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Skateboarding and Fashion: How The Rebellious Sport Unintentionally Became One Of The Fashion Industries’ Most Beloved Subcultures
Fashion, Feature, Sports

Skateboarding and Fashion: How The Rebellious Sport Unintentionally Became One Of The Fashion Industries’ Most Beloved Subcultures

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Jason Laderas

Skateboarding and Fashion. The speed that the popularity skateboarding has grown is undeniable, but what about its relation to the fashion industry?

Jersey City and The Fight Against Gentrification: The Intro
Feature, SoCul Series

Jersey City and The Fight Against Gentrification: The Intro

December 4, 2020December 5, 2020 by Ed Daniel

Gentrification is a complicated issue and in a town like Jersey City, there’s a lot to cover.

Young New Jersey Vets Share Their Stories
Feature

Young New Jersey Vets Share Their Stories

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 by SoCul Staff

“Being out of the Navy now is liberating and sometimes weird.” 

The Yankees haven’t won a World Series in 11 years, but fans said they aren’t going anywhere.
Feature, Lifestyle, Sports

The Yankees haven’t won a World Series in 11 years, but fans said they aren’t going anywhere.

October 28, 2020 by Hadi Shabbir

“(It’s) a bit heartbreaking but it’ll make the next World Series title feel amazing.”

Gaming is probably never going to die, and here’s why
Entertainment, Feature

Gaming is probably never going to die, and here’s why

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

“Gaming isn’t going anywhere.”

‘We’re not bad’: Paganism, what is it really?
Feature, Lifestyle

‘We’re not bad’: Paganism, what is it really?

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Joy Oliveras

“Paganism isn’t evil, we’re not bad.”

The horror genre is a queer space, and this author is giving LGBTQ a voice in it. 
Entertainment, Feature

The horror genre is a queer space, and this author is giving LGBTQ a voice in it. 

October 9, 2020January 18, 2022 by Adrienne J. Romero

“It’s really an exploration of the other; a celebration of the disenfranchised; (and) a following of these monsters and these societal outcasts, (which is) very similar to how gays and the LGBT community have been treated in history,” he said.

Jersey City high school football teams are on the field, but here’s one thing they can’t afford during a pandemic.
Feature, Sports

Jersey City high school football teams are on the field, but here’s one thing they can’t afford during a pandemic.

October 7, 2020 by Ed Daniel

This conundrum has caused universities to cancel their fall sports season. If these universities are struggling to test then how are local high schools, with considerably fewer resources, going to do the same?

I had my first kidney transplant at 16. That’s when my life changed.
Feature

I had my first kidney transplant at 16. That’s when my life changed.

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Amber Santiago

I have felt pain and been through more things than you could imagine from being on a wheelchair for over a year, multiple surgeries, dialysis treatments and infections. 

‘Roll Bounce’ premiered 15 years ago, and there’s still not enough Black joy films
Entertainment, Feature

‘Roll Bounce’ premiered 15 years ago, and there’s still not enough Black joy films

September 20, 2020April 17, 2021 by Adrienne J. Romero

“Lighthearted Black films paint a positive picture in the Black community and distract people from the negative activities that were displayed in movies like Boyz N The Hood,”

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There’s at least 24 wounded after a mass shootin There’s at least 24 wounded after a mass shooting in a Chicago suburb. Police are still looking for the suspect. Swipe left for more info.

Editor’s note: While we are journalists, we are still human. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the recent shootings. Please visit bradyunited.org for more information on gun control.
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#independenceday #shooting
Support Local on a Sunday! If you’re looking for Support Local on a Sunday! If you’re looking for some good coffee and vegetarian or vegan food options, try out @thecliffjc ☕️🥙

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#newjersey #jerseycity #jerseycitynj #supportlocal #supportsmallbusinesses
Tonight for dinner we’re throwing it back to a c Tonight for dinner we’re throwing it back to a classic 😏 Swipe left to make your own homemade lasagna! 

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📝📷⭐️: @victoriabishopsmith 

#lasagna #homemadefood #italianfood
Happy #WordWednesday 🧡 We took a dive in learni Happy #WordWednesday 🧡 We took a dive in learning how to say “my friend” in Twi which translates to “M'Adamfo.” 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼👯‍♀️

Swipe to learn more about the language #HappyLearning

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Graphic : @amandacurlss 

#twi #ghana #languagelearning #dialect
June is #pridemonth & while people are becoming mo June is #pridemonth & while people are becoming more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals in this community continue to face discrimination & understand that more work needs to be done to ensure universal community rights. 🌈

Elis Jimenez, a 21-year-old trans man from Bayonne, opened up about his experiences coming out about his gender identity to his friends and family. 

Read the article in the link in our bio! 

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Article: @gabbyx27 
Photos: Leonard Fink/The LGBT Community Center National History Archive, & Jersey City

#genderidentity #pride🌈 #stonewall #lgbtq #equality
June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth & according to th June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth & according to the National Scoliosis Foundation, every year about 30,000 children are fitted for a brace & 38,000 patients undergo spinal fusion surgery to assist with their scoliosis. 

Editor Amanda Sanchez & NJCU graduate Natalie Oller both grew up with scoliosis & wore braces to help stop the curve progression during their teenage years. 

They opened up about their experiences in hopes to bring more awareness to the condition & help children not feel “alone” in their journey. 

Click the link in our bio to read more! 💚 

Article & graphic: @amandacurlss #scoliosisawareness #scoliosis
There is no longer a constitutional right to abort There is no longer a constitutional right to abortion. Swipe left for more on the 6-3 ruling and what you can do now. More updates will be found on our story.
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📷: @reuters, Girls of a Certain Age
📹TikTok: @drjenniferlincoln 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#roevwade #abortion #abortionrights #abortionishealthcare
Today we’re learning Soninke 👀 Swipe left to Today we’re learning Soninke 👀 Swipe left to learn about the Mande language 🇲🇱🇸🇳

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⭐️graphic: @amandacurlss 

#mali #senegal #languagelearning
What is Tourette Syndrome and how can it be treate What is Tourette Syndrome and how can it be treated? This TikToker has given a peek into the reality of living with it to her followers 🙏🏽 Click the link in our bio for the full article.

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📝: @joyjade64 
⭐️ graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#tourettes #tourettesyndrome
It’s been a rough few months. Click the link in It’s been a rough few months. Click the link in our bio for this month’s column on how mass shootings can affect our mental health. 

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📝: @dniimndz 
✍🏼: @nytimes 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #gunviolence
Happy Freedom Day! ✊🏽 Swipe left to learn mor Happy Freedom Day! ✊🏽 Swipe left to learn more about #juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

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graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#juneteenthcelebration
If you need plans tomorrow… how about some ice c If you need plans tomorrow… how about some ice cream? 😏 Swipe left to find out where!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#icecream #icecreams #icecreamshop #hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj
Welcome to Jersey City! The home of @msmarveloffic Welcome to Jersey City! The home of @msmarvelofficial 👊🏽💥 We spoke to students from the real Coles Academic and the owner of the real Roy’s Comics & Games. Click the link in our bio for the full feature 🦸🏽‍♀️

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📝: @adrienne.jro @jerseycityarod23 
✍🏼illustration: @l0stamul3t 
🗣interviewees: @colesacademic @finalbosscomics @hulkofpersonality 

#msmarvel #mcu #marvel #marveluniverse #kamalakhan #jerseycitynj #jerseycity
One bite is all it takes to fall in love with Jama One bite is all it takes to fall in love with Jamaican beef Patties ❤️ 

Click the link in our bio or to swipe to see how to make these delicious go to meals/snacks!

Graphic & article: @victoriabishopsmith 

#beefpatty #jamaicanfood #gotomeal #gotosnack #foodie #beefpatties #deliciousfood
*Spoiler free!* Episode 5 of @obiwankenobi is now *Spoiler free!* Episode 5 of @obiwankenobi is now streaming on Disney+.. anyone else remember how hated the prequels were? Click the link in our bio to see how that’s changed 🫢

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✍🏼illustration: @l0stamul3t 
📝+⭐️: @adrienne.jro 

#starwars #obiwankenobi #anakinskywalker #darthvader #starwarsprequels
What’s Flag Day anyways? 🤔 Swipe left to lear What’s Flag Day anyways? 🤔 Swipe left to learn about it!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#flagday #flagday🇺🇸 #america
#MusicMonday • Holland is the first openly LGBTQ #MusicMonday • Holland is the first openly LGBTQ+ South Korean singer and the reason behind is stage name has a special meaning! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Swipe to learn more about the artist and his “Neverland” song. 

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graphic: @amandacurlss 

#holland #southkorean #kpop #lgbtq #pridemonth #koreansinger
Happy Sunday! Here we have a support local with ou Happy Sunday! Here we have a support local with our editor @amandacurlss at Resilience Paddle Sports in Hoboken, New Jersey! 🛶⛵️🚤🚣🏽‍♂️ 

Perfect for throwing a celebration with renting boats, jet skis or enjoying the outdoors on the Hudson River with a beautiful view of the Manhattan Skyline! Visit their site and plan your next adventure today! 

@resilience_paddle_sports ✨ 
Graphic and 📸: @amandacurlss 

#hoboken #hudsoncounty #kayaking #supportlocalbusiness #paddleboarding #jetski #mentalheathawareness #summeractivities
Springtime is all about flowers 🌼🌸🌻🌺 C Springtime is all about flowers 🌼🌸🌻🌺 Check out this florist shop that’s been serving the community since 1991!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #florist #floralshop #flowerstagram #flowershop
We absolutely ❤️ papa rellena. It’s a delici We absolutely ❤️ papa rellena. It’s a delicious go to dish made differently depending on the Latin American region but equally yummy! #TasteTheCulture 

Swipe or click the link in our bio to check out this yummy recipe! #HappyEating 

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Article & graphic: @victoriabishopsmith 

#paparellena #latinamerica #latinfood #latinamericanfood #foodie #recipe #stuffedpotato
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