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The Current

The Student News Site of Brookdale Community College

The Current

Students Urged To Vote And Encourage Others To Vote

Students Urged To Vote And Encourage Others To Vote

Staff report September 23, 2024

If you attended the Welcome Back BBQ on Sept. 12, you should remember seeing ErinMarie Tierney, the associate director of Student Life & Activities, informing students to register and pledge to vote in...

Do You Struggle With Math? Maybe It’s Dyscalculia

Do You Struggle With Math? Maybe It’s Dyscalculia

A column, By Isabel Shaw September 23, 2024

Dyscalculia is not well known or even recognized, but to those who experience this debilitating disorder, the symptoms are very real. Despite maintaining a 4.0, I still felt dumb. You see, I just can’t...

It Pays To Be a Part Of A Community

It Pays To Be a Part Of A Community

A column, By Ismony Darbouze September 20, 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...

'I Am Alone In The Woods With A Rumbling Noise Waiting For Me'

‘I Am Alone In The Woods With A Rumbling Noise Waiting For Me’

Bianca Miller, Staff Writer April 27, 2024

I am routinely a runner at my town's local reservoir when the weather sees fit. Being a woman, my guard is always up in terms of my surroundings, I try my best to be hyper aware of the environment I am...

The Day The World Stood Still

A Column, By Ismony Darbouzer April 16, 2024

I remember that day like it was yesterday. A cold February. The 23rd. 2016. Eight years ago. Endless rain. The water drenched my school uniform until my toes were swimming in my shoe soles, until...

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

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

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'...

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