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Fellow Knight's Home Burns Down
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Dear Gothic Knight Community I regret to inform you that the family of Mr. Craig Morrison, a Senior English Major, Vice President of Student Government, Greek Senate Treasurer, frequent community outreach volunteer and student leader lost his Jersey City home and a majority of his family's belongings to a house fire last night.
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Spring Fest...
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The E-Blast titled "NJCU This Week" stated that Spring Fest is occurring Tuesday, March 27. It is actually scheduled for April 11th from 11AM-3PM.
Come Hungry - Leave Happy!
NJCU Student Celebration Luncheon
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Whether you enjoy a mouthwatering cuisine, world class service or a great atmosphere to celebrate with friends, Puccini's Restaurant in Jersey City is the place to be. And on this Sunday, April 15th, 2007 from 12noon to 4pm, all NJCU students are welcome to wine & dine on a full buffet and cocktails to celebrate their academic efforts and achievements for 2006-2007.
Say My Name!
Students React to New Graduation Commencement Policy
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Additional information on name calling policies at other New Jersey schools!
Response regarding issue with the SGO online voting
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The following two technical issues occurred yesterday with the SGO online voting system which was developed and is supported by the department of Information Technology Services (ITS). Issue #1 - Not all students eligible to vote were in the database at the time voting began.
Rain Or Shine Candlelight Vigil STILL ON!
Probate to Follow
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Tonight's candlelight vigil for the victims of Virginia Tech is still on for 9:30pm tonight outside the NJCU library. Bring umbrellas, as it will probably rain. SGO will be providing the candles, but feel free to bring your own plus flowers to place at the makeshift memorial.
RGENerationX: New Media Website from New Jersey Native
Launch of Website Prompts Celebration on June 2 at High Velocity in Beachwood, N.J.
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Ocean County, New Jersey- An artistic community has banded together to form an ingenious new website that will launch on June 2nd. RGENerationX is the new multi-media company designed to assist people in need of creative services such as writing, directing, production, and promotion.
Enrollment for Summer & Fall
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The Undergraduate Summer and Fall 2007 Master Course List is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, March 22, 2007, in the afternoon. Both the Summer and Fall Undergraduate MCL are available on line at GothicNet, http://gothicnet.njcu.edu and on the Registrar's website, www.
Dont' Miss The Gothic Times Award & Charity Concert Event!
RSVP at: http://njcu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2375825285
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The Gothic Times realizes the importance of giving back. That's why we're throwing this event Friday, May 4th from 6-10pm at the GSUB Cafe - to honor students that worked hard all year and to raise money for Habitat for Humanity - an organization that enables students to make a difference in other people's lives.
Gunman kills 32 in Virginia Tech rampage
Deadliest shooting in U.S. history
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A gunman massacred 32 people at Virginia Tech in the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history Monday, cutting down his victims in two attacks two hours and a half-mile apart before the university could figure out what was going on and get the warning out to students.
It's Official! Let's Show em' Love!
Candlelight Vigil Time & Location
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The candlelight vigil for V-Tech at New Jersey City University will be on Wednesday, April 25th at 9:30pm outside in front of the NJCU library. The NJCU Center for Community Service and Volunteerism in conjunction with the Student Government Organization and The Gothic Times is asking All students, faculty, staff and the community to come honor victims at Virginia Tech and those in mourning by attending.
Letter to Legislators to Keep Tuition Costs Down
Go to: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp, find your legislator and send them the letter below.
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Dear Representative, I write to give you a sense of the impact that the proposed budget cuts to higher education will have on our university community and the State of New Jersey. Cuts of this size will not only affect our classrooms, but also the research and service that NJCU provides to the citizens of the state.
SGO Debate
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Students gathered at the Gilligan Student Union Building (GSUB) Cafeteria yesterday at 3pm to meet the candidates for the SGO Spring Election. Students were given the chance to voice their opinions, and the candidates announced their platforms. Uncontested candidate for the presidency, Maurice Washington, lead his ticket into presenting its stated aims to the student body.
SGO Voting System Goes Down & UP!
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This morning, went students logged into GOTHICNET to vote, the system was down. And when some students clicked on the help link and filled out their personal info such as their last four digits and phone number, their private information was visible to everyone that filled out the help form as well.
Correction
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The "Sacrifices Made for the Good of Others" story says continued on page 4. But it's actually continued at the bottom right of page 7 - "Sacrifices" We apologize for any inconvenience.
GSUB Gets Facelift
Will students see their new home before semester end?
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After three long years of anticipation, New Jersey City University is finally ready to welcome its newest addition to the NJCU campus. The Gillian Student Union Building. The G-SUB building, which is its abbreviation, possesses incredible architectural structure along with exceptional modern features.
Book Vouchers Go Unnoticed
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Each semester, eligible students receive a letter from the Financial Aid office informing them that they have up to $300 excess money from their grants that can be transferred to their Gothic Cards and spent on books. According to the fall 2005 student enrollment management report presented to The Gothic Times by Dr.
Cost of Learning is Going Up! How Much? Depends on YOU!
Public Hearing Date & Fees
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Below are the fee increases students will incur next year due to the state's budget cuts. Look them over carefully. If you're concerned or disagree with any of these increases, please come to the public hearing listed below. You can also post your comments to this article which will be published in the next issue of the Gothic Times.
SGO Endorses Seven Learning Goals
But Will Students Respond?
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As many other universities in New Jersey, NJCU has proposed its seven student learning goals. These seven goals, which are also known as expected learning outcomes, are an attempt to reach an ideal NJCU education. The seven learning goals are expressed as the following: 1.
Poli-Sci Alliance Gets Recognized
SGO Grows as Spoke-N-Heard Poetry Club follows
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NJCU students are becoming more and more involved with school activities. This revival of campus life is the product of the influential power of the many diverse clubs and organizations, and this will be furthered even more now that the newly recognized Political Science Alliance (PSA) and the up-and-coming Spoke-N-Heard Poetry Club (SNH) are on board.
NJCU LEADS ECAC WOMEN'S BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER DAY ONE
JENN MARMO NEARLY PERFECT
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For the third consecutive year, New Jersey City University will host the Eastern College Athletic Conference Women's Bowling Championship. The 10-team tournament, which includes three of the Top 10 teams in the national rankings, will be held over three days, beginning on Friday, March 9, running through Sunday, March 11, at AMF Midstate Lanes in East Brunswick , NJ .
New Issue Of Gothic Times on Campus Now!
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Hey Everyone, The new issue of the Gothic Times hit campus this morning around 8:30am. You'll find stacks of them in the Professional Studies & Science Building. Eventually, they'll be distributed to the rest of campus. This is our last issue for Spring semester and it's jam packed with lots of information-including an interview with Assemblyman Louis Manzo from the 31st Legislative District in Jersey City.
Seniors WILL Walk on Stage & Hear Their Names!
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The university has decided to reverse it's decision not to call names at graduation! Students will once again hear their names AND walk on stage! At the graduation commencement meeting today, a couple of committee members presented numerous letters and comments posted by students on the Gothic Times website.
NJCU SIM Group: Right on the Money
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If you think greed is more of a virtue than a vice, then you share a cup of tea with the NJCU Student Investment Management Group. It is not so much greed as enterprise that is the driving force behind the three of the group's founding members. Jason Nadolny, 34, a graduate student in Finance and the president of the SIM Group, Chris Smiga, 21, the group's chief economist and an Economics undergrad, Kamil Ponichowski, 22, a Finance undergrad, are no fools when it comes to money.
Awareness = Chic at Runway Peace Project
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Models walk to and fro, addressing a makeshift runway with a predatory stare. Lincoln Farquharson issues commentary while in another room, Renata Moreira works with students to iron out details of an upcoming runway show. This may be mistaken as a preview for the next season of "Project Runway" but it's actually the rehearsal for the upcoming "Runway Peace Project" that is being held in New Jersey City University by the Women Speak Out Project in collaboration with the NJCU Women's History Month Committee.
What Does Black History Month mean to you?
It is February and that means Black History Month is in effect. Along with other colleges and universities NJCU is paying homage to African Americans who have made contributions to their communities and to the world. Black History Month originated in 1926.