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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...
April 9, 2019 // By Purnasree Saha

#FocusImmigration: Holi 2019 is a Carnival of Colors

In different areas of India and Nepal, there are Hindus who celebrate the festival Holi on the day after the full moon in early March, which is known as Phalguna or Purnima. It is celebrated on different dates every year in March. Holi represents the festival of colors and happiness and signifies good over evil. The main purpose of the Holi festival is to welcome the beginning of spring, share compassion with others and to honor the Hindu god, Vishnu. The South Asian Student Association (SASA) a...