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Another new beginning

Being able to say that I have officially completed my first semester of college is surreal to me.  Even though I knew this would happen, up until these past few weeks I was in disbelief of how far I had come.

Backdoors in the spotlight

I was pleasantly surprised to see recent Stevens graduate Marques Brownlee in the Democratic debate on January 17. He, along with other prominent YouTubers, recorded questions for the debate. 

THE LIST: Winter Again? Snow Problem!

You have every right to cringe at that headline. But that’s the kind of cabin fever you get when you’re snowed in after a week of “back to normalcy.”

News flash: we’re still human

At the end of every year for almost two decades, science book agent John Brockman poses a provocative question to a bunch of smarty-pants, including scientists, philosophers, and journalists.

So you want to learn how to code?

In the insanely competitive world of finance and technology, it is absolutely essential to make yourself stand out to employers with your skills.

A formal apology

Over the course of this semester, I am sure I have upset and pissed off a number of people on campus.

Union Square holiday shops

Tis the season for tons of tourists to descend upon the city to find their fill of holiday cheer, and though we only reside a stone’s throw away, I recommend joining them at least once.

Where’d the time go?

I honestly can’t believe that this is the last week of classes for the semester.  It feels like yesterday I was moving into my dorm and starting a new chapter here. 

Why I Celebrate Winter Solstice

For this pre-holiday issue of The Stute, I’m reprinting an edited version of an essay I originally wrote 15 years ago for The New York Times.