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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...
October 2, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Faculty Spotlight: Professor Sultana

Kazi Zakia Sultana came from Bangladesh and started teaching at Montclair State University in the computer science department in fall 2018 as a full-time professor. Sultana earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Bangladesh University of Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She then got her master’s degree in 2011 from Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan. Next, Sultana earned her Ph.D. at Mississippi State University in August of 2018. After she graduated,...
September 18, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Long Distance Relationships Can Have Their Shortcomings for Campus Residents

Students at Montclair State University who move to campus have to learn how to foster long distance relationships with their family members and friends. With the mounting pressure of classes and work, students often struggle to find time to connect with their loved ones. During the summer, students get used to the ease of being in close proximity to their significant others, whether it’s eating lunch or dinner on the same table, going on vacation, holding someone’s hand or going for ...
September 11, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Get to Know SASA: The South Asian Student Association

For students who long to be a part of a student-run organization that brings a community and diversity on Montclair State’s campus, while forging a family one meeting a time, meet SASA, the South Asian Student Association. Junior information technology major Jasmine Thomas is SASA’s president. She explained that the organization was renamed to welcome more members of Montclair State’s community to their organization. “We were previously known as ICC, which represents Indi...
April 24, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Lot 45 Was a Colorful Canvas During SASA’s Annual Holi Celebration

Colors filled the air as students flung powder at each other, creating vivid stains that saturated their bright white T-shirts. Set against a soundtrack of Bollywood music, students from all walks of life came together to enjoy traditional Indian foods and participate in the festivities. On April 13, the South Asian Student Association (SASA) at Montclair State University hosted its annual Holi Festival in Lot 45, located near Alice Paul Hall. It was held from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. and consiste...
April 17, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

Healthy Options for Students on Campus

There are various ways in which students are capable of staying healthy and fit on campus. When students eat a lot of junk food, either at home or at fast food restaurants, it could cause their bodies to function improperly and lead to various diseases. Junior nutrition major Ciera Crespo encourages students who live on campus to always look for ways to sneak fruits and vegetables into their diet, many of which are rich in fiber and vitamins. “Fiber is insanely important for the gut. Choos...