Aside from the tedious academic requirements of filling out applications, sending transcripts and transferring credits, transfer students are faced with the intimidating task of making new friends and adjusting to a new campus culture.
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As spring break draws near everyone is excited to go home, see their families or go on unforgettable vacations with their friends, but what about the food left in their fridges? Most people will resign to simply throwing all of it out before they go away or forgetting about the food entirely, but there are easy ways that help you get things out of the fridge and enjoy a nice meal or snack.
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The Shop at TCNJ opened in February 2019 to help low-income students receive food free of charge to alleviate the expensive costs of college life. There’s only one problem — nobody knows about it.
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For Chief of Campus Police Timothy Grant, being a part of law enforcement has always been in his blood.
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Covid-19 changed how everything everywhere worked, but what challenges did the schools who are responsible for teaching nurses face?
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Dr. Jane Wong, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, discussed exciting updates in an interview. New curricular items, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) programs, and student achievements have each added to another successful academic year.
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Pretty Bird Coffee checks all the boxes students look for when choosing a new study space--Wi-Fi, good food and caffeinated drinks.
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As a student, walking into the bustling student café can often feel like just another item to check off the to-do list; but for many students, the smiling faces behind the counter have become friends, confidantes and sources of support during the often challenging college years and beyond.
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Over winter break, the College held a four day, campus-based session of the LeaderShape® Institute that engaged selected participants with highly interactive large and small group activities. LeaderShape® is a nationally recognized program that challenges participants to explore identity development, inclusive leadership and the importance of a healthy disregard for the impossible.
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This Thursday, Feb. 16, professors from the College will be partaking in the Excellence in Teaching and Learning Summit, so undergraduate students will have no classes between 8 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. The Signal interviewed a random sample of undergraduate students at the College to get a feel for what the general student-body will be doing with their free time.
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The College’s Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) gives students with disabilities access to a broad range of accommodations for mental and physical disabilities, such as time extensions on assignments and housing accommodations. Other barriers, such as physical accessibility during construction, may be harder to navigate.
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Valentine’s Day has snuck up on us once again and everyone with a loved one is expected to express their love with flowers, candies and of course, dinners. These dinners can get rather pricey for a college student but the good news is that it is possible to cook a steak dinner for two for under $30.
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After the pandemic, dating has shifted to primarily online apps, which has improved queer visibility but may have hindered the way connections are built. Three students at the College discussed the uphill battle of entangling oneself in the queer dating scene on campus.
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Since returning to in-person classes, walking into Decker Hall to get a Covid-19 test has been a staple of campus life and a lingering reminder of the pandemic’s disruption to normalcy. Now, that service has come to an end, prompting mixed reactions among the campus community.
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As the special green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) passes over Earth this month, there’s no better way to witness this special astronomical event than with the College’s observatory. This little-known spot on campus can provide a wealth of knowledge and awe for students.
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Eating, a task that is supposed to be painless, has been difficult for some students at the College due to confusing standards when it comes to dining on campus, so a straightforward guide on how to navigate meal swipes, meal points, meal equivalency and Campus Town Dollars is long overdue.
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Recent campus devastations have once again raised concern and fear for college campuses and communities. What can be done to ensure that students feel safe on campus?
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Stuart Goldstein '72, a book author and former Signal editor, reflects on his experiences as journalist and corporate public relations manager.
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This academic year, all of the deans in the College’s academic departments are women, a major advancement for the College’s promotion of diversity that signifies a new era for academic growth. The Signal conducted interviews with six of the seven deans regarding this milestone and their plans for the upcoming semester.
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For students at the College, the pressure of the semester’s end made the Thanksgiving holiday stressful rather than a time for gratitude and decompression. While many might experience familial stress during the holiday season, students were met with a unique set of headaches with finals taking place in such close proximity to Thanksgiving break.
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