The Vector: NJIT's Student Newspaper

04/28/2021

Vector Issue 13 out now! Read about changes to University Hospital in Newark, the future of the Student Senate, reflections from graduating seniors, and more!

04/22/2021

Happy Earth day from all of us at the Vector!

04/21/2021

VECTOR ISSUE 12 OUT NOW! Featuring President Bloom's thoughts on leaving, info on the search for NJIT's next President, and much more!

04/14/2021

From senior questions to Senate elections, Vector Issue #11 has it all! Check it out now!

04/07/2021

FEMA has opened a vaccination site at NJIT! Check out Vector Issue 10 to learn more!
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04/05/2021

Say hello to the incoming eboard for the 2021-2022 academic year! We conducted our elections over the weekend, and it was a pleasure seeing everyone and catching up with them. Thank you to those who ran for positions and all who continue to support us!
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04/01/2021

Happy April Fool's Day! Check out our Scalar Issue on our temporary new tab on the website: https://njitvector.com/the-scalar/ . Below are some sneak peeks of the snapshots from this issue!

03/31/2021

1️⃣ more day until The Scalar is released!! Happy April Fool’s Day Eve — are you ready for this issue ‽ 🤡🤪
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03/30/2021

2️⃣ more days until The Scalar is released on Thursday! We can’t wait to show everyone our April Fool’s Day edition 😊☔️
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03/29/2021

Good morning everyone! Quick reminder that in 3️⃣ more days, the April Fool’s day edition of our newspaper will be released! Are there predictions for what we have in store in The Scalar?
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03/28/2021

4️⃣ more days until the Scalar drops!! Why post the news when you can make memes instead leading up to April 1st? Leave a comment below with your favorite meme formats!
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03/27/2021

5️⃣ more days until we publish our highly anticipated Scalar edition! In case you didn’t know, Scalar is our annual April Fool’s Day issue, in which we publish satirical news and content related to . Stay tuned for the good memes! 🤪
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03/24/2021

Issue 8 is out!! Read to learn about the Ying Wu College of Computing’s instructor shortage, the gender ratio at NJIT over the years, NFTs, and more!
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03/10/2021

Issue 7 is out! Check it out to read about the Martin Tuchman School of Management’s new agriculture program, New Jersey vaccine rollouts, and more!
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03/03/2021

Issue 6 is live! Check it out to read about ‘s unveiling of the 20 year old time capsule ⏳📰

Photos by our Editor-in-Chief,
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02/24/2021

Issue 5 is out!! Check it out to read about Dr. Cohen’s new book, ‘s preview of ‘s Every_01 play, and more!

02/17/2021

Issue 4 is online!! Read about spring changes to GDS, Newark lead water crisis advocacy groups, and more!

Also, check out the link in our bio to fill out a survey about media for a chance to win a $25 gift card!
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02/10/2021

In honor of Black History Month, we wish to highlight and recognize black voices from the NJIT community speaking up about their experiences. Black Lives Matter. Black Stories Matter.
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02/03/2021

Issue 2 is online!! Check it out to read Yukthi Sangoi’s article on the Math Department’s online testing procedures (graphic by !), how Newark is dealing with homelessness, and more!
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01/27/2021

Welcome back Highlanders! Our FIRST ISSUE of Spring 2021 is now available on our website— check it out to read about NJIT’s heroic Facilities Services, our 2021 predictions, and more!
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01/20/2021

Hope everyone had a great start of the semester! Come check out The Vector at the student involvement fair to learn how to get involved with the university newspaper 😊

Webex Room: https://njit.webex.com/meet/kcj26
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12/25/2020

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Vector! 🎄🎁❄️

We are thankful for all of our staff members and readers. Wishing everyone a restful break and a happy new year!

12/09/2020

NJIT Moves to Allow Pass-Fail Decisions for the Fall Semester

As COVID-19 continues to affect our lives, there have been unprecedented changes in the semester. A big thank you to everyone who contributes to and reads our paper!

Check out our front page article from our last issue of the semester here: http://njitvector.com/2020/12/njit-moves-to-allow-pass-fail-decisions-for-the-fall-semester/

“The stress is higher than it’s ever been as students continue to adjust to an online environment.” A***n Path, a senior mechanical engineer feels for his residents. As an RA he’s all too fami…

04/30/2020

Vector Wins Two Awards in NJ College Journalism Contest

Excited to announce that The Vector has won a General Excellence award in the NJ College News Contest! Copy editor & senior staff writer Colin Bayne (Accounting '20) also won an individual second-place award.

Read about it here: https://news.njit.edu/vector-wins-two-awards-nj-college-journalism-contest

NJIT's student newspaper, The Vector, won third place for general excellence in the 2019-2020 edition of the New Jersey Press Association collegiate contest.

04/17/2020

Congratulations to our new eboard for the 2020-2021 academic year!

Editor-in-Chief: Daniil Ivanov
Managing Editor: Katherine Ji
Executive Editor: Sandra Raju
Business Manager: Mark Pothen
Web-Multimedia Editor: Sreya Das
Photography Editor: Ethan O'Malley

Thank you to those who had decided to run for positions as well as those who continue to support us in any capacity. Continue to stay safe and healthy!

02/02/2020

Plastic Bag Ban Fails in New Jersey Legislature

Hello NJIT students and alumni! Click below to read writer Katherine Ji's article on the plastic bag ban that recently failed in the NJ legislature.

http://njitvector.com/2020/02/plastic-bag-ban-fails-in-new-jersey-legislature/

On Jan. 13, 2020, the end of New Jersey’s legislative session, the New Jersey Senate passed bill S2776 to end plastic pollution. The bill would completely prohibit single-use pl…

12/20/2019

Hong Kong Street Protests Curb Study Abroad Experience for NJIT Students

http://njitvector.com/2019/12/hong-kong-street-protests-curb-study-abroad-experience-for-njit-students/

Our peer, David Balcon, had the opportunity to study abroad in Hong Kong for the Fall 2019 semester. He was placed at the forefront of history when police stormed his school of PolyU with force.

09/18/2019

Some quick snapshots from Issue 2, which is out TODAY! Make sure to snag a copy of the issue, and tag us in your posts/stories with it 😉

Shoutout to our lovely photography staff for these pictures @ NJIT Campus Center Information Desk

08/15/2019

The last pictures from Commencement are OUT! Congratulations again to those who graduated in the Class of 2019, as we welcome the Class of 2023 soon!

07/06/2019

As we continue to upload pictures from commencement, feel free to reach out to [email protected] to purchase any pictures without our Vector watermark.

07/06/2019

We can't believe that commencement for our 2019 graduates was more than a month and a half ago! Here are only some of the photos we took at the event, as there are many more to come. We thank the valued friends and family members who have shown their support for the new alumni and for us!

05/13/2019

Thank you for all of the support and readership you have provided us this year! Congratulations to those who are graduating, and good luck to those who are still taking finals!

04/24/2019

New York Passes Congestion Tax

New York's Congestion Tax?
http://njitvector.com/2019/04/new-york-passes-congestion-tax/

New York City is one of the most desirable cities in which to work and reside. However, according to a Kiplinger survey, the cost of living in Manhattan was 138.6% higher than the national ave…

04/24/2019

New Jersey Legalizes Physician-Assisted Su***de

Check out what some of our students had to say about NJ legalizing physician-assisted su***de
http://njitvector.com/2019/04/new-jersey-legalizes-physician-assisted-su***de/

Last Friday, April 12, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the “Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act.” Effective Aug. 1, this law will make New Jersey the eighth state in the country…

04/12/2019

A big congratulations to our new Editorial Board for 2019-2020!

Editor-In-Chief: Carmel Rafalowsky
Managing Editor: Daniil Ivanov
Executive Editor: Sandra Raju
Business Manager: John "Regee" Lozada
Web + Multimedia Editor: Victoria Nguyen
Photography Editor: Katherine Ji

Great job to everyone who ran!