Book banning across the United States has escalated in recent years, with over 10,000 public school book bans in the 2023-24 academic year alone, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization aimed at protecting the freedom of expression through literature advancement.
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President Trump declared steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, the United States’ top trading partners, on Feb. 1. These countries account for nearly half of U.S. imports. The tariffs, which were set to take effect on Feb. 2, included a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on goods from China, according to Reuters.
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DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence model, released its latest version of R1 on Jan. 20, quickly capturing the attention of consumers and investors alike. Its wide capabilities and low costs raise important questions about the future of AI, concerning whether the U.S. will lose its market dominance in the industry.
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The College announced in an email on Nov. 25 that it will privatize the rest of its custodial services through ABM Industries, which currently serves about half of the residential and academic buildings on campus.
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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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LIUNA workers carried flyers stating, “Ask TCNJ and Shade Environmental to do the right thing and hire locally.”
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The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education announced its Hunger-Free Campus Act grants for fiscal year 2025, awarding $1.2 million to 34 institutions.
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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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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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If you are considering whether to study abroad, my advice is to avoid dwelling on the what-ifs. Your friends and family will still be here when you get back, but the connections and experiences you create when studying abroad are unique and irreplaceable opportunities that you will hold in your heart forever.
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