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November 12, 2020 // By Purnasree Saha

SASA Hosts ‘Dares 2’ Event Virtually

This semester, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the South Asian Student Association (SASA) at Montclair State University hosted an online event called “SASA Dares 2” on from Oct. 12 to Oct. 26. This event brought awareness to the issue of poverty, through dares such as mixing Coke and milk together and drinking it. Each activity had a price, and donations went to the organization CRY America, which supports children who live in impoverished conditions in India. Shahil Pate...
October 18, 2020 // By Purnasree Saha

Montclair State Robotics Course Helps Students With Their Career Goals

Dr. Weitian Wang has taught Introduction to Robotics since the fall of 2019 at Montclair State University, teaching students how robots work and helping them perform hands-on projects with the technology. Before Dr. Wang started teaching at Montclair State, he conducted research in control systems and robotics for nine years. He has obtained hands-on experience in academic research, teaching, experimental platform development and project management. “Robotics will make human life better an...
September 21, 2020 // By Purnasree Saha

Montclair State Students Stayed Busy During Quarantine

Montclair State University students have been left with a lot of free time since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shut down most of the country in mid-March. During these shut downs, students still found plenty of ways to keep themselves busy. Exercising was a great way to stay healthy during the shutdown. Aysel Kilicalsan, a senior information technology major, passed time studying, playing video games, reading, meditating and doing yoga during the shutdowns. “I felt anxious and tired ...
August 10, 2020 // By Purnasree Saha

Montclair State Students Share Their COVID-19 Shopping Stories

All retail stores were shut down temporarily due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in mid-March. As cases and death rates declined in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy allowed most retail stores in New Jersey to open back up with safety guidelines, such as wearing a mask, maintaining a six-foot distance, providing hand sanitizer, adding protective shields at checkout and keeping fitting rooms closed. Following Gov. Murphy’s announcement, Montclair State University students were able to...
March 4, 2020 // By Purnasree Saha

Software Engineering Course Sets Students up for Future Success

The software engineering course has impacted computer science and information technology (IT) majors at Montclair State University through its various topics relating to the development and analysis of software and applications. Professor Zakia Sultana has taught this course since the fall of 2018 semester. Sultana completed her bachelor’s degree in Dhaka, Bangladesh, earned her master’s degree in 2011 from Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan and her Ph.D. in 2018 from Mississippi ...
December 4, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Montclair State Students Share Black Friday Shopping Stories

The day after Thanksgiving marks the consumer-driven rush of customers searching for the best discounts and deals offered at retailers. Students at Montclair State University had different experiences; while some spent the day bargain hunting, others chose to stay home and avoid the crowds. Rohan Gandhi, sophomore business administration major, used Black Friday as an occasion to spend more time with family. “I went to Macy’s and other smaller stores in the Quaker Bridge Mall with my...
November 20, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Time to Revert Thanksgiving Back to its Original Non-Shopping Purpose

Thanksgiving is known to be a traditional holiday where you gather with your family and have a feast. This holiday is celebrated once a year and is meant to bring all family members together and have a good harvest, typically hosted in someone’s home. Just like many other American holidays, most restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving. If food establishments are closed, then retail stores should also remain closed in the evening. Shopping malls and most retail stores should start having the...
November 12, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

SASA’s Diwali Event Unites All Cultures Alike to Celebrate Fall

As the days grow shorter and colder, family and friends gather to welcome the beginning of fall. Diwali celebrates the season by bringing communities together, with the annual festivity traditionally being celebrated by religious groups such as Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Diwali, or Deepavali, represents the “festival of lights.” Diwali is celebrated during the month of Karthik, which begins in mid-October and ends in mid-November. The main purpose of this festival is to celebrate the t...
October 23, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Navaratri 2019: Fall Celebration for Hindus

Navaratri is an annual Hindu celebration that spans 10 days and nine nights. Navaratri takes place in autumn during the Hindu month of Ashvin and the festival usually ends up being in the Gregorian months of September and October. Navaratri is composed of the words “nav,” or “nine,” and “ratri” meaning “night.” These nine nights represent the triumph of good over evil, and celebrate Durga, the Mother Goddess. Each night is associated with an epic battle between Hindu gods and dem...
October 9, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Montclair State Students Respond to Hurricane Season

Hurricane Sandy displaced tens of thousands of people and was one of the most destructive storms in recent history. Movements led by the Jersey Strong Foundation brought individuals together to support one another and mourn the devastating loss, but tensions around hurricane season continue to pervade the tri-state area. Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1, 2019 and ends on Nov. 30, 2019. According to an article by CNN, the National Weather Service defined hurricanes as a “tropical...

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