By: Andrew Cuadra , Class of 2024 The Heights is a neighborhood located in the northern part of Jersey City. The heart of the neighborhood, Central Avenue, is home to dozens of small businesses, chain stores like Burger King, McDonalds, Wonder Bagels, a flower shop and restaurants. The Heights, which Forbes Magazine named one of the…
The Man Behind Rizzo’s Bakery and Deli
By Kevin Guevara, Class of 2022 Meet Mike Rizzo, the owner of Rizzo’s Bakery and Deli in the Heights. He’s been baking for more than 40 years, and he has a hobby that might surprise you.
Gen Z: Making The Most Out of COVID Lockdown
By Valeria Calle, Class of 2023 Escaping the consequences of COVID-19, a pandemic that took everyone by surprise, was almost impossible for anyone. Some people were in the process of starting their own businesses, and others were not mentally ready for the isolation that the entire world was subject to. While the older generations were…
How to keep your mental health “smart” from “smartphones”
By Seoyoung Kim, International Student, South Korea Some people, especially those who are young, might recognize that nowadays a lot of people are so busy, they don’t have time to rest their mind. Also, a lot of us have no time to feel bored because we are exposed to so many external stimuli. Smartphones are…
The Square’s One and Only Pet Store
By: Juanita Sellers McGinley Square is home to many businesses that are swiftly gaining in popularity. The square is home to bars, mom and pops, organizations and many more. While there are many of the same kind of businesses there is only one pet store. The two year anniversary of JC Pet – Topia, McGinley…
A Safe Haven In The Heart of Jersey City
By Arely Sorto, Class of 2023 McGinley Square is home to many businesses and organizations that help the community thrive, some businesses have been around for a long time and others are just starting to pop up. Among the more established businesses is WomenRising, an organization that has helped the community around McGinley Square and…
SPU Hosts Annual Take Back the Night March
By Eva Reid On April 27, Saint Peter’s University students and faculty “took back the night” marching from Panepinto Plaza to Journal Square and back advocating for victims of sexual violence and domestic violence. The march, which was organized and named Take Back the Night, not only educates students on these topics but also on…
Hispanics Mental Well-Being
By Cynthia Tavard, Class of 2023 Mental Health can be a very taboo subject to talk about within the Hispanic community. There are many reasons why Hispanics don’t seek or even understand they need help. Accessibility is an obstacle many face, not everyone is able to afford attending therapy. A 2019 study by the National…
Generation Z and Mental Health: The Peacocks Weigh In
By Joey Caruso, Class of 2022 It’s no secret that Gen Z is playing a large part in the movement of making mental health a necessary discussion in overall well being. In a 2020 survey conducted in New Jersey asking respondents if a health professional has diagnosed them with a depressive disorder, the percentage of…
The Dirt on Jersey City 