It is when I decipher why the song touches me, that I experience liberation from whatever the lyrics remind me of. Liberation comes from gaining the language, through the artist's lyrics, to articulate feelings, and from rediscovering that I am not alone.
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One contributing factor that sets my precedent for the day is fashion, the art of taking ordinary pieces of clothing to create cohesive, tasteful or simple outfits. Whether you dress for comfort or always choose fashion over function, fashion style can say a lot about a person.
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I knew when I first came to the College last year that being a commuter student would involve discipline. I lose over an hour a day of relaxing, doing homework, eating or pretty much anything I could just do if I were staying on campus to drive, so I need to use my time wisely. There were a few things, however, that I hadn’t expected about campus life, and they required a bit of personal adjustment.
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With temperatures from mid to high 90s, it has felt as though the College has found itself in the epicenter of the sun as the campus was trapped in a heat wave. Since conquering the heat wave, I have been consistently telling my roommate how you do not know what it is like to be humbled until you start sweating in places you never knew you could sweat before.
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Most students are encouraged to download the Roar app during their transition into the College. It is advertised as a resource for academics, extracurriculars and community. Unfortunately, because of the way that some folks use the app, what could have been an asset has turned into an irrelevant social-media-like platform.
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Channeling inner girlhood is a liberating feeling. Bringing back the excitement of being younger and being brought back to a simpler time eases the stress of growing up. Reminiscing on a time in our lives with more freedom and endless possibilities, and remembering what we used to dream of and how those experiences crafted the women we are now. Mentally returning to a period of our lives without the restrictions of societal expectations brings a sense of inner peace and temporarily mutes all of the outside pressures of being a woman in today’s world.
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France recently declared a ban on long robes in state schools. While this announcement may seem inconspicuous, the ban is a continuation of France curtailing Muslim women’s rights while secularizing the country. Gabriel Attal, France’s education minister, specifically stated that abayas, long, loose dresses often worn by Muslim women, and kameez, the male equivalent, were no longer allowed in schools, according to AP. According to Attal, these pieces of clothing are in violation of France’s 2004 ban against religious symbols in public schools.
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I have probably watched ‘That 70’s Show’ five or more times, but I will not be watching it again, or its recent 90’s spinoff. It is just too much. There was never anything progressive about it. Any sexual liberation in the show is wholly on the part of the men. ‘That 70’s Show’ paints a similar rape-culture-enforcing picture that many others do. Women do not really mean it when they say no, getting a woman drunk is the same as getting her consent and a certain amount of misogyny is to be expected from men; all women can do is put up with it.
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Do corporations even care about representation in their products? I believe the answer is a resounding no. Disney, despite criticizing Florida governor Ron Desantis for his LGBTQ+ policies, has continued to donate to Republican politicians in Florida. According to a Politico article written by Gary Fineout, “the company gave $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida and $65,000 to a committee that helps elect GOP state senators, led by incoming state Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.”
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I believe the further to the right the GOP goes, the harder it will be for them to win elections. Barring the fact the GOP has not won the popular vote since 2004, it is obvious the American people know what they want. They know the difference between policies that benefit them and culture war issues. Only time will tell for sure how moving further right will affect the Republican Party electorally.
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Coincidentally for me, I implemented both the color I associated with most and the color I thought I should test out for college: yellow and green. Apart from those colors complementing each other nicely, I thought it ironic and fitting how I was bringing my comfort color into such an unknown environment, almost as if I knew that this was something I knew I would need to help me in the upcoming weeks.
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Nutritious vegetarian options on campus are limited and hard to find, but they do exist. After trying out nearly every vegetarian option on campus, I have learned how to eat a healthy and balanced diet while living at the College.
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Colleen Ballinger’s “toxic gossip train” seems to have encaptured not only those accusing her of inappropriate behavior, but now other mainstream media organizations too — that is, according to a recent Vanity Fair magazine story.
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YouTuber Colleen Ballinger landed herself in hot water in recent weeks after allegations of inappropriate behavior towards her underage fans have resurfaced.
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To the Editor: One of the first steps that the new interim president should take is to ask for the resignation of Dr. Foster’s Cabinet and leadership team. They collectively have caused the decline of the College, tarnished its reputation and damaged its long-term future. Removing Dr. Foster is not sufficient if the remainder of the leadership stays. Mark my words that if the top leadership in Student Affairs, Development, Operations and Admissions are not changed, the rapid decline of the College will continue, regardless of who is at the helm. TCNJ Staff Member
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By Corinne Coakley Staff WriterOn March 13, President Joe Biden approved the Willow Project, a massive oil drilling venture in Alaska, run by ConocoPhillips, ...
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By Maia VenutiStaff Writer Since the birth of cinema and the founding of Hollywood, there has always been a strong presence of Jewish people. But have ...
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By Amanda IncalcaterraCorrespondent Since the worldwide isolation due to Covid-19 in 2020, TikTok has become one of the most popular and rapidly growing ...
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By Ally UhlendorfOpinions EditorDear incoming class of 2027, As the spring season kicks into full gear, it’s once again that time of year that college ...
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By Corinne CoakleyStaff WriterAt times, the debate over gun violence and school shootings in the United States can feel far away, however, it all came ...
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