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By Richard Conte

Programs at U. teach students to drink responsibly

NJ?Public Health panel looks into Obamacare

One-fifth of the U.S. population has no health insurance coverage, but the Affordable Care Act could provide them with a low-cost alternative, said Alan Monheit, a research professor at the University’s Center for State Health Policy, last night during a panel discussion. Panelists at “The Future of Health Care Reform — The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the 2012 Presidential Election,” sponsored by the University’s chapter of the New Jersey Public Health Association, looked at the act critically in terms of how it would affect U.S. citizens. Mar 27 2012

DOTS encourages bicycling in open forum

USAS panel shares experiences with sweatshops in NJ, globally

Students were offered the opportunity to learn that sweatshops are on the rise because of globalization through “Sweatshops in the Global Economy” last night at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Campus Center. Rutgers United Students Against Sweatshops organized the event, with the goal of educating students on upholding workers’ welfare, said Anna Barcy, a member of RUSAS. Feb 28 2012

Campus food vendors give range of choices

There are more than 20 eateries on campus that offer a wide range of foods, but finding a meal that is both healthy and inexpensive could prove difficult for some students. Among food vendors on campus, those with higher fat and caloric content are generally cheaper than those with lower caloric content. For example, an Au Bon Pain chicken cobb salad with avocado has 410 calories, 24 grams of fat and 10 grams of saturated fat, according to the restaurant’s website. Feb 20 2012

U. instructor experiences Internet fame

One man, six different faces and six different personas make a recipe for YouTube success. This is the case for Matt Ferguson, whose recent music video interpretation of David Guetta and Nicki Minaj’s hit single “Turn Me On” garnered more than 670,000 views online. Ferguson, the assistant director of Student Life at the University, posted the video on Feb. 8 and did not expect the video to get so many views less than a week after he posted it. Feb 15 2012

Deans dance off in charity competition

Administrators and students took their dance skills to the stage together Monday at the College Avenue Gym, raising money for students who are have insufficient funds to purchase nutritious food. Eighteen couples of deans and students competed in four categories of dance — waltz, tango, swing and salsa. Feb 14 2012

Bus driver offers inspiration, ideas to student riders

Faculty evaluate grades for plans post-graduation

Facebook slightly affects student grades, study says

State’s location increases risk of bedbug infestation

Nestled between two major cities where bedbug infestations are common, New Jersey residents are also experiencing bedbugs infestations. A 2011 Terminix ranking of the most bedbug-infested U.S. cities lists New York City as first in the nation and Philadelphia as fifth. University experts said the proximity to these cities puts New Jersey at higher risk. “New Jersey has more cases than most other states due to the high population density, urbanization and the presence of large numbers of multi-unit dwellings,” said Changlu Wang, an assistant extension specialist in the Department of Entomology. Dec 13 2011

Pending bill to create budget transparency

Initiative aims to shed light on campus bias

U., community dances night away at garba

Dressed in colorful, traditional Indian garments, members of the University and local communities danced in celebration of a Hindu holiday. About 450 people filled the Livingston Recreation Center on Friday night for the Association of Indians at Rutgers annual three-hour-long Garba dance event, “Raas Ki Raat." Oct 24 2011