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Misogynistic content circulates online, impacting schools. (Photo courtesy of Pexels) 

OPINION: The US must educate youth on the dangers of misogyny

By Natalia Tomczak | 4:16pm

How far should a society go in order to correct a power imbalance between groups of people? What happens when the side effects of this power imbalance are ignored? On one scale, it is casual; the president of the United States insulted the women’s olympic hockey team, meanwhile the men’s hockey team erupted in laughter at this degradation of achievement by female athletes competing in the same sport. 

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The Main River, the old town and the skyline all in one place. (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Frankfurt: Main character energy?

By Lea Katzer | Feb. 21

Have you ever thought about spending a semester abroad? Germany may not have made it onto your top three list, right? The combination of lederhosen, beer, techno and half-timbered houses is not exactly…enchanting. In the unlikely cases where Germany does find its way onto the list Frankfurt rarely does. For many, it’s either “the airport,” or “that city with bankers.”

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After completing their training at Dream Academy, Katseye became a global sensation, but some think that they could be so much more. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

OPINION: Katseye could be the unstoppable, but only if their labels let them

By AJ Mun | Feb. 21

Beginning way back in 2022, new trainees were brought into talent agencies Hybe and Geffens “pop academy,” a place meant to form the world's next global girl group. The goal of the academy was to take these young women and train them in dance, vocal and stage presence skills, so that they may rise above the competition and take the performance industry by storm.

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The Accessibility Resource Center offers academic accommodations at the College. (Photo by Erin Reilly)

OPINION: ARC can do better

By Sandra Abrantes | Feb. 20

The Accessibility Resource Center at the College offers an opportunity for students with disabilities to receive accommodations in whatever regard they require. This is a necessary resource to have in order to maintain the College’s mission of Division of Excellence to persons with disabilities. ARC does not offer the opportunity and help that it has said to allow, but there is still room to improve and truly offer a fully inclusive and easier process for students struggling.

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Nicki Minaj’s recent alignment with President Donald Trump has left her fans searching for a new queen of rap. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

OPINION: Nicki Minaj's loss in popularity makes room for new rappers to grow

By AJ Mun | Feb. 20

Onika Tanya Miraj-Petty, known famously as Nicki Minaj, has been dubbed by many as the “Queen of Rap” since the early 2010s. Beginning with her debut album “Pink Friday,” Nicki has given audiences unique verses with a level of swagger that showed the world that she is unapologetically herself. While her talent can’t be questioned, her character has always put fans in a strange position.

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Students should not be having finals scheduled for the same time or multiple exams scheduled back to back. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dennis Sylvester Hurd, July 29, 2006)

OPINION: Final exams are often scheduled poorly at TCNJ

By Tasnim Oyshi | Dec. 4

Finals season is a time that many students associate with stress. All that they have learned throughout their courses during the semester culminates into big exams at the end, which count for at least 15% of their grade at the College. This puts a lot of pressure on students to do well in their finals.

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Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has proposed the possibility of an artificial intelligence utopia. (Photo Courtesy of the Joe Rogan Experience)

OPINION: The AI Utopia is a Myth

By Jack Salaki | Nov. 23

Elon Musk has painted a bold vision of the future: a world where artificial intelligence and robotics make work optional and money irrelevant. According to the billionaire businessman, we will eventually live in an AI operated utopia. He first floated this idea on Joe Rogan's podcast a few weeks ago. He also returned to it at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Nov. 19. 

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There has been an increasing number of biopics being released, particularly within the last few years. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Jsesma, Sept. 30, 2022)

OPINION: There are too many biopics coming out

By Tasnim Oyshi | Nov. 21

The teaser trailer for “Michael” was posted on the YouTube channel for Lionsgate Movies on Nov. 6. As of mid-November, the little over a minute-long video has amassed about 14 million views. This biopic about Michael Jackson will feature his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the widely recognized “King of Pop” and it will be released in theaters on April 24, 2026.

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The College is introducing a new tiered housing plan. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Yellowstone National Park, Oct. 28, 2020)

OPINION: TCNJ’s new tiered housing rates are too costly

By Tasnim Oyshi | Nov. 15

If you live on campus and have yet to look at the recent emails from Residential Education and Housing, it is important that you do so. On Nov. 5, ResEd sent out an email to students with the subject, “Upcoming Housing Changes.” The email discussed three significant updates that we can expect to see next year in the College’s housing plans.

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TV shows have begun to release their seasons in two parts to generate viewership. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Andy Thrasher, Oct. 4, 2007)

OPINION: Shows need to stop splitting their seasons into parts

By Tasnim Oyshi | Nov. 11

The development of streaming services has made watching shows more convenient than it has ever been. No longer do viewers have to rely on only their television screens for entertainment,  be available at a specific time or sit through commercials (although this is changing with streaming platforms adding cheaper plans that include ads). One can simply pay a monthly subscription and they will be able to watch what they want, when they want. 

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