Following a night of national disappointment for Democrats, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) narrowly defeated challenger Jack Ciattarelli (R), securing a second term. He will be sworn in for a second term in Jan. 2022, becoming the first Democratic governor in the state to win reelection since 1977. As of the latest count, Murphy […]
Author: RICHARD PITTS
January 6 Committee Investigations Heat Up After Rolling Stone Report
A House committee’s investigations into the events that unfolded in the United States Capitol on Jan. 6 are beginning to ramp up significantly. A report recently published in Rolling Stone reveals that the insurrection had significant planning involvement from incumbent members of Congress and staff of the Trump White House. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), in […]
Democratic Infrastructure Bill Faces Opposition in the House
After a fraught round of voting in Congress, two large infrastructure bills, one bipartisan and one Democratic, are simultaneously facing heavy opposition from the GOP and a stalemate among factions of the Democratic party. Another political cycle signals another active period centered around infrastructure in the United States, and how it can be adapted to […]
Office of Student Activities Hosts Involvement Fair
The University’s Annual Involvement Fair took place this past Friday, Sep. 10, one of the first major, in-person events held on campus since the COVID-19 outbreak during the spring 2020 semester. Although last fall’s fair was held online, the Center of Student Activities was eager to reinstate the event this year as a live and […]