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Hoboken’s historic 250th anniversary Memorial Day Parade

With May on the horizon, Hoboken city officials are gearing up for the city’s annual Memorial Day parade, but this year, there’s a twist: In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday this year, the Memorial Day Parade is looking to be bigger and better than ever.

The Hudson River fish are now mostly safe to eat

Due to the declining amounts of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the water of the Hudson River, the New York State Department of Health has now declared that catching and eating fish from the River is now mostly safe, with pregnant women and children under 15—the “Sensitive Population”—able to eat up to one 8-ounce meal a month of striped bass, and the general population is able to eat up to four meals a month.

Entertainment Committee’s TechFest 2026 with Rachel Chinouriri

On April 8, as the end of the spring semester approached, Stevens Entertainment Committee (EC) hosted the highly anticipated musical event to kick off the summer festivities: TechFest 2026

Each year, the student-run Entertainment Committee works to coordinate a memorable event filled with fun activities, performances from students, and top musicians.

House passes aviation act

This past week, the House passed the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. The bill was introduced on February 21, 2026, as a response to the collision that took place in January 2025 between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk that killed all 67 passengers on board both aircraft.

Holding Stevens Accountable

About a year ago, students organized with the hopes of holding Stevens accountable to divest its endowment from companies or investments that are or have violated international law and human rights.

Coachella 2026: Out with the new, in with the old

This year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brought together an unexpected but well-balanced blend of iconic veterans and today’s rising stars.

U.S.-Israeli War on Iran

On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran, resulting in the death of the Supreme Leader and other top Iranian officials.