve stagnated, and it’s the worst feeling. Maybe I’m just in the wrong mindset since I quit everything. It’s like one of those inertia applications, “A body in motion tends to stay in motion, a body at rest tends to stay at rest.” I mean, junior year isn’t absolutely terrible. I suppose I could technically run for executive board positions again, and there are opportunities like the new sorority forming on campus, Orientation Leader Coordinator, and running a festival on campus. Also, it’s not too late to join some clubs or rejoin ones I left, right?
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years?). I miss freshman year. I used to live by the Student Life Newsletter, attending every event I could. Then, I got involved with so many clubs. I kept busy and I stayed up late doing homework with friends. Then sophomore year was the time to let go of some time-suckers to choose new opportunities. I quit a few organizations, gained major leadership positions, and tried two new jobs. Now I decided junior year would be the time to choose what I actually wanted to keep with. I made the awful decision of quitting everything. This left me with two major organizations, one I’m the president of and the other I actually took a leave of absence for this semester. Basically, this has left me I feeling like there’s nothing left for me to look forward to. All of the senior year fun, exciting job hunting, senior project and “senioritis” seem so far away. Overall, junior year has
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Friday, October 21, 2016 • Page 2
by AUDREY DSOUZA Freshman Undecided Business Major
Allegedly, there are two types of people at this school. The first kind are people who wanted to come to Stevens: it was their first choice school and they applied early decision. They love Stevens, maybe not its price tag, but to them that’s a problem to be dealt with in four to five years. The second type are people who declare proudly that Stevens was not their first choice school. They’re generally “Pinnacle,” but came here because either they didn’t get into their top choice, or because of
good scholarship. Where do I stand in the midst of these archetypes? In between. Stevens was my first choice school. It didn’t have the highest US News ranking among all the places I applied, but I felt the most comfortable with the community here. I didn’t apply early decision, but my heart was set on coming here after completing the summer program in high school. Stevens was somewhere between a “match” and “safety” for me; I got a good scholarship. But it wasn’t a safety, I wasn’t invited to Pinnacle or the “President’s Leadership Circle” (which I wouldn’t even know of without Pinnacle friends). I wouldn’t have cared much, but extra money in the summer would be nice. What distinguishes those twenty, thirty kids from the rest of us? What does it mean to be a leader? I don’t know. I was never a club president or captain in high school.
Even in band, I only reached second chair. It’s not that I didn’t try - I tried very hard to get better. And by senior year, I knew I had established myself in all the activities I was in. But that would’ve been too late. If I wanted to be a leader, I should have shown curiosity and passion from freshman year. If I had, I would have been labeled “a natural” and would have been a candidate for leadership by senior year. There was something that all successful kids seemed to have in common. Fearlessness, inherent confidence. Even if they were different, they didn’t care. They just did what they had to, and did it to the best of their ability. They often had older siblings who shared inside knowledge with them: they knew which clubs to join, they knew which teachers to take. And those teachers already had biases towards them because of their re-
ally great sibling. I didn’t have any of that. I only had myself to learn everything. Maybe it takes the school two weeks to fix a toilet from flushing eternally or to fix a shattered door. Still, to be here is pretty sweet. Stop saying things like “I could’ve gone somewhere nicer.” Admissions didn’t deem you as the elite to put down our school. You don’t have to listen to me. I don’t have the right to tell you how to live. I only have my opinion, which is your choice to consider or disregard. Realize that there are some really incredible peers around you, especially those individuals who love Stevens so much that they’re taking out loans to be here. Look across the Hudson and envision the things you will do with the next few years. Not everyone is as lucky as you; make use of the resources that only you have access to, and make our school even better.
Senioritis
Remember your thank yous
by KATIE BROWN
Senior Chemical Engineering Major
Many eons ago, I worked as a counter girl at a pizzeria. As anyone who has ever worked in food services could tell you, working in a food establishment is life changing. In my experience, dealing with customers who were angry that their calamari was rubbery, taking down delivery orders for Mr.
Mumbles and guessing what he said, and getting the absolute worst tip after providing the best service really shaped my character. In my short 5 months of working and eating free pizza, I could easily write a novel about my experiences, even four years later. Counteracting many of my horrible experiences, however, were the times I heard the literal music to my ears: “Thank you.” Who knew that two words, or one word “thanks” if someone was really in a rush, would completely turn an experience around. Someone just cursed you out because their garlic knots were burnt? It’s okay, they said “thank you” once you gave them a brand new order with a couple extras.
A family made the biggest mess because Baby Jimmy thought it would be funny to rub tomato sauce all over the table? It’s okay, they said “thank you” after you scrubbed it all off. I’m the type of person who needs verbal validation. Even in my non-terrible experiences, being thanked gives me the validation I need to keep going. There is something about the phrase that really can turn a situation around. Flash forward to now, I have learned to value the “thank you” even more. As an executive board member of two organizations, giving “thank yous” is the core of respect. I am open to admit I am not half the leader without my peers. It’s my committee
members, fellow eboard members, and the general body of my organizations whop really develop the ideas and changes that I am “leading.” I constantly thank them for their work because honestly, they make my job easy. It’s a huge sign of respect to extend gratitude to your peers, and I don’t think there’s a single person that will not have a smile on their face when they hear it. As a graduating senior, I have to thank the professionals who have gotten me here. My professors, advisors, and special shout-out to Student Affairs continue to sacrifice so much for the general student body. In a logistical sense, Stevens would not exist without them. In an honest sense, these
professionals make Stevens students what they are and we should thank them for that. None of these people absolutely need the “thank you,” but why wouldn’t I give it? Unfortunately we live in a world that needs some grandiose reason to be thankful. It’s okay to have different levels of gratefulness, but someone smiling at you deserves the equal opportunity of being thanked as someone saving your life. An act, no matter how big, or small can be validated and all you need are those two short words of “thank you.” Now you might be thinking, “Katie, it’s October. Why are you thanking people already?” Great question, some people
need to be reminded to do so. Coming from a person who is hardly thanked herself, cautiously thanks others, and conveniently has a column in The Stute, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to do so. But in all seriousness, we are in the middle of the semester and campus morale is a little low. A small gesture of saying thanks can really brighten a mood. If someone brightens one mood they can brighten a whole room of moods. A whole room of moods eventually dissipates to a campus of bright and shining people. It’s simple gestures that can really make a difference this point of the semester. Not to be a campus mom, but always remember your “thank yous.”
Friday, October 21, 2016 • Page 3
Across the Hudson
Looking for America
Last
Friday,
I
by DAVID ROGERS
was
Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major
told about an American-themed restaurant opening in the East Village whose theme was American stereotypes: red, white, and blue everywhere, Walmart references, large meat dishes, etc. As soon as I heard about this, I immediately knew that I would have to go there and write a column about it. I imported some patriotism from Staten Island (aka met my friend Warren at
the ferry terminal) and we headed straight for this new burger place only to find it closed. The place opened up 5 hours later than their Facebook page said they would, so we had to search for another place to eat. Sorry, Merica NYC Burgers, but you’re not getting reviewed this week (and it’s your fault). Our brief search for another burger joint ended when we found Paul’s Da Burger Joint at St. Mark’s Place & Second Avenue. On the outside, it only looked moderately more appealing than any other East Village restaurant, with a small storefront with a lot of neon lights and a sign that said “voted best burger in NYC.” I’ve definitely never seen that sign before. Warren and I were gravitating towards it though, so we went in and found a pleasant surprise.
When I walked in, I thought I had walked into a burger joint in the West during 80’s or 90’s. The walls were full of oldschool metal signs advertising their special burgers, NYC street signs, and Americana signs, such as a “Yankees fans only seating” sign (there was a similar one for Mets fans in the back), a sign that reads “Beer is now cheaper than gas. Don’t drive, drink,” and an exit sign for Yankee Stadium. I assume the exit sign was stolen form the Major Deegan Expressway, and all of the road work there is replacing that sign. Those are just the memorable signs. Even better, they played good classic rock and pop. The menu is well over 50% burgers, but there were a few sandwiches and omelettes at the bottom of the menu. Regrettably, I cannot review
the milkshakes (since my stomach is in a bit of a love-hate relationship with dairy right now) but I can talk about their burgers. Warren and I both ordered the “El Paso Burger,” a cheddar cheeseburger with jalapenos. My initial reaction to the burger, and the first thing I said after taking a bite was, “I can taste the freedom in this burger.” We had finally found our all-American burger joint, despite our initial setback with Merica NYC Burgers. I know my initial reaction is very vague, but it’s honestly how I would sum up the burger. The beef was clearly fatty, yet high quality beef that I could tell was from the middle of the country just by its taste. The cheddar pretty much served its purpose as a complement to the burger, but the jalapenos were too mild. Overall, I rate the burger a solid 4.5/5. A few other burgers on the menu that stood out to me were the Pizza Burger with mozzarella and pizza sauce, the Eastsider Burger with ham, mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, and the St. Mark’s Burger with mushrooms and fried onions. You can create your own burger with your own toppings, but I recommend trying something from their menu. Yes, ham is an odd topping for a burger, but you might like it. I’ll most
likely get a hamburger with ham next time. Also, small portion freaks be warned: these aren’t small burgers. The bill came out to about $13 per person since we both bought deluxe burgers. It’s not the best burger I’ve ever had, but it’s better than good enough, and what really makes Paul’s great is the theme and authenticity of the place. There are too many great local businesses that have been booted out of this city by one thing or another - rent, hipsters, chains,
etc. The East Village is mostly in tact, which is one reason that I like the place, and Paul’s is a great example of why it’s good to have local, oldtime businesses stay in a neighborhood. It adds some authenticity and character to the place. Additionally, they’re oneof-a-kind - people will come into the neighborhood to go to their favorite restaurant, but they won’t travel very far to go to a chain restaurant. I will certainly go back to the East Village for Paul’s many times.
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Stars of Stevens
“Like a Rolling Stone”
by MIA HILDEBRANDT
Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major
Bob Dylan became the first musician to ever win the Nobel Prize in Literature this year. Dylan, best known for his career as a songwriter, had his start singing protest songs in Greenwich Village. His lyrics and songwriting style set him apart from his contemporaries in shaping American music. Prior to winning this prestigious award, Dylan was awarded numerous honors, including Academy and Golden Globe awards, being inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, and winning the Pulitzer Prize. Emma Murphy, a sophomore Business and Technology major, describes Bob Dylan as “one of the greatest poets of all time.” She adds, “While his lyrics are so extraordinary, there is also a simplicity that allows everyone to
connect and find meaning [within his music].” However mainstream Dylan’s work may be, “My favorite song is ‘Like a Rolling Stone.’” Emma says. “Each song has music that warms and cools your soul. This song is no exception, but it’s his poetry that rocks me. While the song is about someone facing so much adversity, it’s wrapped up in acceptance.” Dylan’s lyrics, “When you ain’t got nothing, you got nothing to lose / You’re invisible now, you’ve got no secrets to conceal,” are poetry that have the power to connect with listeners. Emma adds, “You can pull smiles or sighs out of anything he [Dylan] designs.” Kaitlyn Zak, a sophomore Chemical Engineering major and music enthusiast, recounts instances when a friend would listen to someone’s cover of a Bob Dylan song and not know that it was originally written and sung by him. Kaitlyn explains, “Bob Dylan is everywhere.” She adds, “His newly awarded Nobel Prize in Literature is well-deserved and shows how much of an influence he has had on the musical world. In short, Bob Dylan is a badass.” In light of this award, Dylan is now being
viewed as a poet. The question then becomes whether song lyrics can have the same value as other literary forms, like poetry or novels. So what is the difference between song lyrics and poetry? Kaitlyn believes that, “song lyrics and poetry are one and the same. Lyrics are a form of poetic expression, which is something that Bob Dylan has definitely mastered.” She adds, “His lyrics bring his music to life.” Emma agrees that there are many similarities between lyrics and poetry; however when examining Mr. Dylan’s work in particular, there is one key difference that separates his lyrics from written poetry: His voice. Bob Dylan’s lyrics and melody convey the intense emotions in his songs. Emma explains, “If his words were just read, one would have to imagine the flow, when the words pick up power, and when they slow down. [Bob] Dylan leads that for us which is an art form all on its own.” She adds, “I love reading poetry, but sometimes having that help gives me a deeper connection with the artist causing a longer bond. He has obviously been able to create this bond with so many people over so many years.”
Daily Express
When most of us think of song lyrics, we think of the music that goes along with it. However, Dylan, unlike most songwriters, “is in the 2 percent club of songwriters whose lyrics are interesting on the page even without the harmonica and the guitar and his very distinctive voice,” according to Billy Collins, the former United States Poet Laureate for the New York Times. This historic achievement also challenges our views of distinguishing between art forms and bridging the gap
between literature and music. Hence, the definition of literature seems to have expanded since Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize win. Kaitlyn says, “Music and literature are some of the best forms of self-expression. The connections that music makes between people are amazing. It brings common ground between everyone.” Emma emphasizes the importance of music in her life. She states, “I stand at a very biased point of view where music means everything to me. It is the gasoline to
my career, my love, my hate, my pain, and my every action. Everything I do comes out in my own lyrics when I write songs but I can also find everything I’m feeling in the music others make. Music is an outlet for emotions and creativity. Some people paint, act, sing, but everyone can listen. It comes in every language, every dialect, [and] every corner of the world. It isn’t just important to me. It may not affect everyone in the same magnitude, but it does impact everyone.”
Campus Pulse
Friday, October 21, 2016 • Page 4
Roving Reporter What are you dressing up as for halloween?
“A native Hawaiian.”
“Nothing!”
“I’m wearing a Christmas sweater.”
Austin McDonnell
Aimal Wajihuddin
Sam Conte
“Zurg.”
“Joe Pucilowski.”
“A lumberjack.”
Peyton Rieser
Nick Parisik
Frank Szucs
Polling Pierce Favorite coffee flavor? Expresso 12
Cafe con Leche 5
Red Velvet 6
Caramel 13
LUMBERJACK SEASON!
Mint 2
Black Coffee 21 Pumpkin Spice 11 Pumpkin Spice 18
Vanilla Bean 11
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Friday, October 21, 2016 • Page 5
Creative Space Harley Quinn
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by MONICA MOSER
College has surely changed me, Or maybe I changed because of it. It was an opportunity for a fresh start, Or was it an excuse for one? Before there was this bookish woman Who seemed to have her life together. She put her career first, And appeared naïve about where it would take her. Before she knew it, she went to a new place And she encountered new people, People who would end up having a dramatic impact On her life.
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There went that professional woman. After coming into contact with those new people And becoming exposed to new ideas and ways of life She became mad, and at the same time empowered.
Scheduled for Nov. 29
She tasted blood, and wanted more. She was no longer certain of the long run. She lived for now, and wanted to live for a someone.
Sponsored by the Campus Life Committee, with help from SGA, Entertainment Committee, the Office of University Events, and President Favardin
Going into college, I was Harleen Quinzel. Now, I am Harley Quinn.
I’ll wait until after I get my exams back by VICTORIA PISKAREV
Two hours of sleep And three cups of coffee later I ask myself What am I doing And I answer I think I’m doing this for me.
Setup on Nov. 19 and Nov. 27 Food and drinks will be provided during working hours to volunteers
Contact Greg Klesaris gklesari@stevens.edu
A love poem from dust to dust by CHARLES INTERNICOLA
Bang. You were dust I was dust Exploding into a new universe Hurdling through a galaxy You collected into a star, Hot, burning, magnificent, Warm, powerful, life giving, Energizing the rock that I found myself on. I took your vital gift and tried and tried So desperately I tried As I formed polycarbons forming formulations Ultimately founding the form of organisms And finally I created life from your gift. But I was slightly too late Because you were burnt out Tired from emitting such extravagance And then you grew and swole and stole From me the life I tried so very hard to make But it was okay – An honest mistake Nothing you wished to do to hurt me. My only regret is what came thereafter When my small stardust world was sent hurdling Far, far, far away from your embrace To another land so far away Beyond your hand and touch which once warmed me. For then I found myself in another realm. I then dwelled in a world of gas With no ground to rest upon And none of our love that I thought would last. I could only gaze in your direction Hoping that one day our paths would cross Even if it’d be for only a moment That would surely pass I wanted your warmth more than anything Anything any little bit of dust could ever desire And as I gazed upon your form So many billion light-years away I saw the flash of a supernova – Like the bang that first sparked our love And if a speck of dust could smile then I did For it reminded me of our beginning And I felt renewed. Rekindled on this cold gas world, I gained a bit of hope that one day
Some number of billions of years from now, Be it only in a fleeting brush, One day our paths could cross again And I could relive what I once felt When I was in your reach. So then I waited in unwavering hope That one day, One day you’d find your way back to me, And as I kept looking upon the stars I saw that you could be anywhere Part of any one of the innumerable clouds of dust That shined through the darkness, And although I was billions upon billions of years Away from our next touch I cared not Because with each day that passed Each year that came and Each eon that left I was that much closer to the moment That I would feel your warmth again. So I continued to look and look Looking upon the void and waiting, Waiting, Waiting until my pensive thought was disrupted, Disturbed by a passing comet Containing more countless specks of dust That hurdled through my world Attempting to distract me from the one speck of dust In the entire universe that truly mattered to me. That comet threw my humble presence Out of the gas world into oblivion once again, Where eventually my inadvertent adventure Landed me upon a rock Where with a splash I was in a new world, One I’d never known before. I was inundated in this world I was but a bit of dust On a young planet of water and fire and rock And with each emerging force Expressed by the fledgling world I was thrown about And became a bit of dust Forced to explore a small and unique world. But even with the new wonders around me I only thought of the wonder that awaited me When I would finally feel your warmth again.
So I pressed on in my romantic quest Where I made my way into a life once again Just as I had done all those eons ago And the feeling was extraordinary – To recall what I had experienced so long ago When I was alive and you warmed my world. And then I lived a thousand lives – My atoms moving from one organism to another, And another, And another, Living day after day And never ever forgetting my love And never ceasing to wonder where she dwelled And then finally, After a billion years, After a million homes, After a thousand lifetimes, You came to me. I was dwelling in a mundane creature And in that creatures time It encountered another – One that contained the bit of dust that contained my heart, And for that moment of the long awaited encounter I felt it. I felt your warmth, Like the sun that once warmed me I felt your hot, burning, magnificent touch, I felt your warm, powerful, life giving embrace, And as quickly as our atoms encountered, We were whisked away from one another. And from that moment on Until my existence today, I wait again For our next warm encounter When maybe, Maybe one day we will not just collide But connect, Connect in a creature Or on a land Where my atoms can reside by yours And I can feel your warm touch Just a little bit longer Than the ephemeral moments I cherish.
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York City, and at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére in Paris. Loscutoff also mentioned plans of hoping to expand the tribute, as there is much interest in the newly created corner, and a little more space left in the vicinity. “We had to move [Hard to Swallow] because of the renovations that occurred on the second floor.” She also explained the two tapestries at the exhibit, “They were purchased by Ken Rogers, the President of Stevens in the 1980’s, so [Calder] didn’t donate these to us... but these are good reproductions.” Finally, the library offers tours for those interested in learning about Calder and his time at Stevens. “We do a lot of
be.” Carol’s advice is to take advantage of all opportunities. Attend as many workshops and info sessions as you can and be ready to introduce yourself and make a great first impression. Then, really prepare for interviews by knowing the company, such as latest news, the job position, the company’s mission statement, and their corporate values. Her advice about networking is to talk to everyone about what you hope to do. Talk to friends, family members, professors, doctors, and tell them about the kind of opportunity you’re looking for. You’ll never know where a connection will pop up if you don’t try. Networking is key to finding most opportunities. And, getting experience really does matter. The Stevens Career Center is dedicated to
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on strong borders and cited drug trafficking as a top reason to increase border security. Clinton commented on the difficulty of deporting all illegal immigrants, especially those with children born in the United States. In the open debate portion, the candidates debated the effects of illegal immigrants on the US economy. Trump mentioned a quote from Clinton from a leaked speech about free trade and open borders. However, Clinton responded by claiming that the quote was taken out of context. She changed the topic to the issue of Russians hacking and sending emails to WikiLeaks, and the idea that the Russians are supporting Trump. Trump condemned any foreign interference in the US election, and went after Clinton for failing to negotiate with Russia. Clinton proceeded to condemn Trump’s behavior also. The next segment of the debate covered the economy. Wallace covered both candidates’ positions before the candidates spoke. Clinton
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tours,” said Loscutoff. “The groups we have vary; sometimes outside organizations [who are] interested in his works, sometimes kids as young as preschool.” She credited the university’s ability to foster “a cross of
the arts and the sciences” as why many schools like to bring different age groups come to visit his works. She added a final comment, “People are usually very impressed that Calder went to school here. They
don’t expect it.” For more information about Alexander Calder’s life, or details about where his works can be found around the world, please visit https://www.calder. org/.
began by highlighting her ideas on increasing spending to provide better education, green energy jobs, and raising the minimum wage. Trump began highlighting the importance of helping with college education and then went back to the previous segment on how our allies must contribute their fair share to defense alliances. Trump shifted the topic towards trade reform, and how it will help restart the economy. Clinton responded by highlighted her husband’s economic plan and President Obama’s current plan. Wallace questioned her on Obama’s plan, as her plan is similar to his stimulus package, which did not have the impact it was suppose to have. The candidates then got more personal and shifted towards their previous positions on the economy. The debate continued into the topic of who is fit to be president. Wallace began by pressing Trump on his remarks and on his sexual assault accusations. Trump responded by claiming that all of those stories were false and accused Clinton of hiring those women. He also accused Clinton of hiring people to incite violence at
his rallies. Clinton, in a similar fashion to the previous debate, listed lewd remarks Trump has made about women. Trump pivoted to Clinton’s email scandal and how it disqualifies her to run for office. Clinton accused Trump of dodging and dismissed the emails. Wallace followed up on Clinton’s potential quid pro quo scandal, which she dodged by discussing the Clinton Foundation. Trump attacked her on the donations from countries that are antiLGBT and anti-women. Clinton went back on Trump to Trump’s tax returns. Wallace then questioned if Trump is willing to accept the election outcome if he loses, to which he gave no definitive answer. The debate then moved into foreign hot spots, in which Clinton opened by applauding foreign powers for their involvement in defeating ISIS, but said she will not put American troops on the ground to help. Trump stated that he felt that the current military strategy in the area is horrific. The open floor portion of the debate mainly focused on the battle in Mosul. The topic then shifted to Syria and the city of Aleppo. Both candidates had dif-
ferent approaches as to how to deal with the conflict in Syria: Clinton focused on a no fly zone, but was questioned on how likely that is to happen, and if it could cause a war between the United States and Russia. The debate moved to its final segment on America’s debts, and entitlement reform. Trump showed his concern for America’s growing debt, but stated that his economic plan will be able to keep the debt down by increasing economic activity. Clinton touted that her plan will not add a penny to the debt. Wallace then shifted to entitlement reform to which Trump cited the need to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Clinton focused on the need to put money back into the Social Security Trust Fund. At the end, Wallace surprised both candidates by giving them one minute each for a closing argument. Both candidates’ comments mainly focused on social issues and uniting the country. Clinton highlighted her record and her desire to help children. Trump highlighted the need to take care of veterans and put the United States first.
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ist in hairspray, HFCs are just as dangerous. There are many alternative options for air conditioners, such as hydrocarbon-based coolants, already in use by many ice cream companies and in research by countless appliancemakers.
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students and wants to get to know each student individually. Carol Ruiz extends her greeting to anyone who is interested in stopping by on Howe sixth floor, whether it’s for an interview or just to say hello. Have any questions, feedback, or concerns about the graduate student career management program or graduate student career services? Contact Carol Ruiz at carol.ruiz@stevens.edu and let your voice be heard! This major amendment looks to slow global warming by .44 degrees Celsius, marking the greatest expected change from a single legislation ever. Will this legislation work to improve the quality of our air? Well, in much of Europe, similar laws were passed this year, but have seen little to no compliance. We can only hope this document is thorough enough to allow for real change.
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Ethnic Student Council Olympics brings friendly competition to Schaefer Lawn by MARK KRUPINSKI Staff Writer
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, The Ethnic Student Council hosted the Ethnic Student Council Olympics to promote unity between the ethnic student organizations as well as learn about each organization’s culture. The Olympics pitted the organizations against one another in games that represented each organization’s culture. Competitors could win tickets that could be entered into a raffle for prizes.sweet after eating a miracle berry.
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World Night Market introduces foods from around the world by GRAY MORRISON Staff Writer
Wednesday night, the Korean Student Association held their World Night Market event. At this event, students were exposed to global market of ethnic foods and cultures. The event was so warmly welcomed by students, and there was even a snapchat filter for the event to promote participation in the food night.
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Letter to the Editor
A PSA to the PSA by DAVID YE
1st year Graduate Student Computer Science Major
In the 114th issue [Editor’s note: It was the 114th Volume, Issue 5] of the Stute, an anonymous reader wrote a PSA addressing the so-called “intolerance” within Steven’s fraternities. I would like to respond to that PSA by making a PSA. Writing this, I am an-
gered that the author used minority groups for virtue-signaling. I am angered that the word “tolerance” is use by leftist Social Justice Warriors as Orwellian doublespeak to enforce their own intolerance onto others. I am angered that the author made accusations against fraternities without any evidence. As a student at Stevens, I concur that the national anti-free-
dom SJW cult has finally reached Stevens and shown its true color. The author claimed to care for minorities without realizing his or her own hypocrisy and bigotry. 1. Does the author believe in diversity of thought or diversity of skin color? If the author only sees skin color, not merits or character which fraternities embrace, who is the real racist? 2. So-
rorities regularly host events and activities which improve women’s well-being on campus. The author splits women into Greek and non-Greek categories for the convenience of narrative, and sees sororities through his or her own bigoted lens. 3. The author is outraged by N-,F-,C-, and Swords. Where is the outrage when these words are used generously in
rap music, when vulgarity is the whole shtick of certain comedians and entertainers? Political correctness is factually incorrect. It’s another form of censorship. College campuses should be at the forefront where ideas compete with each other, not a place where speech is policed under the guise of protecting feelings of snowflakes. Facts don’t
care about your feelings, as Ben Shapiro said. The infantilizing of adults has been a serious issue for decades. Do not seek to join academia if you hail PC Principal. Do not seek to live in the real world where very few cater to your feelings. Do not seek to declare war on freedom of speech by compelling others to only use languages you permit. Grow up, bro.
Letter to the Editor
Greek Community response by THE STEVENS GREEK COUNCILS
Recently, a Letter to the Editor of the Stute titled “A Public Service Announcement” caught the attention of many communities on and off of Stevens Campus. The Greek Community at Stevens was shocked and upset to hear that anyone had such a negative experience in what most members consider to be a very supportive community. Fraternity and sorority organizations were created to build meaningful bonds, better the local community, and support the education and personal development of its members. Greek life brings people together and it provides so many with a home away from home, a family and a support system. And while we do not agree with the generalizations made in the article, we do admit that we are not a perfect community and it may
be that some of the over 1000 students, which make up our Greek community, are not as committed to diversity and inclusivity as the rest. Not every social Greek organization contains a high percentage of minoritized groups on campus, but all organizations celebrate the diversity of their sisters and brothers. After reading the October 7th letter to the editor, the Presidents of all four Greek Councils met numerous times with leaders and members of the community to discuss the steps we could take to move forward. The Greek community has been working tirelessly to plan new events and initiatives on campus to better ourselves and our organizations based on the input received from community members, and we have asked each individual in Greek Life at Stevens, and each Greek organization to reflect on what
they can do to improve. Many of the ideas suggested are already being addressed by the new Stevens Greek Accreditation Program, which can be found on DUCKsync, which officially launched this year. The program will publically rank organizations based on their level of participation and encourages organizations to host educational and service programs open to all of campus, receive trainings on diversity and inclusivity, attend and host Anti-Hazing programs, and participate in and support the events hosted by other organizations on campus. In light of “A Public Service Announcement” we will be making a concentrated effort to build closer relationships with the minoritized communities at Stevens through support, attendance, and co-hosted events. A few organizations have already started reaching
out to Safe Zone, the Torch Alliance, the Ethnic Student Council and Women’s Programs to co-host events as well as schedule trainings and workshops. The United Greek Committee, an organization composed of 1 or 2 elected delegates from every social Greek organization at Stevens, has planned two trainings, one on allyship and how to better support brothers and sisters in minoritized communities, and one on LGBTQ students and how to support them and affirm their identities in one gender organizations. The members in attendance will bring back everything that they learn and share it with their chapters. The Stevens Panhellenic Association has already asked every Panhellenic sorority to get Safe Zone trained this year. SPA is also hosting an open discussion with Kristie and Danielle to begin drafting a formal policy
on the participation of transgender women that have not undergone gender reassignment surgery in recruitment and a bystander intervention training focusing on diversity and inclusion. In the Spring, SPA is also looking forward to coordinating another Week of Women with the Women’s Council to highlight issues prevalent on a mostly male campus. The four council presidents will be working closely with Jacquis Watters, the new Diversity Educator in Student Life, on future programming, Greek specific trainings and collaborations with the minoritized communities on campus. We are taking the claims made in the Letter to the Editor seriously, whether they represent our community or not, there is always room for us to improve. If the Greeks at Stevens make a sincere effort to make the community more in-
clusive, it will happen, but we need every member to be involved. This goes beyond just being open minded, it means we have to speak out when members are not representing the values of our community. We need to work to educate ourselves and support and affirm the members of minoritized communities, whether or not they are a part of the Greek community. We are responsible for the perception of Greek Life from outside of the Greek community, and we have some work to do combating negative stereotypes and generalizations. The best way for every Greek to improve and strengthen this community is to lead by example. Our actions need to speak for themselves, and they need to say that we are an amazing community that values diversity and makes a sincere effort to include and support people of all backgrounds.
Scientific Curmudgeon
The egregious hypocrisy of Thomas Jefferson
by JOHN HORGAN CAL Professor
I once admired Thomas Jefferson, seeing him as a great man with a tragic flaw: The writer of the inspiring words “all men are created equal” owned slaves. Now, I see Jefferson as an egregious hypocrite, who willfully betrayed the ideals he espoused. I reached this conclusion after visiting Monticello, Jefferson’s famous Virginia estate, last summer. Previously, I didn’t realize
the extent of Jefferson’s slave ownership, and I lazily—and ignorantly-excused it as a common ethical blind spot of his time. Below are facts I learned from my tour guide at Monticello, from the Monticello website and from other readings. *Jefferson often denounced slavery. He wrote in 1774, “The abolition of domestic slavery is the great object of desire in those colonies where it was unhappily introduced in their infant state.” Yet over the course of his life he owned a total of 600 slaves, who worked on his Monticello farm and other holdings. *Jefferson was a “brutal hypocrite” even when judged by the standards of his time, according to histo-
rian Paul Finkelman. He notes that “while many of his contemporaries, including George Washington, freed their slaves during and after the revolution--inspired, perhaps, by the words of the Declaration--Jefferson did not.” Jefferson also “dodged opportunities to undermine slavery or promote racial equality.” For example, as a Virginia state legislator, Jefferson “blocked consideration of a law that might have eventually ended slavery in the state.” *Jefferson was not a kind slave-owner, my guide at Monticello said, because that is a contradiction in terms. Although there is no evidence that Jefferson beat slaves himself, he employed overseers who did. The Monticello
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website says the overseer William Page had a reputation as a “terror” among slaves and was described as “peevish & too ready to strike.” *DNA testing and other evidence have convinced most historians that Jefferson fathered six children with a slave, Sally Hemings. Hemings is believed to have been the daughter of Jefferson’s father-inlaw, John Wayles, and one of his slaves. That means Hemings was the half-sister of Jefferson’s wife, Martha, who died in 1782. *Some writers, grotesquely, have romanticized the relationship between Jefferson and Hemings. As our Monticello guide pointed out, a relationship between a master and slave cannot be consensual, let alone
romantic. The relationship might have begun as early as 1787, when Jefferson took Hemings to Paris for two years. He was 43, she 14. Jefferson never freed Hemings. After his death in 1826, Jefferson’s daughter Martha allowed Hemings to leave Monticello and live out her days in nearby Charlottesville. *Jefferson freed only two slaves in his lifetime and another five in his will, all members of the Hemings family. One man freed by Jefferson’s will had a wife and eight children, who remained enslaved and were sold to four different owners. Jefferson apparently thought black slaves wouldn’t be greatly affected by the forced dissolution of their families. He wrote that “love
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seems with them to be more an eager desire, than a tender delicate mixture of sentiment and sensation. Their griefs are transient.” The United States has come a long way since Jefferson’s era. Our moral progress is exemplified by the fact that a black man is President. But this country still falls far short of its professed ideals of peace, equality, justice and liberty for all. Perhaps if Jefferson had set a better ethical example, we would have come further by now. 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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Women’s Volleyball sweeps past NYU SSI - The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team topped NYU 25-22, 2519, 25-16 Wednesday night. The Ducks picked up their third straight win and moved to 25-3 on the season, while NYU fell to 14-11. After calling a timeout down 6-2, Stevens scored six of the next seven to jump ahead. The lead was short-lived as a service error put the visitors back in a two point hole. With senior Mary Tobin serving, the Ducks rolled off
five straight to grab an advantage they did not surrender. NYU would never reclaim the lead, and the Ducks recorded five of the last seven markers of the set, capped off with a kill from senior Christina Sciarra. Once again, the hosts grabbed an early edge, pouncing ahead 10-6. A 4-0 spurt by sophomore Brianna Perez would even the frame at 10, and the two sides traded four 2-0 runs a piece, before Tobin sparked a 7-0 gap. The rally was finished with a thunderous double-stuff
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from Perez and freshman Sara Hain. After NYU fended off one set point, Hain took a set Perez and hammered home the pe-
riod ending kill. With NYU trimming the Stevens lead in set three down to a mere two after a kill by Rayne Ellis,
the Ducks rolled off six straight tallies, including three aces from Sciarra. Hain ended the match with back-to-back kills off assists from Perez. Hain hit .385 with seven kills and five total blocks, while Tobin had a double-double of 12 kills and 18 assists. Junior Sydni Horner tallied a team-best 24 digs. The Ducks will be back in action on Friday, taking on Susquehanna before concluding Empire 8 Conference action against St. John Fisher and Alfred Saturday.
No. 7 Rutgers-Newark tops Men’s Soccer
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SSI - The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s soccer team saw its three-match win streak
snapped Tuesday night in a 3-1 non-conference loss to No. 7 Rutgers-Newark. The loss dropped Ste-
vens to 8-5-1, while R-N moved to 16-2-0. Sophomore Andrew Masur tallied Stevens’ goal, combining with sophomore Haddy Abdelhady for four shots on goal. Stevens outshot R-N 14-6, and tallied one more corner. Rutgers-Newark grabbed the initial lead eight minutes in, but Stevens responded two minutes later with Masur’s header off a corner from senior Jay Mikula. R-N hit the post shortly after,
before the Ducks narrowly missed an opportunity of their own with sophomore Daniel Aversano’s shot that sailed just wide. Stevens unleashed one more offensive attack 30 minutes in with a pair of shots during a threeminute stretch, but the first was saved by R-N keeper Andres Medina before the second sailed high to keep the match deadlocked heading into the half. R-N took the lead back 10 minutes into the second with an unassisted
goal, before adding another 12 minutes later off a penalty kick to put Stevens in a two-goal hole. The Ducks had their best scoring opportunity in the second with freshman Andy Diaz-Delgado’s attempt in the 85th minute, but the chance sailed just above the bar as R-N closed out the match from there to seal the loss. The Ducks will continue their three-match homestand Saturday when they host Alfred at noon.
No. 5 Women’s Soccer falls to No. 7 TCNJ SSI - The No. 5 Stevens Institute of Technology women’s soccer team suffered its first defeat of the season, falling 1-0 to No. 7 TCNJ Wednesday. The Ducks dropped to 13-1-0, while the Lions moved to 13-0-1. Freshman Julia Panko fired the first shot eight seconds into the game, but TCNJ responded with four of the next five, including a pair that caught iron in the third and 21st minutes. The Lions continued the pressure, as a shot by
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Jessica Goldman also rang off the crossbar in the 30th minute. With time winding down in the first period, senior Raba Nassif had a free kick opportunity that
was saved by the Lions keeper with seven seconds left. Senior Rachel Chavkin ripped shot that was saved by Jessica Weeder. Weeder punted the ball,
after it was misplayed by a Duck defender, Christine Levering passed a ball to Elizabeth Thoresen. Thoresen stayed onside and beat a charging Stevens goalkeeper to give the hosts a 1-0 lead at the 49:59 mark. It was first time this season that the Ducks trailed. The Lions continued to pepper junior Lindsey Mahnken with shots, including three consecutive after the goal, but Mahnken was able to make the stops. The Ducks best chance happened in the 72nd min-
ute, as shots by freshman Gabriella Saade and Panko were unable to find the back of the net. Stevens had one final chance with nine seconds left, but a shot by Chavkin went wide. TCNJ doubled up on the shot total, 24-12 while holding a 6-4 edge on corner kicks. Mahnken made five saves in the setback, while Panko led the way with three shots. The Ducks will travel to Elmira on Saturday for 12 p.m. match against the Soaring Eagles.
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Saturday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS St. John Fisher College 2:30 p.m. at Alfred University 5 p.m. Alfred, NY
MEN’S SOCCER at Sarah Lawrence College 1 p.m. Bronxville, NY
WOMEN’S SOCCER at Sarah Lawrence College 1 p.m. Bronxville, NY
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Rowan Inter-Regional Border Battle Rowan Inter-Regional Border Battle v. William Paterson University Revolutionary Collegiate Classic R1 @ Nazareth College v. Utica College v. Ithaca College v. Haverford College v. Montclair State University Revolutionary Collegiate Classic R2
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