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The Stute is ... What's yours? our religion... he tute Friday, February 7, 2014 Twww.TheStute.com Star-LedgerS provided on campus compliments of The Stute. Volume CXI, Issue 18 Inside Can science and faith coexist? this First ever Stevens Veritas Forum hosted on Wednesday Issue: by FRANKIE GUARINI It was Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 9:00 Opinion p.m., and a full capacity Babbio Center 122 – it -The Jitsky Post- was the first-ever Veritas The State of the Union Forum at Stevens Institute Address: hope and of Technology, and the change meets reality topic at hand could not be more controversial: can Did any of you watch the faith and science coexist? State of the Union address last Latin for “truth,” week? Don’t worry if you didn’t the Veritas Forum is an as it was a shrinking... event held at universities Full op-ed on page 4 across the United States to explore life’s most -Op Ed- difficult questions and thus seek truth in. The Who has it tougher? stage was set (literally) for Often when on campus, I hear a discussion on the night’s students discussing how difficult topic, two cushioned their majors are. Some say, “bio- chairs, microphones, and medical engineers have to take a spotlight prepared not organic chemistry and calculus unlike “60 Minutes.” To four.” Others say engineers have the right was Dr. Hans to take... Halvorson, professor Full op-ed on page 7 of philosophy and mathematics at Princeton LiAna Curry -Scientific Curmudgeon- University and to the left Students and faculty alike gather at Stevens' first Veritas Forum to hear Dr. Hans Halvorson, a professor of mathematics and philosophy at Princeton University speak. Expert visits Stevens to was the moderator of the Forum, Professor Gary The first question of against the scientific data beliefs remained intact the question on whether distinguish cybersecurity Dobbins. the night was about Dr. that our world revolves despite his numerous and science and religion can hype from reality The Stevens Christian Halvorson’s worldview, around. “The right attitude continuing revisions made coexist is identifying the I am a cyberwar skeptic. Fellowship, co-sponsors which is essentially what [that many believe],” to his worldview as science main cultural and societal When U.S. officials and defense of the event with the a person believes in and began Dr. Halvorson, “is continues to explain more problems that currently contractors warn of the looming Stevens Philosophy Club his or her dispositions. to wipe the slate clean and as the years pass; “Do the exist. Among them is the threat of cyberattacks from China, and the College of Arts Dr. Halvorson explained let science tell you what to second experiment,” urged tremendous power that Iran and terrorist groups, I get & Letters, submitted that worldviews are often believe.” For Dr. Halvorson, Dr. Halvorson, explaining scientists have been given suspicious. These... questions to be asked inherited when we are this idea is implausible, for that if the default position by society, permitted to Full op-ed on page 2 by Professor Dobbins barely ten years old. “That’s it is equally as narrow as the that God does not exist is state that there was no to Dr. Halvorson for the not a bad thing,” remarked converse, letting religion accepted without review of designer of this world, majority of the Forum. Dr. Halvorson, as today’s tell you what to believe other claims to the contrary, period. Through another WORLD NEWS Students were also asked culture is pluralistic, and only. A Christian man then such belief would be question asked to him (if to submit questions, some he believes that it is every engulfed in the empirical irrational without further he can make unbiased truth Last native Klallam of which would be asked person’s responsibility to sciences almost daily, Dr. testing. speaker, Hazel L. near the Forum’s end. see if one’s beliefs hold up Halvorson’s core Christian One key component of See FAITH, page 6 Sampson, dies at 103

PORT ANGELES, Wash. Chess Club hosts first event this semester Students develop app to suit (AP) — The last person to have spoken the Klallam language needs of medical employees from birth and the eldest... Full story on page 10 by JULIA TSAOUSSIS Case Competition conducted by the Cordis Corporation, It’s got a relaxing name, a subsidiary of the popular SAC Capital ex-trader but the creators of this app pharmaceutical firm Johnson convicted of insider put quite a lot of hard work & Johnson that manufactures trading into it. It will take such effort global interventional medical to keep up with the explosive devices. It is based in NEW YORK (AP) — A for- markets of mobile apps and Bridgewater Township, New mer SAC Capital Advisors port- medicine, and SPA joins the Jersey. folio manager was convicted dichotomy quite nicely. As of now, the app is not Thursday of helping the company The Strategic Pricing Aid yet available to the public owned by billionaire Steven A. (SPA) phone application was and is only available on iOS, Cohen earn more than a... developed by a team of three but with the grant and other Full story on page 11 aspiring Stevens students: financial and developmental a computer science major, aid from Cordis, the team Vania Nettleford ’15, and hopes to expand their service SPORTS biomechanical engineering onto other well-known majors Ruchika Sharma platforms. 21 teams, 102 student- ’14 and Jen Trinh ’13. Each This project also athletes earn Empire 8 team member provided her exemplifies the prominence Fall Academic Honors expertise in both programming of female scientists and and medical nuances to create engineers studying at Stevens SSI - The Empire 8 Confer- an all-encompassing app to and the works they produce ence released its President’s List Joseph A. Brosnan best suit the needs of hospital for the real world ahead. recipients and All-Academic President of the Stevens Chess Club A.J. Mendonez and former president Palash Mehta, test each other in a employees. The app serves Recently, Stevens was Teams today for the Fall 2013 friendly match of chess. to expedite the purchase of awarded a $550,000 grant semester and 21 teams as well... invaluable medical devices from the National Science Full story on page 12 by JOSEPH A. BROSNAN persons could either watch were played. There was for time-sensitive measures Foundation on the basis of in awe at two seasoned the regular, standard involved in the hustle-and- such prominence by women Jacobus Hall was players go head to head chess matches, the ones bustle of work in hospitals in STEM at the university, 27th-ranked men’s abuzz with the sound of in a timed, regular game everyone knows about and laboratories. and the SPA team shows tennis set for 13-14 silent contemplation and of chess, or could play and most associate “Sales reps typically exemplary progress of that season rapid gestures on Friday, against a member of the with chess, one person use lots and lots of Excel idea. January 31. The Stevens club who would lightly versus another. But there documents to keep track “We look forward to SSI - The 27th nationally Chess Club hosted its coach them in strategy as was also another style, of internal product pricing, the development of this ranked Stevens Institute of first official event of the they made moves. somewhat less known, and this information updates application and other products Technology Men’s tennis team is semester, dubbed the Additionally, to those called Bughouse. This frequently,” remarked of brilliant students that could coming off their most successful “Introductory Event." not playing any timed game variant applies all Nettleford, who studies help the medical industry,” season in program history... The event, which matches, there was also of the rules of chess, programming at Stevens. noted Lisa Mancato, a Full story on page 12 was aimed mostly at food and drink, pizza and but is played with two “We’re talking about representative for Cordis and gathering interest in soda respectively, available boards and four players thousands of lines. We judge o the competition. “I Opinion: 2-4, 7 the club, also provided to all in attendance. total. Two players are decided to host all that data in believe that great success a friendly environment “We had a good turnout,” on one team and will the cloud, and then we created can arise from the work of FUNNIEs: 5 in which students at said A.J. Mendonez, pass over the pieces an app which pulled from that Stevens students.” CAmpus news: 6 Stevens could test their current President of the they defeat from their data anytime an update was There you have it, Stevens. FEATURes : 8-9 mettle against each other Chess Club, “we had opponent to their partner, made.” Whether you’re headed for World News: 10-11 on the chessboard. Of around 20 people show up. who is directly next to Though SPA began the pharmaceutical realm course, the games were I really thought that the them. Instead of moving development only a few or not, we’re all going to Sports: 12 not all serious, timed, five pizzas were going to a piece, the partner can months ago, this app has great leave this school helping the matches. In fact, quite a last though. Next time, I’ll choose to place down a potential to be successful world with convenience and few students came just remember to order more.” captured piece, with a – so successful that it has achievement, as the SPA team to learn how the game At the event, two already won a $2,000 grant already has. The world is was played. Interested different styles of chess See CHESS, page 6 prize from the reputable already looking forward to it. 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-The Scientific Curmudgeon- -The Stute Smackdown- Expert visits Stevens to distinguish Average WWE shows, ROH cybersecurity hype from reality recognized, and no more Punk? by JOHN HORGAN cut through the haze of "how to protect ourselves of the preceding reasons, television shows or in any hype, classification and and our families from a has to do with the plans public forum for that mat- I am a cyberwar skep- technical jargon obscur- new type of danger." that WWE had for Punk ter. To have an entire ar- tic. When U.S. officials ing the issue of cyber- Published by Oxford for this year’s WrestleMa- ticle featuring interviews and defense contrac- security. That's why I University Press, their nia. These plans were to with former and current tors warn of the loom- welcome the new book book takes the form of have CM Punk face on-air ROH talent and its co- ing threat of cyberattacks "Cybersecurity and Cy- a Q&A, with sections authority figure and real- founder, Gave Sapolsky, from China, Iran and ter- berwar: What Everyone exploring "How It All life COO Triple H as the is a tremendous milestone rorist groups, I get suspi- Needs to Know", by Pe- Works", "Why It Mat- culmination of the “The for WWE and the way it cious. These claims re- ter W. Singer and Allan ters", and "What Can We Authority vs. CM Punk” acknowledges the rest of mind me too much of the Friedman, scholars at the Do?". Singer and Fried- storyline. Whatever the the professional wrestling fear-mongering that drove Brookings Institution, a man acknowledge that FRANKIE "CHOPS" reason(s), CM Punk is no industry. Of course, the the nuclear arms race prominent think tank. many companies stand GUARINI longer in WWE at this other potential reason for when I became a journal- While explaining why to benefit by whipping time, which does incite this article could be that ist in the early 1980s. they wrote their book, up fears of cyberattacks. Sophomore Art & Technology much excitement in WWE WWE.com is very much On the other hand, ex- Singer and Friedman "The rise in cybersecurity and Science & Technology because storylines and a syndicated area within perts whom I trust, such state that "no issue has as an issue has gone hand Studies Double Major plans for individual super- the company, as articles as Dave Farber, a comput- emerged so rapidly in im- in hand with a boom in stars are even more prone and features on said web- er scientist and pioneer portance as cybersecurity. the number of companies Just a week from the to changing than they site are far more liberal of the internet, assure me And yet there is no issue trying to make money Royal Rumble pay-per- were before his departure. and comprehensive than that cyberthreats, while so poorly understood." from it." view (PPV) being re- Punk’s contract was to ex- the history portrayed on exaggerated by parties Singer and Friedman hope Between 2001 and moved, there has been a pire in July of this year. television. In keeping with with ulterior motives, are that by educating the pub- 2012, the number of firms tremendous amount of Taking a step back from a positive mindset, with a all too real. lic, they will promote a lobbying Congress on cy- news and activity on the the CM Punk saga, WWE. “grain of salt,” I certainly I'm always on the look- more constructive, inclu- professional wrestling com published a fasci- hope that this changes the out for sources that can sive conversation about See INTERNET, page 4 front, especially in the nating article today ad- dynamic of WWE, living WWE. Perhaps the most dressing the influence of less in its own bubble and notable of all is the de- independent professional acknowledging the exis- parture of CM Punk from wrestling organization tence of other players, ma- WWE. No, this is not a Ring of Honor (ROH). jor or not, in its industry. “work,” (a storyline por- ROH is not as popular or Alas, onto actual WWE trayed as real) or at least mainstream as WWE, but television. This week, I don’t believe so for the is an organization that not WWE programming was time being. Almost im- only continues to entertain okay in its entirety. How- mediately after the Royal today, but has played a ever, amid the general Rumble event, Punk told pivotal role in developing average and “filler” na- Vince McMahon (real-life many of the current stars tures of both Raw and Chairman of the WWE) that are in WWE today. SmackDown, there were that he was simply "going The article highlights how some excellent individual home". current WWE superstars points that stood out from Now, as I stated before, like Seth Rollins, Antonio the overall quality of the I am unsure if this is an Cesaro, and Daniel Bryan shows. intricate storyline entirely, have made an impact in First, this past Friday, but I am almost certain ROH and how ROH has SmackDown opened with it is not. The consensus helped these superstars, The Shield members dis- from those who work with and many others not in playing some dissention, Punk, his past with the WWE, become the profes- as Dean Ambrose ques- WWE, and an interview sional wrestlers they are tioned Roman Reigns' conducted with Punk one today. superiority complex as night before the Royal While this may not the best member of The Rumble with MMAFight- seem significant at face Shield. Reigns rebutted ing.com indicate that he value, this particular ar- that he was unapologetic is “burnt out” from the ticle is a huge point of conerning throwing him business, needs rest, and intrigue. WWE has a his- out, and Seth Rollins soon does not have much pas- tory – one that continues acted as mediator, getting sion for it at this time. An- today – of not addressing The Shield on the same other factor in this mix, its competitors (ROH, Im- accounting for the latter pact Wrestling, etc.) on its See WWE, page 7 THE STUTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 PAGE 3 -Senioritis- Campus Pulse Snow mercy - getting tired of winter Roving Reporter: I was raised in a house that days off from school, but I’m get- loved snow. My mom teaches first ting tired of shoveling the drive- “What are your plans for Valentine's grade, and as it turns out, grade way and chopping at ice after I school teachers love snow days arrive home from my night class- Day?" just as much as we did when we es. Sometimes, I tell myself it’s were in grade school. She always not the snow that bothers me, but gets very excited whenever there’s the ice. Realistically, it’s neither. a day off from school, and it was What’s really bothering me is the easy to get wrapped up in that ex- fact that it keeps happening. citement as a kid. HOWIE ALLEN I love the snow, but even I think Now I find more and more peo- that this is getting to be a bit much. ple that just plain hate snow. Sure, Senior Mechanical As much as I love having the day there were always those who con- Engineering Major off from school and playing in the sidered snow “bad weather” when snow, the fact that I seem to be I was younger, but I just assumed the past few weeks. There was perpetually shoveling snow and "I'll find out "Fantasizing about that these people were the minor- heavy snow, but we couldn’t have playing catch-up with class work is February 13" the number 25." ity. After I came to Stevens, I slow- gotten more than two feet each starting to bother me. I’m a Teach- ly began to notice that lots of peo- time. No one who lives in a dorm ing Assistant for a Design 2 class -Gian Franco -Zachary Job ple hated when it snowed. or an apartment has to shovel their on Wednesday nights that has only To be honest, this confused me sidewalks, so I have to wonder met once. And my Monday after- slightly. What is there to hate? what people don’t like about it. noon class has only had one class Sure, while normally there’s the As someone living at home, on as well. Granted, we’re only four potential freezing to death or star- the other hand, I find myself be- weeks into the semester, but miss- vation from blizzards, but I’m talk- coming extremely agitated with ing all of these classes isn’t help- ing about the weather we’ve had the weather. Sure, it’s fun having ing my already severe Senioritis.

-Studying Abroad- "Sit at home and "Half off candy at CVS." Benenuti a Firenze - Welcome to Florence play Titanfall." -Brianna Sandone by ROSA MELILLO didn’t even bother to start them this problem, and I always give -Alex Kopytskiy until the day they were due. them the same advice. “Just do it,” There have been many times More than that, I notice that this I tell them, “Worst case scenario: in my life when I wanted to do tendency extends outside of aca- You wind up where you are now.” something, but never did. I’m sure demia to my personal life. I know Many of them counter with “It’s it has happened to many of you. I could have made more friends fine” or “I wasn’t really interest- Whenever I examine the reason I my freshman year if I had mere- ed”, but some even go so far as to never did something, I am almost ly reached out to them. I know I counter with a simple “I’m just be- always met with the same answer could have been on Co-op if I had ing lazy.” – I didn’t even begin. In a few rare just gone to the office and signed This is something that has got cases, I started and some force be- up. And yet, I didn’t. to change. Some people have this yond my control stopped me from In the case of friends, I even- attitude of “I’m lazy and I know continuing. Even then, the only tually did come around and be- it.” This attitude is not one that "I'm going out on an "*sob*" reason I didn’t continue is because gin reaching out to people, and you should have if you’re going exciting date with -Alfred Mayalu -Joel Oquendo I didn’t want to start over. through that tiny bit of effort I’ve to get ahead in life! Sometimes, my girfriend?" I find that starting something is gotten to know more people than you will have to buckle down and -Bill Capon always the hardest part of any un- I had previously thought possible. work hard. Sometimes you’ll have -Charles Kramer -Gary Aramini dertaking. Once the door is open, In the case of Co-op, however, I to come home at the end of the day it’s easy enough to walk through. never did get around to sending feeling exhausted. But as long as The problem is that before you my resume in or ever asking to be you’re doing what you love, it’s even get there you have to walk put on the Co-op list. I just let the all worth it. towards it. There have been a great whole thing slide, and figured that It all just starts with being mo- many homework assignments that everything would turn out okay. tivated enough to take that first I skipped all together because I I’ve met other people who have step. Date: 2/07 Meaning: In honor of the athletes in Sochi -Technically Speaking-

Comcast, Japan make more attempts at Date: 2/08 Meaning: Empire State universal Wi-Fi Building by TYLER ROMEO customers to convert former allows users to customers even more Wi- their routers into wi-fi have limit-less free Inter- Fi hotspots to connect to In my previous col- hotspots. Both cases hope net that they can use in throughout the nation. Date: 2/09 umn, I discussed "Be- to ease the task of access- half-hour intervals. The However, turning cus- Meaning: Empire State Building Wifi", a new effort in ing the Internet outside of Lite version is limited to tomers' own routers into Barcelona to implement the home. 15 minutes, and can only Wi-Fi hotspots has possi- shared wi-fi, where con- City-wide free wi-fi be used four times a day. ble security implications. sumers could use their is a dream many large Both programs can be While it is not the same neighbors' leftover band- tourist hot spots have used by simply connect- as free Wi-Fi, having a Date: 2/11 width to increase their been hoping to imple- ing to a hotspot and en- large number of hotspots Meaning: Empire State quality of service. Now, ment. Even for residents, tering your email address. makes it convenient for Building two more organizations having universal Inter- For now, the hotspots are Comcast customers to ac- are joining in to make net access is convenient. only available in various cess the Internet on the Internet access easier In NYC, for example, railway stations as well go. And Comcast is not and more available. The the Department of Parks as a number of popular the only company to try Date: 2/12 first is Japan. Following and Recreation launched tourist attractions and and fulfill this dream. Meaning: Empire State Building the success of free Wi-Fi a number of free wi-fi hotels. It is assumed that Companies like Fon in Date: Friday, February 10th Meaning: In honor of the West- programs in Kyoto and hotspots in various pub- if the program becomes Spain, Free Mobile in minster Kennel Club and its 138th Fukuoka, the Japanese lic parks. In Japan, both popular, the number of France, and Karma are Annual WKC All Breed Dog Show government is launch- Kyoto and Fukuoka have locations will be expand- all trying to use individu- ing "Osaka Free Wi-Fi", had free Wi-Fi hotspots ed. als' personal routers to Date: 2/13 Meaning: In honor of in which anyone in the for a while. Now Osaka In the case of Com- increase the number of Valentine’s Day area can access wi-fi in will be the latest city to cast's quest for public 30-minute intervals at no join. There will be two Wi-Fi, things are a bit See WI-FI, page 4 cost. The second organi- separate programs: Osa- more controversial. Com- zation is Comcast, whom ka Free Wi-Fi and Osaka cast's intentions are good: is trying to persuade Free Wi-Fi Lite. [1] The they hope to offer their

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"mischaracterization of to work long and hard to dents in the new Science unsophisticated attacks as “If everything around us makes make sure that data is not Communication program Internet war to full-blown false- corrupted." to emulate. That's why I Continued from page 2 hoods." One example important decisions based on I'm a fan of Singer's bringing him to Stevens of the latter is the claim computerized data, we'll need previous book, Wired For again to talk about his new propagated in 2009 by 60 to work long and hard to make War, a 2009 report on the book on Wednesday, Feb- bersecurity issues surged Minutes and other media military's growing depen- ruary 12, 2014, at 4 p.m., from 4 to 1,489. As spend- outlets that cyber-crimi- sure that data is not corrupted.” dence on drones and other in the Babbio Center. The ing on conventional weap- nals caused power black- -Peter W. Singer and Allan Friedman- robots. In 2009 I brought event is co-sponsored by ons systems has flattened outs in Brazil. scholars at the Brookings Institution Singer to Stevens to give the Stevens Deans' Semi- or declined, defense con- But some cyber-threats a talk. Since then, I have nar Series and the College tractors such as Lockheed are genuine, Singer and relied on him as a source of Arts & Letters. I hope Martin, Boeing and BAE Friedman insist, and as linkage of an ever-wid- internet. in my writings on drones to see you there. have begun aggressively technology evolves, new ening range of devices- This trend could "en- and the ethics of military John Horgan directs the marketing cybersecurity threats will undoubtedly including not just digital able cyberattackers to research. Singer shows Center for Science Writ- products. emerge. Singer and Fried- computers, phones, televi- penetrate far deeper into that a scholar can explore ings, which is part of the Inevitably, the growth man point out that cyber- sions and cameras but also our lives than ever be- a serious, complex issue in College of Arts & Letters. of this "cyber-industrial security efforts will be toilets, thermostats, ex- fore," Singer and Fried- a manner that appeals both This column is adapted complex," Singer and complicated by several ercise bikes, cars, garage man warn. "If everything to experts and to ordinary from one originally pub- Friedman say, has been emerging trends, such as doors, refrigerators and around us makes important folk. lished in his ScientificAm- accompanied by "hype in- the "Internet of Things." anything in which a chip decisions based on com- He's the kind of com- erican.com blog, Cross- flation," ranging from the The phrase refers to the can be embedded—to the puterized data, we'll need municator that I want stu- check." Undergraduate Students

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not have to worry about great idea, very central dinner.” Unfortunately for to campus.” Mehta and Chess all, the pizza ran out fairly Mendonez both agreed Continued from page 1 quick, and some did seem that their previous venue, to dislike the soda choices, Babbio Center 110, was one bottle of Sprite and a little out of the way for few choice exceptions. two bottles of Coke. But new members. “It is pretty awesome,” the food was hardly the Mendonez, and the admitted Nicholas focus of the event, the Chess Club as a whole, Antonov, a freshman, “I chess was. were very hopeful for finally found an excuse Former Stevens Chess the prospects of the new to play chess!” Others Club President, Palash semester. agreed, the event was Mehta, commented on the With a new location, well welcomed. “I was event. “There was a whole and new members, it is really glad there was pizza bunch of new members,” easy to see why. The Chess there,” exclaimed Junior he said, impressed. Club meets every Friday at Alex Thieke, “it allowed “The new venue 5:00 p.m. in the new venue me to keep playing and [Jacobus Lounge] is a of Jacobus Lounge. Attendees play Bughouse, a game variant that pits two teams of two against each other. Joseph A. Brosnan

cultural context.” If the perspective, Dr. Halvorson for Christianity at least, In life, a more Christian speaker, a full audience in Faith Bible were written today, spoke to the history of God is necessary. version [of Christianity] attendance, and pizza and Continued from page 1 Dr. Halvorson posits, the Christianity specifically, “There is a certain may be rejecting another drinks at the end. metaphors and parables acknowledging that “[s] persistent difficulty with version of [it].” The matter At a very basic level, would probably utilize ome of humanity’s greatest basic moral rules,” Dr. of each individual person this event gathered people claims) Dr. Halvorson technology, a hallmark of embarrassments are Halvorson started, “[which adhering to his or her together of vastly different responded by identifying the time period and culture from Christianity,” but is] an indication that we beliefs in harmony with the points of view of the world, another sociocultural the Bible was written in. admired the richness that need external help to enable rest of humanity is perhaps science, and religion. problem: “If [my claims Often a matter of Christianity embodies. our moral shortcomings.” the ultimate ideal. Together they sat are] biased, so will the perspective on both sides in For example, many As the Veritas Forum Dr. Halvorson continued in unison, listening other person who doesn’t the question being discussed philosophers that pioneered began to come to a close, on this matter, saying, respectfully to Professor believe that. We cannot at the Veritas Forum, Dr. the era of the Renaissance some final questions and “The right attitude may Dobbins and Dr. Halvorson. escape this.” Halvorson explained his were Christians. answers were presented have nothing to do with For a university such A point of great difference view on miracles as the true On a more personal level, to those in attendance that Christianity.” as Stevens Institute of among religious and example of how perception Dr. Halvorson cited the may not have answered the However, Dr. Halvorson Technology, it is amazing nonreligious people is the is pivotal in the general tension in his worldview as question definitively, for it does believe that that the question of science Bible, which Dr. Halvorson divide amongst science and a reason for why he finds it may never be answered, but Christianity is not to be and religion’s ability to does believe is “truth, [a] religion. so stimulating, for it creates gave a hopeful viewpoint. automatically excluded, for coexist can be discussed definitive revelation of God In short, Dr. Halvorson a “fruitful, intellectual life.” Professor Dobbins he firmly believes that there with reverence for every to humans (i.e. Jesus).” accepted the view of When asked by Professor recalled Dr. Halvorson’s is a version of Christianity party involve. However, Dr. Halvorson a miracle as God’s Dobbins what would be view that “As long as that “doesn’t go against our While the question may views the Bible as what it intervention into the lost if the moral core of you’re true to yourself you hearts.” not have been given a also is – literature: “The world, but recognized that religion was kept but the can’t be forced to God.” The first-ever Veritas concrete answer, the answer Bible is not a list of its significance has been “God-related” portions To that, Dr. Halvorson Forum at Stevens featured to it may lie in the simple propositions. It is literature grossly inflated on both of it were discarded, Dr. responded with honesty: a fantastic philosophy fact that the Veritas Forum written by human beings… sides. Halvorson used his personal “There are many corrupted professor here at Stevens, even happened at Stevens They are embedded in a In the same vein of experience to illustrate why, forms of Christianity. an open, intelligent guest at all.

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by FARHANA BEGUM What major requires the has its own difficulties, its enjoy Organic Chemistry be- sion and difficulties of other We all have our place. We greatest academic effort? own obstacles. Physics ma- cause at the end of the day, majors as well. I, for one, should study what we enjoy, Often when on campus, I My RA during freshman jors take optics, and circuits. molecules and reactions ex- have deep respect for engi- and hopefully, academically hear students discussing how year, Melissa Matos, once Engineers have to take design cite me. At the same time, my neering majors who have to succeed. It is important for us the difficulty of their majors. told me how Business and every semester. I myself am friend Sonali, an Electrical take Engineering Design ev- all to appreciate the challeng- Some say, “biomedical en- Technology majors are per- taking three labs at the same Engineering major, thrives ery semester. I also respect es of other disciplines of aca- gineers have to take Organic ceived incorrectly by some time. in electricity and magnetism business majors for being demia. We should appreciate Chemistry and Calculus Stevens’ students. The major So how can we assess who because she enjoys studying able to present their thoughts the readings an English major Four.” Others say that engi- is seen as not academically bears the biggest brunt? Ev- charges and currents. and perspectives with such must do, and the memoriza- neers are required to take the strenuous, which is a mis- eryone’s experiences seem We all chose our respec- clarity and confidence in tion a chemistry major must “hard thermodynamics.” Yet, conception. Many Business so different. I know for a tive majors for a reason, front of crowds. We all need brunt. We should respect oth- my mentor once said that and Technology majors here fact that I would fail Optics hopefully because that we to admit that while our major ers’ passions and satisfactions science majors have it still frequently give presentations if forced to take it. But I also enjoy studying that particu- may be challenging, perhaps from taking on these daunting harder, since they must take as part of their assignments, know that some of my civil lar academic discipline. Of we’ll find other majors even tasks, even if we don’t under- Biology, Chemistry, as well a task many science majors engineering friends would course, at times, we will find more difficult. Can you imag- stand why. Ultimately, every as Electricity and Magnetism find daunting. Humanities hate Organic Chemistry. I certain subjects difficult. ine making all our chemical major is difficult in its own at the same time. “Our course majors here at Stevens have think that to answer this ques- But at the end of the day, we engineers History majors, way, but our passion to learn load is heavier” some sci- to write papers regularly, tion, we need to understand should enjoy the overall aca- or putting a History major our respective subjects is ence majors say. “Our classes which many of my engineer- that everyone is different. demic career we have chosen. in a thermodynamics class? what makes it tolerable, and are more challenging” engi- ing friends find more difficult What one finds academically Instead of announcing to the Although a minority would sometimes even enjoyable. neers retort. So at the end of than solving tedious differen- exciting and therefore, easier world how hard we have it, enjoy the change, for most it It’s time we all take a step the day, who has it tougher? tial equations. Every major is not the same as another. I we should appreciate the pas- would be frustrating. back and respect that.

life sentiment of super- into [their] backyard, be- cage, which looked great, NXT. Immediately, she ily could “hang with The stars like Ziggler who are cause he may just like it but was diminished by is set up with a feud with Shield.” Reigns ended the WWE widely considered talent and decide to stay.” The the fact that Road Dogg Summer Rae and Santino promo by telling the Wy- Continued from page 2 in every aspect but are sheep mask-clad Erick barely took the move; and Fandango can hash it att Family that they were never given an opportu- Rowan finished the promo this was a dangerous spot out for a bit while the la- in The Shield’s “yard” nity to shine on television. by saying, “Run.” Need- for Cody Rhodes. Billy dies have the spotlight. now and that at Elimina- page and refocusing their Additionally, Titus O’Neil less to say, it was fantas- Gunn pinned the downed Emma is now the second tion Chamber, “playtime’s sights on the Wyatt Fam- attacked Darren Young af- tic. Rhodes and the New Age NXT talent to debut this over.” This exchange ily, who cost The Shield ter the Primetime Players Onto Raw, which was Outlaws retained their ti- year with Alexander Ru- was yet another fantastic their spots in the Elimina- lost their tag team match, certainly more of a “filler” tles. sev debuting dominantly one amongst these two tion Chamber match for O’Neil turning heel and episode than SmackDown, Next, Batista came out at the Royal Rumble. teams, only further excit- the WWE World Heavy- the Primetime Players of- the show opened with The and began to talk about Revisiting the Wyatt ing any wrestling fan for weight Championship. ficially breaking up. Authority informing Dan- something before Alberto Family/Shield feud, af- this match. The reason Antonio Cesaro de- The final notable event iel Bryan that he will be Del Rio interrupted him. ter The Shield defeated this feud is so compelling feated Dolph Ziggler in on SmackDown, in an facing Randy Orton to- In a feud that has been Kofi Kingston, Intercon- is because The Shield and an Elimination Chamber otherwise good show in night as the first match in brewing since before Ba- tinental Champion Big E the Wyatt Family have qualifying match. Now, I comparison to the fol- a series of all the Elimina- tista returned, Del Rio Langston, and Rey Mys- independently dominat- wouldn’t normally high- lowing Raw, is the Wy- tion Chamber participants told Batista that he was terio, the Wyatt Family ed without ever crossing light this match, but there att Family’s promo cut that Orton will be compet- not happy with him back. repeated their appearance paths. Now, the two most are two reasons to do so: toward The Shield. The ing in. If Bryan wins, The Batista insisted twice that from SmackDown, this dominant teams in the this is the beginning of a Shield was in the center Authority “may” consider he had no problem with time Wyatt calling The WWE are colliding, and push for Cesaro in singles of the ring, preparing for him as the face of the Del Rio before Del Rio Shield “pawns,” telling it’s a dream match come competition, most likely their six-man tag team company. From this point delivered a hard right them their moment of sac- true. breaking away from The match against Rey Mys- on, the entire show was hand to Batista, leaving rifice is closer than they Raw ended with a great Real Americans soon terio, Sheamus, and Dan- filled with “CM Punk” “The Animal” infuriated think, as he will “watch 27-minute match between (considering his tag team iel Bryan when the lights chants, a clear indicator of as he exited the ring. The his enemies drown” from Daniel Bryan and Randy partner Jack Swagger when out and the Wyatt the real-life strife between fan consensus for this his kingdom. Harper told Orton. Bryan defeated Or- lost his qualifying match Family appeared on the the WWE and its WWE match is negative, but I The Shield that they fail ton before being attacked against Christian later in TitanTron. Bray Wyatt, Universe, the fans. am very excited for it. Un- to realize that Bray Wy- by Director of Opera- the night), and Ziggler the leader of the Wyatt In a slow-moving but fortunately, its outcome att has “always been their tions Kane. Kane hit the went on to deliver a truly Family, explained how okay steel cage match, doesn’t favor Del Rio, king.” Again, Rowan con- chokeslam on Bryan, he genuine and passionate war is his favorite game, the New Age Outlaws de- who is also rumored to be cluded the promo with one and Orton standing tall at promo in a WWE.com in- followed by Luke Harper fend their WWE Tag Team leaving WWE soon, but word: “Run.” Later in the the end of Raw. Kane’s terview about how he is delivering the most chill- Championship against Del Rio’s demeanor and night, as the Wyatt Family attack on Bryan only fur- tired of being the best and ing line of the promo: Cody Rhodes and Gold- manner of speech in this defeated Xavier Woods, thers the turmoil between not being given opportuni- “You reap what you sow. ust. The cage was a result segment was excellent, a R-Truth, and Dolph Zig- Bryan and The Author- ties for success. He also You boys picked a beauti- of Brock Lesnar’s attack degree of quality that has gler, The Shield appeared ity. Hopefully this does said that he doesn’t know ful hill to die on.” Wyatt on the Rhodes Brothers been missing from his on the TitanTron address- not lead to Bryan taking how long he can continue then warned The Shield last week. The match con- character for some time. ing the Wyatt Family. Punk’s place to face Triple in this state. Interestingly, that they should be careful cluded with a moonsault In the realm of NXT, Ambrose screamed that H at WrestleMania and this is an echo of the real- about “inviting the devil by Rhodes off the steel Santino Marella pulled they were not scared of Daniel Bryan does win the NXT Diva Emma from the the Wyatts. Rollins then WWE World Heavyweight crowd, starting a dance- stated that Wyatt was Champion at Elimination off between her and Sum- “so delusional that [he] Chamber. mer Rae, Emma winning is a figment of [his] own For your weekly dose with the crowd’s vote. imagination,” and that the of wrestling, check out Emma’s debut is a good “grandest delusion” that “The Stute Smackdown” thing, as she is a great tal- he ever came up with was every week only in The ent and has proven so in that Wyatt and his fam- Stute! 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Weekly Stock Dow Jones Close: 15,628.53 -209.45 Around the World and Back Exchange: Last native Klallam speaker, Hazel L. Sampson, dies at 103 PORT ANGELES, Wash. “In the U.S., this is for whom Jamestown com- language through storytell- (AP) — The last person to happening all over In- munity near Sequim was ing. The lessons are used have spoken the Klallam dian Country,” Valadez named. She was married in Klallam programs at Dry language from birth and the said. “They carry so much to Edward C. Sampson for Creek Elementary, Stevens eldest member among the knowledge of our culture 75 years until his death in Middle and Port Angeles Klallam American Indian and traditions. Then it’s 1995. High schools, where the tribes of the Pacific North- gone.” A private service will be largest population of Klal- west has died in Port Ange- Valadez and Texas lin- held for family and close lam children are educated. les at the age of 103, family guist Timothy Montler friends. No public memo- The Klallam dictionary and tribal members said. worked with Sampson and rial has been announced. was published by the Uni- Hazel M. Sampson was her husband, Ed, and other The Klallam are among versity of Washington Press the last person who first native speakers in the 1990s a growing number of tribes in 2012 and distributed to learned Klallam, then to compile a Klallam dic- trying to revitalize their Klallam and S’Klallam learned English as a second tionary. languages, which in some families, local libraries and language, said Lower El- If Ed forgot a word or cases are spoken by only schools. The others who wha Klallam tribal member got it wrong, Hazel would AP Photo, Tom Callis/Peninsula Daily News, Tom Callis a small handful of people. helped compile the diction- Jamie Valadez, who teaches come out of the kitchen In a May 13, 2011 photo Hazel Sampson, a member of the Lower Elwha Linguists estimate about ary have died. the Klallam language and and correct him, but she Klallam tribe died on Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014. She was 103. 200 Native American lan- Sampson’s death is a loss culture at Port Angeles declined to be officially in- guages are spoken in the of not only her language High School. volved in the project, Vala- S’Klallam, as well as the bers, according to Census U.S. and Canada, with an- knowledge, said Ron Allen, Her death on Tuesday dez said. Beecher Bay Klallam in figures. other 100 already extinct. chairman of the Jamestown changes the dynamics of Klallam is the language British Columbia. The three Sampson was born in Montler developed a se- S’Klallam. the culture, Valadez told the of three U.S. tribes: the tribes on Washington’s the Jamestown S’Klallam ries of booklet guides and “She was a strong spirit Peninsula Daily News in a Lower Elwha, Jamestown Olympic Peninsula have a band in 1910. Her grandfa- lessons in 1999 to help stu- representing who we are as story Thursday. S’Klallam and Port Gamble total of about 1,700 mem- ther was Lord James Balch, dents learn the basics of the a people,” he said. Former warlord launches campaign SAC Capital ex-trader to succeed Karzai convicted of insider trading KABUL, Afghanistan NEW YORK (AP) — A the Manhattan courthouse paid Gilman more than $1 (AP) — He has been called a former SAC Capital Advi- shortly before Martoma de- million over several years for mentor to accused 9/11 mas- sors portfolio manager was scended its long staircase, consultations. termind Khalid Sheikh Mo- convicted Thursday of help- tightly clutching his wife’s Assistant U.S. Attorney hammed and the man who ing the company owned by hand. Arlo Devlin-Brown told welcomed Osama bin Laden billionaire Steven A. Cohen In a statement, U.S. At- the jury that after the doctor to Afghanistan in the 1990s. earn more than a quarter-bil- torney Preet Bharara noted showed Martoma the test re- He was accused of war crimes lion dollars illegally through Martoma was the 79th per- sults in one of 43 consulta- and atrocities, and even has a trades based on secrets about son convicted in a stream of tions the pair had, Martoma terror group named after him the testing of a potential insider trading cases over the sent Cohen an early morn- in the Philippines. breakthrough Alzheimer’s last four years. He compared ing email asking: “Is there a But these days, Abdul Rab drug. Martoma’s actions to buying good time to catch up with Rasoul Sayyaf has refashioned The verdict capped a an answer sheet before an you this morning? It’s impor- himself as an influential law- monthlong trial that featured exam. tant.” A half-hour later, they maker, elder statesman and re- testimony from two promi- “As the jury unanimously spoke for 20 minutes on the ligious scholar — and possibly nent doctors who confessed found, Mathew Martoma phone. the next president of Afghani- to spilling secrets to Mathew cultivated and purchased the The next day, Devlin- stan. AP Photo/Rahmat Gul Martoma during paid con- confidence of doctors with Brown said, Martoma and While Sayyaf is not the Afghan presidential candidate and former warlord Abdul Rab Rasoul sultations in the summer of secret knowledge of an ex- SAC Capital began selling only former warlord among Sayyaf speaks during a campaign rally in Kabul, Afghanistan. 2008. perimental Alzheimer’s drug all their shares in Elan and the 11 candidates in the April Martoma was expression- and used it to engage in ille- Wyeth and building a short 5 election to succeed President women on items such as soap war crimes trials for militia less as the jury forewoman gal insider trading,” he said. position that would make Hamid Karzai, he appears to boxes is an affront to their dig- leaders. announced he was guilty of “In the short run, cheating millions of dollars when have sparked the greatest wor- nity and not a way to protect The Abu Sayyaf, a terror- two counts of securities fraud may have been profitable for the stocks of both compa- ry among Westerners because them, he added. ist organization in the Philip- and conspiracy to commit se- Martoma, but in the end, it nies plummeted following he is seen as having a vi- His message resonated with pines, takes its name from curities fraud. Tears streamed made him a convicted felon.” the public announcement of able chance at winning. Other 19-year-old Qudsia Sharifi, him. down the face of his wife, The verdict came just the drug trial’s results. The front-runners include Abdul- who noted the struggles wom- Equally alarming for the Rosemary, whose hands weeks after another jury con- government said the trades lah Abdullah, who was the en like her face in Afghani- West, according to the 9/11 were folded on her yellow runner-up to Karzai in the dis- stan. commission report, he was a dress. No sentencing date puted 2009 elections; Qayyum “I like Sayyaf because he is mentor to Khalid Sheikh Mo- was set. Karzai, a businessman and the a professor and he said from hammed, who is charged with When prosecutors an- president’s older brother; and his mouth that he’s support- aiding and planning the Sept. nounced the case in Novem- Ashraf Ghani, a former fi- ing women’s rights,” she said. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mo- ber 2012, they said it may nance minister and academic. “I’m very happy.” hammed, a Pakistani citizen be the most lucrative insider “Afghanistan still depends An Islamic hardliner who who grew up in Kuwait and trading scheme of all time. on the goodwill of foreign is in his 60s and sports a white attended college in Greens- The trial also put a spot- donors for nearly all of its beard, Sayyaf enjoys a mea- boro, North Carolina, has light on Cohen, showing he government’s budget,” said sure of support in Afghanistan, claimed to military authorities had a 20-minute phone call Graeme Smith, senior Afghan- thanks to his party’s deep po- that he was responsible for the with Martoma a day before istan analyst with the Brus- litical roots and popularity in Sept. 11 attacks “from A to Z,” the Stamford, Conn.-based sels-based International Crisis the east of the country. as well as about 30 other plots, firm began selling a large Group. “A Sayyaf win would “Sayyaf is probably in the and that he personally killed position in pharmaceuti- probably really test those re- eyes of many ordinary Af- Wall Street Journal reporter cal stocks that enabled what AP Photo/Larry Neumeister lationships because foreign ghans the candidate with the Daniel Pearl. Mohammed was prosecutors said were mam- Mathew Martoma, left, leaves federal court in New York City with his donors might not be thrilled by strongest religious credentials, captured in 2003 in Pakistan. moth illegal profits. wife, Rosemary, after being convicted of helping his company earn more than a quarter billion dollars illegally. some of his positions.” with the greatest authority to Sayyaf struck a concilia- Martoma is the eighth Still, when Sayyaf appeared speak on matters of religion,” tory tone toward the West at portfolio manager or re- before thousands of supporters Smith said. “We shouldn’t his rally Thursday, saying that search analyst at SAC Capi- victed former SAC Capital on both ends earned $275 in Kabul on Thursday, he laid count out Sayyaf and his pow- while he would love to see tal to be convicted or plead portfolio manager Michael million in profits, enough to out a vision for Afghanistan’s er in the rural areas.” Afghanistan stand on its “own guilty to criminal charges in Steinberg on insider trading score a $9.3 million bonus future that bore striking simi- The candidate’s message legs,” now is not the time to an insider trading case. De- charges. for Martoma. larities to the policy platforms on Thursday seemed geared shed foreign assistance. spite his conviction, pros- During closings, Stras- “Ladies and gentlemen, of many of the more moderate at broadening his appeal. “We are in a very weak ecutors appeared no closer sberg said his client was Mr. Martoma, though all of presidential hopefuls. Telling the packed audience situation,” he said. “We need to what his lawyer claimed victimized by the testimony this circumstantial evidence, Staunchly anti-Taliban, that he had no shoes, pens or them.” during trial was their chief of doctors who traded their has been caught with his Sayyaf spoke of the impor- notebooks as a child, Sayyaf, While he stopped short of goal: to prosecute Cohen. credibility for plea deals that hand deep inside the cookie tance of fighting corruption a charismatic orator, said he endorsing a security deal with Prosecutors, in a press re- left them beholden to the jar, and defense counsel and boosting security and the had seen poverty firsthand and the U.S. on those grounds, he lease on the verdict, declined government. He said the doc- wants you to think that may- rule of law. He expressed an knows “the difficulty of the said that as president he would to even name Cohen, refer- tors learned “just how fright- be he was just putting the openness to signing a security people.” respect the decision of a coun- encing him only as the “SAC eningly scary it can be if you cookie back,” Devlin-Brown deal with the U.S. as well as Sayyaf first became known cil of tribal elders known as Owner.” get in the way of a govern- said in his closing. support for women to work in in the 1980s for his role as a ji- the Loya Jirga, which two Cohen has not been crimi- ment investigation that’s tar- Strassberg told jurors the professions prohibited under hadi leader in the war against months ago approved an ac- nally charged, but the Secu- geting someone like Steve 81-year-old Gilman’s “story the Taliban. the Soviet occupation of Af- cord that would allow a small rities and Exchange Com- Cohen.” at its heart makes no sense” “We are surrounded by ghanistan. After the Soviet number of U.S. troops to stay mission has accused him in Sidney Gilman, a former because his memory was threats, therefore we need withdrawal, Sayyaf gained in Afghanistan after NATO a civil action of failing to professor of neurology at flawed when he met with to have close relations and notoriety as a warlord during combat troops withdraw at the prevent insider trading at the the University of Michigan Martoma in 2008 while he deep relations with the whole Afghanistan’s civil war from end of this year. company, which he founded Medical School, testified he was undergoing chemother- world,” Sayyaf said. 1992 until the Taliban take- Karzai, who is barred from in 1992. He has disputed the gave Martoma secret results apy for successful cancer Pointing to the small num- over in 1996, leading an ethnic seeking a third term as presi- allegations. of the drug trial sponsored treatments. ber of women in the audience, Pashtun militia allied with the dent, has balked at signing it, SAC Capital pleaded by drug makers Elan Corp. Another doctor, Joel Ross, he said, “Women, we will be Northern Alliance against the and his successor may make guilty in November to fraud and Wyeth nearly two weeks testified he also gave Mar- sure to defend your rights and Taliban, who are also predom- the ultimate call. The president charges and agreed to pay before they were publicly an- toma secrets about the Al- your dignity.” inantly Pashtun. has not yet endorsed a candi- $1.8 billion to settle charges nounced. zheimer’s drug test. To loud applause, Sayyaf Human Rights Watch has date and is believed to be keen that it allowed, if not en- Gilman, once one of the In a statement after the said women should be per- said Sayyaf was directly im- on wielding influence behind couraged, insider trading for world’s top Alzheimer’s ex- verdict, FBI Assistant Direc- mitted to become doctors and plicated in abductions and the scenes — though reported- more than a decade. perts, said he was charmed tor George Venizelos said teachers, and that he wants to brutal targeting of civilians ly encouraged Sayyaf to run. Martoma attorney Richard by Martoma, of Boca Ra- a “competitive advantage provide a good atmosphere — namely minority ethnic “We are part of this nation,” Strassberg said after the ver- ton, Fla., who seemed more gained through superior re- for their education — but one Hazaras — during the 1990s. Sayyaf said of the Loya Jirga, dict they were disappointed knowledgeable about his search and analysis is one which should be “safe” for In recent years Sayyaf has “and we support their deci- and planned to appeal. Jurors work than hundreds of other thing. Cheating is another women. Allowing images of pressed for legislation to bar sions.” declined to comment outside financial professionals who matter altogether.” THE STUTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 PAGE 11 NASDAQ Close: 4,057.12 S&P 500 Close: 1,773.43 Google Close: 1159.96 Yahoo! Close: 36.24 US: Euro 1:0.7357 US: Canadian 1:1.1076 -73.36 -21.44 +13.96 +0.24 -0.0024 -0.0095 Utilities scramble to restore power in Pa., Md. News HARRISBURG, Pa. delphia suburbs. He said a “We snuggled under hundreds of locations.” in (AP) — Hundreds of thou- shipment of electrical gen- quilts,” Frantz said. “The In hard-hit York County, Brief sands of people spent a sec- erators from the federal temperature when we went south of Harrisburg, the ond day without electricity government was on its way to bed was 55. It was 50 downed trees and lines kept Thursday as utility crews to Pennsylvania. when we got up this morn- emergency officials busy. Would-be burglar apparently scared by singing fish from as far away as Canada He said he was urging ing.” Calls to 911 on Wednes- and Arkansas scrambled to electric utilities “to move About 200 people took day were quadruple the ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Big Mouth Billy restore power lost when a as fast as they can, but they advantage of seven shelters normal volume, said Carl Bass apparently got the best of a would-be burglar in heavy coating of ice took have to do it within the pa- in three suburban Philadel- Lindquist, a spokesman for Minnesota. down trees and limbs in the rameters of safety.” phia counties, according to the county government. Authorities in Rochester say the motion-activated mid-Atlantic. Forecasters PECO, the dominant the American Red Cross of The Pennsylvania Pub- singing fish apparently scared off an intruder who tried to said a bone-chilling cold lic Utility Commission said break into the Hooked on Fishing bait and tackle shop. would remain in place for late Thursday afternoon that The novelty bass had been hung near the door and days. about 414,000 customers would start singing “Take Me to the River” whenever Nearly a half-million remained without power, someone entered the shop. customers were without down by several hundred The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says the fish was power in Pennsylvania thousand from Wednesday found on the floor after the intruder knocked it down while and Maryland. In Pennsyl- and falling over the course breaking the door to get in late Sunday or early Monday. vania, where most of the of the day. After PECO, Sgt. Tom Claymon tells the Star Tribune the would-be outages were located, of- FirstEnergy had about burglar left without stealing anything, including cash that ficials likened the scope 42,000 outages in central had been left in “a very visible spot.” of the damage to a hurri- Pennsylvania and PPL had cane. Some who might not 14,000 in eastern Pennsyl- Maine police investigating screams find pig get power back for several vania. Some 53,000 Mary- days sought warmth — or land power customers were CHINA, Maine (AP) — Police responding to reports at least somewhere to re- in the dark. of screaming coming from a home in Maine didn’t find a charge their batteries — in Corbett said utility com- victim of domestic violence as they feared. Instead, they shopping malls, public li- panies would have about found an amorous pig. braries and hastily estab- AP Photo/Philadelphia Inquirer, Michael Bryant 5,000 people working to re- State police say a woman called last week after hearing lished shelters. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, center, answers questions from the connect customers. what she believed to be a fight coming from a neighbor’s One cafe in downtown media after looking at PECO linemen reparing lines on Union Meeting Thursday saw the lower home in the town of China. The caller said she heard Road in Blue Bell, Pa. Pottstown gave about 15 48 states record what is screaming and thought there was a domestic assault. free meals to people with- electricity provider in the Southeastern Pennsylvania. likely to be their lowest The Morning Sentinel reports that four state troopers out power, encouraged Philadelphia area, had the Shelters also were open in average temperature of the responded and talked to the neighbor. them to plug in electronic most outages with 395,000. central Pennsylvania. season, just 11 degrees. The neighbor explained that she raises pigs and the devices and even let a few PECO spokeswoman Deb- The Northeast’s second Forecasters said it would screaming was coming from an overjoyed male pig that get a warm shower. ra Yemenijian said most winter storm of the week remain chilly through the had been placed in a pen with five sows in heat. “It’s just kind of giv- would have their lights dumped more than a foot weekend in the mid-At- Police say there was no assault and no disturbance ing back to the community back on by Friday night, of snow in some places lantic, with daytime highs “other than the screaming male pig.” — there’s no other purpose but she said some could be on Wednesday, forcing around freezing and over- of this,” said iCreate Cafe without power until Sunday. schools, businesses and night lows in the teens. Arizona shelter has 36-pound cat owner Ashraf Khalil. At the Upper Dub- government offices to close, Light snow was expected Pennsylvania Gov. Tom lin Public Library in Fort snarling air travel and send- over the weekend. PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona animal shelter has a Corbett said after an aerial Washington, reference li- ing cars and trucks sliding Officials pleaded with rather large cat on its hands. survey of the storm’s after- brarian Marty Frantz was on slippery roads and high- people not to use generators The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control math that crews put a prior- directing people to power ways. It also left a thick or gas grills indoors after recently received a 36-pound cat at one of its shelters in ity on restoring electricity outlets and helping them coating of ice it left on trees 20 to 25 people in the Phil- the Phoenix area. to hospitals, nursing homes, get online Thursday after and power lines. adelphia area were taken to The cat named “Meatball” is temporarily staying in communications facilities spending the previous night “Many of them already hospitals with carbon mon- an office at the shelter because he’s too large to fit into a and sewer plants. in a dark house. had a coating of snow on oxide poisoning. standard kennel. “This storm is in some Frantz and her husband them,” said Mark Durbin, Several hospitals were The cat is not available for adoption. respects as bad or maybe had dinner with their son a spokesman for the util- running on backup genera- Instead, the shelter is trying to place him with a even worse than Hurricane — he had power — and ity FirstEnergy. “It’s that tors. Most decided to cancel rescue organization that helps overweight cats. Sandy,” he said during an then went home, got out the weight that crushes our elective surgeries and out- The shelter says Meatball is extremely friendly and appearance in the Phila- flashlights and went to bed. equipment. Multiply that by patient testing. says he can comfortably walk despite his weight. Unemployment bill stalled anew in Senate, by one vote WASHINGTON (AP) — shy of the 60 that backers to raise the federal mini- welfare program.” Senate Republicans narrow- of the measure needed to mum wage, provide women At the time the old pro- ly blocked the advance of prevail. That understated with equal pay for equal gram expired at the end of legislation to restore bene- the measure’s true support, work and support early- the year, officials said it cut fits for the long-term unem- because Reid sided with childhood education would off benefits for 1.3 million ployed on Thursday for the opponents at the last minute be put to a vote in the near long-term jobless. Since second time in less than a in a maneuver that will per- future. then, Democrats say the to- month, and Democrats said mit him to have the issue Speaking of Republicans, tal has swelled to more than they intended to call yet an- reconsidered under the Sen- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said 1.7 million. other vote on the issue. ate’s rules. Democrats had “met them Supporters of the legisla- “We’re one Republican Republican Sens. Dean more than halfway” in pro- tion say that while jobless- vote away from restoring Heller of Nevada, Susan posing a bill that was fully ness overall is receding, unemployment benefits for Collins of Maine, Lisa paid for and in offering to long-term unemployment is 1.7 million Americans,” Murkowski of Alaska give GOP lawmakers the at a historically high level. Senate Majority Leader and Kelly Ayotte of New opportunity to make chang- Under the legislation Harry Reid, D-Nev., said. Hampshire sided with 52 es if they could round up voted on Thursday un- The White House called Democrats and two inde- enough votes. employed workers whose the outcome disappointing. pendents on the vote. Reed, who represents a state benefits have expired The measure called for a The attempt to renew ex- state with 9 percent unem- would be eligible for a three-month renewal of an pired jobless benefits was ployment, said some Re- maximum of 47 additional expired program that pro- the first legislation that publicans have called the weeks of aid, depending vided up to 47 weeks of majority Democrats placed long-term unemployed im- on the level of joblessness federal benefits when state- before the Senate this year, moral, a description he said within their states. paid aid runs out, generally and represents the lead- was “somewhat offensive.” The vote came three after 26 weeks. The cost ing edge of their attempt One Republican critic weeks after Republicans was estimated at slightly to gain support among ec- of the bill, Sen. James In- prevented legislation from more than $6 billion over a onomically-strapped voters hofe of Oklahoma, issued advancing that would have decade. It would have been at a time polls show that a statement that said, “We resurrected the expired pro- offset by lowering pension voters are concerned about can get Americans back gram at reduced levels. Un- obligations for some com- the gap between rich and to work and our economy like the revised bill, the ear- panies, a step that would poor. booming again, but this is lier one would have raised have increased their taxable At a news conference not achieved by Washing- deficits under congressional AP Photo/Susan Walsh income. before the vote, Sen. Patty ton turning a temporary budget scorekeeping stan- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., leaves following a news conference to dis- The vote was 58-40, two Murray, D-Wash., said bills federal benefit into another dards. cuss unemployment insurance on Capitol Hill in Washington. Turkish Internet restrictions raise more concerns ANKARA, Turkey (AP) deemed to be in violation under criticism for censor- key needs right now is ernment has replaced hun- telephone conversations — New Internet restric- of privacy without seek- ship and restriction on me- more censorship.” She dreds of police officials allegedly involving Erdo- tions approved by parlia- ing court approval. Inter- dia freedoms. urged Gul to “veto these and prosecutors since the gan or businessmen have ment are raising concerns net providers would also In a tweet, European new measures to ensure scandal erupted in De- been leaked onto the Inter- the government is try- be forced to keep data on Parliament President Mar- Turkey does not violate its cember, including many net. ing to control the flow of peoples’ online activities tin Schulz called the leg- obligations to respect the involved in the investiga- “The aim is to drown information amid a cor- and make them available islation “a step back in an right to access to informa- tion. Turkish news reports the allegations instead of ruption scandal, and a se- to authorities when re- already suffocating envi- tion, freedom of expres- say those moves have investigating them,” said nior European official on quested. ronment for media free- sion, and privacy rights.” thwarted a second probe Riza Turmen, a legislator Thursday called the mea- The bill, which still dom.” The legislation comes that sought to question his from the main opposition sures “a step back” for needs to be signed by The government has re- at a time when Prime Min- son and others. People’s Party, during the media freedom. President Abdullah Gul, jected accusations of cen- ister Recep Tayyip Er- Erdogan insists the debate in parliament. Under the legislation would extend the govern- sorship and says the legis- dogan’s government has probe is a conspiracy to More than 40,000 web- approved Wednesday, the ment’s already tight grip lation will protect privacy. been trying to contain a discredit his government sites, many of them por- country’s telecommunica- on the Internet. Turkey, Emma Sinclair-Webb, corruption and bribery before local elections in nographic, are blocked tions authority would be which hopes to become a senior Turkey researcher scandal that led him to March. in Turkey, according to allowed to block websites member of the European at Human Rights Watch, dismiss four government In recent days, some Engelli Web, a site which or remove content that is Union, has already come said: “The last thing Tur- ministers. Erdogan’s gov- recordings of wiretapped monitors banned websites. PAGE 12 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 THE STUTE This is Duck Country Twenty-one teams, 102 student-athletes earn Empire 8 Fall Academic Honors

SSI - The Empire 8 country, men’s golf, men’s Conference released its lacrosse, men’s soccer, President’s List recipients men’s swimming, men’s All-Academic Teams and All-Academic Teams track & field (indoor today for the Fall 2013 and outdoor) and men’s semester and 21 teams as volleyball. well as 102 student-athletes Individually, a student- Stevens Women’s Volleyball 3.542 On Deck in earned these honors. athlete must earn a 3.75 GPA Stevens Women’s Track & Field 3.481 Sports! For a team to receive or higher in a conference Stevens Women’s Swimming 3.257 Empire 8 All-Academic sponsored sport to be status, the roster must named to the President’s Stevens Softball 3.241 obtain a cumulative grade- List. In addition, the Stevens Women’s Soccer 3.442 point average of 3.2 or student-athlete must display Friday Stevens Women’s Lacrosse 3.316 higher for the semester. positive contact on and off Women’s Eleven women’s teams campus and be enrolled Stevens Field Hockey 3.351 and 10 men’s squads full-time at the member Track and Field Stevens Women’s Fencing 3.375 from Stevens all met that institution. The conference at Boston University requirement which went states, “Its commitment to Stevens Women’s Cross Country 3.527 Valentine’s into the conference total of serve the educational needs Stevens Women’s Basketball 3.482 10:00 a.m. 93 throughout the nine full- of its student-athletes is the time institutions and seven hallmark of the Empire 8.” Stevens Men’s Volleyball 3.260 Men’s Track and Field affiliate schools. Out of the record number Stevens Men’s Track & Field 3.403 The teams at Stevens that 706 student-athletes in at Boston University Stevens Men’s Swimming 3.402 Valentine’s made the list were: field the conference that were 10:00 a.m. hockey, softball, women’s named to the President’s Stevens Men’s Soccer 3.357 basketball, women’s List, 102 of those represent Stevens Men’s Lacrosse 3.250 Men’s Basketball cross country, women’s the Ducks. fencing, women’s lacrosse, The nine full-time E8 Stevens Men’s Golf 3.437 at Alfred University 6:00 p.m. women’s soccer, women’s members sponsored a Stevens Cross Country 3.468 swimming, women’s total of 4,756 student- track & field (indoor athletes who combined Stevens Men’s Basketball 3.291 Women’s and outdoor), women’s for a conference wide Stevens Baseball 3.371 Basketball volleyball, baseball, men’s fall semester grade point vs Alfred University basketball, men’s cross average of 3.122. 8:00 p.m. 27th-ranked men’s tennis set for 13-14 season Saturday SSI - The 27th nationally Antonio Perich upset Men’s Track and Field ranked Stevens Institute of the seeded senior Boris at Boston University Technology Men’s tennis Borovcanin of The University Valentine’s and Ursinus team is coming off their most of Rochester in straight sets, College Invitational successful season in program while freshmen Charles 10:00 a.m. history. Drake, Michael Feldman, and The 2012/13 Ducks won Brett Derrington all won their Women’s their fourth consecutive first round matches. Track and Field conference championship, Today, Ducks are migrating at Boston University beat No. 22 Mary Washington to Castle Point from all over Valentine’s and Ursinus en route to the NCAA the country, with Tennessee, College Invitational Tournament Round of South Carolina, California, 10:00 a.m. 16, qualified two players Wisconsin, New Jersey, (Heinrich/Rosensteel) Alabama, and Texas all Men’s Volleyball to individual NCAA’s in represented on the roster. vs Penn St.-Behrend Kalamazoo, MI, received The 2014 Ducks will be 11:00 a.m. a year end national ranking led by sophomore captain and of 27, and saw freshman 2013 ITA National Rookie of Wrestling Courtesy of SSI Matthew Heinrich win ITA the Year, Matthew Heinrich. vs Gettysburg College National Rookie of the Year. Over spring break, the tennis team will travel to Southern California to face No. 14 University of Redlands, No. 19 “It’s hard to top what Matt Carnegie Mellon, and No. 15 University of Texas at Tyler. vs Washington and All were program firsts. Heinrich accomplished during Lee University The historic 2013 spring his rookie season. Without a 11:00 a.m. season culminated in the that fateful cloudy day in continue learning good things recruiting classes. doubt, I am confident he is up NCAA 2nd round, where Massachusetts. will come.” Said Coach Gachko, “We for the challenge to lead this Men’s Basketball the unranked Ducks faced The 2013/14 Ducks are The season kicks off on have a talented young group young group. at Elmira College off against No. 22 Mary young; half of their roster February 15th vs. Mary of ducks, but as we all know Of course, it takes more 2:00 p.m. Washington in Amherst, MA. wasn’t around during last Washington, the very team talent only takes you so far. than one body and one brick After taking a 2-1 year’s historic run. Stevens bounced from the The guys expect a lot out of to build a house. We look at all Men’s Volleyball doubles lead, the Ducks “We have a hungry, NCAA Tournament last themselves. I think they know our sophomores as this year’s vs Hilbert College found themselves down 2-4, energetic group with big spring. In a battle of nationally that if we want to continue seniors. They had to grow up 3:00 p.m. elimination staring them in the goals and big aspirations this ranked No. 27 vs. No. 28 to make noise nationally and fast last year, enduring one face with the top three singles season. They’re excited to teams, the Eagles will provide take this program to new of the toughest schedules in Women’s Basketball matches still on court. Over build off of what last year’s a tough season opening test. heights, they’ll need to be one division 3 tennis. We expect at Elmira College the next two hours Stevens guys gave us and ready to go “If there’s one opposing of the hardest working teams Benjamin Foran to be another 4:00 p.m. scraped, fought, and clawed out and add their own chapter team who is looking to avenge in the country.” instrumental leader this year their way back, resulting in to the Stevens Men’s Tennis their loss from last season The 2013/14 freshmen along with Jacob Thigpen and a dramatic 5-4 team win and story.” it’s Mary Washington,” said class consisting of Antonio Tyler Tisdale. first ever program victory For the first time in program Coach Gachko. “They are a Perich, Brett Derrington, Ultimately, for us to Sunday over a top-25 opponent. history the Ducks come into great team and we will need to Charles Drake, and Michael continue our recent success The Ducks would see their the spring season nationally be ready for an intense battle Feldman have already made a we can’t be concerned with Women’s Fencing dream run end the following ranked, and with last year’s to kick off our season. That splash this past fall with their who gets the credit; it will be a day vs. No. 3 and regional success Coach Gachko is well match will certainly show us results at the ITA Northeast total team effort.” vs The City College of NY vs Hunter College host Amherst. At the time of aware that his young group is what we are made of.” Regional Tournament. From the first indoor vs Drew University the 5-1 decision Stevens had entering uncharted territory in Fourteen out of Stevens’ Freshmen Charles Drake practice in the wintry cold of vs Haverford College won the No. 1 doubles point 2014. twenty-two opponents are and Michael Feldman January to the last outdoor vs Yeshiva University and led at the No. 1 and No. “We now have a target on either regionally or nationally reached the semifinals of the point played in the sunshine at John Hopkins University 4 singles spots; both anchored our back. We’ve earned our ranked; the season’s only non- doubles tournament, while of May, the 2014 season is 9:00 a.m. by Stevens freshmen. grueling schedule and teams ranked matches coming vs. freshman Antonio Perich and going to be one to watch for It is a new year, and these are going to be gunning for conference opponents. sophomore Jacob Thigpen the Ducks. Men’s Fencing Ducks are a new group. Four us. We are well aware that In order to take on one of upset the seeded doubles pair As Gachko put it, “Our vs Hunter College seniors have graduated, two of the road ahead is long and the toughest schedules in D3 of McKinley Grimes and goal this year is to be like an vs Army which, Chris Rosensteel and bumpy; the guys know how tennis, the coaching staff will Brandon Mazzara of RPI in alarm clock; you can sleep on vs NJIT Shota Tasaki, gave Stevens hard they need to work, and as rely heavily on their back-to- the 1st round. us, but we’re going to wake vs Yeshiva University their 4th and 5th points on long as they stay resilient and back top-20 nationally ranked In singles action freshman you up.” at John Hopkins University 10:00 a.m. Williams halts men’s basketball winning streak at six Men’s Volleyball vs Medaille College SSI – No. 10 Williams points. Skrelja added six gave Stevens a 42-41 edge second half (65.4 percent). 10:00 p.m. College defeated Stevens rebounds and seven assists from the field with 14:27 The Ephs hit 7-of-11 Institute of Technology by to his line, and DeSeignora to play in the second half, three’s in the second half a score of 83-68 Tuesday had three rebounds. Senior but the Ephs answered in a and 12 for the game. They night at the Canavan Arena guard Andrew Meszaros big way, going on a 15-0 were led by 22 points Wednesday in a non-conference men’s had 12 points, 11 rebounds, run over a span of just and 10 rebounds from basketball game. The loss two assists and two steals 2:56 to take a 56-42 lead. freshman forward Duncan Wrestling ended Stevens’ six-game for the Ducks. In the run, the guests hit Robinson. vs United States Merchant winning streak. The first half was back- four three-pointers, two Stevens shot 37.5 Marine Academy Stevens drops to 14-6 and-forth with the largest from freshman guard Mike percent from the field 7:00 p.m. overall, while Williams lead being four for the Greenman, and the Ducks (24-for-64), 7-for-31 from improves to 17-3. Ducks and three for the could get no closer than three and 13-for-17 at the Men’s Volleyball The Ducks were led by Ephs as neither team eight the rest of the way. line. Each team grabbed 38 vs Vassar College senior guards Matt Skrelja would allow the other to Williams shot 50 percent rebounds, with the Ducks 7:00 p.m. Courtesy of SSI and Phillip DeSeignora create any separation. for the game (29-for-58) dishing out 15 assists (13 For more events, Matt Skrelja mans the court. who combined for 39 A layup from Meszaros and was 17-for-26 in the turnovers). visit stevensducks.com