Veldon Harris ’90 was sworn in as Captain of County Detectives for the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office earlier this month, becoming the first African American to ever hold the position in the county. “It is truly an honor,” Harris said of his historic appointment, which is only the latest achievement in career that spans 19 years with the prosecutor’s office.

This April marked the 40-year anniversary of a national drive spearheaded by three college-aged lobbyists, including one TCNJ alumnus, to put the 18 year-old vote on the ballot in the New Jersey.

As Emily Dickinson wrote, “A Light exists in Spring / Not present on the Year / At any other period.” With that, we offer these photos of the campus in the springtime for your enjoyment.

A weekend full of activities are planned for the special anniversary class celebrations: 1959 (Golden), 1984 (Silver), and 1999 (10th), taking place May 1-3 on campus. Read on to discover what’s in store.

Harpist Kristy L. Chmura ’03, cellist Ardith Collins ’01, and drummer Josh Bicknell ’03 formed double-breasted while students at TCNJ. While they describe their brand of music as “couture rock,” the band feels at home playing some of the state’s legendarily gritty rock clubs. With a new CD out and a growing fan base, things are looking up for this trio.

Today’s students can register for classes in minutes, while sitting in the comfort of their dorm rooms. That’s a far cry from the way things used to be, when students sometimes camped out overnight or stood in line for hours in the hopes of getting into the classes they needed. Read on to see how the registration process has changed from standing in line to going online.

Although the College is perhaps best known for its great education and cumulative learning experience, add matchmaker to the list. Whether it occurs in an English classroom, astronomy club meeting, or basketball game, Cupid has launched many arrows that have struck the heart of a Lion. Here are the stories of three couples who met here at TCNJ.

As a linebacker on TCNJ’s football team, it was Terence Nish’s job to run into the middle of the action and use his strength to make a difference in the game. On Oct. 21, the Class of 2006 grad raced into action at the scene of a police car crash and made a difference—a life-saving difference.

The smiling faces in this photo give credence to the adage “Everyone loves a parade.” But whose faces are they, where on campus was the parade held, and what was the occasion?