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No matter the time of year, Safwa Cafe in Somerset is always buzzing with Rutgers community members. Regulars know it can be impossible to find a seat some days among seas of work-from-home laptops and strewn organic chemistry notebooks, but for many of us, it's always worth the wait — Safwa is just that good! ⁠⁠The hype around Safwa has grown exponentially in the last few months, so much so that its owners opened up a second branch of the beloved coffee shop in Westbury, Long Island at the end of June. Safwa Somerset, the original location, also recently announced that it now owns the retail space next door and plans to expand its seating capacity with an additional 30 seats and a designated prayer room within the next few months. ⁠⁠It's safe to say that the Safwa team has had its hands full of exciting projects. After we fell in love with its incredible spring menu, we knew we had to be one of the first in line to try Safwa's promising summer selection. ⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Hiba Khan⁠📸: Hiba Khan⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #insidebeat #safwa #summermenu by @dailytargum

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"Adolescence breeds oversharing. It is inevitable that groups of children, when forced to spend a lot of time together, are going to discuss the self-discovery process. It is not necessarily harmful — bouncing ideas off of others aids in the development of the individual. It can build morals and create strong relationships. But as time progresses, we become smarter and begin to better understand who we are and what we believe in. It should be easier to hold back on telling our confidants every minute detail of our lives, but in reality, it is not. This is because young adults have an unfortunately low level of trust in themselves. To be blunt: Keep it to yourself. Not everything has to be analyzed, not everything requires a second opinion and even the people you trust most do not have to know everything about you. It is a difficult mindset to form, but at the end of the day, you are the only person who knows what you need. Accepting this and living by it shapes a level of confidence that many do not believe they are capable of. It can change your life for the better, and doing it during a transition period like your college years will work to create a strong foundation of security when the time for full independence actually arrives. Although discussion and free thought is extremely important — especially in a time when critical thinking is discouraged — sometimes it really just serves as a waste of time. If you are facing a personal issue of sorts and go to multiple people for advice, it only delays the solution. Perspective is good: It can bring us to conclusions we would have never considered. But it has become apparent to me over the years that a lot of people are really just looking for reassurance. Deep down they already know what they are going to do but want validation from others before committing to that choice. It does not come from a place of wanting guidance, but rather a place of insecurity."Opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.Tap the link in our bio to read more.✍️: Isabel Roth📸: Kaboompics.com / Pexels#DailyTargum #opinion #adolescence by @dailytargum

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The Melchiorre Cancer Center, an out-patient health facility run through RWJBarnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute, began accepting patients for the first time on Monday.⁠⁠Located at the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, the five-story building hosted an initial opening celebration on June 22. According to the Rutgers Cancer Institute, the center is a part of RWJBarnabas Health's overarching $1.5 billion investment plan to strengthen oncology and cancer care efforts across New Jersey.⁠⁠The $225 million facility hosts 52 exam rooms, 40 rooms dedicated to private infusion services and 13 treatment spaces for short or extended stay patients. The building is named after Andrea and Anthony Melichorre, who donated $30 million in support of the center's creation.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Mia Fardin⁠📸: Rutgers Cancer Institute / Patch.com⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #news #rwjbarnabas by @dailytargum

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Christopher Nolan is arguably the most well-known director working in film today, with a catalog unmatched by his peers and characterized by his signature balance of over-the-top spectacle and high-concept narrative structures. ⁠⁠After his last film, "Oppenheimer," garnered both critical and commercial success many could've never even fathomed, it felt like Nolan had naturally hit his peak. So when it was announced that the follow-up to this opus would be an adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey," it felt like a proverbial "throwing down the gauntlet" moment. But miraculously, "The Odyssey" has become another unparalleled triumph in his filmography.⁠⁠The film follows the titular Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he returns from his tide-shifting victory in the Trojan War and embarks on one of the most horrific voyages anyone could possibly endure, all in pursuit of getting back home. Meanwhile, Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and Telemachus (Tom Holland), Odysseus's wife and son respectively, are forced to deal with the onslaught of suitors, including the sniveling Antinous (Robert Pattinson), who've invaded their castle with the hopes of seizing the throne. ⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Zafir Ali⁠📸: @DiscussingFilm / X.com⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #InsideBeat #odyssey #epic #movie #tomholland by @dailytargum

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It wasn't too long ago when Rutgers outfielder Trevor Cohen heard his name called by San Francisco in the 2025 MLB Draft. Lighting would strike twice as his former teammate junior outfielder Peyton Bonds would be also selected in the third round to the same team just a year later. ⁠⁠Hailing from Franklin, New Jersey, Bonds spent one year at Campbell before transferring to the Banks for two seasons. This past year's campaign had him missing substantial time due to injury, only playing in 36 games. In those games, he batted .352 with 50 hits and 29 RBIs. Bonds's prior year saw him slash .300/.384/.430 with 40 RBIs. His unique combination of size, speed, contact hitting and raw power made him a standout candidate for MLB scouts throughout the Scarlet Knights' season.⁠⁠His last name was also always going to help catch the eye of scouts. Being the nephew of MLB legend Barry Bonds — arguably one of the greatest hitters of all time — can come with some perks. Bonds spent 22 seasons in the majors between the Pirates and the Giants, carrying the title of most home runs in a single season and an entire career. The 7-time MVP has had plenty of controversy about his playing career due to his situation with performance-enhancing substances, a main factor to why he isn't in the Hall of Fame. Now, his nephew will try to climb the ranks of the same organization he found so much success with. ⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Anthony Palumbo⁠📸: Chloe Berwick⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #sports #ScarletKnights #MLB #baseball #giants #sanfrancisco by @dailytargum

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Peyton Bonds, a former member of the Rutgers baseball team, began his journey to the MLB this week with the draft. Meanwhile, another Scarlet Knight alum just completed his quest for recognition. ⁠⁠Athletics infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has quickly made a name for himself since his call-up on June 29. In 11 games, he's sporting a .439 batting average with a .989 OPS, while making history as the first player in 18 years with 15 hits and two or fewer strikeouts in his first eight games. ⁠⁠In Kuroda-Grauer's debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he laced a single into right field, marking his first career hit. He was met at first base by the active hits leader and Hall of Fame hopeful Freddie Freeman.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: James Mertz⁠📸: MLB.com⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #sports #ScarletKnights by @dailytargum

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On Thursday, the Middlesex County Courthouse handed down a decision that removed some restrictions on New Brunswick Today, while granting others, relating to a May incident in a lawsuit by the New Brunswick Board of Education. ⁠⁠The complaint stems from a lockdown inside New Brunswick High School on May 8, 2026, where an Airsoft gun was seized from a detained 16-year-old student in a school security checkpoint. ⁠⁠Judge Thomas McCloskey gave out a temporary injunction, in which New Brunswick Today was not permitted to have the video on their YouTube channel, nor could they write about the incident in any capacity.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Joseph Wallin⁠📸: Joseph Wallin⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #news #boardofeducation #newbrunswicknews #appeal by @dailytargum

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On Thursday, the Rutgers Board of Governors met for a special session to approve the 2027 fiscal year's budget and tuition, fee and room and board increases for the 2026-2027 academic year. ⁠⁠The approved budget accounts for $6.2 billion, $4 billion of which is going to personnel costs, with an expected surplus of $7.1 million. Tuition and fees both increased by 3 percent, which was the lowest it has increased by in the past four years. Additionally, room and board increased by 4 percent.⁠⁠"Achieving this balanced budget required difficult decisions, strategic investments and the implementation of measures designed to strengthen our long-term financial sustainability, while preserving our commitment to academic excellence, student success and our public mission," said Tate.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Joseph Wallin⁠📸: Evan Leong⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #news #boardofgoverners #tuition #increase #price by @dailytargum

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"Appearance and personality are two of the most defining factors of politics, no matter how superficial it may seem. ⁠⁠The 1960 Presidential Election introduced televised debates to the public, and President John F. Kennedy and President Richard Nixon's physical attributes overwhelmingly influenced the outcome. The first debate out of the four also defined the course of both candidates' campaigns. Kennedy was young, charismatic and deemed attractive by many. He knew how to work the camera to his benefit, and would arrive at the filming studios hours before debates to test lighting and the room temperature. His attitude, language and look were categorically presidential. Nixon, on the other hand, struggled — he wore a light gray suit that washed him out on black and white televisions, was constantly dabbing sweat off his face and appeared 'shifty-eyed.' It was later revealed Nixon was having some minor health issues, and he improved over time, but Americans struggled to move past his initial performance. Kennedy went on to win the election.⁠⁠Major media platforms, and these series of debates, shifted the political landscape. Scholars note that Kennedy and Nixon seemed to have the same stance on certain issues because they were unwilling to compromise their likeability and image for meaningful discourse, and their "attacks" often read as artificial. Politicians were trying to win over hearts, not minds. The government slowly turned into a popularity contest."⁠⁠Opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more.⁠⁠✍️: Isabel Roth⁠📸: Jackuno / Instagram⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #opinion by @dailytargum

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"Over the past decade, Rutgers has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the construction and renovation of their campuses across the New Brunswick area, and this investment is apparent in the lives of Rutgers students. We like to complain about any and every minor issue with the buses, buildings and dining halls. But we rarely take the time to appreciate the incredible amenities we have access to: modern and equipped learning facilities, a free and convenient public transportation system, well stocked libraries, varied and generous food options and more. ⁠⁠All of these privileges can be found on the wide tree-lined sidewalks, freshly watered lawns and smoothly paved pathways of the New Brunswick campuses. Among the academic buildings are numerous bars, coffee shops, ice cream shops, delis and other businesses that perfectly cater to the needs of young adults. Rutgers has spent millions on crafting New Brunswick into the perfect college town. But there is one problem with this: New Brunswick isn't just a college town.⁠⁠Beyond the student population, New Brunswick is home to more than 40,000 permanent residents that watch students move in and move out every four years. It is a community that the Rutgers population and administration pay little to no attention to. But the residential New Brunswick community does not just deserve attention, it needs attention."⁠⁠Opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more.⁠⁠✍️: Maya Kingstone Frei⁠📸: Curlyrnd / Wikimedia Commons⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #opinion #newbrunswick #university #collegetown by @dailytargum

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On Monday, an elderly woman died in a three-alarm housefire on Delavan Street, according to New Brunswick Fire Department Director Chris Stellatella. ⁠⁠The fire began at approximately 6:10 a.m. in a three-story multi-family home. The house was occupied by its owner on its second and third floors, an anonymous woman reported as being in her 80s by NJ Advance Media, as well as a tenant renting the first floor, which News12 identified as New Brunswick resident Alena Chekanov.⁠⁠During a search of the premises by a ladder company during the incident, Stellatella noted that authorities located the house's owner and removed her from the fire. She was transferred to the Robert Wood Johnson Emergency Medical Services and was pronounced dead in the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at 7:13 a.m. after treatment.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠⁠✍️: Mia Fardin⁠📸: City of New Brunswick Fire Department | Facebook⁠⁠#rutgers #DailyTargum #news #newbrunswick #firedepartment #fire by @dailytargum

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