If you have a meal plan at the College, you are likely familiar with the concept of Meal Equivalency swipes. Considering the complexity of the meal plans, it can be hard to truly understand it, no matter how many times it’s explained to you, until you actually start using your meal swipes, Flex Points or Meal Equivalency swipes at their particular, designated times.
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With the year coming to an end and critically acclaimed films such as “Sinners”, "Caught Stealing” and “One Battle After Another” gaining attention as shoe-ins for Oscar nominations and possibly even wins, there is one film that has sadly gone under the radar. That film is “The Long Walk,” which was released on Sept. 12 and directed by Francis Lawrence, adapting the 1979 Stephen King novel of the same name.
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A case regarding the constitutionality of state bans on conversion therapy for minors reached the Supreme Court recently.
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On Sept. 26, @tcnjlibrary, the Instagram account for R. Barbara Gitenstein Library, posted an image of the third-floor study rooms with the caption, “Fun fact: Gitenstein Library has more group study rooms than any other public college library in NJ. Get your group work done today. No reservation needed. Study rooms are first-come, first-serve.”
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In “Wicked: Part One,” we are able to see the untold origin stories of the classic witches of Oz. Through frilly songs such as “Popular” and “What is this feeling?” the film holds a lighthearted and nostalgic air about it, but fans of the full story know that it couldn't be more opposite when examining “Wicked: For Good.”
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I was scrolling on Instagram when I noticed a strange watermark: Sora. The video that appeared was of a golden lab retriever being pulled over by the police. Yes, you read that correctly — a dog was driving a car. After being questioned, the retriever quickly drove away.
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For many students, the college experience includes dorm rooms, late-night study sessions and having a newfound freedom away from home. But for commuters, students who travel to and from campus every day, life becomes a different balancing act — one that consists of gas stations, late-night car rides and a lingering feeling of “do I belong here?”
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Collecting is a hobby that has been enjoyed by many for ages. The fun in this activity lies in its versatility, as it can involve virtually anything. Whether you harbor a passion for pens, coins or even spoons, everyone is familiar with the concept of gathering various items of the same type and keeping them as a way to cherish them. This is a fairly innocent pastime that can prove to be gratifying for those who partake in it. The problem, of course, begins when money gets involved.
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Most of us have grown up watching cartoons as children. Whether it was “SpongeBob” or “Peppa Pig,” we’re familiar with at least one animated show that was popular when we were kids. At a certain point, many grow out of this stage of their life and the form of entertainment they consume changes as they age. This is not the case for everyone, however.
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The removal of Kimmel and Colbert from the air isn’t just a blow to late-night television, it is a warning to free speech in journalism. Whether you agree with what these hosts have said or not, these are journalists whose job it is to speak their mind, challenge power and spark conversation. Silencing them is quite literally the opposite of what freedom of the press stands for.
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With several sold-out venues for Ariana Grande's mini Eternal Sunshine tour, superfans around the country are left heartbroken without tickets. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Grande’s United States presale began on Ticketmaster, leaving millions of fans to fight in the war for seats at the venue.
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Too much of a good thing is bad. This is a sentiment that has been around for millions of years. Consume things, whether it is food, literature, or media, in moderation. When it comes to the entertainment field today, however, it seems we no longer care about following such a warning.
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A Gen Z movement in Nepal sparks protests against governmental corruption and a social media ban, leading to 22 deaths, multiple resignations and a fire at the parliament building, according to BBC.
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When you look at the type of superhero movies released in the past few years, you’ll notice a pattern: an over-reliance on multiverse storytelling. “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” one of the most popular movies of 2021, kick-started this trend.
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Let me guess, your favorite number is seven? Most people's favorite number is seven, most of their favorite numbers are prime, and most fall between two and nine. Let’s think outside the box here.
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In light of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, it is all too common to see another pop star rise from the ashes of their TikTok trend takeoff. It seems as if everywhere you look, someone has finally gotten their “big break” and is now opening for Taylor Swift or performing after Sabrina Carpenter. While female pop stars come and go with relevance, male pop stars seem to be an all too rare occurrence, and Conan Gray has seemed to slip under the mainstream radar.
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After a three-year break from directing, Darren Aronofsky has returned to the silver screen with his new feature crime thriller “Caught Stealing” starring Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Vincent D’Onofrio and Liev Schreiber. “Caught Stealing” details the odyssey of a young bartender and former baseball player, Hank Thompson, who’s down on his luck and gets drawn into a conspiracy way bigger than him.
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In the prime age of social media, encountering hate speech online is nothing new. Whether you rarely post on the internet or are a famous influencer, you have likely received or seen hateful content pop up on your feed.
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Obsession with style suffocates creativity. In a world of algorithms, we’re constantly fed the message that consistency and style are everything. But when writing is endlessly polished, at what point does the message fade away?
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This past week has been an absolute wild ride for any fans of the late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. Earlier this year, showrunner Lorne Michaels confirmed that there would be a significant “cast shake-up” for the upcoming season 51.
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