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The Stute

Should you come here?

Hey! As you can see above, my name is Audrey, and I am a freshman Business major here at Stevens. I write this column every week, documenting the ups and downs of my freshman experience.

Novelist Rebecca Goldstein visits Stevens to defend philosophy

Why do freshmen at Stevens, most of whom plan to major in engineering, have to read Plato and Descartes? Let me generalize that question: In an age dominated by science and engineering, what is the point of philosophy?

The key to gender equality: men

Are you surprised by this article’s title? I sure hope so.

 

As an immediate disclaimer: this isn’t meant to usurp or downplay the efforts women have put and continue to put towards the feminist cause.

Tips for the auto show and the road

One of my favorite annual events is happening right now in the city: The New York Auto Show. Going from April 14-23, it’s about the only time I can meet with a bunch of motor heads/road addicts/whatever you want to call us in a city that’s increasingly notorious for its difficult driving conditions and high cost of car ownership.

In regards to the naming of the Gateway Complex

The petition led by Andy Waldron regarding why the Gateway Building was named after Greg Gianforte has developed a lot of controversy, and understandably so.

ESC Unity

On Wednesday, April 19 the Ethnic Student Council, in unison with 7 of Stevens’ ethnic clubs — Black Students Union, Chinese Student Association, FAST, Indian Undergraduate Association, Korean Students Association, Latin American Association, and Stevens Irish Association kicked of their annual “Unity” week with their Unity Carnival.

Pressure decreasing

Everyone everywhere is trying to get from point A to point B faster. It’s been a constant struggle throughout history: horses, trains, cars, planes – just to name a few.