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Why the GOP could turn the environment into a winning issue

Over the past few election cycles, the Republican Party has mostly ceded the issue of environmental policy to the Democrats. To understand why, the views of Conservatives on this issue must be summarized: First, Republican politicians do not necessarily believe that the environment is of supreme importance, and two, many leaders would rather pay attention to issues that they think are more relevant or important to their constituents.

Meditating during a pandemic

This morning I clicked a Zoom link and joined an online mindfulness session led by my friend and Stevens colleague Lindsey Swindall.

TikTok’s influence on popular music

The power of the platform leads to a creator and fan interaction that allows for artists to put out their work, and TikTok creators to reinvent and highlight to reach a wider range of people. In such, TikTok is a powerful tool for a musician to use, as their music can be featured in new ways to millions of viewers, all at little or no expense to them.

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The Hudson River restaurant debate

Ah, the ages-old debate: New Jersey or New York for Italian food?

A strong stance either way can be fighting words on both sides of the Hudson River.

I was the real life Emily in Paris…

Netflix’s new original series Emily in Paris features the adorable Lily Collins as an account manager at a Chicago-based marketing firm.

Does the President own the economy?

We live in an age where the presidency takes on an almost imperial presence. The sheer size of the federal government, the President’s ubiquitous image, and the American people’s faith in the continuous march of democracy in the U.S.

Duo to Add More Authentication to MyStevens

In a move that literally no one liked nor understood, all students trying to log into their MyStevens, Canvas, or Office 365 accounts will now have to complete Duo’s iron-clad multi-factor authentication before gaining access to their valuable data.