Category Archives: Student activism

Student groups launch ‘Where RU Barchi’ club

Posted on October 14, 2014 by RU1

By Katie Park Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi has become the motivating force behind the creation of “Where RU Barchi.” The club aims to improve interaction between Barchi and Rutgers students. Luma Hasan said after the Condoleezza Rice protests last … Continue reading →

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Rutgers standards and priorities must be re-evaluated

Posted on October 1, 2014 by RU1

By Sidra Zia According to the Targum’s Sept. 29 editorial “Big Ten, big bucks and big outrage,” Rutgers plans to spend $64.1 million over the next year on the Athletic Department in hopes of significant revenue. However, with this drastic … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Rutgers Mazhar Q Syed

Posted on September 24, 2014 by RU1

Student support for fair contracts for faculty and staff from Mazhar Q. Syed, Poli Sci grad student

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Rutgers cutting ties with manufacturers refusing to sign pact to improve sweatshop conditions in Bangladesh

Posted on July 2, 2014 by RU1

By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger NEW BRUNSWICK — Rutgers University is axing licensing contracts with two clothing manufacturers that failed to sign an agreement to eliminate sweatshop conditions in Bangladesh, school officials said today. Effective Wednesday, Rutgers will end its … Continue reading →

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As New Board Chairman Takes Over at Rutgers, Coalition of Unions and Students Call Out Administration

Posted on June 26, 2014 by RU1

Rutgers One Coalition Addresses Corruption, Grievances, and Rising Tuition at “Rally For Respect” By David Bedford, Rutgers Univ. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–Over 200 Rutgers faculty, students, and staff gathered outside of the Board of Governors (BOG) meeting last Thursday at a … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Rutgers #MayDay #1u Union Unity event

Posted on May 2, 2014 by RU1

Post by AFT New Jersey.

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Rutgers student takeover: #NoRice

Posted on April 29, 2014 by RU1

I tried to tell you, man….the ’60s are coming back: NEW BRUNSWICK — Rutgers University students are staging a sit-in at the Old Queens administration building in New Brunswick to protest the selection of former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza … Continue reading →

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