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Good News: New Jersey Minimum Wage Will Be $15 in the Near Future

Corine Tamayo, Editor February 28, 2019

An integral part of Governor Phil Murphy’s campaign was the promise to raise minimum wage, and he did just that on Thursday, Jan. 17. Governor Murphy, along with other legislators from New Jersey worked...

Photo by Corine Tamayo

A Day in the Life: Amy Clark, Head Librarian

Corine Tamayo, Editor December 20, 2018

Amy Clark is currently the head librarian of the Bankier Library, a faculty member and the department chair. Before becoming a librarian, Clark was an English teacher. She didn’t like how time-consuming...

Brookdale Students Relax During Anti-Stress Week

Corine Tamayo, Editor December 20, 2018

Last week, Brookdale’s Student Life Board held Anti-Stress Week, featuring a series of events dedicated to decompressing before final exams. Events were held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with different...

Dr. Nicole Jackson Walker poses with some students who attended her session on the opioid epidemic. 
Photo by Corine Tamayo.

Brookdale Students Address the Monmouth County’s Opioid Epidemic

Mustafa Sheikh and Corine Tamayo November 27, 2018

On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Dr. Nicole Jackson Walker held an informational session about Monmouth County’s opioid epidemic. The event was a part of Psychology Week and Opioid Awareness Month, sponsored by...

Infographic by Corine Tamayo

Good News: Interfaith Solidarity In the Wake of Tragedy

Corine Tamayo, Editor November 20, 2018

On Saturday Oct. 27, a gunman opened fire on the Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation -- during its Shabbat services. According to the New York Times, separate ceremonies were occuring within the...

Humanitarian Aid in the Midst of Natural Disasters

Humanitarian Aid in the Midst of Natural Disasters

September 21, 2018

Hurricane Florence has recently ravaged the Carolinas, leaving behind destruction to people’s homes and livelihoods. In the wake of the hurricane, the federal government, nonprofit groups and volunteers...

Construction on SR-34, CR-537 to Continue for Another Year

Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor September 21, 2018

During fall of last year, construction began along the intersection of State Route 34 and County Road 537. This has been problematic for some Brookdale students, especially those from Howell, Freehold...

Guests at First Annual Macoproject Screening

Monmouth County Student Hosts Film Festival

Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor September 21, 2018

“I’m not a filmmaker,” says Avery Cohen, a 19-year old business major and film minor at Montclair State University, from Freehold. This time, last year, he was writing the screenplay for his sixth...

Back-to-School Simple Steps to Skincare

Back-to-School Simple Steps to Skincare

Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor August 29, 2018

It’s often hard to find time to care for yourself when you’re busy with the rigor of everyday life. Among school, work, and other commitments, perhaps the last thing you’re thinking about is skincare....

Thoughts and Prayers Don't Save Lives, student lie-in at the White House to protest gun laws

Good News: Student Activism in the Face of Adversity

Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor April 23, 2018

Following the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida, survivors have made sure their voices are heard. Many of these survivors are students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The primary focus is to...

Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns responds to questions from History Professor Jess Levine on Oct. 27 at the Collins Arena

Ken Burns Speaks at Brookdale

Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor November 6, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 27, over 1,800 people gathered in Brookdale’s Collins Arena for this year’s Jack W. Needle History Lecture, “Ken Burns: America’s Stories.” Burns, a popular filmmaker and documentarian...

Former Vice President Al Gore speaks to a Monmouth County crowd on Oct. 15

Al Gore Visits Monmouth County

Corine Tamayo, Feature Editor October 23, 2017

 Several Brookdale students and professors attended a Monmouth County Democrats campaign rally on Sunday, Oct. 15, that included former Vice President Al Gore, gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy, Congressman...

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