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U. community reflects on recent SCOTUS decisions about college admissions, LGBTQ+ protections

Jul 3, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Arishita Gupta |Uriel Isaacs |Brian Delk

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court made nine decisions regarding issues like election law, trademark infringement, freedom of speech and religion, loan forgiveness and affirmative action, among others. Those pertaining to affirmative action, debt relief, and religious freedoms have drawn national debate and discourse, including statements from leaders such as President Joseph R. Biden Jr., U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) and Rutgers administration.
NJ Representative visits Rutgers to call for better labeling on food products

Jun 26, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) held a press conference on Tuesday at the Food Science Building on Cook Campus to advocate for legislation on modernizing food labels. Pallone and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the bill to the U.S. Congress, named the Food Labeling Modernization Act , in April. If passed, the act would improve labels on food packaging to make them easier for consumers to understand.
Street parking prices in New Brunswick to go up for first time in nearly 8 years

Jun 5, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

Last month, the New Brunswick City Council voted on an increase in metered parking prices that will go into effect on July 1. The current price for street-metered parking is $1.50 for the first 2 hours and then $2 for the 3rd hour. The price then goes up $1 for each subsequent hour. The council voted to pass ordinance 052302, which raises the price to park on New Brunswick streets to $2 for the first 2 hours and then $1 more for every subsequent hour.
Sudden Route 18 closure increases travel time for certain U. bus routes

May 2, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

Yesterday, the Route 18 Southbound local lanes in New Brunswick were unexpectedly closed throughout the day. The closure of the Route 18 lanes blocked access to the New Street and Paul Robeson Road exit ramps that four Rutgers bus routes use to reach the Cook and Douglass campuses. To accommodate for the lane closures ahead, the REXB and REXL routes exited Route 18 through the George Street ramp and traveled through downtown New Brunswick to reach the Douglass and Cook campuses.
Rutgers Board of Governors hears public input on tuition, housing, dining costs for next year

May 1, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

On Thursday night, the Rutgers Board of Governors held an hour-long open hearing to gain input regarding the financial cost of attending the University. The meeting was held in person at the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus and live-streamed on Zoom. Less than 50 people attended the meeting, and 15 individuals provided comments to the Board.
NBPD investigates robbery near College Avenue campus

Apr 28, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon on College Avenue, according to a University-wide email alert. During the incident, a male riding a bicycle approached the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers, and forcibly removed a valuable item from them. The suspect then fled on their bike down Mine Street toward Easton Avenue. The victim was not injured and declined medical attention, according to the email alert.
RUPD investigates break-in near College Avenue campus

Apr 27, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is investigating a residential robbery that occurred yesterday near the College Avenue campus, according to a University-wide email alert. The alert said four individuals unlawfully entered a residence near Stone Street and Bartlett Street at approximately 2 a.m. The RUPD said the suspects entered the home through an unspecified unlocked entry point.
Trespassing at Easton Avenue apartments raises safety concerns

Apr 20, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

On Sunday, a man unlawfully entered an unlocked apartment in the University Center at Easton Avenue Apartments, according to a statement from the University. The apartment's resident asked the intruder, who was later identified by the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) as 46-year-old Dashan McGhee, to exit the space. The suspect eventually fled. After searching the building, police found and detained McGhee at New Brunswick Station between Easton Avenue and George Street.
Dolphins venture into Raritan River in New Brunswick

Apr 17, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Uriel Isaacs

A pod of dolphins was spotted in the Raritan River in New Brunswick last week, according to New Brunswick Today. On Tuesday, the five dolphins were seen swimming near the Albany Street Bridge, captured on video by the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center told New Jersey 101.5 that the pod was last spotted on Wednesday.
First faculty strike in Rutgers history is suspended

Apr 15, 2023 | dailytargum.com | Brian Delk |Uriel Isaacs

The first faculty strike in Rutgers history has been suspended after the University's administration and three striking Rutgers unions came to an agreement regarding labor contracts last night.