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LGBT Equality: The fight is not over—it has only just begun

Liem Ho • September 25, 2015

By Liem Ho On Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage could not be banned by states—the U.S. became the 21st country worldwide to nationalize the legalization of same-sex marriage. As...

Be You: On Coming Out and Accepting Differences

Liem Ho • June 1, 2015

I attempted to tell my parents of my sexual orientation on a chilly March night. It was roughly a year and a half ago. I met a guy online, and one Friday night we went on a date behind my parents’ back....

Behind the Veil: The Meaning of the Hijab

Liem Ho • June 1, 2015

Take a stroll through campus; whether it be rain or shine, dry or humid, you will notice many Muslim women wearing headscarves of various colors and designs. This headscarf is called a hijab, an...

NJIT Ranked No. 4 in New Jersey’s “Best Value Colleges”

Liem Ho • April 21, 2015

By Liem Ho A recent study (link) conducted by financial data and technology company, SmartAsset, assessed and ranked ten colleges for having the best value in the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Institute...

The Importance of Declaring or Changing Your Major

Liem Ho • April 17, 2015

Before graduating high school, many students choose to continue their education at a university or college to obtain either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in order to best prepare themselves further...

York Center Life Science Extension to complete in 2016

Liem Ho • April 17, 2015

NJIT will be expanding its life science facilities with new extensions being made to the existing York Center, located near the parking lot adjacent to the Student Mall. The goal of this extension is...

The Importance of Declaring or Changing Your Major

Liem Ho • April 9, 2015

The Importance of Declaring or Changing Your Major Liem Ho Before graduating high school, many students choose to continue their education at a university or college to obtain either an associate’s...

Vendors at MiniCon

Liem Ho • March 10, 2015

Participants of NJIT’s second annual comic convention, MiniCon, were able to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from their favorite comic series, anime shows, and mangas. MiniCon attendees could buy...

Advice from Public Safety on Staying Safe

Liem Ho • March 3, 2015

As a student at a school like NJIT, it’s very easy to gain book smarts. However, going to school in an urban setting inhabited by thousands of people will also require students to have street smarts...

NJIT is Underrated

Liem Ho • February 24, 2015

Liem Ho Business Insider, a leading reporter of business and technology news, released their list of America’s Top 50 Most Underrated Colleges on January 28, with the New Jersey Institute of Technology...

The Importance of Applying for Research and Internship Positions

Liem Ho • February 8, 2015

By Liem Ho In today’s society, many high school graduates are seeking an education beyond the undergraduate level. In the past, simply graduating college with a bachelor’s degree was sufficient to...

Club Spotlight – Student Activities Council (SAC)

Liem Ho • January 30, 2015

Liem Ho The NJIT student body was welcomed back on campus for the start of the spring semester with the Week of Winter, a week-long series of winter themed events. On the very first day of school,...