Senior psychology major Renata Curcio, like many college students, lives paycheck to paycheck. Since starting her job as a Recreation Center associate in January 2021, Curcio had been able to support herself by working the division’s maximum 15 hours per week — until her hours were suddenly reduced by half at the beginning of the semester.
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Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill to eliminate the Praxis Skills Test required for aspiring N.J. teachers to receive their certification through alternate route programs without passing the exam. Murphy announced this legislation on Nov. 27, conveying his desire to increase teacher recruitment and ease staffing shortages.
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Jeffrey Osborn, the College’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, will step down on Jan. 22, according to an email sent to the campus community by President Michael Bernstein on Wednesday.
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Interim President Michael Bernstein announced in an email new initiatives that he hopes the College will implement in the coming years to reduce or eliminate expected budget deficits. These plans consist of cost-cutting measures and revenue generating opportunities.
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As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, many people, regardless of age, have struggled to make sense of the conflict at hand. With its extensive history — and polarizing sides — it is often difficult to find where to start.
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Since the start of November, Campus Police has recorded four separate instances of misbehavior or troublesome actions. In order for our campus to stay up to date, they are listed here in order chronologically.
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By Kate ZydorStaff WriterDuring their meeting on Oct. 17, the College’s Board of Trustees discussed the upcoming renovation scheduled to take place ...
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Campus Town recently implemented the usage of “Barnacles” or window blockades to its parking regulation process, eliminating towing for parking violations.
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The College’s Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) program held an event highlighting student experiences with mental health on Nov. 16 called “Stigmonologues.” CAPS peer educators hosted and moderated the event.
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Following his semester-long “listening tour,” Interim President Bernstein will soon announce new initiatives designed to ensure the College’s long-term financial sustainability. Ahead of these announcements, Interim Treasurer Richard Schweigert and Interim Associate Vice President Mark Mehler sat down for an interview with The Signal to break down the College’s finances, including its budget, debt, state funding, tuition, and room and board.
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Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) hosted their annual Relay for Life event which raised over $10,000 for the American Cancer Society — an organization dedicated to fighting cancer — on Nov. 5.
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Starting in fall 2025, students at the College enrolled in the elementary education program will only need 30 credits for their content area, according to Tabitha Dell’Angelo, interim dean of the School of Education. This change does not impact secondary education majors.
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On Oct. 25, The Ewing Green Team held a presentation by the stewardship director of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, Dr. Michael Van Clef, on invasive species at the Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing. The Senior Director of Sustainability and Energy Management, Paul Romano, attended the presentation and instantly felt concerned over the deer population on campus.
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As the war continues in the Middle East, students at the College in support of Palestinians are voicing their thoughts and hosting protests on campus. On Oct. 25 and Nov. 8, students supporting the cause marched through the main pathway through campus, between Alumni Grove and the bronze lion statue heading towards Trenton Hall.
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By Ally UhlendorfNews EditorThe College’s branch of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has reached a verbal agreement with the state and college ...
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By Myara GomezStaff WriterThere is a project at the College that is in its beginning phases called Campus as a Living Lab, which aims to use campus spaces ...
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The College will not enact the residency requirement for first-year students next year, Kelly Hennessy. The proposal had received a mixed reaction from students, who were concerned about the economic pressure the requirement would place on commuter students.
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Student Government (SG) held a weekly general body meeting on Oct. 25 to discuss a number of topics, including new clubs becoming recognized student organizations, proposals to improve dining at the College and a heated debate about the responsibilities of the delegate cohort.
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By Jack LomersonCorrespondent The College Union Board (CUB) kicked off a “Stranger Things” inspired latenighter on Oct. 30 from 7-10 p.m. in BSC ...
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By Rachel LeaCorrespondentAs students prepare to register for classes next semester, the School of Science is experiencing a significant faculty turnover. ...
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