The Superior Court of New Jersey, located in Mercer County, made a “historic” decision in the case, Garden State Equality v. Dow where Head Judge Mary Jacobson ordered state officials to begin officiating same-sex marriages as of Oct. 21, 2013.
Politics
“Essential” Government Employees Being Paid During Government Shutdown
As the shutdown of our government continues, now on its ninth day since congress failed to pass a budget on September 1st, 2013. Eight-hundred thousand federal workers have been furloughed, and the economic repercussions are still unknown, mostly depending on how long this shutdown lasts.
Booker in the Lead of New Jersey Special Election
Only one week remains until the people of New Jersey head to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 16 for a special election, to select the state’s next U.S. Senator, filling the seat left vacant by the death of former Senator Frank Lautenberg.
What Are the Effects of the Government Shutdown?
Many Services Offered by the Federal Government Will Not Be Reinstated Until Deal is Made
Dr. Aditi Dey Visits University from India
Dey Will be Guest Lecturer in Politics in India Classes at Undergraduate and Graduate Level
How Will Obamacare Affect Students?
The Affordable Health Care law, better known as Obamacare, will require everyone in America to have health care coverage or be faced with a fine by Jan. 1, 2014. The enrollment process for Obamacare will be provided on Oct. 2 until Mar. 31, 2014.
Sarin Gas Attack on Syrian Citizens Sparks Debate on How World Should React
The United Nations Security Council reported an attack on a suburb of Damascus, the capital of Syria on August 21. According to the UN, the victims of the violence experienced “shortness of breath, disorientation, extreme eye irritation, blurred vision, vomiting, weakness and loss of consciousness.”
President Obama Talks About the Rising Costs of Colleges Around the East Coast
President Barack Obama went on a two day college bus tour in August to promote his new plans on how to make college more affordable. The tour went through the states of Pennsylvania and New York, stopping at the University of Buffalo, Henninger High School, Bingham University, and ending in at Lackawanna College.
9/11 Memorial Located in Front of Edison Hall Honors Heroes
Students were able to pay their respect at the new memorial, a piece of the World Trade Center that is placed in front of Edison Hall in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. The memorial was donated two years ago but was put on display at the beginning of the school year.
University Student Elected to Young Democrats of America College Caucus Executive Board
Junior political science major Daniel Roman was elected as the Vice Chair of Political Affairs at the Young Democrats of America College Caucus, a nationwide organization that engages young people throughout the country in the political process last month.