The Gothic Times Staff’s funny, silly, and inspirational quotes from this academic year that have been taken out of context.

English professor awarded $25,000 grant (Page 2, April 5)

“I’m just taking a leave so I can work on a novel, buy some books, a good computer, a little bit more of Chinese takeout, and take some time off ,” said Lin.

Budget report alerts NJCU to growing number of problems (Page 4, April 5)

“..I don’t want to be [in the same category] with Kean,” said Pinkas.

$9K for Trustees’ tablets? (Page 1, February 15)

“I am promoting environmentalism,” said President Hernandez

Discrimination Suit Against NJCU Rejected ( Page 1, November 28)

“Had there been some minority representation, I believe the process would have been fairer, because, as a colleague told me, it’s tough to convince an all white jury that a Puerto Rican president discriminated against a Filipino,” said Andes.

SGO members, students removed from India discussion and vote Move may have broken law, official says (Page 1, March 7)

“We weren’t trying to break the law,” [Said Dean of Students Lyn Hamlin]

Time as a Constant Uncertainty (Page 5, October 8)

“This stick is nothing more than a stick. I don’t see how it could relate to time.” [said Mario Medina]

Urban Lenses of Felix Rodriguez (Page 1, January 19)

“Chuck Close has a quote that goes ‘inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work.’ I always liked the quote, because I never consciously said to myself ‘I dream of becoming a filmmaker.’ It just happened. “[said Felix Rodriguez]