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Posts published by “Josephine Choong”

The women who shaped the future of Stevens

While Stevens was founded in 1870, it took more than a hundred years for women to be admitted into the undergraduate program in 1971.

Hudson Tunnel Project resumes after federal funds released

While federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project, which aimed to increase train service between New Jersey and New York, was initially halted in October 2025, a recent lawsuit ruled in favor of the project.

Igor Pikovski awarded $1.3 million grant for graviton detection

The two pillars of modern physics, quantum theory and Einstein’s theory of general relativity, seem incompatible with each other. For those pillars to align, gravity would have to obey quantum physics and be mediated by particles known as gravitons.

How to adjust back into college mode

Coming back from winter break can be difficult to adjust to. Maybe you want to be at home sipping on hot chocolate instead of doing homework.

Hoboken and Jersey City elect new mayors

Because Hoboken’s recent nonpartisan general election ended without any candidate receiving a majority of votes (typically 51%), the city held a runoff election.

Cracking the code of Hypersonic Flight

Today, it takes 15 hours to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles. But what if that time could be shortened? What if crossing half the planet only takes one hour?

What’s happening with New Jersey and SNAP?

On October 31, New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency (effective November 1 at 12 a.m.) because of the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. 

Why you should donate to food banks

Because of the federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been suspended. Without the SNAP benefits, it’s difficult or impossible for many to obtain the necessary nutritional assistance they need.