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EDITORIAL: The Daily Targum reflects on working from home, hopes for returning to campus

The dreams of returning to campus three weeks after spring break in 2020 are long gone. Our in-person routines and pleasures have nearly been forgotten. This coming semester will not be a return to a pre-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) life but a transitional period for everyone. Here is what our team has to say about the past year and a half and their hopes for the coming semester.May 3

EDITORIAL: New Jersey can bounce back from its poor reviews

As New Jersey residents, or at least four-year visitors, many of us have grown some attachment to the Garden State. Out-of-state Rutgers students even choose to come here voluntarily. The endless suburbs, beaches, hiking trails, diverse restaurants, proximity to big cities and endless debates about Central Jersey attract approximately 9 million residents.Apr 30

EDITORIAL: Companies cannot exploit unpaid interns forever

Returning to campus this fall means we can finally partake in our favorite activity: attending job fairs and begging for internships. Whip out your best suit and laminated resume and get ready to work a nine-to-five job for no benefits and no pay. Apr 28

EDITORIAL: Exhausted activism can hinder social progress

Although it seems like 2020 was a particularly apocalyptic year, there has never been a shortage of crises demanding our attention.Apr 26

EDITORIAL: Make room for women in STEM

Stories of sexual harassment in the classroom and workplace may seem far-fetched to those who do not experience a daily dose of misogyny, but for women in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) careers, sexual harassement in professional settings and roadblocks to promotion all make employment an uphill battle. Apr 23

EDITORIAL: Solutions to homelessness require careful thought about intersectionality

Homelessness has become a faceless issue covered by statistics and reports. The human stories behind the overwhelming data are just as important. "Doorways: Women, Homelessness, Trauma and Resistance," is making an effort to preserve these stories by taking pictures of the doorways homeless women spent nights in and asking those women to describe their experiences.Apr 21

EDITORIAL: Vaccine fears must be managed in order to end pandemic

Although not all workplaces and schools are mandating vaccinations, we are all in the unique position of hunting for a pharmacy or distribution center that can offer us a vaccine. We scour the internet to try and find a vaccine site that is not a 2-hour drive away and hope to avoid as many side effects as possible. Apr 19

EDITORIAL: Police abuses are systemic, not just 'mistakes'

Daunte Wright was only 20 years old. He was our age, he had a family: parents, a partner, a child. More importantly, his crimes, if you can even call them that, were low-level non-violent offenses. In the minutes before he was fatally shot, Daunte called his mother to ask her what he should do. Her advice was not enough to save him. Police insist that the offending officer made a mistake, that she pulled her gun when she meant to pull her taser. Apr 16

EDITORIAL: Social media acts as double-edged sword during pandemic

Every story, post, comment and like has been a reminder that no matter how dire quarantine may be, our friends and the "real world" are still there. Imagine a quarantine with no Instagram or TikTok. Imagine having to send letters to friends through the post, or not seeing their faces for months on end. In many ways, social media is a blessing for these particularly trying times. That said, the threat that social media poses to our mental health should not be underestimated. Apr 12

EDITORIAL: Students need more resources to manage off-campus housing

The search for off-campus housing often begins with a cheery Facebook post and a level of optimism that will reach rock bottom in record time. After weeks of walking through apartments and houses with wildly varying levels of cleanliness, an array of roommates (some of which will prove to be the devil incarnate) and all with prices higher than what they have to offer, students will sign contracts they do not have the power to negotiate and settle in for the year. Apr 9

EDITORIAL: Legalization of marijuana poses new concerns for college students

This April 20, stoners across New Jersey will rejoice as they pull out their lighters and prepare to spend an ungodly amount of money on snacks in the middle of the night. After years of apprehension, marijuana was legalized in New Jersey by Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), opening the door to the recreational usage of the substance to all over 21. Apr 7

EDITORIAL: Changes to on-campus life must be well planned ahead of fall semester

With the help of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, we will all be returning to the Rutgers campus in the fall. All of a sudden, we will see our friends again, walk to class again and drastically reduce our screen time. Apr 5

EDITORIAL: Rate My Professor can be misleading, but students have few other options

Within the next few days, we are all going to google Rate My Professor to read the sage advice of our peers. These reviews on the professor's personality or instructional style influence our decision to take one section over another. Apr 2

EDITORIAL: Derek Chauvin's trial must deliver justice for Floyd family

On Monday, Derek Chauvin entered court in a suit and tie, starkly contrasting the violent way we first met him. Sitting next to him were his two attorneys, ready to claim that George Floyd died of a drug overdose. On the other side of the courtroom sat the prosecutors armed with a charge of second-degree murder and a slew of evidence to support their claim. Mar 31

EDITORIAL: Rutgers must require employees to get vaccinated in order for safe return to campus

Rutgers’ decision to mandate vaccinations for all students has been making waves in our group chats and major media outlets alike. Rutgers has absolutely made the right decision for its approximately 50,000 undergraduate students and one that will allow us to return to some sense of normality.Mar 29

EDITORIAL: Fossil fuel divestment is right choice, but more climate initiatives are needed

On March 10, one of The Daily Targum’s headlines read, “Board of Governors, Trustees vote to divest from fossil fuels.” All this means is that approximately 5 percent of the Rutgers endowment will be moving away from fossil fuels over the next 10 years.Mar 26

EDITORIAL: Call Georgia shootings what they are: Racist

Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Delaina Ashley Yaun and Paul Andre Michels. These were the names of the eight people who lost their lives in another rendition of America’s public displays of violence, this time taking place at the Gold Spa, the Aromatherapy Spa and Young’s Asian Massage in Georgia. Mar 24

EDITORIAL: Looking back at one year in quarantine

It is almost like a second New Year’s Day. Every major newspaper and publisher has at least one article describing the blissful ignorance we all lived in a year ago, and the innumerable ways our lives have changed since. Mar 22

EDITORIAL: Reality TV is entertaining for viewers, but harmful for stars

After a year of being locked in our homes, there is no doubt we have turned to reality TV at one point or another to ward off boredom. The incredible adventures of people like Paris Hilton, Joe Exotic or one of the many colorful characters on any TLC show entertain us to no end, but we forget about what happens to these people when the episodes end.Mar 12

EDITORIAL: This just in: Self-help books are not helpful

There is no cover art gaudier, no shelf space more wasted, no ideas more banal and yet predatory than those of a self-help book. Self-proclaimed experts on “life” spend an average of 200 pages explaining to their audience how best to live their lives. Mar 10

EDITORIAL: Intersectional feminism is still needed in 21st century

For women across the world, March 8 is International Women’s Day — a perfect opportunity to talk about the state of feminism in the 21st century. To clear the air, let us first establish that feminism seeks equal treatment for people of all genders. Mar 8

EDITORIAL: Artificial intelligence will not replace artists

Take a minute and Google "artificial intelligence art." You might be surprised with your search results, some of which will resemble fine art portraits. Do these pieces of synthetic art belong in a museum? Maybe. Mar 5

EDITORIAL: College students are not immune to adverse mental health effects of substance usage

It is no secret that almost every college student has, at one point in their life, gone down some grimy stairs into a fraternity party. You are blasted in the face by a wave of heat, loud music, free booze and the smell of weed and sweaty, disoriented people.Mar 3

EDITORIAL: Virtual commencement is only safe option amid pandemic uncertainties

University President Johnathan Holloway recently revealed the disappointing news that, for the second year in a row, Rutgers will host a virtual commencement and forgo the festivities of a normal graduation. The frustration surrounding this decision is not surprising, as Rutgers seniors are dealt yet another blow of bad luck.Mar 1

EDITORIAL: Communicate with your parents, for both your sakes

We all graduated high school. Or at least we thought we did. And then, about a year ago, we were sent back to our high school bedrooms to reckon with a version of our lives that we had thought was finally over, the version where our parents play an FBI detective and we are the unfortunate suspect. Feb 26

EDITORIAL: Rutgers students must connect with New Brunswick residents, give back to community

It takes approximately 43 minutes to walk from the southernmost tip of the College Avenue campus to the beginnings of the Douglass campus. If you take the time to stop in and out of local shops on George Street, get a coffee or talk to someone you recognize it probably takes around an hour and a half. Feb 24

EDITORIAL: Corporations do not own you or your time

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Slack notification sound is going to spark a feeling of complete contempt when we reach middle age burn-out. That ridiculous trill intended to make work seem like a fun little group chat is perhaps the worst man-made sound in existence.Feb 22

EDITORIAL: Rutgers must provide more career support, regardless of major

Do you remember being in first grade? Specifically, do you remember the day you dressed up as what you wanted to be when you grew up? Maybe you put on a lab coat, uniform or suit. You stood up with a messy name tag and told your best friend that you were going to be an astronaut, doctor, actor or athlete. Feb 19

EDITORIAL: Rutgers community must do more to address anti-Black racism in wake of Zoom-bombings

Last week, students of the Delta Iota chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the events hosted by the Paul Robeson Cultural Center and the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities were the target of a series of Zoom-bombings.Feb 17

EDITORIAL: Rutgers students deserve more from advisors

“Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid at Rutgers—New Brunswick ... Please select from the following options. Press one for — ” This is a trick question — none of the options listed will apply to you.Feb 15

EDITORIAL: Self-love is just as important as building relationships in college

Like most cliché writers, we will now proceed to split the world into two types of people: those who enjoy reminiscing about high school and those that avoid the subject at all costs. But regardless of which category you fall into (or perhaps you are somewhere in the middle), you know that you had spent every single day with the same people.Feb 12

EDITORIAL: Students must get vaccinated when returning to Rutgers for sake of community

In 2019, there would have been no way to navigate a full day of classes at Rutgers while also staying six feet apart from every other student. Feb 10

EDITORIAL: Ignorant voters produce ignorant representatives

On Thanksgiving this year, while enjoying a wonderfully prepared meal, you will also be enduring the ranting and raving of your conspiracy theorist uncle on various topics like Jewish space lasers, Pizzagate and pre-staged school shootings. You can thank Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for that. Feb 5

EDITORIAL: Rutgers must use its resources to help homeless community in New Brunswick

If you live in the Northeast, you spent these past few days shoveling your driveway and sidewalks. The longer you spent outside, the harder it became to move your fingers and limbs, your toes were uncomfortably numb and, no matter how hard you tried, the snow refused to stay out of your boots and mittens.Feb 3

EDITORIAL: GameStop stock situation unearths mistrust of Wall Street, gaps in financial literacy

In 2008, approximately 10 million Americans were displaced, 1.35 million homes were vacated and the country scrambled to recover from one of the worst crises it had ever seen. What hit approximately 1 in every 54 American homes? Not a hurricane or virus — it was foreclosures.Feb 1

EDITORIAL: Green subsidies must lay in America's future

As President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s first 100 days continue, he and his administration move onward, passing orders to address several key issues that our nation — and the world — face going forward. On Wednesday, he signed an executive order to combat climate change.Jan 29

EDITORIAL: Transgender community needs more than lifted military ban

As the new presidential administration rolls onward with its agenda, many of former President Donald J. Trump’s policies have been revoked via executive orders. A rather important change was made on Monday in regards to the military.Jan 27

EDITORIAL: After four years of Trump, it is time for transparency

We have all heard far too much, but it bears repeating anyway — these are uncertain times. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has plenty of difficult decisions to make and plenty of actions to undertake. It is not an easy time to occupy the Oval Office.Jan 25

EDITORIAL: Supporting vaccine efforts is key to repairing American society

Our political system, our economic policies and our outdated institutions are broken, and they have been broken for a long time. The dysfunction in our country directly impacts the way that American citizens interact with democracy and interact with each other. It stifles the hope in the hearts of us all.Jan 22

EDITORIAL: Biden administration must address American issues exposed by insurrection

Americans are preparing to experience a presidential inauguration unlike any other. With only a handful of important political figures surrounded by thousands of National Guard members, President-elect Joe Biden will be greeted by seven-foot-high fences reinforced by razor wire rings instead of cheering crowds. Jan 20

EDITORIAL: The Daily Targum reflects on this semester like no other

This has been a wild, unprecedented semester. The editors of The Daily Targum, who have dealt with online education just like you, decided to input their thoughts on the experience in our last editorial for this fall.Dec 10

EDITORIAL: Keys to safely return on campus

We have already written editorials about a potential return to campus. As it stands, Rutgers plans to house more students this semester.Dec 7

EDITORIAL: Biden's election only begins national healing

Approximately a month after the 2020 presidential election nearly tore the country apart, America prepares to welcome a not-so-new face to the White House. President-elect Joe Biden is currently selecting members for his Cabinet and building his Oval Office. Dec 4

EDITORIAL: Teachers, including those at Rutgers, face neglect

As the fall semester comes to a close, this past school year online continues to wear on students and educators.Dec 2

EDITORIAL: Thanksgiving has been modified before — it is time to change it again

The traditional story of the first Thanksgiving, which you have probably heard since grade school, is a tale of comradery between the white European Pilgrims and the Native Americans.Nov 25

EDITORIAL: New York City public schools made right call on remote education

As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the livelihoods of people across the nation, cities enact precautionary measures to save as many people as possible. It was decided this week that New York City’s schools would shut down on Thursday.Nov 20

EDITORIAL: Biden needs to cancel student debt

Higher education used to be unnecessary for employment. Nov 18

EDITORIAL: Coronavirus disease vaccine distribution, application will be disjointed

Along with the events of the recent presidential election, news that a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine was deemed 90 percent effective has gained national attention.Nov 16

EDITORIAL: Even after Veterans Day, remember who keeps society afloat

Wednesday was Veterans Day, a holiday instituted by former President Woodrow Wilson following World War I. Nov 13

EDITORIAL: Trump's lack of concession, cooperation comes with real consequences

As we all know by now, former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald J. Trump in this year’s presidential election. Nov 11

EDITORIAL: Rutgers made right call for Spring 2021

Rutgers University has announced their plan for the Spring 2021 semester, according to a University-wide email. Nov 9

EDITORIAL: Election analysis: Keep calm, wait for votes to be counted

This presidential election is an intense one, clearly. For those who have not kept themselves updated, President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are in a tense race, both vying for enough electoral votes to get to 270, which is the number needed to clinch the presidency.Nov 4

EDITORIAL: What to keep in mind before Election Day

We could write a pretty banal editorial today and simply tell you to vote, but by now, you already know that. Instead, here are a few tips for you — whether you are Republican, Democrat or independently aligned — to make it through Election Day with your head on straight.Nov 2

EDITORIAL: Biden proves better candidate for college students

Back when the Democratic primary field was loaded with candidates, ambitious proposals catered toward college students and their families were rampant. Take Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for example.Oct 30

EDITORIAL: Rutgers football program may have hope, but let us not celebrate yet

The Rutgers Football team did something it had not done in quite a while on Saturday — win a game. Oct 28

EDITORIAL: QAnon, other theories are symptoms of mistrust

A good conspiracy theory is always entertaining, but some are a bit more far-fetched (and egregious) than others — and can even lead to dangerous consequences.Oct 26

EDITORIAL: RUSA appeals process, decision undermines student voices

Earlier this month, we wrote an editorial expressing our concern with the Rutgers University Student Assembly’s election procedure and results, mainly due to its adoption of a new constitution, which allows the Assembly total authority over our student fees. Oct 23

EDITORIAL: Proctortrack breach must be investigated

Nothing about online learning has been particularly amazing so far, but taking exams in the pandemic era may be the most frustrating part of Zoom university. Oct 21

EDITORIAL: We have to do our part as coronavirus surges again

Europe, long pointed to as a model of leadership in fighting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, has become eviscerated by a staggering second wave of cases. Experts have long warned about a cold-weather surge, and as the fall goes on and the temperature continues to drop, we can expect cases to skyrocket. Oct 19

EDITORIAL: It is time to pass stimulus, stop playing politics

The American economy is in shambles right now. Payroll employment has cratered since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began and average hourly wages have decreased, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.Oct 16

EDITORIAL: Public should not decide census question

If you received a mail-in ballot and plan to vote (which you should, as if you have not heard that a million times already), you have probably seen the public questions on the back of it. Oct 14

EDITORIAL: Do not pack Supreme Court, add term limits instead

If this year’s political theater has not worn you out yet, get ready for this coming week, as Republicans and Democrats are set to square off during Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing.Oct 12

EDITORIAL: Vote yes for marijuana, even if you do not smoke

If you live in New Jersey, which many of you do, you have (assuming you are able and registered to vote) received a mail-in ballot.Oct 9

EDITORIAL: Reopen in spring 2021? Here is what should happen first

Rutgers has begun to plan a reopening, at least in some capacity, for the Spring 2021 semester — which begins in three months, give or take, much less time than it seems.Oct 7

EDITORIAL: RUSA's power grab fueled by low turnout

The Rutgers University Student Assembly held its Fall 2020 semester elections this past week, with voting closing last Thursday, according to a University-wide email.Oct 5

EDITORIAL: Presidential debates are flawed, but show character of politicians

Political debating in the United States has deteriorated, but it happened way before Tuesday’s debacle, which was so unstructured and chaotic that it provoked rapid rule changes.Oct 2

EDITORIAL: Rutgers is not Rutgers without New Brunswick

With students ushered off campus for a second consecutive semester in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many businesses in the area which have come to rely on student patrons have found themselves in tight financial situations, as according to The Daily Targum.Sep 30

EDITORIAL: Hello, conservative Supreme Court. Goodbye, healthcare.

President Donald J. Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court on Saturday, intending to fill former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat which has been left empty since her death.Sep 28

EDITORIAL: Breonna Taylor, killed by unjust system

Breonna Taylor was asleep early in the morning on March 13, resting up following consecutive grueling shifts as an emergency room (ER) technician — right as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic was sweeping into America. She would never work another shift.Sep 24

EDITORIAL: University looks to increase diversity

Rutgers released the results of the University Equity Audit on Sept. 15, according to The Daily Targum. Sep 23

EDITORIAL: As Supreme Court turns red, Democrats must unite

With the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, several indicators of partisan decay have been illuminated further, starting foremost in the U.S. Senate.Sep 21

EDITORIAL: When Rutgers football returns, so will coronavirus

EDITORIAL: As coronavirus vaccine impends, so does misinformation

EDITORIAL: Climate change crisis response must centralize

EDITORIAL: High-income employees, your solidarity is needed

If you follow the sports world, you probably know about the NBA's brief strike a couple weeks ago, which was in response to the brutal shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Sep 11

EDITORIAL: American laborers face uphill climb, including at Rutgers

This past weekend we celebrated Labor Day in the United States.Sep 10

EDITORIAL: Issue of voter disillusionment proves sprawling

Voter disillusionment is a real and pressing issue in our democracy.Sep 6

EDITORIAL: Digital divisions threaten to plague semester

EDITORIAL: Activism takes many forms, but it must extend past social media

Twitter accounts post sexual assault accusations, Rutgers holds open forum

EDITORIAL: George Floyd's death must spur us to change

Slavery is America’s national sin. May 30 2020

EDITORIAL: Treatment of Lincoln Annex School is predatory

EDITORIAL: If Rutgers opens, it has to adhere to experts

EDITORIAL: Open letter to Rutgers professors

EDITORIAL: Hungarian transgender legislation is dehumanizing

EDITORIAL: Colleges need more federal aid

Rutgers, like all colleges across the nation, is suffering financially from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and subsequent lockdown measures placated to contain it. Apr 24 2020

EDITORIAL: Coronavirus protests are being carried out harmfully

EDITORIAL: U. has obligation to support its professors

Rutgers University researchers developed a saliva test for coronavirus, which experts say is a significant step forward toward quicker and more efficient testing, according to the University’s website. Apr 20 2020

EDITORIAL: University's hiring freeze was enacted prematurely

Rutgers announced a hiring freeze on April 2, a move that most have considered to marginalize part-time lecturers (PTLs) and reduce its staffing for future semesters. Apr 17 2020

EDITORIAL: When it comes to coronavirus planning, transparency is key

EDITORIAL: Abortion ruling could lead to disastrous consequences

With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic ravaging the world — and headlines — it is easy to lose track of other important news items. Apr 13 2020

EDITORIAL: Abortion ruling could lead to disastrous consequences

EDITORIAL: Sanders's loss displays America's democratic faults

EDITORIAL: Sanders's loss displays America's democratic faults

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) dropped out of the presidential race yesterday, leaving us to wonder whether the foundations of democracy are as strong as we once believed — or, at least, hoped. Apr 10 2020

EDITORIAL: Social distancing, isolation are privileges

EDITORIAL: Social distancing, isolation are privileges

While social distancing has been hailed as a must-do for everyone in American society today, the unfortunate reality is that not everyone has the ability or fortune to hole themselves up for an extended period of time. Apr 8 2020

EDITORIAL: Mental health is faltering amid pandemic

EDITORIAL: Domestic, caregiver response unfairly falls on women during coronavirus pandemic

EDITORIAL: Coronavirus harms marginalized communities more

EDITORIAL: Congress' stimulus bill ignores far too many of us