Beloved Phillipsburg native and NJ Institute of Technology student Matthew A. Johnson died suddenly on Sunday, March 6. He was 19.Born in Phillipsburg, Johnson was studying cyber security at the NJ Institute of Technology in Newark, his ob…
The highlight of most students’ college experience is walking across the stage during graduation. For the third time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, WSU students will not have that experience.
Jane McDonald, senior broadcast news major, said she understands a virtual ceremony is important to the safety of students and the community, but that does not make it any less disappointing.
“Of course, I’m a little sad,” she said. “Definitely not the way I wanted to end my college career.”
Brandon Harbo, senior marketing major, said he would only be attending virtual graduation for his family. He knows they want to celebrate his accomplishments. But for Harbo, it is not the same as walking across a stage.