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The College seeks to prioritize access and affordability in their fundraising campaign. (Photo courtesy of Kit Ackerman / Staff Photographer)

TCNJ is Elevating Excellence with comprehensive fundraising campaign

By Natalia Tomczak | Apr. 30

The College announced the public launch of its fundraising campaign, “Elevating Excellence” on Saturday, April 25. The campaign for “Elevating Excellence," the second fundraising campaign in the College’s history, launched an effort in July 2022 to fundraise $76 million across six years. The College has raised nearly $41.9 million to date, with two years and two months left to achieve their goal. The College is 55% of the way towards their goal.

The "Book Bundle" program will be housed in the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library starting in the fall semester. (Photo courtesy of Sandra Abrantes / Multimedia Coordinator)

TCNJ offers bundled tuition and course material for fall semester

By Ashley Ragone | Apr. 30

The Samuel J. Plumeri Sr. Field undergoing improvements over the 2025 offseason as part of phase two of Trenton Thunder’s two-year renovation project. (Photo courtesy of Mike Warren)

Trenton Thunder undergoes series of changes for upcoming 2026 season

By Franc Romanowski | Apr. 30

Incidents in this report occurred between April 14 and April 26. (Photo by Kit Ackerman / Staff Photographer)

Cop Shop: Fraud, missing wallets and juveniles

By Devyn Briones | Apr. 30

Sibling duo Between Friends will perform at Funival on May 8. (Photo courtesy of Between Friends)

Get ready to ‘JAM !’ at Funival: Between Friends to perform

By Isabella Darcy | Apr. 28

The Anti-Violence Intiative program hosted their Day to End Rape Culture event as they celebrated their 10th anniversary at the College. (Photo by Devyn Briones)

TCNJ’s Anti-Violence Initiatives’ holds its 10th Day to End Rape Culture event

By Devyn Briones | Apr. 16

Incidents in this report occurred between March 31 and April 14. (Photo by Kit Ackerman / Staff Photographer)

Cop Shop: Strange odors, bathroom graffiti and traffic congestion

By Devyn Briones | Apr. 15

Incidents in this report occurred between March 31 and April 14.

The program hopes to offer people courses at the opposite institution they might not have access to otherwise. (Photo by Erin Reilly / Social Media Manager)

TCNJ offers new course cross-registration agreement with Princeton University

By Jennifer Ampofo | Apr. 15

The College announced on March 31 a new cross-registration agreement with Princeton University. The agreement is set for five years and allows students to take one course at the other school throughout their undergraduate education.

Incidents in this report occurred between March 4 and March 30. (Photo by Erin Reilly / Social Media Manager)

Cop Shop: Stolen clothes, a letter from prison and an Orbeez attack

By Devyn Briones | Apr. 3

Incidents in this report occurred between March 4 and March 30.

Map of tree planting, fencing plans. (Photo courtesy of Paul Romano)

State grant awarded to TCNJ to combat flooding, greenhouse gas in Ewing

By Sarah Neil | Apr. 3

The College recently received a grant of $250,000 from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Jersey as part of Trees for Schools, a tree-planting initiative to plant hundreds of trees on campus.

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman has represented New Jersey for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of watsoncoleman.house.gov)

Bonnie Watson Coleman announces retirement

By Ryan Conway | Apr. 2

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, who has represented New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District since 2015, announced four months ago she would not seek reelection to her House seat in 2026.

The local bowling alley hosts league games, birthday parties and College Night. (Photo by Tasnim Oyshi)

Slocum’s Bowling, Bar and Grille is a staple in the Ewing community

By Tasnim Oyshi | Apr. 1

Slocum’s Bowling, Bar and Grille has been serving the surrounding community for more than 86 years.

Study rooms on the third floor of the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library can now be reserved. (Photo courtesy of Steven Yuro)

Students can now reserve some study rooms at TCNJ library

By Isabella Darcy | Mar. 23

Study rooms in the library have been available on a first-come, first-served basis since its opening in 2005. Circling the building looking for one of these rooms, only to find that they are all occupied, is a disappointment that many students at the College have experienced.

Ewing Township Mayor Bert Steinmann. (Photo courtesy of Julie Willmot)

After 15 years as Ewing’s mayor, Bert Steinmann reflects on progress and the road ahead

By Gloria Vittadello | Mar. 15

Ewing Township Mayor Bert Steinmann has focused on redevelopment, stronger communication with residents and infrastructure improvements for more than 15 years, work he says has helped modernize the town.

Nacho Fry, a senior cat with medical needs, waits for adoption at EASEL Animal Rescue League after being rescued from a time-stamped list in Philadelphia. (Photo by Giovanna Scaglione)

Ewing animal shelter struggles with overcrowding as strays increase

By Giovanna Scaglione | Mar. 15

EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing Township is currently housing more than 13 dogs in its kennels, which is above capacity, but the shelter is still accepting new animals because of the sheer number of strays and surrendered animals coming in over the last year.

Part of the exhibit was dedicated to Hector Pieterson and his death, including the routes young people took when protesting and the introduction of “Youth Day” in South Africa which honors those who died during the uprising. (Photo by Jennifer Ampofo)

‘Amandla is Unity’ exhibit showcases the intricacies of South African apartheid

By Jennifer Ampofo | Mar. 14

The College’s women’s, gender and sexuality studies department is showcasing the “Amandla is Unity” exhibit from Feb. 6 to March 6. The dates chosen coincide with both Black History Month and Women’s History Month, as a way to spotlight the women and black South Africans who contributed to the end of South African apartheid.

Stephanie Sookram (left), a freshman accounting major, and Alyssa Faer (right), a freshman elementary education major, make a patch for the second climate quilt during a workshop in AIMM 102 on Feb. 25. (Photo by Franc Romanowski)

TCNJ community members create quilt as part of the nationwide Climate Quilt Project

By Franc Romanowski | Mar. 13

A quilt made by the College’s community members could be heading to Washington, D.C. in the near future, following a series of climate quilt workshops throughout February.

The Board of Trustees met ahead of their annual tuition hearing, which will be held at the end of April with more details to come. (Photo courtesy of Devyn Briones)

TCNJ Board of Trustees meets for first time in spring semester

By Devyn Briones | Mar. 12

The College’s Board of Trustees met via a Zoom webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to discuss reports from five of its committees, with all motions passed.

Lexie Legato performing at PRISM’s “Serving Face” event. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Neil)

Fandom Fest broadens student horizons

By Sarah Neil | Mar. 10

The College’s Office of Intercultural Affairs is collaborating with student organizations to bring the third annual Fandom Fest to campus between Feb. 16 and March 11. This multi-week series of events highlights the intersecting cultures found within and around fandom spaces.

The Renfrew Center is one of many educational resources that students can reach out to for guidance regarding eating disorders recovery. (Photo courtesy of The Renfrew Center)

Eating Disorders Awareness Week observed across the US

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 10

Running from Feb. 23 through March 1, Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 was observed across the nation in an effort to tackle stigmas and stereotypes of weight and eating disorders. Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental health disorders in the United States, according to Mayo Clinic Press.