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Ken Burns Speaks at Brookdale
November 6, 2017
Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor
On Friday, Oct. 27, over 1,800 people gathered in Brookdale’s Collins Arena for this year’s Jack W. Needle History Lecture, “Ken Burns: America’s Stories.” Burns,...
Al Gore Visits Monmouth County
October 23, 2017
Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor
Several Brookdale students and professors attended a Monmouth County Democrats campaign rally on Sunday, Oct. 15, that included former Vice President Al Gore, gubernatorial...
Modern Art: Straying Away From the Flock
October 9, 2017
Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor
Modern art has a bad reputation. Often, it is associated with low-effort, complacency, and even a lack of artistic integrity. When I visited the Museum of Modern Art, I kept...
Read Orwell Even When Big Brother Isn’t Watching
September 14, 2017
Mustafa Sheikh, Managing Editor
George Orwell needs no introduction; his novels are nearly standard reading. Though his writing is a little dated by the issues of his day, he is one of the most effective...

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...

BEING A PART OF THE BIGGER PICTURE GLOBAL MEDICAL RELIEF TO VISIT BROOKDALE NOV. 20

November 2, 2018 • No Comments

The Innovation Network (TIN) Club at Brookdale Community College is holding an event 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 to introduce students and the community to the Global Medical Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides...

A Talk with Brendan Maroney

Mustafa Sheikh, Managing Editor

November 2, 2018 • No Comments

The first question is that the county is majority female. Apparently it’s 94.4 males for every 100 females. How do you plan on courting their votes? Because you don’t really need anybody else’s if you get theirs. If...

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Editorials

Student Encourages Girls To Become Women in STEM

Rachel Escobedo, Staff Writer

September 21, 2018 • No Comments

Women should have more of a presence in STEM fields. This is not simply a statement for equality or feminism, but also part of the truth that men have long dominated this field, and we need more innovative women to contribute...

Conspiracy or Reality: Suppressing Punk Rock in Russia September 21, 2018

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

Rise of Misandry Among Liberals September 21, 2018

Good News: Student Activism in the Face of Adversity April 23, 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...