Want to commit to racial justice? Stop partying. Here’s why.
At this point it should be common sense that partying during a raging virus is a big no-no, but it seems that some people still haven’t received the memo. […]
Opinions
Joking about mental health overlooks cries for help
This dark humor acts as a defense mechanism to deal with the countless issues our generation faces both in our daily lives and in the world around us. But its problematic nature holds some concern. […]
A positive attitude about remote learning is possible
Although the shift from Flex to remote learning is not ideal for students, it is necessary for the health and well being of the College’s community. We as a student body should devote time to appreciating the benefits of online learning rather than focusing on the drawbacks. […]
‘Cancel culture’ must inform, critique, improve — not ostracize
At your local elementary school’s infamous Spook-tacular, children in costumes huddled in groups, mothers passed out cupcakes and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” echoed through the gym. Did anyone notice? Should anyone notice? […]
Contribute, donate, listen. Racism does not evade the College.
If you have the time to read an op-ed written by a white man on racial inequality in America and at the College, you certainly have the time to listen to the experiences of those who are hurting, sign petitions and, if you have the means, donate to make a meaningful contribution to the movement. […]
We cannot live in fear: College should continue reopening plan for fall
I’m sure we can all agree — staying in quarantine is not exactly the definition of exciting. After all, how much longer will we have to wait for normalcy to return? With New Jersey slowly opening back up, Foster made the right decision in tentatively opening the College’s campus, too. […]
Students’ health matters most: College must remain online-only for fall
At the crux of this question of whether or not to reopen in the fall is a simple and extremely straightforward fact: nothing has changed since this virus first broke out. […]
Letter from William Green Plantation Committee on recent controversy
“We are aware of the concerns about the Green Plantation. We want to state up front that our group is formed of faculty across a number of departments and is committed to raising awareness about slavery in the northeast. Our intention has always been and is to recover and highlight the lives of formerly enslaved individuals that may have been trafficked through this region.” […]
Letter to the Editor: President Foster responds to dissatisfaction from alumni
College President Kathryn Foster reacts to backlash from alumni regarding administration’s response to the death of George Floyd. […]
Letter to the Editor: Alumni stand with Black Lives Matter movement
Black Lives Matter. We see you and we stand with you. We stand united as alumni of the College of New Jersey that Black Lives Matter, and that we need to enact change to end white supremacy. This is a call from your alumni to do more. This is a call for action by the administration in shaping this school. This is a call for transparency. […]
Paid or unpaid, internships open doors to full-time jobs
In a job market prioritizing workplace experience, internships are the golden ticket to securing credentials and providing an insight into career interests. […]
Let me take my dog to the park
My dog sits not-so-patiently next to me in the passenger seat as I drive the 15 minutes it takes to get to his favorite park. Since I’m always stuck in the house with my dog — who is a bundle of energy — going to the park is practically a daily routine. Well, until the day we were met with a sign that read “Park Closed.” […]
Social distancing is a luxury. A pass/fail option isn’t enough.
COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected every student at the College, but some more than others. The disenfranchised have been left on the outskirts of crucial resources, overlooked as administrators and governors fail to recognize the needs of every community member. This is why I created a petition that encourages the College to do more than just offer a pass/fail option. […]
Under the Trump administration, free speech is an abused ideal
Since his reelection campaign kicked off in August 2019, President Donald Trump has shown increasingly less tolerance for American minorities. […]