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07/12/2024

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26/11/2024

Looking for a unique and thoughtful gift this holiday season? The Signal is offering holiday grams in our 12/6 edition! Scan the QR code or click the link in our story to leave a heartfelt message by Dec. 4th @ 12 PM. 📰✍️ Don’t miss out!

06/11/2024

The latest cartoon from The Signal’s editorial cartoonist, Liam Simonelli.

Note: The contents of editorial cartoons represent the views of the individual artist and do not necessarily represent the views of The Signal as a whole.

06/11/2024

BREAKING: Donald Trump is projected to win the 2024 presidential election, according to the Associated Press, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.

Click the link on our story or in our bio to read more election news on our website!

05/11/2024

We’re posting LIVE election updates on our website! Click the link in our bio or on our story to follow along with the U.S. elections!

13/10/2024

Danny Graziano, a freshman accounting major, was surprised to find himself enrolled in a 300-level Chinese course for the fall semester, prompting him to switch to a political science class, which he found challenging. His situation reflects broader scheduling issues at the college, where departments offered fewer courses this fall due to tighter scheduling and an increase in incoming students.

Faculty and staff reported difficulties in finding courses for students, with some first-year students placed in 300-level classes due to a lack of available options. This issue was exacerbated by staffing shortages, a higher-than-expected number of new students, and complications with FAFSA that delayed summer scheduling. Despite these challenges, college staff and faculty worked diligently to accommodate students’ needs. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️ Tristan Weisenbach and Isabella Darcy, Managing Editor and News Editor
📸 Tristan Weisenbach / Managing Editor

12/10/2024

Join The Signal, and TCNJ VOTES! on Monday, October 14 for a dialogue between and ! Editor-in-Chief Matt Kaufman and Managing Editor Ally Uhlendorf will be guiding the discussion on the top issues of the 2024 presidential campaign. Free food and giveaways while supplies last!

11/10/2024

The Signal and Campus Police work together on a weekly basis to inform the campus community about crime on and around campus. All records given to The Signal are public records and do not contain personal information.

1. September 21: Two intoxicated students required medical attention; one refused further care, while the other was transported to the hospital after losing consciousness.
2. September 21: Two fire alarms were triggered by careless cooking, including a taco-related incident involving a toaster oven.
3. September 22: A football player suffered a head injury during practice and was hospitalized. Another student injured his knee while playing basketball and was also hospitalized.
4. September 23: Vandalism occurred on Dr. June Walker Field, and suspects are being investigated.
5. September 25: A student fainted outside Jersey Mike’s but refused medical treatment.
6. September 26: A student was hospitalized after feeling sick from consuming a ma*****na edible. Later that night, a fire alarm caused a lengthy evacuation in Wolfe and Travers Halls due to a smoke detector malfunction.
7. September 28: A student injured her toe in the gym after dropping a 35-pound weight and was taken to the hospital.

Commuter students at the College have been facing difficulties finding parking in overcrowded lots, with many arriving early to secure a spot. To address this, 60 new parking spaces will be available in Lot 4 as part of a pilot program.

Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️Isabella Darcy, News Editor
📸 Derek Meola / Staff Photographer

03/10/2024

Commuter students at the College have been facing difficulties finding parking in overcrowded lots, with many arriving early to secure a spot. To address this, 60 new parking spaces will be available in Lot 4 as part of a pilot program.

Additionally, the College is exploring technological updates like license plate readers to improve parking management and enforcement, which could streamline the process and reduce maintenance costs in the future. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️ Isabella Darcy, News Editor
📸 Kylie Macallister / Staff Photographer

10/09/2024

The AIMM building at The College has a new, colorful mural titled “Everything But Normal,” created by art education major Kelly Mazzucca ‘24. The mural was a collaborative effort involving students from the Mural Art class, guided by Professor Eddie Villanueva.

Inspired by the College’s origins as New Jersey’s first Normal School and the art department’s mission statement, the mural features a pearl symbolizing wisdom and transformation, representing the passing of knowledge and nurturing creativity. The artwork incorporates French influences and diverse patterns to reflect the TCNJ community. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️ & 📸 Alena Bitonti, Arts & Entertainment Editor

03/09/2024

12/08/2024

🚨TCNJ RSOs! Want to advertise your club or organization to incoming freshmen? Buy an ad in our welcome week edition, which will be delivered to every freshmen dorm room! DM us for more info on pricing and sizing. Ads are due this Wednesday at noon! 📰

01/08/2024

Starting this fall, Mercer County Community College (MCCC) students can live at the College at a reduced rate thanks to a new partnership. MCCC students will pay $8,500 for housing and a meal plan, compared to $16,642 for College students. They will reside in Wolfe Hall and have access to the College’s facilities and resources, including discounted room and board if they transfer after completing their associate degree. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️ Isabella Darcy, News Editor
📸 Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator

20/06/2024

Michael A. Bernstein was officially appointed as the 17th president of The College on June 6, after serving as interim president since July 2023.

Bernstein’s presidency comes during a period of active campus life and student concerns about travel costs and upcoming initiatives under his leadership, including the LIONS Plan, aimed at addressing the College’s budget deficits. The LIONS Plan involves reducing financial shortfalls and implementing new revenue strategies, such as the creation of the School of Graduate, Global and Online Education.

In an interview with The Signal, Bernstein said he is enthusiastic about his permanent role and intends to deepen his engagement with students and the campus community while steering the College through ongoing challenges and opportunities. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️ Ally Uhlendorf and Isabella Darcy, Managing Editor and News Editor
📸 Anthony DePrimo

10/05/2024

Jared Williams Trish Le, who started their journey in student government as freshman, have been elected as executive president and executive vice president for their senior year.

Reflecting on their full-circle return to leadership, they expressed nostalgia and excitement about their final year in these roles, aiming to advocate for student needs including reintroducing tailgating, supporting student organizations, and adding a third-party dining option on campus.

Amid administrative changes and fiscal challenges faced by the college, Williams and Le are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for students. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️ Liz Ciocher, News Editor
📸 Jared Williams

10/05/2024

Interim President Michael Bernstein’s cost-saving LIONS plan may include modifying the foreign language requirement to align with those of specific science departments, potentially saving $110,000.

This proposal, which has not yet been formalized or approved, is part of efforts to address the college’s financial challenges but has caused significant distress among the World Languages and Cultures Department faculty.

Final recommendations from the LIONS plan working groups are pending. Click the link on our story or in our bio to read the full article!

✒️Tristan Weisenbach and Alena Bitonti, Managing Editor and Features Editor
📸 Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator