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Need Mother's Day gift ideas? Try these affordable options that your mom will love

As college students, we know first hand there's no one quite like our moms.Apr 27 2023

Viewer discretion advised: Check out these adult comedies on Netflix after hours

If there’s one thing we need besides universal healthcare, it’s a good late-night comedy.Mar 21 2023

RWJUH receives $809,218 for violence intervention program

In January, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced that Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) would receive more than $800,000 from the federal American Rescue Plan for its work in the New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP).Feb 24 2023

Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing announces incoming fellowship class

The Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing recently announced its selection of 34 individuals from various universities across the globe to make up its 2022-2023 class of research fellows. Feb 2 2023

Study finds previously abused inmates more likely to perpetrate violence in prison

According to a recent study, prison inmates' likelihood to perpetuate violence while incarcerated is impacted by their history of abuse.Dec 8 2022

Two Rutgers professors featured in new documentary about human microbiome

A new documentary called "The Invisible Extinction" focuses on two Rutgers professors and their research on the loss of body bacteria and its connection to certain diseases, according to a press release. Dec 2 2022

Tune down stress, turn up these amazing podcasts on your next walk

The weather is slowly, but surely, turning from refreshingly crisp to an unbearable cold. So students are getting their final days of autumn walks in before Thanksgiving break and the eventual seasonal demise of the "hot girl walk."Nov 23 2022

Rutgers study will test bivalent coronavirus vaccine efficacy for children younger than 5

Rutgers is working with Pfizer-BioNTech to conduct a study regarding the safety of bivalent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in young children, according to an article from Rutgers Today.Nov 16 2022

Rutgers physicians successfully treat child with rare disorder

A team of Rutgers physicians recently successfully treated a child with a rare autoimmune disorder whose condition had not improved from past treatment, according to a press release.Nov 9 2022

U. study finds that relationship violence is more common among gender, sexual minorities

A recent Rutgers study has found that rates of intimate partner violence are highest among young, low-income sexual and gender minorities who were assigned male at birth, according to an article from Rutgers Today.Oct 28 2022

Netflix's 'Blonde' exploits, not exhaults, Marilyn Monroe

Content warning: This review mentions sexual assault and abuse. The best part about the new Netflix movie “Blonde” was when I finished watching it. Or rather, when I decided to turn it off to save what was left of my mental health after enduring it for 2 hours.Oct 17 2022

Rutgers researcher discusses ethics of placebos in HIV clinical trials

A recent paper discussed the ethics and scientific purposes behind including a control group in HIV clinical trials.Oct 14 2022

Wider range of conditions associated with medical debt, U. researchers find

A recent Rutgers study found that a larger array of health issues than previously thought are associated with elevated rates of medical debt and bankruptcies. Oct 3 2022

Emmys recap: Women of 'Abbott Elementary,' 1, Jimmy Kimmel, 0

On Sunday, September 12, the Emmy Awards were back and more mediocre than ever. This year's show was hosted by the agreeable comedy legend Kenan Thompson and showcased the who’s who of Hollywood.Sep 27 2022

Looking into U. waste management, recycling systems

Rutgers oversees its recycling and sustainability programs through the University’s Institutional Planning and Operations (IPO).Sep 21 2022

Students, faculty discuss coronavirus regulations for 2022-23 academic year

The University’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) regulations for the 2022-23 academic year were introduced on August 16.Sep 20 2022

Accurate college portrayals 101: These college movies, TV shows get it right

The lazy, hazy days of August have slowly turned into the crisp and lively days of September. Taylor Swift's “Folklore” and “Evermore” are on repeat across Spotify accounts everywhere, and football tailgates are being planned meticulously, signaling the start of the school year.Sep 12 2022

Ready for romance? These top tropes will make your heart flutter

Summer's here, and it's time for summer loving, especially in popular culture. Between BookTok and the newest streaming series, there's truly been a romance renaissance.Jun 30 2022

Students, faculty say that hybrid instruction is preferred to virtual learning

After offering hybrid instruction throughout the past academic year, the University will continue to do so, according to its operating status website. May 2 2022

Rutgers study sheds light on why some tuberculosis strains are more severe, transmissible

A recent Rutgers study found that two strains of tuberculosis bacteria, despite having only slightly different genetics, resulted in greatly different disease development and transmissibility, according to a press release.Apr 27 2022

Meet Rutgers-based climate technology company, CliMit

In July 2021, Michael Panchery, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, took part in Rutgers’ Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy and became inspired to start his own venture.Apr 20 2022

Rutgers Academic Team competes in 2 national quiz bowl tournaments

In the past two weeks, the Rutgers Academic Team has competed in two national quiz bowl competitions, including the 2022 Intercollegiate Championship Tournament (ICT), where the team placed 25th in its division. Apr 12 2022

Hit or miss: Are these shows based on true stories worth your watch?

For better or for worse, shows “inspired by true events” are definitely having a moment.Apr 12 2022

Don't drop that class: Here's how to handle your worst professor this semester

Bad professors: may we avoid them, may we never be them and may we love them despite their migraine-inducing teaching.Apr 5 2022

Therapy can help patients with opioid use disorders stay in treatment programs, Rutgers study says

A recent Rutgers study concluded that patients who receive psychosocial and behavioral therapy have a lower risk of dropping out of opioid abuse disorder treatment programs, according to a press release.Apr 5 2022

Nonprofit MEDonate donates more than 7,000 unused medical supplies to communities in need

Meet MEDonate: a nonprofit organization created by two Rutgers students dedicated to aiding those in need — both domestically and internationally — through the donation of medical supplies.Mar 28 2022

Here's what your favorite Rutgers campus says about you

Rutgers University is well known for its historic roots, Division 1 Football team and having not one, but five (though colloquially four) separate campuses — a truly impressive feat.Mar 25 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine explained by Rutgers professors

On Feb. 24, Russian troops invaded Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation in the country, according to an article from NPR. As of last Thursday, approximately 1 million Ukrainians have fled the country as a result of the invasion.Mar 7 2022

Rom-coms aren't dead: TikTok revitalizes genre for Generation Z

The romantic comedy, dubbed the rom-com, isn't a new concept by any means. But it has recently been reinvented by Generation Z in the only way they know how — through TikTok.Mar 1 2022

Clinicians should use coronavirus symptoms for treatment, not just RT-PCR tests, new Rutgers study says

A Rutgers study recently concluded that clinical coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms should be trusted over real-time reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) tests, in the case that the patient repeatedly tests negative despite displaying symptoms, according to a press release.Mar 1 2022

Students, faculty discuss impact of lifting mask mandate in NJ public schools for children

On Feb. 7, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced that students, teachers and staff in New Jersey public schools would no longer be required to wear masks effective March 7, according to a press release. Feb 23 2022