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GIBSON: Problematic people still create good art

Lena Waithe joins U. for GAYpril opening ceremonies

GIBSON: Students should demand high standards for next RUSA president

GIBSON: University core curriculum is most likely necessary evil

GIBSON: New publication may have wrong intentions

GIBSON: West Ham’s upswing will hopefully keep up

Dia de los Meurtos adds cultural context to U.S. Halloween

Prepare your sugar skulls, fragrant marigold flowers and most delightful candies because this year’s Day of the Dead is upon us.Oct 30 2017

Leave the library grind, find a more creative study spot this exam season

The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella reveals new sound with same emotional authenticity

The Front Bottoms, New Jersey’s most popular folk-punk band, released its fourth, full-length album on Friday, Oct.Oct 13 2017

Clothesline Project creates culture of support on campus

Today, Voorhees Mall is being transformed into a visual representation of the community of interpersonal-violence survivors at Rutgers with the Clothesline Project.Sep 14 2017

Local DJs spin attention toward Hurricane Harvey victims

This Saturday, Hub City’s DJ-Producer collective will extend its "neighborly watch" to the victims of Hurricane Harvey with a benefit show at NJ Skateshop. Neighborhood Watch, the only music showcase series that partners with local businesses in New Brunswick, will be partnering with Boards for Bros at this Saturday’s free show. They will be collecting cash donations and used skateboarding gear to send to Southside Skatepark in Houston, Texas. “Boards for Bros is an organization that gets skateboards that are damaged or broken, fixes those skateboards, refurbishes them and then gives them to inner-city and urban areas,” said Derrick Braxton, a Neighborhood Watch co-organizer.Sep 8 2017

New ‘disruption policy’ will change how students protest

After a semester of demonstrations, marches and protests that drew national attention to the Rutgers campus, the University has updated its demonstration policy. The eruption of free expression since the inauguration of President Donald J.Sep 7 2017

Indie rock group VANT moves Gov Ball crowd with their politically charged music

New York — Kicking off Day Two of Governors Ball, VANT took the to the main stage with full force.Jun 5 2017

Indie rock group VANT moves Gov Ball crowd with their politically charged music

Childish Gambino performs this year's only show, announces last Gambino album

Childish Gambino did not just perform on the Honda Stage to headline the second night of Governors Ball 2017.Jun 4 2017

Early performances from Governors Ball Day 1 set mood for summer festival, excite crowds

Navigate music festival culture for most fulfilling concert experience

Sun in the sky, wind in your flower crown and tapestry below you while music surrounds you on all sides, you’re at a music festival.Apr 27 2017

Gov Ball has ‘No Problem’ stacking this year’s lineup

Gov Ball has ‘No Problem’ stacking this year’s lineup

Classes are coming to an end, the sun is coming out, new albums are being released, and for those of us on the Eats Coast those are all signs that point to summer music festival Governors Ball. The outdoor music festival on Randall’s Island in New York City will be sounding a carefully curated blend of beats, genres and vibes in high-octane, high-volume three-day event.Apr 21 2017

ON THE FRONT LINES: Rutgers’ music, art scene inspires essence of Hub City

Baauer brings energy to new heights at 'Beats on the Banks'

Learn, celebrate, gallop into Gaypril with guide to events

Old Bay brings taste of New Orleans culture to Rutgers for Mardi Gras

On Fat Tuesday, Old Bay restaurant brought a taste of a traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration to the Banks.Mar 2 2017

Former Guerrilla Girls share secrets behind their masks

OnMonday night, two of the original feminist art world activists took off their masks to share with a packed auditorium the work of the Guerrilla Girls. The Guerrilla Girls is a collective that started in 1985 in New York City focused on being the “conscious of the art world,” bringing to light the injustices regarding diversity and inclusion. The women that banded together after an exhibit of contemporary artists at the Museum of Modern Art failed to show an adequate number of female artists and artists of color. Being artists themselves, they kept their identities a secret to protect their own careers and took on the names of deceased female artists (keeping their memories alive as well). Alice Neel (1900-1984) and Hannah Höch (1889-1978) graced the Zimmerli Museum last Monday.Mar 2 2017

Body positivity takes full form with 'Pretty Big' performance

Rutgers contributed to the Body Positivity Movement by hosting a performance by the explosive dance troupe Pretty Big Movement, who embrace inclusivity and self-acceptance. Sponsored by the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE) last Monday night at the Douglass Student Center, Pretty Big Movement performed to hip-hop and ethnic music for a crowd eager to experience first-hand their collective confidence and self-love.Feb 16 2017

Taqueria La Rosita serves up authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine

With the plethora of restaurants on Easton Avenue and George Street, it’s not as tempting as it should be to wonder a little further into New Brunswick when you’re looking for a bite to eat.Feb 15 2017

“Action at a Distance” MFA thesis show demands to be felt by visitors

In the center of Downtown New Brunswick rests the heartbeat of the visual arts programs at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, and twice a semester the Rutgers Civic Square Building utilizes its gallery space to pump out its graduating class’s MFA Thesis Show exhibition. This year the white-walled, open spaces were transformed by Mason Gross graduate students Ryan Chin, Jamie Williams, Ali Osborn, Ben Weathers, Julia Hickey, Bryan Volta and Sam Ashford. With paintings, drawings, mixed-media compositions and performance art pieces, the artists’ works came together to create the “Action at a Distance” exhibition that opened last weekend and will run until Feb.Feb 3 2017

It's After 5, time to shake up Hub City's music scene

It's After 5, time to shake up Hub City's music scene

Two generations ago, in the early days of the New Brunswick music scene, there was The After 5 nightclub near to where today’s Public Safety Building is, on Commercial Avenue.Jan 27 2017

Never miss your coffee fix, no matter where you are on campus

Caffeine is a main food group for college students, and on a campus that spans two cities, there are a plethora of options.Jan 25 2017

Hidden Grounds breaks down what makes good coffee in latte art class

Dim lights, a vinyl record playing in the background and the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, Hidden Grounds proves itself as being more than just your local coffee house — this time with a latte art class.Jan 24 2017

Hidden Grounds breaks down what makes good coffee in latte art class

dolly has fans 'tense' waiting for its LP release and tour

dolly has fans 'tense' waiting for its LP release and tour

New Brunswick basement-product dollys headlined Asbury Park’s intimate Lakehouse Studios show Wednesday night on one of its last shows in New Jersey before its spring tour begins.Jan 20 2017

New Brunswick band halcionne breaks the basement show barriers

The girl-powered pop band Halcionne didn’t set out to challenge the well-established New Brunswick basement show scene.Jan 20 2017

Move over chocolate, vegan candy is coming through

My fellow vegans have no fear this Halloween! Have your sweet-tooth cravings soothed by the many options of vegan sweets available this holiday.Oct 28 2016

Move to reduce your carbon footprint with 4 small steps

The Garden State has seen bizarrely, summer-like temperatures this week, and although many of us on the Banks have enjoyed the break from the usual autumn chill, it definitely comes at price.Oct 21 2016

Corefest helps New Brunswick-based bands get noticed

Corefest, the annual music festival hosted by 90.3 The Core, transformed the Cook Campus Center’s multipurpose room into every independent basement show-playing band in New Brunswick’s dream venue. Like Cinderella’s Ball, Corefest is an opportunity for bands that typically only play intimate shows in basements around Rutgers, to get on a real stage and play for a large audience. Any given weekend in New Brunswick, there are students who morph into our favorite local musicians — playing rock or jazz or pop-punk shows, and once every year we get to cheer for them above ground thanks to 90.3 The Core. “New Brunswick has a very vibrant local music scene, especially in terms of indie music, and indie-rock,” Business Director and DJ Matt Tomasello said.Apr 7 2016

Budget-friendly places to buy swim suits during spring break

Spring Break is upon us after an exceedingly long and dull winter in New Jersey! And although the Jersey Shore water may be too cold for us — despite the beautiful 70-degree days we’ve had this week — it’s never too early to start picking out your swimsuit.Mar 10 2016

Budget-friendly places to buy swim suits during spring break

90.3 Corefest rocks College Avenue Student Center

5 Easy reads to get you back into reading

As college students, we often have great pieces of literary mastery that peak our interests. Unfortunately, time and discipline are scarce commodities in the college community.Mar 2 2016

5 Easy reads to get you back into reading

B-boying club helps students 'break' into style of dance

RU Breaks is bringing workshops to University students to teach the synthesis of break dancing and creativity. “The beauty of expression in dancing is something you really can’t describe," said Daniel Paik, a School of Engineering sophomore and club leader.Feb 22 2016

Rutgers students debate benefits, issues with political correctness

Rutgers participates in 'Not Anymore' sexual awareness campaign

Open nights at Rutgers astronomical observatory incite interest in solar system

Students discuss impact of construction projects

Rutgers has been no stranger to ribbon-cutting ceremonies this year, with several new projects in progress across all five campuses.Nov 12 2015

‘Catching Babies’ represents different narrative of women’s healthcare, childbirth

Rutgers students pack 22,080 meals for hungry families

More than one million people in New Jersey lived in food-insecure households in 2012, according to Feeding America and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. On Monday night, students gathered from 7:30 p.m.Nov 4 2015

Hidden Grounds serves to join local community

The Hidden Grounds coffee shop on Easton Avenue has been part of the New Brunswick community for more than two years.Oct 29 2015

Malaysian singer-songwriter performs intimate show at Rutgers

Last Friday, Yuna, a singer-song writer from Malaysia, performed an intimate show at Livingston Hall.Oct 26 2015

Adjunct professors advocate for respect

Adjunct professors are "all about equal pay for equal work,” said John Castella, vice president of the American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) at Rutgers. The AAUP-AFT organization has placed bright red signs around campus that read "Respect Part Time Lecturers," and members have attended numerous protests this year in the hopes of earning a more equitable salary. More than one-third of classes at Rutgers are taught by part-time lecturers in all areas and disciplines.Oct 23 2015

International journalist joins Journalism and Media Studies faculty

Rutgers Recreation explains how even busiest students can incorporate exercise into schedules

So you have classes to attend, office hours to visit, papers to write and club meetings to attend.Oct 16 2015

U. shows political engagement at Democratic debate

In one night, Bernie Sanders said the American people were tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton's "damn emails," and Martin O'Malley said his proudest enemy is the National Rifle Association. Through the first three-hour Democratic debate that aired on CNN and was hosted by Anderson Cooper on the evening of Oct.Oct 14 2015

Graduate professor receives international award

U. Prepares for G.O.Y.A. Literacy Walk

Lace up your sneakers and bundle up your heavy coats because on October 17th the G.O.Y.A. Project is hosting their 14th Annual Literacy Walk. The Literacy Walk, through monetary and school supplies donations, is going to bring books and school supplies to the Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone and Rutgers’ hometown, New Brunswick, according to their Facebook page.Oct 5 2015

U. Pinks Out to Support Planned Parenthood

Let’s talk about sex. More specifically, let’s talk about what Christina Thumann, School of Arts and Sciences junior, called, the “problems, misconceptions and misunderstanding” our community holds on the topic. RU Choice: Vox, a student organization that works with students and Planned Parenthood to start a dialogue about sex and sex education, brought Pink Out (or #PinkOut on social media) to Rutgers this Tuesday.Sep 30 2015

Rutgers' 'One' chapter shares national campaign for sustainability

The evening began by transporting students “Under ‘One’ Sky”: The Douglass Student Center was dim and the walls were lined with white, decorative lights that resembled stars. The Rutgers’ chapter of a national initiative for sustainable policy called "One," hosted an information session on Wednesday night. Student leader, Lakshmi Kalluri, a School of Management and Labor Relations junior, hosted the evening.Sep 25 2015

Rutgers students introduced to "Not Anymore" sexual assault awareness, education initiative

Forget everything you know about sexual assault on campus: who it happens to, where it happens and who the perpetrators are.Sep 22 2015

Rutgers restarts Native American Cultural Center after 9-year hiatus

“Jersey Roots, Global Reach” takes on a tangible meaning when flipping through the brochures of Cultural Associations and Welcome Centers on campus.Sep 21 2015