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Recent political campaigns seem to have embraced social media. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Bret Bostock, Aug. 20, 2019)

OPINION: Political campaigns have become a form of entertainment

By Tasnim Oyshi | Oct. 29

With the New Jersey gubernatorial election and the New York City mayoral election coming up on Nov. 4, you might have seen clips on TikTok or Instagram from debates or even political advertisements that criticize specific candidates. Whether it’s Zohran Mamdani being questioned about legally purchasing marijuana or the “High Tax Jack” ads, my feed has been filled with memes, ads and edited clips from the campaigns for the past few days.

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The most popular horror films nowadays are too reliant on jumpscares. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / James Watt, Aug. 20, 2020)

OPINION: Modern horror movies need more creativity

By Tasnim Oyshi | Oct. 29

If you’re a horror fanatic, October might be your favorite month. After all, it is the perfect time for settling down with a blanket and snacks, turning the lights off and putting on horror movies to enjoy at nighttime. At some point in your viewing, however, you might come to the conclusion that most of the horror films that have come out in the past two decades or so follow a specific formula.

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There are too many limitations on Meal Equivalency swipes. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Tomwsulcer, April 17, 2013)

OPINION: TCNJ should revamp the Meal Equivalency system

By Tasnim Oyshi | Oct. 22

If you have a meal plan at the College, you are likely familiar with the concept of Meal Equivalency swipes. Considering the complexity of the meal plans, it can be hard to truly understand it, no matter how many times it’s explained to you, until you actually start using your meal swipes, Flex Points or Meal Equivalency swipes at their particular, designated times. 

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The Four Musketeers (left-to-right: Pete, Ray, Olsen and Art) serve as the film’s main characters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

OPINION: ‘The Long Walk’ deserves Oscars praise and your attention

By Michael McKee | Oct. 22

With the year coming to an end and critically acclaimed films such as “Sinners”, "Caught Stealing” and “One Battle After Another” gaining attention as shoe-ins for Oscar nominations and possibly even wins, there is one film that has sadly gone under the radar. That film is “The Long Walk,” which was released on Sept. 12 and directed by Francis Lawrence, adapting the 1979 Stephen King novel of the same name.

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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

By Gloria Vittadello | Oct. 11

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

By Tasnim Oyshi | Oct. 11

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

By Tasnim Oyshi | Oct. 11

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

By Ally Uhlendorf | Sep. 23

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

By AJ Mun | Sep. 19

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

By Tasnim Oyshi | Sep. 19

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

By AJ Mun | Sep. 18

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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