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The Current

The Student News Site of Brookdale Community College

The Current

The Student News Site of Brookdale Community College

The Current

It Pays To Be a Part Of A Community

It Pays To Be a Part Of A Community

A column, By Ismony Darbouze February 29, 2024

Community college is thought by many to be the last choice in the college-decision-making process. No one throws a bed party filled with community college merch, and few high school seniors proudly wear...

Emergencies Dont Make Reservations: Be Prepared

Emergencies Don’t Make Reservations: Be Prepared

Chloe Sullivan, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

Emergencies can happen at any time. And calling 911 can be a stressful thought to some. That’s why it’s best to always be prepared. Glen Runge, 59, previously worked as a police officer and now works...

Struggling To Pay Tuition? Tell Governor Murphy

Struggling To Pay Tuition? Tell Governor Murphy

Kelsey Maki, Brookdale English Professor February 8, 2024

College students cite different reasons for pursuing their degrees, both financial and personal. There’s the quantifiable increase in yearly earnings with each successive level of educational attainment...

Sudan Also Needs Your Attention And Help

Sudan Also Needs Your Attention And Help

Nick Lovallo, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

The war in Sudan has been ongoing for over seven months and needs to come to an end. The war is between Sudan armed forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces. The fighting started in April in the capital...

An Uncomfortable Conversation Because We Care

An Uncomfortable Conversation Because We Care

December 11, 2023

As we enter the holiday season, it is important to remember that this is not the happiest time of the year for everyone. Final exams, holiday stress and a variety of other issues can make this a very challenging...

We Believe We Are A Stronger Community When We Learn From And Understand Each Other

‘We Believe We Are A Stronger Community When We Learn From And Understand Each Other’

An Editorial, By The Current Staff October 20, 2023

The violence in the Middle East has left all of us traumatized and heartbroken, and that's here at Brookdale, more than 5,700 miles away from the war. No words can adequately describe the emotions and...

Extending Fitness Center Hours Would Improve Mental Health

Extending Fitness Center Hours Would Improve Mental Health

An Editorial, By The Current Staff September 25, 2023

Brookdale has long held a commitment toward its students' emotional and mental health, prioritizing accessibility to help at every corner. But in the school's haste to promote the healing of students'...

Have A Fun, Safe, Summer!

Terri Coppola, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Summer is right around the corner folks. That means it’s time to make some fun plans to ensure that you have the best summer ever. Not only does this mean finding the best AirBnBs and most lively bars,...

Writer: Try The Gym To Tackle Mental Health Issues

Jillian Aversano, Staff Writer April 30, 2023

For many, working out is a chore that they hate. Many of us never want to step foot in a gym and don't see the benefits that come with it. I'm writing here to speak on my experience on how the...

There Are A Lot Of Reasons For A College Kid To Be Stressed

‘There Are A Lot Of Reasons For A College Kid To Be Stressed’

Terrilynn Coppola, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

Well, we’re almost there folks. The semester is nearing its end. Soon, students can breathe and enjoy the simple things in life again. It’s no secret that college is hard. There are challenges...

Writer Wants Pitch Clock Removed In Postseason

Nicholas Cruz, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

I believe that the new pitch clock rule has not been an issue in MLB through three weeks into the season. Games this year on average have been 25 minutes shorter than last year, which is a positive thing....

To Be...

To Be…

Phillip Cozzi, Gabrielle Weir, Brandon Granite, Nicholas Cruz, Editor & Staff Writers April 26, 2023

“Democracy Dies in Darkness” has been the slogan of the Washington Post since Feb 22, 2017, emphasizing the importance of a free and independent press. Brookdale’s student newspaper, The Current,...

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