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Starring… Paul Reilly

Paul Reilly, originally from Hawthorne, NJ, is a freshman leaning towards Chemical Engineering. He is particularly interested in pursuing this major because of his interests in math and science from a young age, and he also took AP Chemistry in high school, as well as Chem 1 and 2 while at Stevens.

A decade of horse armor

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion had its 10th birthday over spring break. Bethesda Game Studios’ followup to their 2002 Morrowind introduced voiced characters and brought greater balance between combat styles (as well as removing spears, never to be seen again).

NY summer starts early

In New York, spring weather typically begins in late April, but the weather these past few weeks makes most people believe spring and summer have begun early.

Bagel Showdown

Everybody has their own opinion of what makes a great bagel, and it’s certainly not my job to convince you that round white bread with a hole in the middle is not even close.

Tom Clancy’s The Division – Full Review

Being a busy senior, I did not anticipate now putting nearly 3 days worth of game time into this. Finally putting the game down during spring break because it is patching, I can share with you some insights on what make this game good and bad.

Men in skirts, oh my!

No, it’s not an April Fools joke, I’ve actually got something more serious for you guys this week. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, fashion is much more than what you wear.

Student spotlight: Mary Stack

Mary Stack is a 23-year-old biomedical engineering major who is originally from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She is a member of Alpha Eta Mu Beta, the Biomedical Engineering Honor Society, and she conducts polymer research to help aid in bone regrowth.

DROWNing in weak crypto

Until 2000, restrictions were placed on cryptographic products developed in the US. Throughout the Cold War, encryption technology (techniques, equipment, and software) was classified as “Materials and Miscellaneous Articles” on the United States Munitions List.

When critical thinking backfires

Don’t always believe what scientists and other authorities tell you! Be skeptical! Think critically! That’s what I tell students, and some learn the lesson all too well.

Revisiting the musical landscape of Snarky Puppy’s Sylva

With the release of the excellent “Family Dinner Volume 2” and a recent Grammy win for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, it’s a good time to revisit Snarky Puppy’s landmark 2015 release, Sylva