| Written by Emily M. | Moving on campus can be a scary experience, especially if it’s your first time not living at home. As a Resident Assistant (RA), I’m an expert on what you need to bring to live on campus! First things first, you’re going to need to bring your clothes. But, bring […]
Must-Read Books
| Written by Grace M. | Hello! We’re a little more than halfway through the summer. If you’re looking for something to do, you could grab a good book, sit outside, and get reading. Also, reading is a way to wind down during the semester. I’ve provided a list below of some “must-read” books if […]
Alumni Stories: Watu Moja
| Written by Rutgers–Camden Alumni Reet Taylor and Ayinde Merril and Editor in Chief Breanna R. | When you hear the word “unity,” what comes to mind? For a group of local graduates—two of which are Rutgers–Camden alumni—unity is a vision that extends across the globe. Reet Taylor (Rutgers–Camden, 2018), Ayinde Merril (Rutgers–Camden, 2018) Camile […]
Read the Number One “Going-to-College” Book For Free
| Written by Breanna R. | You might really enjoy the New York Times Bestseller, The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, by Harlan Cohen. It was named the “Number One Going-to-College Book.” It’s only approximately $10 on Amazon, but, with your Rutgers–Camden NetID and password, you can read […]
kite+key, Rutgers Tech Store
| Written by Arianna F. | kite+key is a brand new technology store on campus that opened spring 2019 and is located in the corner of the Campus Center. The name kite+key comes from the infamous lightning experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin, along with his son William, utilizing a kite and key in 1752. kite+key, Rutgers Tech […]
From Course to Calling: How One Class Led to Great, Big Things
| Written by Breanna R. | In my final semester as an undergraduate B.A. in English student at Rutgers–Camden, I took a course with Leah Falk called Writing for Nonprofit Organizations. It was a writing intensive course coupled with civic engagement. Leah coordinated with local Camden nonprofit organizations like Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council (IHOC), Joseph’s […]
Reflection on Being a Faculty Marshall for Commencement
| Written by Dr. Aaron Hostetter, Associate Professor of Old and Middle English | Rutgers–Camden graduation brings many feelings. Part of me wonders why I agree to serve as a Marshall. I have to climb into an academic robe each time, in essence a large polyester bag that does not breathe in the heat and […]
Triple Majoring?!
| Written by Manush K. | I have met many students who would never consider taking on a double major, let alone imagine taking a triple major. Students who double major sometimes seem like superheroes. I assure you, they are not superheroes; they are forward-thinking! In reality, anyone can double major if they structure their […]
The Rutgers–Camden Impact Booth
| Written by Victoria B. | The Impact Booth is located in the Campus Center and can help students with a lot of different things. You pick up your Student ID there, scour the Lost and Found for missing items, and purchase discounted tickets for events and trips. Rutgers–Camden schedules trips for students year-round and […]
Unsung Heroes Series: Justin R., Security Guard
| Written by Arianna F. | The second installment of the Unsung Heroes Series spotlights a Rutgers–Camden patrol security guard, Justin R. Justin started at Rutgers–Camden as a part-time officer in 2016 and then transitioned to a full-time security guard. He decided to join the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) because he saw how “people […]