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Winter in NJ may be abnormally warm this year

Inconsistencies in this year's fall weather have left students confused about what to expect in their daily commutes to class. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures measured on land and at sea over the last century have shown that the Earth's average surface temperature is rising. The website said that during 2016 the average temperature across land and ocean surfaces was 1.69 degrees above the 20th-century average.Nov 2 2017

Rutgers students share what's on their RUcketlists

Many students have a list of Rutgers oriented events they wish to accomplish before they graduate. The RUcketlist is a record of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have accomplished during their time at Rutgers. It is the famous Rutgers student version of a Bucket List, or things to get done before graduation. The term “Bucket List” comes from the English idiom to “kick the bucket”. This is considered an informal or slang term meaning 'to die'. A bucket list a list of life events to accomplish before “kicking the bucket”. Pronounced “rucket list," many students have their own unofficial bucket lists to accomplish before they graduate.Oct 27 2017

Hundreds of Rutgers students raced across campus this weekend for RU Muddy

Students were not afraid to get down and dirty this past Friday at the University's annual "RU Muddy" event. "RU Muddy" is a 3.5-mile run that moves through the intramural fields and the Ecological Preserve. The run is filled with obstacles like natural hurdles, water crossings, trail running and a mud pit. After the run, there were festivities which included a DJ performance, food and drinks.Oct 9 2017

New Brunswick celebrates Oktoberfest with beer, live music and traditional German fare

A piece of the most renowned beer festival in the world came to New Brunswick this Saturday. Originally a German festival, Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest, a word that refers to a traveling funfair.Oct 9 2017

Rutgers students are seeking donations after an off-campus fire destroyed their house

A GoFundMe has been created for two Rutgers students whose off-campus house burned down. The fire erupted inside the Delafield Street home early on a Friday morning in October 2015.Oct 4 2017

Student film festival will be accepting entries from Rutgers students with up to $2 million in prize money

With the price of chicken wings soaring, Rutgers' favorite takeout night may be in jeopardy

Football season is upon us. Between the Scarlet Knights and NFL teams playing on the weekends, many football fans will turn to their favorite game time snack — wings. Last year, Americans ate more than 1.3 billion chicken wings during the 2017 Super Bowl alone.Sep 25 2017

Rutgers community unites to help victims of Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey grew from a regenerated tropical depression over the Gulf of Mexico into a Category 4 hurricane in just 56 hours, according to the Weather Channel. The wind gusts from the storm topped 100 miles per hour in many locations, which lead to the widespread destruction of homes. The flooding has caused one of the worst weather disasters in U.S.Sep 11 2017

Johnson & Johnson holds ribbon cutting for interactive museum

This week, Johnson & Johnson introduced a new interactive museum that educates guests about the medical innovations and history from the company. "Johnson & Johnson Our Story at the Powerhouse" also tells the story of how the company grew from its roots in New Brunswick. The launch was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with Johnson & Johnson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky and New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill. Cahill recalled "the beginning of a beautiful friendship" between New Brunswick and the company when James Wood Johnson, a founder, rented a building in the city in the late 1800s. “New Brunswick has been home to Johnson & Johnson ever since that time in 1886,” Cahill said. Alexandra Holland is the Enterprise Strategy & Communication Leader at Johnson & Johnson.Apr 28 2017

Rutgers Campus MovieFest competition wraps up with red carpet event

Campus MovieFest (CMF) is the world’s largest student film festival. It began in 2001 when four students at Emory University provided the materials to fellow students to make their own movies in just one week. Sponsored by Campus MovieFest and the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA), the event, which describes itself as the “World’s largest student film festival,” is part of a national competition amongst universities across the U.S.Apr 27 2017

Rutgers fraternity honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with silent memorial walk

The Brothers of Rutgers Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (AEPi) hosted the "We Walk to Remember" event on Monday, which was a silent memorial walk remembering those lost in the Holocaust. Those who attended the event started at the AEPi house and walked around the College Avenue campus.Apr 25 2017

Month of 'Gaypril' brings Rutgers community together for more than 25 events

Author of 'New York 2140' speaks in panel alongside Rutgers faculty

On Wednesday night, novelist Kim Stanley Robinson read from and discussed his new novel "New York 2140." He was joined by a panel of Rutgers faculty with expertise in climate science. Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestselling science fiction writer best known for his "Mars" trilogy.Apr 9 2017

50 years after graduating from Rutgers, esteemed artist pays visit to Douglass campus

On Wednesday night, artist and Rutgers alumna Alice Aycock visited Douglass campus to speak about her work and the University. Aycock — a sculptor and installation artist — was an early artist in the land art movement in the 1970s and has created many large-scale metal sculptures around the world.Apr 9 2017

U. announces new dean of Rutgers School of Public Health

Earlier this week, Perry N. Halkitis, senior associate dean of New York University's College of Global Public Health, was designated the new dean of the Rutgers School of Public. The Rutgers School of Public Health (RSPH) seeks to improve health and prevent disease in diverse populations by educating its students to become well-qualified and effective public health leaders, researchers and practitioners. The school conducts research to advance public health science and policies, and it provides service programs that promote population and individual health. Halkitis is a professor of global public health, applied psychology and medicine at New York University (NYU). He has focused a significant amount of his research on HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and mental health disease and how they are impacted by psychiatric and psychosocial factors. He will be moving from his senior associate dean position at NYU College of Global Public Health, director of NYU’s Center for Health, Identity and Behavior and Prevention Studies, and interim chair of the Department of Biostatistics at the College of Global Public Health. Halkitis will be replacing Cristine D.Apr 4 2017

Rutgers School of Social Work holds 35th annual conference on adoption

On Sunday, the Rutgers School of Social Work presented the Concerned Persons for Adoption’s (CPFA) 35th Annual “Let’s Talk Adoption” Conference.Apr 3 2017

Rutgers Irish Dance Club performs at Spring Showcase

Rhythmic tapping could be heard upon walking into Trayes Hall in the Douglass Student Center on Sunday.Mar 29 2017

Rutgers team informs students about responsible eating

Eating healthy is difficult in college. With endless buffets of food and double swipe take-out options, students sometimes lose sight of a healthy diet. The Rutgers University Healthy Dining Team, a combined program between Rutgers University Dining Services and the Department of Nutritional Sciences, aims to combat the tendency to slump into the vortex of ramen and soda. RUHDT educates students about healthy eating and living on campus.Sep 29 2014

Rutgers urges students to take sexual assault survey

White House’s United States Department of Justice recently asked Rutgers’ Center on Violence Against Women and Children to issue a climate survey regarding cases of sexual assaults that occur on college campuses. Sep 29 2014

Jessica Valenti hopes to redefine what rape really means

A Rutgers graduate with a master’s degree in women’s and gender studies, Jessica Valenti, who founded the online community “Feministing,” is one of The Guardian’s 100 most inspiring women.Sep 18 2014

Rutgers launches flexible program to get first-years involved

Thanks to a new program at Rutgers, attending cooking classes and scavenger hunts can allow students rack up points that may help them score a fellowship.Sep 17 2014

Rutgers hosts LGBTQA Fall Reception

Alex Newell, who plays Wade “Unique” Adams on “Glee,” spoke at last night’s “LGBTQA Fall Reception.” The actor has struggled to find acceptance throughout his life because of his sexuality.Sep 12 2014

Zimmerli Art Museum Opens New Exhibit

In honor of joining the Big Ten, the Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus opened a new exhibit on Sept. 2 celebrating art from 19th century France that highlights the sports and recreation of that era. Sep 8 2014

Organizations Designed to Aid First Year Students

Due to overcrowding at last year’s Involvement Fair, this year’s fair is set to take place outside on the College Avenue campus on Sept. 5, said Elizabeth O’Connell-Ganges, executive director of Rutgers Student Life.Sep 4 2014

Rutgers celebrates first-year students at convocation

The class of 2018 donned Rutgers red this past Saturday and celebrated Rutgers’ entrance into the Big Ten at the convocation ceremony, the annual celebration welcoming new students to the University.Sep 2 2014

Board of Trustees holds emergency meeting in light of Sweeney's proposed bill

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-3) has proposed a bill to Trenton that could affect Rutgers' Board of Governors, and many University affiliates feel the need to fight against it — so much so that the Board of Trustees called for an emergency meeting on Friday, May 30.May 30 2014