Tag Archives: Rutgers
Letter to the Editor from Le Ngo
Dear the Editor of the Johnsonville Press,
As a part of a class project at Rutgers University, I came across a website that evaluates many charitable organizations to help donors make the most informed decisions. The website is Charitynavigator.org. Because of its high level of helpfulness, I feel the need to share my knowledge of the website to as many people as possible, hopefully through the help of the Johnsonville Press.
Inside JVP: An Interview with Dan Bracaglia by Ben Kharakh
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then a prize or two wouldn’t do their quality any justice. Although I doubt that sentiment makes Dan Bracaglia think any less of all the critical praise and awards his photography has earned him throughout the years. Whether it’s with the Targum, his photoblogs, or elsewhere, Dan’s web and print presence makes an indelible impression: this guy is going places. And in this Q and A, JVP’s former photography editor looks back on where he’s going, where he’s at, and the path he’s been on along the way.
JVP Speaks: Are you going to vote?
Hello and welcome to JVP Speaks! In this soon-to-be-a-recurring-feature, contributors will kick-off a discussion on a particular topic by writing on a single prompt. This week the JVP asked itself: are you voting? Why or why not? Feel free to answer the question yourself, comment on any of our answers, and to generally get the ball rolling on this important topic! Here’s what we had to say:
Inside JVP: An Interview with Brendan Kaplan by Ben Kharakh
Brendan Kaplan fascinates me (as one can tell by the length of this interview). I find his history intriguing and his views intellectually stimulating, and this Q and A showcases quite well why that is. Years teaching tap and hip-hop, a high school where the students can suspend the teachers, a steadfast commitment to honesty, housing a paranoid schizophrenic; these are just some of the things that make Brendan Kaplan Brendan Kaplan.
Biking in New Brunswick ~ Rebecca Zandstein
Since I have been a student at Rutgers I have noticed the increaFolding Bike in New Brunswicksing amount of bicycles on campus. When I was considering my commuting options for my last semester at Rutgers,I realized that since jetpacks aren’t available to the public yet, my best option was to start cycling. Now that I have become “one of the pack” I am able to understand the ease and relaxation that cycling brings. But I have also come in contact with horrid drivers who prefer that I be squeezed between two cars. Guess I can never be too thin, eh?
Inside JVP: An Interview with Marlana Moore by Ben Kharakh
Marlana Moore is the sort of staff member one wants to have: dedicated, enthusiastic, and capable and willing to write on any issue. She brought this same spirit to our Q and A, asking me as many questions as I asked her! And while I was pulled partway under the spotlight, Marlana remains at center stage, which is good news since she has plenty to say and a unique way to say it.
Inside JVP: An Interview with Rebecca Zandstein by Ben Kharakh
Readers only get a taste of Gourmet Grub editor Rebbeca Zandstein from her articles, so with this Q and A I was aiming to serve up a hearty portion of Becca. As our conversation progressed, I learned plenty about my fellow JVPer that I didn’t know, so much so that a single piece simply will not suffice. Luckily, Becca’s the sort of writer that can be counted on to provide her fair share of articles, so I wouldn’t be surprised if some of what we talked about ends up inspiring future pieces. Until then, bon appetit!
As Summer Sets Light to the First Fires of Autumn: A Photo Series by Brendan McInerney
I revel in the smoky coolness of Earth’s waning days. Nothing fills my heart with happiness more than when the leaves are ignited and I no longer live in fear of clothe-drenching sweat. Yet how can one compare this season to the last, or any of the seasons for that matter? Here I offer you a view of my summer and the events that transpired throughout.
Adventures in Commuting ~ Brian Connolly
Tap.
TAP.
TAP!
I reluctantly opened my eyes. Everything that was dark before was now blindingly bright, so much so that I was forced to take account of my surroundings. To the right of my disheveled head, which was resting comfortably on a pile of loose paperbacks, lay a sea of crumpled papers and empty cigarette packs. Realizing I had been asleep for some time, I was soon alerted to the source of the disturbance: a pretty female. Always a comforting sight, I thought. She looked pissed. I wondered why.
Inside JVP: An Interview with Dave Imbriaco by Ben Kharakh
One of the perks of being a journalist is that I get an excuse to satiate my curiosity. Case in point: this new feature in which I interview my JVPeers about themselves. I kicked things off with an autobiographical essay so that you’d get to know a little bit about me and a Q and A with Dave Imbriaco.
