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Finding strength to forgive is challenging, but worth it

In a perfect world, the age old adage "forgive and forget" would be adequate to deal with betrayal. In real life however, there needs to be more nuance and caution. Apr 22 2019

Rebeca Lane leads concert to cap off week at Rutgers

Rebeca Lane, an artist and activist, performed following her talk earlier in the week. Salvadoran producer and musician DJ Loup Rouge joined her on stage.Apr 12 2019

Guilt-free feasting: Elevation Burger raises brand responsibility bar

With a focus on sustainability, Elevation Burger's prioritization of organic ingredients has resulted in a hearty hamburger, and a welcome addition to The Yard @ College Avenue. Apr 5 2019

RUPA hosts photogenic pop-up museum experience

Inspired by NYC spaces like the Color Factory and the Rose Mansion, Rutgers University Programming Association set up a pop-up museum called Scarlet Mansion.Mar 29 2019

After 200 years, Walt Whitman's impact is still evident

As a seminal figure in the rise of Transcendentalism, Whitman's gripping work changed poetry forever. An engaging exhibit on his life's work is currently showing at Alexander Library.Mar 27 2019

While maligned, Florida is still one of America's best trips

While South Beach is seen as one of the most oversaturated vacation spots in the United States, that doesn't mean it's overrated. It can still be a great time, if you know where to go.Mar 25 2019

Her cup runneth over: Is Kylie Jenner truly 'self-made'?

With a national spotlight shining on her since she was in the single digits, it's clear that Kylie Jenner had, at the very least, a massive head start on building a successful business.Mar 13 2019

Caffeine Awareness Month should highlight the harm in caffeine reliance

Caffeine consumption is a way of life on college campuses. Whether through coffee or energy drinks, students stay energized even if it isn't good for them. Mar 8 2019

Catching Z's: Best napping spots around campus

From lecture halls to buses to lawns, there are plenty of spots to knock out on campus.Mar 8 2019

Shockingly small nano bag questions limits of fashion

The emergence of the nano bag, courtesy of Jacquemus, has left utilitarian notions of fashion in the dust. At this size, the best purpose for this purse is to make a statement.Mar 8 2019

COLORS Studios mixes music, minimalist aesthetics

Hanging loose: Baggy clothing steps back in limelight

Virgil Abloh is the perfect example of streetwear designers infiltrating high fashion, and he's helping baggy come back. Here's Offset in his new collection at Paris Fashion Week.Feb 15 2019

Seed Burger offers new-age vegan take on American classics

In stark contrast to the pizza and fat sandwiches that epitomize Easton Avenue, Seed Burger is bringing Instagram-worthy vegan burgers to the Hub.Feb 6 2019

'How To Feed Yourself' blesses amateur chefs with less stress

"How to Feed Yourself" is a sacred text for students trying to chef it up on a budget.Jan 25 2019

In spite of controversy, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show remains relevant

Travis Scott delivers with 'ASTROWORLD' experience

Travis Scott to bring "Astroworld" to Newark this Saturday

Be effortlessly environmentally friendly in vintage denim

U. alumnus's short musical depicts quarter-life anxieties

14 years after its release, 'Mean Girls' prompts us to wear pink

U. student filmmaker to craft film on greek life, New Brunswick

U. student filmmaker to craft film on greek life, New Brunswick

Lovehoney launches sex-positive e-book for college students

Useful apps, websites to save your semester

Spontaneous spring break destinations for last minute planners

'HAZE' movie depicts dark side of greek life

In need of greens? Healthy lunch options for anti-salad eaters

Global Fashion Showcase celebrates stylish side of cultures

Film Fest to offer exclusive screenings

Israeli fashion show exhibits nation's cultural evolution

The Rutgers Hillel Center for Israel Engagement hosted a runway fashion show on Wednesday night that showcased the evolution of Israeli fashion from the time of the first Kibbutz in 1909 up until the contemporary styles that grace the catwalks of Tel Aviv Fashion Week. Nov 30 2017

Think beyond pumpkin spice lattes when indulging in fall drinks

Drag Show keeps up traditions of inclusion, flare, flazéda attitude

Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market offers weekly, nutritious alternatives to average college diet

Eating healthy as a college student is notoriously difficult. As Rutgers is a college campus home to a plethora of fast food spots and fat sandwiches, the legend of the freshman 15 often becomes a reality for many students.Nov 6 2017

Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market offers weekly, nutritious alternatives to average college diet

Hypersexuality of Halloween costumes: hot or not?

RU Homecoming needs new chant, same student support

As “The Birthplace of Football” and the newest member of the Big Ten conference, Rutgers University faithfully turns the campus scarlet and black with RU pride for its homecoming football game. Events like the Homecoming Bed Races and the annual bonfire break up the semester and build suspense toward Saturday’s game every October. This year the Scarlet Knights will compete against Purdue University, and it’s anticipated that High Point Solutions Stadium will be packed with students and alumni alike. The tradition of homecoming games is widely known as the most celebrated day in college football: intended to unite students and alumni with a day of rallies and parades that establish a university’s sense of school spirit and pride. While Rutgers competed against Princeton University in the first college football game in 1869, neither team can claim a significant part in pioneering the homecoming tradition.Oct 19 2017

'Veg' or Not, Hug-a-Vegan Day Welcomes All

Let’s face it, vegans get a bad rap — some people find their limited palate annoying and obnoxious or worry that their vegan friend will be judging them as they cut into a juicy steak. The Rutgers Veg Society is hoping to change that stigma this Wednesday with "Hug-a-Vegan Day" at The Yard on College Avenue. “The mission of this event is to interact with fellow Rutgers students to promote a sense of unity between those of different dietary lifestyles,” said Nikki Iannantuano, the public relations chairwoman for the Rutgers Veg Society.Sep 27 2017

Continue giving back on campus with full guide of organizations looking for help

On Saturday, Sept. 23, Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) hosted its annual Scarlet Day of Service, which aimed to inspire all Rutgers students to give back to the community and volunteer. Scarlet Day of Service gives more than 1,000 students the opportunity to serve New Jersey by cleaning up outdoor spaces and local communities, working with youth and senior citizens, and more. At this year’s service event, students served the Rutgers Gardens and worked to end homelessness and hunger.Sep 27 2017

N.J. Film Festival inspires students with exclusive premieres

Rutgers Landscape Architecture Club brings green living to urban New Brunswick parking spots

On Sept. 15, The Rutgers Landscape Architecture Club hosted its sixth annual “PARK(ing) Day,” a nationally recognized day that aims to turn urban spaces such as New Brunswick into serene relaxation spots. In partnership with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) of New Jersey, members of the club worked together to turn two street parking spots on Seminary Place on College Avenue into a parklet featuring yoga and meditation sessions led by professionals, Zumba dance lessons, arts and crafts activities, a bike maintenance station and live music for the public to enjoy.Sep 18 2017

DRC Creativity House showcases femme-inspired works

Poet Christopher Soto bravely shares his work focused on queer perspective

Rutgers students sat for a lecture and poetry reading provided by nationally acclaimed writer Christopher Soto on Tuesday, April 18.Apr 20 2017

Drag Show fabulously celebrates inclusion, creativity at U.

The diversity and inclusivity in which Rutgers University prides itself with was fabulously showcased Thursday night at Demarest Hall’s Spring Drag Show, where students came out to perform and show support for the LGBTQ community. Aidan Cushing, a resident of Demarest Hall and organizer for the event, said the tightknit and supportive community of Demarest is what makes the Hall a perfect location for the show.Apr 14 2017

Drag Show fabulously celebrates inclusion, creativity at U.

TedxRutgers starts space for creative storytelling

Storytelling shapes us into who we are — we tell stories to our family and friends, to mere strangers and even to ourselves as a way to convey emotion, explain ideas and give valuable lessons. As storytelling is a crucial part of our everyday lives, TEDxRutgers held its first-ever "Creative Storytelling Open Mic" night on Wednesday, April 5, where Rutgers students were free to let their voices be heard. Although known for its annual TEDx Conference and public speaking contests, Wednesday’s open mic night was the organization’s first dabble in creative performance. Held at the Livingston Student Center in collaboration with the Verbal Mayhem Poetry Collective, the non-profit aimed to explore the art of storytelling through poetry, song, personal narrative, monologue and beyond. With an initially slow turnout, Mason Gross School of the Arts student Marcus Raye Perez woke the crowd with his spoken word poem “I Met God, She’s Black,” inspired by a T-shirt donning the same phrase.Apr 7 2017

Women's Leadership Conference connects professional women with U. students

In accordance with Women’s History Month, the Rutgers Women’s Leadership Coalition (WLC) held its 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference last Friday, March 24, with this year’s theme being "Speak Up, Speak Out: Advocating For Yourself and Others." According to the event’s pamphlet, the WLC’s mission is to “inclusively bring graduate students together from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds and promote personal, academic and professional development.” The free, all-day conference offered empowering workshops and discussion panels that gave Rutgers women an opportunity to network for educational and professional opportunities.Mar 30 2017

When in Rome: A Foodie's Guide

Upon arriving in Rome, I braced myself for a diet consisting of pizza, pasta and gelato, and boy, was I right about that one.Mar 20 2017

Tuscany travels test average college student’s taste for wine

With the drinking age in America being 21, underage drinking is prevalent, especially on college campuses.Mar 20 2017

Let spring break inspire some spring cleaning

It’s the middle of the second semester, and your once fresh and catalogue worthy dorm room is now looking like any other teenage bedroom, except this time your clothes are in a ball at the foot of your bed, and if your mother saw how many plastic water bottles you’ve accumulated, she’d kill you. What gives?Mar 7 2017

1st annual FORM fashion show showcases fashion, styles

Hear about HAIRitage's keynote speaker, natural hair love

Dozens of Rutgers students and non-Rutgers students alike attended the HAIRitage conference on Saturday, a Black History Month celebration hosted by the Livingston Residence Council and a number of other sponsors and on-campus organizations. In attempts to make this year’s Black History Month celebration unique and memorable, HAIRitage included discussion panels, workshops and raffles geared towards the embracement of black and afro-Latinx hair. Saturday’s conference kicked off with an address from keynote speaker Anu Prestonia, a natural haircare mogul who opened one of the first all-natural, black-owned hair salons in New York City. The entrepreneur shared with the audience her lifelong journey of self-love, a journey that started at just 10-years-old when she lost her hair to chemical relaxers.Feb 14 2017

Prepare your Galentine's Day Celebrations, fret not about V-Day

Valentine’s Day is one of those love it or hate it holidays. Scratch that — it’s pretty safe to say most people loathe the holiday, especially those who are single.Feb 14 2017

HAIRitage Conference celebrates black history, culture, beauty

In light of Black History Month, Livingston Campus will be hosting its first annual HAIRitage Conference, a three-day series of workshops, presentations and attractions that will celebrate the history and culture of black and Afro-Latino hair. Modinat Sanni, the chairman of HAIRitage and residence life coordinator at Livingston Campus, came across the idea when planning the usual traditional Black History celebration for the University.Feb 9 2017