The story of Christopher Owens sounds straight out of a 1980s coming-of-age movie. 

SEWARD: Lust for life: How Christopher Owens learned to love music again

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has shocked many, including members of his own party, by granting a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted in two separate criminal cases. The decision comes despite the president's previous assurances that he would not use his executive power to offer clemency to his son.

EDITORIAL: False promises: How Hunter Biden’s pardon damages Democratic Party’s reputation

It has come to be that time again when cheery couples walk around Fifth Avenue in Hallmark movies and no one can go outside without seeing mistletoe strung up in every home. Many might consider this time of year the most romantic, while others may find it absolutely miserable and hopeless. 

KOZLOWSKI: Dating fatigue is exhausting

What we see in movies and television shapes how we view the world — for people with disabilities, limited or inaccurate representation in media can mean facing stereotypes instead of understanding. Media holds the power to influence public perception, but people with disabilities are often either absent from the screen or portrayed in ways that reinforce harmful tropes.

TANG: We need accurate representation of disabled people in media

In The Joust, witness two opinions columnists have a battle of ideas: one defends the affirmative, and the other writes the opposition. Be sure to read to see who will win The Joust!

THE JOUST: Are billionaires ethical?

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With President-elect Donald J. Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, it seems that economic populism is going to continue being the dominant narrative. This is a system focused on using governmental policy to challenge and reform existing economic institutions to benefit the common citizen.

EDITORIAL: Stop capping: Credit card interest caps hurt people that need them most

Since President-elect Donald J. Trump won the election, he has made headlines with his controversial and unorthodox cabinet picks.

EDITORIAL: MAGA board room: Trump's cabinet picks should concern you

On October 30, The Star-Ledger, the largest newspaper in New Jersey, announced that it would be ending its print operations and closing its printing facility in February 2025. This comes after the newspaper ended its Saturday print run in September, citing low demand and high printing costs.

EDITORIAL: From pennies to paywalls: End of print journalism

editorials

Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) at Rutgers consists of more than 200 faculty and graduate students on all three campuses. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing siege in Gaza and the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon. We call on our colleagues to vote yes on the joint union resolution on "Divestment from Genocide in Palestine." Here are a few reasons to vote yes on the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union (PTLFC) resolution. 

COMMENTARY: Rutgers Faculty for Justice in Palestine supports union divestment referendum

In the time following President-elect Donald J. Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, I have been inundated with editorials and punditry from The Daily Targum analyzing the reasons behind Harris's profound loss, particularly among young men.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why Kamala Harris lost young men

In the late 1970s, the U.S. experienced a period of rapid inflation, which affected nearly every sector of the economy, including higher education. To make college more affordable, the government expanded federal student loan programs. What was meant to make higher education accessible, instead fueled a cycle of cost inflation that has burdened generations of students with crippling debt.

COMMENTARY: Combating college tuition inflation, unlimited student loans

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

commentaries

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

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.

Opinions

SEWARD: Lust for life: How Christopher Owens learned to love music again

SEWARD: Lust for life: How Christopher Owens learned to love music again

EDITORIAL: False promises: How Hunter Biden’s pardon damages Democratic Party’s reputation

EDITORIAL: False promises: How Hunter Biden’s pardon damages Democratic Party’s reputation

KOZLOWSKI: Dating fatigue is exhausting

KOZLOWSKI: Dating fatigue is exhausting

SEWARD: Lust for life: How Christopher Owens learned to love music again

KOZLOWSKI: Dating fatigue is exhausting

TANG: We need accurate representation of disabled people in media

THE JOUST: Are billionaires ethical?

EDITORIAL: False promises: How Hunter Biden’s pardon damages Democratic Party’s reputation

EDITORIAL: Stop capping: Credit card interest caps hurt people that need them most

EDITORIAL: MAGA board room: Trump's cabinet picks should concern you

EDITORIAL: From pennies to paywalls: End of print journalism

COMMENTARY: Rutgers Faculty for Justice in Palestine supports union divestment referendum

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why Kamala Harris lost young men

COMMENTARY: Combating college tuition inflation, unlimited student loans

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

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