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Growing pains

Last week, we received a Letter to the Editor concerning the Registrar and some of their processes. I’d like to add my thoughts on the subject to bring attention to some issues that I’ve heard from others and experienced myself.

Why the budget deal is nothing to celebrate

The budget deal passed by Congress in December reduces spending cuts, addresses sexual assault in the military, and prevents a government shutdown for at least two years.

Unexpectedly present

There are a lot of things I never really thought I’d do. If you told me when I was a freshman that one day I would write for The Stute, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Things I don’t quite get about Stevens

I love eating at Pierce Dinning Hall – every day we have the same things to eat. Now don’t get me wrong, some of these things are good and healthy, like pizza, which is a vegetable.

End-of-Science meme infects website for eggheads

In 1997 a website where scientists, journalists and other eggheads—or Edgeheads—chitchat about science-related stuff called Edge.org asked me to participate in a debate about my book The End of Science.

The Beginning of the End

On Tuesday, I got a text message wishing me good luck on the first day of my last semester. The beginning of the end.

Stop and smell the roses

Well, the holidays are gone and we’re getting back to our routines. Different schedules and new people keep things interesting, but underneath it all, not that much has changed.

In 2014, resolve to believe in free will!

A new year has begun, which means it’s time to brood over past failures and vow to improve ourselves: I will be less judgmental with my kids and more romantic with my girlfriend.

Things I don’t quite get about Stevens

Dear Administration:
There are some things I do not quite get about Stevens. Like why we are trying to increase our admissions to new heights.