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‘A Tree Took Down My New House’

Katia Damaso, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

I was sitting at home one afternoon, early in the pandemic, and began wondering what my next step in life would be. I’d already bought my share of online sale-priced goods, watched what felt like...

Writer Shares Experience Of Traveling Alone

Writer Shares Experience Of Traveling Alone

Olivia Savino, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

March 10, 2023: Spring Break I never would have imagined that at 19 I would be flying on a plane all by myself. When my boyfriend and I discussed our situation on being long distance I knew it meant...

Cheer And Dance Team Also Took Championship Journey

Cheer And Dance Team Also Took Championship Journey

Jillian Aversano, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Playoffs! The Brookdale men's basketball team not only made the playoffs, they became national champions. They didn't make this journey alone. Brookdale's cheer and dance club/team watched the...

90.5 The Night: Are You Listening?

90.5 The Night: Are You Listening?

Gianna Tricomi, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

Brookdale Community College continues to grow its public radio station, 90.5 The Night, as the channel has now reached four streaming platforms; FM radio, HD radio, any computer and almost all mobile devices. The...

Student Overcomes Obstacles With Confidence And Perseverance

Student Overcomes Obstacles With Confidence And Perseverance

Olivia Savino, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

Christina Ross, a 19-year-old computer science major, is bound to chase her life dreams despite a rocky childhood. Ross currently resides in Sayreville and commutes to Brookdale Community College. Growing...

Asia Society Works To Build Understanding And Friendships

Asia Society Works To Build Understanding And Friendships

Katia Damaso, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

On March 3, the Asia Society Club at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft Campus, held their first meeting of the month.  Overseen by Professor Daijuan Gao, the club meets Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to...

‘Sometimes It Takes Living And Making Mistakes To Know Which Path To Follow’

Gabrielle Weir, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

The United States experiences a 40 percent college dropout rate every year according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),...

Looking For A Spring Break Trip Close To Home? Check Out Atlantic City

Looking For A Spring Break Trip Close To Home? Check Out Atlantic City

Joe McNally, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

Atlantic City is always a pleasant destination for a weekend getaway trip.  There are plenty of casinos if you want to gamble, and tons of bars and clubs if you're going to drink.  There are hidden gems...

Just Dance, The Motto That Keeps This Club Running

‘Just Dance,’ The Motto That Keeps This Club Running

Jillian Aversano, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Brookdale students who have dance experience or want to learn to dance should mark Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. down on their schedules and head over to PAC 101 to join the Dance Club. The student-run...

Dreams Do Happen At Brookdale

Dreams Do Happen At Brookdale

Gianna Tricomi, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

Brookdale has produced yet another notable alumnus. Tommy Kaiser graduated BCC in 2020 and has embarked on a professional theater career, traveling the world with the National Tour of “Rent.” In...

When Hearts And Flowers Equal Stress And Anxiety

Terri Coppola, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

Once a year, the spirit of Valentine’s Day gets thrown up on everything in town. Everything becomes pink and heart-shaped. Brands suddenly decide their packaging needs to be sprinkled with hearts. Products...

Its Not Too Late To Learn Guitar

It’s Not Too Late To Learn Guitar

Brandon Granite, Staff Writer January 29, 2023

Have you ever wanted to learn guitar but felt it’s too late in life to start learning? Are you looking for someone to teach you how to get started? Look no further - I'll guide you as to what you need...

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