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Nohman Sohail

Nohman Sohail is a sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences majoring in economics and political science. His column, "Nohman's Nuances," runs on alternate Tuesdays.

SOHAIL: Erosion of establishment clause should concern you

The First Amendment states that "Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise." These words form the Establishment Clause, an integral part of the First Amendment of the Constitution and the basis for ensuring government impartiality toward religions, which is fading before our eyes.Apr 12

SOHAIL: Bleak Friday — Black Friday is losing its novelty fast

This Black Friday, I bought a coffee machine. Dec 6 2023

SOHAIL: 'Resume boosters' are harmful

Two weeks ago, I stopped by the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus for a break between classes. Before entering, I noticed what seemed to be a student activist organization building a stand complete with masks, flags, microphones and tablecloths. After eating two slices of pizza and a brownie, which took me around 30 minutes, I left the same way I had entered to find the exact same organization already deconstructing its stand.Nov 22 2023

SOHAIL: Rutgers is robbing you

You are a second-year student living on campus. Last semester, you used a meal swipe within your 210 minimum plan that took approximately $13 out of your pocket for unlimited food at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. After a lecture, you then board an LX to Livingston campus to use a meal swipe for $12 worth of food at Henry's Diner.Nov 8 2023

SOHAIL: Do your research before posting about Israel-Hamas War

For the past week, I have been observing Rutgers students' reactions to the developing conflict in Israel and Gaza. There have been several impressive efforts to organize and protest the war, usually through the condemnation of the Israeli government or Hamas, but a dangerous, secondhand notion often accompanies this: It is an act of cowardice to not immediately cling to a side before even knowing all of the facts.Oct 25 2023

SOHAIL: 'Information Age' is not all it is cracked up to be

Since the mid-20th century, there has been an exponential advancement in technology and the democratization of information that has undoubtedly changed how we live and communicate. These advancements — particularly in the internet and artificial intelligence sector — have created an era of unprecedented connectivity and collaboration.Oct 11 2023

SOHAIL: Crowd work separates great public speakers from average ones

I recently had the pleasure of watching star East Coast stand-up comedian Troy Bond perform at the Stress Factory Comedy Club close to the College Avenue campus. After watching some viral TikTok clips of Bond responding to crowd hecklers, I was excited to watch him perform as my first live stand-up comedian experience.Sep 27 2023

SOHAIL: 2024 election will be clouded by mistrust from American people

Nobody wants a rerun, but a rerun is what the American people are seemingly doomed to endure this next election cycle.Sep 13 2023

SOHAIL: Rutgers faculty strike should never have been suspended

On April 15, it was announced that the first faculty strike in Rutgers history was suspended after the University's administration and three striking Rutgers unions agreed on a framework for fair labor contracts.Apr 27 2023

SOHAIL: Students need to practice art of 'forgetting'

After my 3 p.m. class ended on Cook campus, my poorly planned schedule gave me an hour of free time before I needed to head over to Livingston campus. I left the Loree Classroom building and was greeted with perfect weather and clear skies overlooking the Passion Puddle on Douglass campus.Apr 13 2023

SOHAIL: Rest of US should follow NJ’s information literacy mandate

New Jersey has consistently proven itself to be a top-performing state in education, with 90.5 percent of its population having graduated from high school and 41.5 percent holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Since 2019, it has led Education Week’s ranking of best Pre-K-12 Program in the nation, with Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) citing public school funding as a contributor to the state's illustrious statistics.Mar 31 2023

SOHAIL: Be aware of how exploited labor supports your comfortable life

Stop, take a moment and realize gross exploitation has created whatever electronic device you are using to read this article, some of the food you eat, the clothes you wear and maybe even the water you drink.Mar 9 2023

SOHAIL: We should not put internet 'philanthropists' on pedestal

If you give a dollar to a homeless person and there is no camera to record it, did you ever really give it?Feb 23 2023