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Internet anonymity and lack of online etiquette

A small change of pace. Rather than talking about topics at Stevens, I will broaden my scope for this editorial.

Let’s talk about the internet.

I Love Stevens

If your name is Steven, I apologize for the confusion: I don’t think I’ve met you (or anyone named Steven yet), but I am simply in love with our beautiful university!

War Is Our Most Urgent Problem. Let’s Solve It

Is there a more urgent problem in the world today than war? And when I say “war,” I mean also militarism, the culture of war, the armies, arms, industries, policies, plans, propaganda, prejudices, rationalizations that make lethal group conflict not only possible but also likely.

Pull up a chair by the Hearth

Some do not see this as an e-sport, and some barely see this game as a MMO, but Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is taking over the gaming world by storm.

A time to reflect

Over a decade ago, you had your first day of school. You got up early and hopped on a bus or in your mom’s ’95 Plymouth and fell asleep en route to kindergarten.

They are doing their best

It is the beginning of a new academic year here at Stevens. There are more Freshmen than ever before, classes are already bustling with eager new students, and already, The Office of Residence Life is upsetting the populace.

Ask for the pickles…

A big welcome to the Class of 2018! By now, the majority of you have either settled into the meal plan, are burning through your Duckbills, or have adjusted to feeding yourself, also known as a combination of irresponsible food choices and mostly eating out.

I Usually Resist Tribalism, But I’m So Proud of Stevens Students!

I lack the tribalism gene. I don’t identify strongly, emotionally, with clusterings of people, whether nation, hometown, religion, ethnic group, profession or sports team (although long ago I endured the horror of being a Mets fan).

Burden of Tomorrow

When you first came to Stevens, undoubtedly to some extent, you looked up to the senior class with wonder and awe.