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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Rutgers–Newark grad built a global DJ hub downtown
  • How to win your way into Newark's Love of Soul Tour

Also on today's calendar: MBA Open House at Berkeley College and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rutgers–Newark Alum Nick Keleshian Built a Global DJ Community in Newark (rutgers.edu) — A Rutgers–Newark graduate has turned his campus radio experience into bunkr., a production studio and DJ hub on Halsey Street that's drawing artists from around the world to downtown Newark. He helped save WRNU with major renovations as a student and chose to keep his business close to campus. For Newark residents, his story underscores the city's growing music scene and creative opportunities.
   

• Listen for Your Chance to Win Tickets to See The Love of Soul Tour (audacy.com) — Newark music fans can win tickets this week to see the Love of Soul Tour at Prudential Center on May 22, 2027, by listening to the station weekday mornings and calling in at the right time. Winners must use a mobile ticketing app and comply with any venue health and safety rules, so be sure you're set up before entering.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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