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Cars located after Allen, Ely and Brewster Halls on Friday, Dec. 1. Many parents were seen picking up students for the weekend in order to take them home (Photo courtesy of Briana Keenan).

Students, staff have mixed opinions on the College being a ‘suitcase school’

By Briana Keenan | Dec. 10, 2023

Lack of activity on the weekends has led the campus community to debate whether or not the College is a “suitcase school.” The term defines a college campus where students leave for the weekends and are only on campus for their academic classes. At the College, students and staff alike have mixed views on whether or not it falls under this term based on who leaves and what activities are available.

Adriana Carrig and her family (including husband Bill Carrig, TCNJ alum as well as President and COO of Little Words Project) at Little Words Project’s most recent store opening in Austin, Texas (Photo courtesy of Adriana Carrig).

Alumni Adventures: From sorority to CEO - Adriana Carrig’s entrepreneurial journey

By Kayla Del | Nov. 29, 2023

From an on-campus sorority project to a full-fledged, thriving brand, Adriana Carrig stands as a testament to the power of passion and an entrepreneurial spirit.

(Photo courtesy of TCNJ Barkada Website)

TCNJ Barkada: A taste of filipino culture in an NJ suburb

By Leah Cruz | Nov. 28, 2023

The presence of Barkada at the College has had an immense impact on the Filipino student experience, as it has created an environment that continues to foster new relationships and forge bonds between its members.

(Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie / Photo Editor)

Navigating dining as a student with dietary restrictions

By Nicholas Steinhauser | Nov. 19, 2023

Dietary restrictions are an important part of many students’ lives, whether they be an allergy or a personal choice. No matter the needs, there are resources available at the College to accommodate students with food that they are safe and comfortable eating.

Learn how to save a life at TCNJ’s EMS courses

By Signal Correspondent | Nov. 19, 2023

In an effort to educate people around campus, the College’s Emergency Medical Services hosts four different First Aid classes aimed to inform students about what to do in a worst-case scenario.

Grover Middle School in West Windsor Plainsboro is ranked the fourth best school district in New Jersey (Photo courtesy of Victoria Gladstone / Managing Editor).

Placement matters: Student teachers reflect on teaching experience

By Victoria Gladstone | Nov. 16, 2023

A student teacher’s experience is influenced by their placement and the support given to them by the school district.

The Center for Student Success provides students with non-content-related guidance

By Catherine Gonzalez | Nov. 9, 2023

Housed in Roscoe West Hall, the Center for Student Success is home to resources intended to assist students with getting through college smoothly.

Mouradian with the Associated Press photo symbolizing the Armenians that had to leave their home and continue to be forced to leave through ethnic cleansing (Photo courtesy of Briana Keenan / Staff Writer).

Genocide expert visits the College to speak on violent threats facing Armenians

By Briana Keenan | Nov. 9, 2023

Although the potential for conflict based on the ethnic cleansing is “very much present,” Khatchig Mouradian said that Armenians have been sticking together to fight back and prevent another genocide.

(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator).

Students of color reflect on attending a PWI

By Delmis Vargas | Nov. 9, 2023

Being a minority at a predominantly white institution, commonly referred to as a PWI, can come with many challenges, fears and disadvantages.

Garcia (third from the left) and her colleagues outside of the William M. Bass Forensic Anthropology Building (Photo Courtesy of Beatriz Garcia).

Alumni Adventures: From biology to forensic anthropology

By Signal Correspondent | Nov. 6, 2023

Beatriz Garcia, a ’23 graduate from the College, is using what she learned here to get into graduate school in a field that most people may not have heard of: forensic anthropology.

(Photo courtesy of Unsplash / "flat lay photography of fruits on plate" by Jannis Brandt. May 12, 2017).

Off-campus students use their autonomy to practice healthy eating habits

By Kayla Del | Oct. 31, 2023

As students at the College progress through their college years, many decide to live off-campus, providing them with more opportunities to have freedom in their eating habits and overall health.

(Photo courtesy of Albert Nunez / Staff Photographer)

The international student experience

By Nicholas Steinhauser | Oct. 29, 2023

With many new experiences and challenges, life at the College for an international student will definitely differ from students who have lived in the U.S. for much of their lives.

The Eickhoff dining hall receives highly mixed reviews from students, but it is still central to a student’s experience (Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie / Photo Editor).

The Eick Challenge: Trying food from every station

By Lee McGowan | Oct. 26, 2023

I entered the Eickhoff dining hall and set out to try food from every station in order to get to the bottom of a long lasting debate: Is Eickhoff good?

New Wind Orchestra joins the Bands program, harmonizing community and talent

By Isabella Darcy | Oct. 24, 2023

The students who make up the Wind Orchestra may be of different ages, majors and backgrounds, but a new musical community has brought them together.

A second life for jack-o’-lanterns

By Myara Gomez | Oct. 23, 2023

Pumpkins don’t have to go to waste once November hits. They can still be used in environmentally responsible and innovative ways.

In our own backyard, lies the most frightening tale, one that has been told to many New Jerseyans and Pennsylvanians for generations: the Jersey Devil (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Jersey devil mini” by Dystopiamatt. August 25, 2020).

The story of the Jersey Devil

By Shaim Akhtar | Oct. 22, 2023

While the existence of the Jersey Devil remains a mystery tainted by misinformation and false sightings, there is no doubt that the tale has had a significant impact on New Jersey's culture and folklore.

Students react to the College’s new LED board: What exactly is its purpose?

By Delmis Vargas | Oct. 16, 2023

Many students wonder what the true purpose is behind this huge digital wall that stands just outside the student center.

Yuen smiling for a photo in his J Bakes merch (Photo courtesy of Justin Yuen).

Justin Yuen continues running his business, J Bakes, alongside his freshman studies

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 14, 2023

Justin Yuen, a freshman and anticipated finance major, runs a dessert business called J Bakes, where he has sold up to a few hundred cookies at a time.

(Photo courtesy of Marceline Hale / Staff Photographer)

What to expect as a grad student at the College

By Nicholas Steinhauser | Oct. 5, 2023

There are many graduate programs offered at the College that give students more experiences here on campus. These can include academic opportunities with their departments or leadership experiences with undergraduates. What people might not know is how these graduate programs change students’ involvement on campus.

A closer look at Danny Blank, the College’s new women’s soccer coach

By Signal Correspondent | Sep. 30, 2023

Coming to the College, Blank is pleased with the athletes he’ll be working with, saying that his players are “a group of high achievers.”

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Students, staff have mixed opinions on the College being a ‘suitcase school’

Alumni Adventures: From sorority to CEO - Adriana Carrig’s entrepreneurial journey

TCNJ Barkada: A taste of filipino culture in an NJ suburb

Navigating dining as a student with dietary restrictions

Learn how to save a life at TCNJ’s EMS courses

Placement matters: Student teachers reflect on teaching experience

The Center for Student Success provides students with non-content-related guidance

Genocide expert visits the College to speak on violent threats facing Armenians

Students of color reflect on attending a PWI

Alumni Adventures: From biology to forensic anthropology

Off-campus students use their autonomy to practice healthy eating habits

The international student experience

The Eick Challenge: Trying food from every station

New Wind Orchestra joins the Bands program, harmonizing community and talent

A second life for jack-o’-lanterns

The story of the Jersey Devil

Students react to the College’s new LED board: What exactly is its purpose?

Justin Yuen continues running his business, J Bakes, alongside his freshman studies

What to expect as a grad student at the College

A closer look at Danny Blank, the College’s new women’s soccer coach

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