A look back at the the beloved, yet infamous basement floor in Centennial where just about anything could—and did—happen. Plus, plenty of photos of some memorable Pit moments.

Joan Marshall ’03 was in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year working with the nongovernmental organization Search For Common Ground. She told us what brought her to the Ivory Coast, about the work she did there, and about the challenges the West African nation faces in bouncing back from years of conflict.

Lollanobooza 2008 brought together thousands of students, faculty, and staff for fun, alcohol-free activities on what is traditionally one of the biggest drinking nights of the week. Watch a video recap of this campus tradition.

Two TCNJ alumni have played key roles in this fall’s presidential election. Tricia Mueller ’99 is serving as New Jersey state director for Barack Obama’s campaign, and Mike DelBene ’01 served as an alternate delegate at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN, in September. Get to know more about these two Lions.

Although legally blind all her life, Mary Worthington’s courageous spirit has enabled her to live life on her own terms.

Meet eight members of TCNJ’s Class of 2012 who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, overcome challenges, and given of themselves for the benefit of others.

William Ball was honored for his efforts to advance civic engagement through the study of engagement and participation, his new approaches to the scholarship of teaching engagement, and his efforts to raise political awareness, involvement, and participation of undergraduate students.

As a fashion designer on Madison Avenue, Pamela Elmi ‘91 felt the need to give back to her community. These days, she serves as the director of a non-profit organization that helps educate children from low- to middle-income families.

Several former Lion athletes and one alumnus coach were honored at a ceremony in early October.

TCNJ’s athletic department was named the 2007-08 recipient of the Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey (CAANJ) Directors’ Cup for Division III. This award is bestowed annually to the top collegiate athletic departments at the different NCAA levels.