Tag: Rutgers University
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Eric LeGrand urges students to carry on
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A student at Edgar Middle School asked Eric LeGrand, a former football defensive tackle at Rutgers University, if he could go back to the tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down and change anything, would he? LeGrand said he believes his injury, which occurred during a…
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Kipnis to hold campaign kickoff reception
Daryl J. Kipnis, who is seeking the Republican nomination for his candidacy for the New Jersey State Senate in New Jersey’s 17th Legislative District (Franklin, Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Piscataway) in the 2017 General Election will host his Campaign Kickoff Reception event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton…
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Cemetery association presents during conference in D.C.
NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Elmwood Cemetery Civil War Walking Tour program was included during a national historical conference in Washington, D.C. The North Brunswick-based cemetery association presented “Curate and Connect: Using Local Resources to Plan for Inquiry” at the National Council for Social Studies’ annual conference that was held on Dec. 3. The Elmwood Cemetery Civil…
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Donations of toys accepted at Big Chill 5K
The Rutgers University Big Chill will be held at 9 a.m. on Dec. 3, starting from the College Avenue Gym, 130 College Avenue, Rutgers University New Brunswick campus. The Big Chill race requirement is a new, unwrapped toy valued at at least $15. Online registration ends at 5 p.m. Nov. 29. In person registration and…
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Students ASK for creativity during afterschool program
EAST BRUNSWICK – Students at Robert Frost Elementary School crawled on the floor and roared like a lion in a pretend jungle, puckered their lips and swam like a fish in an imaginary ocean, and hopped to pop invisible bubble wrap. The group of about 20 third- through fifth-graders was participating in the Creative Movement…
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Family seeks information on assault of niece
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The family of a city resident is looking for anyone who may know more about how she ended up in the hospital. Debbie O’Connor said her niece, Emily Rand, 19, was involved in an argument on a New Brunswick street on Oct. 29 near the Rutgers University campus.…
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Believe Park named in honor of LeGrand
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — As early as the third grade when Eric LeGrand’s mom, Karen, let him cross Homestead Avenue, he remembers hitting homeruns and playing basketball at the neighborhood park across the street in the Avenel section of the township. Today, the park is named after Eric LeGrand, the Colonia High…
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North Brunswick Police Department hires two officers
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two new officers have joined the ranks of the North Brunswick Police Department. Matthew Workman and Zachary Tevoli were administered the oath of office during the Township Council meeting on Oct. 17. Both officers are residents of North Brunswick, are alumni of North Brunswick Township High School and graduated from the Mercer…
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NBTHS student named a ‘Kid Who Makes Magic’
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) student who is a youth advocate for Tourette syndrome has been named a “Kid Who Makes Magic” by radio station Magic 98.3. According to NBTHS Principal Pete Clark’s nomination letter, every year Ally Abad attends the Tim Howard Leadership Academy for children with Tourette’s that takes place at Rutgers…