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Commuter waiting in a subway station (Photo courtesy of Pexels  / Reelssman)

OPINION: Commuters don’t get the full college experience unless they are willing to put in extra effort

For many students, the college experience includes dorm rooms, late-night study sessions and having a newfound freedom away from home. But for commuters, students who travel to and from campus every day, life becomes a different balancing act — one that consists of gas stations, late-night car rides and a lingering feeling of “do I belong here?”

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Consumer culture urges customers to spend money on Labubus. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Jonathan Cutrer, June 9, 2021)

OPINION: Labubus are the epitome of consumerism

Collecting is a hobby that has been enjoyed by many for ages. The fun in this activity lies in its versatility, as it can involve virtually anything. Whether you harbor a passion for pens, coins or even spoons, everyone is familiar with the concept of gathering various items of the same type and keeping them as a way to cherish them. This is a fairly innocent pastime that can prove to be gratifying for those who partake in it. The problem, of course, begins when money gets involved.

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Watching cartoons can be a great form of stress relief for adults. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Nenad Stojkovic, April 26, 2021)

OPINION: There is no such thing as being ‘too old’ for cartoons

Most of us have grown up watching cartoons as children. Whether it was “SpongeBob” or “Peppa Pig,” we’re familiar with at least one animated show that was popular when we were kids. At a certain point, many grow out of this stage of their life and the form of entertainment they consume changes as they age. This is not the case for everyone, however.

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Silencing journalists directly breaches freedom of speech. (Illustration by Brooke Zevon)

OPINION: Silencing reporters is hypocritical

The removal of Kimmel and Colbert from the air isn’t just a blow to late-night television, it is a warning to free speech in journalism. Whether you agree with what these hosts have said or not, these are journalists whose job it is to speak their mind, challenge power and spark conversation. Silencing them is quite literally the opposite of what freedom of the press stands for. 

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Die hard fans should have the chance to get tickets before resellers. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)

OPINION: There should be limits to who gets concert presale

With several sold-out venues for Ariana Grande's mini Eternal Sunshine tour, superfans around the country are left heartbroken without tickets. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Grande’s United States presale began on Ticketmaster, leaving millions of fans to fight in the war for seats at the venue. 

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Too much of the same type of content can bore audiences. (Photo courtesy of Pexels  / Tima Miroshnichenko)

OPINION: Oversaturation murders quality media

Too much of a good thing is bad. This is a sentiment that has been around for millions of years. Consume things, whether it is food, literature, or media, in moderation. When it comes to the entertainment field today, however, it seems we no longer care about following such a warning.

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Conan Gray deserves more roses than he currently gets as a songwriting powerhouse. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)

OPINION: Conan Gray should have more acclaim

In light of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, it is all too common to see another pop star rise from the ashes of their TikTok trend takeoff. It seems as if everywhere you look, someone has finally gotten their “big break” and is now opening for Taylor Swift or performing after Sabrina Carpenter. While female pop stars come and go with relevance, male pop stars seem to be an all too rare occurrence, and Conan Gray has seemed to slip under the mainstream radar.

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“Caught Stealing” stars Austin Butler, Vincent D’Onofrio and Liev Schreiber. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Caught Stealing: The newest installment in Darren Aronofsky’s filmography

After a three-year break from directing, Darren Aronofsky has returned to the silver screen with his new feature crime thriller “Caught Stealing” starring Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Vincent D’Onofrio and Liev Schreiber. “Caught Stealing” details the odyssey of a young bartender and former baseball player, Hank Thompson, who’s down on his luck and gets drawn into a conspiracy way bigger than him.

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The level of care needed to raise hermit crabs is often underestimated. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

OPINION: Selling hermit crabs is inhumane

Have you ever gone to the beach or boardwalk and begged your parents to get you a hermit crab, only for it to die within the week? Maybe they warned you, saying “no, they aren’t worth the money,” or “OK, but just remember not to get too attached.” Both of which are wrong to say.

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The Trenton Farmers Market houses nearly 40 vendors. (Photo by Ashley Peng)

OPINION: Review of the Trenton Farmers Market, a local food haven

Beginning on Thursday mornings, drivers pull into the parking lot of the over 80-year-old Trenton Farmers Market. Inside of the market, there’s a familiar scene of people browsing, buying or eating the products from nearly 40 different vendors housed in the market. One can find everything from farm fresh produce to baked goods and takeaway meals.

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Diversity and inclusion is more important now than ever, yet Disney was more inclusive in the 90s than in 2025. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

OPINION: Disney was more inclusive when it wasn't trying to be

With the recent release of the live action adaptation of “Snow White” starring Rachel Zegler, Disney has once again faced backlash over its decision-making skills. Now, don't get me wrong; Zegler deserves her flowers, as she is one of the brightest rising stars I see in the constellation of new-gen actors.  That being said, this movie was definitely doomed from the minute it reached the storyboard stage.

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The Signal’s bi-weekly advice column provides feedback to anonymous questions submitted via our advice form. While The Lioness is always here to give advice, students seeking immediate help should contact their healthcare provider or emergency services. (Illustration by Sky Stewart)

Dear Lioness: I need help with…

The Signal’s bi-weekly advice column provides feedback to anonymous questions submitted via our advice form. While The Lioness is always here to give advice, students seeking immediate help should contact their healthcare provider or emergency services.

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