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We made a movie

In our ongoing conquest to be the premier producer and distributor of all forms of media, Off the Press has decided to create our first full feature film, but we ran into some obstacles.

Recyclable vs. biodegradable vs. compostable

What is recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable all at once? Literally nothing! 

The true meanings of these three words are often misunderstood and they are all labeled as being eco-friendly alternatives that are equivalent to each other.

10 Things I hate about the MoMA

Yes, this is meant to mimic the notorious dialogue from the movie, Ten Things I Hate About You, a perfect example of the cultural nostalgic zeitgeist that longs for 90s romantic comedies (minus the DVDs and cis-white cast).

“Can I still listen to Kanye?”

On October 3, 2022, Kanye West wore a “White Lives Matter” shirt to his Paris Fashion Week event, a phrase that the Anti-Defamation League categorizes as a hate statement.

The Squirrels

You’ve seen them, we love them, we’ve seen them, and you love them: the Squirrels of Stevens. But are they doing the best they could?

Don’t be too hard on yourself

A few months ago, I was at the peak of my sustainability journey. It’s not that I have stopped caring about the environment, but I realized that instantly eliminating all plastic from my life is depriving myself of too many things at once.

The Meaning of Quantum Entanglement

I have a tendency to sleepwalk through my days, performing tasks automatically: roll out of bed, eat cereal with banana slices, teach freshman humanities class.

Q: How do I fix my sleep schedule?

Claire: 

College is a rough time for sleep, especially at an academically rigorous school like Stevens. Still, a good sleep schedule is key to staying focused and doing well in all of your classes.

Finding my passion

As important as art is to me now, I do not think it was this way my whole life. Yes, I am one of the kids who loved arts and crafts and even doodled everywhere since I could first remember.