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Kate Jackson

JACKSON: Keep your eyes on Gaza

As we continue to process the victory of President-elect Donald J. Trump, I urge you to not lose sight of the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The genocide of Palestinians perpetrated by the government of Israel has continued for more than 400 days.Nov 15

JACKSON: Case for ranked choice voting

"A vote for Stein is a vote for Trump" is the tagline of two Democratic attack advertisements against Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, which aired in key swing states in the past month.Oct 31

JACKSON: Why Muslim voters matter

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s administration has failed Palestinians, and Vice President Kamala Harris will pay the price in this election.Oct 18

JACKSON: NJ Transit needs to change tracks

If you have used NJ Transit (NJT), you have likely been exposed to its charms — which range from seemingly random delays and inconsistent service to ancient cars.Oct 4

JACKSON: Please stay informed on current events

I know our lives are busy and stressful. For many of you, current events, political developments, genocide and environmental catastrophes may be entirely irrelevant to your academic pursuits. My studies are intertwined with politics and global events, so it is easier for me to maintain an awareness of current events. Dec 5 2023

JACKSON: We need to talk about periods

Many of us have experienced, will experience or do experience menstruation. Maybe everything you know about it comes from the tampon ads you see on TV or from scrolling through Instagram. And that is a problem.Nov 21 2023

JACKSON: Rutgers' racist history requires action, not just acknowledgement

Jacob Hardenbergh, Theodorus Frelinghuysen, James Neilson, Andrew Kirkpatrick, William Livingston and Henry Rutgers. You might recognize parts of these names, as all of the people listed were given namesakes at the University, and they were enslavers.Nov 7 2023

JACKSON: Men, think before you rizz

It was barely before 7 p.m., and I was walking through Voorhees Mall on the College Avenue campus, making my way from one class to another.Oct 24 2023

JACKSON: I love historical films but hate 'Oppenheimer'

I have always enjoyed watching historical films — be it "All Quiet on the Western Front," "12 Years a Slave," "The Imitation Game" or "Dead Presidents." It is one thing to learn about history, but through films, people's stories feel more real. It can be incredibly powerful and beneficial for our understanding of historical events to watch movies.Oct 10 2023

JACKSON: Why you will never see me at Rutgers football games

If you ever ask me what I did over the weekend, I can guarantee that the answer will never include my attendance at a Rutgers football, basketball or soccer game. While I have never found football, and most other sports, entertaining enough to watch, this is not what stops me.Sep 26 2023

JACKSON: Reimagine your relationship with physical activity in college

I have been running since the second grade, and any relationship spanning more than 12 years will shift, suffer and change. My relationship with running reached a peak intensity for me in high school, where I competed on the track and field team, running myself down into recurring injuries and pain.Sep 12 2023