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The Stute

Why Gradarius (and technology for schoolwork in general) sucks

If you ask any freshman who’s currently taking calculus how the homework is, they’ll probably mention a site called “Gradarius.” While the way to pronounce the name is debated among some students (some say grade-arius, others gruh-darius, or still others gra-doodle) there’s one common theme among opinions: it sucks.

Can psychiatry heal itself?

Just a few decades ago, psychiatry’s reputation was surging. Biological theories of and treatments for the brain, notably drugs like Thorazine, lithium, Valium, and Prozac, were displacing Freudian psychobabble and transforming psychiatry into a truly scientific discipline.

Select sites temporarily restricted on Stevens network

Stevens continues to survive off of the temporary ‘Skyline’ Wi-Fi network established by the Division of Information Technology. This network was created in the wake of the summer ransomware attack that left campus nonoperational for an extended duration.

Search committee created for new Alumni Office executive

Friday, July 12 was Jennifer A. McDonough’s last day as an administrator at Stevens. McDonough officially joined the Stevens community as the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations (VPDAE) only seven months prior on January 14.

Climate change, our common catastrophe

Climate change is the great equalizer; it is the one issue that will truly impact every human on earth in the coming decades.

What’s in an introduction

Everyone knows the standard introduction around here. Name, major, where are you from, and a fun fact. I have the same set of responses that anyone who’s had a class with me — or any place with introductions — has heard.