On Wednesday, the Stevens chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) closed out the semester with their annual gingerbread house building event. This holiday event has historically had a good turnout, combining two things Stevens students enjoy most: building and eating.
According to ASCE President Sean Dirscherl, the event is successful year after year because it’s an effective way to relieve stress before finals: “And besides, who doesn’t love gingerbread houses?”
The building materials included frosting, Twizzlers, candy for decorating, and 20 full boxes of graham crackers. At the end of the event, the houses were put to the test. Participants simulated an earthquake by shaking the table. The winner was the tallest building that was still standing after the “earthquake.
Sophomore Chris Cutri won “Strongest Tower” and 4/5 Faye Medinets won “Best Decorated House.”
