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Greene Street consignment entrance in Lambertville, New Jersey (Photo by Parisa Burton).

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Addressing clothing waste in New Jersey: Sustainable spotlight on Greene Street consignment

By Parisa Burton | May. 8

One of the state’s standout second-hand stores is Greene Street consignment, comprising eight stores scattered across New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. Like many such businesses, Greene Street is not just a sustainable shopping alternative. It is a community center of sorts, demonstrating ways that consignment shops can make a broad impact that goes beyond the environment.

Best Buddy President Elizabeth Mancini and two Best Buddy members (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Mancini).

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TCNJ hosts Best Buddies Friendship Walk to foster inclusion on campus

By Parisa Burton | May. 3

Best Buddies joined 50,000 people worldwide in the Friendship Walk on April 28.

Students participating in interactive belly dance performance (Photo courtesy of Parisa Burton).

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TCNJ MENAA’s first ever Bazaar spreads cultural awareness to campus

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 29

The College’s Middle Eastern and North African Association (MENAA), which was officially recognized on Feb. 22 of last year, held its first ever Bazaar event on April 16.

Students planting in one of two tilled plots located behind the soccer field and Decker Hall (Photo courtesy of Parisa Burton).

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TCNJ holds its second planting event in efforts to increase biodiversity on campus

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 19

The College’s new native wildflower meadow initiative marked its beginning stages on April 10 as environmental enthusiasts came together to take part in the Planting Party.

The College’s Mayo Business Plan Competition completed its final round on March 27, with Golden Connections taking home the grand prize of $30,000 (Photo courtesy of Emma Routé).

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Golden Connections takes home $30,000 in the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 4

The College’s Mayo Business Plan Competition completed its final round on March 27, with Golden Connections taking home the grand prize of $30,000.

AI should always be supplemented with human modification and creativity. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Max Gruber, July 6, 2021)

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OPINION: AI presents a threat to the fields of journalism, art and photography

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 4

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and challenges for creative fields like journalism, photography and art. While AI can promote efficiency through streamlined processes and increased productivity, it can also raise concerns about authenticity and intellectual property rights.

One of two tilled plots ready for planting, located behind the soccer field and Decker Hall (Photo by Hanna Stuzman).

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Balancing Beauty and Biodiversity: TCNJ's new native wildflower meadow

By Parisa Burton | Mar. 27

The meadow, which will be located behind the soccer field and Decker Hall, will feature native wildflowers that support pollination and local wildlife as well as reduce carbon emissions.

The College’s BSU Black Business Pop-Up Shop shines light on local talent during Black History Month (Photo by Parisa Burton / Staff Writer).

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TCNJ’s Black Student Union welcomes its third annual Black Business Pop-Up Shop

By Parisa Burton | Mar. 6

The Black Student Union held its third annual Black Business Pop-Up Shop event on Feb. 28. 23 vendors populated the Brower Student Center, attracting students to browse their unique offerings.

Aria Chalileh and Kate Zydor are the co-founders of Mental Health Mondays (Photo courtesy of Alexa Giacoio).

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Student Government introduces Mental Health Mondays

By Parisa Burton | Feb. 28

Two students from Student Government are giving back to the College community with a new initiative called Mental Health Mondays, where they craft TCNJ-themed positivity bracelets to hand out to students.