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EDITORIAL: False promises: How Hunter Biden’s pardon damages Democratic Party’s reputation

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has shocked many, including members of his own party, by granting a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted in two separate criminal cases. The decision comes despite the president's previous assurances that he would not use his executive power to offer clemency to his son.Dec 9

EDITORIAL: Stop capping: Credit card interest caps hurt people that need them most

With President-elect Donald J. Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, it seems that economic populism is going to continue being the dominant narrative. This is a system focused on using governmental policy to challenge and reform existing economic institutions to benefit the common citizen.Dec 4

'Knights or Spartans?': Targum predicts Rutgers football versus Michigan State

It doesn’t get much worse than a last-second, game-losing play. So maybe there’s nowhere to go but up from here for the Rutgers football team heading into its final regular season game.Nov 30

Staff picks: Daily Targum editorial board carves out their favorite Thanksgiving meals

As the Rutgers student body flocks home for Thanksgiving break, most will be returning to their hometowns, reuniting with family and chopping it up with high school friends. While we all go our separate ways, what unites us is the shared joy of a much-needed break and the opportunity to enjoy a feast of hearty, delicious food.Nov 27

EDITORIAL: MAGA board room: Trump's cabinet picks should concern you

Since President-elect Donald J. Trump won the election, he has made headlines with his controversial and unorthodox cabinet picks.Nov 24

'It will be a Senior Day showdown': Targum predicts Rutgers football versus No. 24 Illinois

Senior Day is always a special moment for programs, honoring its veterans who have made significant contributions during their time. Nov 22

'What is a Terrapin?': Targum predicts Rutgers football versus Maryland

Fire up, Rutgers fans: the train is back on the tracks. The Rutgers football team finally ended its losing skid by knocking off Minnesota last weekend. Nov 15

EDITORIAL: From pennies to paywalls: End of print journalism

On October 30, The Star-Ledger, the largest newspaper in New Jersey, announced that it would be ending its print operations and closing its printing facility in February 2025. This comes after the newspaper ended its Saturday print run in September, citing low demand and high printing costs.Nov 11

'The Golden Gophers present a golden opportunity': Targum predicts Rutgers football versus Minnesota

Things have fallen apart as of late for the Rutgers football team.Nov 8

EDITORIAL: Why your vote matters

Millions of Americans will go to their polling locations to cast their ballots today.Nov 5

EDITORIAL: Boy meets hostile world

Are the boys doing alright? For some, it may feel a bit odd to ask this question. Men have had more privileges in the U.S. than women have. Given that men overwhelmingly dominate the C-Suite at many companies and are overrepresented in the federal elected government, it can be easy to view men as just having the easy road.Oct 29

'An old-fashioned joust between Knights and Trojans': Daily Targum predicts Rutgers versus USC

The 4-0 start for Rutgers football appears to have just been a flash in the pan. After three straight bad losses, the expectations of the Scarlet Knights (4-3, 1-3) potentially epic season have shifted drastically as they now look to be a long shot for even making a bowl game.Oct 25

EDITORIAL: Southern migration: Why incoming 1st-year students are flying south

For many years, the gold standard of college education in the U.S. was the Northeast. Some might myopically just focus on the Ivy League institutions, but schools like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), New York University and Carnegie Mellon University match up with Ivy League universities in terms of prestige.Oct 22

'This isn't a must-win game, it's a can't-lose': Targum predicts Rutgers football versus UCLA

It's Homecoming and Family Weekend for the Rutgers football team. A time to give a warm welcome back to alumni while also, less warmly, welcoming UCLA into town for a battle on the gridiron.Oct 18

EDITORIAL: You should care about national debt

We hear about the U.S.'s national debt: the amount of money that the U.S. has borrowed to continue its operations. Political figures mention this figure when discussing spending plans opposing parties try to push for when in power.Oct 16

'Rutgers locks up Locke and Wisconsin': Targum predicts Rutgers-Wisconsin game

The definition of bouncing back is "to return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or event."Oct 11

Targum earns $100,000 grant, aims to earn back U. funding

The Targum Publishing Company, which operates Rutgers's student-run, independent newspaper, The Daily Targum, accepted a $100,000 grant from the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) in September, according to a press release.Oct 8

EDITORIAL: Bridging gaps: Bipartisan friendships in era of polarization

On September 10, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. This reflects a trend in Swift's political involvement with her increasingly supporting Democratic candidates and calling out Republicans.Oct 7

'It's corn! But Rutgers has the juice this time': Targum predicts Rutgers-Nebraska game

Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, "Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Oct 4

EDITORIAL: Social media surveillance: Dangers of KOSA, Instagram teen accounts

It is indisputable that social media has changed the way the world works. No longer is one's reach and community limited to just a neighborhood, town or state — it is now global.Sep 29

'Blackout will turn Washington to a black hole': Targum predicts Rutgers-Washington

'Twas the night before the Rutgers football Friday night Blackout game, when all through the campus, tens of thousands of students and fans awaited the undefeated Scarlet Knights (3-0, 0-0) welcoming Big Ten newbie Washington to SHI Stadium on Busch campus.Sep 27

EDITORIAL: Helicopter parents chop student success

For most, college is a formative time. It is a time when students have the ability to study what they want, design class schedules to fit their own time preferences and are not under constant adult supervision. Like any increase in freedom, building new structures in one's life can be daunting, but it is necessary and can usually happen successfully.Sep 24

'It'll be a battle in Blacksburg': Targum gives predictions for Rutgers-Virginia Tech

Virginia is for lovers. And after a recent X post demanding a state for haters, the official New Jersey Government account answered the call. So, we here at The Daily Targum will be coining Saturday's Rutgers football matchup versus Virginia Tech the lovers versus haters.Sep 20

'Rutgers wins 35 to zip': Targum gives predictions for Rutgers-Akron game

The Daily Targum gave its predictions for the Rutgers football team's matchup with Akron on Saturday. Following a dominant victory over Howard, the Scarlet Knights (1-0, 0-0) are looking to display the same authority over the Zips (0-1, 0-0). With last week's performance in mind, perhaps these predictions will at least have our heads looking out the windshield rather than the back window.Sep 6

EDITORIAL: Students behind bylines

The unique burden that student journalists carry is often overlooked in the bustling life of university campuses. As student journalists, our jobs can be fraught with challenges that regular journalists do not have to face — we are students first.Apr 30

Daily Targum wins 1st, 2nd place in photography, 1st place in videography at NJPA annual contest

The Daily Targum was recently recognized by the New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) in the organization's annual New Jersey College Newspaper Contest. The Targum took home first place in the Online Video category and first and second place in the Photography category.Apr 25

EDITORIAL: Rutgers rundown: best, worst of campus life

Arguments often abound regarding the best and/or worst of the five New Brunswick campuses: the College Avenue, Livingston, Busch, Cook and Douglass campuses. Here are The Daily Targum's top picks for student centers and housing options.Apr 18

EDITORIAL: Reality or virtual reality?

Throughout our daily lives, we often find ourselves engrossed in our smartphones, navigating through social media platforms with countless images of celebrities with whom we have no personal connection.Apr 9

Targum sports desk predicts Final Four, champion in 2024 NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments

The NCAA men's and women's basketball Final Fours are this Friday and Saturday, and The Daily Targum's sports desk has its predictions for which teams will advance and win their respective championships.Apr 4

EDITORIAL: To swipe, or not to swipe

Since the opening of The Atrium on the College Avenue Campus, there has been a rising cry for quality food options. Recently, a discussion emerged regarding whether introducing a meal swipe system for the food vendors in The Yard @ College Avenue could ameliorate the situation, or at least serve as a temporary relief.Apr 3

Daily Targum nets $10,000 grant to improve digital news operation

Rutgers' independent student news organization The Daily Targum received a $10,000 grant to participate in the 2024 New Jersey Technology & Sustainability Accelerator. This program will help the Targum to redesign its flagship website, implement a more intuitive and feature-rich content management system (CMS) and revamp its "Targum Digest" newsletter. Apr 2

EDITORIAL: Opill contraceptive extends care beyond prescription pad

Beginning on March 18, the oral contraceptive pill Opill became the first of its kind to be available for purchase over-the-counter and online without the need for a prescription. While this development may initially appear minor, it represents a significant milestone for numerous reasons.Mar 25

EDITORIAL: Jennifer Crumbley's case: Parental responsibility is essential

This past Tuesday, Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of school shooter Ethan Crumbley, was found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter, corresponding to the number of students tragically lost in Michigan's deadliest school shooting.Mar 8

Super Bowl LVIII predictions: Targum sports desk heavy on Chiefs

Super Bowl LVIII is finally here. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are the final two teams remaining after an exhilarating NFL Playoffs and are set to battle in Las Vegas with the Lombardi Trophy on the line.Feb 9

EDITORIAL: Diversity, equity and inclusion under seige in era of bans

Recently, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs have come under fire from government officials. Utah has emerged as the most recent state, joining seven others, in implementing a ban on DEI initiatives within all state government agencies and universities, citing biased hiring practices and detrimental effects on academic freedom. Feb 7

EDITORIAL: Prisons in peril: Unjust health conditions plague US prisons

The condition of health care in prisons is a silent crisis that often goes unrecognized behind the barren, bleak walls of captivity. This critical problem, usually obscured by more general discussions about criminal justice, affects thousands and influences both their stay behind bars and their reintegration into society.Jan 31

EDITORIAL: Traffic jams in New Brunswick turn streets into parking lots

It is an uncontested fact that one of the most notorious complaints of Rutgers students is the bus system. It is easy to blame this issue on the buses themselves, but, in actuality, these transportation challenges are a symptom of a larger logistical problem that requires comprehensive solutions from the University and the city: overcapacity.Jan 22

EDITORIAL: Atrium serves up major problems for University dining

Rapid changes to University operations, specifically on the College Avenue campus, have been a point of contention this past semester. The most prolific of these changes is the closure of Brower Commons and its replacement with the Atrium.Dec 11 2023

EDITORIAL: Combating social media misinformation is also users' responsibility

In an era when perusing social media feeds has become as commonplace and routine as reading the morning paper once was, discerning the credibility of this media is crucial for users to stay informed on global news.Dec 4 2023

'Rutgers snaps its losing streak': Targum sports desk predicts Rutgers-Maryland game

The Rutgers football team will play its last regular season game of the year when it takes on Maryland this Saturday at SHI Stadium on Busch campus. The Scarlet Knights (6-5, 3-5) will look to end the season on a high note against the Terrapins (6-5, 3-5).Nov 22 2023

EDITORIAL: Should holidays be celebrated in New Jersey public schools?

Maplewood, New Jersey, has officially banned all Halloween celebrations during school hours, inciting both outrage and praise from parents and administrators alike.Nov 20 2023

'Penn State will annihilate Rutgers': Targum gives predictions for Rutgers-Penn State game

The Rutgers football team will face Penn State at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (6-4, 3-4) will attempt to get their first win over the Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2) since joining the Big Ten.Nov 17 2023

EDITORIAL: Americans should be required to vote

Election Day was last Tuesday, but the question is, did you make it to the polls? It is pretty easy for Americans to skip out on their civic duty when Election Day falls on a weekday and when participating in elections is not mandated by the government. But perhaps it should be.Nov 13 2023

'If you like offense, this is not the game for you': Targum gives predictions for Rutgers-Iowa game

The Rutgers football team will face Iowa in the Hawkeye State on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (6-3, 3-3) will look to get their first win over a ranked opponent since 2009 and their first win over the Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-2) in program history.Nov 10 2023

EDITORIAL: Community service graduation requirement would hinder more than help

In University President Jonathan Holloway's recent Stakeholder's Address on October 24, he mentioned an op-ed he had written for The New York Times in 2021, titled "To Unite a Divided America, Make People Work for It." The piece was included in a series that gathered radical solutions to rekindle the so-called American spirit.Nov 3 2023

'Fans will rush the field & tear down the goalposts': Targum gives predictions for Rutgers-Ohio State game

Fresh off of a bye week, the Rutgers football team will face Ohio State on Saturday at SHI Stadium on Busch campus. The Scarlet Knights (6-2, 3-2) will look to pull off the upset against the undefeated Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0), who are ranked as the No. 1 team in the country by the college football ranking committee.Nov 3 2023

EDITORIAL: Do not suppress professional athletes' free speech

On October 24, the NHL reversed its controversial ban on rainbow-colored pride stick tape. While players are now permitted to use colored stick tape to show their support for social causes in the LGBTQ+ community, they still cannot wear themed jerseys that seek to accomplish the same goal: expressing their solidarity in a very visible way.Oct 30 2023

EDITORIAL: Beware of horrors of Halloween binge-drinking

Halloween might be a single day on your calendar, but at Rutgers, like many other universities, Halloween festivities can span over nearly an entire week. For those who participate in nightlife and drink, this can be a prime yet dangerous opportunity for an infamous college "bender."Oct 23 2023

'Scarlet Knights will dismantle Indiana': Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Indiana game

The Rutgers football team will travel to Bloomington, Indiana, to face off against Indiana on Saturday. This will be a crucial game for the Scarlet Knights (5-2, 2-2), as a win would clinch their berth to a bowl game and give them their first six-win season since 2014.Oct 20 2023

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Michigan State Homecoming clash

The Rutgers football team heads back home to SHI Stadium on Busch campus for a Homecoming game showdown with Michigan State. The Scarlet Knights (4-1, 1-2) are looking for a bounce-back win after falling to Wisconsin last week.Oct 13 2023

EDITORIAL: Yardbucks etiquette refresher

It is a Thursday morning at 11 a.m., and you are craving a Starbucks coffee to fight off your sleep deprivation from the night before. You open the door to Yardbucks on the College Avenue campus but can hardly take a single step inside before colliding with a caffeine-deprived mob of Rutgers students swarming the pick-up counter. The line for the register wraps around the entire room, and it seems as if getting that coffee will be a near-impossible task.Oct 6 2023

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Wisconsin

The Rutgers football team will go back on the road to face off against Wisconsin on Saturday. It will be the Scarlet Knights' (4-1, 1-1) third conference game of the season and a tough matchup as the Badgers (3-1, 1-0) are projected to be one of the best teams in the Big Ten.Oct 6 2023

EDITORIAL: Rutgers' problems run deeper than Holloway

The University Senate's no-confidence vote against University President Jonathan Holloway has drawn significant attention from both the Rutgers community and beyond. Many close to home, though, are not surprised.Oct 2 2023

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Michigan

The Rutgers football team will head on the road to face off against Michigan on Saturday. It will be the Scarlet Knights' (3-0, 1-0) first road game of the year and a tough matchup as the Wolverines (3-0, 0-0) are ranked as the second-best team in the nation.Sep 22 2023

EDITORIAL: Controversial ideas should be discussed in universities, not censored

In the first six months of the 2022-2023 academic year, book bans in U.S. public schools skyrocketed by 28 percent, with many targeting literature discussing LGBTQ+ topics.Sep 22 2023

EDITORIAL: Does Rutgers' 'beloved community' include commuters?

Rutgers has notoriously always had a large commuter population. Reportedly, more than 50 percent of students either commute or live off-campus. This is no surprise, as Rutgers—New Brunswick has an ideal location in Central Jersey, making it widely accessible to students who want to commute across the state.Sep 19 2023

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Virginia Tech

The Rutgers football team will look to win its scarlet-out game against Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (2-0, 1-0) will look to defeat their old Big East rivals and start their season 3-0 for a third straight year.Sep 15 2023

EDITORIAL: Passio GO! but 'P' is silent

Rutgers' transition from the TransLoc app to the Passio GO! app has done anything but help students accurately track the estimated arrival time of their buses and get to class on time. This can cause students to wonder — will Rutgers ever provide quality transportation resources to its students?Sep 13 2023

EDITORIAL: Rutgers Involvement Fair needs campus-wide revamp

This past Monday was the infamous Rutgers Involvement Fair on the College Avenue campus, which largely sets the tone for the fall semester before it starts. The question is, what kind of impression did it leave on new students?Sep 8 2023

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Temple

The Rutgers football team will look to win its blackout game against Temple on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (1-0, 1-0) barely defeated the Owls (1-0, 0-0) last season, so they will be looking to get a more convincing win in front of the fans at SHI Stadium on Busch campus.Sep 8 2023

RU Connection 2023: Targum editors from Class of 2024 reflect on time at Rutgers

With everyone arriving on campus for Welcome Week, it seems like a fresh start for most students. While first-years navigate college life for the first time, seniors are starting their last year and coming to the somewhat terrifying realization that they're at the beginning of the end.Sep 6 2023

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-Northwestern

The Rutgers football team will open up its season this Sunday at home against Northwestern. It will be a pivotal game for head coach Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights as they attempt to make a bowl game this season.Sep 2 2023

EDITORIAL: Targum editors give their top 5 picks of spring semester

As the 155th board closes out its first semester, each editor from The Daily Targum shares their favorite movie, song, food, hobby and memory.May 1 2023

EDITORIAL: Targum reimagines Rutgers bus system routes

The Rutgers bus system is a campus staple, largely because it is undeniably imperfect. While The Daily Targum staff agrees that there are some convenient, and even iconic, bus stops, there are several improvements that could be made to the bus routes.Apr 27 2023

EDITORIAL: Given nationwide faculty strikes, student journalists need clear ethics policies

As the University's independent student newspaper, The Daily Targum has had the privilege of covering Rutgers' first faculty strike in its 257-year history. While it is our duty as student journalists to report on and write about historic events such as this, we have been faced with a unique ethical dilemma.Apr 24 2023

EDITORIAL: If faculty strike is not officially over, what now?

As of Friday, the Rutgers faculty strike has been suspended — not canceled. But what does this really mean? Could the unions go back on strike if they wanted to? Technically, yes. Apr 19 2023

EDITORIAL: Dages or wages — students' reactions to faculty strike matter

Each and every Rutgers student has been affected by the faculty strike in some capacity, and all it takes is one walk down College Avenue to observe the wide range of reactions from the student body.Apr 12 2023

EDITORIAL: How Rutgers can better support LGBTQ+ students

Rutgers has a loaded and devastating history with its LGBTQ+ students. In 2010, Rutgers first-year Tyler Clementi died by suicide after his roommate filmed him being intimate with another man without Clementi's permission and proceeded to share this video with others on campus.Apr 10 2023

EDITORIAL: Backlash toward Angel Reese's trash talking is prime example of misogynoir

This year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament has attracted unprecedented levels of viewership and media attention. This can largely be attributed to stand-out players, including LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark.Apr 5 2023

EDITORIAL: We cannot forget value of in-person internships

Many Rutgers students can attest to the immense pressure of the dreaded internship grind. Hours are spent skimming LinkedIn, Handshake and Glassdoor in an attempt to find open applications and hopefully hear back from companies with a first-round interview offer. But more and more internship opportunities seem to be fully remote.Mar 31 2023

EDITORIAL: All Rutgers sports teams deserve attention, not just football, basketball

In the U.S., football and basketball are the most popular sports on college campuses based on viewership. And especially with March Madness going on this week, it is hard not to get swept up in all the excitement.Mar 29 2023

EDITORIAL: Out of sight, out of mind: Rutgers disregards off-campus housing issues

The off-campus housing search that many Rutgers students embark on is tricky, to say the least. After suffering through the experience of residence halls, many students wish to upgrade their living situation to apartments or live with a group of friends.Mar 27 2023

EDITORIAL: Do award shows matter?

The 95th Oscars Award Ceremony was recently held on March 12. And while there is no doubt that this kind of talent recognition is significant for the Hollywood elite and their trophy shelves, what relevance does it serve for the common person as they watch from their significantly less ornate living room?Mar 22 2023

EDITORIAL: Normalize gap years for all types of reasons

With Rutgers' spring break practically here, now is the time to examine not just the function of structured academic breaks but also the many reasons why students may choose to take time off from school.Mar 10 2023

EDITORIAL: Political leaders must keep their hands off free speech

On Saturday, The New York Times Editorial Board released an editorial detailing a new defamation bill within the Florida House of Representatives and emphasizing the alarming implications of its potential passage.Mar 8 2023

EDITORIAL: How would potential AAUP-AFT strike affect students?

As announced on Tuesday, the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) has opened a vote on whether Rutgers' faculty will authorize a strike in order to negotiate their contracts with the administration.Mar 3 2023

EDITORIAL: What Rutgers can do to address student burnout

Ever since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, burnout levels among U.S. workers and college students seem to be on the rise.Mar 1 2023

EDITORIAL: Should Rutgers bring back its 24-hour libraries?

Back in 2016, Rutgers had two 24-hour libraries: Alexander Library and James Dickson Carr Library. These buildings were open all hours of the day from Sunday morning through Thursday night. But now, the latest that an on-campus library is open til is 2 a.m.Feb 24 2023

EDITORIAL: Women face unfair pressure to be 'girlbosses' when facing sexual violence

The phenomenon of the "girlboss" has been advertised in many different forms, from "woman CEO" to working moms. Girlboss rhetoric has already been criticized as ironically sexist, and it has not only affected the workplace but also extended to conversations about sexual violence targeting women. Feb 23 2023

EDITORIAL: Can electric vehicles save New Jersey from climate crisis?

There is no denying it at this point: it has been above 60 degrees in February in New Jersey, and anyone who knows anything about New Jersey can tell you this is not normal.Feb 17 2023

EDITORIAL: Stop endangering women on campus with insufficient safety measures

The U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control just released startling findings from its most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey: 57 percent of teen girls reported feeling "sad or hopeless" in 2021, and 18 percent reported experiencing sexual violence, which are the highest levels observed in a decade.Feb 15 2023

EDITORIAL: Black students at Rutgers deserve more than posters

Black History Month has been a contentious topic for many years. People have argued about its effectiveness and have emphasized the importance of incorporating Black history into U.S. history throughout a curriculum’s entirety rather than seemingly checking off a box in February.Feb 10 2023

EDITORIAL: Potential Jersey Mike's Arena renovations present scary prospect for Rutgers community

In 2021, the University announced a 20-year $28 million dollar deal with Jersey Mike’s Subs, which featured the implementation of numerous changes to Rutgers Athletics. The most visible change is the new name of the Rutgers Athletics Center (RAC) on the Livingston campus to Jersey Mike's Arena.Feb 8 2023

EDITORIAL: As 154th editorial board ends, we reflect on Targum history, our impact as editors

As The Daily Targum transitions to the next editorial board, members of the 154th Board reflect on their time as editors for this historic publication. Feb 3 2023

EDITORIAL: We cannot forget those still affected by coronavirus

On Monday, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced to Congress that national emergencies declared by the federal government due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will end on May 11, according to the Associated Press. This declaration may not be surprising to many Americans as cases have significantly decreased and normalcy has simultaneously increased.Feb 1 2023

EDITORIAL: Employees affected by Big Tech layoffs are more than mere statistics

The tech industry has previously held a reputation for being a stable and resilient field with a high potential for growth, making it an attractive career for many college students and younger members of the workforce. But, a recent jump in alarming layoffs in Big Tech may make people hesitant about entering an industry once labeled as reliable.Jan 27 2023

EDITORIAL: Recognize guns as main culprit for gun violence

In the past eight days, California has suffered four mass shootings. On Monday, seven people were injured, one was killed at an Oakland gas station and seven lives were lost as agricultural workers were gunned down at their workplace in Half Moon Bay. On Saturday, 11 people were murdered in Monterey Park after Lunar New Year celebrations at a dance hall the shooter attended. And last Monday, a shooting in Goshen, California claimed six lives, including a teenage mother and her baby.Jan 25 2023

EDITORIAL: George Santos' lies underscore decline of American political culture

By now, most of us have heard about Rep. George Santos' (R-N.Y. 3) many lies. Santos, a freshman Republican congressman from Long Island, New York, has lied about seemingly everything. While some of his deceptions might be reduced to mere resume boosters, such as where he attended college and where he worked during his early career, others are far more worrying.Jan 23 2023

EDITORIAL: OpenAI's ChatGPT raises concerns over academic integrity, authenticity

A new popular pastime for college students has arisen. Many Rutgers students have been testing out the seemingly endless capabilities of ChatGPT. It is a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot created by OpenAI, which is headed by CEO Sam Altman. For those who are not familiar with ChatGPT’s abilities, it essentially takes human language that users plug into its system and produces human-like responses via written text. Dec 14 2022

EDITORIAL: Targum editors share their reflections about this semester

As we enter finals and then break, one way to remain grounded is to reflect on everything we have experienced this past semester. In what was a busy term, The Daily Targum's editors step back and share what this semester meant to them.Dec 12 2022

EDITORIAL: Student debt relief opens larger conversations about educational, societal equity

As college students, we know full well how expensive college is. From tuition to housing to food, it costs a lot of money to pursue higher education. Students generally choose to go to college because it is what they believe they must do: go to college, study hard and then find a good job. College is the path to success, and taking loans out is worth it. Or so they said.Dec 9 2022

EDITORIAL: Ye's hateful speech makes clear that art cannot be separated from artist

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been the subject of a significant amount of social media discussion. The artist has become notorious for his not only controversial but also hateful speech and actions.Dec 7 2022

EDITORIAL: As finals approach, Targum editors share how they manage stress to do well

As we approach the end of the semester — and as work begins to pile up — it can sometimes feel overwhelming. In order to remain grounded and as stress-free as possible, The Daily Targum's editors share some ways to go about managing end-of-semester anxiousness and stress related to finals.Dec 5 2022

Targum sports desk gives thoughts on 2022 Rutgers football season

The Rutgers football team finished the 2022 season on a five-game losing streak. The Scarlet Knights (4-8, 1-8) won their first three games of the season but struggled during conference play. Head coach Greg Schiano will now enter an offseason with much uncertainty and intrigue.Dec 2 2022

EDITORIAL: Food insecurity opens important discussions about Rutgers' role in New Brunswick

Food insecurity is a significant issue that affects New Jersey residents and one that should not be overlooked. In fact, 1 in 5 of families with children in New Jersey experience food insecurity. This problem is even more pronounced at Rutgers. A 2016 study led by Cara Cuite, an assistant extension specialist in the Department of Human Ecology, for example, found that approximately 1 in 3 students at Rutgers struggle to afford food.Dec 2 2022

EDITORIAL: Academic work must not be undue burden on relaxation during Thanksgiving break

Last week, students were able to enjoy a break from the pressures and expectations of daily life at college. For a few days, many Rutgers students got to go home, enjoy some time with their families and fully disconnect from the requirements of being students. No lectures to attend, no readings to get through, no coursework — just a few days of disconnected bliss. But was it?Nov 30 2022

EDITORIAL: Targum editors share what they are thankful for this season

As we get ready to return home for the Thanksgiving holiday, The Daily Targum's editors reflect on what they are most grateful for.Nov 23 2022

EDITORIAL: Targum editors discuss their favorite foods to enjoy on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a respite from the pressures of daily life with our families and friends. The day also, though, brings us all around the dinner table. The Daily Targum's editors share their favorite foods on the holiday.Nov 21 2022

EDITORIAL: Generational change of politicians, leaders needed to strengthen democracy

One of the enduring challenges in our political system is how to reach out to and empower young people. So many of the issues we face, from climate change to student debt relief, will affect the youth the most. Questions about how to excite a new generation of voters to get involved in politics and how to best represent young people have been perennial questions.Nov 18 2022

Targum sports desk gives predictions for Rutgers-No. 11 Penn State

The Rutgers football team has one last home game in the 2022 season. Much like the rest of the Scarlet Knights' (4-6, 1-6) Big Ten schedule this year, they will face a big test when they take the field tomorrow against Penn State. If Rutgers is able to pull off the major upset, it will be one win away from clinching a trip to a bowl game.Nov 18 2022