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Rutgers rarely feels like one university. Each of the five campuses — Livingston, Busch, College Avenue, Cook and Douglass — feels like a distinct world that adds something of its own to the student experience.

In November 2025, the House of Representatives passed a resolution titled "Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism," with the support of 86 Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

We live in a unique period of time where we have nearly unlimited access to everyone and everything around us. But is the human brain capable of processing so much information? And when we are fed so much information, are we still thinking for ourselves? 

Every fall, thousands of students attend Rutgers' annual Involvement Fair. With more than 700 student organizations spanning a variety of interests and disciplines, Rutgers seems to have something for everyone. 

But despite the variety of opportunities, students may quickly realize how competitive some Rutgers organizations can be. Students may not anticipate that filling out an interest form at the Involvement Fair is often the first of many steps to become actively involved in a club. Next comes the application, resume review, interview and, sometimes, rejection. 

Two young women sat next to me at the cafe I chose to write this piece in. They hunched over opposite ends of a table so they could be closer to each other's faces, giggling about something or the other. It was like no one else was in the room: It was their world, and the rest of us were just living in it. The conversation did not fade out even once. I watched them stand outside where they continued to talk for twenty minutes even after they got up to leave. 

The art of curating conversations has been completely lost. Loneliness will persist if this does not change.

College students are overwhelmed — yes, we know that already. We live it, feel it and are trying to come to terms with it.

Adolescence breeds oversharing. It is inevitable that groups of children, when forced to spend a lot of time together, are going to discuss the self-discovery process. It is not necessarily harmful — bouncing ideas off of others aids in the development of the individual. It can build morals and create strong relationships. But as time progresses, we become smarter and begin to better understand who we are and what we believe in. It should be easier to hold back on telling our confidants every minute detail of our lives, but in reality, it is not. This is because young adults have an unfortunately low level of trust in themselves. 

Appearance and personality are two of the most defining factors of politics, no matter how superficial it may seem. 

 Over the past decade, Rutgers has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the construction and renovation of their campuses across the New Brunswick area, and this investment is apparent in the lives of Rutgers students. We like to complain about any and every minor issue with the buses, buildings and dining halls. But we rarely take the time to appreciate the incredible amenities we have access to: modern and equipped learning facilities, a free and convenient public transportation system, well stocked libraries, varied and generous food options and more. 

In a crowded primary election, Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) knew she had to stand out. 

The term "brain rot" was coined to describe a feeling the general population has begun to understand all too well: Phone fatigue. The overconsumption of short-form content, which is sometimes also referred to as "doom scrolling," is causing major decline in age groups not often susceptible to cognitive decline. 

This June presents a powerful opportunity for New Jersey voters. It is a chance to transform the Democratic Party from a primarily weak group of politicians who capitulate to conservatives while serving the mighty corporation into a party of the working class that supports universal healthcare, economic equality and moral foreign policy.

I first learned the language of pure platonic love at 4 years old, sitting on the floor of my kindergarten classroom. It started with a "The Cat in the Hat" keychain and a shared shelf of books. We were "Mia and Ria." It all sounded like a poem before I even knew how to write one. Growing up just two blocks apart, we built a world of infinity that existed entirely outside the adult expectations of who we would eventually become.

As the end of the semester approaches, many of us are met with a common crisis — we have not used up all our meal swipes yet. The amount we have left over varies. After talking with my peers, I found that some have nearly 100 left, while others have around 20. Why does this variation exist? 

On April 20, President Donald J. Trump interviewed with The Hill. He contradicted Energy Secretary Chris Wright's statement that gas prices may not drop below $3 again for another year. Trump cited the U.S.'s involvement in the war in Iran as reason for the recent price hike, but Wright cited ongoing concerns about the state of the Strait of Hormuz. Since the U.S. entered the conflict by bombing Iran on February 28, gas prices have skyrocketed and stagnated at well more than $3 a gallon. 

Technological advancements drive the structure of our educational system, from computer classes in libraries to Chromebooks for every student in elementary schools across New Jersey. Each wave of technology has been absorbed into the classroom with enthusiasm and efficiency, with little question as to whether it should be.

When I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up as a child, my instinctive response was to be an astronaut. The seemingly impossible task of reaching the moon and floating around in space felt like the perfect job for me, filled with adventure and excitement. But as I got older, I began to think more realistically about balancing passion with what would make me money. But with the launch of Artemis II, I feel myself slipping into my childish self once again.

The internet has twisted the connotative meaning of the word "country" — people are now using it as an identifier for the cities and states they live in, or even the institutions they are a part of. This is usually done in a light-hearted manner, but it is reflective of a widespread attempt at reworking the concept of identity. 

If you were to ask younger voters today how they feel about American politics, the answer would rarely be enthusiastic. More often than not, it is all frustration, confusion or just disengagement. While the two major political parties, Democrats and Republicans, continue to dominate the political landscape, neither party has successfully connected with the newer generation of voters, which will shape the future of our country. There are many problems that lie within the policy. But it is also about leadership, sending the proper messages and an overall misunderstanding of what young voters really want.