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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

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NEDA Walking To Save Lives

Angela Donato, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

NEDA (The National Eating Disorder Association) held its first fundraiser walk of this year on Feb. 8 in Orlando, Fl to raise the necessary funds to support the many life-saving programs and services that...

William Paterson Students Make Paracords for Troops

William Paterson Students Make Paracords for Troops

Martina Frasca, Copy Editor February 10, 2020

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, William Paterson students came together to make paracord bracelets, a useful survival item, for deployed troops. All bracelets made were sent to the organization Operation Gratitude,...

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Iowa Caucus Results Delayed, Sparking Frustration and Confusion

Sean Mauro, Staff Writer February 7, 2020

The Iowa Caucus ended in uncertainty late Monday as the Iowa Democratic Party failed to report results, citing reporting inconsistencies and technical errors. The main cause of the reporting failure...

Open Mic Night, W's for Walter, Brings Awareness to Alzheimer's Disease

Open Mic Night, W’s for Walter, Brings Awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease

Martina Frasca, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

On Nov. 20, ATMOSS and the Comedy Club sponsored an open mic night called W's for Walter in the Student Center. The event was to honor Guadalupe Dragons' father, Walter Dragon, who was diagnosed with Dementia...

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Smoking is not a Thing on New Jersey Beaches Anymore

John Conlow, Opinions Editor December 17, 2019

Many town officials in New Jersey take pride in keeping their own beaches clean, especially Robert Matthies, mayor of Seaside Park. Each year Matthies heads to the beach in Seaside Park and sweeps through...

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Experienced Practitioner Gives Insight at Future Healthcare Professionals Meeting

Danielle Dix, News Editor December 3, 2019

Dr. Thomas Ortiz, a board-certified family physician, was the featured speaker at the most recent meeting of the Future Healthcare Professionals club in Science Hall on Tuesday Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Dr....

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New Evidence for the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Jay Greer, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

The second week of the President’s public impeachment hearings has come to a close, with several key testimonies taking place from figures such as Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary at the...

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Main Points of the Trump Impeachment Hearings

Jay Greer, Staff Writer December 1, 2019

As of Nov. 13, public impeachment hearings have begun for President Trump. The inquiry was initiated because of accusations by an anonymous whistleblower that Trump was withholding financial aid to Ukraine...

Dr. Christensen presented her research in her book "Mothers of the Military: Support and Politics During Wartime" during common hour.
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Dr. Christensen discusses the topics in her book “Mothers of the Military”

Lismery Luna, Copy Editor November 21, 2019

On Nov. 14 during common hour, Dr. Wendy Christensen held a presentation on her experiences writing her book, “Mothers of the Military: Support and Politics During Wartime.” Mothers of the William...

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AFT Union March on Campus

Evan Shiebler, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

On Nov. 20 at 12 p.m., a large gathering of American Federation of Teachers Union members held a march throughout the campus to protest in favor of fair contracts for William Paterson University staff....

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MEO Uses The Power Of Music To Help CUMAC Charity

Christopher Risco, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

The Music & Entertainment Organization held its fourth annual benefit concert on Nov. 14. The concert took place in the multi-purpose room located right across from the food court in the student...

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It’s time to talk about it, PERIOD.

Angela Donato, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

On Oct. 19, the first national Period Day and Rally were launched by PERIOD, a nonprofit focused on combating period poverty and stigma. PERIOD was founded by two 16-year-old high school students, Nadya...

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