On April 15, RU Breaks, the Bboy student organization at Rutgers, hosted RUTHLESS XI at Red Lion Cafe in the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. The event consisted of 2v2 breaking among several participants and a free workshop from Jeremy Havikoro, president of Break Free Worldwide.

RU Breaks presents RUTHLESS XI | 2v2 Breaking

Sophomore 125-pounder Dean Peterson joins Ellis Gordon and Josh Meyers to talk about the Rutgers wrestling team, wrestling superlatives, pancakes and so much more.

The Scarlet Sitdown: Rutgers Wrestling with Dean Peterson

On April 13, LLEGO: The LGBTQQIA People of Color Organization at Rutgers held Queer Ball for the Ages at the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. The event included dancing, voguing and live music and performances. All proceeds went toward the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation.

Rutgers LLEGO’s Queer Ball for the Ages

On April 19, members of The Daily Targum and WRSU Radio Station met up for a game of basketball at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Livingston campus. It was the second annual match of the rebooted classic between the two teams.

The Daily Targum-WRSU 2023 basketball game

On April 10, the first teaching strike in Rutgers’ 257-year history launched, spreading picket lines across all three University campuses. The strike was suspended on April 15 when the University and the three unions — the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT), the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union (PTLFC) and the American Association of University Professors at the Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey (AAUP–BHSNJ) — issued announcements that they had agreed upon a framework. Though the strike is currently suspended, no contracts have been signed. Organizers and demonstrators continue to rally across campuses.

First Week of Rutgers University Faculty Strike

On April 14, Rutgers Students for Justice in Palestine held an emergency protest at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. This was organized in response to the recent attacks on worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Protestors organized outside, some holding signs saying, “Hands off Al-Aqsa Mosque” and “Stealing land makes you a thief. Not a partner for peace.” They also chanted, “Long live Palestine” and “Free, free Palestine.” Attacks on mosques in Palestine have repeatedly occurred during the holy month of Ramadan over the past several years.

Rutgers Students for Justice in Palestine Holds Emergency Protest

On March 25, the Rutgers-affiliated radio station 90.3 The Core organized and presented its annual music festival, Corefest, at the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus.

Rutgers 90.3 The Core’s 2023 Corefest

On April 19, The Daily Targum will take on WRSU in a basketball game for media outlet supremacy. The game will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Livingston campus. If you can not make it, tune in to 88.7 FM or wrsu.org.

The Daily Targum vs. WRSU 2023 Basketball Game Promo

On March 4, Rutgers University Twese held its 32nd annual fashion show called SOLARIS: A Twese Odyssey at the College Avenue Student Center. The event hosted many designers whose pieces were worn on the runway by several student models as well as many vendors who tabled outside the main show.

Rutgers University Twese's 32nd annual Fashion Show

Camden Markel joins Ellis Gordon and Josh Meyers to talk about the Rutgers men’s basketball team's recruiting landscape. Listen to what they have to say about Ace Bailey, Gavin Griffiths, Dylan Harper and other potential recruits.

The Scarlet Sitdown: Discussing Rutgers basketball recruiting targets with Camden Markel

On March 20, Candace Owens — a Conservative political commentator, talk show host and author — came to Rutgers University and spoke at the Douglass Student Center as part of Turning Point USA's Live Free Tour. Protestors organized outside the venue, some holding signs saying, "Trans Lives Matter" and "Death to Fascism." The groups also chanted, "Nazi scum off our streets," and "Say it loud, say it clear, nazis are not welcome here." Turning Point USA is a non-profit Conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk. Each semester, the organization hosts the Live Free Tour, a speaker circuit across various college campuses all over the country. Owens previously visited Rutgers in October 2018 alongside Kirk to speak at the Campus Clash event hosted by the organization.

For more information, read “Turning Point USA event on Douglass campus faces protests, controversy” from The Daily Targum’s News section.

Candace Owens met with protests upon return to Rutgers University

The Daily Targum’s Head Sports Editor, Ellis Gordon, and Associate Sports Editor, Josh Meyers, take to the concourse of the United Center in Chicago to talk to Big Ten basketball fans about who they thought was going to make it the furthest in the NCAA Tournament and who they thought should have won the 2023 Big Ten awards.

Asking Big Ten fans about controversial Big Ten basketball opinions

Sights and scenes from the Rutgers men's basketball team's 70-65 loss to Purdue.

Big Ten Tournament: Rutgers vs. Purdue

The Daily Targum’s Associate Sports Editor Josh Meyers recaps Rutgers' Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals loss against Purdue.

Big Ten Tournament Round 3 Recap: Rutgers vs. Purdue

In the first-ever Scarlet Sitdown, Ellis Gordon and Josh Meyers talk to junior shortstop Kyleigh Sand and senior infielder Payton Lincavage of the Rutgers softball team. Hear what they have to say about the softball team’s hot start, who the fastest on the team is and where they like to eat on Rutgers campus.

Disclaimer: This episode of “The Scarlet Sitdown” was filmed on March 1.

Scarlet Sitdown: Rutgers Softball with Payton Lincavage and Kyleigh Sand

Sights and scenes from the Rutgers men's basketball team's 62-50 victory over Michigan.

Big Ten Tournament: Rutgers vs. Michigan

The Daily Targum's Head Sports Editor, Ellis Gordon, recaps Rutgers' second-round Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan and breaks down who the Scarlet Knights will face next.

Big Ten Tournament Round 2 Recap: Rutgers vs. University of Michigan

On February 28, the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) opened a strike authorization ballot after months of bargaining sessions to renew professors’ contracts. If the vote passes and a strike is authorized, this would be the first strike in the University’s 257-year history. The Daily Targum’s Head News Editor, Brian Delk, takes us through the events that lead up to this monumental decision and what is yet to come if the vote passes.

Rutgers professors may be going on strike, and here’s why.

Head Sports Editor Ellis Gordon and Associate Sports Editor Josh Meyers sit down with Kyleigh Sand and Payton Lincavage to talk about the Rutgers softball team’s hot start to the season this Friday. Follow them on Instagram @scarletsitdownru and listen to them on The Daily Targum’s Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube accounts!

Sports Desk presents "The Scarlet Sitdown"

On February 16, Iota Phi Theta presented its take on “The Bachelorette.” Twelve suitors were put through multiple trials to win the love of the three bachelorettes.

Iota Phi Theta's The Bachelorette

On February 11, the Association of Indians at Rutgers (AIR) held the organization's annual AIR show with guest performer, Mickey Singh. The event featured several performances from many South Asian based organizations on campus.

Association of Indians at Rutgers' 2023 AIR Show

The Livingston Theatre Company presented its production of "Hair" at the Livingston Student Center from February 9 to February 12. "Hair" is a rock musical set in the late 60s, with a group of long-haired hippies fighting against the Vietnam War draft.

Livingston Theatre Company Presents “Hair”

On January 29, Rutgers’ Black Student Union held a BET Awards-themed opening ceremony for Black History Month in the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. The event featured music, food and live performances.

Black History Month Opening Ceremony

On this episode of “Rutgers on the Record,” host and Associate Video Editor Ragini Subramanian takes to the streets of New Brunswick to hear about plans for Valentine’s Day and gather insight and advice on love from students and faculty.

Valentine's Day | Rutgers on the Record

In today’s episode of “Keeping Score with Dylan and Jack,” we are joined by The Daily Targum’s former head sports editor Laney Ortiz to discuss the struggles of Rutgers men’s basketball, the world cup and the MLB free agency.

Keeping Score with Dylan and Jack Ep. 32

In today’s episode of “Keeping Score with Dylan and Jack,” we are joined by men’s soccer beat writer and future head sports editor Ellis Gordon as well as future associate sports editor Josh Meyers to discuss the Rutgers men’s basketball program and the NFL.

Keeping Score with Dylan and Jack Ep. 31

If interested in rhythm games, be sure to check out Rutgers Rhythm Games Club, a community of students who gather for practice and tournaments, sharing a passion for the thrilling genre. Meetings are held every Friday in the Science and Engineering Resources Center on Busch campus from 8 p.m. to midnight. 

Club Profile: Rhythm Games Club

On November 15, the Rutgers Ballroom club hosted a Great Gatsby-themed social at the College Avenue Gymnasium. There was a swing dancing and fox trot lesson instructed by Michael Salvadore, followed by a formal which featured music by DJ Slair.

RU Ballroom's Great Gatsby Social

On November 3, the Rutgers Salsa Club held a Salsa Night in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association. The night started with a small dance lesson and was followed by a social with an open dance floor.

Rutgers Salsa Night

On October 20, The Rutgers University Programming Association hosted their 14th Annual Homecoming Bed Races. Students faced off against each other and raced their beds down Sicard Street. Winners had the chance to receive trophies and programming funds. 