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Editorial: Tea Party's Anger is Misdirected

by Mike Shanahan Much has been said about the Tea Party movement over the last year.  Fox News seems to devote about an hour’s worth of broadcast time a day.  Even the Targum seems to have an column or Letter-to-the-Editor in reference to it almost every day of the week.  Most of the debate has…

Rutgers Meal Plan

by Mike Shanahan Let’s examine the Rutgers meal plan policy for a minute. Weve all heard about the recent issues with Operation Robin Hood and the double swipes being revoked and then returned. The meal plans deserve some review. The following information about Rutgers meal plans and their total cost can be found on the Rutgers dining…

City’s Recent Actions Highlight Parking Problems

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/9418080[/vimeo] By Mike Shanahan The recent debacle concerning the towing of a handicapped student’s car has brought to the forefront the problem’s surrounding parking in New Brunswick, particularly in the student dominated Sixth Ward which covers all areas north-west of Hamilton Street. The New Brunswick Parking Authority which issues tickets and contracts out the towing of cars has long…

City's Recent Actions Highlight Parking Problems

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/9418080[/vimeo] By Mike Shanahan The recent debacle concerning the towing of a handicapped student’s car has brought to the forefront the problem’s surrounding parking in New Brunswick, particularly in the student dominated Sixth Ward which covers all areas north-west of Hamilton Street. The New Brunswick Parking Authority which issues tickets and contracts out the towing of cars has long…

Worst Winter Storm in Years Hits Northeast

By Mike Shanahan The Northeast got pounded this week with the worst storm in recent memory.  New Brunswick piled another 20 inches or so on top of Friday’s accumulation.  Rutgers University cancelled all Wednesday classes early Tuesday night.  When it became clear a blizzard was in the works Thursday morning classes were also cancelled. The…

New Bills May Affect New Brunswick

Several bills affecting New Brunswick residents have been introduced in the New Jersey State House over the past few days. Here’s a rundown of those that New Brunswick residents may have a particular interest in.

City Tows Car, Leaves Handicapped Student Stranded

Ms. Brown first called RUPD who redirected her to the New Brunswick Police Department.  After being put on hold for about 15 minutes she was given the information for the towing company and told her car had been towed because a “severely handicapped” person lived at the house she had parked in front of.  According to…

Poll Reveals Republicans Lack Grasp of Reality

A new poll shows many Republicans lack a complete grasp of the world around them or basic reasoning generally.

Fiscal Dissipline by Zorro

RU Student & Alumni Federal Credit Union Elects New Board

New Brunswick – Wednesday evening the Rutgers University Student & Alumni Federal Credit Union held its annual membership meeting and elected a new Board of Directors.    Nine members were elected.  Only one member of the original board, Ken Buren (class of ’89) who founded the Credit Union as an undergrad, was elected to the new…

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