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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.

Interfaith Summit

The incredible diversity of the Stevens community was illuminated in this year’s Winter Interfaith Summit. Held in Gateway North on December 10, the Summit wasn’t just another meeting; it was a showcase of the diverse beliefs on campus.

SNAP’s recent updates affect millions of Americans in program

The month of November brought about many significant updates to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The month began with delays to funding being procured by those in the program due to the government shutdown and actions in the Supreme Court.

Government shutdown causes an economic data blackout

From October 1 to November 12, the U.S. faced the longest government shutdown in its history. Most federal agencies during this time frame remained non-operational, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and releasing data regarding labor economics and statistics.

Federal stance on AI regulation

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) race has only just begun, and companies, regardless of industry or size, are all working to adapt their systems and output new technologies.

Stevens participates in Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

Two weeks ago, Stevens organized the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The week consisted of two events — a sandwich-making event on Monday, November 17, and a Hunger and Homelessness Resource Fair on Thursday, November 20.

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?