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The Student News Site of Brookdale Community College

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The Student News Site of Brookdale Community College

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Drag Queen Story Hour Cancellation Sparks Controversy

Drag Queen Story Hour Cancellation Sparks Controversy

Isabel Shaw, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

Drag Story Hour was scheduled to be part of Brookdale’s Bring Your Child to Work Day celebration April 25. Jersey City resident Harmonica Sunbeam (who prefers to use her stage name) was scheduled to...

WILL Brings Assemblywoman To Campus

WILL Brings Assemblywoman To Campus

Chloe Sullivan, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

Luanne Peterpaul is the Assemblywoman for New Jersey's 11th legislative district, which encompasses 19 towns in Monmouth County. She spoke to Brookdale students April 18 at the request of Women in Learning...

Write A Caption; Win Finals Care Package!

Write A Caption; Win Finals Care Package!

Staff report April 18, 2024

Interested in receiving a finals care package comprised of gift cards to Jersey Mikes and Playa Bowls, snacks, candy and Brookdale swag? The Writing Center is hosting its very first caption contest...

International Festival Is A Hit

International Festival Is A Hit

April 13, 2024

Photos By D. Emelia Stedman On Tuesday, April 9, the International Student Association held its annual festival, a multicultural celebration, featuring ethnic food, dance and music, arts and crafts,...

The Day The Earth Shook

The Day The Earth Shook

Marlys Wenzel, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

“When the earthquake went by, I thought it was a helicopter,” 21-year-old Bri Harper of Leonardo said of the 4.8 magnitude earthquake New Jersey experienced on Friday, April 5. According to the U.S....

College-Age Students At Risk Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Learn More April 15

College-Age Students At Risk Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Learn More April 15

Alan Ramirez, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Brookdale students are hosting an event on April 15 in collaboration with the Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation, the leading domestic violence intervention foundation in New Jersey. The foundation aims...

Lincroft To See 88.7 Percent Eclipse At 3:25

Jonah Ronberg, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

Environmental science student Ava Burndley, 21, is heading up to Niagara Falls with her family for a good view of Monday's "Great North American Eclipse." "It'll be very exciting," Burndley said. "For...

Autistic Youth Advocate Speaks At Brookdale

Autistic Youth Advocate Speaks At Brookdale

Marlys Wenzel, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

“Just because they’re different, they’re not any less of a person,” said Timothy Rohrer, an autistic youth advocate. Rohrer shared his experience navigating life with autism during a presentation...

Better Studying Trumps More Studying

Better Studying Trumps More Studying

Marlys Wenzel, Staff Writer March 31, 2024

“I actually do that where I’ll set a timer for an hour or so to study, and once it goes off, I’ll watch a movie or get food,” 21-year-old Mia Vutto from Lincroft said. Stressed over exams? Need...

April 2: He Says Peace In The Middle East Is Possible

April 2: He Says Peace In The Middle East Is Possible

Staff report March 29, 2024

Interfaith leader Joe Ritacco wants Brookdalians and others to imagine what it would be like if there were peace in the Middle East. Ritacco believes peace is possible and wants others to join him for...

Provost Touts Value Of Curiosity

Provost Touts Value Of Curiosity

Christian Pietromonaco, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

Brookdale's Governance held a Zoom meeting Feb. 13 addressing steering updates, diversity, academic standards, and Governance structure. Also, Dr. Katie Lynch presented on the need for and importance of...

Civility Panel: You Are The Most Important Thing

Civility Panel: You Are The Most Important Thing

Sergio Nino Vela, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

“The most important thing isn’t your class assignment or work, it's yourself,” said Global Citizenship Distinction (GCD) panel members after a presentation on food sustainability and the impact of...

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