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Posts published in “Opinion”

Learning to ask for help

I always like to write an article like this around this point in the semester as almost everything has picked up, and—for me at least—stress levels are high and the motivation to fight burnout is low.

Ambition

The unbelievably great weather in Hoboken came to an end with the start of drizzles and harsh winds this past weekend.

New Jersey’s role in the history of recorded music

New Jersey may not be the first or most glamorous place you think of when considering places important to music history, but Thomas Edison’s phonograph was the first time music was able to be recorded and distributed, rather than only experienced live.

Broadcom-VMware deal extends close date by 90 days

Originally announced back in May, cloud computing company VMware and chipmaker Broadcom’s $61B deal is being pushed back an additional 90 days due to regulatory considerations. 

Senior Design team ready to get started

With the Innovation Expo coming up in just over two months, one Senior Design team looking to get a head start held its first team meeting this week to lay out some team rules.

I’ve found time for my senior research! Now what?

I am quite lucky that, despite being a double major, I am finished with most of the requirements to receive undergraduate degrees in mathematics and physics after this semester.

Missing

The way a movie is shot can go a long way in creating a memorable viewing experience. Last semester I reviewed the war epic 1917, which was shot in such a way as to make the entire two hour film seem like one unbroken shot.

Sickness and sustainability

Unfortunately, a bunch of college students living in tight quarters results in a constant cycle of being sick, recovering, and getting the next illness that comes around.

Silence, by Natasha Preston

In her psychologically riveting novel, Silence, Natasha Preston writes the story about a girl, Oakley Farrell, who suddenly stops talking at the age of five. 

How do I get my professors to like me?

Claire:

While most classes don’t have a specific requirement to interact with your professor on a regular basis, it definitely can only help.