We are aware of the rash of restrictions on free expression announced by the Rutgers University administration. These restrictions have been decided on unilaterally, without input from stakeholders at the University.

COMMENTARY: Open letter regarding new U. restrictions on free expression

﻿The violent confrontations, with devastating loss of life and destruction of property in the Middle East, set off protests on many of the nation’s college and university campuses, including Rutgers.

COMMENTARY: Freedom of expression through Rutgers lens

It is no surprise that people in the U.S. are increasingly disillusioned with Congress. Its image as a hub of dysfunction, polarization and bureaucracy is deeply ingrained in the public's mind. The data further reinforces this perception.

ON THE FRONT LINES: We need proportional representation

College can often feel overwhelming when being swept up in a crowd of thousands of strangers. This can cause feelings of loneliness, forcing us to want to find someone to help fill that void.

TANG: Platonic relationships keep us healthy

With the pressures of societal norms and college traditions, many students have fallen prey to the dangers of binge drinking. A typical Friday or Saturday night on campus may include parties or other gatherings where friends encourage each other to drink.

NWANONYIRI: Binge drinking danger lurks on college campuses

Dozens of Columbia students took part in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment starting Wednesday early morning, a form of protest that consists of occupying campus lawns until the university divests from Israeli companies profiting off apartheid.

ABD-ELHAMEED: Neither academic institutions nor diverse representation guarantee liberation

The rapid advancement of technology has brought about a sense of increased interconnectedness. This can be seen, as people from around the world communicate extensively with each other, with more than 500 million tweets being sent out daily. This increasing level of interconnectedness requires a moral compass that is robust and universally applicable.

RANA: Morality is needed now more than ever

columns

The unique burden that student journalists carry is often overlooked in the bustling life of university campuses. As student journalists, our jobs can be fraught with challenges that regular journalists do not have to face — we are students first.

EDITORIAL: Students behind bylines

Arguments often abound regarding the best and/or worst of the five New Brunswick campuses: the College Avenue, Livingston, Busch, Cook and Douglass campuses. Here are The Daily Targum's top picks for student centers and housing options.

EDITORIAL: Rutgers rundown: best, worst of campus life

Throughout our daily lives, we often find ourselves engrossed in our smartphones, navigating through social media platforms with countless images of celebrities with whom we have no personal connection.

EDITORIAL: Reality or virtual reality?

Since the opening of The Atrium on the College Avenue Campus, there has been a rising cry for quality food options. Recently, a discussion emerged regarding whether introducing a meal swipe system for the food vendors in The Yard @ College Avenue could ameliorate the situation, or at least serve as a temporary relief.

EDITORIAL: To swipe, or not to swipe

editorials

We, the undersigned, are Rutgers faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members who write in full support of the Rutgers—Newark encampment, its calls for complete divestment from Israel and its unwavering commitment to reinvest the Rutgers endowment into the Newark community.

COMMENTARY: Open letter in support of Newark Palestine solidarity encampment

We were shocked and troubled, though not entirely surprised, to learn that vandals had broken into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) on April 10, the morning of Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important holidays of the Islamic calendar.

COMMENTARY: Statement from CILRU Faculty Board

commentaries

This Sunday, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics concluded. The world witnessed humanity's peak physical capabilities. Many records were broken, and memorable moments occurred, but it was nice that the world could put aside some of its differences to watch this kind of event.

ON THE FRONT LINES: Do not bring Olympics to your city

On Monday, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is set to unveil his package for Supreme Court reform. This includes constitutional amendments addressing the recent presidential immunity ruling from "Trump v. United States" and a stronger code of ethics for justices on the bench. One of the more controversial measures that Biden may propose is to impose term limits for justices on the bench.

ON THE FRONT LINES: Do Supreme Court justices need term limits?

2024 has undoubtedly been a year for elections worldwide. From the U.S. to Taiwan, democracy is on the ballot. The biggest takeaway from the recent elections has been a resurgence of liberals. If 2016 was the global conservative wave, 2024 could be considered the global liberal wave.

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COMMENTARY: Open letter regarding new U. restrictions on free expression

COMMENTARY: Open letter regarding new U. restrictions on free expression

COMMENTARY: Freedom of expression through Rutgers lens

COMMENTARY: Freedom of expression through Rutgers lens

ON THE FRONT LINES: We need proportional representation

ON THE FRONT LINES: We need proportional representation

TANG: Platonic relationships keep us healthy

NWANONYIRI: Binge drinking danger lurks on college campuses

ABD-ELHAMEED: Neither academic institutions nor diverse representation guarantee liberation

RANA: Morality is needed now more than ever

EDITORIAL: Students behind bylines

EDITORIAL: Rutgers rundown: best, worst of campus life

EDITORIAL: Reality or virtual reality?

EDITORIAL: To swipe, or not to swipe

COMMENTARY: Open letter regarding new U. restrictions on free expression

COMMENTARY: Freedom of expression through Rutgers lens

COMMENTARY: Open letter in support of Newark Palestine solidarity encampment

COMMENTARY: Statement from CILRU Faculty Board

ON THE FRONT LINES: We need proportional representation

ON THE FRONT LINES: Do not bring Olympics to your city

ON THE FRONT LINES: Do Supreme Court justices need term limits?

ON THE FRONT LINES: Problem with progressives