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Posts published in December 2024

Christmas with Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan, is a short fiction book about a coal merchant’s difficult few weeks leading up to Christmas.

Bye foodies, hello finals and holiday treats

December is such a bittersweet month — yay for the holiday season, but boo for finals. It’s like having a Christmas tree without any ornaments; it’s festive but sad.

My hot take on Hallmark-like movies

In my first year, I had to take a class called Fundamentals of Information Systems. On the last day of this class, my professor decided that we should have a fun class.

“How’s the weather?”

Yes, this article is just an extended answer to “so… weather’s been crazy lately right!”

No. I am not desperate for article ideas. 

Whammageddon

Tis the season for warm sweaters, jovial gatherings, and of course, festive music. For many, walking around stores with frenzied family members is relieved with the joyous music that plays on the speakers, but there is one song that some people would do anything to avoid… “Last Christmas” is a song originally recorded by pop duo Wham and played over 5 billion times since its original release in 1984.

How hand warmers keep your hands warm

In the crisp chill of winter, hand warmers serve as small but mighty tools of comfort. These pocket-sized marvels, whether disposable or reusable, harness the power of chemistry and physics to keep fingers toasty.

Track and Field season opens in PA Meets

This weekend on December 6 and 7, the women’s and men’s track and field teams traveled to Bethlehem, PA, and Reading, PA, to race in Lehigh University’s Fast Times Before Finals meet and Alvernia College’s Winter Meet.

Students for Justice in Palestine holds on-campus demonstration

On November 11, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a new Stevens student organization unaffiliated with the national group, held a demonstration on Schaefer Lawn. This marked the first demonstration of Palestinian issues in the university's history. The event was organized in coordination with campus administration to ensure a safe and respectful environment, and it drew a substantial turnout, surprising both organizers and administration.

Stevens Police raise awareness with No-Shave November

The Stevens Police Department’s (SPD) No-Shave November fundraiser this year was a resounding success, blending community spirit, creativity, and charitable giving into a memorable campaign.