Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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in the service
Air Force Airman Louis Todd graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an…
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Mother goes from feet to feat as she trains for a half-marathon
Kelly Yanek is raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Kelly Yanek is running a half-marathon in November for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Normally students talk about how much they are inspired by their educators. In one special instance, an educator has been inspired by…
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Online instruction is still developing
Questions remain as to whether schools may collaborate at some time in future BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The ability to work on college courses regardless of where an individual finds himself during the day is one attractive aspect of online education. JEFF GRANIT staff From lectures transmitted via radio to residents of the remote…
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Deborah Cherniss to receive Crown of Torah award
NEW BRUNSWICK — The Crown of Torah award will be presented to the founder and director of the Anshe Emeth Community Development Corporation (AECDC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The AECDC provides formula, baby equipment, diapers and car seats free of charge to the working poor in New Brunswick. In addition, it loans out hospital beds,…
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Puppy love
Top: Dogs from the Rutgers University Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club led the ninth annual Dog Walk-a-Thon held by the North Brunswick Humane Association on Oct. 14. Hundreds of dogs took the walk around Community Park, while participating in a scavenger hunt, competing in a dog costume contest, playing an egg and spoon game and…
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Online courses pursued by undergrads, grad students
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Think back to your college years. Heavy textbooks, in-depth lectures and grueling nights in the library might come to mind. Current scholars must overcome the same challenges. But for a growing number of students, the road to a college degree includes a drive through a promising, new frontier — the…
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Join the fun at ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ in Lakewood
As seen in TheBeachBeat.com With Halloween quickly approaching, the Historic Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, will celebrate by hosting a performance of “The Rocky Horror Show.” This deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi musical allows the audience members to leave their inhibitions at the door and to join in on the…
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Residents can learn the ABCs of Bokwa fitness craze
Exercise program traces letters and numbers through step and bounce BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Giancarla Pozzo SOUTH BRUNSWICK — In South Brunswick, there’s a new, fun and challenging way to work out. Bokwa Fitness is a new group exercise routine where participants step and bounce by tracing letters and numbers with their feet. The…
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Residents should be on gourd for pumpkin patch
Christ the King Lutheran Church is selling pumpkins as a fundraiser BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Volunteers help unload and organize thousands of pumpkins from a trailer on Oct. 13. The pumpkins are now on sale at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kendall Park as part of a fundraiser. Christ the King Lutheran Church…
