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Online Learning: Not “Goodbye,” But “See You Later”

Evan Markowitz, Guest Contributor • April 14, 2021

Let's face it: if you're reading this, you have probably been affected in one way or another by the phenomenon we've come to know as "online learning." Whether in the form of "synchronous online," "asynchronous online"...

“Living Inside a Fishbowl”: Reflecting on the Pandemic

Evan Markowitz, Guest Contributor • March 3, 2021

It’s weird to think that a year ago I was figuring out my spring break plans. I wanted to travel to see friends, and take a couple days off just relax a bit. After all, that’s...

The Death of the Snow Day is a Damn Shame

Evan Markowitz and emarkowitz • February 10, 2021

COVID-19 and online interaction has taught us one particular lesson: Nothing is sacred. One crucial adaptation that was mourned this winter across the nation? We killed the snow day. As...

Math Department: Crossed the Line?

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2021

This past fall semester, testing restrictions and guidelines amped up disproportionately for courses in the math department. Professor and department chair of NJIT’s math department Eliza Michalopoulou explained...