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Often when online, I find posts from people who feel that they can’t make friends on campus, or that they’re missing out on the “college experience” because they’re commuters. But let me introduce a different perspective: the price of community is inconvenience. Like most commuters I know, including myself, when classes were done for the... The post Dear Com
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On a beautiful afternoon at Hinchliffe Stadium, the New Jersey Jackals put together a dominant performance from the mound and at the plate, defeating the Down East Bird Dawgs 12-2 to snap a six-game losing streak. The victory improved the Jackals to 42-38 on the season and moved them to within a half-game of the... The post Jackals Snap Six-Game Skid With Do
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The first couple of weeks of school are when you learn the campus, meet new friends, and retain the unwritten rules of the college classroom. Grab The Best Spot For You First, seating matters. Once you pick a seat in a classroom, get cozy, it’s essentially your seat for the rest of the semester. Is... The post The Unwritten Rules of the College Classro
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Whether you are looking to join a team, support your classmates or simply enjoy some Pioneer athletics, William Paterson University offers plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout the year. With sports taking place during the fall, winter and spring seasons, students can grab their friends, put on their William Paterson gear and head out... The pos
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The New Jersey Jackals’ struggles continued Wednesday night as they fell 1-0 to the Down East Bird Dawgs, extending their losing streak to five games. The Jackals, who entered the night one game ahead of the New York Boulders in the East Division with 28 games remaining, received strong performances from their pitching staff but... The post Jackals Fall to B
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The 2026 William Paterson University faculty union election has been invalidated, with a new election ordered for the fall after the American Federation of Teachers found that campaign restrictions may have affected the outcome. In an August 7 letter to the AFT Local 1796 Executive Board and Election Committee Chair Eliana Antoniou, AFT Secretary-Treasurer F
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The first year of college can be really exciting. New people, new classes and new opportunities await. However, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in the excitement and make a couple bad decisions. While I can’t promise that avoiding these mistakes will guarantee a perfect year, it can definitely put you on the right... The post The Biggest Mistakes A William
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William Paterson’s choral program director Christopher Herbert has been named the Music Department’s newest chairperson going into the 2026-2027 school year. When asked how Herbert felt about going into this new role, he shared that he was “mostly excited, and also horrified at the volume of emails I receive as Chair.”   Herbert’s Experience Outside...
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On Aug. 8, comedian Nate Bargatze headlined the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The comedian, known for his relatable comedy, has sold over 2 million tickets during his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour so far, with four shows remaining on the tour. This puts the successful comedian ahead of other famous artists, even outselling Beyoncé’s... The post Big Dumb Eyes W
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