The Current – The Student News Site of Brookdale Community College

Women’s basketball team tackles one goal at a time this season
December 20, 2018
Danielle Griffith, Staff Writer
This is head coach Rich Brunson’s third year coaching the women’s basketball team after being the assistant coach for the men’s team for five years. Because Brunson,...
A Day in the Life: Amy Clark, Head Librarian
December 20, 2018
Corine Tamayo, Editor
Amy Clark is currently the head librarian of the Bankier Library, a faculty member and the department chair. Before becoming a librarian, Clark was an English teacher. She...

A tagged monarch is released for migration at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center

Emma Uk, Staff Writer

November 27, 2018 • No Comments

The migrating monarch isn’t only an important pollinator, but it’s unlike any other butterfly, and we’re at risk of losing them. Originally a tropical species, the monarch adapted to become physiologically unique....

Good News: Interfaith Solidarity In the Wake of Tragedy

Corine Tamayo, Editor

November 20, 2018 • No Comments

On Saturday Oct. 27, a gunman opened fire on the Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation -- during its Shabbat services. According to the New York Times, separate ceremonies were occuring within the synagogue, including...

Monmouth County Citizens Voice Opinions on Voting

Alana Grady, Sabrina Gonzalez, Nick Savasta, and Tommy Rapoza

November 2, 2018 • No Comments

“If you don't vote, then don't complain,” said Sue O’Donnell, a 56-year-old mom from Hazlet. She expressed that too many people fight over political views, but most of them do not participate in many elections. O’Donnell...

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Editorials

A Day in the Life: Amy Clark, Head Librarian

Corine Tamayo, Editor

December 20, 2018 • No Comments

Amy Clark is currently the head librarian of the Bankier Library, a faculty member and the department chair. Before becoming a librarian, Clark was an English teacher. She didn’t like how time-consuming it was to grade...

Students react to mental health in NJ, ‘Most Stressful State’ November 27, 2018

Student Encourages Girls To Become Women in STEM September 21, 2018
Conspiracy or Reality: Suppressing Punk Rock in Russia September 21, 2018

Humanitarian Aid in the Midst of Natural Disasters September 21, 2018

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Arts and Entertainment

Becky’s Bites: Big Ed’s BBQ Appetizers with All-You-Can-Eat Ribs

Becky Nastro, Staff Writer

September 21, 2018 • No Comments

When it comes to us Brookdale students, we’re saving as much money as possible. We are on the search for good food with good quality. We want our money to be well spent. Our generation doesn’t like...