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A Lifeline: Text Or Chat 988 If You Need Help

A Lifeline: Text Or Chat 988 If You Need Help

Staff report September 14, 2025

September is Suicide Prevention Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness encourages everyone to start a conversation with someone who may need help. Everyone should know that 988 is the national...

Time To Enjoy 'Local Summer'

Time To Enjoy ‘Local Summer’

Chloe Curtis, Features Editor September 13, 2025

“Local Summer” is the unofficial term to describe the Jersey Shore after Labor Day, which marks the end of the state's busiest season. When “local summer” begins, crowds start to simmer down and...

Silent Disco Lights Up The Night

Silent Disco Lights Up The Night

Brielle Cunningham, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

Students traded loudspeakers for wireless headphones on Wednesday, April 23, as Brookdale Community College’s Student Life hosted a silent disco at the Student Life Centre Patio. The 7 to 10 p.m. event...

'Nobody Should Be Attacked On The Basis Of Their Clothing'

‘Nobody Should Be Attacked On The Basis Of Their Clothing’

Ismony Darbouze, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

“I think Denim Day is an event that should have more awareness than what it has today. I bet most people don’t even know what that day is or what it represents,” said Dani Struble, a Brookdale student,...

'The Current' Plans For The Future

‘The Current’ Plans For The Future

Ryan Ennis, Staff writer April 30, 2025

As the semester comes to an end, many Brookdale clubs are discussing plans for the end of the semester, the start of the next one and what to expect in between. The Current is also taking part in these...

Did You Know There’s An Election April 29 To May 1?

Michael Mayhew, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Graduating students are eligible to run for a one-year position serving on the Brookdale Board of Trustees, the policy-making body of the college, which is "charged with the oversight and control of the...

Governor's Race Heats Up

Governor’s Race Heats Up

Benjamin Prozeller, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

Who will be moving into the governor's mansion? The New Jersey gubernatorial election is ramping up, as many might have noticed with the onslaught of ads for candidates in the last few weeks. Politicians...

Clara's Closet: Help For Today, Hope For Tomorrow

Clara’s Closet: Help For Today, Hope For Tomorrow

Ryan Ennis, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Earlier this semester, Brookdale presented the Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE), a povery-simulation program for students, staff and others that gives attendees a glimpse of what it is like to experience...

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Basic Needs Must Be Met For Students To Succeed

Michael Mayhew, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

“Student success is dependent on students having their basic needs met and feeling a sense of belonging at Brookdale,” said Psychology Professor Sara Burrill. “As a faculty fellow at the Center for...

'Hands Off' Protest Draws A Crowd In Red Bank

‘Hands Off’ Protest Draws A Crowd In Red Bank

Michael Mayhew, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, thousands of protests called ‘Hands Off’ occurred across the country, including one in Red Bank. The protests were to express anger toward President Donald Trump’s recent...

Play Or Watch Latino Jeopardy Thursday

Play Or Watch Latino Jeopardy Thursday

Michael Mayhew, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Students who want to celebrate their knowledge of Latino culture or maybe just learn more while having a good time may want to head to the Twin Lights rooms, lower levelof the SLC, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday...

Planned Parenthood Pops Up On Campus

Planned Parenthood Pops Up On Campus

Ismony Darbouze, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

“We want people to know that our clinics are a resource, not something that should be stigmatized,” said Litzy Merino Reyes, the public affairs manager for Planned Parenthood in Shrewsbury, which...

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