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NJIT's Student Newspaper

The Vector

Alvaro Coronado, President of the Society of Hispanic and Latine Appreciation

A Student’s Start in Social Sustainability

Sadia Mohiuddin, Contributing Writer November 11, 2023

For many students, campus sustainability comes in the form of addressing environmental concerns — most commonly through recycling and composting. Fourth-year architecture student Alvaro Coronado’s...

Science Spotlight: Studies Reveal New Theories about Menopause in Primates

Science Spotlight: Studies Reveal New Theories about Menopause in Primates

Arwa Ouali, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Menopause is a period during which reproductive hormones begin to slow their production, an indicator of lower fertility and the menstrual cycle’s end. It’s been studied extensively in humans, yet...

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A Spectacular Halloween Album If You Still Want to Stay Spooky

Aaron Dimaya, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

Are you tired of “Thriller” and the “Ghostbusters" theme being the only Halloween songs in your catalog? Does your inner soul yearn for spooky stories told under nightfall behind punchy New Wave...

The Nomadic Nightmares of Newark

The Nomadic Nightmares of Newark

Vaishnavi Kodali, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

The spooky season has come to a close and it is only a matter of days before turkeys and Christmas trees take over. Let’s hash out some of the myths and legends of Newark, according to online sources.  Starting...

Dear Highlander, My boo just ghosted me

Areej Qamar, Executive Editor October 28, 2023

Dear Highlander,  My boo just ghosted me, and I actually have no idea why. I thought that things were going pretty well with them, but they’ve completely disappeared and stopped responding to my...

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ChatGPT Updates Draw Curiosity and Caution

David Juarez, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

By now, all of us have heard this program’s name and become accustomed to heeding the many warnings that come following its title. This is none other than ChatGPT, also known as a homework-saver, GPA-destroyer,...

Humanities Classes Aren’t Just Easy As

Humanities Classes Aren’t Just Easy As

Ali Jamil, Contributing Writer October 12, 2023

It is the age-old habit of every STEM major to look down upon humanities classes as if they’re worth nothing more than the easy As and credits that they provide. “After all, when exactly am I going...

Amazon office lobby in New York | Photo from Karsten Moran | The New York Times

The Federal Trade Commission Thinks Amazon Is a Monopoly

Nandita Rajesh, Contributing Writer October 12, 2023

On Sept. 23, the Federal Trade Commission joined forces with 17 state attorney generals to sue Amazon. The case is based on allegations that the company is a monopoly that utilizes anticompetitive and...

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There’s More to a College Than Its Ranking

Ali Jamil, Contributing Writer October 8, 2023

There was an interesting mix of emotions I felt upon seeing NJIT’s #19 Wall Street Journal ranking on my friends’ Instagram stories. On one hand, the overly critical student in me was thinking “oh,...

Robert and Nadine Menendez arrive for a court appearance on Sept. 27, 2023 | Photo from Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images

Explaining the Bob Menendez Indictment

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor October 8, 2023

Investigation is ongoing; the article contains details presented as of Oct. 5.   On Sept. 22, longtime New Jersey senator Robert “Bob” Menendez was charged with taking hundreds of thousands of...

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Touring the Brick City

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor September 29, 2023

1) American Insurance Building at Rutgers University: 15 Washington St.   This 16-story neoclassical building was built in 1930 for the American Insurance Company by Newark natives John and Wilson...

Graphic by Areej Qamar

Peer Wellness Coaching

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor September 14, 2023

The author is an employee of this organization.  Binge drinking, living off of cheap ramen, and staying up all night — these are the behaviors commonly attributed to college students. Although these...

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