Observer

FUNNY GUY: JEFF KREISLER

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An audience of about two dozen students were treated to a comedy show last Wednesday from 2:30-4 pm. The Rutgers University College Democrats invited comedian Jeff Kreisler for an afternoon of jokes and political satire that left the audience with a message of empowerment.

RUTGERS FACE LARGE SCALE BUDGET CUTS

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On February 11, Governor Christie announced that the state will be suffering from a $2.2 billion dollar budget cut that will cause severe reductions of money on public hospitals and state schools. Rutgers University alone will lose a total of 17 million dollars for this fiscal year.

TOP 5 RESTAURANTS IN NEWARK

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As college students, sometimes we wonder where our next meal is going to come from. After all, one can only eat so many $5 foot-longs from Subway, or other cheaper fair around campus. Newark Restaurant Week, from Feb. 12-25, has officially ended, so here are some restaurants you probably have never heard of in the Newark area that won't break your pockets�we promise.

HUMAN RIGHTS FLOOR

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"Human Rights issues range far and wide, encompassing everything from bullying to domestic violence to slavery to genocide and crimes against humanity," said Alex Hinton, the director of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights (CSGHR).

For the 2010-2011 academic year the CSGHR, under Director Alex Hinton, has partnered up with the Office of Housing and Residential Life to launch a living learning community known as the Human Rights Floor in University Square for 8 to 10 students.

MORE DEVASTATION

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A destructive magnitude 8.8 earthquake awoke millions of Chileans in the early hours of Saturday, February 27 killed more than 700 people. The epicenter was located about two hundred miles north from Santiago and seventy miles from Concepción, Chile's second largest city.

NEWS UPDATE

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Residents of Talbott Hall experienced another blackout on Friday and Saturday night, Feb. 26 and 27, making it the second and third power cuts of the semester. For both nights the blackout began around 10:30pm and lasted until around 2 am. During this time, some of the residence hall rooms went completely dark while others only sustained flickering lights.

STUDY ABROAD COMES TO RUTGERS-NEWARK

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Before, Rutgers-Newark students would have to trek all the way to Rutgers New Brunswick to speak to a study abroad representative. Not so any longer - the Rutgers Study Abroad Program sends regional coordinators to the Newark campus once a week to answer questions and have set up an office on campus.

TALBOTT HELL: MORE BLACKOUTS LEAVE DORM RESIDENTS IN THE DARK

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Another night in the dark at Talbott Hall. It's starting to become too common of an occurrence.

Just as I began to get comfy and ready to enjoy what looked to be another intriguing episode of 20/20 on ABC this past Friday night, my dorm went dark.

This time, at least there was somewhat of a warning.

IN CLASS COUTURE

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Calling all males! I know most of you don't care too much about your attire, but today, leave your old, dirty New Balance's at home, because this week a new voyage begins. Some males around campus have great style whether it's just an old t-shirt and jeans or a more professional outlook.

THE QUALITY AND STYLE OF UNIQLO

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If fashion is your thing but you can't afford to keep up with the latest trends, this store might be the right fit for you. Affordable prices, stylish, and durable is the best way to describe the clothing at the store UNIQLO. The store has four floors full of clothing for men and women and offers a large selection of styles with great quality.

MEN LOSE TO STOCKTON, NOT DONE YET

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For Rutgers-Newark, anything less than a championship this year was going to be a disappointment.

"Ready to take this chip," has been repeated by senior Deshawn Singleton for weeks. Players up and down the team have uttered similar sentiments.

After blowing by Kean four days earlier on their home court, the Raiders found themselves in the semi-finals, facing the very same team that defeated them to take the NJAC championship a year prior: Richard Stockton.

MENS VOLLEYBALL ENGINEERS VICTORY AGAINST NJIT

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Rutgers Scarlet Raiders volleyball team defeated the New Jersey Institute of Technology volleyball team on Tuesday ending the team's 10-game losing streak.

The game began with service by Rutgers' John Keller, leading to the Raider's lead that would continue throughout the game.

SPORTS RECAP: MEN LOSE IN NJAC: STILL ALIVE IN ECAC, NCAA

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The men's basketball team lost its NJAC Tournament semi-final game against Richard Stockton University.

The Raiders lost to the Ospreys by a score of 86-73. The loss does not end Rutgers-Newark's basketball season. They are still eligible for the ECAC Tournment.