Use a variety of words when you talk to your child. You’ll increase their vocabulary by employing a diverse vocabulary yourself. Engage your child in play activities that teach new words: songs, made-up stories, or even a simple game of “Where’s your nose?” can all help introduce new vocabulary. Ask your child questions throughout the […]

Words by TCNJ Editorial Staff

Researchers have spent decades puzzling out how children acquire language—how thoughts become words, what biology determines, how much environment matters. But until TCNJ professor Nadya Pancsofar teamed up with Lynne Vernon-Feagans of the University of North Carolina, few studies had examined fathers’ roles in the process.

Words by Molly Petrilla

The son of Phillies’ broadcaster Tom McCarthy ’90, Pat hopes to continue in the family business. He’s off to a great start at TCNJ, where he does play-by-play for live web streams of Lions games. The sophomore communications major, who transferred from Syracuse, is also a relief pitcher on TCNJ’s baseball team.

Words by Brandon Gould ’12

The field hockey team captured the program’s 11th—and the college’s 40th—NCAA Division III championship with a 2-0 victory over Bowdoin College on Nov. 23. TCNJ’s defense was stellar throughout the tournament, posting shutouts against SUNY–New Paltz (4-0), Catholic University (1-0), and Middlebury College (2-0) en route to the title game. In so doing, the Lions became the first team in national tournament history to win the title while not allowing a goal.

Words by Lyle Fulton

Mike Jacotout ’81 was one of the stars of the ’78–’79 wrestling squad, the first Lions team to win an NCAA championship. He talked with us recently about the coach who made it happen: Dave Icenhower MA ’84, who passed away in October at age 66.

Words by Mike Jacotout ’81