President Obama announced his newest executive order to help reboot the struggling economy last week. He is making changes to federal policy to make student loans more affordable and easier to pay back for recent college graduates who are struggling to find work after graduation.
Publication: Volume 83 (Fall 2011 - Spring 2012)
Volume 83 (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012)
Global Understanding Through Percussion and Song
Pollak Theatre hosted its first Caravanserai event October 27, featuring qawwali music performed by Qawal Najmuddin Saifuddin and Brothers and percussion compositions performed by the Tari Khan Ensemble.
Political Debate: Will Occupy Wall Street Protests Benefit the Economy?
Here students debate political issues of the week. Side 1 students make their initial argument followed by side 2 in which they respond to their opponent.
Side 1: In Favor of Occupy Wall Street: Our Mark on History
Some Songs Stronger Than Others on New Kelly Clarkson Album
In a time when it is hard to find a pop album that isn’t auto-tuned to death, Kelly Clarkson’s Stronger is a welcome change.
You Can’t “Beat” This Fundraiser
TKE Hosts Annual Car Smash Behind the Student Center
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) hosted its second annual Car Smash last Wednesday, October 26, in an effort to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event took place behind the Student Center, and participants were charged money to hit the car.
Pollak Theatre Echoes With ‘Civil War Voices’
One hundred fifty years after the American Civil War erupted between the Northern and Southern states, “Civil War Voices: Songs and Memoirs of Five Extraordinary Lives” was performed at the University to commemorate those affected by the war and bring new perspectives to history.
Social Media Expert Presents at Speaker Series
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ Christine Rochelle, Vice President of Operations for PCG Digital Marketing, will be giving a presentation November 2 at 3:00 pm in room 234 of Plangere to offer students advice on the advancing social media field. With her position at PCG, Rochelle travels with a team to propose compelling information about involving […]
Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 Lecture to Take Place
Thomas Kean, Former N.J. Governor, to Speak at Program
The University will present the program “9/11, A Ten Year Perspective” on Thursday, November 3 at 4:30 pm in Wilson Hall. With the passing of a decade, this event will allow people to gather at the University and reflect on their own perspectives of the terrorist attacks.
Autism Awareness in 60 Seconds or Less
Sisters of Alpha Xi Delta Raise Money for Philanthropy
Alpha Xi Delta hosted their first annual Minute to Win It contest for autism awareness at Pollak Theatre on Tuesday, October 25 at 10:00 pm. The sorority raised $500 in ticket sales and all proceeds from the event went to the Autism Speaks organization.
Facebook Affecting Law School Applicants
A recent study by Kaplan Test Prep has found that 41 percent of law school admission officers perform a Google search of their applicants before admission, while 37 percent use Facebook to check out a potential student. This is compared to 20 percent of college admissions officers and 27 percent of business school admissions officers.








