Intern discusses importance of TCNJ Clinic
Closing the TCNJ Clinic would represent a significant step backwards from the College’s goal of serving the student community as well as providing effective community engagement. […]
Opinions
College can better address mental health
I thought I’d use this piece to list a few easy solutions that the College and Counseling and Psychological Services should take into consideration for bettering mental health on campus. Spoiler: they don’t involve construction or additional funds. […]
College responds to TCNJ Clinic concerns
Over the past few weeks there have been questions, statements of concern, and some inaccurate information put forth regarding the TCNJ Clinic, the reasons for its closing and the impact this will have on our students and the community. […]
Students are increasingly distracted by technology
While technological advances have created a faster and more efficient way for students to connect with their professors and access study materials, are these new tools essential to our education? […]
Intramural sports break down gender barriers
When I was growing up, I never saw gender as a dividing factor in sports. As someone who enjoys playing soccer and baseball, I always liked being able to participate in activities with girls. […]
Trump reflects changing American values
Many Americans can agree that President Donald Trump’s victory is a sign and a result of a dramatic shift in societal values. […]
Students should take advantage of outdoor study spots
Staring out the window at the shining sun and blooming flowers as you sit in a stuffy classroom with fluorescent lights and white walls — does this scene sound familiar? […]
TCNJ Clinic director responds to clinic closing
With the close of the TCNJ Clinic slated for June 30, there has been much debate about Counseling and Psychological Services and the future of mental health services on campus. CAPS is a wonderful team of dedicated, licensed professionals with a genuine concern for the students and their well-being. We are fortunate to have them on campus. […]
United Airlines mishandles overbooked Flight 3411
By now, most of the world has heard about last week’s United Airlines Flight 3411 fiasco in which a passenger was forcibly removed from his seat by Chicago Department of Aviation security officers because the flight was overbooked. […]
Women shouldn’t shy away from body hair
Hair. We all have it. It grows almost everywhere on our bodies and yet we are constantly trying to tame it or control it in some way. Biologically, head and body hair serves many purposes, from protection against the elements to thermal regulation. […]
Alpha Xi Delta should reconsider philanthropy
Your philanthropy, Autism Speaks — an autism advocacy organization dedicated to “promoting solutions” for people with autism and their families, according to its website — is awful. […]
College responds to parking garage barrier concerns
An opinion piece was published on April 10 stating inaccurate information regarding a campus construction project involving campus parking garages. […]
Parking garage barriers will not prevent suicide
While suicide prevention should be prominent on any university’s agenda, this was not the right action for our school to take. It sends a negative message to visitors and fails to address the root of suicide problems: mental health. […]
Dressing for spring can be challenging
There is pressure for students to update their wardrobe while considering the amount of money they have. The budget becomes even tighter when they have just been on spring break, but now want to revamp their wardrobe for warmer weather in the summer. […]