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Amnesty International held a visual activism installation and guest speaker panel on the gun violence crisis in America called “In the Line of Fire: Gun Violence and Human Rights” in Jacobus Lounge on October 4, Thursday, from 4 to 8:30 PM. Vice President of the Stevens Amnesty chapter, Paige Metzheiser, remarked, “This event is unique in that Amnesty usually discusses international issues but chose to focus on a domestic issue specific to the United States. The necessity for gun reform and gun safety is a human rights issue, and that’s why we held this event. The human rights issue is that people walk in fear.” One of the more prominent facts was that over half of suicide deaths are with firearms. The exhibition called “Shooting Range” was full of interesting facts and photographs intended to show viewers the destructive effect of firearms in our society. Each table in Jacobus covered a different topic and gave a general see GUN · Page 4

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and got engaged right before graduating in 1983. She felt that coming to Stevens was one of the best decisions that she had ever made. After Stevens, she began work at a power plant simulation company but was soon recruited by New York Telephone in 1984 into their management career development program.

Across campus, students at Stevens turned to various social outlets — Facebook, Instagram, Slack — to discuss an article recently published in The Stute, which detailed the general financial conduct of the university in 2016. The article raised many questions and concerns for students, prompting them to wonder if the high price of tuition is worth the cost. A primary point of contention for students was President Nariman Farvardin’s earnings. In 2016, Farvardin earned “$734,013 in base pay as well as several other forms of compensation, such as an $827,800 bonus,” wrote Eric Londres of The Stute. The article also found that other top administrators each made more than $500,000 and that Stevens invested over $27 million in the Caribbean and Central American regions. Reactions to this news from students ranged from shock to outrage to ambivalence. “I was very frustrated. The numbers are a little

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Virginia Ruesterholz, former chair of the Board of Trustees, stepped down from her position this past Spring. The former Verizon executive was surprised with a party commemorating her achievements as chair in Bissinger on September 25. | MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 3

Board of Trustees threw surprise party for former chair Virginia Ruesterholz by ALEX MURTAGH Outreach Chair

From 2013 to 2018, Virginia Ruesterholz served as the Chair of the Stevens Board of Trustees. During her tenure as chair, a lot has changed here at Stevens. Thanks to Ruesterholz’s leadership, the school worked to execute the 10-year plan designed to

make Stevens a more studentcentric and innovative place. Due to all of the advancements that Stevens has made under her leadership, the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Stephen Boswell, and the rest of the board decided to throw a surprise party for her on Tuesday, Sept. 25. In attendance were the majority of the Board members as well as President Farvardin, and

many high ranking faculty members. Prior to the party, Ruesterholz sat down for an interview with The Stute. Virginia Ruesterholz began her Stevens career back in the fall of 1979 as an undergraduate student studying chemical engineering. During her next four years at Stevens, she eventually met her future husband, who was also studying chemical engineering,

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Religious student organizations upset with “unfair” treatment by CHARLES ZWICKER Staff Writer

Leaders of Stevens’ four religious organizations (Newman Catholic, Stevens Christian Fellowship [SCF], Muslim Educational & Cultural Association [MECA], and Hillel) met on Monday, Oct. 1, to discuss the growing sentiment that Stevens is increasingly placing less of a focus on religious organizations on campus. The four religious organizations currently share one small office on the second floor of Jacobus. This room is used as an office for Newman Catholic’s campus pastor and storage for the clubs. SCF has been given a small amount of storage in BC 104 for their materials, for which Ethan Dytioco, a representative for SCF, considers themselves to be “quite lucky.” Space is a common issue for all of the religious organizations. Newman Catholic prays in the rosary on Castle Point in the mornings, but in the case of inclement weather, they move into Jacobus Lounge. They host Sunday masses in Hayden Lounge, having to share the area with other students who may be playing games or working on projects. This is a less-than-desirable solution for both Newman Catholic and the students that are already working in Hayden Lounge, according to Newman Catholic. Iman Alshafie, president of MECA, said that not having a dedicated prayer space is difficult for members of the Muslim faith, who pray five times a day. “Having that space where people can have time for themcampus news

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selves… is really important,” according to Carinne Werthaim, active president of Hillel. MECA hosts Friday prayer in the Jacobus basement, which is not enough space to properly setup, according to Alshafie, and results in many people feeling uncomfortable. Stevens plans to move offices of clubs from Jacobus to a temporary location in Alexander House, while the new University Center is being built (estimated completion date of August 2021). Steven’s administration has told the religious clubs that they will not be receiving a room in Alexander House, either for storage or for prayer/meetings. The solution administrators suggested to the religious organizations was to schedule a time in the multipurpose room on the first floor of Alexander House. This room would be shared among all clubs, similar to how many clubs can utilize Jacobus or Hayden Lounge for events, but priority will be given to Student Life over the other clubs. “It’s like reserving a bathroom in EAS, it just isn’t practical,” says Dante Volpe, SGA Subcommittee Chair for Religious Organizations. A shared sentiment shared between the four organizations is that Stevens administration is increasingly placing less and less of a focus on religious diversity on campus. Leaders of these organizations cited an email -- titled “Update on Initiatives to Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Community” -- that was sent by President Nariman Farvardin in November 2017, in which

IUA hosts International Snack Night IUA gives “street food” aspect of culture to attendees.

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MODEL SHIP FOUND by ERIC LONDRES Staff Writer

The model ship donated to Stevens in February of last year has been found this week. The discovery of the $4,500 ship comes one week after The Stute published an article that said efforts to find the ship “have not been successful.” “Stevens also received a total of $22,970,900 in gifts and contributions,”

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the article stated. “Notably, this included the donation of a model ship evaluated at $4,500. The Stute’s efforts to locate this ship over the course of the past two weeks have not been successful.” The Stute previously reported the donation of the boat last week as part of a broader examination of Stevens’s tax returns. The ship is a model of Charlie’s Flying Fish 1851, and was donated by the estate of Charles Berendsen ‘51, according to Amy Roberts,

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Assistant Vice President for Development Services. The original ship was Berendsen’s senior design project. Students can view the model ship in the Mary Stevens room on the first floor of the Samuel C. Williams Library. The ship’s designer and namesake, who passed away in December 2016, was a member of the Stevens Legacy Society. His estate also donated $800,000 in cash at the time of the ship’s donation.

The Office of the Provost hosted its inaugural “Pizza with the Provost” event. The event gave staff members of the Office of the Provost and undergraduate students the opportunity to interact with each other. The event opened with all of the students introducing themselves. Students represented a wide-variety of majors — from Science, Technology & Society to Civil Engineering — and all class years at Stevens. Afterwards, the two members of the Office of the Provost introduced themselves — Cindy Chin, Assistant Provost for Finance and Administration, and Christophe Pierre, Provost. Chin noted that she was a Stevens alumna who majored in Business and Technology and was a member of Alpha Phi Omega and Delta Phi Epsilon. In her professional career, she started in the financial industry before moving to Stevens see PIZZA · Page 2

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he stated that “a quiet space for prayer and meditation will open on campus in Fall 2018,” was reportedly a surprise to the leaders of these organizations. An email sent on Sept.

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as an admissions counselor and then in the Provost office. Pierre noted that he started his education in his native country of France before immigrating to the United States in 1982. In the U.S., he obtained his master’s degree at Princeton before pursuing a P.h.D. at Duke University in Mechanical Engineering. Afterwards, he worked as a professor at University of Michigan and progressed up the ranks to more administrative roles. Afterwards, he worked at McGill University and University of Illinois at UrbanaChampagne before taking the the role of Provost at Stevens. He noted the difference in environment between a large, public institution and a small, private university such as Stevens. Pierre noted some initiatives the provost office is working on. He noted that they are

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outrageous,” wrote Lucas Gallo, a fourth-year student and President of the Student Government Association (SGA), in a statement to The Stute. “Salaries as high as they were in that report are a little ridiculous for any job, but knowing that so many students are very financially burdened by coming to this university, it hurts even more.” Marianna Fleming, a fourth-year student and SGA Vice President for Academic Affairs, posted various screenshots of The Stute article onto her Instagram Story (a feature on Instagram that allows a user to post a temporary photo in a slideshowlike format). In these screenshots, Fleming highlighted different sections, overlaying her own questions — “Are there no potential students in all of the Caribbean and South America?” — and underlined points that concerned her. “I was surprised to see that they were only recruiting from certain regions and I’d be interested as to why that is,” Fleming told The Stute. Emily Raque, a fifth-year student, shared The Stute article on her Facebook feed and thanked the article’s author for “looking through these documents to let the greater Stevens community know just what our school spends money on.” Raque was concerned with the undescribed investments in the Caribbean and Central American region and was not surprised that Farvardin’s salary is high, she told The Stute. “But I still think [Farvardin’s salary] is excessive,” she added, “especially when it puts him in the top ten paid college presidents, of both public and private colleges.” A second-year student, Jill

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26 by Farvardin with an identical title has no mention of any such “quiet space,” and instead states that “student groups will be able to reserve space on the first floor of Alexander House for prayer and meditation starting in January 2019.” Another issue that the organizations ran into was trying to

become full RSOs at Stevens, to receive funding for their clubs. Three years ago, when Newman Catholic attempted to become an RSO, they were told by administration that a religious organization could not become a RSO. Tommy Daly, previous President of the SGA, later passed a bill to allow

them to become an RSO. “Stevens says they want more diversity, but that doesn’t seem to be case with religious organizations,” says Werthaim. Volpe echoes this sentiment, stating, “The most resistance isn’t coming from each other, it’s coming from the administration itself.”

hoping to improve the faculty and student interaction both inside and outside the classroom and is looking forward to working with the StudentFaculty Alliance to accomplish this goal. They are also looking forward to the implementation of Accelerated Masters Program (AMP), a program that streamlines the process for undergraduate students to obtain their master’s degree at Stevens. The Office of Provost hopes that with the new program, about half of the undergraduate population will pursue their master’s degree at Stevens. Students then proceeded to give feedback based upon their experience at Stevens. One student noted that she found her MA 124 class difficult, as there was not enough time to cover the material in lecture. Pierre stated that he would reach out to ensure that everything is being taught in the appropriate time span. Multiple students praised the professors in the CAL department. One student noted that their CAL

professor always tries to help the students in their classes — and even students who have taken their class in the past. However, they also stressed that the CAL department is understaffed. Pierre noted that they are working on a CAL Master Plan in the future. In response to the lack of faculty, Pierre noted that Stevens is a tuition-based university. The majority of money that Stevens spends is from the tuition it collects — roughly split evenly from the undergraduate and graduate population, not research grants or state funds like other schools. As Stevens grows in students and collects more tuition, the school will be able to hire more faculty members. The event ended with Pierre asking students a theoretical opened-ended question asking for feedback about the academic calendar: would students prefer a shorter Winter Break accompanied with the academic year ending sooner? Some students liked a potential idea of shortening Winter

Break to finish the Academic School Year, citing problems when studying abroad. Others liked the long Winter Break, but wished that the finals period were only one week — a length similar to other schools. The Office of the Provost plans to make Pizza with the Provost a small, recurring event throughout the semester. Chin asked the participants to spread the word about the event. Students reacted positively to the event. “I’m glad that there seems to be a culture developing at Stevens where upper administration actively seeks input from students,” said Rami Kammourh, Vice President of Operations and a participant of the inaugural Pizza with the Provost. “Although I think there’s still some work to do until Stevens is truly student-centric, I’m glad to see multiple events like this each semester.” The Office of the Provost plans to host another Pizza with the Provost in the future after taking into account feedback from the participants.

Roumbanis, said, “It’s ridiculous to know how much Farvardin made. I don’t even know what he does.” Some students casually mocked the findings. One first-year student, Karter Singh, memed a portion of Stevens’ tax documents in the “Stevens Institute of Technology Class of 2022” Facebook group (an online discussion board used by students to advertise campus events and make general comments about Stevens). The post, which earned over 400 percent more reactions than other posts in the Facebook group, contained two items — (1) an excerpt of The Stute article detailing the $27 million investments in the Caribbean and Central American regions, and (2) a screenshot of Wagner Moura portraying Pablo Escobar in the Netflix series, Narcos, surrounded by bricks of cocaine. Singh’s facetious suggestion: perhaps the money invested by Stevens in the Caribbean and Central American regions is used to purchase an extraordinary amount of coke. The Facebook post was strictly satirical, Singh told The Stute. “Although I joked about Stevens funding a now-dead Pablo Escobar, I think [investing in this region] is a safe bet and one of which I would do myself,” Singh said. “I do not believe Stevens is running an international cocaine business.” Eric Londres, the author of the article, received “widespread and almost universally positive” praise, he said. “I received many texts and comments from people I barely knew thanking me for writing it. It started a long conversation in my year’s group chat about it,” Londres said. “People, in general, were concerned with the amount of money the administration was making and the general lack of transparency with the higher-ups.”

Top: Student Marianna Fleming reacts to the article on her Instagram Story Bottom: Kartar Singh shares a meme he created about the article. Londres said he plans to continue looking further

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New York Telephone eventually went through a series of acquisitions to eventually become Verizon Telecom. During the many transitions, Ruesterholz remained with the company. Eventually, Ruesterholz ended up joining the Board of Trustees in 2007. Prior to becoming chair of the board, she served on multiple committees, as chair of the finance committee, and as one of the vice chairs of the board. “I was humbled to be selected,” she added. When Ruesterholz selected to be the chair, President Farvard-

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in had just begun working at Stevens, and the 10-year plan had just been created. In short, there was a lot of work to be done, and the other members of the Board thought Ruesterholz was the right person for the job. “We were rolling up our sleeves to get the job done,” she continued. With the 10-year plan, it was important for Stevens to gain a “healthy financial footing.” Ruesterholz focused on this by working to create the fundraising campaign, growing the endowment, and making the school cash flow positive. As she puts it, this was all part of “steadying the ship.” The next step was to deliver on the student centricity as-

pect of Stevens. The increase in funding made it easier to obtain high-quality faculty to go along with the highquality students that Stevens has been accepting. She noted that as an alumnus, she is “so proud” to see the increasing caliber of students. She is also happy to see the increasing number of underserved students attending Stevens through the ACEs and Clark Scholars program. In addition, the board saw it as a necessity to improve the infrastructure of the University to properly serve the students and faculty. This includes the recent improvements of classrooms, lecture halls, ABS, the completion of the Babbio Garage, construction of the

Gianforte Family Academic Center, and the plans for the new University Center. When asked if she would go back and do anything differently Ruestherholz’s only response was that she wishes that she “had a magic wand to make everything happen at once.” In large part because of all these improvements, Stevens has grown at a rapid pace, almost to the point where the small school culture is changing. In response to this Ruesterholz said that the culture will change, but Stevens will always have the “homey feeling” that allows prospective students to say that they can see themselves here. In addition, she stated how important it is for Stevens to in-

crease housing, and to ensure that students living off campus have quality housing. She also noted how she hopes students see the benefits of the work in the long run. In closing, Reusterholz is very happy with what the board has accomplished, especially the improved relationships between members, faculty, and alumni. She feels good about passing off the gavel to Boswell because of his strong background on the board and professionally. She encourages students to get involved on campus and have a voice. Ruesterholz ended on the point that “Stevens is amazing, I love it!” and that Stevens is “a real game changer.”

As evidenced by the information Ruesterholz provided in the interview, it is clear to see that she had made a lasting impact to this campus as the first female chair of the board of trustees. Hearing speeches from new Young Alumni Olivia Schriber, President Farvardin, Dr. Boswell, and others it is clear that Virginia Ruesterholz has personally had an impact on them as well. The gratitude of President Farvardin and the board was clearly seen when they presented her with a miniaturized version of the Torch Bearer statue from the center of campus, as well as, a pearl necklace, as well as a standing ovation when Ruesterholz thanked everyone at the end of the night.

(Top left) Ruesterholz was surprised by members of the Board with a party; (Top right) Stephen Boswell and Hoveida Farvardin chat with other prominent Stevens officials; (Right) Ruesterholz celebrates her achivments with family and friends; (Above) President Farvardin talks with one of the members of the Board of Trustees during the cocktail hour

Beth McGrath with Virginia Ruesterholz. Young Alumni, Olivia Schreiber, discusses her experience as a Stevens student and the prestige that accompanies it. Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Vock Photography

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gave a general description about the topics as well as imagery. Chalk outlines of people and true stories about gun violence victims and survivors were also on display in the back room with the pool tables. Topics covered were access to ammunition, accidental shootings, domestic violence, effects on communities of color, human rights, mass shootings, suicide, and victim stories. After navigating the gallery and learning about the impact of gun violence in

communities around the country, viewers were encouraged to take action by signing petitions to help change some of the statistics they saw and take photos at a photo booth with a backdrop and props to raise awareness about gun violence on social media platforms. Stickers, pens, and posters were available for people to take as well. The speaker panel consisted of Amy Chen, member of the Speakers Bureau for the Community Justice Reform Coalition; Margaret Abrams, Domestic Violence Response Team Coordinator at Women Rising; and Prachi Rao, Field

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Organizer at Amnesty International. The panel started at 6 PM and discussed a variety of issues surrounding gun violence. Public Relations chair Jake Catalano, a junior, added “Gun violence is definitely an epidemic. This event shows how many Stevens students care about ending gun violence in America. I like the powerful imagery that helps to convey the experience that some individuals and communities face.” In the future, Amnesty will hold a coffee chat on the death penalty next Wednesday, October 10, at 7 PM in Babbio Center 202.

Students at “In the Line of Fire” showing their support to end gun violence. Photos courtesy of Amnesty International

Indian Undergraduate Association Hosts International Snack Night by MARK KRUPINSKI Outreach Chair

The Indian Undergraduate Association (IUA) hosted International Snack Night to share the “street food” aspect of cultures around the world. In India, street food is present and a common remark is “let’s go try the street food.” At Snack Night, each organization present, IUA, FAST, SIC, CSA, LAA, BSU, and KSA shared street food from their culture. For example, IUA shared a Kati Roll, a type of lamb kebab wrapped in bread. Street food is a common ground between cultures, and IUA wanted to open it up to everyone. “We wish [the event] was outside,” said Dhru Patel, IUA President, “this was the second straight year that it was moved inside. The original plan was to host the event outside on Palmer Lawn. Tables from each organization were going to line the sidewalk of Palmer Lawn in order to embody a street lined with stalls. However, rain forced the event inside for the second year in a row. IUA’s next GBM is on Wednesday October 10, 2018 at 9:00 PM in Babbio 320.

Undergraduate Students enjoying food from various Ethnic Organizations | Photos by Cole Yarbrough

Colleges Against Cancer’s “Hair for Hope” by NATALIE TODARO Staff Writer

Colleges Against Cancer partnered with Telogen Hair Salon in Hoboken to hold “Hair For Hope” on Oct. 3. It took place in Jacobus Lounge to encourage girls to donate their hair. Two Telogen Hair Salon and Spa stylists donated their time to cut students’ hair, and the turnout resulted in fourteen girls donating at least eight inches of their hair each. The hair will be sent to Pantene Beautiful Lengths under the American Cancer Society’s recommendation. The fundraiser is still going on; until Oct. 7, 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Colleges Against Cancer Making Strides Team for any students that show Colleges Against Cancer’s flyer during their hair appointment at Telogen. In addition to this, The Making Strides Breast Cancer walk in Jersey City is on Sunday, Oct. 28. For more information on how to participate in the walk, email relayforlife@stevens.edu. Photos courtesy of Stevens’ chapter of Colleges Against Cancer

Freshman Dodgeball

by ALEX MURTAGH Outreach Chair Last Thursday, September 27, all of the freshman dorms including Castle Point Hall, Humphreys, Jonas, Palmer, Hayden, and Davis, participated in the annual freshman dodgeball tournament in Walker Gym. The teams consisted of mostly freshman, with their RAs either playing alongside with them or helping judge from the sidelines. The tournament was run using bracket style elimination to determine the winner. Campus police served as referees for each match, with Captain Thomas Maggi as the head referee. Residents got very competitive at the tournament, with one RA commenting, “Man, some of these kids have a mean arm.” Buildings that were waiting for their turn, watched the spectacle from the top of Walker. “Freshmen with balls are scary,” jokingly commented one of the Jonas RAs, Maryia Spirydonava, about the amount of balls flying around. In the end, Hayden and Davis competed for the winning title. Other buildings were allowed to join the final teams. In the end Hayden, with their new allies, emerged victoriously. The event was sponsored by the Office of Residential Education. Freshmen residents competing in the dodgeball tournament and their RAs showing their support. Photos courtesy of Steven Couras and Koby Garcia

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The Stute Editorial

We need to change how we talk about diversity I know Stevens isn’t the most diverse college in the nation. Yes, most of the undergraduate population consists of white males and a lot of the graduate population is Asian. However, this doesn’t excuse people’s small acts of racism. Those who know me are probably thinking, “Maryia, why are you complaining about racism?” Because, even though it doesn’t affect me directly, I see the effect it has on those around me. Last Friday, I was with one of my closest friends,

who happens to be Indian. During our time together, she got a phone call from the student employment office. They were calling to inquire about some of the tax exemptions she listed. The woman asked my friend if she knew what the tax exemptions meant and if she was sure she could apply for them. My friend said that she just filled out what her parents said but that she would double check. Then she heard another woman in the background saying something like, “Wait she’s

Indian, she’s not an American citizen.” My friend got really mad at that statement replying, “I literally brought in my American passport to you.” This small, seemingly insignificant interaction had an upsetting effect on my friend. She was disappointed and just shocked. Even worse, when she complained to another friend, the other friend just laughed it off saying, “That happens to me all the time.” She recounted how whenever she goes to the Career Center, they send

her towards the graduate career center. Even though I did not experience this personally, I am disappointed with the attitude of minority populations at Stevens. Students are constantly taught about diversity; students go to sessions whether it is for orientation, e-board positions, etc. Yet, the students don’t seem to be the problem. This experience has illustrated to me that the Stevens staff does not get the same kind of training, and if they do, it is not effective.

Mind of a Freshman

by NATALIE TODARO Freshman Music & Technology Major

I think it’s important to love your body. To love your body for its purpose, not just its appearance. The term “body positivity” is thrown around on social media as a message of loving yourself

to my shoulders and collarbones, but the soft, sandy grit beneath my fingers was shouting at me to say “thank you” instead. I realized right then and there that I hadn’t been showing gratitude for what my body was doing right — I got so caught up in the look of it that I had forgotten about the many wonderful things it was doing on the inside. That night, I recognized the many wonderful markings of me as well as the hard work that I had done to keep myself alive that day. And this incredible sensation of being nude and content with my body because it was purely doing its job was supremely invigorating. The vulnerability that I felt during this experience

was unlike anything I had ever felt before — I had never thought of my body as something other than a physical being. Power and strength sprinted through my core at the mere fact that my body was working the way it was supposed to. It is a selfless feeling to be able to accept your body because it is blatantly yours, and to understand that although we are all very alike, each one of us is completely different. Your body represents and exists as you, all day, every day. It is never someone else. Love your body because it’s yours. Gratitude and divine love for yourself only bring you closer to your mind and soul, and that is a joyous feeling.

Senioritis

Why I suck at making big decisions (for myself)

by NAMANKITA RANA Senior Engineering Management Major

I’m great at making hard decisions quickly… except when they involve me. Fun fact: when I decided to come to Stevens, I agonized over it for ages. I felt an incredible amount of guilt over making my parents pay for private school, instead of taking full or near-full rides elsewhere. I knew very little about the school and wondered if Stevens’ legendary return on investment would really pay off for me. Two days before graduating, another school called me back and offered me even

more money to leave Stevens and go there instead. I refused (obviously), but not without some major trepidation. Had I gone crazy? I was convinced I had. My entire first semester here, I was wired and uneasy and perpetually on edge. I wondered, in between several sleepless nights, if I should transfer to Rutgers instead. It would have been cheaper, I reasoned, and I wouldn’t have to bashfully explain where my school was to every other person I met. In the end, however, my decision to come here turned out to be an excellent one. Is Stevens perfect? No. But, almost four years out, did it end up being the right place for me? Yes. Unequivocally so. Even if a situation can feel like life or death, most decisions generally don’t end up in catastrophe. I know that. But that doesn’t mean that my brain doesn’t still inevitably kick into overdrive anytime a difficult personal decision comes my way. For someone who claims to value objectivity and analyti-

cal thinking above all else, I find that making decisions regarding my future are incredibly emotionally draining and difficult, simply because it’s ME that is the confounding variable. Most factors in one’s day-to-day decision-making are easily quantifiable, but humans, I’ve found, are inherently messy. Hell, even I don’t know what’s going on in my brain half the time. (Nor, admittedly, do I want to. Some things are better left untouched.) I also find that I have a hard time listening to my intuition, my gut. I’ve seen my decisions end up well when I follow my instincts, and go south when I don’t. And yet — I still pick at my own brain obsessively, if not borderline neurotically, practically begging for a reason to go against my gut. Oh, and of course, every now and then, my impostor syndrome randomly kicks in big-time, too. Why does anyone think I’m qualified to do anything, again? Am I actually worth what I’m being offered, or am I going to mess things up? What am I doing

here, exactly? That’s despite the fact that I know I am definitely more than qualified for what it is I want to do and then some. I’m painfully aware of what my blindspots are, maybe a bit too much. And yeah — I do wish I could make decisions in my personal life as easily as I do for everything else. I can’t change overnight, as convenient as that would be. But I am trying to remind myself that nothing worth doing in life is ever easy, and that uncertainty, as much as I despise it, is totally okay and normal and not a weakness by any means. That making decisions is hard, yes, but I don’t need to mentally punish myself until I have it all perfectly figured out. Slowly but surely, I’m working on being kinder to myself. Because if I saw someone being treated the way I mentally treat myself, I’d be appalled. After years of putting other people and factors first, I should put Namankita first. It’s the least she deserves.

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ones, might impact others. The schools needs to think about what they can do to make sure that these small things don’t happen, such as staff training and not just focusing all the efforts on the students.

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A home of my own for how you look, but what if it was used to spread the message that our bodies are beautiful because they are simply working? I think we too often overlook the fact that our bodies serve as a temple for our personal space that keeps us alive; our bodies are our homes. I came to this realization the other night. Preparing for a shower, I took a moment to acknowledge my skin. I lightly pressed against the skin covering my rib cage to feel the heaviness of my bones. One of my beauty marks floated sweetly on top of my calf — the one that I had forgotten about but had always loved. Under the golden light of my lightly lit room, I mumbled a faint “hello”

How is it alright for staff members to judge the appearance of students to determine where they come from? I understand that historically the undergraduate population has been dominantly white, but if Stevens ever hopes to improve the diversity on campus they need to re-educate people. I would not feel at home at Stevens if I was always being judged by my appearance. I guess what I’m trying to say is that people need to think about how their actions, even the smallest

Mind-Body Problems, my new book on life’s deepest mystery

by JOHN HORGAN CAL Professor

It is the central mystery of existence, the one toward which all other mysteries converge. The 17th-century French philosopher Descartes often gets credit for posing it first, but Socrates pondered it millennia earlier, as did Buddha and other Eastern sages. I’m talking about the mind-body problem, which encompasses the riddles of consciousness, the self, free will, morality, and the meaning of life. Modern scientists and philosophers often make the mindbody problem seem hopelessly esoteric, a topic only for experts. Some hard-core materialists insist it is a pseudo-problem, which vanishes once you jettison archaic concepts like “the self” and “free will.” Actually, the mind-body problem is quite real, simple, and urgent. We face it whenever we wonder who we really are, can be, and should be, individually and as a species. Long before I heard of it, I was obsessed with the mindbody problem. I touch on it, directly or indirectly, in my previous four books, even The End of War, the epilogue of which is called “In Defense of Free Will.” Writing hasn’t been cathartic. The more I write about the problem, the more it grips me. For thousands of years, prophets, poets, and philosophers have told us stories about who we really are. But these stories conflict with each other, and we have no way to decide which one is true. We choose one story over another out of personal preference, or taste. You like Christianity, I prefer Buddhism or neo-Platonism. Now science is converging on a definitive, objectively true solution to the mind-body problem, backed up by hard empirical evidence — or so some science enthusiasts believe. I once

shared this belief, but no longer. In 2015, after attending a workshop on a bizarre new theory of consciousness, I started looking at the mind-problem in a new way. I decided that our responses to the mind-body problem will always be emotional as well as rational, a matter of taste as much as truth. Science has told us a lot about our minds and bodies, but in the end it’s just giving us more stories that we choose for subjective reasons, because we find them consoling, or beautiful, or meaningful. Science will never discover an objectively true solution to the mind-body problem, which tells all of us once and for all who we are, because that solution doesn’t exist. We can’t escape our subjectivity when we try to solve the riddle of ourselves. This thesis has an upside. If science can’t solve the mindbody problem, that means all of us are free to decide for ourselves who we are and what life means. I have spent three years fleshing out this perspective in a book, Mind-Body Problems: Science, Subjectivity & Who We Really Are. I explore my thesis by delving into the professional and personal lives of nine mindbody experts, including a neuroscientist, a psychologist, an evolutionary biologist, an economist, a philosopher, and even a novelist. The book is, I admit, odd. It offers my subjective takes on my subjects’ subjective takes on subjectivity. I didn’t want an agent, editor, or publisher to second-guess me, so I wrote the book without a contract. I want to be read more than I want to make money, so I posted the book for free at mindbodyproblems.com. My hope is that Mind-Body Problems will provoke reactions from readers. Send yours to me at jhorgan@highlands. com. If your comments meet minimal standards of civility and intelligibility, I’ll post them in my book’s discussion section. Who knows, you might even get me to change my mind, again, about the mind-body problem. Mind-Body Problems is dedicated to my students here at Stevens, who keep me on my toes. John Horgan directs the Center for Science Writings, which is part of the College of Arts & Letters.

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Passion for Fashion

Virgil Abloh’s Off-White and Nike bring the heat

by DANIEL KANG Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Major

Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh and Nike continue their ongoing “The Ten” collaboration with the two new iterations of the Nike Blazer Mid dubbed the “Spooky Pack.” The pack is inspired by Halloween and features the “All Hallows Eve” colorway with a Pale Vanilla and Canvas colored upper with a large orange Swoosh logo, while the “Grim Reaper” colorway sports a predominately black upper with a white oversized Swoosh. Each pair highlights deconstructed details, typical Off-White branding, and a hanging zip tie. If you step out in these, you are sure to turn heads with these seasonal colors. In case you miss out on this release, a second version of the Off-White Converse Chuck 70 is confirmed to drop on Oct. 8. Following up on the translucent version released by shock drop on converse.com, this one is a more traditional white and comes with black and white stripes along the midsole. Virgil Abloh is not the type of person to rest on his laurels. Over the summer, he released a tee with Travis Scott featuring the Travis Scott Cactus Jack Jordan 4’s and Off-White Jordan 1 Retro Chicago’s to celebrate the release of Travis Scott’s long-awaited album Astroworld. The latter was only released in a batch of 500 at Abloh’s DJ set in NYC at Sony Hall on Aug. 10. Abloh also worked with Serena Williams on the “Queen” collection, part of Nike’s endeavor to expand its apparel options for women, which included the Off-White Nike Air Max 97 Elemental Rose Serena “Queen,” Off-White Nike Blazer Mid Wolf Grey Serena “Queen,” and a new tennis shoe for women called the NikeCourt Flare 2 PE that debuted in time for the 2018 US Open. There is no shortage of demand for Off-White Nike sneakers, and Virgil Abloh seems set to meet it. You must either be very lucky or have deep industry connections to touch these sneakers. Let’s not forget that Virgil Abloh is now the creative director of menswear for Louis Vuitton, the esteemed luxury fashion house based in Paris. For his inaugural collection for the 2018 fall/winter season, Virgil outdid himself by not rehashing old themes repeated in his other label, Off-White, but showcasing the streetwear aspect of high fashion. While managing two brands (technically Virgil is also in charge of Off-White women’s wear) that hold high expectations from consumers, he has managed to exceed expectations on each shoe. Off-White has previously collaborated with many brands including Kith, VLONE, Moncler, Levi’s,

Heron Preston, Jimmy Choo, Warby Parker, AWGE, Rimowa, fragment design, Timberland, SSENSE, and Byredo, but the ongoing collaboration with Nike has been the most successful in terms of reach and appeal. Lately, Virgil Abloh and his seminal brand Off-White (founded in 2013) appear to have the Midas touch, releasing several popular models from Nike that immediately sold out, including the Off-White Converse Chuck Taylor AllStar, Off-White Air Vapormax in “Black” and “White,” OffWhite Nike Zoom Fly Mercurial in “Black” and “Orange,” Off-White Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 (released in time for the 2018 World Cup), OffWhite Jordan 1 Retro University Blue (paying homage to the University of North Carolina, Michael Jordan’s alma mater), and Off-White Presto in “Black” and “White.” For all the raffles I entered and the websites I visited, I was not able to obtain a single pair of all the shoes listed above. These are not your ordinary sneakers sitting on shelves at the local footwear store. There have been leaks of even more models of shoes releasing later: Off-White Nike Zoom Fly in “Black” and “Tulip Pink,” Off-White Air Max 97 in “Black and “Menta,” Off-White Air Max 90 in “University Red” and “Black,” OffWhite Air Force 1 in “Black” and “Volt,” and Women’s Waffle Racer in 3 different colorways that will drop as part of Off-White and Nike’s SS19 women’s collection in May 2019. Virgil Abloh recently teased a brand-new running shoe for women called the Off-White Nike Vapor Street as part of the theme for Off-White Women’s SS19 show titled “Track and Field” during Paris Fashion Week. It comes with metal eyelets and track spikes, which means it is probably meant to be a performance shoe. There was also a black Nike Zoom Fly with Off-White details, continuing the saga of “The Ten” collection released last year, and a Women’s Waffle Racer. Among Abloh’s other ventures, he has been multitasking a lot. As a DJ, he took over the Brooklyn Mirage with Drake for a “Day Party” on Aug. 26. This may not be as surprising as you think since Drake even shouted out Virgil on his Pusha-T diss track “Duppy Freestyle”: “I could never have a Virgil in my circle / And hold him back ‘cause he makes me nervous.” A limited-edition 750 mL Nectar Imperial Rose champagne bottle with typical Off-White details was released by Moët & Chandon, also not surprising considering Moët is owned by LVMH, the same conglomerate for which Virgil now works. There was also a special 3L jeroboam bottle but it was only given to friends and family of Abloh. The bottle was inscribed with “DO NOT DROP” and the bottle case was inscribed with “FOR DISPLAY ONLY,” infused with Abloh’s unique sense of humor. Now, if you’re 21 and over and able to pay $60, you will be able to pop a bottle of champagne designed by Virgil himself. He hosted a temporary pop-up shop called “STILL LOADING” showcasing his

furniture collaboration with Ikea in Paris. Customers were able to purchase one of four rugs, each reading a different phrase (“KEEP OFF,” “GREY,” “BLUE,” and “STILL LOADING”). Prices ranged from approximately $100 to $269, which are relatively affordable considering the clothing produced by Off-White regularly go for around four figures. The Ikea “MARKERAD” (from the Swedish for clearcut; crisp; pronounced) collection that includes tables, chairs, rugs, mirrors, beds, cabinets, and more will release worldwide at all Ikea stores in late 2019. In addition, Virgil has an upcoming art exhibition with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami called “America Too” at Gagosian Beverly Hills, continuing the series of exhibitions that took place in London and Paris. Even with my workload as a college student, he makes me look lazy. It’s a wonder he is so active in so many disciplines. All his collaborations, upon inspection, are more natural than they might seem at first glance. Abloh’s resume is the ultimate culmination of millennial genius and creativity. I am looking forward to even more phenomenal work by Abloh, the man of the moment.

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The Trump administration’s internet policy is f**king stupid

by MATTHEW DOTO Junior Computer Science Major

On June 11 of this year, the FCC came out with their ludicrously named “Restoring Internet Freedom Order,” which, among other things, repealed the open internet regulations adopted by the FCC just three years ago in 2015. In the wake of this catastrophic move, which was opposed across party lines, many states have rushed to create their own net neutrality legislation. Some have put executive orders in place as a stopgap until real legislation can be passed, but the first state to pass real net neutrality protections was California on Sept. 30. The Trump administration’s Department of Justice promptly sued California, stating that imposing any such legislation was illegal because the federal government had adopted a “policy of non-regulation.” Before we get into the legality of California’s regulations and the DOJ’s lawsuit, I want to talk about the regulations

themselves. California SB-822 is the strongest set of net neutrality regulations in the nation’s history. It includes all of the regulations from the 2015 open internet order, and more, perhaps most notably a no-zero-rating policy, restricting the practice of internet providers giving users free data to access a particular service, as T-Mobile has in the past not counted Netflix data towards their users’ data caps. In an age when internet service providers have effective monopolies over huge swaths of the country while at the same time so many get their news or shop only through the internet, ensuring that those providers treat all traffic equally is an absolute necessity. California’s regulations are a shining beacon on the path to that goal. The DOJ’s lawsuit against California is beyond ridiculous, and while I will attempt to explain the reasons why here, I am not a lawyer, and I implore you to look at the statement put out by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the amicus curiae brief put out by Stanford CyberLaw for a far better view of just why the DOJ and FCC can’t do what they’re trying to do. In short, the FCC is trying to have their cake and eat it too. They have repealed their regulations federally, which, as is well-established, allows states to create their own regulations. This conclusion can be easily reached by drawing logical conclusions from Article VI Clause 2 and

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the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which state respectively that federal regulations override state regulations and that powers not given to the federal government and not withheld from the states are left to the states — If the federal government chooses not to create a policy and the states are not forbidden by the Constitution from creating such a policy, the states are perfectly within their rights to do so. If you don’t like that argument, how about some precedent? New York v. FERC is a good example. To make a long story short, unless the FCC or Congress somehow creates a regulation that bans regulation, the states are perfectly within their rights to create regulation of their own. I haven’t even mentioned the fact that the verbal arguments given by the likes of Ajit Pai, Chairman of the FCC, are self-defeating. On different occasions, Pai has argued both that the FCC does not have the legal authority to create net neutrality regulations and that only the federal government has the legal authority to create net neutrality regulations. It strikes me that all those “states’ rights” advocates only ever seem to speak up when the federal government is trying to stop states from oppressing minorities, but never when the federal government is trying to stop states from doing the good things the feds should’ve been doing in the first place.

Is net neutrality the new battle ground for states rights?

by ALEX MURTAGH Junior Civil Engineering Major

With California’s recent passage of a state net neutrality law, the federal government has decided to intervene. While I normally side with the Trump administration on most issues, I just don’t see their case holding up. Although Attorney General Jeff Sessions may claim that this new set of laws is an attempt to frustrate federal policy, this simply isn’t true. As of now, no laws have been passed on the federal level saying that net neutrality cannot exist. When the FCC repealed their net neutrality regulations, they did not then pass a regulation saying that states can’t implement new rules regarding net neutrality. To be as fair as possible, I really don’t understand the net neutrality issue all that well. Even though I have read a number of articles that detail what would happen if there is no net neutrality law, I still don’t know the other side of the argument. If there is no net neutrality, what’s the benefit? Fewer regulations

Put your Records On

by CHRISTIAN BONAVITA Sophmore Chemical Engineering Major

It was 9 o’clock on a Sunday, in the upper mezzanine of Madison Square Garden, when I realized just how unique a superstar like Billy Joel really is. Twenty-five years after releasing his last album, Joel still returns every month to The Garden to a sold-out crowd of around 19,000 adoring fans. And although he is older, calmer, and possesses a deeper, aged voice, he is still armed with the piano chops of a pop virtuoso and a sweet, grateful temperament, which shone through even during his edgier tracks and when he spent a few minutes between songs complaining about millennials and selfies. As always, he blew the roof off The Garden just by sitting at the piano and belting some of his most beloved tracks. And it’s no

allowed him to put his spectacular band front and center. Although no two of Joel’s setlists at The Garden are the same, “Zanzibar” has somehow found a place with Joel’s pop classics and is played at almost every show. This undoubtedly speaks to his reverence to jazz as a major influence and adds to the freshness of his music, which, as a whole catalog, has aged extremely well. While Joel’s music was wildly popular throughout all of America, his music especially resonated with the Northeast, and specifically New York, a fact that probably makes his Madison Square Garden residency possible. Few artists truly personify a place or resonate with the people of a region like Billy Joel. “New York State of Mind” is and will be an enduring classic, filled with a love for the city that only New Yorkers can know. Who else shares this status? Maybe Bruce Springsteen, whose all-American, Jersey Shore roots have launched his Springsteen on Broadway residency to success for almost a year now. However, Springsteen is far from being part of our generation. A more modern example of this would be Australia’s obsession with pop singer P!nk. For no special reason, low estimates say that P!nk sold

can be derived from the responsibilities of Congress, but are not explicitly stated. So Congress has the power to pass net neutrality law? Well, not exactly — the states can argue that it is their right to create these laws instead. So where do I stand on the issue? I think the states have the right to make their own laws as long as Congress does not pass any law stating, on a federal level, that no laws can be made about net neutrality. As of now, Congress has passed no laws regarding net neutrality. Therefore, California is well within its rights to pass these laws, as are other states. I generally oppose regulation of any kind because it usually limits the ability of the American people to live their lives as they see fit. But if, as California claims, this law is actually expanding the rights of the consumer, then I have no problems here. I wish

arstechnica.com give states the right to pass laws regarding net neutrality, right? Not exactly. Article 1 Section 8 establishes that Congress can use implied powers. Implied powers are basically those that

that I could sound more concrete in my answer to this, but the truth is that I simply have more homework to do before I can really decide where I fall on this issue as a conservative.

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Does our generation have a Billy Joel? secret that he has plenty of tracks to sing through; although he spent over two hours on stage, I have no doubt that he could’ve spent at least another two playing songs familiar to even casual fans. Billy Joel’s appeal is indescribably universal, thanks in no small part to his brilliance as a pop songwriter. Most often, his music is fun and relatable, and it serves as the soundtrack to the previous generation’s childhood and adolescence. For example, “Uptown Girl” is pop-perfection of the 1980s, imbued with Joel’s classic combination of piano, soulful vocals, and doo-wop influence. His catalog is accessible and simply enjoyable across his entire career; he never strayed too far from the pop that he was loved for. Don’t mistake the accessibility of his music as a lack of exploration, though. Joel’s love for jazz permeates through his live show, many of his hits, and was especially notable on one of his best received albums, 52nd Street from 1978. The addition of jazz into his pop formula was genius, resulting in tracks like “Zanzibar” and “Stiletto,” which brilliantly fed off Joel’s punchy vocals, but also his ear for riffs and humbleness that

on internet service providers? What would it cost these providers to comply with these regulations? What would cost be on a national versus state level? I have so many unanswered questions, so I can’t form a perfect understanding of the issue. However, what I do understand is the Constitution and states’ rights. The Tenth Amendment is of critical importance to the way state and federal governments interact, as is Article 1 Section 8, which details the powers of Congress. So let’s deal with this one at a time. The Tenth Amendment essentially states that Congress is limited to what has been defined in the Constitution and the states have the power to write their own laws pertaining to those powers not given to Congress. Obviously, the Founding Fathers had no clue that the internet would ever exist. So the Tenth Amendment should just

over 650,000 tickets in Australia alone on her last tour, a number which amounts to almost 3% of Australia’s total population. She will undoubtedly have lasting success in Australia, but would she ever accept a prolonged residency in a country that she isn’t from? That is not for me to say. Who from our generation, in 30 years, could remain a superstar of Billy Joel’s level? Whoever it is will probably have to be loved both personally and musically by a huge audience, or perhaps an audience heavily concentrated in a particular region. Will the music of pop singers like Lady Gaga or Ed Sheeran age or stay fresh in the coming decades? Will the biggest superstars like Beyoncé or Taylor Swift remain at the forefront? Could it be a rapper like Jay-Z, who has flaunted his New York identity throughout his career, or even Drake? Maybe a cultclassic? Or have streaming services like Spotify fractured the channels of how we listen to music so much that no artist will ever again be able to appeal to so many, as the artists of the ’60s and ’70s did? I urge everyone to think about this question, and start this conversation with your friends, because Billy Joel will not be at The Garden forever.

Newest Stevens tax returns revealed by HIEN BUI Off Center

Outrage has broken out on the Stevens campus after a recent hard-hitting piece of journalism shattered daily life with the release of Stevens’ expenses. Most shocking was the revelation that President Farvardin, by most accounts a man of modest means, made upwards of $1.6 million in the 2016 fiscal year. Recently, Off the Press has obtained the school’s newest tax returns from 2017. What is contained inside this document may shock and disturb some readers. Firstly, this document has revealed the president’s new salary — instead of a fixed wage, Favardin is now set to receive a variable stipend roughly equal to “the annual GDP of Moldova.” Investments in Eastern Europe have risen exponentially in recent months. On top of that, the president’s dog, Martini, has also been included on the school’s tax return. The adorable puppy has a stated wage of $2.5 million plus expenses, which include “grooming, tailoring, and caviar-flavored kibble.” A permanent penthouse in downtown Manhattan had also been purchased for Martini’s personal use. The tax return also outlines what Stevens has been invest-

ing in over the fiscal year. The school has funneled enormous amounts of money into an individual account labeled “Definitely Not Farvardin’s Account” which is located in Hoboken, NJ. As of yet, it is not clear where this money is going. Stevens also invested heavily in foreign markets, pushing its new brand of hummus, “Duck Dip.” This new product has been shipped throughout the world, to the price of $1.2 million. When asked about the choice, Farvardin said “I just really like hummus.” Some people have expressed concerns about the school’s fundraising events, mainly how these events have actually lost Stevens money. To remedy this, Stevens planned its fundraising events with the intention to save money. The school canceled the three life-size ice statues of Attila from last year’s Alumni Ball, instead replacing them with slightly smaller versions. To save on costs, the school also canceled President Farvardin’s appearance at this year’s Convocation, as his listed price for attending was deemed too high. As of yet, we can only dream what will be on Stevens’ tax returns next year. We can only hope another aspiring journalist will take it upon themselves to untangle the web of lies and fiscal irresponsibility that is unfolding on the Stevens campus.

Sports

Friday, October 4, 2018 • Page 10

Henry’s heroics send Men’s Soccer over Rutgers-Newark

ON DECK IN SPORTS

Saturday MEN’S GOLF

VS Mason-Dixon Collegiate Classic 9:05 a.m. Abbottstown, PA

FIELD HOCKEY

VS Elmira College 11 a.m. Elmira, NY

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SSI - Senior Aaron Henry stopped George Angelides’ penalty kick in the 90th minute to preserve a one-goal lead as the Stevens Institute of Technology men’s soccer team defeated Rutgers-Newark 1-0 Wednesday evening in a nonconference fixture at the DeBaun Athletic Complex. Senior Haddy Abdelhady recorded the lone goal of the match in the fifth minute for Stevens, who improved to 10-1-1. The Ducks have won three straight. Stevens’ nine-match unbeaten streak is the longest for the pro-

gram since the Ducks reeled off an 11-match unbeaten streak in 2015. Christian Andrach made eight saves for the Scarlet Raiders, who fell to 7-5-1. Rutgers-Newark has lost two straight. After frenetic back-and-forth play over the final 10 minutes, Angelides drew a foul against Stephen Johnson after crossing the 18. The referee immediately signaled for a penalty kick for the freshman midfielder with 31 seconds remaining in regulation. Angelides, who rang a ball of the

post in the 85th minute, initially hop-stepped to his left before beginning a stutter-step move towards the ball. Angelides struck the ball with his right foot, but didn’t get any lift on his shot, and Henry dove to his left and pushed the ball away from danger before being mobbed by his teammates. Henry made six saves to earn the victory and lowered his Empire 8-leading goals against average to 0.48. The Fayetteville, Arkansas native earned his sixth clean sheet and has allowed just one goal over his last five matches.

Inside the Numbers: Stevens outshot Rutgers 16-11, including a 9-7 edge in shots on net. Senior Daniel Aversano led all players with six shots. Aversano registered three shots on net to lead Stevens, while Franco Catania also had three to lead RutgersNewark. Abdelhady’s first-half tally was his second of the year, matching a career high. Stevens earned six corner kicks against five for Rutgers-Newark. The teams combined for 15

fouls and two yellow cards. From the Sidelines: “Very proud of the effort put forth by our guys. They fought hard until the very end against a top program.” “Delighted for Aaron. He came up big for us at the end to save the pk.” “Have to switch gears quickly for a conference battle against Elmira.” Up Next: Stevens welcomes Elmira College to DeBaun for an Empire 8 Conference fixture.

Malinowski named Empire 8 Player of the Week

Women’s Tennis conference opener SSI - Stevens Institute of Technology women’s tennis team defeated Stockton University on Wednesday 6-3 in a non-conference match-up on Stockton’s Tennis Courts. The Ducks improve to 6-1 on the season and snapped the Ospreys three match win streak, they fall to 3-3. The women’s tennis team got off to a great start and swept the doubles flights. Junior Isabella Calandra and freshman Agatha Malinowski continue to impress playing in first doubles position. The no. 1 doubles

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team posted an 8-3 win, sophomore Makenna Sargis and freshman Alexis Fuda put another point on the board by winning their flight 8-2 in the second doubles position. Senior Jill Hawden and sophomore Gabriella Tantillo followed suit in the third doubles position by posting a 8-2 win and giving the Ducks 3-0 lead heading into the singles flights. Malinowski and Calandra kept the momentum going by posting convincing straight set win in their respective singles flights to clinch

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SSI - Stevens Institute of Technology women’s tennis freshman Agatha Malinowski was named Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week, it was announced Monday. The Kinnelon, N.J. native has received the honor in each of the last two weeks. Malinowski went 2-0 as Stevens defeated Hartwick to improve to 5-1. Playing in the first singles position, the freshman improved to 6-0 on the season after posting a solid 6-1, 6-0 win against Sallie Suski. In the doubles flight, Agatha and junior Isabella Calandra did not drop a single game against Sallie Suski and Victoria Wilson in posting

the win for the Ducks. The reigning Empire 8 player of the week cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win and the Montclair, N.J. native posted a 7-5, 6-3 win. Recording the final point of the match for the Ducks was Alexis Fuda who won a three set thriller 6-2, 3-6, 10-4. Senior Victoria Piskarev and Makenna Sargis were both in competitive singles flights but came up short in the third set. “We are looking forward to a great battle on Tuesday against USMMA.”

an 8-0 victory. Malinowski and Calandra remain undefeated on the season at No. 1 doubles where they’re currently 6-0. Malinowski is the only women’s tennis player in the conference to win multiple weekly accolades and is the first Stevens women’s tennis player to be recognized multiple times by the Empire 8 in a single season since Jessica Bourque won the weekly award twice in 2013. Head Coach Steve Gachko likes the growth of the standout freshman stating, “Agatha [Malinowski] has proven to be a force at the top of our line up and continues to evolve into a gritty competitor.”

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

VS Houghton College 11 a.m. Hoboken, NJ

FIELD HOCKEY

VS Hartwick College 12 p.m. Hoboken, NJ

WOMEN’S TENNIS

VS The Sage Colleges 1 p.m. Troy, NY

WOMEN’S SOCCER

VS Houghton College 1 p.m. Houghton, NY

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9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/30 9/30 10/2 10/3 10/3

Women's Soccer Men's Soccer Women's Tennis Men's Cross Country Field Hockey Men's Tennis Equestrian Women's Soccer Men's Soccer Women's Tennis

VS ST. John Fisher College @ Houghton College VS Hartwick College VS Saratoga Invitational VS Houghton College VS ITA Northeast Regional VS Marist Show VS Montclair State University VS Rutgers-Newark @ Stockton University

3-0 2-0 9-0 10 of 14 5-2 TBA 5 of 9

W W W 289 PTS W TBA 18 PTS W

2-1 1-0 6-3

W W

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