By Lance Grant – Student Journalist As students gathered their belongings and migrated towards the door, a line formed at the front of the classroom. Eager-eyed students waited patiently to talk to David Sloan, a long time producer at ABC, after sharing his knowledge of the journalism world in Professor Jim Pensiero’s class, Convergence. “Sloan,” … Continued
By: Gabriel De Oliveira – Student Journalist Finally, the NFL playoffs are here. The playoffs are where careers can be immortalized. For the first time, there will be two days of triple headers. Here is what to look out for in each game. Saturday Games Colts vs Bills at 1:05 PM -This is an amazing … Continued
By Tyrese Henryel – Co Sports Editor The National Basketball Association has returned after a 4-month stoppage due to players testing positive for COVID-19 and the sports world is headed back to regularly scheduled programming. A significant Issue that seems to have been troubling the players and its fans that represent the communities, is the … Continued
By: Esther Paul – Copy Editor The beginning of any normal semester meant the hustling and bustling to acquire books and new outfits, school lawns filled with students headed to classes, and crowds gathering at back-to-school events. This semester, however, has proven to be anything but normal. With the irresolution of the COVID pandemic, many … Continued
Piece written by Samson E. Merise My father finished his story as he parked in front of the school. I looked at him, unable to see his face. Instead, I saw black. In that blackness, I saw the shadowy forms of his guardians cracking the bloody whip against his back. I felt a queasiness deep … Continued
Article written by Student Journalist- Elham Bassam Many of the communities that we live in and are surrounded by are suffering from the lack of access to basic necessities like food. This insecurity exists within communities which are poor and rich alike. This issue does not discriminate and is even apparent within the Newark community, … Continued
Written by Daffen Perez The “RU In Love With Me” Valentine’s PJ Party was a memorable experience. Program Board did an excellent job creating a Valentine’s Day atmosphere, as well as spreading the seasonal love. From the get, there were heart shaped balloons at the entrance, as well as rose petals cascading the Essex Room … Continued
Written by Khadijah Jackson- Student Journalist Over 200 hours ago, on February 6th, West and Central Turkey, alongside Western Syria, suffered an earthquake of a 7.8 magnitude. As of February 16th, Reuters states that there have been 42,000+ killed, 114,900+ injured, and overall 25M+ people affected by the disaster.Earthquakes are measured on the Richter Scale, … Continued
Written by David Horan David Horan, Journalist-For Nadeen Abuhadba who is a senior, Neuroscience Major, research lab intern, President of UNICEF, SGA Diversity Senator, and volunteer patient care worker, the path was clear from the start: She was going to be helping people. The only question was how?“Since I was 14,15, I would just volunteer … Continued
By Mia Herrera The matriarch of the Rios family, Azucena, often thought about all the decisions she had ever made in her life. Quitting her first job, marrying Pedro, adopting Dayana, training Dayana, letting Dayana join the military, refusing command of their nation, watching Dayana come into power, and not doing anything.Azucena stared at the … Continued
Written by Daffen Perez Every year around November, the sun begins to set earlier, and the weather begins to cool, resulting in shorter days. This causes many people to suffer from seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is known to last throughout the colder seasons, ‘your symptoms begin in the fall … Continued
Written by Daffen Perez- Student Journalist The Student Government Association hosted a Thanksgiving deconstruction on Thursday, November 17th. The event presented an demonstrative opportunity on how different cultures celebrate Thanksgiving. During the function, various ethnicities and cultures were introduced. Their various ways of celebrating Thanksgiving were celebrated throughout the night. A large number of students … Continued
By Khadijah Ihsan – Student Journalist With OUToberfest coming to an end, the Intercultural Resource Center made sure it ended with a spectacle. On October 27th, they held their annual Drag Show in the Essex Room. There were various talents on stage that night to entertain an ecstatic audience. Hosted by Alisha Day, and featuring … Continued
Written by Daffen Perez- Student Journalist RU-N’s Program Board hosted an open mic night on November 1st, which highlighted the talents of the Rutger’s community. This electrifying night consisted of various performances- from heartfelt poetry, to alumni rapping, to instruments and singing. There were a few covers as well, including renditions of Ribs by Lorde, … Continued