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Gateway approved by Zoning Board by RAMI KAMMOURH Staff Writer

The Hoboken Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to approve Stevens’ application for three variances regarding the Academic Gateway Complex this past Tuesday. This vote marked the end of a seventeen-month debate between support and opposition to the project and will allow Stevens to move ahead with the construction of two new academic buildings along Hudson Street. Tuesday’s hearing, held at the Hoboken Multi-Service Center, was the last of six hearings regarding the application. For the past few years,

Stevens had faced the challenge of placing an academic building on residentially-zoned land. The two proposed buildings, dubbed “The Academic Gateway Complex,” are planned to be built in place of Lieb as well as the 6th Street parking lot, an area Hoboken has zoned strictly for residential usage. Before constructing these buildings, Stevens first had to seek approval from the Hoboken Zoning Board, which resulted in several public hearings for members of the community to share their opinions on the matter. Originally submitted in May of 2014, Stevens’ application was met with much opposition from Hoboken residents. Many believed the height of the proposed build-

ings would obstruct their view of the New York skyline. Some also took issue with the proposed “sky bridge,” a glass walkway meant to connect the two buildings which would be positioned over a public street. In response to these concerns, Stevens changed the design of the buildings to make the proposed buildings blend more with other buildings on Hudson Street. Despite the changes, there was still much opposition to the design; Stevens now needed to apply for variances, official requests for exemption from City rules, in order to gain approval for construction. Although there was much opposition to the Gateway Complex, there was also a large amount of

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support shown at the hearings. Many of those in attendance were Stevens administration, faculty, and students, as well as Hoboken residents who believed the project would be of benefit to the local community. Many argued that

G&T awards most ethical team on campus by FARHANA BEGUM Staff Writer

A group from the The Stute was just named “Most Ethical Team at Stevens” after competing in the 2015 Ethics Bowl, co-hosted by both the Gear and Triangle Society and the Honor Board this past Wednesday, November 18. Students from various organizations came together to discuss ethical issues on topics such as military use of force against civilians and proving U.S. aid to foreign aid. Six teams worked hard to prove clear comprehensible arguments, but in the end only one team could hold the title of “Most Ethical Team at Stevens.” As teams, judges, and moderators gathered together in Morton 103, there were hums of anxiety and preparation building up among the participants. Whispers of strategy and methods filled the air as jokes of “forfeiting”

floated in the background. All teams were given the prompts beforehand but were unaware of which order the prompts would be presented to them. All judges were given the prompts ahead of time and scoring sheets to provide point values for each team’s performance. Members of the Honor Board served as judges and designed prompts for the competition. Stevens faculty also participated to be judges at the Bowl, including Professor Middleton, Professor Mullan, and Professor McCormack. Six teams participated in the competition including The Stute, Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, three teams from Off Center, and one team named the Unethical Ethicalists. The competition took place in several locations, including Morton 103, Jacobus Lounge, and Hayden Lounge. In each room there were three judges, one moderator, and two teams competing against one another.

Stevens has contributed greatly to the local economy as well as given back to the community in many ways and that it should be allowed the opportunity to improve its aca-

see GATEWAY • Page 6

Stevens mourns the loss of 2 students by FRANKIE GUARINI Editor-in-Chief

All judges were also given the prompt ahead of time and given scoring sheets to provide point values for each team’s performance. For each case, one team was given one minute to read the prompt, one minute to discuss and come up with an argument, and three minutes to make an opening argument. The opposing team was then given one minute to discuss with their team members and two minutes to present their rebuttal. The initial team was given one minute to make their final remarks.

The judges were then provided four minutes to ask questions and two minutes to give scores. Overall, the teams worked together and depended on each other for support and arguments before presenting. Judges asked complex questions, bringing up issues such as the current state of Syria and the idea that many military targets are placed within civilian regions. The teams recognized the complexity of the question, as

see ETHICS • Page 6

This past Sunday morning, sophomore Ian Rahimi and senior Bryan Fitzpatrick passed away. Both students were electrical engineering majors. A memorial will be held for Fitzpatrick on Saturday, November 21 at 2 p.m. in the Bissinger Room on the fourth floor of the Howe Center. Information regarding a memorial for Rahimi will become available within the coming weeks. The Counseling Center is available for students coping with the loss of these students on the 7th floor of the Howe Center. For additional information, students may call the Counseling Center at 201-2165177.

Computer Science Club hosts “Wheelhouse Tech Talk” by HOUSTON MIGDON Staff Writer

The Computer Science Club held its most recent talk in a steady stream of open computer science events this past Wednesday night. The club has seen great success with some of its more recent events, including “Bash Basics” and “Google Hangoutreach.” Wednesday night’s “Wheelhouse Tech Talk” focused primarily on the following question: What does it mean to be a modern software developer? Speaker Nikolai Chowdhury founded the the company “Wheelhouse”, a platform designed to provide guided and advanced training for software engineers in order

to make them “more successful and well balanced.” Originally an economics major in college, Chowdhury became a selftaught software engineer. He now claims to have seen every aspect of the software development field, from front and back end design to the implementation of his own product which launched early this past October. One of the most interesting aspects of the event was finding out how little the Computer Science Club knew about one of the most widely used programming tools available called “Git,” a tool that served as the subject for a prior CSC event this past semester. After quizzing attendees on some of the more advanced aspects of the pro-

gram, members were surprised to learn the average within the group was about fifty percent. Chowdhury expected this outcome and was quick to advertise the merits of Wheelhouse in training aspiring developers in these kinds of fields. Chowdhury gave out t-shirts with the phrase, “You don’t know Git” to the students with the highest scores on the quiz. The event closed with not only with free stickers, but also advice for aspiring software engineers in vital programming areas, such as communication, planning, quality, deployment, and the monitoring of code. The CSC plans on hosting many more events similar to this one, and hopes for great attendance in the future.

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What to hold onto after death (besides the memories) When I was initially penning this piece, I was going to focus on the terrorist attacks in Paris, how they relate to other attacks covered less by the media, and what we can take away from such tragedy. While that isn’t my focus in this piece anymore, the message is the same. When times get tough we stick together, but as time rolls on we forget about the big picture, why we came together in the first place. A few hours before Stevens notified the entire campus that two students—sophomore Ian Rahimi and senior Bryan Fitzpatrick— had died, I was already aware of one of the student’s deaths. When Stevens finally sent its official email though, titled “Sad News,” the prospect of two fellow students having died hit me. I felt gutted. While I knew neither of these students personally, I have definitely seen them both out and about on campus or in Pierce Dining Hall. Two familiar faces to me—best friends, fellow club members, and classmates to others—were gone. I’ve seen communities temporarily unite before under the banner of student deaths. For example, in high school, a senior died in a freak accident during a swim meet, and in middle school, a friend of mine died from bone cancer in what would have been

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this universe. Tragedy is often a catalyst for reevaluation. During that period of reassessment we see what actually matters. Then, time passes and we forget. As we try to move on after the loss of those we love, especially after the deaths of two fellow students, we cannot forget about what brought us together at all: their lives. More than death, life is what brings us together; death is just the impetus that did so. We will always have memories of those who have left us, no matter what. What we need to hold onto is the feeling of unity that forms during tragic times, the extensive impact of our words and actions, and the insignificance of events that make us angry, cloud our judgment, and consume our ability to live. Don’t live in fear, tethered to the thought of death. Instead, hold onto what was important to you during the most difficult times, even when everything is going well.

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her eighth grade graduation year. Of course, friends and family will always remain united when a loved one dies, but what about everyone else? Two Stevens students died. When you abstract from any individual relationships with these two students, you will see that we are connected by more than our majors or organizations. At the most we are Stevens students, whether we are celebrating sports victories or complaining about academic infrastructure. At the least we are all human beings, a sentiment echoed by many people and publications with the Paris-Beirut news coverage disparity this past week. Regardless of anything, we are automatically united by one (or both) of these distinctions—we really are one. Many of us have certainly learned thus far that life is ephemeral. With all that we do on a daily basis—our academics, extracurriculars, and career searching—even if we reach 80 years of age, life just isn’t long enough. After deaths of loved ones or international terrorist attacks, we call our families and friends to express how much we care about them; we take stock of our lives and the choices we’ve made; we reflect on our positions in this world, and even

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Freshman Software Engineering Major

Coming to this school, I knew that if I wanted to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Honor Board and The Stute, I would have to balance my work and other activities in order to stay afloat. I have come to realize that I can do this

fairly well, but the people who I admire most of all who have to have this art down to a science are the athletes here at Stevens. Consisting of a good majority of this school, the athletes here definitely know how to balance both work and play. Between long and strenuous practices, training, and competitions along with a heavy load of school work, it takes a lot of willpower and discipline to keep on top of everything. Even though I personally don’t play a varsity sport, I find myself with a hefty amount of work on my plate during the week, espe-

cially as the end of the semester approaches. For example, from this week on I have to build a razor scooter in SolidWorks for my graphics final, work on my report and oral presentation for Design I, study for a Thursday MA124 midterm, study for a Friday E115 exam, and work on the bulk of my E115 final project. Just listing these things makes me realize all that I have to do, but I also realize that other people probably have a lot more on their plate than I do. This heavy workload on top of my other activities outside of classes that take up a lot of

my time is a bit difficult sometimes, but I always manage to complete everything. To think that athletes have this or an even greater amount of work on top of their commitment to their sport, I often wonder how they get everything done. It is definitely admirable; even if I have a question about Calculus, one athlete in particular is sure to make the time to answer any questions I may have, even on top of his busy schedule. Overall, I am impressed with the dedication and balance that the athletes have to maintain in order to succeed.

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Death’s impact on society and our campus

by JOSEPH BROSNAN

5/5 Civil Engineering Major

I was going to write about Thanksgiving, make a few quips about family and the holidays, but something happened that sort of threw me off. Some students have

passed away, and one of them was a good friend of my friends. I did not know him tremendously well, not nearly as much as I’d have liked to, but, I don’t want to make my small monologue into some form of eulogy for him; his friends and family can do much better. No, I want to talk about death objectively, free of religion and the like, especially as it pertains to society. Humans are a strange set of creatures. We live incredibly temporary lives on the grand scope of the universe we live in, only having appeared

in a mere moment in the timeline of existence. So it comes as no surprise that death is just as common in our course of history as life is. Yet, in a person’s mere 100 years or so of being alive, they form connections and bonds with people that will prevail after their deaths. Do you remember your great-great-grandparents? Probably not. But the life choices they made do still have sway over your life. The company your family kept when you grew up helped shape you as a person, even if you did not know

their names. Even the life of some pauper in a foreign country makes some impression on the people who look at them as they pass them in the street. Positive or negative, the impressions people’s lives make on others help shape the actions of the community around them. If my meaning eludes you, consider this: Although the people who were around 150 years ago are all dead, we carry on their legacies, in some form or another. These collisions with our neighbors become our memories, and

help us move forwards through our march of time. Eventually, our younger neighbors will take the torches we left behind and continue their marches with our knowledge. In a sense, the human life may be fragile and temporary, but the life of our society is much bigger and longer-lasting. What I am saying, if I am saying anything meaningful at all, is that everyone matters. I don’t care if you know or didn’t know either of these students who have passed away, but in the small microcosm of the

Stevens community, the interactions of one person and their respective net of influence can easily make waves that will affect your own life. It is my argument that, regardless of familiarity, the passing of a person should deeply affect you, because we are not just a group of individuals, but an entire community. Whether or not we always act like one is another matter altogether. And when I mean “we,” in that previous statement, I do not mean just the Stevens commu-

see DEATH • Page 9

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Technically Speaking

Pulse sets the pace for future music production

by TARIK KDIRY

Freshman Software Engineering Major

Brought to you by English tech company Titan Reality is Pulse, a ticket to the future of music technology and production. Pulse has been making the rounds in many tech websites. Its mission is to bring music diversity to the curious mind. With one of these devices, a user can explore the wonders of music, from percussion rudiments to violin chords. From what I see, Pulse is built to satisfy a big range of musicians

from prominent DJs to early stage students. Pulse is a MIDI controller that resembles a drum pad on the outside, but acts as a programmable and customizable music kit. It grants the user freedom to create anything, from simple background beats to fully composed pieces. The pad, as well as Titan Reality’s various free apps, are used together to produce whatever the user wants it to. Pulse mixes the art of music with the connectivity of the Internet. With the use of an app, incredibly clean sounds can be produced, shared, and discovered on a cloud platform. Titan Reality’s cloud platform, Explore, was developed for users to share their work, and discover the work of others. Pulse is also compatible with all

existing MIDI software. This creates a much simpler, cheaper way for musicians to produce music, but on a smaller scale than traditional instruments. Yes, there is nothing exactly like the feel and adaptability of real instruments. But for the space and money saved, Pulse has the advantage of excellent music production and accessibility. Pulse truly deserves their reputation of being the future of musical instruments. Titan Reality built the Pulse to resemble a reallife drumpad. Pulse has the ability to track any object at high to slow speeds, and analyze the user’s movements to create the most accurate sound in terms of loudness and speed. This allows the user to navigate between instruments, and even do cool

tricks with a percussion instrument, such as dampening and ringing. Also, users can use anything from drum sticks, to mallets, to even their own hands. The sensor technology within this device has the ability to differentiate between the tools and create the

most accurate sound possible, allowing the freedom and creativity of the producer to flourish. The user can add and combine a wide range of instruments, from a harp, to a mixer, to a drum machine, to even a guitar, using any of Ti-

tan Reality’s free apps. Besides Pulse’s visually appealing exterior, it brings to the table an innovative way to express an individual’s creative side through the power of music. It is currently available for preorder on Kickstarter at an early bird price of $750.

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Scientific Curmudgeon

How should the U.S. respond to terror?

by JOHN HORGAN

Director, Center for Science Writings

I was at a workshop on the mind-body problem— where scientists and philosophers debated, among other questions, whether dark energy might be conscious—when reality intruded. Someone sitting beside me silently showed me his smart phone, which displayed a report that terrorists had struck

Paris. Again. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is suspected of involvement in the attacks, which killed 129 people. France and the U.S. immediately stepped up bombing of alleged ISIS targets in Syria, according to The New York Times. Some Republican Presidential candidates have demanded that the U.S. attack ISIS far more forcefully. So what should the U.S. do? I am not an absolute pacifist. Sometimes violence is required to stop greater violence—both to defend ourselves and, more rarely, to defend others. Military force can be employed if it conforms to what I call the “end-

of-war rule.” Two of the rule’s criteria are: 1, our violence will not make a bad situation worse; 2, there are no nonviolent options. Will increased U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Syria make a bad situation worse? Recent history suggests that the answer is yes. The U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan have been catastrophic failures on every possible level, both for Americans and for the nonviolent Iraqis and Afghans we claim to be helping. According to the reputable group Iraq Body Count, since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, 224,000 people, including

at least 146,181 civilians, have died of war-related injuries. Between 2003 and 2011, U.S.-coalition forces were directly responsible for the deaths of 15,060 civilians, of whom at least 1,201 were children. Recent attacks by U.S.-coalition forces against militants in Iraq and Syria have killed as many as 1,550 civilians. Moreover, U.S. militarism helped create ISIS. Bernie Sanders acknowledged this inconvenient truth in a recent Presidential debate. “The disastrous invasion of Iraq, something that I strongly opposed, has unraveled the region completely and led to the rise of al Qaeda and to ISIS,” Sanders said.

The international organization World Beyond War has proposed nonviolent options for responding to terrorism and other forms of violence. See its recent report “A Global Security System: An Alternative to War” at worldbeyondwar.org. The ultimate criterion of my end-of-war rule is that military intervention should be employed in a manner consistent with our ultimate goal of ending war once and for all. Escalating U.S. force in the Mideast—far from taking us closer to world peace–would perpetuate militarism. Whenever the U.S. resorts to bombs and bullets to advance its agenda, it legitimizes the

Cuisine Corner

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Tacoesque (138 Park Ave.)

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by KATRINA GUIDO

Sophomore Computer Science and Physics Major

I wanted to like Tacoesque—I really did. There’s just something about the idea of a brand new restaurant, rough around the edges, focusing on nothing but the food. Perhaps I over-romanticized the idea in my mind, or maybe I allowed my excitement to grow after learning about them through Dozzino’s twitter feed, but Tacoesque did not meet my expectations. Enough ranting; now for the evidence. Having just opened a little over a month ago,

I wasn’t expecting the Taj Mahal, but the bare bones, just-popped-up appearance caused me to question whether or not they were even open. Maybe a sign other than “open” painted on the door would be nice. The inside isn’t much better, as three or so stools face a corkboard menu with some piecemeal letters spelling out the equally bare options of a taco ($4), bowl ($9), or sandwich ($8), and choice of protein (lamb, pork, beef, chicken, or vegetable). There’s no décor of any kind, as though this is a temporary location and they are planning to up and leave at any moment. Having called ahead to make sure the trip to 2nd and Park Streets wouldn’t be for naught, we arrived 15 minutes later just as our pre-ordered food was being brought out. I paid, swiping my card through a Square reader attached to an iPad (popular with

quite a few of the restaurants I’ve visited in Hoboken), and we were on our way. I was expecting the portions to be a little bit larger but wasn’t terribly surprised as the farm-totable, utilizing locally grown ingredients initiative, does tend to deal with either smaller portion sizes or higher prices. Visually, the food is beautiful. The handmade corn and wheat tortillas for the taco add a rustic look, and the meat, offset by ruby red hot sauce, vibrant greens, and purplish-red onions, provides a nice array of color. The bowl is larger and, rather than a tortilla, includes rice noodles and crema. The sandwich is basically a bowl on a brioche bun in place of the noodles. A little bit rigid and brittle but more so on the soft side, the tortillas has decent flavor and were definitely not the over-processed junk

other places use. All of the meats taste fresh and not overly oily (a very good and seemingly difficult thing to do), but the vegetarian option tastes and looks like mush. The hot sauce has nice flavor and isn’t overly spicy. The downfall, however, is the overpowering taste of onions that ruminates throughout the dish, thanks to both the large amount of onions and

use of lethal force by others, including groups like ISIS. One of the great ironies in debates about war and peace is that hawks view themselves as hard-headed “realists” and denigrate doves as soft-headed and delusional. The real delusion is thinking that U.S. military force—which over the last decade has exacerbated the terrible violence wracking the Mideast—can now dispel it. John Horgan directs the Center for Science Writings, which is part of the College of Arts & Letters. This column is adapted from ones previously published on his ScientificAmerican.com blog, “Cross-check.”

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greens. The combination leaves a rather unpleasant aftertaste. The bowl and sandwich were much the same aside from the addition of the smooth and cool crema, though my partner rather seemed to enjoy the sandwich. I probably won’t go back, at least not for a while. Perhaps they just need some more time to become more established, adjust their recipes a little

bit. As always, I encourage my lovely readers to make your own judgement. Our tastes could be very different. Having never had The Taco Truck, I cannot make a comparison, but my partner claims Tacoesque to be many steps above. However, call me basic or uncultured, but as far as my Hoboken quick Mexican options go, I’ll take Chipotle any day.

Katrina Guido

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What are you most thankful for?

“My friends.” Eric Zhen

“Sig Ep for providing me with the Residential Scholarship Opportunity.” Tao Chen

“The fact that I can go to college.”

“My good health and the health of my friends and family.” Jacob Manzelmann

“My family.”

“My loving and supporting family.” Joshua Gross

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demic infrastructure. In a nearly unanimous decision, the Zoning Board voted 6-1 to approve Stevens’ application for the three variances. The announcement of the decision was met with applause and cheers from those in the Multi-Service Center.

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Beth McGrath, President Farvardin’s Chief of Staff, was in attendance, and said “[Tuesday’s approval] represents a very significant milestone in Stevens’ plans to improve and strengthen our academic infrastructure […] From research that has the potential to find effective cancer treatments to innovations in smart energy and digital learning, the Gateway will be a critical enabler for the future of Ste-

vens.” Stevens now has the right to begin construction of the Gateway complex, yet it is expected that Hoboken residents in opposition to the development will appeal the Zoning Board’s decision to the Hoboken City Council. In the case that Stevens faces no legal challenges in the future, construction of the Gateway Complex is expected to be completed in 2017.

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many of their responses emphasized that these issues are not black and white and many decisions need to be made based on context. “[...] The purpose of the Ethics Bowl is to promote ethical decision making and fierce competition,” said Jane Cruz, the Honor Chair

of The Gear and Triangle Society and organizer for this year’s Ethics Bowl. “It is great to see students break away from the everyday Stevens student norm of solving technical problems…and be so passionate about partaking in a debate and present the best argument possible for the case studies provided.” Following the first place team from The Stute, which included

members Sankee Maringanti, Christian Chiu, Namankita Rana, and David Ovsiew, was Unethical Ethicalists and Off Center in second and third place, respectively. The Ethics Bowl served as a rather intellectual event that illustrated how Stevens students can think on their feet, defend their opinions, and stop to consider major ethical issues happening around the world.

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around campus, hoboken, and beyond SGA to hold open forum on December 6

by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Outreach Chair

The recent SGA presidential election has spurred heated debate about certain topics, including the loss of Boken, the organization of R.A.G.E, and the outcome of Techfest. The SGA, aware that there is discontent among the study body, has agreed to hold an open forum on December 6 to “inform the misinformed,” according to senior senator Kevin Quigley. Rather than hold an SGA meeting according to their rules of order, the executives of the SGA have agreed to override the standard

protocol, and will instead hold the meeting as a forum wherein any interested members of the Stevens community can come to express their concerns. “We are looking to have a panel of experts,” said Quigley. The panel will consist of leaders who were or are currently in charge of planning for several of the bigger events on campus, specifically R.A.G.E and Techfest. One discussion that the SGA hopes to have with students concerns the allocation of funds that normally is reserved for TechFest and Boken. As it stands, there is not enough money to hold a festi-

val in the 2016 spring semester. Thus, the next opportunity for a festival will be in the Fall 2016 semester, and the SGA is looking for students to have an honest discussion with their representatives regarding the decision to hold TechFest or perhaps something completely different. President Matthew Hunt hopes that this forum will help guide the SGA to a decision that will please the student body. The open forum will be held in BC 122 on Sunday, December 6. Any questions should be directed to the SGA cabinet at sga@stevens.edu.

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The Stute Reviews

by MARYIA SPIRYDONAVA Staff Writer

“Arcadia” means “perfection,” and the play put on by the Stevens Dramatic Society, this past weekend from November 12–14, was a great attempt to reach perfection. At first glance, the play seems to be simple, from the minimal stage setup to the seemingly basic plot. However, the play was elegant and subtle in its complex components. Arcadia is a different type of play, which moves through two different time periods. The modern-day characters are trying to figure out what happened in the early 19th century through clues left behind by those from

that time. Even though the setup of the stage remained the same through both time periods, the early 19th century and the modernday, it was beautifully done. The stage contained elegant French doors that morphed the stage to have the flow of a house, and a simple, yet important, table that contained props from the two different periods. One of the most impressive parts of the play was the lighting. The background of the stage was covered with tightly pulled ribbon, which gave the stage a different kind of feeling. The ribbons were illuminated with an almost Matrix-like video, as the play moved between the two different time periods.

Of course, all the stage work would have been pointless with the cast. The actors had the difficult task of communicating with a British accent throughout the play, but they did so seamlessly. There were moments when it was hard to follow the details of the play, as the modern-day characters tried to solve the puzzle of the past. Arcadia is definitely not for those with a short attention span, as there are many details to pay attention to. However, there was also witty humor in the play that was perfectly executed by the actors. Overall, Arcadia was a pleasure to watch, and the Stevens Dramatic Society should be congratulated for their production of the play.

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by ELLEN DRENNAN Staff Writer

Karaoke gatherings embody many different aspects of Filipino culture: singing and dancing, eating, and spending time with family and friends. It’s incorporated into parties, family and community events, and even television game shows. Last Thursday, the Filipino Association of Stevens Tech. (FAST) celebrated Filipino culture

on campus by hosting Karaoke Night in Jacobus Lounge. Karaoke differs from having an open mic in that there’s no pressure to be a stellar performer. According to FAST member Jan Erik Tyler “Jet” Adlawan, “It’s all about having a good time with friends, family, and food!” The turnout for the event demonstrated the appeal of this low-stress activity. Jacobus was filled with song from the moment Karaoke Night started, and the singing

continued well past the scheduled end of the event. The mics weren’t packed up until 2 a.m. In those five hours, students covered everything from Drake to Disney to Les Miserables. Dr. Kevin Ryan even stopped by to perform a rendition of Dean Martin’s “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head.” FAST holds general body meetings every other Tuesday at 9 p.m. The next general body meeting is scheduled for December 1.

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Ronald Reagan spits hot fire at Bernie Sanders at Epic Rap Battle by JAMES MURPHY Copy Editor

Lambda Upsilon Lambda hosted the second annual Epic Rap Battle of Stevens on Thursday, featuring performances from Bernie Sanders, Margaret Thatcher, and Ronald Reagan. The battle took shape as a two-on-one throwdown, with Reagan and Thatcher tag-teaming Sanders, and Sanders spitting flames in retaliation. Reagan was declared winner by the three judges. The battle was preceded

by a short informational video detailing the history of hip-hop and the genre’s pioneers that took the music to where it is today. There were also two performances by Stevens students who wrote original music, including and buddy. and Xphaze. The battle began shortly after. Sanders was played by David Estrada, Reagan by Chris Fitzgerald, and Thatcher by Alexandra Haracz. Following the announcement of the winner, the event was closed out by a

breakdancing group and an introspective final rap performance by Tanksley. The crowd was engaged throughout the event and clapped along with the performances. “I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Epic Rap Battle,” said the event’s emcee and host Joshua Negron. The rappers who performed original music can be found on SoundCloud under the usernames “xphaze” and “bud wilkins.” Tanksley can be found on Twitter @TANKSLEY03.

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Food Truck Frenzy Students across campus have been enjoying the added luxury of the food trucks to our campus! Each week several food trucks are set up behind the walker gym and have been serving our students of array of foods from pizza to tacos. On Wednesday’s the Neapolitan Pizza Truck and Smokin’ Hot BBQ Truck are offering meal exchanges, which gives students a chance to try something new. Besides offering meal exchanges these trucks have been a great source for lunch for students without meal plans for faculty. Conveniently located and with menus full of flavor, these trucks are not to be missed. If you’re wondering when you can try them, see the schedule included below! The Taco Truck: Smokin’ Hot BBQ & Neapolitan: Dark Side of the Moo:

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wouldn’t be the same. Just think of the numerous deaths in Paris this past week—they are as every ounce real as the death of our fellow Stevens students, and every ounce just as mournful. Regardless, if you need to talk to a psychologist (which, to be

candid, I totally recommend even if you’re totally fine) please seek out the Counseling Center on the 7th floor of the Howe Center is always there for students, and is, in my opinion, an incredible and often under-utilized student resource.

Letter to the Editor

What is a holiday tree? by SETH ESSENDROP

I am writing to protest the second annual “holiday” tree lighting. It is repulsive and wrong to attempt to impose a religious celebration upon the students of Stevens Institute of Technology, openly disregarding the beliefs of those among us who are atheist or agnostic. The fact that the word “holiday” is used clearly states the schools endorsement of religion, which is ostracizing and divisive. Indeed, it does not even take an engineering student to realize that the word “holiday” is a combination of the words “holy day”, and has always been used to denote days of religious significance. The concept of holiness itself is a separation from the common or vulgar in demonstration of superior virtue. That such is encouraged by the school demonstrates the intellectual shallowness of the administration. Can one really be more virtuous or moral than another, and if so, by whose definition? Is it productive for the school to instigate moral

competition among students, as if morality can somehow be graded like every other topic? The fact that this institution still uses such an outdated and controversial term is indicative of the narrowmindedness of those in leadership, and shows just how entrenched the forces of reactionism and religious intolerance truly are at this school. That the term “holiday” is discriminatory is plainly evident, but, perhaps more egregious is the dishonesty with which the term is used. We are not lighting the “holiday” candelabra or menorah, nor are we spinning the “holiday” dreidel. We are lighting the “holiday” tree. I would venture to guess as well that this “holiday” tree will be neither an oak tree, nor a maple tree, or even a willow tree. No, this will not be just any tree; this tree will be an evergreen tree, in all likelihood, pine. I submit to you that the collective intelligence of the student body is being openly insulted and that the tree which the school would pass as a “holiday” tree is, in fact, a CHRISTMAS tree! The evidence

for this is simple; there is no other celebration within this time period which involves the lighting of a tree, again, specifically evergreen. The tyranny of using religious terms to project a belief upon the entire student body is exceeded by the shameful farce of attempting to involve the student body in a Christian celebration by trickery and deceit. Students at Stevens should recognize this event for what it is, not only is it a misallocation of school funds, but also an expression of religious discrimination. Students of faith should stand with those who deny a God, and Christians should stand in solidarity with students of other faiths in boycotting this event. No member of the Stevens community should be subjected to this indoctrination, and the deceptiveness with which this event has been marketed demonstrates the clear intent of the school to do so. Let us all condemn this shameful act, and work together to make this campus more inclusive and inviting to students of all beliefs and non-beliefs!

Letter to the Editor

Losing a Friend by MELINA DALLASTELLA Staff Writer

It started with shock. I sat down on the ground staring into a blank wall and listening to the voice on the phone saying “Hello? Are you there? Are you okay?” But my mind was no longer in the room. It was busy calculating every possible reason for why this had happened, for how it had happened. Then came the denial. They called the wrong person. Someone with the same name passed and they had falsely assumed it was my friend. This was all an elaborate joke. How could I have spoken to him on the phone hours before, yet now someone was claiming he was no longer here? As I continued denying the fact that this was happening to me, I grew numb, I no longer felt anything. I built myself a cocoon of blankets, huddled up into a ball, and just existed. The only word I could use to describe my state of being is simply being. I breathed, I ate, I slept, but I no longer knew what it was like to live, to feel. I felt like a machine. I kept asking myself, why can’t I cry? How am I such a horrible human that I can’t even express sadness for such a devastating event? I see dozens of these situations on TV or in movies, where friends mourn the loss of their loved ones. Where everyone sheds tear after tear for the life that once was. I sat there and thought to myself, how could I have possibly cried at the end of Marley

and Me, yet my eyes cannot even create tears when I actually need them? I had been told that it’s ok to cry but no one ever told me that it was okay not to cry. I continued like this for days, for weeks, assuming that I was fine, assuming I was unaffected by the tragedy. Then one day, when I least expected it, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was looking through my jewelry box for some earrings and I found a little black box. I opened the box only to find a necklace he had given me for my birthday, along with a hand-written letter. That’s when it hit me. That’s when I realized that this was real and there was no escaping it. All those emotions I had been searching for came rushing in all at once. I held the necklace in my hands and cried more than I thought was humanly possible. After hours, I wondered how I had any water left in my body. No one ever told me that I was going to feel so utterly hopeless. No one ever told me I was going to feel like I would never get better. I read countless articles about how to cope with loss, the 5 stages of grief, yada yada yada. They helped, but none of them could accurately describe what I was feeling. None of them explained why I saw him everywhere. I would see him in everyone that walked by me with a plaid shirt on. I would hear his laugh amongst groups of people. I would smell his cologne whenever I walked through a crowd. None of them explained

why I expected to see him everywhere. I would go to his locker and hope to see him there and yell surprise! I would see a car like his and hope to see him behind the wheel. I would go to hotels and hope to see him in one of the rooms, hiding like a fugitive. I kept making up excuses for why he would disappear. Maybe he wanted to go across the country and he didn’t want anyone to know. Maybe he wanted to start a new life. I didn’t care whether I would ever see him again, I just wanted him to be alive, to be well. I kept looking for answers to all of my questions, and the one question I could never find a good answer for was “How do I get better?” I wanted a step by step tutorial, a YouTube video, an eHow, anything that would teach me how to grieve, but of course, I couldn’t find that anywhere. What I learned is that everyone mourns in their own way. Losing a loved one is incredibly devastating, and everyone has their own way to cope. I don’t know how others deal with their emotions, but what I can say is that in the end, everyone just needs time. Time to cry, time to laugh, time to think, time to remember, time to improve. It’s okay to laugh. It’s okay to remember happy times you have been through with your loved one. But it’s also okay to cry until you feel like you’ve run dry. It’s okay to scream until you feel like your lungs are going to give out. It’s okay to feel too much and it’s okay to not feel at all. It’s okay. It’ll all be okay.

Not With Those Shoes

Menswear 101: fitting shirt, clean shoes, no problem

by HOPE BRANDES

Sophomore Visual Arts & Technology Major

I admit I’m not the most up to date on men’s fashion—mostly because I don’t have to wake up every morning and put together an outfit from a man’s wardrobe. But, I do know a well-dressed man when I see one, trust me. So, for all the guys at Stevens, here are a few tips on styling. First things first: wear clothes that fit. This may seem obvious, but it makes a big difference when you’re not squeezing into a shirt that’s too small or drowning in one that’s too big. You might also want to dig through

your wardrobe and think about getting rid of anything old and ratty, or retiring them to the “yardwork and only yardwork” pile. It’s worth it to invest in a nice pair of jeans without holes or ripped hems and pair of shoes that don’t look like they just survived the zombie apocalypse. The good news is that dressing well doesn’t equate to dressing up. You can still look trendy in a pair of jeans and a Tshirt, so long as they meet my previous criteria. The key to jeans is finding the perfect pair, which can be different for everyone. Personally, I’m a big fan of a slim to straight leg jean in a blue dark wash. A happy medium cut that works well on most body types. Of course, you want to buy what feels most comfortable to you, and luckily, most cuts of jean, from skinny to wide-leg, are currently in fashion. If you want to get technical, the general rule of thumb is this: for a thinner

frame, gravitate towards slim cuts. A stockier frame should lean towards looser fits. For coloring, a dark wash automatically looks dressier, but a light-wash looks more laid-back and relaxed in warmer weather. If you want to try adding some variety to your wardrobe, fall is the perfect time to try out maroon, tan, and dark green jeans. A pair of khaki jeans can be a nice change from the usual blue. If you want to take it a step further, step away from jeans and try a pair of chinos or dress pants. So what about the top? On crisper fall days when it pays to layer, there’s a little thing I like to call the three-piece outfit. For whatever reason, adding one extra piece to your outfit instantly turns you into a Ralph Lauren ad. In reality, this works because layering means you have the opportunity to add more color and texture to an outfit, which creates more interest. This can be done in

two very simple ways: the open shirt and jacket. The first is just adding a button down over your favorite tee without doing up the buttons. This works best with denim or flannel over a plain or graphic tee. The second is as easy as adding a lightweight jacket to whatever you’re wearing. This look has room for tons of options but I really think it’s worth investing in a black or brown leather or suede jacket in either a motorcycle or bomber style. A blazer can also be a fun alternative to jacket and works over either a Tshirt or button-down shirt. If you’re willing to get a bit more dressed up, sweaters are great options for guys in the fall. Plain or patterned, a complete outfit would pair a sweater over a button down and maybe even throw a blazer over top. A button down cardigan works as an alternative, which can be styled in much the same way. Last, but certainly not least, are shoes. If you take anything away from

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this article it should be to simply pick a shirt, pair of pants, and shoes that are all clean and all fit. You could have put a while into choosing the perfect outfit but if you throw on your muddy running shoes it’s not going to matter. Sneakers can be incredibly fashionable, just keep your “going out” sneakers clean and separate from the ones you run and work in. You also

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don’t want this pair to look like a pair of track shoes. Vans are a good example of a lifestyle shoe but Nike, New Balance, and all your favorite brands make sneakers that double as comfy and stylish. From there, if you’re really committed, you could try a pair of ankle boots or loafers in brown or black leather to dress up your outfits that much more.

Varsity Sports

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Arabagian qualifies for NCAA Championships

SSI – Sophomore Greg Arabagian of the Stevens Institute of Technology men’s cross country team qualified for the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships on November 21. Arabagian qualified based on his finish yesterday at the NCAA Atlantic Region Championships. He finished 11th and was chosen AllRegion. Arabagian was twice named Empire 8 cross country runner of the week. On September 5, the Morristown, N.J. native took home first place honors at the Ron Ston-

itsch Invitational. At the Rowan Interregional

Border Battle on October 17, Arabagian recorded

Men’s Basketball tops Kean in home opener

Atlantic Region Championships, he ran the 8K in 25:39.1. Arabagian is only the second male in Stevens Cross Country program history to qualify for NCAA’s. The first was Mike Cahill in 2013, who finished seventh at the Atlantic Region Championships on the same course. The NCAA Championships are being hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh next Saturday, with the men’s race being set for 12:30 p.m. Lake Breeze Golf Stevens Sports Information Club will be the site of a season-best time of both the men’s 8K and 25:16.8. Yesterday at the women’s 6K.

Wrestling climbs team and individual rankings

ON DECK IN SPORTS

Saturday EQUESTRIAN

AT STEVENS SHOW 8 a.m. Hackettstown, N.J.

WRESTLING

AT SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE 4 p.m., Ithaca, NY

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIPS 12 p.m., Oshkosh, Wis.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS LYNCHBURG COLLEGE, 12 p.m. Greensboro, N.C.

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SSI – Four different players hit double-figure scoring for the Stevens Institute of Technology men’s basketball team Wednesday in a 92-77, home-opening win over Kean University. The win moved Stevens to 2-1, while Kean fell to 0-3. Junior Evan Klimchak led all scorers with 28 points off 7-for-11 shooting, while junior Patrick Barron and sophomore Chris Cosgrove chipped-in with 21 and 13 points respectively. Senior Alex Lorenz scored 17 points with 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.

The double-digit scoring efforts were the third in as many games for both Klimchak and Barron. As a team, the Ducks out-rebounded Kean 5046 while shooting 77 percent from the free throw line. The Stevens defense also forced 14 Kean turnovers. After going backand-forth over the first 10 minutes, the Ducks gained some separation from a five point lead with a 7-3 run to go up nine with nine minutes to go. A Klimchak layup brought the lead to 10 before the Ducks closed the half with three straight points to build

a 20-point advantage going into the half. Two-straight Cosgrove layups to open the second ballooned the lead to a game-high 24, however Kean was able to chip-away to cut their deficit to 12 with seven minutes remaining. That’s as close as they would get the rest of the night though as Stevens answered with a 6-0 run scored all by Barron, to send the Ducks to the comfortable 15-point win. The Ducks will continue their home-stand Saturday when they host Drew University at 2 p.m. at Canavan Arena.

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SSI – The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team climbed to No. 12 nationally in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association poll. Individually, sophomore A.J. Kowal came-in at No. 8 at 197 lbs., while junior Colin Navickas is ranked No. 10 at 165 lbs. Several Ducks also moved up the individual rankings of the MyHOUSE/d3wrestling. com rankings, including freshman Thomas Poki-

kuha (No. 9 at 157lbs.), Kowal (No. 7 at 197 lbs.), and Navickas (No. 8 at 165 lbs.). The Ducks are coming off a 3-0 weekend that included wins over No. 7 Wilkes University and No. 5 Ithaca College. Poklikuha leads the team with nine wins, while Navickas and Kowal have each tallied eight. Stevens will return to action Saturday with the individual bracket-style Doug Parker Invitational.

THIS WEEK’S

Men’s Fencing vs Hunter College W 19-8 Men’s Fencing vs Haverford College W 16-11 Men’s Fencing vs Vassar College W 14-13 Men’s Fencing vs University of Florida W 17-10 Men’s Fencing vs Yeshiva University W 18-9 Men’s Fencing vs West Point W 18-9 Men’s Fencing vs Lafayette College W 20-7 Women’s Fencing vs University of Florida W 22-5 Women’s Fencing vs Tufts University W 16-10 Women’s Fencing vs Wellesley College W 17-10 Sacred Heart Univ.

VS WILLIAMS COLLEGE, 1:30 p.m., TBD

MEN’S BASKETBALL VS DREW UNIVERSITY 2 p.m. Hoboken, N.J.

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Women’s Fencing vs Northwestern Univ. L 2-25 Women’s Fencing vs Long Island Univ. W 23-4 Women’s Fencing vs Cornell University L 10-17

Club Sports

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE STEVENS REC – This weekend, the Stevens Ultimate team took to the fields in the Princeton area to participate in Fall Brawl, their final tournament of the fall season. Due to a large amount of interest, the team again split into an X and Y team. The X team was placed into a tough power pool with NYU, UNH, Princeton and St. Joseph’s. The tournament started off against UNH and Stevens was beaten 1-13. The team then played against St. Joseph’s and was much more competitive, through the play of veteran handler John Bobkov. The team ended up being defeated 8-13. The team then went on to face NYU. NYU has a very strong roster and took Stevens 6-13. Lastly, the team

played Princeton, where the team was able to put some points in a row together and gain rhythm. Ultimately, however, this was not enough as Stevens was defeated 10-13. This X-team had a large group of rookies and all of the rookies were able to learn more about the game and continue to improve as the team moves into the spring. Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, a total of 6 games were played by the Y team, creating a great opportunity for learning new strategies and advancing the knowledge previously acquired throughout the season. On Saturday, day one of the tournament, Stevens Y played against teams such as MIT, Rowan Alumni, SUNY New

CREW STEVENS REC – The Stevens Crew Team participated in the annual Dual Race against NYU in Lyndhurst, New Jersey on Saturday, November 7th 2015. This dual race was put together by Stevens and NYU crew teams in order to challenge each other as well as have a wider variety of races than a typical regatta. The team entered two Men’s Varsity 4 boats, a Women’s Varsity 4, Women’s Novice 8, Men’s Novice 8, Men’s Varsity 8, two Women’s Novice

4 boats, Women’s Varsity 8, Men’s Novice 4, a Men’s Single, Women’s Double, Men’s Double. Because it was organized between the two universities, they also entered a few extra races including a Coaches and Alumni boat, a Coxswains boat, and a Mixed 4. Overall there were 36 rowers that participated and six members that coxswained in boats during the races. Each member was able to compete in at least two events. The course was very short and specta-

second period with their one goal lead, but was evened out early with a Hofstra goal. The Ducks regained the lead with an unassisted goal by #57 Rob Coffman, and then were tied up again with a second Hofstra goal about midway through the second period. Shortly after Hofstra’s tying goal, #14 Matt Janssen scored his first of the night to

tors were able to view the races from the dock area. Friends, family, and fans came together to celebrate a great rowing season with the NYU and Stevens teams during the Dual Race. The strongest performance for the Ducks was during the Men’s Single race, when Carrick Porter maintained a steady and increasing lead on the NYU boat throughout the race. The Coaches and Alumni boat, along with the Mixed four also clinched a win for the Ducks against

the NYU Coaches boat. Although NYU beat Stevens in the majority of events, the Ducks kept the pressure on and performed well against a very intense rowing team. Both teams usually entered more than one boat in each category and Stevens was able to secure second place in most every race. The Stevens Crew team members celebrated the end of the fall season and look forward to winter training and coming back to the spring season with full force.

vs Hofstra University Pride bring back the lead. The Ducks went into the third period playing strong, determined to keep their lead despite Hofstra’s attempts to even the score again. #14 Matt Janssen scored his second of the night on a power play to give the Ducks a two goal lead, and was assisted by #12 Greg Caminneci and #57 Rob Coffman. Shortly after, Hofs-

11.16.15 wind, all teams waited out a wind delay until 1000. At 1000, the wind slowly started to fill in and the A team was sent on the water for the first 2 races of the event. The Stevens A team was made of skipper Matt Roleke and crew Meredith Foor. The area was challenging to sail in due to the strong current and varying winds. The A team had some challenges trying to adjust to the unfamiliar conditions. However, after a short time, the team improved and was remaining extremely competitive within the fleet. For the B team, skipper Andrew O’Brian and crew Jesse Stevenson represented Stevens. The B team found the conditions to be tough as well. Throughout racing on Saturday, the team continuously faced vary-

zone defense. Although the newer players had trouble keeping up at first, the process of repetition allowed them to comprehend the fundamentals of the play. In the end, all representatives of the Y team had a better understanding of the importance of defense on the field. Stevens Ultimate has been growing in size for the past 3 years, and will hopefully continue this pattern in the future. The team is going to be the largest it has ever been this upcoming spring season, increasing the team’s cvhances of making it to nationals. Although there is still a lot to work on, the team looks forward to achieving their ultimate goal. In the end, only time will tell.

Dual Regatta Game Summary

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SAILING STEVENS REC – On November 7, 2015, the Stevens Sailing Team traveled to Essington, PA, to compete in the MAISA Club Championships. The team qualified for this championship regatta earlier in the season. The top 18 club sports sailing teams are invited to travel to this event with a chance to compete against the best club teams. The event was cohosted by the University of Pennsylvania and Villanova. Racing took place on Saturday and Sunday. The wind and current made racing challenging for all attending teams. The fleet was extremely competitive. Stevens placed 7th in the event. On Saturday morning, the team arrived at the Corinthian Yacht Club for a report time of 0900. Due to a lack of

Paltz and Lehigh B. The games were well fought, but unfortunately all of them ended in defeat. The game against Lehigh B was by far the closest, ending in a score of 12-7. Although the team was not victorious on day one, a few rookies made valiant efforts to demonstrate their passion for ultimate frisbee. Players such as Christian Ribeiro and Ronnie Ankner demonstrated excellent displays of athleticism with multiple scores in the end zone during crucial game-time moments. The Y team was more successful on Sunday, finally pulling out a win from the Princeton B team, ending in a score of 15-4. Stevens dominated the opposing team’s offence with unparalleled

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ICE HOCKEY STEVENS REC – On Sunday November 8th, the Ducks looked to take home a win against the Hofstra University Pride. After a slow start to the first period, the Ducks took the lead around halfway through the with a goal by #19 Marc Chiapperino, assisted by #23 Michael Ferris and #7 Andrew MacInnes. The Ducks went into the

Fall Brawl Game Summary

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tra cut the Ducks’ lead to one in an attempt to swing the game their way but a goal by #44 Eric Heinowitz, assisted by #17 Victor Bech-Hansen, furthered the Ducks lead. Heinowitz then scored his second of the night with under a minute of play left, putting the Ducks up 3 goals and securing the 6-3 win for goaltender Alex Ratigan and the team.

MAISA Club Championships ing wind and current. All teams present were faced with the same challenges. Due to these factors, the rankings within the regatta shifted significantly after each rotation of races. Racing ended as the sun went down around 1700 on Saturday. The A fleet completed a total of 8 races and the B team completed 6 races. The team arrived at the racing venue for a report time of 0900 on Sunday morning. Since racing ended with the A team on Saturday, the B team started the racing for the day with a warning signal at 0925. Racing went slowly throughout the day due to a lack of wind and a relatively strong current. The A team switched crews and Matt Gomez entered racing for Stevens. The

A team completed races 9A and 10A in the early afternoon. Unfortunately, due to a lack of wind, the B team was only able to complete 9B. Therefore, due to MAISA rules, race 10A did not count and the regatta finished at approximately 1430 with a total of 9 races completed in each fleet. The Stevens Sailing Team was extremely competitive throughout the weekend. The team had 4 top 5 finishes and placed 7th in A fleet and 10th in B fleet. With a total of 149 points for the weekend, the team finished in 7th overall. This was a great showing by the team. The team ended their season with a competitive regatta and represented Stevens with one of their best seasons to date.

ON DECK IN

CLUB SPORTS

Women’s Volleyball November 21 Bloomsburg Tournament Ice Hockey November 21 Kings Point Ice Hockey

December 4 Yale University

Women’s Volleyball December 6 Rider University Men’s Volleyball

December 6 Stevens Varsity Tournament

Ice Hockey December 12 Yale University

Campus Bulletin Events

Friday Nov. 20 Diwali Show, 7:30 p.m., Walker Gym DaD Thanksgiving Party, 9 p.m., Jacobus Lounge R.O.I. (Return On Improv), 9 p.m., Hayden Lounge Three Week Set: Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, 9 p.m., Burchard 118 Saturday Nov. 21 Hack-A-Home, All Day, Babbio 104 Stevens Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., DeBaun Auditorium R.O.I. (Return On Improv), 9 p.m., Hayden Lounge Ultra-Hyper-Super Epic LAN, 9 p.m., Babbio 122 Sunday Nov. 22 Hack-A-Home, All Day, Babbio 104 Ultra-Hyper-Super Epic LAN, Ends at 7 p.m., Babbio 122 Finding Neverland on Broadway, 3 p.m., Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Monday Nov. 23 Sig Delt and Sig Nu Winter Clothing Drive, All Day, Outside Pierce Hack-A-Home, All Day, Babbio 104 Tuesday Nov. 24 Sig Delt and Sig Nu Winter Clothing Drive, All Day, Outside Pierce Pizza and Bowling, 9 p.m., Bowling Alley Wednesday Nov. 25 Sig Delt and Sig Nu Winter Clothing Drive, All Day, Outside Pierce Hoboken Climbing Open Hours, 3 p.m., 720 Monroe St Thursday Nov. 26 Sig Delt and Sig Nu Winter Clothing Drive, All Day, Outside Pierce

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ARTS/MUSIC ETHNIC ENTERTAINMENT OTHER

Upcoming Academic Dates

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GBM Times SGA Senate Meeting, 7 p.m., Babbio 122

SUNDAY

ACS, 4 p.m., Babbio 104 SITTV, 5 p.m., Red Door outside Humphreys KSA, 8:45 p.m., Babbio 210 ANS, 9 p.m., Babbio 220 LAA, 9 p.m., Peirce 116

MONDAY

Hillel, 9 p.m., Babbio 104 ESC, 9 p.m., Babbio 122 Knitting Club, 9 p.m., Babbio 204 Italian Club, 9 p.m., Babbio 220 AIAA, 9 p.m., Babbio 319 College Republicans, 9 p.m., Babbio 320 NSBE/BSU, 9 p.m., Babbio 321 Irish Association, 9 p.m., Kidde 360 Off Center Improv Practice, 9 p.m., Peirce 116

TUESDAY

Christian Fellowship, 9 p.m.., Babbio 104 Investment Club, 9 p.m., Babbio 321 S[CS]C, 9 p.m., EAS 230 Torch Alliance, 9 p.m., Peirce 218 WCPR, 9:30 p.m., Basement of Jacobus C2GS LANs, 9 p.m., Babbio 122 MESA, 9 p.m., Babbio 202 CSA, 9 p.m., Babbio 210 SASE, 9 p.m., Babbio 221 EWB, 9 p.m., Babbio 310 SWE, 9 p.m., EAS 222 S[CS]C, 9 p.m., EAS 230 SUMAC, 9 p.m., Morton 105

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Stevens Stand-Up Society, 5 p.m., Peirce 126 Chess Club, 5 p.m., Babbio 110 Anime Club, 9 p.m., Burchard 118

FRIDAY

Stevens Police Department Clery Data Report

Wednesday November 25, 2015 – Sunday, November 29, 2015 Thanksgiving Recesss – No Classes; Offices Closed. Friday, December 04, 2015 Last Day to Withdraw from a course. Friday, December 11, 2015 Last Day of Classes – Fall 2015. Last Day to submit an Incomplete (INC) Petition. Saturday, December 12 – Tuesday, December 22 Final Exam and Review Period. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 – Friday, January 1, 2016 Winter Recess –No Classes; Offices Closed.

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