At the heart of campus lies the famous Torch Bearers Statue. Every Stevens student has probably passed it on their way to the library at some point. However, are students aware of the secret the monument they walk past every day possesses? The Torch Bearers Statue is a symbol of the passing of knowledge, but outside of passing knowledge, the statue might have the ability to determine if you will pass all your classes or not. The infamous saying “Slap the ass and pass” says it all. Essentially, as the saying goes, if you slap the ass of the horse, you will pass your classes.
The origins of this conspiracy remain unanswered. For many of the new members of the flock (first-years), the saying “slap the ass and you will pass” was passed down to them during orientation. This led many first-years in large numbers to, well, slap the horse’s ass for good luck (and for good grades). Perhaps this marks the creation of a new Stevens campus tradition that will be entrusted to every incoming class from now on.
With so many already participating in this conspiracy, it begs the question of whether slapping the ass of the horse from the Torch Bearers Statue is the key to passing. Seeing how many freshmen raced to participate in this activity shows how many people are putting their trust in this statue. Additionally, hearing stories of those that didn’t get the chance to slap the statue or didn’t believe in it racing to slap the horse ass after getting the results of their first test or quiz further proves why it is the most important thing to do after stepping foot on campus during the new semester.
The Torch Bearers Statue plays a crucial role in deciding how your Stevens career will play out. It is no coincidence that it is at the center of campus where every Stevens student will inevitably view it. Because of this reason, it should not come as a surprise if during finals season you view large groups of students holding their laptops in one hand and slapping the horse’s ass using the other. However, if you still do not believe in the “slap the ass and pass” theory, don’t risk it because it is midterm season and everyone could use a little extra luck to ensure that they do well and pass.
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