NJIT is no stranger to the lead-water crisis that continues to plague Newark citizens, with continuous testing and replacement of repairs being watched closely in the past years as the extent of Newark’s drinking water problem…
New Jersey Bans Flavored Vapes
On Jan. 21 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that would prohibit the sale or distribution of flavored e-cigarettes, effective April 20. After the 90-day grace period, the ban will affect any electronic cigarettes with…
Jersey City Protest
On Jan. 25 the “No War on Iran” protests kicked off all over the United States. One of these protests was hosted in neighboring Jersey City by Anakbayan - North Jersey (a Filipino advocacy group) in conjunction with many other groups including NJ Action 21,…
Athletes of the Decade
The 2010’s was a decade filled with a plethora of incredible athletes—some of the greatest of all time. These athletes provided us with breathtaking highlights, competed and won at the highest level of their sports and…
Movies of the Decade
Filmmakers love to discuss the best films of the decade, and the debates over film superiority will continue through 2020. Among my favorites from the 2010’s are “Interstellar,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “The Shape of Water,” “Django Unchained,” “Get Out,” “Baby Driver” and “La La Land.” Each of these films mentioned above can draw audiences…
NJ Fines Uber Hundreds of Millions in Back…
On Nov. 14, 2019, Uber Technologies Inc. was fined $649 million by New Jersey for years of not paying taxes as a result of mislabeling of employees as independent contractors. The request was issued by…
NJIT @ Jersey City
If you’ve taken the PATH train recently, then you’ve probably noticed ads for NJIT@JerseyCity. With seemingly little on-campus promotion of the new location, many students are unaware that it exists or know little about its purpose. …
Hong Kong Street Protests Curb Study Abroad Experience…
When David Balcon began planning a study abroad trip in September of last year, Hong Kong was still a picture of stability. “We chose Hong Kong in the first place because… it's just a hub in Asia…
School Spirit: NJIT’s Pep Band
Sports are integral to school spirit and college culture, and NJIT is no different. From the swim and track meets to the soccer and basketball games, each event is a great way of bringing NJIT…