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Monday November 17th

Tasnim Oyshi


The College is introducing a new tiered housing plan. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Yellowstone National Park, Oct. 28, 2020)
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OPINION: TCNJ’s new tiered housing rates are too costly

If you live on campus and have yet to look at the recent emails from Residential Education and Housing, it is important that you do so. On Nov. 5, ResEd sent out an email to students with the subject, “Upcoming Housing Changes.” The email discussed three significant updates that we can expect to see next year in the College’s housing plans.

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TV shows have begun to release their seasons in two parts to generate viewership. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Andy Thrasher, Oct. 4, 2007)
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OPINION: Shows need to stop splitting their seasons into parts

The development of streaming services has made watching shows more convenient than it has ever been. No longer do viewers have to rely on only their television screens for entertainment,  be available at a specific time or sit through commercials (although this is changing with streaming platforms adding cheaper plans that include ads). One can simply pay a monthly subscription and they will be able to watch what they want, when they want. 

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Recent political campaigns seem to have embraced social media. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Bret Bostock, Aug. 20, 2019)
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OPINION: Political campaigns have become a form of entertainment

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)
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OPINION: Modern horror movies need more creativity

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)
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OPINION: TCNJ should revamp the Meal Equivalency system

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