For the majority of us, May 13th signifies the mere conclusion of another academic term and the eventuality of the next. It prefaces the relief that arrives from a job well done and probably won't be looked back upon with any real scrutiny or sentimental feeling.
Editor's Note: Matt is writing today's column from this past Wednesday at Senior Design Day. According to him, his secondary Senior Design project was a means to write words in the past that can be read in the future. The technology seems dubious, but according to him the science is sound.
Tradition is of the utmost importance to an organization. It gives the organization its character and purpose, and differentiates it from its peers. Stevens has many traditions; however few are more influential to the development of the school than its Honor System.
I think the worst kept secret in the political world was made official today with veteran Republican Senator Arlen Specter switching his party affiliation to become a Democrat. To me, this is more of a survival tactic played by the senator since he was more than likely going to lose the upcoming Republican primary for the 2010 election.
Ladies (for the small population there is at Stevens) and (many) gentlemen, here we are. The final week of classes is complete, and this is the final Mind of a Freshman I will be writing. It has been a great two semesters writing for The Stute, no matter how many times I have come upon writer's block.
In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission is allowed to penalize broadcasters for the use of fleeting expletives during public programs before 10 p.m. The case between the FCC and Fox Television Stations, Inc.
For the final restaurant review of the year, I wanted to do something big. I wanted to go to a fancy restaurant (maybe one where I could wear my big boy pants). However, probably like the rest of you, the end of school is a double edged sword. While you may be jumping for joy that the end of the school year is at hand, the home stretch isn't always that easy.
Dear Editor, As a student at Stevens Institute of Technology I have become an adopted citizen of Hoboken. Not only does Stevens offer a world class education, it also offers one of the best cities in the country to live. However, the affordability of Stevens residents has been put in jeopardy by the recent 47% tax increase caused by the City Councils failure to pass a budget.
My name is Stanley Timms and I am a Stevens Shuttle Driver that works the 1PM - 6PM shift. After reading the article 'Stevens Shuttle: Poor Transportation' in the April 24th edition submitted by Ms. Ceceila Williams, I was speechless. Let me say that this assessment of the shuttle service is misleading and extremely lopsided, and I'm here to present a counterpoint.
I am beginning to lose faith in the Honor System. I take the Honor System very seriously, as all Stevens students should, but I have recently noticed more and more of my peers who do not. Over the past several weeks, I have witnessed so many Honor violations in my classes.
When I was a lad, counterculture types plastered their VW bugs and buses with the slogan "Question Authority." That's the final lesson I imparted to my "Science and Media" class this week - and that I'll dwell on in this column. All of us, and especially you young folks out there, should question authority, including the authority of science.