Have Digital Technologies Made It Easier to Have A Successful Romantic Relationship?
By: Cyril Rikh In today’s world, the average person spends about four and a half hours on their cellphone every day, according to Statista, a global data platform. Much of our communication is moving online. Cellphones and computers, the devices most often used for communication, help people connect with each other easily and appear to […]
The American Odds: The Pros and Cons of Sports Betting
By: Joshua Alvarez With millions of young Americans placing their bets, there is a new wave called sports betting. It’s no secret sports betting has been around since ancient times. The first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece took place in 776 BC, with people placing their wagers on the lives of gladiators and chariot races. […]
2024 Grammy Awards Predictions
By: Anthony Danilov This year’s Grammy Awards are coming to you live this Sunday, February, 4 premiering on the CBS network and Paramount. The nominations this year have given us a lot of the same names as they do every year but also a lot of present surprises! SZA leads the pack with a whopping […]
Man of La Mancha Review
By: Anthony Danilov Bergenstages’ production of Man of La Mancha premiered on November 30th at our Anna Ciccone Theater and I was there to see it. It’s safe to say that by the end of the musical, I did not want to leave. I always love going out and seeing productions in any capacity. Whether […]
Leadership Lunch Series Hosted its Last Event of the Year
By: Hosna Kachooee On December 7th, the Office of Student Life hosted another successful Leadership Lunch Series event where students and faculty gathered to discuss “How to Make America Less Mean.” The event took place at 11 A.M in the Pitkin Education Center in collaboration with the Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management department, which […]
Should We Be Paid to Make An Informed Vote?
By: Cyril Rikh On Tuesday, November 7, almost two million New Jersey residents took an active role in their government. During the NJ general election, people voted on state representatives, such as senators and house members, and local representatives, such as town council members and school board members. These are important decisions, and society should […]
A Chat with Women’s Basketball Coach Pekarsky and Captain Nya Duran
By: Kalia Inman The official 2023-2024 season has commenced for the Bergen Bulldogs Women’s Basketball team. The team currently has an overall record of 1-4; however, this is just the beginning for these women. The Bulldogs have completed about a fifth of the games they have scheduled for the season, ranging from November to mid-February. […]
A Chat with Men’s Basketball Coach Pablo Carrasco and Captain Jaheim Bunting
By: Kalia Inman The Bergen Men’s Basketball team is about a quarter into its season and earned its first victory on Saturday, November 18th against the Delaware County Community College Phantoms, with a final score of 92-77. A couple of weeks ago The Torch was able to chat with the Bergen Bulldogs Men’s Coach Pablo […]
What did Bergen Community Eat for Thanksgiving?
By: Maria Lachanaris Over the short break, many Bergen Community College students celebrated Thanksgiving, an American holiday centered around food, family, and giving thanks. Thanksgiving is influenced by the harvest feast that the English colonists shared with the Wampanoag Natives in 1691. The holiday is celebrated as a symbol of intercultural peace and American prosperity […]
The Rollercoaster of Immigration Law and the Road to a Green Card and Citizenship
By: Anthony Danilov Interested in learning about immigration law and everything having to do with visas and green cards? In this article, I break down everything I learned from my time with David Nachman and Ludka Zimovcak of NPZ Law Group at their event regarding Current Issues in Immigration Law during BCC’s Immigration Week. Nachman […]