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XOXO, Njit.Confessions

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor • February 20, 2023

Whenever she got a break on her shift at work, the creator of @njitconfessions on Instagram rapidly scrolled through hundreds of messages in her inbox, posting as many as she could throughout the day....

Addressing Reports of Sexual Misconduct on Campus

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2023

Content warning: this article contains mentions of sexual violence. “13% of all [college] students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation,”...

$788k Grant Awarded To NJIT Water Quality Researchers

Aaron Dimaya, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023

On Dec. 20, 2022, a collaborative research team led by NJIT researchers received a $778,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, or NJDEP. This grant was part of a wider allocation...

NJIT Card Readers Go Swipeless

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor • January 31, 2023

(Photo by Areej Qamar) In December 2022, several residence hall residents watched with interest as tap card readers were installed on the front of each building, replacing the preceding swipe-in system....

Covering COP27

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor • December 30, 2022

(Photo from COP Civic Space) From Nov. 6 to Nov. 20, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known better as COP27, took place in the coastal Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh. The event...

NJIT Alumnus’s Space Flight Anniversary

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • December 30, 2022

(Photo from NASA's Johnson Space Center) Cady Heron popularized Oct. 3 as a historically precious day, and it certainly was for Walter M. Schirra, Jr. 60 years ago, he was launched into space as one...

Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month Virtual Panel

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • December 30, 2022

NJIT’s Associate Director for Diversity & Inclusion Chris Won hosted a panel in the last week of November, which is Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month. One of his objectives was to “highlight...

Dining at NJIT during Winter Break

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • December 30, 2022

NJIT is known to be a commuter school; however, with about 20% residents, many end up living on campus during long breaks such as the one in winter. As such, some students have spoken up about not having...

President Lim Reflects on His First Semester

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • December 30, 2022

(Photo from Cathy Hansen) December marks NJIT President Dr. Teik C. Lim’s sixth month in office, and he took some time to detail his experience throughout his first complete semester. Even before...

NJIT Hires New Diversity Officer

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2022

(Photo from Tristan Duverglas) On Dec. 1, Dr. David E. Jones became NJIT’s first chief diversity officer. His role involves advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives...

The Amazing Race: NJIT Celebrates International Education Week

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor • December 15, 2022

(Photos from Narella Vamshi) NJIT is known for its diverse student body, with significant cultural diversity represented in its undergraduate and graduate populations. From Nov. 9–18, the Office...

Behind the Scenes: The NJIT Highlander

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2022

(Photo by Yukthi Sangoi) Maybe you’ve seen his familiar face at Homecoming or during sporting events — no one has more school spirit than NJIT’s mascot, the Highlander! The NJIT Highlander...