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…
Grove Street Just May Be Jersey City’s Newest Hot Spot
by Dylan Smith and Helene McGavin, Class of 2014 When one hears of Grove Street, they may think of an area designed and created as a family-friend zone for parents to go out with their children, but Grove may have more to offer the young adult seeking a fun night out. From quirky and unique…
The Struggle: Putting The ‘Student’ in ‘Student-Athlete’ First
BY JAMES SMITH, CLASS OF 2014 — Throughout school, everyone classifies the Student-Athlete as the stereotypical jock. The workout clothes, the lack of intelligence, the special treatment from teachers and professors, and the athletic physique all play into how student-athletes are perceived. However, a deeper look into the life of a Student-Athlete will show you…
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…
The Dirt on Jersey City 