Newsletter #1

Quote of The Day

“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”

B. B. King

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Top Headlines:

Space:

1. Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition

2. Perseverance Mars rover's first rock sample goes missing

3. The Milky Way’s giant gas bubbles were seen in visible light for the first time

Gaming:

1. Modder Turns Pokedex Toy Into Functional Nintendo DS Lite

2. South Korea to end its controversial gaming curfew

3. Every Game Delayed In 2021 So Far

4. Runescape developer shuts down HD fan mod just before release, sparking in-game protest

Pop Culture:

1. Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Obliterates Global Views and Social Media Records

2. Everyone Is At Home Watching These 10 Shows & Movies On Netflix Right Now

3. Peppa Pig trolls Kanye West on Twitter over mediocre Pitchfork review

4. The Mandalorian’s™ Grogu™ to Make Debut as Funko Pop!-Inspired Balloon at 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Recipes:

Here are five quick and affordable meals to try and whip up!

1. Creamy Pesto Mac with Spinach

2. Spicy Dragon Noodles

3. Bowties & Broccoli

4. Pizza Melts

5. Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

Have a recipe you’d like to share? Enter it here for a chance to get featured in the next edition of the newsletter!

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Events

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Hoboken:

*Click the links for detailed info!*

Hoboken Fitness Events:

• Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon Yoga (Until Sept. 28, Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, free, bring your own mat)

• Outdoor Yoga Jam: DJ Yoga With Asana Soul Practice (Until Sept. 22, Every Wed from 6:30-7:30 PM, free)

• 2-Mile Fun Run or Walk (Sundays, 10 AM, free)

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Newark:

*Click the links for detailed info!*

Various Newark Events:

• Arts in the Garden (Weekly on Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat until 9/24)

• Drive In Movie Theater- Newark Moonlight Cinema (Various dates)

• Roller Skating at Branch Brook Park (Mon-Sun)

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NYC:

*Click the links for detailed info!*

NYC Art/Festival Events:

• Socrates Sculpture Park(Open all year, 9AM-sundown)

• Cézanne drawing: (through 9/25)

• Jessica Wynne: Do Not Erase: (9/2-10/9)

Other:

• Roller skating at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s outdoor roller rink: head out solo or grab some friends and roller skate at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s pier 2 roller rink. Admission is free from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and $6 after. Skate rental is $7, or you can bring your own. Click here for more info!

• Outdoor rooftop films (open through mid-September): Check out rooftop films: one of the world’s largest and longest-running outdoor indie film showcases! They run more than forty screenings of independent feature films, short films, and more, accompanied by live music and occasional filmmaker q&a’s. Some showings are free, while others require a fee.

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Top Clothing Stores That Offer Student Discounts:

1. American Eagle: You can save 20% in-store or online if you register with UNiDAYS to verify that you are a student.

2.  Adidas: Use your UNiDAYS code to get 15% off & free shipping.

3. Nike: College students can save 10% by submitting their email address.

4. Under Armour:  College students can save 10% on purchases.

5. Levi’s: Grab some denim at a 25% discount when you join UNiDAYS.

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Poll:

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Share your answer here!

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Meme Challenge:

• Put your meme-making skills to the test! Create a (clean) NJIT related meme for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter! Submit it here!

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