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According to multiple sources, at least 31 faculty members have accepted the voluntary separation offer (Photo by Shane Gillespie / Photo Editor).

Faculty voluntary separation leaves some departments scrambling, others largely untouched

By Tristan Weisenbach | May. 2, 2024

Faculty members and librarians over the age of 60 or who have been employed by the College for at least 20 years were presented with a voluntary separation offer in an email from Interim Provost Suzanne McCotter on March 21. The proposition provided these faculty with the option of a one year alternate assignment beginning this upcoming fall before they would be fully relieved of their job — a benefit that regular retirees do not receive.

College parties occur in many neighborhoods around the College, leading to clashes between quiet residents and college students (Photo by Mike Sherr / Former Editor-in-Chief).

Living with Lions and Broncs: Life near college party houses brings mixed opinions

By Isabella Darcy and Mike Sherr | May. 2, 2024

Off-campus house parties do happen in Ewing residential areas, sometimes leading to college renters clashing with full-time residents. A tense relationship between the two can become strenuous as complaints pile up.

Jared Williams and Trish Le were recently elected as executive president and executive vice president (Photo courtesy of Jared Williams).

A talk with Jared Williams and Trish Le: Your new executive leaders

By Liz Ciocher | May. 2, 2024

The two executives have a lot planned for their senior year, including advocating the return of tailgating back to campus, supporting student organizations and introducing a third-party dining location to campus. Among these ambitions, Williams and Le anticipate a lot of due diligence but are most excited about being representatives for the student body.

Students participating in interactive belly dance performance (Photo courtesy of Parisa Burton).

TCNJ MENAA’s first ever Bazaar spreads cultural awareness to campus

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 29, 2024

The College’s Middle Eastern and North African Association (MENAA), which was officially recognized on Feb. 22 of last year, held its first ever Bazaar event on April 16.

Interim President Michael Bernstein may be appointed by the Board of Trustees to become the next permanent president (Photo by Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator).

TCNJ Board of Trustees considering permanent appointment of Interim President Bernstein, requesting feedback from campus

By Victoria Gladstone and Matthew Kaufman | Apr. 22, 2024

The Board of Trustees is exploring the permanent appointment of Interim President Michael Bernstein, according to an email sent to the campus community on Monday from Board Chair Rebecca Ostrov, and it plans to meet in early June to make a final decision on an appointment.

(Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator)

Return of former TCNJ president: Kathryn Foster to teach three courses in the fall

By Mike Sherr | Apr. 22, 2024

Former President Kathryn Foster will soon join the faculty at the College at the end of her year-long sabbatical, returning as a professor of political science and will be teaching two undergraduate classes and one for the Masters of Public Policy program.

The group of civil engineers from the College along with Professor Nabil Al-Omaishi in front of the constructed steel bridge (Photo courtesy of Vedrana Krstic).

Civil engineers present research, steel bridge and concrete canoe at competition

By Mike Sherr | Apr. 19, 2024

As the sun started to rise over the wind-chilled lake, Johnny Lombardelli, a senior civil engineering major, drove a U-Haul truck right up against the beach. Already standing on the gravelly beach were other engineering students from the College.

Students planting in one of two tilled plots located behind the soccer field and Decker Hall (Photo courtesy of Parisa Burton).

TCNJ holds its second planting event in efforts to increase biodiversity on campus

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 19, 2024

The College’s new native wildflower meadow initiative marked its beginning stages on April 10 as environmental enthusiasts came together to take part in the Planting Party.

The Signal and Campus Police work together on a weekly basis to inform the campus community about crime on and around campus. All records given to The Signal are public records and do not contain personal information. Some information provided may be triggering for some students (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia coordinator).

Cop Shop: Students can’t park and professors can’t drive

By Liz Ciocher | Apr. 18, 2024

The following incidents of careless driving, negligent parking and thieving have been reported to Campus Police within the last three weeks. The incidents are listed below chronologically, not in order of relevance.

The suggestion that costs could be passed on to patrons came in an April 9 email that updated the College community on the progress of the LIONS Plan (Photo courtesy of Matthew Kaufman).

TCNJ President Bernstein’s proposal to charge students for interlibrary loans sparks backlash

By Chiara Piacentini | Apr. 18, 2024

The suggestion that costs could be passed on to patrons came in an April 9 email that updated the College community on the progress of the LIONS Plan.

A group organized by College Planning collaborated to bring more inclusive bathroom signs to some academic buildings (Photo by Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator).

TCNJ implements gender-inclusive bathroom signs

By Isabella Darcy | Apr. 18, 2024

The College implemented new bathroom signs in four academic buildings last month in an effort to promote inclusivity.

Students gather in front of the Brower Student Center to view the solar eclipse (Photo courtesy of Anthony DiPrimo).

A solar celebration: Physics Club hosts solar eclipse watch party

By Rachel Lea | Apr. 12, 2024

The Physics Club wanted to share the resources of the physics department to help other students enjoy the eclipse.

Interlibrary loan services, which allow students, faculty and staff to request materials from other libraries, could no longer be free (Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie / photo editor).

LIONS working groups considering charging for interlibrary loans, new ‘spirit shop’ and more

By Matthew Kaufman | Apr. 12, 2024

LIONS Plan working groups are considering charging patrons for the cost of interlibrary loan services, implementing library “salary savings” and potentially opening a “spirit shop” in the library, according to the latest update sent to the campus from Interim President Michael Bernstein on April 9.

Earthquake shakes tri-state area, TCNJ’s earthquake expert shares insight

By Ally Uhlendorf | Apr. 10, 2024

As students in New Jersey, it is not everyday that we wake up due to a natural disaster. Until this past week, when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the tri-state area on April 5 at 10:23 a.m. Here at the College, certain academic buildings were self-evacuated to avoid any damage or injuries.

Students evacuated outside of the Social Sciences building (Photo by Alena Bitonti).

4.8 Magnitude earthquake affects Ewing area

By Matthew Kaufman | Apr. 5, 2024

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the College’s campus at around 10:20 a.m. today. Students in the Social Sciences Building were briefly evacuated following the tremors.

The College’s Mayo Business Plan Competition completed its final round on March 27, with Golden Connections taking home the grand prize of $30,000 (Photo courtesy of Emma Routé).

Golden Connections takes home $30,000 in the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 4, 2024

The College’s Mayo Business Plan Competition completed its final round on March 27, with Golden Connections taking home the grand prize of $30,000.

This semester, a total of 2,115 courses were scheduled across all academic departments — the least number of courses since at least the fall 2021 semester (Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie / Photo Editor).

Here’s why ‘overcrowded’ classes are so hard to prevent

By Tristan Weisenbach | Apr. 4, 2024

In recent semesters, enrollment caps have gone up and the number of courses being offered has decreased, leading to a greater number of students in each class.

Students deal with fire alarms, email scams and strange parking lot incidents

By Liz Ciocher | Apr. 4, 2024

The following incidents involve both students and individuals of the Ewing community, but have all occurred on campus. They are listed in chronological order.

Rep. Andy Kim at the event speaking to members of the College community about his experience in politics (Photo by Brooke Zevon / Staff Photographer).

Presumptive Democratic Senate nominee Andy Kim makes TCNJ campaign stop

By Mike Sherr | Apr. 4, 2024

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim, the presumed Democratic nominee for one of New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seats, made a stop at the College last week for his campaign.

This decision will allow student organizations to freely plan their events without having to worry about the costs for security (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator).

RSOs will no longer be charged for safety at events

By Myara Gomez | Apr. 4, 2024

RSO’s still have access to the same quality services; the only difference is that the College is now covering the cost by providing a budget to Campus Police.

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Faculty voluntary separation leaves some departments scrambling, others largely untouched

Living with Lions and Broncs: Life near college party houses brings mixed opinions

A talk with Jared Williams and Trish Le: Your new executive leaders

TCNJ MENAA’s first ever Bazaar spreads cultural awareness to campus

TCNJ Board of Trustees considering permanent appointment of Interim President Bernstein, requesting feedback from campus

Return of former TCNJ president: Kathryn Foster to teach three courses in the fall

Civil engineers present research, steel bridge and concrete canoe at competition

TCNJ holds its second planting event in efforts to increase biodiversity on campus

Cop Shop: Students can’t park and professors can’t drive

TCNJ President Bernstein’s proposal to charge students for interlibrary loans sparks backlash

TCNJ implements gender-inclusive bathroom signs

A solar celebration: Physics Club hosts solar eclipse watch party

LIONS working groups considering charging for interlibrary loans, new ‘spirit shop’ and more

Earthquake shakes tri-state area, TCNJ’s earthquake expert shares insight

4.8 Magnitude earthquake affects Ewing area

Golden Connections takes home $30,000 in the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition

Here’s why ‘overcrowded’ classes are so hard to prevent

Students deal with fire alarms, email scams and strange parking lot incidents

Presumptive Democratic Senate nominee Andy Kim makes TCNJ campaign stop

RSOs will no longer be charged for safety at events

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