Underrepresented racial identities have been the premise of many popular TV shows for the past few years. For anyone who has been keeping up with mainstream television shows, this has been quite apparent, judging by titles such as "black-ish" and "Never Have I Ever."

DEMAREST: Mixed-race kids need more shows like 'Ginny and Georgia'

Anyone familiar with any level of political discourse is aware of the terms “Left” and “Right”. It is politics 101. But more often than not, these terms are applied to movements and people in a wildly incorrect manner. Language matters. 

BEDI: Defining liberal or conservative values is not as simple as it seems

Fast food has been a part of the American culture since the 1920s. Fast food is always available, whether you do not feel like cooking or are simply looking for a quick bite. In fact, as of 2019, the fast-food industry is worth a staggering 648 billion dollars and on average, Americans consume about 50 billion burgers per year. And while we may be familiar with the different chains and the meals they offer, it seems as though no one ever really stops to think about the workers, who are the backbone of these businesses. 

DARKOA: Fast-food workers deserve better working conditions

“Pain is truth; all else is subject to doubt.” — J.M. Coetzee, "Waiting for the Barbarians." These words are uttered by Colonel Joll, a sadistic torturer who plays a prominent role in J.M. Coetzee’s unsettling novel, "Waiting for the Barbarians." 

SUTA: Americans can no longer ignore painful reality of police brutality

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Although not all workplaces and schools are mandating vaccinations, we are all in the unique position of hunting for a pharmacy or distribution center that can offer us a vaccine. We scour the internet to try and find a vaccine site that is not a 2-hour drive away and hope to avoid as many side effects as possible. 

EDITORIAL: Vaccine fears must be managed in order to end pandemic

Daunte Wright was only 20 years old. He was our age, he had a family: parents, a partner, a child. More importantly, his crimes, if you can even call them that, were low-level non-violent offenses. In the minutes before he was fatally shot, Daunte called his mother to ask her what he should do. Her advice was not enough to save him. Police insist that the offending officer made a mistake, that she pulled her gun when she meant to pull her taser. 

EDITORIAL: Police abuses are systemic, not just 'mistakes'

Every story, post, comment and like has been a reminder that no matter how dire quarantine may be, our friends and the "real world" are still there. Imagine a quarantine with no Instagram or TikTok. Imagine having to send letters to friends through the post, or not seeing their faces for months on end. In many ways, social media is a blessing for these particularly trying times. That said, the threat that social media poses to our mental health should not be underestimated. 

EDITORIAL: Social media acts as double-edged sword during pandemic

The search for off-campus housing often begins with a cheery Facebook post and a level of optimism that will reach rock bottom in record time. After weeks of walking through apartments and houses with wildly varying levels of cleanliness, an array of roommates (some of which will prove to be the devil incarnate) and all with prices higher than what they have to offer, students will sign contracts they do not have the power to negotiate and settle in for the year. 

EDITORIAL: Students need more resources to manage off-campus housing

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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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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.  

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

We have all heard of the savior complex, and on paper, it sounds favorable. After all, in the media, those with savior complexes tend to be rewarded. They are the sexy Edward Cullens, the heroes, the alphas in the pack.

ON THE FRONT LINES: Curb your savior complex

Like many girls my age, I often describe my years in middle school as part of my “One Direction phase”  —with an emphasis on the word phase. Unfortunately, most of us feel that we would be ridiculed if someone found out a 20 year old is still listening to “Take Me Home” on the regular. 

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DEMAREST: Mixed-race kids need more shows like 'Ginny and Georgia'

DEMAREST: Mixed-race kids need more shows like 'Ginny and Georgia'

BEDI: Defining liberal or conservative values is not as simple as it seems

BEDI: Defining liberal or conservative values is not as simple as it seems

DARKOA: Fast-food workers deserve better working conditions

DARKOA: Fast-food workers deserve better working conditions

DEMAREST: Mixed-race kids need more shows like 'Ginny and Georgia'

BEDI: Defining liberal or conservative values is not as simple as it seems

DARKOA: Fast-food workers deserve better working conditions

SUTA: Americans can no longer ignore painful reality of police brutality

EDITORIAL: Vaccine fears must be managed in order to end pandemic

EDITORIAL: Police abuses are systemic, not just 'mistakes'

EDITORIAL: Social media acts as double-edged sword during pandemic

EDITORIAL: Students need more resources to manage off-campus housing

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: 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

ON THE FRONT LINES: Curb your savior complex

ON THE FRONT LINES: Can we just let women enjoy things?