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Stevens Students Test Positive for Curses

Several students have fallen victim to the malevolent workings of Hoboken's resident evil wizard, and also some people got cursed.

Everything is People

One of my earliest, lasting lessons about the world didn’t come from any classroom or TV screen. Instead, I can thank hands free technology and childhood sports for it.

The case for a dirt based economy

There can’t be anyone left in this nation who hasn’t heard the innumerable facts surrounding climate change that prophesize our specie’s downfall, so I won’t bother convincing you to care about the most pressing crisis humanity has ever faced (because you shouldn’t need convincing at this point).

Why the GOP could turn the environment into a winning issue

Over the past few election cycles, the Republican Party has mostly ceded the issue of environmental policy to the Democrats. To understand why, the views of Conservatives on this issue must be summarized: First, Republican politicians do not necessarily believe that the environment is of supreme importance, and two, many leaders would rather pay attention to issues that they think are more relevant or important to their constituents.

Meditating during a pandemic

This morning I clicked a Zoom link and joined an online mindfulness session led by my friend and Stevens colleague Lindsey Swindall.

Socializing the slow way: snail mail

Earlier this week, I was asked how the friend making process has been for someone who’s an online student three thousand miles away from campus.

TikTok’s influence on popular music

The power of the platform leads to a creator and fan interaction that allows for artists to put out their work, and TikTok creators to reinvent and highlight to reach a wider range of people. In such, TikTok is a powerful tool for a musician to use, as their music can be featured in new ways to millions of viewers, all at little or no expense to them.

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The Hudson River restaurant debate

Ah, the ages-old debate: New Jersey or New York for Italian food?

A strong stance either way can be fighting words on both sides of the Hudson River.