Moving into a dorm as a freshman in college is probably one of the most chaotic experiences someone can have. Between the countless RAs, Orientation Leaders willing to load your belongings out of the car at a speed unknown to man, and going to the Howe Center to check in while 400 other people are doing the same, moving in isn’t the most calming experience.
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26 fraternities and four sororities that make up Stevens’ undergraduate Greek life assembled on Schaefer and Humphreys lawns’ on Wednesday to give away freebies, display their letters, highlight their accomplishments, and introduce interested members of the student body to the possibilities that come with joining Greek life.
The Hands Free Segway, in its various incarnations, is a very popular fad currently being paraded across countless Vines and Instagram accounts.
I write this on my fourth day of classes, and am reminded of a time last year when I sent an email to former Editor-in-Chief (and current “Senioritis” columnist) Joseph Brosnan.
Nestled in the back of Hoboken (translation: you have to walk a bit further than Washington Street) is a tiny gem of an Italian deli that knows how to make a mean sandwich.
Please let me preface this with a sincere apology to the newly formed Stevens Career Center. I am just really shaken up and frustrated with the current standing of the former Office of Cooperative Education, which was my primary reason for staying at Stevens.
Students new to Stevens Institute of Technology were bombarded with a multitude of icebreakers, presentations, and activities during Orientation. Amidst the fun and play, the Stevens Honor Board welcomed freshmen into the Stevens Honor System at an Induction Ceremony on the steps of Walker Gymnasium last Thursday.
Over the summer I attended a meeting of the Breakthrough Institute, a think tank that challenges conventional green thinking. What appeals to me most about Breakthrough is its optimism, which motivates activism better than pessimism and is warranted by human progress.
From consoling struggling students in his office to organizing events that help students relieve stress and be active citizens on campus, Kenneth Nilsen, dean of students at the Undergraduate Student Life is here to make sure that students are open to the full freshman experience.
I had the pleasure of speaking to the Coordinator of Student Life, Chris Shemanski. I’m sure many readers, myself included, are skeptical as to what a “Coordinator of Student Life” does on campus, as well as how they feel about campus life.