We have lived through four semesters’ worth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and still, Rutgers is forced to make decisions with COVID-19 in mind. We are not allowed back on campus for at least two weeks as classes designed for in-person instruction shift online yet again.

EDITORIAL: Rutgers rightly mandates booster, but improved testing protocol is needed

The issue of whether or not schools and universities should remain open is, once again, front and center. That is because of the omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The omicron variant is highly transmissible and cases are at record highs and, once again, everything seems like a mess. Students and teachers are staging walkouts, schools are going remote again and, in general, everyone is either sick or incensed. 

MULHOLLAND: Schools must stay open, despite obstacles

It has been quite a year to keep up with the changes in movies and TV. Since the beginning of the pandemic, society has moved away from movie theaters, which were once the pinnacle venue of the arts. Due to safety hazards and the closing of non-essential businesses, filmmakers had to seek alternate routes to release their movies to the public.

ESPOSITO: As competition increases on streaming services, more extreme content emerges

There is widespread agreement that the college admissions system is a nerve-racking, arbitrary process plagued by discrimination, favoritism and corruption. Yet when it comes time to think of new ideas, finding a consensus can become impossible.

KOZMA: Issues with college admissions processes go deeper than SATs

This article will come out at midnight on my 22nd birthday. I have been writing here at The Daily Targum for more than two years now, and as my second-to-last semester quickly wraps up, there are only so many opportunities for me to write to you left. 

ESPOSITO: What I learned in college — plus advice for younger students

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After a long semester — the first one back on campus after more than a year — we have all earned a vacation from Rutgers buses, class schedules and exams. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday season, and we are looking forward to returning in the new year to continue delivering the latest news from campus.

EDITORIAL: Targum editorial board shares their favorite winter break activities

This past weekend, CNN terminated anchor Chris Cuomo, who hosted the network’s primetime 9 p.m. slot. He became embroiled in controversy after reports emerged of him helping his brother, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to allegations of sexual misconduct. 

EDITORIAL: Chris Cuomo's firing points to larger issues in journalism

Giving to charity is one of the many traditions people across the world engage in as the holidays draw near. This past week was Giving Tuesday, a global charity event that happens the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year to raise money for various charities, among which is the Rutgers University Foundation.

EDITORIAL: Food pantries are only the beginning in addressing food insecurity

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Even when I was ashamed of my Chinese heritage, Lunar New Year was always a joyous, raucous occasion in my household — growing up, it was one of the few moments every year that I felt not just comfortable in my Chinese skin but happy to be celebrating such a vibrant and rich culture. 

COMMENTARY: America’s xenophobic violence against Asian Americans must end

If you are like me, you had some sort of nerdy phase in the early stages of life that seemed to shape how you approach adulthood. For me, "Harry Potter" was my choice because my oldest brother already had all seven books. I grew up idolizing characters and waiting on my Hogwarts letter.

COMMENTARY: J.K. Rowling's legacy casts shadow over 'Harry Potter'

The pandemic has brought the worst in almost everything. The “worst” meaning that people were losing their jobs left and right, and schools were shutting down here and there — all of which was amid the completely and extremely chaotic 2020 presidential election. Yet, through this insanity of constant stay-at-home-orders and dangerous political protest (if you can even call the recent Capitol Hill insurrection a “protest”), pop culture has helped me to stay sane.

COMMENTARY: Pop culture provides needed distraction amid bleak times

We were heartened to read Akhil Dwasari’s plea in his column, "Americans cannot wait until January for stimulus bill," for the passage of a robust coronavirus disease (COVID-19) stimulus package now! We are advocates with Raise Your Voice to End Poverty (RESULTS), a non-partisan advocacy organization for the end of poverty, here in the U.S. and abroad.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stronger leadership required to pass stimulus

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If ever there was an activity that should make you want to turn around and never attempt to leave your house again, it must be finding off-street parking in New Brunswick. You have not known true frustration until you have spent more than 30 minutes circling around your house like a vulture looking for a parking spot. 

ON THE FRONT LINES: Parking nightmare commences at Rutgers

Have you ever truly looked at a comma before? Or deliberated for an hour on the exact capitalization of WALL-E? If you have not, then you probably are not a copy editor.

ON THE FRONT LINES: It is your copy editor's world, writers should try living in it

One day when I was in middle school my mom walked in on me counting pennies in order to be able to pay for my ticket to see One Direction. My mother was a reasonable woman, she offered to pay for my ticket to see my favorite band, but I was an unreasonable child and I insisted that I had to be as close to those five men as possible. 

ON THE FRONT LINES: Still love One Direction? You are not alone

By mandating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine for students in the Fall 2021 semester, Rutgers is taking the right step to ensure all members of the community can work and study in a safe environment.  

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EDITORIAL: Rutgers rightly mandates booster, but improved testing protocol is needed

EDITORIAL: Rutgers rightly mandates booster, but improved testing protocol is needed

MULHOLLAND: Schools must stay open, despite obstacles

MULHOLLAND: Schools must stay open, despite obstacles

ESPOSITO: As competition increases on streaming services, more extreme content emerges

ESPOSITO: As competition increases on streaming services, more extreme content emerges

MULHOLLAND: Schools must stay open, despite obstacles

ESPOSITO: As competition increases on streaming services, more extreme content emerges

KOZMA: Issues with college admissions processes go deeper than SATs

ESPOSITO: What I learned in college — plus advice for younger students

EDITORIAL: Rutgers rightly mandates booster, but improved testing protocol is needed

EDITORIAL: Targum editorial board shares their favorite winter break activities

EDITORIAL: Chris Cuomo's firing points to larger issues in journalism

EDITORIAL: Food pantries are only the beginning in addressing food insecurity

COMMENTARY: America’s xenophobic violence against Asian Americans must end

COMMENTARY: J.K. Rowling's legacy casts shadow over 'Harry Potter'

COMMENTARY: Pop culture provides needed distraction amid bleak times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stronger leadership required to pass stimulus

ON THE FRONT LINES: Parking nightmare commences at Rutgers

ON THE FRONT LINES: It is your copy editor's world, writers should try living in it

ON THE FRONT LINES: Still love One Direction? You are not alone

ON THE FRONT LINES: Mandating vaccine is only way to begin to get Rutgers back to normal