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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s, D-NJ, indictment is not the first political embarrassment New Jersey has faced, and it likely will not be the last (Photo courtesy of Flickr / “190204-Z-AL508-1191” by the New Jersey National Guard. February 5, 2019).

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NJ politics has a long history of corruption, and ignoring it is hypocritical and embarrassing

By Mike Sherr | Sep. 25

As a political science major, I have learned a lot about civics, the role of government and the importance of independent election agencies. I could confidently say I am rather educated on politics and the American political system. I therefore can not stay quiet about the continuous, embarrassing circus that is New Jersey politics.

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Get to know Interim President Bernstein

By Matthew Kaufman and Mike Sherr | Sep. 21

The job of a college president can sometimes be difficult, overwhelming and full of long meetings, but Bernstein said that the students of the College keep him grounded.

(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator)

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On-campus students experience overheating, some seek medical attention

By Mike Sherr | Sep. 13

By Mike SherrEditor-in-ChiefA number of on-campus residents sought medical attention last week after being impacted by high temperatures in dorms. With ...

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Reclaiming 138 years of our newspaper

By Mike Sherr | Sep. 8

In December 1885, students at the New Jersey State Normal School published the first edition of this publication. The editorial board of that long ago version of The Signal dedicated the organization to “all rights and the highest interests of those whom we would represent.” Basically a fancy way of saying students. Those editors also wanted the publication to be thought of “as a Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance,” which is a reference to Don Quixote apparently. I never read the book so the reference is wasted on me but the words sound pretty which is good enough.

Rider faced a 16% decrease in revenues, or about $20 million since 2020, according to NJ Advance Media. Rider’s President announced staff layoffs and possible program endings (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “The Franklin Moore Library” by David Keddie. May 14, 2016).

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Nearby Rider University lays off staff, signals budget cuts with financial problems looming

By Mike Sherr | Aug. 9

In a June 27 announcement to faculty and staff, Rider University President Gregory Dell’Omo announced that the private university eliminated 20 staff positions and laid off eight working staff members. The meeting, covered by The Rider News, is not the first of its kind to announce such dire news.

The cost of tuition as well as mandatory fees has increased about 25% since the 2012-2013 academic year, with 4% of that increase from just this year (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator).

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Board approves tuition increase at end of year meeting

By Mike Sherr | Jul. 14

On June 27, the Board of Trustees met in the Brower Student Center with no Zoom option available. Amongst a long list of business discussed, the group voted to increase student tuition as well as room and board fees.

Former Stony Brook Interim President Michael Bernstein in 2019 addressing students about the state of the university (Courtesy of Emma Harris / The Statesman).

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Search for an interim: A look at Bernstein’s work in higher education

By Mike Sherr | Jun. 13

The Board of Trustees hosted two open campus fora for both candidates for interim president, where members of the campus community could hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions.

Slippery Rock University President William Behre (right) talking to former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (left) in 2019 (Courtesy of Flickr / “Gov. Wolf Joins Slippery Rock University in Fight Against Campus Sexual Assault” by Governor Tom Wolf. Sept. 4, 2019.)

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Search for an interim: An exploration of Behre’s complicated history in higher education

By Mike Sherr , Matthew Kaufman , Tori Gladstone and Tristan Weisenbach | Jun. 13

The Board of Trustees hosted two open campus fora for both candidates for interim president, where members of the campus community could hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions.

(Photo courtesy Elizabeth Gladstone / Photo editor).

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Obtained documents raise questions over Foster’s announcement to step down

By Mike Sherr and Victoria Gladstone | May. 1

President Kathryn Foster stunned the campus community last month when she announced that she would be stepping down as president in June. The surprise announcement raised questions about what prompted the decision, which comes at a time when the College is implementing changes and is facing rising financial concerns.

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).

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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 ...

Serving the College since 1885

Mike Sherr

NJ politics has a long history of corruption, and ignoring it is hypocritical and embarrassing

Get to know Interim President Bernstein

On-campus students experience overheating, some seek medical attention

Reclaiming 138 years of our newspaper

Nearby Rider University lays off staff, signals budget cuts with financial problems looming

Board approves tuition increase at end of year meeting

Search for an interim: A look at Bernstein’s work in higher education

Search for an interim: An exploration of Behre’s complicated history in higher education

Obtained documents raise questions over Foster’s announcement to step down

OPINION: Where’s the College’s voice?

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