The Gothic Times

New Jersey Primary Election

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief • June 13, 2020

The primary election in New Jersey is July 7. To anyone who has not registered to vote, the deadline to register is June 16. What is the Primary Election? In the primary, you are able to choose your...

The Nightmare Virus

Angela A. Garcia, Contributing Writer • June 12, 2020

I found out I was positive for the Coronavirus on April 21st nearly two weeks after I was first tested. However, my symptoms began on March 25th, but because I have asthma, and the constant weather changes,...

Tuition Proposal Meeting: June 29th

Ivana Estime • June 11, 2020

The tuition and fee resolution meeting will be held on Monday, June 29th at 6pm. A public tuition hearing was held in late April to discuss possible proposals to increase tuition. This was discussed...

Jersey City protest at City Hall

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief • June 8, 2020

(June 6), Thousands of people gathered in front of City Hall to protest against police brutality. The protest was held by the Black Diaspora Club, who are Class of 2020 students from McNair Academic High...

Worried About Your Mental Health? So Are Many NJCU Students

Maryam Pervaiz, News Editor • June 4, 2020

As Coronavirus cases continued to grow in numbers, mental health concerns have either resurfaced or continuously affected many NJCU students. Students are quarantined in their homes, dealing or struggling...

Jersey City protests over the injustice of black lives

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2020

Hundreds of people in Jersey City came together in unity to protest peacefully in solidarity with protesters around the world including Minnesota. This follows the tragic death of George Floyd who was...

Photo Challenge Winners Announced

David Wilson • April 28, 2020

The Gothic Times thanks all the students who submitted to the Photo Challenge in April. There were two categories: Inside Environment and Outside Environment, and all of the submissions were appreciated. Our...

The Ban on Plastic Bags

Monica Ortiz, Contributing Writer • April 18, 2020

Did you know, Americans use 100 billion plastic bags a year, which requires 12 million containers of oil to produce? The average family only recycles 15 bags a year while the rest end up in landfills or...

Food Supply For Dorming Students

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief • April 17, 2020

More than 90 students remain at NJCU’s residence halls despite the university being closed. While many forage for supplies due to the Coronavirus, the students on campus are being taken care of. According...

The Problems with the Light Rail

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2020

A short video that displays the temporary shutdown of Jersey City Light Rail on West Side Avenue that affects New Jersey City University commuters. See video below. https://youtu.be/QHuI-Haet-Y

SGA Council Meeting goes Virtual

April 9, 2020

The first virtual Student Government Association (SGA) meeting was held on Monday, April 6. Many topics were discussed and questions were answered. A Town Hall Meeting with NJCU’s Provost...

NJCU student has COVID-19

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2020

A student has tested positive with the COVID-19 virus but was reported to not be showing any symptoms. The student has returned home and is no longer on campus. President Sue Henderson made the announcement...