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Dr. Stephen Eric Bronner. Photo courtesy of Yulliet Ruiz

White Nationalism Discussed at Constitution Day Talk

Yulliet Ruiz, News Editor September 26, 2017

On September 20, Dr. Stephen Eric Bronner spoke to William Paterson University students on Constitution Day with a talk entitled, "Beyond All Reason: White Nationalism, Trump the Spirit of the Law" Bronner's...

Sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma during Bid Day. Photo courtesy of Alex Ricci.

New Members Join WPU Greek Life

Megan Summers, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017

As the chaos of the beginning of the school year starts to wind down, things have started up for greek life. Greek Recruitment Week is a time when the National Panhellenic Council begins their search for...

Waldron previews new academic year in fall address

Waldron previews new academic year in fall address

Todd Evans, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017

William Paterson University President Kathleen Waldron previewed the new academic year’s upcoming events and activities while also relaying the institution’s enrollment and financial position in an...

William Paterson Dedicates 9/11 Day of Service

William Paterson Dedicates 9/11 Day of Service

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager September 11, 2017

The William Paterson community gathered in Zanfino Plaza today in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001which continues to haunt millions of people across the country. While thousands...

The Clothesline Project

Albert Bustos, Art Editor April 18, 2017

On April 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Campus Violence Prevention Program and the Women’s Center co-sponsored the "Clothesline Project" at Zanfino Plaza. The project is one of many events taking place...

WPU Marches Against Violence Towards Women

WPU Marches Against Violence Towards Women

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager April 12, 2017

Wayne – The voices of students, faculty and community members boomed across Zanfino Plaza Tuesday in a rally held to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month and enforce the end of violence towards women. Participants...

What’s Happening This Week- 4/9/17 to 4/15/17

Yulliet Ruiz, News Editor April 11, 2017

Tuesday April 11, 2017 Take Back the night: Rally and Speak Out In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the Feminist Collective, and the Women’s...

10th Annual Green-a-Fair

Alexandra Larson, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

The Green-a-Fair at William Paterson University, on April 5th, had every component of a fair including games, prizes, a bike-powered blender for fruit smoothies, live animals, and tons of free samples....

Courtesy of Brittany Opoku-Asamoah

Mu Sigma Upsilon 17th Annual R.A.C.E Event

Maria Zuniga, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

On March 28, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. hosted their 17th annual R.A.C.E. (Recognizing and Celebrating Ethnicities). The event began with an introduction of the theme, “city life” by Brittany...

Morrison Hall

FAFSA Completion Approaches Deadline

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager March 18, 2017

Wayne – As of March 2017, more than 640 William Paterson students have yet to complete their FAFSA paperwork with the April 15 deadline fast approaching. Free Application for Federal Student Aid,...

Women's History Hike

Women’s History Hike

Alexandra Larson, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

“Get The Hike Outta Here!” an event by the William Paterson University Rec Center celebrated Women’s History Month with an excursion to Central Park and the New York Historical Society Museum, Sunday...

Mac Ireland

Brave New Radio Wins Best College Station

Ryan Doyle, Editor-In-Chief March 4, 2017

At the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Service Awards held in New York City, William Paterson's WP 88.7 Brave New Radio brought home the trophy for best radio station in the country. According to Brave...

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