The approval of the Willow Project is not only a detrimental decision for the planet, but also a betrayal of Biden’s voters. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / “Global Climate Change Strike” by Markus Spiske. March 29, 2022).

OPINION: The Willow Project is a climate betrayal

By Corinne Coakley | May. 1

By Corinne Coakley Staff WriterOn March 13, President Joe Biden approved the Willow Project, a massive oil drilling venture in Alaska, run by ConocoPhillips, ...

The birth of Hollywood happened to coincide with a period in time in which, unsurprisingly, Jews were being ousted from their professions for their religion (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Hollywood” by Shinya Suzuki. Oct. 6, 2014).

OPINION: A brief, complicated history of Jews in Hollywood

By Maia Venuti | Apr. 16

As TikTok gained more popularity, it was slowly becoming a way for users to show the newest trends and persuade people to buy them. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Macy's Shopping Bag Black Friday 2021” by Anthony Quintano. Nov. 26, 2021).

OPINION: Trendy or wasteful? The rapid rise of influencers causes overconsumption

By Amanda Incalcaterra | Apr. 16

Entering college can be an extremely scary yet exciting time, and it's important to remember that everything is all part of the process. (Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie / Staff Photographer).

OPINION: A letter to incoming freshman

By Ally Uhlendorf | Apr. 12

Gun violence in schools becomes more and more of a prevalent issue each year, making it harder to feel any sort of comfort or safety in schools. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ National School Walkout against gun violence by Fibonacci Blue. April 20, 2018).

OPINION: The ancient’s role in solving 21st century problems

By Corinne Coakley | Apr. 12

Over half of the U.S. states have banned TikTok from state-issued government devices. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “TikTok” by Solen Feyissa. Aug. 1, 2020).

OPINION: Banning TikTok limits expression and free speech

By Ally Uhlendorf | Apr. 7

With recent threats to New Jersey Universities still looming, the College remains silent and instead chooses to not face the issue (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Megaphone” by Mark Morgan. November 29, 2010).

OPINION: Where’s the College’s voice?

By Mike Sherr | Apr. 6

By Mike SherrManaging Editor A lot happens at the College. Every day thousands of students attend classes, eat food on campus and fall asleep in the College’s ...

15 states restrict access to abortion pills, including Arizona, Indiana, and North Carolina. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Abortion pills” by VAIaSiurua. May 29, 2020).

OPINION: New Abortion Pill Bans: Faith or Greed?

By Corinne Coakley | Apr. 5

By Corinne CoakleyStaff WriterOn Friday, March 17, Mark Gordon, the Republican governor of Wyoming, passed a law that bans the use of abortion pills in ...

For a meal plan that costs over $2,000, more inclusive options should be available to provide students the freedom to enjoy their daily meals without any struggle. (Photo Courtesy of Shane Gillespie / Staff Photographer).

OPINION: It’s hard being a vegetarian in Eickhoff

By Corinne Coakley | Mar. 27

By Corinne CoakleyStaff WriterThe College’s Dining Services received an A+ on their “Vegan Report Card,” however, I’d give it something closer ...

With the new open spot in Campus Town, it’s the perfect opportunity to put in a pizza or bagel joint. (Photo courtesy of Nita Kinatukara/Staff Photographer)

OPINION: Put the ‘Jersey’ back in the College, Campus Town needs a pizza or bagel place

By Cristina Collins | Mar. 22

By Cristina CollinsCorrespondent It’s THE College of New Jersey. While not the largest and most known college in New Jersey, the College is a more accurate ...

(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Photo Editor)

OPINION: Sophomores deserve better quality housing

By Ally Uhlendorf | Mar. 8

By Ally UhlendorfOpinions EditorOn Feb. 27, at approximately 10:15 a.m., I woke up to over 200 texts from my friends about housing selection for next ...

(Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Ron DeSantis” by Gage Skidmore. July 22, 2022).

OPINION: The real 21st century censors

By Corinne Coakley | Mar. 3

By Corinne Coakley CorrespondentOn Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month, the College Board released its revised AP African American studies course.The ...

With the rise in representation surrounding mental health subjects, the topic is seeming to be glorified in the media. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / “Fixing You” by Truthout.org. January 12, 2012).

OPINION: Romanticizing mental health issues lessens the seriousness surrounding them

By Jasmine Fleming | Feb. 21

Social media acts as a platform to spread awareness about mental health issues, but at what point does it cross the line into erasing the true severity behind them?

Petras and Smith made history at the 65th Grammy Awards for the LGBTQ+ community. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / SER Communicación, Nov. 8, 2019)

OPINION: Sam Smith at the Grammys: Fears of Satanism or Homophobia?

By Corinne Coakley | Feb. 19

Controversy sparked when artists Sam Smith and Kim Petras took the 65th Grammy stage by storm in "devilish" attire.

Many artists have fallen under the trap of "cancel culture," and have become topics of debate as to whether it is possible to separate the art from the artist. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Spotify” by Focal Foto. January 25, 2023).

OPINION: Yes, we can separate the art from the artist

By Amanda Incalcaterra | Feb. 9

Separating the art from the artist has been a popular debate for decades, and with the idea of “cancel culture,” it has become an even hotter topic.

With the rise of online dating apps, traditional romance has taken a turn in a different, more virtual direction (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Tinder App” by Focal Foto. June 16, 2022).

OPINION: The reality of online dating

By Corinne Coakley | Feb. 8

With the increase in online dating use, people are now holding the possibility of true love right in their pockets.

Shein, one of the most popular online clothing retailers, gained most of its fame through social media, specifically TikTok (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “SHEIN TOKYO” by Dick Thomas Johnson. Nov. 13, 2022).

OPINION: Ditch the fast-fashion, embrace sustainability

Feb. 2

As of 2022, Shein has over 74.7 million users worldwide feeding into the pandemic of the fast-fashion industry.

On Jan. 19, prosecutors announced that Baldwin is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter, along with the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “Alec Baldwin” by Gage Skidmore. July 21, 2016).

OPINION: Charges are extreme for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting

By Ally Uhlendorf | Jan. 31

Actor Alec Baldwin, 64, was wrongfully prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter in regards to the tragic 'Rust' incident.

OPINION: A Debate of the Ethics of True Crime

By Maia Venuti | Dec. 19

There have always been debates about the ethics of the true crime genre, such as whether it is appropriate to talk about certain cases. Since the release of “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” on Netflix, this discussion has become much more widespread.

(Photo courtesy of Pexels/ “United States Capitol” by Ramaz Bluashvili)

OPINION: American democracy: Why it is under threat, what we can do to save it

Nov. 16

Democracy, by nature, has been and always will be fragile, seemingly ready to break at any moment. The same foundation of democracy that results in its fragility is what makes this system the fairest and most just form of government. What I’m talking about is freedom. The freedom to be who you want to be, to achieve the things you set your mind to, and to have control over your own life and the legislation that affects your life.