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An Interview with Kendry Hilario

Isaael Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment April 30, 2025

Another iconic year of Gothic Times, unfortunately, means one of our own is graduating. In a month and some change, our current reigning Editor-In-Chief Kendry Hilario will be walking the stage. Here,...

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The Power of Voice: Krystal Sital Returns to NJCU

Elijah Brown, Contributing Writer April 29, 2025

“I knew I wanted to see my name on the cover of a book.”  — Krystal Sital  When Krystal Sital returned to NJCU, the energy in the room shifted. Her presence wasn’t just as an author, but...

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Walk A Mile N Our Shoes: An Interview With NJCU Alumni – Daniel Aguilar

Justin Hyppolite, Contributing Writer April 22, 2025

A former Criminal Justice NJCU Alumni, Daniel Aguilar, is a committee member for Walk A Mile N Our Shoes, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Jersey City, NJ, dedicated to supporting local homeless...

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2025 JAB Fair: An Explosion of Creativity

Rasec Ventura, Contributing Writer April 17, 2025

“I feel like there's a lot of curious people, like, who are very appreciative of art, which I feel is super important in this time and age right now. I'm feeling like a lot of people are out here to...

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“Let Me Grow”: A Celebration Rooted in Light, Leadership, and Sisterhood

April 8, 2025

“You are not buried. You are being planted.” – Tiffany Barreau Some events don’t just fill a room. They fill a purpose. WoMen Shedding Light Onto Each Other, hosted by Seniors of 2025, Jasmine...

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Reflections on Embedded Tutoring: Learning without Limits at NJCU (Part II)

Learning Without Limits Embedded Tutors, Featured Writer March 27, 2025

A two-part series in which embedded tutors in NJCU’s Learning without Limits program reflect on their work with first-year composition students and their partnerships with faculty. Part Two Learning...

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Passion and Perseverance: Jezena Aponte’s Story

Ky’shon Tate, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

Jezena is a standout athlete in the cross country and track and field events. She is a sophomore at NJCU, where she is pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Jezena has achieved significant success since...

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Pat Lay: Hybrid

Mariia Pokusina, Featured Writer March 4, 2025

Half a century ago, we could only imagine what the future would be like. Today, in 2025, that  past future is already among us; it is our present. Those past depictions of futuristic flying cars,  living...

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Jerome China: Found and Reclaimed Exhibition

Justin Hyppolite, Contributing Writer February 26, 2025

NJCU’s Visual Arts Gallery reopens its door to a new exhibit called “Jerome China: Found and Reclaimed” from February 12th to March 20th. Jerome China is a Jersey City-based sculptor, born in 1961...

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Reflections on Embedded Tutoring: Learning without Limits at NJCU

A two-part series in which embedded tutors in NJCU’s Learning without Limits program reflect on their work with first-year composition students and their partnerships with faculty. Part One Learning...

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Ah Who Run Dis?: An Interview with NJCU Alumni – Krystle Lemonias

Angifer Rojas, Contributing Writer February 20, 2025

A former Art NJCU Alumni (Krystle Lemonias) has exhibited artwork in the Guttenberg Art Gallery, the exhibition was called Ah Who Run Dis?, which had an opening reception on November 9th, 2024. She also...

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Welcome Home, Melida Rodas

Elijah Brown, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

On a crisp Tuesday morning, on February 4th, at NJCU, I had the privilege of witnessing the power of storytelling firsthand. When writers share their lived experiences, they open windows for the audience...

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