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The Vector

Dear Highlander: I absolutely flunked my first college exam

Areej Qamar October 12, 2023

Dear Highlander,  I studied so much and felt confident, but I absolutely flunked my first college exam. I have no idea where I went wrong — I've never studied nearly as much as I did for this exam....

Dear Highlander, It’s been an entire semester of college, and I still haven’t found my people.

Areej Qamar December 30, 2022

Dear Highlander, It's been an entire semester of college, and I still haven't found my people. Honestly, I think I just don’t know how to make friends at NJIT — it’s very different from...

Behind the Scenes: The NJIT Highlander

Behind the Scenes: The NJIT Highlander

Yukthi Sangoi 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...

Club Spotlight: National Residence Hall Honorary Highlander CHapter

Club Spotlight: National Residence Hall Honorary Highlander CHapter

Yukthi Sangoi November 21, 2022

The National Residence Hall Honorary Highlander Chapter is an organization specific to Residence Life that recognizes the top 1% of on-campus student leaders. Its membership capacity is 1% of the possible...

Highlander Integrity Council 

Highlander Integrity Council 

Paridhi Bhardwaj, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

The author is a member of the organization.  It is vital for a campus to maintain an academic environment in which students behave professionally by respecting their peers and not committing violence...

Lewis, Tarke Guide Amazing Comeback at Lipscomb

Lewis, Tarke Guide Amazing Comeback at Lipscomb

NJIT Athletics February 6, 2018

NASHVILLE, TN – NJIT junior Abdul Lewis scored a career-high 27 points, leading the Highlanders to an 81-77, come-from-behind victory over Lipscomb at Allen Arena on Saturday.   Despite...

Dear Highlander:Make-Me-Like-Gordon

Dear Highlander:Make-Me-Like-Gordon

Nanditha Lakshmanan January 23, 2018

Dear Highlander,     I decided to get rid of my meal plan this semester, so I’m really glad that my place has a kitchen. I want to eat healthier, so my plan is to cook more of my own food so...

Dear Highlander: 11/7

Nanditha Lakshmanan November 7, 2017

Dear Highlander,     You don’t have to answer this if you’re busy. Maybe you’ll just ignore me like everyone else here seems to. I don’t know what it is about me that repels you NJIT kids so...

First Impressions

First Impressions

Yasmine Ibrahim October 6, 2017

I always hear the phrase "What is your first impression?" but wasn't able to truly decide what it means exactly, or even its importance.  I always find it a confusing question because you may not always...

Women’s Soccer Extends Win Streak to Six; 3-0 Shutout Over Hampton

Women’s Soccer Extends Win Streak to Six; 3-0 Shutout Over Hampton

NJIT Athletics September 22, 2017

HILLSIDE, NJ—Junior forward Nicole Baldassini registered a goal and an assist in the Highlanders 3-0 shutout victory over visiting Hampton on Sunday afternoon in women's soccer non-conference action...

Dear Highlander

Dear Highlander

Nanditha Lakshmanan April 29, 2017

Dear Highlander, I just can’t take her anymore. It’s hard to admit, but I think I just gotta come out and say it: I hate my best friend’s girlfriend! My friend has turned into a different person...

Men's Lacrosse Breaks Record for Goals in a Game

Men’s Lacrosse Breaks Record for Goals in a Game

NJIT Athletics April 29, 2017

EASTON, PA –NJIT men's lacrosse broke its record for goals in a game in a hard-fought 12-11 loss at Lafayette on Tuesday night played at Fisher Stadium. The 11 goals scored is a new program record,...

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