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By Yashmin Patel

ROTC member selected for prestigious award

After losing a family member on Sept. 11, Dan Aurigemma knew for certain that he wanted to serve in the military — following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, uncle and cousins. “I believe this is the greatest country in the world, and there’s no other country above it,” said Aurigemma, a Rutgers-Newark graduate student. “Once you see something like 9/11 happen, you realize how important it is to protect the people you know and love at home.” Mar 12 2013

Student company works on mobile games, websites

After the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi closed its doors last year when the University chapter was kicked off campus, former president Matthew Gabor said it opened up hours of free time for him to devote to new opportunities. Gabor, a School of Engineering senior, said he and former members of the fraternity had a vested interest in computers, and began designing games early in January 2012. After reading Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs, Gabor said he was inspired to create GabaGames, LLC. Mar 5 2013

Q&A with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers is famous for the “Saturday Night Live” sketch “Weekend Update,” which pokes fun at current events, trends and politics. After Rutgers University Programming Association’s “An Evening with Seth Meyers” last Thursday, the Daily Targum sat down with the comedian to discuss ad-libbing, hotdog toppings and eating dinner with the first lady. Feb 25 2013

NJUS marks second year at University

Analyst predicts ‘hot’ debate topics

A close look inside RUPA

While it may seem like buying a burger at a student center is just lunch, a percentage of the expense goes toward the generated revenue of University Student Life — a source that provides funding for the Rutgers University Programming Association. RUPA receives $535,000 from Student Life-generated revenue, a baseline budget set by Student Life’s executive director, directors and business office, said Carey Loch, associate director for Programs in Student Life. Sep 27 2012

Campus leaders give input on conventions

GOP?primary year favors Romney

Professor shares concerns with current state of Gaza

Through the eyes of Dr. Mads Gilbert, the Israeli siege in Gaza remains unchanged since its bombing three years ago during Operation Cast Lead. Gilbert, a volunteer doctor during the 2008-2009 Israel-Gaza conflict, spoke at “Gaza, Three Years Later,” last night at the Busch Campus Center, sponsored by BAKA: Students United for Middle Eastern Justice. Apr 17 2012

Santorum quits race, Romney takes the lead

Ravi’s police interrogation viewed in trial

The day after Tyler Clementi committed suicide on Sept. 22, 2010, Dharun Ravi told police that he did not set up his webcam to spy on his roommate. But when police asked if he thought he had violated Clementi’s privacy, Ravi responded “yes” in the interrogation video presented in yesterday’s trial. Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office investigator Michael Daniewicz conducted Ravi’s interrogation the day after Clementi’s death. Mar 8 2012

RHA reveals executive board election results

Jane Goodall strives for ecological awareness

From deep in the Gombe Forest of Tanzania to the streets of New Brunswick, British primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall spoke of unity between humans and their environment at the State Theatre last night during a SmartTalk Connected Conversation. Goodall said after traveling the world, a common theme of human and animal suffering surrounded her, with the idea of cooperation echoing through not only her lecture, but also her daily life. Jan 17 2012

RUSA event offers crash course on student activism

In light of the student activism during the Occupy movement, the Rutgers University Student Assembly sought to provide students with resources to continue their grassroots movement.RUSA’s empowerment project, “A Practical Guide to Changing the World: The Student Empowerment Project,” took place Saturday at the Rutgers Student Center on College Avenue campus. It gave students the tools they need to network and use social media, said Matt Cordeiro, RUSA president. Dec 4 2011

City opens Gateway parking deck

Once considered a center for transportation, New Brunswick can now live up to its “Hub City” nickname. After several financial setbacks, the vision of a Gateway parking deck on the corner of Easton Avenue and Wall Street is now open and available for the public to use. “There are so many urban projects that fail because people can’t figure out parking,” said Christopher Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO). “In New Brunswick it’s not a problem.” Nov 16 2011

Derby Days to benefit children’s charity

The Iota Psi chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity hopes to break its own national record for amount of funds raised by a greek group this week, attempting to earn $100,000 through the annual Derby Days. Sigma Chi raised $95,000 last year through Derby Days, a weeklong event where seven sororities raise money through fundraising, school spirit events and donations, said Sagar Shah, Derby Days director. Nov 7 2011