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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

This Is My Hometown, Complain Long Branch Residents Opposed To Springsteen Museum

‘This Is My Hometown,’ Complain Long Branch Residents Opposed To Springsteen Museum

D. Emelia Stedman, Staff Writer November 12, 2023

“I love Bruce Springsteen, but I don’t want him in my backyard.” LONG BRANCH - At the Nov. 8 city council meeting, one frustrated resident vented to the council saying, “They didn’t even...

Wellness Center Now Open On Campus

Wellness Center Now Open On Campus

Zakk Merullo, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Tuesday, Oct. 5, marked the grand opening of the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center here at Brookdale, a hub created to ease the minds and souls of Brookdale campus and community. The Wellness...

When Someone Really Likes Cars, There Is No Barrier

‘When Someone Really Likes Cars, There Is No Barrier’

Isabel Shaw, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Ben Kuleshov, a 19-year-old journalism major from Holmdel, bought his first car, a little red convertible, a few years ago and has been into cars ever since. “I love everything about cars – I like...

Students Carve Out A New Experience

Students Carve Out A New Experience

Lee Wagner, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

“I just stabbed it and kept going. Giant Eye and then an X… and then it got hungry. Can’t blame a pumpkin for getting hungry,” said Jared Barnard, an art major from Bradley Beach, describing his...

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

DaKim Randolph, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

Nearly 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and one in eight women in America will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetimes. About 2,800 men are diagnosed each year with...

Check Out The On-Campus Store Where Everything Is Free

Check Out The On-Campus Store Where Everything Is Free

Journalism 101.002RL Students, Staff Writers September 25, 2023

Thrifting is good for the environment; donating is better. Clara’s Closet, a completely free, on-campus thrift shop, offers a chance to do both. “We aim to give back to the community and help break...

How Did I Not Know That?

How Did I Not Know That?

Isabel Shaw, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Welcome to the first installment of How did I not know that? I was at a meeting of “The Current” a while back, and I learned there was a rock concert – given by Brookdale students  - that night....

Involvement Fair Draws Crowds

Involvement Fair Draws Crowds

Jessica Lacalamito, Editor September 25, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Brookdale students gathered to seek out clubs and activities to join at this semester's Involvement Fair held on the Lincroft campus. Among the groups represented were Brookdale’s...

Tomorrow Isnt Promised

‘Tomorrow Isn’t Promised’

Olivia Savino, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

                                                                                                           Photo By Olivia Savino Long Beach Island...

Learning To Use, Not Abuse, A.I.

Learning To Use, Not Abuse, A.I.

Phillip Cozzi, Editor May 16, 2023

“It's not plagiarism. It's just not their own work. It's cheating of a different kind... ChatGPT just kind of like stashes stuff together and creates original quote-unquote content,” said...

Student Designers Showcased In Fashion Show

Student Designers Showcased In Fashion Show

Gabrielle Weir, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

Brookdale Community College’s fashion club delivered an inspiring and refreshing talent show May 4. Student work by introductory and advanced design students was presented first. The looks that walked...

Social Worker Helps Students With The Courage To Say: Can You Help Me With This

Social Worker Helps Students With The Courage To Say: Can You Help Me With This

Gabrielle Weir April 28, 2023

Brookdale students facing any number of challenges can find help by talking to social worker Sylvina Mendez, who works full time on Brookdale’s campus. “I connect students with the resources in...

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