We are writing as a group of alumni who were alarmed and horrified to read of the hateful comments by members of the TCNJ College Republicans and others in a public GroupMe chat last November.
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Starting as a nonprofit organization in 1999 with 21 participants, now with over 400,000 participants across continents, NaNoWriMo has helped foster a creative space where amateurs and professionals can push themselves to their limits without the extra expense of a writing retreat. It is an ambitious endeavor that gets the creative juices bubbling with excitement each year. But what happens when an international writing organization beloved for fueling originality and creativity publicly supports the use of AI in writing? A controversy, it seems.
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It’s time for a real solution in the concert ticketing industry to emerge — one that prioritizes the fans and artists instead of focusing on profit. Until that happens, Ticketmaster and Live Nation will continue this vicious cycle leaving concertgoers helpless.
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Finals season came before we all knew it. The inconsistent weather patterns we’ve been experiencing make it more difficult to process that the end of the semester is approaching, and winter break is nearly here. The days leading up to this long-awaited reward feel different than it did when we were children, with classroom Christmas movies, hot chocolate and holiday spirit. As college students, there is nothing festive about finals.
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Just as dance fails to be recognized as a sport, dancers are not recognized as the elite athletes they are. Dancers need coordination and strength in order to execute routines. Muscular strength is what allows dancers to jump higher, turn faster and control their movements. Building this muscle requires spending time in the gym, just like other athletes, on top of hours of rehearsal in the studio. People don’t tend to see the effort that dancers put into their craft behind the scenes. For a short, two-minute routine, it may take days to learn and perfect.
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I immediately felt an “off” vibe around campus, with a more tense air than typical slow mornings at 9 a.m. When I went to the student center later, the usual lunch rush crowd was there, but the mood was different. You could feel the range of emotions being processed, from upset to anxious to content, and many others.
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For many, it is a peculiar and concerning fact that Trump has managed to beat two perfectly qualified female candidates despite his lack of political experience and the multiple felonies he has been charged with.
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The hate that has plagued our country, not only in recent weeks but over the past few years, goes against the very principles upon which our country was built: “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” for all. There can be no progress and no change when we are burdened by our own divisiveness.
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The fandom culture of teenage girls, whether it’s centered on popular boy groups or suggestive vampire and werewolf novels, remains one of the main criticisms of this group. They are considered “hysterical” or “obsessive” with their love for such mainstream forms of entertainment.
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This ‘celebrity worship’ behavior has become a norm in recent years, and what started as the public’s initial and rather harmless fascination with celebrities has intensified to a state of preoccupation too obsessive to call healthy.
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I always found it surprising that I, a marketing major, would not need to take a foreign language during my time at the College. Yes, it’s less work for me, but I never considered it quite fair for my friends in other schools, where a foreign language seemed less applicable to their future career.
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It seems like every artist today has a Christmas song in their repertoire, with an overwhelming assortment of covers and interpolated remixes across all genres. I believe this is unnecessary.
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By Suzanne McCotterInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsTo the Editor:In a recent letter to the editor, World Languages Chair Marimar ...
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As college students, most people have grown out of the herd mentality and now buy products that align with their personal tastes and preferences. However, trends will never fully disappear. Popular products will always emerge, whether we like them or not. While we may not face ridicule for resisting these trends, they can still feel desirable, as you frequently see others on campus flaunting certain items. This can make you question yourself on whether you genuinely like these products, or are simply drawn to them because they are popular.
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Based on the College Core program, it is evident that the College prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded education founded on diverse perspectives. However, we are sorely lacking in one critical area: financial literacy. In my experience, this topic is not nearly discussed as much as it should be, in high school or college.
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