— By Matthew Holowienka, 2015 Clad in a collared shirt and slacks, Saint Peter’s University junior Sabin Pradhan walked through the Panepinto Plaza. In one corner, students were creating unique posters representing their respective student organizations. In the other, a group of young men and women were drawing on the ground with sidewalk chalk. Altogether,…
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Journalism Professor @ Saint Peter's University
The Sound of Jersey City
By Melissa Osorio Jersey City’s music scene is on the rise. Many great bands are from the area including “My Chemical Romance” and “Kool & the Gang.” One name that is soon to make the list is upcoming indie band “Fiscal Cliff.” “We’re just all about chilling out and having a good time” said Luis…
The Old And New Of JC Made
By: Danielle Pimentel & Marichka Milord Forget about Anthropologie or Pier 1, if you want to find unique artwork or furniture to liven up your home JC Made is the store for you. Nestled in between ethnic restaurants and small boutiques, it is one of those stores you find when you’re not really looking. Filled with…
Murals
By Mark Kenny and Armond Marke Brick by brick artists in Jersey City are changing the downtown’s landscape. Jersey City’s urban identity is being revitalized by many artistic platforms. Street art, some considered illegal and unappealing like graffiti tags, have long been tied to urban communities, except the artists that are thriving in the Jersey…
The Renaissance of Tattoos
Popularity in Jersey City Tattoo Shops are on the rise! by Celesté McElveen and Melissa Osorio (Class of 2016) Jersey City’s art scene is thriving now more than ever. There are beautiful hand painted murals on the walls downtown near Grove Street and the people themselves are also walking Picasso’s. Tattoos are all the rave. From…
Jersey City Gets Arty
By Armond Marke, Class of 2016 On Newark Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth Street, you may notice two neighboring buildings, one of them under construction and the other, a blue and grey stoned facade. The owners are hoping that these two buildings will soon merge to become the center of the thriving New Jersey arts…
Being a Student Athlete: After the Applause Dies Down
by Adina Halagian and Essence Rogers Out of the millions of high school athletes, few are selected to advance to more rigorous training and competition. According to the NCAA, there are 420,000 student athletes competing at either a Division I or Division II collegiate level. Many of these student athletes have either full or partial…
A Change of Heart – Developing McGinley Square
by Garvey Potter, Matthew Holowienka, and Tatiana Ferraro The “Heart of Jersey City,” McGinley Square, will house a 20-story construction called Saint Peter’s Tower by late 2016 due to a joint venture between Saint Peter’s University and the Maryland-based Sora Development, according to a January press release published on the university website. Saint Peter’s will…
A Journey Undocumented
by Ksenia Stsepyetkina, Carlos Gonzalez & Francesca Rizzo — Class of 2014 It is safe to say that feelings are mixed when it comes to undocumented or illegal immigrants coming to the United States. The truth is, many undocumented people who make it to the United States are risking their lives and their freedom in…
Walk For Diversity!
By Ksenia Stsepyetkina, Class of 2014 Jersey City is one of the most diverse communities in the country. Later this month, all are welcome to celebrate that diversity at a special walk. On May 20, in Liberty State Park, the American Conference on Diversity is hosting the 12th Annual Diversity Stride Walk-A-Thon. Participants will get…
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