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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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Looking For Love IRL

Looking For Love IRL

Jessica Lacalamito, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Love can be hard to find, but do dating apps make finding that special someone easier? There are many apps out there, Bumble, Tinder and Hinge just to name a few. But where do Brookdale students find love?...

Free Candy, Ice Cream, Flowers And Balloons Make Valentines Day Sweet

Free Candy, Ice Cream, Flowers And Balloons Make Valentine’s Day Sweet

Jaden Baez, Richie Diab, D. Emelia Stedman, Staff Writers February 14, 2024

The day for Cupid, Valentine's Day, or the day of love. For some it’s just Feb. 14, and for others, it’s a day of romance. For lovers, you could see it in the air as students mingled at a special...

Free Tampons Available On Campus If You Know Where To Go

Free Tampons Available On Campus If You Know Where To Go

Jessica Lacalamito, Chloe Sullivan, D. Emelia, Stedman, Staff Writers February 12, 2024

Inclusivity should mean availability to all. According to signs posted in some women’s restrooms and across campus, free menstrual pads and tampons are available on Brookdale's campus. However, many...

Brookdalopoly Introduced Students To Clubs, Activities

‘Brookdalopoly’ Introduced Students To Clubs, Activities

D. Emelia Stedman, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

Students entering the Navesink rooms on Jan. 30 not only found free games, prizes and giveaways, they were welcomed into a Monopoly-themed event called "Brookdalopoly" where they could learn about Brookdales...

Emergencies Dont Make Reservations: Be Prepared

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...

Students Share Streaming Advice

Students Share Streaming Advice

Marlys Wenzel, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

“I love binge watching my favorite shows after class because it gives my mind a break from the work,” 18-year-old English major Ella Rose of Middletown shared about her streaming habits. “My favorite...

Students Asked To Dive Deep Into Civility And Sustainability

Students Asked To Dive Deep Into Civility And Sustainability

Jonah Ronberg, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

Brookdale students and staff are being asked to mark their calendars for Feb. 19 to 23 for “engaging conversations, illuminating panel discussions, and hands-on workshops" regarding civility and "the...

Want To Fight Climate Change: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Want To Fight Climate Change: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Jessica Lacalamito, Editor February 8, 2024

Have you heard of the Permian extinction? According to scientists, a series of volcanic eruptions in Siberia filled the air with CO2 about 252 million years ago. This carbon dioxide dissolved in oceans...

Struggling To Pay Tuition? Tell Governor Murphy

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...

Governance Teaches Skills Employers Seek

Governance Teaches Skills Employers Seek

Jessica Lacalamito, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

Students looking to make a difference as well as a chance to learn valuable problem-solving and leadership skills are being urged to get involved with Brookdale's Governance. Two student positions are...

NATO Says Be Prepared; Are You?

NATO Says Be Prepared; Are You?

Chloe Sullivan, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

Emergencies are sometimes unpredictable and can happen at any time. That is why one should always be prepared to protect themselves and those they care for. Preparedness is the way to do so. To be prepared...

Nicki Minaj Has Once Again Created A Sensational Album

‘Nicki Minaj Has Once Again Created A Sensational Album’

Richie Diab, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

Nicki Minaj is a household name for most Americans and Trinidadians alike. Her most recent album "Pink Friday 2," a sequel to 2010’s "Pink Friday," has taken the world by storm, particularly, the northeast...

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