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Tyler Tran

Tyler Tran is a first-year in the School of Arts and Sciences majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry and minoring in economics. His column, "Hung Up," runs on alternative Fridays.

TRAN: Skipping class is not worth it

At the start of every semester, the whole campus seems to be full of life. Lecture halls are filled with students lining the rows of seats, and buildings are filled with people both in and out of class.Sep 19

TRAN: Why your class-free day should be on Wednesday

Creating a course schedule for the semester can be a delicate balancing act. There are some basic rules that many students have learned to follow, such as making room for lunch and avoiding unfavorable class locations that result in spending more time on the bus than in class. Most would also prefer to avoid the early 8:30 a.m. classes or some of the late class times, if possible.Sep 6

TRAN: We should support space exploration efforts

Humans have been fascinated with space for thousands of years. Many religions and gods have been associated with the bright stars in the dark night sky, and they have always seemed so far away as distant and unreachable objects.Apr 26

TRAN: Enrolling in variety of courses maximizes college experience

One of the most liberating parts of the college experience is being able to, maybe for the first time, completely choose what you want to study. Rutgers has thousands of courses spread through more than 100 undergraduate programs. While many of those have mandatory prerequisites, many intro courses are just that: introductory, so any student can enroll.Apr 12

TRAN: We need to focus on nuclear energy as potential climate change solution

We are often asked to help reduce global warming and prevent climate change in our everyday lives. You should save electricity: Make sure the lights are always off when you are not in the room. You should conserve water: Take shorter showers and do not leave the tap running.Mar 29

TRAN: Should SUVs be allowed in cities?

When you think about the typical car driven by an average person, you would most likely imagine a classic four-door sedan. If you had asked me, I would have pictured a Toyota Camry, Honda Accord or Civic. They seem like two of the most classic and common "cars" out there.Mar 7

TRAN: Self-driving cars need more regulation but should be supported

Just this past Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 362,758 Teslas with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta, which makes up approximately 10 percent of the company’s total sales to date.Feb 22

TRAN: Rutgers pedestrians need to be more mindful

Roughly speaking, humans are about 100 to 200 pounds of meat and bones, spread across five to six feet high and two feet shoulder-to-shoulder. A car comes in at approximately 4,094 pounds of metal and with a "slow" road speed of 20 miles per hour. Despite the obviously massive physical threat, so many pedestrians, who are mainly students here around New Brunswick, seem to blatantly disregard roadside awareness and disrespect drivers.Jan 27

TRAN: Strong opinions require reflection, thoughtfulness before voicing

"You only get one chance to make a first impression." I think it is safe to say everyone has heard of the importance of a good first impression. Yet we also all hear about the necessity of listening to all sides of an argument before forming an opinion or making a decision. But how many people actually do that? Our first impression of a story is the most impactful, and then, our further judgments are based on those thoughts, no matter how one-sided they might appear. Dec 2

TRAN: Ending Election Day on Tuesdays would strengthen American democracy

Election Day just passed, and I would be shocked if anyone missed it. Scheduled for Tuesday in November every two years, campaigns run for weeks in the lead-up. The election gets promoted everywhere, from social media and constant (often un-skippable) YouTube advertisements to road posters and universities, such as the Rutgers emails and professors’ reminders you likely experienced.Nov 18