A party at Rutgers University got out of hand on Saturday, April 13th when hundreds of students took to the streets. Bottles were thrown, couches were burned, and the riot squad was called in. The police are now cracking down hard in New Brunswick. Advertisements Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Christie’s Budget to Double Medical Marijuana Funding
BY CHRISTOPHER ESSNER In a much-needed move, Governor Christie’s office announced the state is doubling its funding of medical marijuana in his recent budget proposal. Today there is only one medical marijuana dispensary operational in the entire state, located in Montclair. As the only current dispensary, the Montclair office has experienced major delays. Many of … Continue reading
Is a Martian Colony Simply a Dream or an Approaching Reality?
BY CHRISTOPHER ESSNER Have you ever found yourself looking up to the stars on a clear night wondering what is out there; wondering what is waiting for us? Did you have a dream of being an astronaut as a child- to be the next Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin? Do you consider yourself … Continue reading
TV-Less Homes: Are We Witnessing A New Age in Television?
BY CHRISTOPHER ESSNER Could the days of broadcast television be coming to an end? Maybe so if startup company Aereo is deemed legal by courts. Aereo is an internet startup company backed by IAC, which connects its subscribers to content broadcast over the airwaves through their internet connection for just $12 a month. The company … Continue reading
What’s Your VICE? HBO’s New Series Tackles Tough Issues
BY CHRISTOPHER ESSNER Ever wish you could understand the thought process of Taliban members? What about experiencing the election cycle in the Philippines—one of the most dangerous places in the world? VICE, HBO’s new program based on the magazine of the same name, looks to take viewers to places traditional media outlets avoid or ignore. … Continue reading
Atop One World Trade Center: More than Just a Spectacular View
BY CHRISTOPHER ESSNER It is often said that New York City is the heartbeat of the world, and now for the first time in over a decade you can sit atop this wondrous city from the new Observation deck. New York City attracts tourists, workers, and businesses from around the world. On September 11, 2001 … Continue reading
N.J. Native Buzz Aldrin Advocates a Manned Mission to Mars … and Forget the Moon
BY CHRISTOPHER ESSNER “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Those were the iconic words spoken by Neil Armstrong as he became the first human to step foot on the moon. It marked a new day in the age of humanity; a day of historic scientific achievement; a new age of … Continue reading