The Vector

Dear Highlander: I absolutely flunked my first college exam

Areej Qamar, Executive Editor • 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, Executive Editor • 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

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...

Club Spotlight: National Residence Hall Honorary Highlander CHapter

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...