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A rain garden sign in Jersey City.

Can Rain Gardens Help Solve the Flooding Problems in Jersey City?

M. Blessing Akeju, Contributing Writer January 19, 2022

As climate change becomes more of a threat, weather patterns are increasingly severe. In New Jersey, one way to prevent flooding could be through rain gardens. Hurricane Ida reminded people that there...

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The Jersey City Poetry Scene: An Interview with Rescue Poetix

Joy Akeju December 21, 2021

Rescue Poetix (Susan Justinano) is the current Poet Laureate of Jersey City. She is a poet, spoken word artist, and musician who has performed her heartfelt and introspective work at live events throughout...

Raising of the Puerto Rican flag in front of Hepburn Hall. Photo by David Wilson.

NJCU’s 39th Annual Puerto Rico Discovery Day Celebration

Monica Ortiz, Contributing Writer December 8, 2021

NJCU held its 39th Annual Puerto Rico Discovery Day Celebration on the lawn of Hepburn Hall and continued in the Multipurpose Room of the Gilligan Student Union Building. The celebration has a special...

Meet Abigail Ostrova  

Meet Abigail Ostrova  

Rebecca Richardson, HYPE Magazine Editor in Chief November 11, 2021

Abigail is a Graphic Design student at NJCU. Her work is described as fluid, conscientious, and budding. Abigail’s story is an essential reminder to trust your gut. Read on to learn more about the day-to-day...

Laura Bustamante with Councilman Solomon at a Puerto Rican parade. Photo Courtesy of James Solomon.

A Latinx Woman in Power

Melina Quispe November 9, 2021

Laura Bustamante is a Latinx woman who is the chief of staff for Jersey City Councilman James Solomon. Bustamante is not only a leader on Solomon’s team but also an NJCU alumni and a part of the LGBTQ+...

The Student Government Association Executive Board members. Photo Courtesy of SGA.

Meet the Members of SGA and SAB

October 1, 2021

Student Government Association Thyquel M. Halley President Major: Political Science/Pre-Law Minor Contact information:  [email protected], 201-200-2127   Alan Cruz Executive...

Vasquez-Villalta at the Skyline Conference which NJCU’s Men’s Volleyball team won. Photo Courtesy of Vazquez-Villalta.

Student-Athlete Defies Odds and Graduates

Suhas Vittal, Contributing Writer September 28, 2021

Jerlis Vasquez-Villalta immigrated from Morazan, El Salvador to America along with his family at the age 8. They came to America hoping to improve their lives and accomplish their financial goals. Despite...

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: NJCU’s Campus-Wide Celebrations

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: NJCU’s Campus-Wide Celebrations

Nick Camejo September 20, 2021

With more than 60 million Hispanics making up the largest minority population in the United States, one cannot ignore the influence their cultures have on our society. The contributions Hispanics have...

Little City Books. Photo Courtesy of Kate Jacobs

SUPPORT Independent Bookstores

Julie Marie Frances DeVoe, Copy Editor September 16, 2021

Supporting local bookstores help owners thrive and help aid the community by giving back to the economy. In the Hudson County area, there are three independent bookstores: The Little Boho Bookshop,...

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Can the Unemployment Department Do Better?

Melina Quispe September 9, 2021

Nearly 14,000 residents in Hudson County filed for unemployment claims in March 2021. Out of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Hudson County had the 8th highest number of cases processed. This surge of cases...

A Commemorative Look at 9/11

A Commemorative Look at 9/11

Julie Marie Frances DeVoe, Copy Editor September 7, 2021

It was a raw, gut-wrenching moment for America. After 9/11, we were wounded. When the hijacked airplanes attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon -- and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania --the lives...

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