My Cheating Boyfriend
“I’m a nursing major, and between clinicals, exams, and barely getting any sleep, the last thing I needed was relationship drama. But here we are. My boyfriend and I have been dating for over a year now—he’s the typical athlete type, always working out, super popular, and honestly, I thought we were solid. That was […]
Balancing Parenting and School
“How do I balance school, work and my 3 year old daughter? “ Hi, Bergen Parent! I would like to steer you toward a different mindset. You aim to find balance, but that often leads to pursuing perfection. Think about it: whether it’s trying to balance a scale or a large stack of books on your […]
Been Here a While
“Hi my name is Craig, I’ve been going to bcc for so long, but I’m having a hard time finding a boyfriend. FYI, im a guy. What do you recommend me doing!“ Hi Craig! How long is ‘so long?’ Maybe it’s time to transfer. —The Torch
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The Knicks Are Getting Feisty
By: Damir Munoz The season was looking grim for the New York Knicks until Sept. 27, 2024, 10:14 p.m. EST, when NBA reporter Shams Charania announced that the Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed to a deal that would send Karl-Anthony Towns (KAT) to the Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round draft pick via […]
The Presidential Debate Recap: Harris vs. Trump, Round 2024
By: Noah Yeboah The much-anticipated 2024 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024, felt less like a political duel and more like a WWE event—minus the chairs. Harris, ever composed, stood across from Trump, who came armed with his signature mix of bravado and reality-TV theatrics. The […]
The Dividing Line: The 2024 Presidential Election in the Eyes of Students
By: Kaila Mack and Matheus Faria With the presidential elections coming up in November, it seems to be on the forefront of many people’s minds. Following last month’s presidential debate, many Americans feel that the candidate they are choosing to vote for is the lesser of two evils, rather than a person they feel confident […]
My Time at the Clairo’s Charm Tour
By Tatiana Yulo In 2018, Georgia native Claire Cottrill jump-started her career by recording her songs “Pretty Girl” and “Flaming Hot Cheetos” and uploading them to YouTube. The singles garnered the attention of multiple major music labels, which gave Cottrill the opportunity to release her first single, “Diary 001.” Fast forward to 2019, 2021, and […]
I’m Not Excited For The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow Album and You Shouldn’t Be Either
By: Anthony Danilov It’s no surprise that ever since “Starboy,” The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye, has become pretty mainstream and therefore has pivoted toward a more pop-focused sound with his music. In his early transitions, he was doing pop in a way that was different and felt like a fresh revamp of 80’s pop. It didn’t […]
Taste the Future: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bergen Bistro
By Noah Yeboah, Matheus Faria, and Yoan Rakotoarimanana A Culinary Experience at Bergen Bistro If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s as educational as it is delicious, check out Bergen Bistro. Run by Bergen Community College’s Culinary Arts Program, the Bistro allows talented students to showcase the knowledge they’ve gained in the classroom in […]