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by ALEX MURTAGH Staff Writer

On Monday, Jan. 30, Mayor Dawn Zimmer gave her seventh State of the City address to the people of Hoboken. The event kicked off with opening remarks from assemblywoman Anette Chaparro and a performance by the Garden Street School of Performing Arts. After their performance, Stevens’ new provost, Dr. Christophe Pierre, gave some additional remarks. Assemblywoman Chaparro then took the stage again to introduce Mayor Zimmer. Zimmer covered all of Hoboken’s latest

achievements and her vision for a better Hoboken, mainly focused on more green space and an improved water detention system.

The evening began by Chaparro calling for the presentation of the colors by the Hoboken police and fire departments. During the presentation of the colors, a high school senior from Hoboken High School performed the national anthem. Next, Monsignor Myers led the assembly in prayer. Assemblywoman Chaparro then welcomed the audience and thanked many people in the room, including many of the members of the

Hoboken City Council, members of the local and state government, and the veterans in the audience. Chaparro then introduced the members of the Garden Street School of Performing Arts for a performance that included singing and dancing. The school, specifically the young boy who sang, received a standing ovation from the audience.

Provost Pierre then took the stage welcoming the members of the city to Stevens. Pierre told the audience about his background, joking that he previously came from Illinois

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order greatly limiting immigration into the United States on Friday, Jan. 27. Though the administration is hesitant to call it a ban, the order “suspends entry into the United States” for seven particular countries.

The countries ‘banned’ from entry are: Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Yemen, and Libya. These countries were labeled by the Obama administration as high risk, and the current Secretary of Homeland Security, John F. Kelly, clearly agrees. All people from these countries, includ-

ing refugees, are not allowed into the country for a minimum of 90 days, a deadline which can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security if it sees fit. A refugee ban has also been imposed, for 120 days from the specified countries, but indefinitely for any Syrian refugees.

The initial reaction of many major airports was to – wronglyban all non-US citizens coming into the country from the specified regions. This included many green-card holding, legal US residents, who were detained until the misunderstanding could be cleared up.

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Dr. Shaun Harper offers critical perspectives on racial equity

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trators of color and their white counterparts questions about their time at these universities as a way to gauge racial climate and understand how different groups experience racial encounters. Unfortunately, he noted that several institutions that had asked Dr. Harper and his colleagues to conduct these studies—often following student protests that intimidated administration—never generated any change within their universities, or in Dr. Harper’s words, “paid to ignore racism.”

Dr. Harper went on to describe another line of work, which included a study of over 200 undergraduate black men from 42 universities spanning across 20 different states, a group characterized by an average GPA of 3.39, numerous scholarships and awards, and high campus involvement. Interested in understanding how these men navigated themselves into success, Dr. Harper came to realize that this success came with a cost. Despite their academic accolades, these men had no immunity to racism.

From the countless hours of interviews, Dr. Harper noted several motifs that surfaced, one of which included racial microaggressions. “[Racial microaggressions] are subtle, seemingly innocuous, racial insults that people of color experience often in everyday ex-

perience,” said Harper. He noted common examples, such as a professor asking a student of color if they believe they can succeed in a class. “It is the everydayness that make [these microaggressions] academically dangerous for students of color, as they undermine psychological, academic and physiological wellness,” said Dr. Harper.

Dr. Harper’s research has not made it this far without skepticism from critics. However, he and his staff will continue their studies to ensure that students, of all colors and backgrounds, have the right to express their concerns and be taken seriously. “Just increasing the percentage of black students isn’t enough,” explained Harper. “What students [of color] want is greater inclusion, more resources for ethnic studies and cultural centers, more people of color in professorships and administration roles, and for white students to have understanding.”

Dr. Harper is a loud voice in a national conversation that is focusing on the seemingly innate challenges that students of color face in higher education. His presence on campus comes at a time that calls for Stevens’ reaffirmation of its dedication to enhancing its efforts towards more accepting, inclusive, and equitable STEM.

On the morning of Tuesday, January 31, Stevens Junior Matthew Goodstein committed suicide. Most signs of suicide are not easily identifiable, so we strongly encourage reading below for more information on Suicide prevention and counseling.

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by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Staff Writer

The Office of the President and Division of Student Affairs invited Dr. Shaun Harper, founder of the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, to the stage of DeBaun auditorium last Thursday as the latest installment of the Excellence Through Diversity Series. The series was started by President Farvardin several years ago and has included guest speakers such as Dr. Scott Page and, just recently, Dr. Jedidah Isler to offer their perspectives on increasing the value of diversity and inclusiveness in STEM. In a time where students of color in higher education still face issues of marginalization and systemic disadvantages, Dr. Harper has been committed to the examination of race and gender in education, equity trends, and racial climates on college campuses. From a culmination of over a decade’s worth of research, Dr. Harper fervently attests that race does in fact matter in college.

His proof lies within the thousands of interviews he conducted at 41 predominantly white institutions across the United States during focus groups. He questioned faculty, students, and adminis-

Some warning signs of a potential suicide from Americans For Suicide Prevention include: • Talking about being a burden, trapped, having no reason to live • Displaying extreme mood swings • Increased drug or alcohol usage • Isolating themselves from friends, family, and loved ones as well as withdrawing from activities • Sleeping too much or too little • Giving away prized possessions • An increase in aggression, irritability, humiliation, or anxiety

The Stute staff are deeply saddened by the losses in the last couple of weeks. Anyone who is experiencing depression or are having suicidal thoughts are strongly encouraged to seek counseling. Additionally, all counselors at Stevens are equipped to help anyone deal with this tragedy or with any personal issues. Students can contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 201-216-5177 , by emailing stevenscounseling@stevens.edu, or by visiting their office on the 7th floor of Howe weekdays from 9AM-5PM. In wake of the recent tragedy, CAPS will be open for free walkin counseling for the next few weeks. Faculty and staff are advised to call 1-866-713-1978 to speak with confidential counseling services provided by ProResponse.

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Let’s talk about this week Hey you. This is our second week of the semester and boy, I gotta tell you, what a week it has been.

It pains me to say that this week is one of the most disappointing weeks of my entire life. This disappointment does not lie in anything personal like academic performance or behavior, but rather in our nation’s leaders and those who find the last week normal.

Last week, President Trump issued an executive order the would prevent many of those who are not naturalized citizens from entering the US. That includes students, green card holders, and refugees.

Take a second to digest that. Just imagine that you decided to go overseas for a weekend to visit family and what not. Imagine expecting to return to your school, your friends, and your belongings only to

find out you are to be sent back because “The Man in the High Castle” decided on a whim what being American really means. Amazon Instant Video-exclusives jokes aside, I was sure that this stunt would anger all my fellow Americans. Although it angered many to the point where airports were filled with protesters of all races and religions, there are still those that adamantly feel that abruptly barring engineers, doctors, teachers, refugees, students, etc. is the best solution right now and that it is fine that one man made that decision for all of us.

Whatever happened to “Give me your tired, your poor…I lift my lamp beside the golden door”? That quote by Emma Lazarus always comes to mind when I think about what it means to be an American. Over the past two weeks I have already seen that we are

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that they are human and deserve basic rights and respect. It isn’t until now that they have to come to terms with the fact that half the country they live in support a side that fears them.

This isn’t acceptable. This isn’t what we, as Americans, should accept. This gross manipulation is an attack on our well-being. I implore you, my reader, to stay informed and don’t give in to fear. Take time to understand the people affected this week, and of course the last couple years. They may be your colleagues, your neighbors, or even your friends. With that, I fear for future but I remain optimistic. As we all should.

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moving away from what makes this country such a country to be proud of.

My parents are both immigrants from the African country of Morocco.

I was raised in a family that was constantly adapting to American culture, while still being raised and taught by Muslim parents.

As you may have noticed, there is a stigma around the idea of being Muslim. My parents have been in this country for about 40 years and it wasn’t until now that they’ve experienced prejudice based on the God they worship. They came here looking for new opportunities to build themselves and contribute to a society you and I admire and live in.

They’ve worked many different jobs and interacted with countless people and it isn’t until now that they learn that many of our neighbors, and even close friends, disregard the fact

by MARK KRUPINSKI

Freshman Computational Science Major

Privacy: it’s one of our basic human rights, yet are we freely giving it away? Online, we relinquish our idea of “privacy” to use services such as Facebook and LinkedIn. We trade away our privacy (and thus our data) for usage of these services.

While we are losing our right to privacy by using these services, companies still have an obligation to use our data ethically.

Data is essentially a form of unlimited cur-

rency. We trade data about ourselves to companies such as Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn for their data about general information, networking, people, etc. These companies use our data for marketing, either by themselves or through other companies. This exchange seems simple enough on the surface, but where do the ethics come into play?

Companies often do not obtain data through methods that are inherently obvious to the user, instead watching quietly and recording what we do. Are these methods usually outlined to the user in the Terms of Service? Yes, but let’s be honest, nobody reads all of the junk in them, nor does it usually hold up in court. Either way, it stands to be unethical.

Facebook is a prime of-

fender of this: Facebook records everything the user says with his or her phone’s microphone – even when the user isn’t actively using the app and just letting it run in the background. As a result, Facebook is able to record the user’s conversations without their knowledge.

They acquire data about the user – interests, products, friends – without their consent. It’s unethical and an abuse of data.

Additionally, companies have an unspoken obligation to protect the data they have obtained.

It’s fine to sell it to advertisers (it’s expected at this point), but they should never do so with names, emails, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information.

It’s an invasion of privacy! Data is a valuable entity, but there is a limit on

how it should be traded without the source’s direct permission. People’s specific data is a right: a right of privacy that they deserve to keep.

And beyond just trading our data for a service, sometimes it is simply taken away from us. Case in point, the NSA. We aren’t trading our data for any sort of service.

The government is simply taking it. Essentially, it’s stealing. Sure, you could say we are trading our data for national security – but that goes against the enlightenment ideals that our country was found upon. Data is simply the online extension of the Fourth Amendment’s right to privacy. People should not freely give up information about themselves without explicit permission or a service in return.

selfish and upset. Maybe it is really hard to be at Stevens, financially, emotionally, academically, and I’m just a mean person. Maybe your parents aren’t holding your hand through this journey.

Maybe you have no idea what you want to do with yourself and are hoping desperately to figure it out tomorrow, but not tonight, as you drink away your pain. Everyone has that kind of clutch, and it’s okay. Still, there is a difference between someone who is trying their best, and others who consistently and consciously make poor decisions.

So to answer my own question, money is important. It will never stop being important. Don’t kid yourself and think by going here, you’re guar-

anteed to get a job. If you can afford an identity crisis, I guess it’s you who determines if it’s worth it.

The biggest mistake anyone could make, I think, is taking the things they expect for granted. Money, but also small things: good days, good food, and good health, the ability to walk around freely, and study subjects that vaguely interest you. It’s easy to forget the things you have and only see the things you don’t. Maybe you don’t have a dream, and maybe you don’t have all the things you want.

But you have tenacity and intelligence. And apparently some money, if your parents can afford an extra year here. You have enough to change world you live in with every decision you make.

Mind of a Freshman

The power of wealth

by AUDREY DSOUZA

Freshman Business and Technology Major

I was talking with some friends, and an interesting discussion topic came up: someone said, “Oh, my parents don’t mind paying for a fifth year.” Not an extra year to get a master’s degree, but an extra year because they changed their major to one where only two classes from first semester could count. My friend and I exchanged

this raised eyebrow kind of look, that said “Ah really! Did I hear that right?” while forcing a smile.

Just by being American, I undeniably do have a lot of economic privilege. Paying my tuition isn’t as much of financial burden to my parents as it is a burden in my heart.

I don’t like swiping my credit card, and I stuff myself at Pierce even though it hardly matters. Just the way I was raised, I make the most out of money.

Since childhood, I would save coins in a piggy bank, watch my parents use coupons on coupons, and only have ice cream (but a fridge full) if it was on sale at Costco. But to hear that people don’t care if they spend more time in college is shocking. It’s not like we go to a

public school. In case you forgot, tuition is $25,000 a semester. And, as far as I know, scholarships are done after eight semesters. If you change your major, or have to retake classes, I don’t think you’ll be getting much aid.

I think it’s incredible that some people are just so carefree – or, maybe they’re just that wealthy.

Like, what do you mean your parents don’t mind?

I guess if your parents are millionaires, they actually don’t, and don’t want you to feel pressured about college or getting a job.

Money is “just money” to you. They want you to live without the struggles and fears they had to experience, and if you can afford to do whatever you want, then go for it. But is that living? To be so

sheltered that you can’t recognize that you are really, really fortunate to have parents that have fifty thousand dollars at their disposal. That’s the average yearly income of an American household.

There are people on this planet who won’t see that kind of money, even if they saved their entire life’s worth of earnings.

To not even think about what kind of efforts your parents made to earn that, and how easily you’re letting it go to waste buying alcohol or even just skipping class, is that really making the most of your time here? Why are you at college?

But hey, I don’t know your story. Maybe you’re really hurting and maybe this is just making you feel really depressed and

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Across the Hudson

The great river

by DAVID ROGERS

Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major

It’s time for a recommendation that’s certainly unique to New York, yet not touristy. Actually, it’ll be beyond “not touristy;” it’s so underappreciated that most of my close friends don’t even go there. I’m referring, of course, to the East River, separating Brooklyn and Queens from Manhattan and the Bronx. The stretch I recommend goes roughly from the Triboro Bridge to

Battery Park.

Since the East River is possibly the most polluted natural body of water on the East Coast, I don’t recommend swimming in it.

My recommendations are entirely on the banks of the river. If someone swims in the river and gets a horrible disease, I’m not responsible.

My first recommendation for activities along the river is on the Manhattan side. Beginning at the Staten Island Ferry terminal, the walkway/bikeway is simply fantastic and underappreciated. Almost instantly, you get spectacular views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and Brooklyn on the other side of the river.

A very brief walk will get you to a few bars on a pier and Industry Kitchen, a very metropolitan restaurant underneath the FDR Drive.

Around Houston Street,

there’s a large park with, amongst other things: soccer fields, the running track I used in high school, and tennis courts. Depending on how far you want to walk, the walkway can provide infinite views of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Williamsburg Bridge. It abruptly ends around 35th Street to facilitate an FDR Drive tunnel underneath the UN, but the walkway returns at 60th Street. This northern stretch doesn’t have many amenities, but amenities don’t really matter on either stretch. They’re all bonuses.

The great thing about these walkways is that they’re simply relaxing.

I’m sure that most of us at Stevens are familiar with how it’s relaxing. You’re by the water, possibly with friends, the skyline doesn’t get old, and it’s a simple activity. However, the East

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River is basically the Hoboken waterfront on steroids.

The East River is narrower than the Hudson River. You can walk to Brooklyn almost spontaneously from the lower section of the walkway, meanwhile, Hoboken is a good 9 miles away from

the only pedestrian crossing between New York and New Jersey. Finally, the FDR Drive is right near the walkway, and I find highways rather relaxing.

Unfortunately, I don’t have much advice regarding the Brooklyn and Queens

side of the river. It’s a lot less developed, aside from a few small parks and the fantastic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. The promenade has the best views of the city and Brooklyn Bridge, but the best of Brooklyn and Queens remains inland.

Not with Those Shoes

New year, same closet: Use patterns for a fresh look

by HOPE BRANDES Junior Visual Arts & Technology Major

January is a confusing time for fashion. Most likely you’re tired of your old wardrobe, but you just got new things for Christmas.

Spring styles are coming out, yet all you can think about is snow, and you’re already struggling to keep up with your new year’s style resolution.

It doesn’t have to be the start of a new year to feel like your closet is full and you’ve got nothing to wear.

Part of this could be because

you’ve built a wardrobe on trends rather than style and function, but correcting that requires purchasing new items. Instead, I challenge you all to make a resolution to wear old clothes in new ways! Fashion is about taking risks. While it’s true you’ll never hear me complain about sticking to the classics (think trench coats, pearls and the LBD), no one ever made fashion history by staying safe.

Now for the fun part… how exactly do you find inspiration in a worn-in closet? I’d say, start by picking two pieces of clothing you would never wear together and try to build an outfit. I highly doubt you’ll actually come up with anything you like, let alone would wear outside (at least I hope not), but the idea is to start thinking about why these pieces don’t work. Is it the cut?

The material? The color, or function? This silly exercise will help you understand why certain pieces don’t go

together so you can figure out which ones do. If you’re still stuck, try Pinterest.

Most people don’t have too much trouble matching clothes by function or cut.

Daywear goes with jeans, sweats go to the gym and a suit schedules interviews.

Most people can even mix and match between functions, such as a blazer with jeans or an edgy Athleisure style that combines leggings and a sweater or joggers and boots or heels Color and pattern tends to be more of a concern.

I love patterns. I wish I could walk outside and see everyone dressed head-totoe in neon floral. Maybe that’s a bit extreme (nah), but most of my friends tend to each stick to their own basic color palette. Of course, you like what you like and there’s nothing wrong with that, but it can be fun to try something new.

Would it surprise you if I said it only takes one common color to tie together

two patterns? What if I said leopard print is a neutral? I swear I’m not making this up. This easiest way to pair patterns is to pick one print and stick it with a bunch of neutrals. Neutrals are colors and patterns that go with everything. The obvious ones are solid colors like white, black, navy and gray.

The more exciting ones are metallic, stripes and, yes, leopard. Denim is a neutral for casualwear too.

Matching prints and neutrals is a pretty sure-fire way to dip your toe into pattern plan. It gets a little bit harder when you want to start pairing prints, though, to be honest, nowadays haute couture seems to be any pattern anytime. Regardless, there are a few general guidelines that might make going bold a little easier.

First, match colors rather than patterns. Either stick to the same color family, look for a single common color or get fancy and pull out a color wheel. Next, try

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varying sizes. Match a large print with a dainty one or match two of the same prints in different sizes. The general rule of thumb is large prints can be paired with other large prints but mixing tiny prints gets a bit too busy. You can also pair two inverted patterns (is the zebra black and white or

white and black?), or two of the same exact patterns in different colors. The best combinations usually keep both color and size in mind.

For example, two different sized prints with one coordinating color.

jam out to the lyrics. The song is almost as American as apple pie and baseball, but I happily associate it with my family and their immigration to the States.

After hearing recent events, I instantly took to this song to gain some peace in a rather unjust situation.

Although I am not impacted by recent restrictions to our immigration system, I am an American who is built on the bedrock of an immigrant family. I can feel for those trying to come to our country for a better life because that is exactly what my family did a little over 50 years ago.

Whether you’re physically born in this country or come here, at some point all residents get birthed into our nation. America provides the means to create a life no matter who

you are, where you’re from, what you believe in, etc. You do not need some grand and noble purpose to be here and therefore you should not need some grand and noble purpose to stay. I am incredibly inspired every day because of my family not because their actions but because I know I have the ability to maintain those similar opportunities my family got to experience. I am pursuing the degree to create a better life for others. I am graduating from a school that has exposed me to people from all walks of life and provides the opportunities to fight for what is right in the world.

I am a second generation family member, physically and spiritually born in the U.S.A and I will never forget that.

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Born in the USA

by KATIE BROWN

Senior Chemical Engineering Major

On March 4, 1966, a family of 5 stepped foot onto American soil for the first time. With only a purse full of money and the clothes on their back, they felt truly unsure where their new country will take them.

Coming from a farm that had zero electricity and no running water, anything was better than the life

they once lived. The family had humble beginnings in the America. To make ends meet, the parents worked laborious hours and the children found work as soon as they were able to speak an appropriate amount of English. They lived in an apartment behind a storefront that realistically could fit about two people comfortably, and yet they fit two adults and three growing children.

It wasn’t easy, but sure enough, the family lived out the American dream.

The children married, started their own businesses, had kids of their own, and continued to work hard even though their lives are incredibly better than what they would have had in their home country.

That family is my family. I am a first generation

family member from my mom’s side. My grandparents went from being farmers in one of the poorest parts of Poland to being an apprentice for a welder and a laborer in a can company.

Due to World War II shutting down schools, they only had a fourth school level education to try and get them through life.

When they came to this country, they did not know a lick of English and heavily relied on their children to acclimate to the country and help them survive. My mom, aunt, and uncle got thrown into the American school system without previously not having the opportunity to go to school.

My aunt and uncle had it the worst: being late elementary school-middle school aged with limited knowledge of things from

being homeschooled and being put in a school system with a somewhat weak English as a Second Language Program. Regardless of the circumstances, even in the hardest of times, my family kept going.

My mom is arguably one of the biggest Bruce Springsteen fans. Growing up, and even today, it wasn’t a road trip without “Born in the U.S.A.” being played on the radio and my mom immediately cranking up the volume. It’s a song that reminds her of her childhood as Bruce was a solace in the midst of the struggles her life brought. Granted, the lyrics themselves comment on Vietnam vets coming home from war and nothing really about being born in the United States, but there’s something liberating and peaceful when you

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even though he has a French accent. He noted how he is new to Stevens and Hoboken, and was happily surprised when he first came here. He believes that Stevens is poised to play a significant role now and in the future. He then moved on to Hoboken and its numerous triumphs in the past years, as well as the challenges Hoboken is currently working on.

He ended by saying that he is “looking forward to hearing about the progress and the plans for what is his new hometown.”

Chaparro took the stage one final time to share her experiences with Mayor Zimmer. She started off by directly mentioning that she had not voted for Mayor Zimmer during her first run in 2009. However, she reached out to the mayor and saw how welcoming she was. She complimented the Mayor on her ability to assemble an effective team, and

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lars in scholarship money. Zimmer then moved to the restoration of the Hoboken Library and the great improvement it will bring to the community.

Next, Zimmer talked about to the individual members of the Hoboken community. She began by telling the unfortunate story of the Cohen family, who lost their daughter due to a congenital heart defect after only two months.

They now work to support those with their daughter’s specific issue.

Zimmer then moved to Charles Boyd Senior and his impact on the young people of the community. A building was recently named in his honor for the work he had done for the community. Zimmer talked about the veterans and their dedication to the community, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Finally, Zimmer mentioned the passing of Sada Fritz, who was an advocate for public parks and against the overdevelopment of the waterfront.

are replaced, the repaving of Washington Street will begin. Zimmer is currently in negotiations to acquire one million dollars per year to continually improve the water main system.

One of the problems currently facing Hoboken is the limited green space in the western portion of the city. Soon, Hoboken will add eight acres of park land to western Hoboken. There are other projects in the work to construct new parks and community spaces, with infrastructure in mind. The new parks will be able to detain over 1.5 million gallons of storm water.

There will also be a new municipal parking garage added to alleviate parking issues. The city is also moving to a payby-app system to pay for parking and adding meters to other places in Hoboken. These will help to generate funds for the city to contribute to these new projects.

Washington Street will soon see renovations as well as over 150 blocks within Hoboken. Also,

nesses opening across Hoboken, most notably a Trader Joe’s on 14th street. To help keep the city clean and functioning for these new businesses, as well as the citizens, the city has purchased two sidewalk sweepers, a hot asphalt machine, and a snow melter.

The mayor proposed to limit residential development at the entrances of Hoboken and instead promote commercial development to reduce the number of cars in the city. The city will work to implement a new traffic circulation plan to help improve the flow of cars and safety of pedestrians. The city has also implemented a new ten percent rule in terms of housing construction to help add low-income housing and keep Hoboken economically diverse. These lowincome housing units will also received funding for new elevators to help senior citizens and the homeless shelter has also received funding to help upgrade internal infrastructure and take

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even reach out to those who once opposed her.

Chaparro noted that she was even asked by the Mayor to run to represent New Jersey’s 33rd district and was thankful to the mayor for that opportunity. She ended her speech by reintroducing Mayor Zimmer.

Mayor Zimmer began with a welcome message to the audience, specifically Stevens students, President Farvardin, the students of the Garden Street School of Performing Arts, and all who participated in the opening ceremonies. Zimmer began by mentioning the progress of Hoboken’s schools. The schools have begun two major programs to help make learning more fun and engaging for students.

90% of Hoboken High School’s students have applied to college and in total have received over seven million dol-

Zimmer thanked her husband and two sons and then moved on to the improvements in the city.

She began by discussing the new flood pump and how it has helped the city. When news crews arrived to take footage of a flooded Hoboken, they found nothing but wet pavement thanks to the new pump. She then discussed water not only coming from rain but also coastal flooding due to major storms. In order to help with the infrastructure necessary to prevent coastal flooding, the city is working to clear the last hurdles to acquire a $230 million grant. She wants Hoboken to be an example for the country on how to successfully combat the threat of severe flooding.

Afterward, Zimmer discussed upgrades to the old water mains throughout the city.

Once the water mains

as part of city infrastructure, Hoboken has built up its bike share program and bus program.

The bike share program is one of the few selffunding in the world, and it will be expanding.

The energy infrastructure will also be seeing an upgrade with the improvement of electrical substations to improve their function and keep them safe from floods.

Also on the energy front, natural gas power generators have been installed in key places such as the police station and the four fire stations in Hoboken.

The city’s recreational programs are continually growing in popularity and this has sparked the creation of a new flag football team. In addition to this, a rock climbing gym, called Gravity Vault, will be coming to Hoboken in the near future. There are new busi-

care of those who need assistance.

The mayor congratulated all of the city’s first responders and the improvements they have made. She also thanked them for their work during the train crash in September.

Violent crime is down 16% and robberies are down 35% thanks to the Hoboken Police Department. Hoboken also implemented an emergency services unit to help combat any type of situation, particularly terrorism, and expanded the investigation unit to allow 24/7 investigations.

The mayor closed by noting that taxes will remain stable and that the bond status of the city has gone from junk to AA+. The mayor closed with her first memories of Hoboken and how her view of the city has changed over time.

Wash your hands: update on measles advisory

by VERONICA MELIKOV Staff Writer

With the start of a new semester, students are back to their busy lifestyles and living in close quarters. The Stevens Community was sent an advisory in regards to an individual case of measles in Hudson County earlier this week.

“The case that I warned about was in Hudson County, he’s in recovery,” states Maggie Cunning, Director of the Student Health Center. “He’s going to be fine. We believe in transparency, so if we have a situation, we’re going to let everybody know. ” Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes, primarily, a high fever and a rash. Symptoms of measles also include cough, runny nose, and watery, red eyes.

Measles virus resides in the nose, throat, and mucus of the infected individual. When this person talks, coughs, or sneezes, droplets are released in the air. The infection will remain contagious on surfaces and in the air for up to two hours.

It is said that the infected individual had recently traveled internationally, fortunately, he was not contagious for the duration of the flight.

The time of exposure to appearance of first symptoms, also known as the incubation period, is 1014 days. The lifetime of the disease is up to 21 days. For this reason, the date range and whereabouts of the individual post-incubation period, when the disease is contagious, has been listed by local news outlets for the community to stay aware.

“If you were exposed to him at any point, the potential exists to come down with the disease is up to February 14th.

Now last night on the news, you may have heard there’s a baby in Passaic county was diagnosed with measles,” adds Cunning. “But it’s unrelated, there’s no link. We’re currently dealing with is dealing with waning immunity.”

Waning immunity is the progressive loss of protective antibodies against an antigen or disease. While antibodies, acquired through vaccination or through overcoming the disease, protect and vary from individual, it can lose efficiency throughout the passage of time.

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“While you may be considered immune, it may not be strong immunity. When it comes to measles, a disease you really don’t want to have, the best recommendation is that people know what their immunity level is. And there is a test for that!” advices Cunning. Vaccine titer tests (pronounced with long ‘i’) measure the presence of antibodies in an individual’s blood sample. If a titer is positive, it may be used to prove immunity to disease, or to prove a booster be necessary. Although this is a highly informative test, be wary that most insurances consider it to be an elective test, and may not provide full coverage.

Proper precautions which one should take against any illnesses is following the ‘old-fashion way’: cover one’s mouth when one coughs or sneezes, dispose of tissues properly, and most important, wash hands with soap and water.

“You may have heard recently about the Norovirus,” states Cunning.

Noroviruses are groups of viruses that cause inflammation of the stomach and large intestine lining.

The virus may prolong irritation and inflammation for up to eight hours, but after that, it is out of the system. “Norovirus is the kind of thing that infects a whole resort, or a whole cruise ship. That virus cannot be killed by an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Not everybody know that! Purell is not always the answer.”

Hand sanitizer is a great supplement, not a replacement, to old fashion hand washing for everyday disinfecting.

The message that could not be repeated enoughwash hands frequently!

Another precaution that helps not only the patient, but the healthcare provider and one’s community, is calling ahead prior to visiting the office. By doing so, the healthcare provider is able to make special arrangements to be evaluated without putting other patients and staff at risk.

If you have noticed suspecting symptoms, or have any questions, the Student Health Center is located on the first floor of Jacobus Hall, open to all students and staff on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 am until 4 pm.

The Center is open for extended hours Thursdays, 9 am to 7 pm.

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There is much controversy surrounding this order, with many worried that the ban has religious roots, since the banned countries have an Islamic majority. There is also a significant concern to the future of students and others from the banned countries in America on temporary visas. In response to the executive order, many U.S. citizens have organized protests against the ban.

President Farvardin has advised Stevens faculty, and students to take cau-

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tion in regards to Trump’s executive order. He described that the order could be a potential detriment to all US colleges. He mentions this applies particularly to Stevens, due to its great diversity and plentiful international research opportunities. He also claims it goes directly against values central to Stevens, whose values hinging on nondiscrimination and inclusiveness.

President Farvardin urges affected members of the Stevens community not to travel internationally until Stevens can be certain as to the affects of the executive order on faculty and students.

DeVos approved for Education Secretary

by DAVID ROGERS Staff Writer

On Jan. 31, 2017, Betsy DeVos was approved by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) to serve as Secretary of Education in President Trump’s administration.

HELP voted 12-11 along party lines to allow DeVos to serve. DeVos must be confirmed by the full senate first before she may serve as Secretary of Education.

DeVos is controversial within both education circles and politics in Michi-

ics and Democrats claim that the voucher system is an effort to privatize public education. During the committee hearing, many Democrats questioned her qualifications. Sen. Al Franken (D- MN) called her committee hearing “lacking in any knowledge about policy in public education.”

Several other Democratic leaders, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), stand staunchly opposed to DeVos. Many teachers unions oppose her as well.

Several Republican senators see DeVos’s school choice advocacy as a rea-

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gan, her home state. She is well-known for her advocacy of school choice and voucher programs, which she argues will allow parents and students to participate in making more choices than the current “monopoly” of public school. Crit-

son to vote for her nomination. Tim Scott (R-SC) says DeVos’s nomination is about “a generation of kids who are caught in under-performing schools.”

During the committee hearing, several left-leaning senators, notably Bernie

President Trump nominates Gorsuch for Supreme Court Justice

by Jay Rungta Staff Writer

President Donald Trump addressed the nation this past Tuesday via the unconventional means of Facebook Live, and nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch as his choice for the role of Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The position was vacant due to the death of the thenJustice Antonin Scalia in the Feb. 2016. Needless to say, this gives the Republican party and Trump an assurance that the court will have a strongly conservative direction

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On Jan. 31, the city of Hoboken celebrated the groundbreaking of the 700 Jackson development project, to be located at 700 Jackson street. The park is being promoted as the second of three resilience parks, which are designed to mitigate flooding in the surrounding area. Rain

gardens, permeable pavement, and underground chambers will be utilized to collect and store up to 450,000 gallons of runoff.

The park is also intended to be a recreational area, with amenities such as public seating, a play area, and a large plaza for vendors. A public gymnasium, parking garage, and residential housing are also being constructed.

for several years to come.

The nomination marks another fulfillment of Trump’s campaign promises. He proudly stated before making the nomination, “I made a promise to the American people.

If I were elected President, I would find the very best judge in the country

for the Supreme Court.”

Gorsuch has attended prestigious universities like Columbia, Harvard, and even Oxford. “It is an extraordinary resume, as good as it gets!”

President Trump said.

Several Democratic senators, however, are unsatisfied with Trump’s pick.

FAST hosts game show night

by DAVID ROGERS Staff Writer

On Thursday February 2nd, The Filipino American Student Association (FAST) hosted their annual game show night. During this event, students could compete in various games typically seen on Filipino game shows. At the event, contestants played four games. The first game, Sanders (I-VT), questioned DeVos on her wealth and prior donations to the GOP while she was chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. Some groups have called for senators to recuse themselves if she donated to their campaigns.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) both said that they will not vote for DeVos on the Senate floor. This makes DeVos’s confirmation vote a potential 50-50 vote if the rest of the Senate votes along party lines, as the committee did.

In the case of a tie, Vice President Mike Pence (R) will break the tie with his vote.

Hoboken breaks ground on new resiliency park

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They believe that Gorsuch is biased towards corporations over working Americans, and has also never supported women’s rights. Another reason for their dissatisfaction is due to the fact that Republican senators refused to hold hearings to fill the vacancy left by Scalia’s untimely demise, giving the upcoming election as an excuse.

Ignoring Gorsuch’s qualifications or experience, this nomination means one thing to the Democrats; Republicans are the majority in all three branches, despite Democrats enforcing their agendas in the past several years.

The Southwest Park, under construction since this past summer, and the Northwest Park, currently in the planning phase, are joining the 700 Jackson development in Hoboken’s efforts to reduce flooding around the city, and to increase the amount of open space.

The completion date of the 700 Jackson park has not yet been announced.

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called “Hip, Hip, Hooray,” had multiple contestants call out the correct words in “hip, hip, hooray” in the correct sequence. If they got it wrong, they would be eliminated. The second game was called “love pop,” in which couples had to pop balloons by hugging each other. The third game, called “Perfect Songbination,” had players guess the two songs that were playing

at the same time. If they got either of the songs wrong, they would be eliminated.

The final game was called “Take my Order.” In this game, a customer acted out a food in which they wished to order and the waiter had to guess the food. According to Jazmine Binag and Eliza Villarba, FAST CoCultural Chairs, “Filipino game shows are important as a way to have fun with

the thrill of chance that you would not be able to do so”.

Both Jazmine and Eliza elaborated that due to the Philippines not being a first world country, winning a game show could dramatically alter a family situation as the game shows typically awarded more money than they would make in a lifetime. FAST’s next GBM is next Tuesday, February 7th in Babbio 304 at 9PM.

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Cuisine Corner

Ballin’ Falafel

by MARKO DJAPIC

Sophomore Chemical Biology Major

When I told my friend I wanted to check out Mamoun’s Falafel her first reaction was “Really? Of all the places in Hoboken you pick Mamoun’s?”.

I take her rebuke in the vein of “literally everyone goes to Mamoun’s you unoriginal ignoramus”, as opposed to any deeper critique of the wonderful delights Mamoun’s has to offer. Fortunately for me, my friend did end up going with me, and had never been there, giving our mission just a little more purpose.

Mamoun’s Falafel does not fala-fall short on any point. Located on the corner of 5th and Washington, Mamoun’s is a staple spot for cheap, filling middle eastern cuisine.

All the basics are covered here, from shawarma to baklava to (of course) falafel. While the menu might seem simple, there is beauty in specialization; every item is top

notch and well crafted.

In addition to the basics, the most striking menu items to me were the beverages; Mint Lemonade, Tamarind, and Mamoun’s Spiced Tea all caught my eye and sounded delicious.

While I usually go to Mamoun’s either for a quick grab-and-go lunch or for to satisfy some late night cravings, today we were going for the full three-course meal. Keep in mind, Mamoun’s is one of the few places in Hoboken you can do that for a budget of 14 dollars. In my indulgence, I got the signature falafel plate with salad, pickles, and beats; a lentil soup; a knafe; and the Mamoun’s Spiced Tea, which intrigued me so much I couldn’t help myself. After an incredibly short wait (given that the place was full), our order was ready at the counter.

As an Eastern European, lentil soup is one of the few foods I’m ever snobbish about, which is why I was so pleasantly surprised by Mamoun’s take on the dish. Unlike most versions that I disapprove of, where the soup is simply some questionably cooked beans in an artificially flavored broth, Mamoun’s was a delightfully rich and full-bodied soup that carried itself well, especially

when scooped up in some pita. After, unfortunately, finishing it, I proceeded to wash it down with the spiced tea, which surprised me again. As opposed to the heavily cinnamon-ed and sweetened black tea which I was expecting, I received a refreshing, cold, literally spicy black tea, which went much better with the flavors I was eating.

Of course, the tea was not spicy in the way their hot sauce is spicy (SERIOUSLY ONLY FOR THE BRAVE), but you could certainly feel the spice tingling through your mouth as you drank the tea. Both are definitely worth getting.

After finishing my appetizer it was time for the main course: the falafel plate. Seeing as how I’ve gotten this dish a thou-

sand times at Mamoun’s, there were no surprises, and it was as perfect as ever. The falafel balls themselves were incredibly savory, slightly salty, and had an unidentifiable kick to them after they were chewed up, while the outsides were delectably crunchy and led to a moist inside, which is a rare balance to strike. In comparison to the balls themselves, the salad was just as good if not better, providing a slightly sweet, tangy, and refreshing counter point to the heaviness of the balls that can quickly dry out your palette. Combining these two items in your mouth by scooping them up with some pita is the Cuisine Corner Recommended (tm) method of consumption, which lets the flavors mix to

maximum effect in your mouth.

After almost wanting to pop from all the food we had already eaten, my friend and I turned our attention to the knafe, which shares a lot of characteristics with baklava. Where as baklava consists of layers of filo with walnuts and honey in between, the knafe consisted of layers of shredded filo with pistachios and honey. While those may seem like minor differences, the knafe has a very different feel to it. The shredded filo provides a completely different texture compared to just plain filo layers, while the pistachios gives the dish a slightly different flavor compared to walnut. In my opinion, the shredded filo makes it, because the

shredded filo clings on to more honey in each bite, making each bite more honey than filo. Overall, it was a refreshing dessert and a great capstone to our meal.

Mamoun’s offers something with Hoboken generally lacks; cheap food for any time of the day. I can’t wait to go back and try their shawarma.

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Scientific Curmudgeon

Protesters who resort to violence discredit their cause

by JOHN HORGAN CAL Professor

I was in Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day, January 20, and have some things to get off my chest about violence I witnessed.

(I also attended the massive Women’s March on January 21, which was entirely nonviolent.) My companion on Inauguration Day was my old pal Robert, with

whom I protested George Bush’s inauguration in D.C. in 2001.

Robert wanted to check out protests organized by DisruptJ20, which included self-described anarchists and anti-fascists. The website said: “We must take to the streets and protest, blockade, disrupt, intervene, sit in, walk out, rise up, and make more noise and good trouble than the establishment can bear.”

The website does not encourage violence, but it does not denounce it, either, and it coyly advocates “diversity of tactics.”

Most of the protests Robert and I joined were peaceful, but just before noon we got swept up in a crowd dressed all in black--boots,

pants, hoodies, facemasks-racing through the streets “disrupting.” Most seemed young and white (we could see the upper half of their faces). They smashed windows of shops and cars, obstructed traffic, knocked over garbage cans, detonated M80s (or some other powerful firecracker) and fought with helmeted, clubwielding, mace-spraying police.

Robert and I watched a young woman with a blond ponytail throw a trash can at a cop on a motorcycle, knocking him over. A burly guy wearing a motorcyclegang jacket (lots of proTrump bikers were in D.C.) tried to tackle her, but she punched him in the face and escaped with the help

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of her hooded buddies. Later, we came upon a group of activists pepper-sprayed by police, and I poured water onto the upturned eyes of a young man blinded and groaning in agony.

Although part of me admires the courage of these rebels, the mature, rational part finds their violence appalling. Like the Weathermen and other deadly activists of my generation, these young people have been seduced by the macho glamor of violence and by the rough justice of combating state oppression with brutality of their own. I saw an anarchist sign that said, “Make racists afraid of us.”

After I returned to Hoboken, I saw a viral video of someone punching alt-right

leader Richard Spencer on Inauguration Day. The video provoked people to ask, Is it ok to punch a Nazi?

The answer is no. Punching someone, even a racist jerk, isn’t okay, except in self-defense. The answer to thuggishness is not more thuggishness.

History teaches that violent uprisings, if they succeed, often breed more violence. Think of the horrors that followed the French and Russian Revolutions.

Political scientist Erica Chenoweth has shown that nonviolent resistance is far more effective than violence. I wish “disruptive” activists would take their lead from great nonviolent leaders like Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Gene Sharp.

I’m painfully aware that I sound like an old fogey. At one point on Inauguration Day, I found myself marching beside young folks who clustered around a black and red anarchists’ and denounced “the Bourgeoisie.”

I wanted to say, Hey, come on, that’s me you’re talking about. I sympathize with their rage and frustration at all that’s wrong with our country, but you can’t create a more just, peaceful world by adding to its intolerance and violence.

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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Sports

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Shut-down defense leads Women’s Basketball to victory

Ducks honored at NJAIAW luncheon ON DECK IN SPORTS

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SSI - A second-half shutdown defensive effort in the second half led the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s basketball team to a 71-55 victory over Hartwick College Tuesday in an Empire 8 Conference matchup. Juniors Megan Brown recorded her ninth double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds and graduate student Kaitlyn Astel led all players with 18 points as the Ducks improved to 10-8 overall and 9-1 in E8 play. With the victory, Stevens moved into sole possession of first place in the conference.

Carly Johnson led Hartwick with 16 points and Jacqui Foreman added 10 points and eight rebounds.

The Hawks fell 12-7 overall and 8-2 in league play and dropped into a secondplace tie with Ithaca College, who defeated Nazareth College, 60-58, earlier this evening.

Turning Point With the teams deadlocked at 39, Stevens went on a 10-2 run to close the third quarter.

A Toke jumper opened the scoring run.

Astel scored five straight

points to give Stevens a seven-point advantage.

The Ducks clamped down on Hartwick, forcing two turnovers and a pair of missed shots to open a fivepoint lead.

Junior Megan Anderson extended the lead to eight with a three-point shot that beat the third-quarter buzzer.

Inside the Numbers Over the game’s final twenty minutes, Hartwick shot 8-for-23, although the Hawks went 3-for-3 in the final minute with the game out of hand.

Where the Stevens defense excelled was on threepoint field goals. Hartwick shot 4-of-10 in the first half and 1-for-6 over the final two periods.

In the second half, Stevens forced seven turnovers and went to the line 11 times, sinking eight.

Conversely, while Hartwick went cold from the floor, Stevens scored 43 points on 16-of-27 shooting (59.3%) to break the game open.

Stevens held the edge in points off turnovers, second-chance points, bench points and fast-break points.

Brown’s double-digit rebounding effort helped Stevens attain a 37-34 edge on the glass.

Guketlov’s five assists game with only one turnover.

Continuing to show well on the free throw line, Stevens shot 72% (13-for-18), improving to 66% on the season.

Unsung Hero Anderson went 3-for-3 from the field, sinking all three of her three-point attempts, in scoring nine points off the bench.

Freshman Alison Criswell sparked the Stevens defense in the second half, holding Hartwick’s leading scorer, Emily Stone, to just nine points.

Up Next The Ducks head to upstate New York for the first pair of back-to-back weekend series away from Castle Point.

Stevens will match up with Elmira College and Ithaca to open play in February.

The trip begins Friday night’s game at Elmira.

Stevens defeated the Soaring Eagles, 68-53, on Jan. 7 and have won the last nine matchups in the series.

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SSI - Stevens Institute of Technology female students athletes earned one team award and one individual honor from the New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women at its annual National Girls and Women in Sports (NAGWS) Day luncheon Sunday.

Softball earned the Team Academic Award for spring sports and field hockey senior Emily Stukenborg was named Stevens’ Woman of the Year for her athletic excellence, academic success, and community service.

Sophomore pitcher Christine LaRochelle and head coach Erica Mehalick represented the softball team and accepted the award at the organization’s event, which was hosted by Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. The Ducks were recognized as having the the highest GPA of all women’s spring sports teams at NJAIAW institutions.

“Our team takes great pride in our academic success here at Stevens,”

Mehalick said. “It is quite an accomplishment for our student-athletes to not only reach the level of academic success they achieved, but to also win this award against all other female spring teams in New Jersey. It is a testament to their work ethic, determination and character.”

A four-year starter, Stukenborg closed her career on Castle Point as the field hockey program’s all-time leader in saves. The chemical engineering major is an active member of SAAC and was recognized for her overall contributions to the Stevens community.

“Emily’s recognition from the NJAIAW could not go to a more deserving student-athlete,” said field hockey head coach Meredith Spencer-Blaetz.

“She is an incredible ambassador for Stevens, our field hockey program, and for women in sport in New Jersey and beyond. I am proud of Emily and all of her accomplishments and am thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with her as a field hockey student-athlete.”

Wrestling edges Merchant Marine to remain unbeaten SSI - Powered by pins at 133 and 141, the No. 6 Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team kept its undefeated season alive Wednesday night with a 25-24 road win over the Merchant Marine Academy.

The win moved Stevens to 20-0, and extended its overall win steak to 34.

The victory was also the 10th straight against a Centennial Conference opponent.

A forfeit win for senior Rob Murray at 125 opened a 6-0 lead, followed by pins for freshman No. 1 Troy Stanich at 133 and freshman Dylan Van Sickell at 141. Stanich’s fall came with time expiring

in the first period, while Van Sickell recorded his early in the second.

For Stanich it was his team-leading 17th of the season to go along with the 12th for Van Sickell.

Junior No. 10 Zach Wilhelm continued the early run with a 6-2 decision win at 149 to make it 210, before sophomore No. 7 Thomas Poklikuha picked up the major at 157 in a 10-2 win as the lead ballooned to 25-0 at the halfway point of the match.

Merchant Marine rallied with a pair of decision victories at 165 and 174 to cut into the Ducks lead, followed by a forfeit at 184 and pins at 197 and 285 to make it a one-point

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@ Ithaca College 4 p.m.

Ithaca, NY

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

@ Ithaca College 4 p.m.

Ithaca, NY

MEN’S SWIMMING @ NYU Spring Invitational TBD

WOMEN’S SWIMMING @ NYU Spring Invitational TBD

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

VS. Armory Track Invitational (Presented by USMC) 9 a.m.

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

VS. Armory Track Invitational (Presented by USMC) 10 a.m.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

@ Endicott College 1 p.m.

VS. Wentworth Institute of Technology 11 a.m.

Boston, MA

WRESTLING

@ Washington and Lee University 12 p.m.

VS. Johns Hopkins University 12 p.m.

Boston, MA

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match. The deficit was too much to overcome however as Stevens’ damage over the first five matches

proved to be enough to sustain the win.

Stevens will wrap up its regular season Saturday

in Lexington, Va. for dual matchups against Johns Hopkins and Washington and Lee.

Duck Country Scoreboard Date

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Stevens

Opponent/Event

Score

Result

Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Wrestling Wrestling Women’s Basketball Women’s Fencing Women’s Fencing Women’s Fencing Women’s Volleyball Wrestling

VS. Utica College [Alumni Day] VS. Utica College [Alumni Day] @ Hartwick College @ Hartwick College @ Muhlenberg College VS. Ursinus College @ University of Pennsylvania VS. University of Vermont @ University of New Hampshire VS. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

78-77 77-37 154-126 144-118 36-13 19-18 43-89

W W W W W W L W

VS. Elms College @ US Merchant Marine Academy

23-4 24-2 23-4 3-0 25-24

W W W W

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Sunday WOMEN’S FENCING

@ Massachusetts Institute of Technology VS. Boston College VS. Brandeis University VS. Brown University VS. Duke University 9 a.m.

MEN’S FENCING

VS. Boston College VS. Brandeis University VS. Brown University VS. Massachusetts Institute of Technology VS. Duke University 9 a.m.