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Dr. Lindsey Cormack, a HASS political science professor, wanted to capture how something as ordinary as headphone usage might be shaping the way we interact with one another.

Lunch awaits. Your friends are nowhere to be found. Walking down Wittpenn Walk, you are tasked with deciding between Pierce Dining Hall or ordering online on Grubhub.

The modern landscape of masculinity is being redefined, giving rise to the “performative male.” Suddenly, the men you see are drinking iced matcha lattes with oat milk, listening to Beabadoobee with their wired headphones, carrying a canvas tote bag that holds feminist poems written by Sylvia Plath, and dangling Labubus on the belt buckles of their barrel jeans.

When people talk about asking for help, the advice often feels predictable: be polite, be clear about what you need, and be grateful for whatever assistance you receive.

The first month of classes coming to a close has us all checking our syllabi to see that it’s time to lock in for our upcoming exams and quizzes.

Studying for classes, is it all work, no play at Stevens? Here are a few hacks from fellow ducks to get through or improve your study routine:

• “Cramming before the test.

As new freshmen navigate their first weeks of college, the future might seem like a mix of uncertainty and excitement. Many students often wonder what lies ahead in their academic journeys and whether they’ll be able to balance the responsibilities and challenges that come along with this critical time of their lives.

Whether you are an incoming freshman or a returning Stevens Duck, there are so many ways to get involved in student life at Stevens while still doing what you love.

The first few weeks of college often feel like stepping into a new world. New buildings, unfamiliar faces, and long walks back to a quiet dorm.