University Place: A Peek into the Future of NJCU
Erik S. Ordyke, Managing Editor
March 14, 2018
What is it and how does it compare to other colleges/universities? University Place is a vision for NJCU described as “a game changer” by President Sue Henderson. It plans to feature retail shops, a supermarket, public apartments and other buildings upon completion. West Campus Village, a student dormi...
SGO’s New Government Officials Have Been Selected
Diana Sanchez, News Editor
March 1, 2018
The student body has spoken. NJCU has chosen their new representatives for the 2018-2019 school year. Voting polls officially closed last night and the announcement was sent out at midnight. A total of 1,564 votes were casted and the elected officials that will represent our student government...
Ambitious West Campus in Progress
Diana Sanchez, Op/Ed Editor
November 20, 2017
NJCU’s long-term project, University Place, involves leasing land to developers for four large private residential buildings. These mixed-use buildings will be constructed just off of West Side Avenue near the West Campus Village dorms that opened in 2016.
“Anti-diversity” Fliers Found on Campus
Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter
November 18, 2017
Last week, flyers with the slogan “It’s Okay to Be White” were discovered in Rossey Hall. The flyers were reported to Public Safety and torn down, but later replaced by new ones. President Sue Henderson sent an official statement via email condemning these “flyers promoting anti-diversity”...
NJCU, a Sanctuary Campus? Drea[me]rs Fight for DACA
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Michi Suazo and Diana Sanchez
October 30, 2017
Imagine living in a country you have grown to love and become a part of. A country with opportunities and resources that allows you to become anything you dream of. A country that grants you and your children a bright future. Now envision waking up the next day and hearing the news that you and your...
NJCU Drea[me]rs hold fundraiser to support DACA applicants
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Diana Sanchez, Op/Ed Editor
September 21, 2017
The Drea[mer]’s club is fighting to defeat the insurmountable challenges and risks that the undocumented community are facing: by fighting to stand in support of the undocumented community in light of Trump’s executive order to repeal DACA, which has effected nearly one million people.
NJCU community gathers in support of Drea[me]rs
Michi Suazo, Diana Sanchez, and Monica Sarmiento
September 12, 2017
On Friday, September 8, NJCU Drea[me]rs held two meetings on campus. That morning, students and faculty met to discuss President Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Tuition increase despite student objections
Michi Suazo, Features Editor
September 5, 2017
NJCU’s tuition has increased by 2.9 percent for this academic year. The Board of Trustees voted on the increase during a meeting held this summer. Several students on campus including group members from the Take Back Our Education coalition (which included PEP, the Undoing Racism Committee, AnakBayan NJ,...
Mayor Fulop talks moving Jersey City forward at NJCU
David Mosca
May 10, 2017
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, along with Councilman Daniel Rivera, appeared at NJCU on Saturday, May 6, to speak with students and residents about economic issues as well as future redevelopment plans and safety in Jersey City. “I like to think that Jersey City is a very special place and we’re...
NJCU Media Students march for art
Monica Sarmiento
May 9, 2017
Students and faculty from NJCU’s Media Arts Department met on Thursday, May 4 to protest the administration’s decision to abruptly suspend applications to the department’s graduate program. Integrated Media Arts Production, IMAP, is the only Media production MFA program in New Jersey.
NJCU Students Support Refugees
Priscilla Arevalo
March 29, 2017
In late February, several student clubs and organizations came together to coordinate “NJCU Students Supporting Refugees: Open Arms, Open Hearts, Open Doors.”
Dr. Will Guzmán appointed as new Director of Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center
Monica Sarmiento, Web Editor
February 9, 2017
Dr. Will Guzmán has joined New Jersey City University as the newly appointed Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center.
