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Fleeting time

Right across the river, I’m reminded how fast time passes. In the city, everything is changing all the time and too quickly for most people.

Barbie (the movie): what it means to be alive

Fine, I’ll talk about it! The Barbie Movie came out this summer and it took girls by storm. No one has specifically asked me to write a column about this, but I feel like it would be wrong not to discuss my thoughts at some point.

Acknowledging the need for empathy in a time of crisis

On Monday, October 9, President Farvardin sent a school-wide email that I found very disappointing. It was sent as a timely response to the recently declared war in Israel, urging students to “foster kindness, support and appreciation for others and to model inclusivity and compassion” and directing them towards available mental health support resources.

Storytelling through the looking glass of genetics

As we look in the mirror and find our father’s eyes or our mother’s nose, what similarities persist through generations, and how do the unique ways we animate identical traits tell our story?

Bring back the anchor

Hi there, reader! If you don’t know me, my name is Kevin Castner Jr. I am, amongst
other things, the Archives Liaison for The Stute.

Sustainable fashion and red flags

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you are contributing to fast fashion. There are so many different online influencers saying different things regarding what qualifies as fast fashion, and what popular brands may be exploiting labor.

The birthday dilemma

The last time I wrote, I danced around the question of happiness. That was a discussion of fulfillment and the idea that frustrating tasks are worth it for an overarching goal.

Breaking news: alternative fairy tales

Recently, in the far southwest part of northeastern Hoboken, there has been a series of various strange events that have been occurring, featuring talking animals, sorcery, and the occult.

Wait, is there an exam this week?

Do you happen to have essays, presentations, and quizzes all due this or next week? As freshmen, we are starting to get into the intensive part of our semesters, where we may have two or more exams in one week, followed by multiple assignments to complete.