[The Stute]November 11, 2016 (Issue 10, Volume CXIV)

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Volume CXIV • Issue 10

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Three tickets formally discuss their visions for the SGA Staff Writer

The three tickets for 2017 Student Government Association President sat down for debate of eight questions from the moderators – questions chosen from student submissions via an online form – followed by nine questions from audience members. Christian Chiu and Olivia Schreiber served as the moderators of the three tickets: Tommy Daly and Cat Oesterle, Colin Aitken and David Roghanian, and Darby DeStefano and Cris Collado. At the end of the debate, Schreiber briefly mentioned the constitutional amendments that are also on the ballot and encouraged the audience to vote wisely.chosen from questions submitted through an online form from the student body.

First, Schreiber introduced each candidate by name, year, and major. Then, each ticket had the chance to give opening statements: Daly spoke of the importance of voting for this election and his intent to foster the interests of the Stevens community, citing his experiences as Chairman on the Committee of Student Interests, working with new organizations, and co-chairing the Budgeting Committee. Oesterle spoke of her

On Tuesday, Nov. 8 the people of the United States elected Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Donald Trump won 306 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton’s 232 votes; however, Clinton won the popular vote by about 200,000 votes (pending uncounted votes).

Trump’s victory defied the majority of the polls, polls which had led many to believe that Clinton would win.

Trump gave his victory speech at 3:00 a.m. on Nov. 9, while Clinton waited until the afternoon to give her concession speech. President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan both gave speeches later in the day, congratulating Trump and calling for unity.

According to Real Clear Politics Average, Clinton began with a 203 vote lead to Trump’s 164 votes, leaving 171 votes in a toss-up. Clinton managed to add 30 more votes by picking up states like Nevada and New Hamp-

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experience as a senator and how her role as head of SGA’s Public Relations Committee allowed her to understand how Vice President should help committee heads.

Daly concluded stating that they have been inspired by the power of the SGA to represent everyone – athletes, students with disabilities, minorities, and LGBT students – and that the education, opinions, and experiences of all students should be of the utmost importance to all officers of the SGA. DeStefano prepared a statement with her running-mate Collado.

She hoped to convey their three different views of what the SGA might become – maintaining the status quo, becoming more structured and business-like, or becoming an attitude of students first

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shire, but Trump managed to swing the remaining 141 votes in his favor by picking up key states like Florida and Ohio. Trump also received votes in traditionally Democratic states like Pennsylvania. Many swing states were too close to call for hours, and third party candidates like Gary Johnson and Jill Stein also collectively pulled thousands of crucial votes, totaling about 5% of votes in some states.

During Trump’s speech, he began with a congratulations to Secretary Clinton on a hard fought race and thanked her for her years of public service. Trump then gave a call for the unity of all Americans as “... one united people.” Trump went on to thank his campaign staff and supporters for their work over the past 20 months. When the 115th Congress begins, Republicans will have a majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Clinton’s speech began with her official concession to Trump. Clinton congratulated him, and like Trump,

see TRUMP • Page 7

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working with the community and administration to be an agent of change. DeStefano stated that the SGA is a position of service, not privilege. She said that they must collaborate, operate transparently, and encourage opinions of others.

She said that the president and vice president positions are about being. “Let us together enter a new era where the leadership is not concerned with creating a legacy but establishing strong Stevens traditions.”

Aitken said his ticket would like to acknowledge disagreement and many conflicting opinions – within the student body, the country, everywhere – and

see DEBATE • Page 6

President Farvardin named NJ Educator of the Year

by CHANA MEYSTLEMAN Staff Writer

President Nariman Farvardin was honored by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey as Educator of the Year on Nov. 3 at the Liberty Science Center. This is only one in a handful of awards and accolades that Stevens has received under his tenure. Throughout the course of five years, Stevens has won the 2015 Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, risen in rank in U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation’s top universities and most notably, it has been ranked as #3 in the U.S. for return on investment.

An Interview with Danielle Holmes

by ADITYA PENDYALA Staff Writer

As a new addition to the Stevens family, Danielle Holmes is an energetic, cheerful, hard-working and caring person, making her position as the Area Director of Residence life ideal. Previously an area coordinator in McDaniel College’s (Westminster) Greek housing, Danielle Holmes has also worked for Rider University, a private institution in Mercer County, New Jersey, which is also her alma mater. Taking on a new adventure, she joined Stevens to experience the diversity of its student population, understand how a STEM and research institution works, and familiarize herself with the different degrees that Stevens provides.

In addition to her passion for knowledge and learning, Danielle Holmes also displays a keenness to help her students find themselves at home – while she works

with the student population, she enjoys the challenges that her existing knowledge faces – and equally revels in understanding more about students, their passions, the different student organizations, and their activities. She enjoys the various traditions of Stevens, and in spite of only being here for a few months, she has actively participated in open periods, information sessions, and has even been a panelist for events.

Carrying forward the belief that there is no age limit to learning, she enjoys exchanging information with students about their experiences, and is particularly fascinated by the uniqueness of the coop program.

Floored by the different dynamic and atmosphere of the Stevens community, Holmes actively contributes to changing perspectives and enabling connections between students. In addition to its inviting and welcom-

see HOLMES • Page 7

The R&D council will also present awards to Dr. Marcus Weldon, the president of Nokia Bells Labs and the Nokia Corporate Chief Technology Officer and Caren Franzini, the CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. They were honored and recognized because of their individual contributions to research and development, business, and STEM education.

The R&D will recognize additional winners, spanning 11 different categories in patent work.

These categories include agriculture, biotechnology, defense, drug delivery technology, enabling technology, energy, industrial process, industrial product, medical device, medical technology and telecommunications.

Growing with diversity: New Diversity Educator is ready to talk social identity, inclusivity and awareness

by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Staff Writer

This fall semester has not only ushered in significant change to the Stevens landscape, but has also marked the welcoming of several new faces onto campus. One such face is Ms. Jacquis Watters, who will now be serving as Diversity Educator under the Division of Student Affairs.

Since beginning at Stevens in September, Ms. Watters is taking the time to learn and understand the culture and climate here on campus.

She will be focusing on curriculum development in the upcoming months, particularly with Safe

Zone training, where she is looking to focus on ally-development with a transgender-focus.

“The goal is within two to three years to create an office, whether it be the Office of Diversity or a diversity center,” said Watters, who has significant experience in Diversity and cultural development. Prior to her beginnings at Stevens, Watters served as the Assistant Director of the Office for Diversity and Intercultural development at Maryland Institute College of Art, where she gained ample experience in outreach and advocacy for members of the LGBTQ+ see DIVERSITY • Page 7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

New RSO: College Democrats

Motivation

Roving Reporter What do you want in the new Student Center?

Polling Pierce Do you know about the new University Center?

Creative Space

OPINION 2-3

CAMPUS PULSE 4-5

Hello from new EIC “Rumors” Review

Front page continued

SGA Constitution Changes

Bareburger Review Two Letters to the Editor: Politics Doesn’t Make Up People Response to Mind of a Freshman

All-Region Women’s Volleyball First-Team Honors Soccer All-Conference nods Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Year

NEWS 6-7

OPINION CON’T 8

SPORTS 10

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First, let me explain: It’s been quite a week for all of us, I’m sure, what with the elections this week and the familiar workload we all deal with on a daily basis. We as Americans elected a new president by the name of Donald Trump. Please keep reading — this won’t be about politics I promise.

That is, except for the following: I must admit that I was very shocked at the outcome and, of course, stunned at how close the results were.

Disregarding my politi-

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by AUDREY DSOUZA

Freshman Business and Technology Major

Here at Stevens Institute of Technology, there are all sorts of people. As you walk around, you may not be able to tell. I can’t sometimes. Often when I walk from Howe to Davis, I’m the only girl on the path. I don’t feel unsafe or anything, but it’s just weird. My high school was public, in a small town, so “the ratio” was always 50/50. While sharing this observation with my friends, one told me, “What did you expect at a tech school?”

I don’t think my friends are diverse in culture or ethnicity (the “diversity” you see on campus are most likely grad students), or diverse in ideas and personality, as much as

they are diverse in stories and experiences. People naturally become friends with people that agree with them or are similar to them, whether that similarity be shared hobbies, shared heritage, or shared major. But will restricting yourself to only those friends allow you to grow?

In the past three months, I’ve said “Hi!” to many people. Random people; I’m trying to become more familiar with girls on my floor, and also more people in my major. Some of them say hi back, some of them don’t. It’s okay.

Those that have the kindness to smile at a stranger, I want to be their friend.

There isn’t a better qualification, I think, than a good heart. Every time we walk past each other, or see each other in the bathroom, we say a few more words than we did previously. Progress! Building a friendship like this is intimidating at first, but reciprocation and kindness from both sides is what can make a total stranger a friend.

I think these friends are the most interesting. They have many things to say, and often have opinions that contrast mine. Every

conversation can become a debate. Only because we are both kind, we can accept that we have different ideas and continue being friends. That’s why just looking for someone who will say “Hi!” back to you is enough. Even in a person’s most tired state, forcing a smile for a stranger is easy. If a person cannot even manage that much, they probably cannot offer you much as a friend either.

I do have friends that I made due to common interests (surprising, given my eclectic hobbies), but friends that I have nothing in common with excite me slightly more. I really love that this school can bring kids of all backgrounds in, even though the majority of kids are from New Jersey (with the exception of a few New Yorkers), and the majority of kids are male and engineering majors.

At this school, there are kids with big scholarships yet still took out loans, as well as kids whose parents could take care of the sticker price in one go. Kids who mess with drugs I’ve never even heard of, and kids who I can tell are from very sheltering families.

Kids that flaunt their high school GPA yet complain, “college is hard!”, and kids who have SAT scores so high that they should be at an Ivy, yet keep it a secret. This kind of diversity shouldn’t be considered less than any other form of diversity.

If you don’t know someone and they seem pretty cool, just say hi. At first glance, no one knows anything about anyone anyway. You can speculate, but without learning their habits or secrets from being their friend, you don’t really know much about them. Just like in any relationship, go for it. I want to grow as a person, and I’m going to do it by surrounding myself with a balance of friends. I’ll allow some to leech onto me, and I’ll leech onto some people.

I’ll talk to unique people that challenge me to think differently, seek help from upperclassmen, professors, or administrators, but also familiar people that can comfort me in times of stress. Being able to meet and know all sorts of people, I feel, is what will make the college experience what it is. Happiness can’t find you if you hide.

Senioritis

Motivation in the oddest of ways

by KATIE BROWN

Senior Chemical Engineering Major

Morning classes are not my favorite. I wouldn’t say that I’m not a morning person, but let’s just say that if I had a choice between waking up an hour ahead of time or thirty seconds before I absolutely needed to be up for something, I would choose the latter.

Recently, I have been doing something rather odd

to ensure I get up in the morning. First, I set two alarms – one for the “early bird” time I would have to get up and another for the “last minute sprint” time I would have to get up.

Then, when the first alarm goes off, I obviously don’t get up, but instead turn it off and throw my phone all the way across the room.

Lastly, when my second alarm goes off, I have to physically get myself out of bed, frantically search my room for my phone, then turn it off. Every morning, this two minute debacle forces me to get up, on my feet, and get ready to take on day. It’s odd, but it motivates me.

In addition to my morning routine tactics, I’ve recently been finding myself

getting motivated in the oddest of ways. Like many other people, I’m sure, I constantly bargain with myself to get tasks done.

I’ll treat myself to a cappuccino instead of a regular coffee if I get my Stute column done today. I’ll go out all day Saturday if I stay in on Friday and do all my work. Most of the time there is some sort of (mild) suffering that reaps a reward, but nonetheless, it gets me to do a task. What is odd about this self bargaining is what the reward is: material things. I get more satisfied with a drink in my hand on Saturday night than the pencil in my hand on a Friday slaving away at my homework.

The reward I reap is going out and not completing

a task. This oddity boils down to perspective. It is truly fascinating to think about how each individual perceives motivation. I know some folks get motivated by starting their day off going to the gym. Me? I’ll stick to getting a slight workout finding my phone tucked away in a corner of my room. Motivation is very subjective and people do the weirdest of things to hit the ground running.

Whether it’s throwing your phone across the room to get your ass out of bed in the morning or not, everyone has to do something a little bit different.

Motivation can also be found in light of odd events, such as the Jets actually winning a game this season, health scares, or

Donald Trump being elected as President. Odd stuff happens when you least expect it, that’s why it’s odd.

Regardless of the instance, events such as these cause moments of confusion, and then action. It might take others a longer time to act, but the motivation to progress forward is there nonetheless. You hardly hear fans giving up on their passion for a sports team simply because they lost that one time. You hardly ever hear someone who was diagnosed with a terminal illness just throw in the towel immediately.

You hardly hear nations remain silent in the wake of devastating and/or confusing times. When life gives you lemons, you got to make lemonade, but you

might’ve never thought to make lemonade without the lemons popping up in your life in the first place.

Odd events are truly a blessing and do a significant amount of motivation than anything else.

So I might continue to struggle in the mornings when my alarms go off, in recognizing the completion of tasks should trump material things, or in fathoming curve balls thrown my way in my life. I will continue, however, to find motivation in all those things. Motivation comes in the oddest of ways, but it is our responsibility to capture that motivation.

Making a difference really is just moving forward – one miscellaneous step at a time.

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Across the Hudson

Laugh at yourself a little

by DAVID ROGERS

Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major

This column is probably several weeks overdue, but the message is important regardless of the timing.

Things have been really rough for most people who have at least some strong political, moral, or philosophical convictions ever since this election began.

I’ve seen a lot of people, in-

cluding some people who I consider good friends and/or good people in general, take everything too seriously. They’ve “fact-checked” jokes, gotten into long arguments over minor disagreements, and, most annoyingly, spread inaccurate stereotypes about another party or candidate’s supporters while passively dismissing the stereotypes associated with their own beliefs. I haven’t partaken in many of the above activities, but I foresee a lot of my friends mending friendships in the near future. Fortunately, I’ve found the perfect place to not take the election results so seriously.

A few weeks ago on East 6th Street between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave, a new restaurant called Merica NYC

opened up.

Merica NYC isn’t all about the election, of course. They have several menu items that are simply supposed to embody general American stereotypes. For example, there’s the all-vegan salad “The Hippie” and the “John Wayne” Steak. My personal favorite — despite not having tried it — is the chef’s special, “The Walmart,” described as “A dish made from stuff, with more stuff you need and topped with extra stuff.”

Their election items, though, are what I hope can get some people to loosen up a bit. The most notable election dishes are the Trump Burger and the Hillary Burger. The Trump Burger consists of ground rump roast burger, which

comes from the butt of the animal. More notably, the burger has white American cheese and Mexican pepper jack cheese, but the cheeses are separated by a wall of toppings. The Hillary Burger, also known as the “100 calorie lie,” is essentially a double bacon cheeseburger topped with mac and cheese. Additionally, they named their deluxe fries after Bernie Sanders and have presidential face cakes on their dessert menu.

I’m not going to do a Cuisine Corner-style, indepth food review like I usually do with restaurants in New York. I’ll just say that the food isn’t disappointing, but it’s not the best food I’ve ever had.

The main reason that I like this place is that people

tend to be both patriotic and apolitical when they eat or drink there. Unlike me, most of my friends are rabid Trump supporters, but we all still laughed at the wall of ingredients, the butt of the animal joke, and the 100 calorie lie. There are even posters making fun of both Republicans, Clinton, and American stereotypes in general that we laughed at regardless of whether or not we agreed with the sentiments behind those posters. To briefly summarize the atmosphere, it was a place to just relax and laugh about politics.

That included laughing at ourselves a bit.

I think it’s important for most people who exhibited the behaviors I described at the begin-

ning of this article to go to Merica or somewhere similar. It would probably be best to go with a friend or two who voted differently. It simply seems that so many people have gotten so defensive this election season, and they need to unwind a bit and not take things so seriously.

Of course, this doesn’t apply solely to the election.

If there’s anything you’re dealing with that you can only take seriously, find a place to loosen up about it a bit and laugh at yourself.

I don’t know if, now that the election is over, Merica will lose so much business that they’ll have to close. Also, even if they do stay in business, the election specials will obviously go soon, so I recommend going there ASAP.

The Stute Reviews

I’ve heard “Rumors” of a hilarious play

by MARK KRUPINSKI

Freshman Computational Science Major

Described as a farce, Rumors builds on unbelievable situations to create a hilarious play.

Rumors opens with characters Chris and Ken panicking about Charlie’s, the deputy mayor of New York who remains offscene for the show, suicide attempt. Chris and Ken have to deal with controlling the situation as more guests arrive to Charlie and Myra’s 10th anniversary dinner party.

Slowly, as more guests ar-

rive, Chris and Ken’s stories become crazy and uncontrollable to the point at which everything falls flat and the truth is revealed.

The play relies on the use of irony to deliver humor to the audience.

Whilst most of the cast is off stage, the remaining members clue in the audience on details of the night. As the remaining cast members arrive, covering-up the event becomes more and more difficult. Once a cast member learns, they embrace the idea and become rude and sarcastic towards the others to prevent the truth from spilling out. Aside from the initial problem of Charlie’s suicide attempt, each character has a problem – from a car accident to marital problem – that complicates the tense situation even

further. Each one of the actors and actresses were able to create an awkward and tense environment.

Each actor and actress was able to capture the lifelike emotions of dealing with a tense situation perfectly. Michelle Yip, who played the role of Chris, was able to flawlessly deliver sarcastic and ironic lines in the play’s situations. Julia Cahn, who played the role of Claire, had perfect expressions for every moment within the play. Luke Langner, who played the role of Pudney, was able to create perfect imitations of everyone’s actions in the second act of the play.

The only criticism I have about the show are the few problems with plot details. In Act I, it is revealed that multiple

characters have suffered injuries due to accidents.

However, in the second act (which takes place only a short time after the first act), all of the injuries seemingly disappear – as if they were healed by magic. Any other criticism beyond this would be nitpicking the show to extreme detail and is not needed.

Stevens Dramatic Society (SDS)’s fall production Rumors will be performed at DeBaun Auditorium on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are free for Stevens students and are $7 for general admission.

Rumors features Michelle Yip, Kevin Raleigh, Julia Cahn, Ian DiGuillo, Amanda Atzil, Michael Curry, Kiera Dillion, Matt Colozzo, Katie Brown, and Luke Langner. and Luke Langner.

Scientific Curmudgeon

Economist to speak at Stevens about rise of robots

by JOHN HORGAN CAL Professor

Would you rather be plausible but dull, or implausible but fascinating?

Economist Robin Hanson has made his choice. His new book The Age of Em: Work, Love and Life when Robots Rule the Earth, envisions consequences of advances in artificial intelligence. Hanson is speaking at Stevens on Wednesday, November 16, Babbio 122, 4 p.m.

Below he answers a few questions. --John Horgan

(A longer version of this Q&A was published on Horgan’s ScientificAmerican.com blog, “Crosscheck.”)

Horgan: What’s the sound-bite version of The Age of Em? Is it a prediction or a thought experiment?

Hanson: “Em” is short for “brain emulation.” The idea is to port the software in a specific human brain to new computer hardware. Today if you have a program running on an old computer, a program you want to have available on a new computer, one approach is to watch the old program, guess how it works, and then try to write software on the new computer that works they way you think the old program works. But another approach is to write an emulator on the new computer, that makes this new computer look like the old computer to the old software. You can do

this without understanding how the old software works.

To do this for human brains, we will need three techs, none of which is good enough yet, but which probably will be within roughly a century.

We’ll need cheap computers, brain scans with enough spatial and chemical resolution, and signalprocessing models for all the kinds of brain cells in a brain. The “age of em” is the era after ems are cheap enough to displace humans on almost all jobs, and before the economy changes yet again to something new, I know not what.

Horgan: Given that scientists can’t explain brains, why do you think engineers can “emulate” them?

Hanson: “Explain” isn’t all or nothing. We understand part but not all of a great many organ systems, such as muscle, bone,

blood, and skin. We also understand a great deal about many systems that exchange signals with brains, such as eyes, ears, hands, and mouths. We have even created and fielded functional replacements for many of these systems. An “em” is an artificial system that replaces the signal-processing function of a brain. We can create an em by only understanding how each cell type processes signals--we don’t need to understand why that works at higher levels of organization.

Horgan: Our desires are rooted in biology. Where would the desires—if any-of artificial intelligences come from?

Hanson: When we write programs directly, we can explicitly encode their desires. But ems inherit their desires from the spaghetti code that evolution gave humans. So ems have mostly the same range of desires as humans, even

when those desires are no longer functional.

Horgan: Do you yearn to be an em?

Hanson: Most ems will be copies descended from a few hundred humans that are most productive in the em world. I’m too old even now to have a chance of starting one of these successful clans. But still, I’d love to see their world, and have a better chance at immortality.

Horgan: What do you think about all the chatter about “reality” being a simulation?

Hanson: I doubt I’m living in a simulation, because I doubt the future is that interested in simulating us; we spend very little time today doing any sort of simulation of typical farming or forager-era folks, for example. But I’ll note that we mostly like such topics to stretch our thinking, not because we take them seriously.

Horgan: My Stevens col-

leagues Lee Vinsel and Andrew Russell argue that innovation is overrated and maintenance of stuff we have underrated.

Comment?

Hanson: It is certainly possible in some particular time and place for maintenance to be underrated and innovation overrated. I’d love to have betting markets on such questions, to leave them to those who know more on them than I. But still, the more that the future matters, the more that innovation matters relative to maintenance. Innovation accumulates over a long run, and pretty much all growth we’ve ever seen has come from innovation. In contrast, the benefits of maintenance decay more quickly with time.

However, I will say that invention is very much overrated relative to all the other contributors to innovation, such as diffusion.

Campus Pulse

Friday, November 11, 2016 • Page 4

Roving Reporter What do you want in the new university center?

“A cigarette lounge.”

“A lounge better than Hayden.”

“A gaming room.”

Bobby Scully

Abby Hulse

Brandon Castro

“Study Rooms.”

“Rock Climbing Wall.”

“Gaming Area.”

Emily Shinklan

TJ Magno

Steve Gunderson

Polling Pierce Have you heard about the new university center?

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Creative Space College: Week Ten (How I’ve Changed)

by MONICA MOSER

What is happening? I’ve changed.

There are things that my former self Would have never accepted That I am unfazed by at this point.

Rather than beat myself up Over not getting a high score I recognize that I got stuff right After a rough and busy week With barely any time to prepare.

My former self would have said “You should have balanced your time more.”

Now I say “What’s done is done.

Live and let die.”

No longer am I afraid to put myself out there.

No longer am I afraid to truly express myself.

Never have I been so free.

There may still be inner fears and demons That act up when I least expect it But I have never ever been so strong.

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Scylla and Charybdis

by MONICA MOSER

Shame on you for falling back into old habits.

Shame on you for letting this all get into your head.

Both paths were risky.

But why did you have to reject the more mysterious one And trudge into the one you know will hurt you and the ones you love?

It’s not fair for you to make this choice knowing who it will affect.

You may think the choice is right.

And hey, who am I to judge?

Shame on the rest of the world for allowing this, Because making choices you know will not benefit you

Is incredibly selfish on your part.

This was not the time to do that.

What time will ever be the right time to do that?

Maybe I’m getting too heated.

You’ve been going through a rough patch.

Some awkward, rebellious years.

Eventually you’ll come around.

You need to find yourself and experience this new ideology.

And soon you’ll have a better idea about choosing monsters to mess with.

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they’re extraordinarily important. “What we want to do is a give a voice to every student at Stevens.” The Aitken-Roghanian ticket would like to open discussion and use 0pinions to empower the students. “If we all agreed on everything, we wouldn’t be here tonight,” stated Aitken. He stated that they want to create a way for you everyone to effectively communicate to representatives and SGA officials.

The first question from the moderators was for either presidential or vice president candidates, “How have you already brought positive change to campus?” Each ticket had two minutes to respond.

Daly stated that he spent the past year specifically on bringing positive change to campus, “a lot of what I have done is to create a senses of community within the Stevens population.” He created the Electronics and Gaming subcommittee, the subcommittee council, is currently working on a religious subcommittee, and created the new organization process. Oesterle said she helped with public relations in the SGA, being an approachable face and helped with two recent bills.

Collado stated, “I like to think that I got involved very early on on campus and doing so really allowed me to have perspectives in different places.” He stated his involvement with SHPE, LAA, and ResLife.

“Doing so I realized where campus is lacking,” said Collado. He cited his experience creating community on his floor as an RA. “A big passion of mine is service,” he mentioned his service trip and his fraternity being recognized for service.

Aitken stated, “I think the most relevant experience in which I was able to enact positive change on campus was through the Committee on Club Sports Improvement” (CCSI, ironically). Aitken was able to gather and categorize feedback, then formulate report with solutions to department. “This format enabled club sports to make change quite significantly in the past year ... and I’m looking to bring that kind of structure and know how in the presidential position.” Roghanian added that he was drum major of his high school marching band and president of his National Honor Society, and that he came to Stevens and started Quackappella and has served as Music Director since in addition to helping create a jazz quartet on campus.

The second question was directed towards presidential candidates, “What do you think students are most discontent with, and what would be your first step in resolving this?”

DeStefano stated that there are a few major points. The first being academics and a lack of understanding between students and their professors and TAs. She stated specific paths to improvement such as the Computer Science Department’s CA’s and improving the tutoring program. Secondly, DeStefano stated that we lack tradition.

She criticized the university’s mentality of always trying to innovate something new and establish a legacy on campus, but we need tradition. Lastly, DeStefano called for health and wellness, specifically awareness

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and an open forum for discussions about what motivates us beyond Stevens and academics.

Aitken said that an issue is that students don’t feel their voices are heard or respected. Another main focus of the ticket is a sense of campus pride and spirit. He acknowledge that previous attempts such as R.A.G.E stating “All of these ideas are fantastic ideas and I think we need to give one of them the chance to grow.” He wants to find out what the students want and what will get them excited to be here, be a Stevens student, be a Duck.

Daly agreed that academics is an issue.

“We have terrible engagement with TA’s, terrible engagement with our professors.”

As part of the Student Advisory Board for the Center for Faulty Engagement and Advancement, he has been looking to create mid-semester surveys. In addition, some of the issue of campus space is frustrating.

There is currently no place reserved for only undergraduate students, according to Daly. Daly also agreed on Stevens pride.

Daly wants to work with Student Athlete Advisory Committee to create a relationship and have communities supporting one another.

The next question was directed to vicepresidential candidates, “What do you see as the biggest change that needs to come to the VP Position.”

Roghanian said, “I spoke to Jess who is the current VP, just today, and I think she has done a great job at pushing the VP position towards the way I see it going, but I think there’s more work to get it to its endstate.” He said it’s about goal-setting with committees – it’s about meeting with each committee of the SGA and pushing them to their goals and helping them achieve new things. It’s not just about maintaining each committee, “It’s about pushing their goals forward and making sure each committee independently is moving forward and doing what it needs to do to advance.” This includes being strict with senators, working with the speaker, creating a schedule, and getting students involved.

Oesterle said she’s been lucky enough to serve as Public Relations Committee Head, and lucky enough to know what heads expect from the Vice President. She added, “We currently don’t have the amount of senators we need for each committee.” She stated that the budget committee doesn’t need to be as large as it is. Oesterle believes that organization within the SGA is so important, and she wants to host training for committee heads.

Collado explained that the VP overlooks all committed of the SGA and holds them accountable, but that some senators might feel that the VP role is detached from the senate. He said that it is important to get engaged with the senators as well as heads.

“In terms of manpower within the SGA... the SGA looks very internally and expects a lot from different individuals.” Collado said they talk a lot about getting students involved form the community, and he believes that “You don’t have to be a senator to get involved.”

The vice president candidates had a chance to raise their hands and speak during a rebuttal period.

Oesterle pointed out that some committees are internal and not a lot of students have investments in Public Relations or Constitution & Bylaws committees.

Roghanian pointed out that Aitken has been pushing for staffing committees appropriately and that they have made significant progress on that.

Collado said the SGA is of service to the Stevens community and that’s why it’s important to get students to voice opinions.

“Although I do think it may be a legitimate concern, we don’t want the perspectives and opinions to be too narrow on the budget committee,” an important counterpoint to trying to decrease the number of senators on the budget committee to put manpower elsewhere.

How do you envision outreach for planning committees for festivals?

Daly thinks the new festival guidance committee is the best way to structure and carry out proposals. “I think it would be very valuable to look into the past to see what students cherished – the paint party, Chain Smokers, and Smashmouth.” Oesterle added that we have an issue with funding. She questions whether a festival was worth cutting an absurd amount of money from RSOs. Daly cited some budgeting figures, like 200k of cuts from RSOs and the implications of funding a festival.

DeStefano suggested converting the process to open up suggestions from students, then giving the responsibility to the Entertainment Committee to take burden off of students. “We are committed to service and serving their needs.” Collado added that it’s a little irresponsible to expect students to carry out large scale festival events. “I think SGA should execute festivals.”

Aitken explained, “We have a Festivals Committee of Entertainment Committee and Founder’s Day Ball is an ad-hoc committee of SGA. “Sometimes the people with good ideas aren’t the people who can execute” said Aitken. He wold like to propose ideas to student body to see what’s more interesting – as that’s what it was for ChainSmokers (TechFest 2014). He also stated that it was a problem that students didn’t know On Point was a replacement TechFest.

During the rebuttal period, Daly brought up that DeStefano and Collado talked about SGA taking on festivals, and that it doesn’t align with visions of wanting to expend SGA operations.

Aitken said, “The Festival Committee is not very defined. We wish to define it.”

He said under his proposal, festivals would know about how much funding would be allocated to festivals. They wouldn’t need approval, as “line items” are usually consistent. Aitken also called for a comprehensive budget experience. If clubs look like they’re trying to grow, indicated by the increase in total funds requested, the SGA should consider all budgets at one time and equally.

DeStefano said, “We want to meet people where they were and talk to them.”She also said, “In most of our events we’re missing out 2/3 of our students.” She mentioned that speaking with Andy Waldron about running OnPoint, there was not enough support – administrative or internally. She said she was sure that Greg and Bri, who will be seniors on the Entertainment Committee, will want to help students run festivals. DeStefano said her ticket also did some research and found that Stevens is around $70 less than comparable schools.

What traits would you look for in festival makers?

Daly said he would look for people who made mistakes, people from past festivals who could give advice. He would also include students like current Treasurer Jacob Vanderbilt for his inherent knowledge of finances and financial responsibility.

Collado said we need to look at individuals who can execute events based on suggestions. “It’s important to include students of different disciplines and demographics...

They’re isolated and in their own bubbles.”

He added that “we need to make structure before giving the burden to people.”

Aitken thinks experience is very important. He thinks guidance by people with know-how, and passion from people who want to see a festival thrive and be massive. He also wants to create an archive and feedback system for festivals.

Next question for presidents was about constitutional amendment. Presidents question. “If a VP of Academics passes, what qualities would you like your appointee to embody?”

DeStefano would look for someone different – not necessarily someone from SFA or committees, not someone with a 4.0 GPA, but someone bumping along the bottom.

Aitken would like an individual who is used to interfacing with faculty and administration. He mentioned that feedback can also be positive. Someone who is a TA or involved with research, someone who is able to liaise with people, and someone with passion.

Daly said passion, drive, and experience

is super important. Someone from SFA or the library committee, an active participant of professional society, maybe someone with motivation to help students like a peer mentor or tutor. He mentioned his participation on the provost selection and with SAAC. “What do you think is the most important campus issue that the SGA currently has no ability to address?”

Aitken said, “That’s a whopper, “ taking a moment to think about them. “I think what it can boil down to is the feeling of students voices not being heard.” He gave examples like how nobody teaches you how to do class registration, and even the library doors., which sounds silly but students feel like we have no power to change it. Aitken wants to create footing upon which we can go to the proper administrators and have direct avenue for change.

Daly said mental health is the issue – people don’t take care of themselves. “I would love to see SGA work with Counseling and Disability Services and our Greek committee. “Address that this is something we need to be speaking about, normalizing,”... and he also mentioned the issue of sprinklers that spray you on the way to Pierce.

DeStefano said every individual can go to 10th floor and talk but that’s not an avenue to change. She mentioned that Pierce Cafe next to Pierce Dining Hall didn’t make sense for improving food options and nourishment. She would like to help student voices be considered in capital improvements. Collado agreed that peer educators, health and wellness are important.

“Are you content with the level of commitment from the current senators?”

Daly said there just isn’t a sense of community. He said his ticket has very friendly dispositions and that a Facebook group to talk about issues and make connections with each other would help improve the Senate.

DeStefano said, “I think we have great people, but they’re not at their potentials.”

She said she didn’t feel a sense of empowerment from the body, or sense of unity when she became a senator. “I think it comes from the cabinet, down.”

Aitken would like to improve senator expectation guidelines and promote quality over quantity. “We would rather see a smaller group of interested individuals.”

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The all-new College Democrats Club

by NICHOLAS BURNS Staff Writer

Inspired by the 2016 presidential election, the College Democrats Club has formed at Stevens Institute. As opposed to the conservative College Republican Club, the College Democrats Club fills the void of a liberal political club on campus.

The founder of this club, Jhustin Scarlett, feels that now is an excellent time to create the club. According to Scarlett, Bernie Sanders’ campaign had the fortunate side effect of

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called for unity among the American people. Clinton said the loss was painful, but she is grateful for everything that she achieved during her campaign – specifically noting that though she may not have won, she has proven that a woman has the potential to achieve the highest office in the land. Clinton has offered to work with Trump on behalf of the American people.

President Obama gave also speech on Wednesday, congratulating Trump, and noting how the process of the peaceful transition of power must begin. Like the two candidates, he noted that Americans must unite. President Obama also invited Trump to the White House on Thursday. Finally, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, who has

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ing community, she is also enthralled by the constant innovation that students display, and appreciates their academic competitiveness.

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community and other marginalized identities.

When asked how Stevens is doing regarding our push for diversity education and understanding, Ms. Watters attests that “there is a lot of room for growth.” She finds the climate at Stevens very similar to that of Hofstra University, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies. “These are conversations that generally students, faculty and staff are not having,” said Watters. “We are not analyzing our own identities [and therefore] are unable to see the privileges that we do carry which impact folks who are marginalized.”

“peak[ing] the interest of young millennials to politics.” His stances on college affordability and LGBT rights interested many young voters. The College Democrats Club wishes to continue this interest, promoting voting, and generating an environment of political activism.

The club is currently planning visits from guest speakers including Dawn Zimmer, the mayor of Hoboken, and Steven Furlop, the mayor of Jersey City They wish that these speakers, as well as the nature of the club, will spread their mes-

sage: educate students to the platform of the democratic party. In the future they wish to host or attend mock debates between themselves and the College Republicans with Castle Point Politics moderating (as their purpose is to be a neutral political group).

The club hopes to set itself apart from other political groups in that it will not advocate for candidates, but rather for issue. It hopes to give any student with interest in a particular issue the resources necessary to make a difference.

They also hope to be an

had a rocky relationship with Trump, commended Trump on his victory. He even went as far to say that “[Trump] turned politics on its head.”

Like the President and Speaker, people from both sides of the political aisle are congratulating Trump and are looking forward to working with him. Still, there are many Americans surprised and upset about the outcome of the elec-

tion. Anti-Trump protests have spread around the country surrounding his election, especially since Clinton won the popular vote. Many universities have even gone as far to cancel classes to allow students to protest. The majority of these protests have been peaceful, although there was one protest in California in which police officers were attacked and buildings were set on fire.

entirely positive group, never giving into smear campaigns or any other negative messages, even those put out by their own party.

The club wishes everyone to get involved politically, even those with differing views, and make a difference in the Hoboken community in the coming years.

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and objectives she has in store for Stevens’ society, Danielle Holmes is excited about the prospects of making the Special Interests’ Housing robust and working with its population. She is hoping to increase the service projects of C.A.R.E, and work towards social service creating a greater impact

Ms. Watters noted her recent presentation given at the Women’s Leadership Conference which focused on social identities and leadership. “Social identities impact us on a day-to-day basis in every context we place ourselves in,” said Watters.

“Whether we are a fullttime educator or full-time student, our social identities are always at play.”

During her presentation, she asked the audience, mostly female undergraduate and graduate women, to highlight which of the big eight social identities – race, religion, class, sexuality, age, ability, ability, and gender – played the biggest role in different contexts. These types of activities spur discussion and force us to analyze who we are, which is what Ms. Watters is committed to leading in her new role

on Stevens and the local community. While looking for different ways to increase Lore-El housing, she is also working with the RA staff and increasing collaborations between C.A.R.E and LoreEl, to amplify the impact of a service project. A few more priorities are: enhancing the Special Inter-

est housing options, and bridging the gap between Greek Housing and Residence Life. She hopes to improve the experience of the student population in Stevens, and believes in unity between all students, no matter which housing they avail, and the academics they pursue.

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Watters is committed to showing the Stevens community the significance of this type of education. “It would be great for students to have an understanding of basic terminology associated with the LGBTQ+ community or have awareness of how social identities work within an office space,” said Watters. Ms. Watters is excited to extend her knowledge to

various groups on campus, including the Ethnic Student Council which she now advises as well as athletes to initiate conversations regarding toxic masculinity.

The door to awareness has been open for quite some time, but Ms. Watters is opening the door even further as a mean to foster meaningful dialogue and promote a much-needed sense of inclusivity.

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Cuisine Corner

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by MARKO DJAPIC

Sophomore Chemical Biology Major

If you’re new to Hoboken, maybe originally from a rural area with maybe only a diner and decent Chinese takeout around, the first thing you’ll think of when you walk into Bareburger is fine dining. This is the culture you came to the NYC area for. If you’re not part of this subset of people, you’ll probably think that Bareburger is one of the crown jewels of Washington Street, a Mecca of food that combines everything you love about burger culture with the vigor of ecological sustainability.

The first thing you’ll notice when you walk into Bareburger is that everything breaths a certain neo-rustic aesthetic, seamlessly combining the homeliness of a wellused barn with the pump-

ing beats of Paramore’s “Misery Business.” The chandeliers are made of old spoons, knives, and forks, and the walls are a deep chestnut. The occasional bear head (all fake, don’t worry) reminds you that yes, you are in fact at Bareburger. After you’ve taken your seat, the waiter or waitress usually arrives promptly. They’ll fire off a list of specials for the night, make some small talk, and then take your drink orders with impressive speed and sincerity. The second thing that reminds you that you’re in Bareburger is that the water comes in a dark green wine bottle with small glasses.

There’s something about pouring water out of a wine bottle that makes you feel a little more upscale, and a little oldtimey. The bottle definitely adds to the aesthetic.

After fiddling with the bottle for 15 to 20 minutes, the food will usually be ready. Be sure to order the fries and onion rings at the same time as your meal, or you’ll eat them immediately. The onion rings are fried to perfection, with the onions retaining just enough texture

to complement the outer breaded layer. I recommend them. The fries also have a strong flavor that I assume is what actual potato fries taste like, as opposed to, say, McDonald’s potato product. In addition, you get a curry ginger ketchup, a smoke sauce, a habenaro mayo, and a special sauce with your rings and fries. Definitely try all of them, despite what your instincts may say.

At the same time, I had the fortune of being able to try two burgers.

As a true Duck, I ordered the “Fire Quacker,” a duck burger covered with pepper jack cheese, habanero mayo, pickled jalapeños, red onions, spinach, and tomatoes all on a crunchy yet soft brioche bun.

Despite what the words habanero and jalapeño will have you believe, the burger will not have you breathing fire. The burger itself was expertly prepared (I ordered mine well done, don’t shoot) and had a unique taste that reminded me of the savory profile of dark chicken meat with the heaviness of beef.

The pickled vegetables added just enough moisture to counter the intensity of the patty, and

the cheese offered a tang that persisted throughout each bite. I highly recommend combining the fries (or onion rings) and burger in your mouth.

The other burger I got to try was the “Guadalupe,” a rich black bean burger with pickled red onions, tomatoes, alfalfa, and guacamole on a sprout bun. The black bean burger by itself deserves a round of applause, substituting seamlessly for a meat patty in both savory flavor and texture.

The guacamole as well is fresh, well-seasoned, and creamy. If the burger was solely the patty and the guacamole, it would have been a great meal.

As most of you know, the elections have come to an end and the new President has been chosen (and if you don’t know well then you’re probably living under rock). Most people were pretty certain that Hillary Clinton would become the first female president of the United States.

However, all the polls and expectations were proven wrong on November 9th, at approximately 3 a.m. when Donald Trump was declared the President Elect, shocking the entire country.

The country has felt many different emotions since then, Trump supporters have rejoiced and shared smiles and laughter and Clinton supporters have shed tears and felt grief and disappointment.

The common theme of the week seems to be to unite the nation. However, the nation seems to be the most divided that it has ever been. As protesters flock to the streets and

have reacted if Trump supporters did the same thing, if Clinton won? You probably would have laughed at them. Life is sometimes unfair and doesn’t go the way we want it to, but that’s life. We can’t yell at it and give up when the going is tough.

Right now the country needs us to be united more than ever. The rest of the world is looking at us. Our children are looking to us to set an example. Yelling at each other’s political differences only makes us weaker and only hurts us, as a country. It is time for mourning to come to an end and time for acceptance to begin. This is democracy at work. The election was a tight race and if you look the votes between Clinton and Trump varied only slightly, being almost 50-50. So even though you may not like it or agree with it, look at the numbers, and understand that right now you are fighting the basic principles that this country was founded on. If President Obama

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Politics doesn’t make up people angry comments contaminate all of social media, one can’t help but wonder when unity will actually happen.

I know many Clinton supporters and Democrats are upset at Trump’s victory, however this does not mean that it is right to overtake the streets with protests and say comments like “the older generation shouldn’t be allowed to vote” when before you were showing your support for democracy. You shouldn’t want to succeed as a state, when before you were making fun of Texas for the same thing. You can’t search for blame and try to overturn the decision, because whether we like it or not the country made this decision, and that is democracy.

Crying and starting chaos in the streets might make you feel better, but it won’t change anything. Right now the country is acting like a child, who thinks staring a tantrum will change the actions of the parents. How would you

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The other vegetables round out the taste and keep it from being too dry. The alfalfa sprouts resembled strange tentacles poking out from my meal, but after the first bite it was obvious they were delicious tentacles.

Once again, eat the fries or rings at the same time as the burger.

After making a complete mess of myself, I washed down the meal with a blueberry soda.

Yes, I said blueberry.

Yes, you should try it.

The soda tastes eerily like its description, with a refreshing blueberry and vanilla flavor that isn’t as heavy as your average cola. The ice also comes in surprisingly cubic chunks; avoid the

and President Elect Trump, people with very different views, can come together and show support for each other, then why can’t we as a nation show support for the opposing party?

I’m not saying for you to drop your morals and believes, whatever they may be. I’m not telling you to be happy with the candidate.

All I’m saying is that you can’t be hypocritical and cry out against the election. Accept the fact and bring positive change to the nation through your actions. The president does not have to define who we are as a country. We have to come united and not tear it down from the inside due to hate.

Basically, be the change you want to see in the world.

Also, it is only the next four years and not for the rest of our lives. It’s not the end of the world.admit that this language is in any way questionable. Do not seek to join a space in which you and the morals you hold will not be respected.

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In response to Mind of a Freshman from October 28

by DR. ERIC ROSE

To Audrey, who wrote “I Feel Sick:” thank you. I was moved by your piece.

As I read it, I imagined other students reading your words and recognizing that perhaps they are not alone in their struggles. My favorite lines were these: “Is this just what it means to be a freshman? I don’t know. I don’t like this version of myself.” These lines capture so much about the pain of not feeling like your best self. They reflect the uncertainty of not knowing whether to expect that things are even supposed to improve.

Challenges can arise in any academic year, but in my experience as a psychologist who works with college students freshman year can be especially hard. I can confidently say that for most freshman who are struggling things will get better. At some point, old strengths and confidences return.

The feeling of being an impostor fades away, and a feeling of belonging takes its place. One’s best-self returns again.

For some, however, there can be a painful span of suffering between the start of freshman year and the time they get their footing. For others, things

don’t seem to feel better, no matter how much time they give it. To these students in particular, I’d like you to know that help is available.

Audrey, in the middle of your piece, you wrote: “… when I’m lost, it’s difficult for me to admit that I am.”

To any student who is feeling lost in the way you so eloquently described: you don’t have to go it alone.

Counseling and Psychological Services is a free and confidential service available to all students at Stevens. There are people here who care and are trained to help. Appointments can be made by calling 201-2165177.

One last thing. In your article, you mention your network of friends and express gratitude for how much they have helping you stay afloat. You ask: why would they be so invested in you?

What is it they see in you?

I imagine they catch a glimpse of what many of your readers have likely glimpsed: a thoughtful, introspective, and articulate soul.

Sincerely, Eric D. Rose, Ph.D. Director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Stevens Institute of Technology

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Aversano named Nassif and Panko headline Soccer Men’s Soccer Rookie All-Conference nods SSI - Stevens Institute of the Year of Technology women’s soccer senior Raba Nassif was named Empire 8 Conference Player of the Year, while freshman Julia Panko was named Rookie of the Year as eight Ducks received allconference recognition.

Stevens’ coaching staff also earned Coaching Staff of the Year, and junior Sammy Mount was named Stevens’ Sportswoman of the Year.

Sophomore Zisi Komar, Panko and sophomore Olivia Butera joined Nassif on the first team, while senior Gabby Mathelier, junior Katie Goncalves and junior Lindsey Mahnken were each named to the second team. Senior Carly Bean earned Honorable Mention status to round out Stevens’ honorees.

FIRST TEAM Nassif is making her fourth-straight appearance on the first team in her second-straight player of the year season, as she led the team and conference in scoring with 22 goals. Nassif recorded multi-goal games seven different times, including a pair of four-goal games against E8 opponents.

Komar followed up her rookie of the year season with 16 goals in 19 games to finish second in the E8 in scoring behind Nassif. Komar also finished second on the team

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with nine assists while finishing first with 56 shots on goal.

Panko became the sixth Stevens freshman in the last seven seasons to earn rookie of the year honors after bursting onto the scene with nine goals and nine assists. Panko finished fifth in the E8 in scoring, points and shots.

Butera was named first team for the second time in her two-year career after starting all 19 games for Stevens on defense.

Opponents recorded multi-goal games just three different times on Butera’s defense.

SECOND TEAM Mathelier was a scoring force for Stevens with eight goals and six assists, placing her sixth in the E8 in points. The veteran started all 19 games for the Ducks where she finished top 10 on the team in minutes.

Goncalves is making her second-straight appearance on the all-conference list off a season

in which she started all 19 games on the Ducks defense. Keyed by Goncalves, Stevens allowed just 13 goals to opponents all season to give it the second-best mark in the conference.

Mahnken earned allconference status for the third time in as many seasons, making 18 starts in net for the Ducks where she converted 39 saves. Mahnken finished the regular season with a 0.65 goals against average which was good for third in the E8.

HONORABLE MENTION Bean is going out with the third all-conference nod of her career off another season where she provided a stabilizing force in the Ducks midfield. Bean started 17 games for Stevens where she tallied a goal and an assist.

Stay tuned to stevensducks.com throughout the offseason for all the news on Stevens soccer.

Five named All-Region for Women’s Volleyball SSI - Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball senior Mary Tobin, junior Sydni Horner, sophomore Brianna Perez, freshman Sara Hain and freshman Shelby Stewart were each named AVCA AllNew York Region Thursday.

Additionally, head coach Glenn DeHaven was named region coach of the year. With the selections, each will not be eligible for All-American status.

Tobin led the Ducks this fall with 326 kills while hitting .218 for the season. The veteran also served as a force on defense with 322 digs, and was named First Team All-Empire 8 last

week for the fourth season in-a-row. The region honor is the third of her illustrious career.

Horner picked up the all-region nod for the second time in her career after being named E8 defensive player of the year last week. Horner led the Ducks with 611 digs, leading the E8 in both total digs and digs per set.

Perez is making her first career appearance as an all-region honoree after leading the Ducks with 1,168 assists. Perez led the E8 in both average assists per set and total assists as she was named first team allconference.

Hain earned the honor in her rookie season as

she worked her way into being one of the top upand-coming offensive weapons in the area.

Hain recorded over 200 kills for the season, and was a menace on the net for opposing defenses with 106 block assists.

The nod adds another to the rookie season of Stewart after an all-conference award last week, off a season in which she tallied 167 kills with 20 digs.

Stewart truly made her mark at the net however where she blocked a team-high 106 shots.

Stevens will continue its season this weekend with the NCAA Tournament being hosted at Canavan Arena in Hoboken.

SSI - Stevens Institute of Technology men’s soccer sophomore Daniel Aversano was named Empire 8 Conference Rookie of the Year, while head coach Dale Jordan was named Coach of the Year as announced by the conference Wednesday.

Senior Patrick Masur and junior Patrick Boylan each earned first team status, while sophomore Andrew Masur was named honorable mention. Additionally, sophomore Jimmy Doran was named Stevens’ Sportsman of the Year.

Aversano led the Ducks with seven goals and six assists as he was named to the second team, firing 20 of his 42 shots on goal. Aversano was top-10 in the E8 in every offensive statistical category, averaging 1.11 points per game.

Masur also served as a force offensively for Stevens out of the midfield where he set career highs with six goals and 15

points. Masur started all 18 games where he put 17 of his 25 shots on goal.

Boylan continued to build his reputation as one of the best defenders in the E8 as he’s making his second appearance on the all-conference list for his career. Led by Boylan, Stevens owned the secondbest defense in the league.

Andrew Masur is making his first career all-conference appearance after making 16 starts in his second season on Castle Point. Masur set career highs with two goals and two assists while unleashing 10 shots on goal.

Jordan became the first to earn coach of the year honors since 2013 after leading the Ducks to a 6-1-0 mark in the E8. Jordan inherited a team that graduated the vast majority of its scoring from last fall, and led them to the regular-season title.

Stay tuned to stevensducks.com for all your Stevens soccer news throughout the offseason.

Prouty and Alvarez nab First-Team Honors SSI - Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey senior Nolie Prouty and junior Victoria Alvarez were named First Team All-Empire 8 Conference Tuesday, in addition to a second-team nod for junior Cassidy O’Hearn, and an Honorable Mention selection for freshman Michaela Thompson.

Additionally, junior Haines Duff was named Stevens’ Sportswoman of the Year, an honor earned by one member from each E8 institution who best exemplifies the ideals of competing with honor and integrity.

Prouty enjoyed another impressive season for Stevens, leading the team with 10 goals and nine assists in a nine-win campaign. Prouty fired a team-best 68 shots including 36 on goal, and tallied one game-winner.

Prouty scored in nine of Stevens’ final 12 games, and tallied multiple points four different times while starting all 19 games.

Alvarez also served as one of the key cogs in the Stevens offense with six goals and nine assists to finish third on the team with 21 points. The third-year player was especially efficient on the offensive end with 22 of her 30 shots landing on goal.

O’Hearn enjoyed a breakout season offensively this fall for the Ducks with a career high 16 points off five goals and six assists, starting 18 of Stevens’ 19 games.

O’Hearn tallied 41 shots including 29 on goal, and contributed defensively with a defensive save.

Thompson was a force for Stevens on both ends of the field in her rookie season, scoring five goals off just 11 shots on goal in addition to a defensive save. Thompson started all 19 games for the Ducks, and was top five in minutes played.

Stay with stevensducks.com for the remainder of the off season for all the news on Stevens field hockey.

Duck Country Scoreboard Date 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/6 11/6 11/6 11/9

Stevens

Opponent/Event

Score

Result

Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Women’s Soccer Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Women’s Volleyball Wrestling Equestrian Women’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball Wrestling

ECAC Championships ECAC Championships v. Hartwick College NYU Fall Invitational NYU Invitational v. St. John Fisher College Ithaca Invitational SUNY New Paltz Show v. Ithaca College v. Ithaca College

N/A N/A 2-1 N/A N/A 3-0 N/A N/A 3-2 1-3 21-20

3rd 1st W 2nd 3rd W 3rd 6th W L W

v. The College of New Jersey

Stevens Sports Information

ON DECK IN SPORTS

Friday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL vs. Regis College 8 p.m.

Saturday WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY NCAA Atlantic Regional 11 a.m.

Glassboro, N.J.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY NCAA Atlantic Regional 11 a.m.

Glassboro, N.Y.

EQUESTRIAN William Paterson Show 9 a.m.

Pompton Plains, N.J.

WRESTLING Roger Williams Invitational 10 a.m.

Bristol, N.Y.

Sunday WOMEN’S FENCING Vassar Invitational 9 A.M. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. vs. Sacred Heart University vs. Lafayette College vs. Vassar College vs. Yeshiva University vs. Hunter College vs. Haverford College vs. University of Florida

MEN’S FENCING Vassar Invitational 9 A.M. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. vs. Sacred Heart University vs. Lafayette College vs. Vassar College vs. Yeshiva University vs. Hunter College vs. Haverford College vs. University of Florida vs. Army

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