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This month, we asked our editors what their favorite TV shows for our new monthly series "Editor's Picks."

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Editor's Picks: Television

By Ameena Qobrtay | June 26, 2020

We’re kicking off a new summer series at Inside Beat called “Inside Beat: Editor's Picks.”

Many Rutgers students protested the death of George Floyd, police brutality and racial discrimination in cities across the country.

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Documenting change: Rutgers students join protests to mourn George Floyd

By Ameena Qobrtay | June 5, 2020

George Floyd died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25 after police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, including 2 minutes and 53 seconds where Floyd was unresponsive.

Newark is one of the many cities across the United States that held a protest after the death of George Floyd.

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Newark protestors mourn George Floyd, protest against systematic racism

By Cynthia Vasquez | June 1, 2020

Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Newark on Saturday, showing solidarity in the nationwide outcry against police brutality and to mourn the death of George Floyd.

“For a woman to come forward in the glaring lights of focus, nationally, you’ve got to start off with the presumption that at least the essence of what she’s talking about is real,” Joe Biden once said. “Whether she forgets facts, whether it’s been made worse or better over time.”

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Joe Biden says we should believe women. So why not Tara Reade?

By Ameena Qobrtay and Michelle Fan | May 4, 2020

Two years ago in the summer of 2018, the United States was fixated on the emotional, historic hearing of Brett Kavanaugh, who was at the time a Supreme Court justice nominee.

Listening to "lofi hip hop radio — beats to relax/study to" on YouTube can be what you need to get through this finals season.

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Best playlists to help you study during finals season

By Mike Deng | May 4, 2020

Listening to "lofi hip hop radio — beats to relax/study to" on YouTube can be what you need to get through this finals season.

“To Protect, To Nurture, To Remediate” is an insta-gallery curated by the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities and the Global Village at Douglass Residential College. Pictured here is Emily Abrecht's "Risen By the Sun."

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'To Protect, To Nurture, To Remediate' student-curated instagallery explores nature and art

By Breana Omana | May 4, 2020

“To Protect, To Nurture, To Remediate” is an insta-gallery curated by the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities and the Global Village at Douglass Residential College.

Actresses Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Devi), Lee Rodriguez (Fabiola) and Ramona Young (Eleanor) star in the new Netflix show "Never Have I Ever."

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'Neve Have I Ever' been so conflicted by South Asian representation

By Shrusti Goswami | May 4, 2020

Actresses Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Devi), Lee Rodriguez (Fabiola) and Ramona Young (Eleanor) star in the new Netflix show "Never Have I Ever."

Charlie D'amelio is the most followed person on TikTok at just 15 years old, and is continually ridiculed for her appearance on social media.

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Body shaming on TikTok is serious problem

By Breana Omana | May 1, 2020

Sitting in my history class one morning, a classmate told me I was “cute.”

Managing finals during a global pandemic can be very difficult, but filling out study guides and creating quizlets can help combat this.

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Finals tips during quarantine

By Jessica Nolan | May 1, 2020

With finals approaching, many of us are feeling the pressure. The current challenges being presented to us are not only new to students, but also all of society. Remote

The Big Time Rush boyband recently reunited on social media, and many fans of the boy band and comedy series were excited.

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Reunions we didn't know we needed right now

By Avani Goswami | May 1, 2020

With everyone participating in social distancing right now, with not much to do and in search of a distraction, there's never been a better time for a reunion of some of our old favorites.

Andrew Gabriel is a Rutgers employee who has been using his love for art to create comic strips about life during coronavirus.

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Rutgers employee creates comic strips about life under coronavirus

By Mercedes Viera | April 30, 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis has us feeling a confusing set of emotions: We’re glad that everyone is quarantined and social distancing so that the coronavirus can’t be spread further, but we’re also sad and bitter because a lot of events we were looking forward to for this new year are canceled.

John Oliver is one of late night comedy's most watched hosts, starring in the show "Last Week Tonight." He has since moved to virtual production due to the coronavirus.

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Having the last laugh: How late-night comedy is moving online during coronavirus

By Rhea Swain | April 30, 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically changed the course of modern-day entertainment, especially in the realm of late-night television.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been the recent target of what many are calling a deepfake, which is an act of media manipulation that looks very real.

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Tool kit to surviving the oncoming media apocalypse

By Ameena Qobrtay | April 29, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been the recent target of what many are calling a deepfake, which is an act of media manipulation that looks very real.

New York Fashion Week is one of the most celebrated moments in fashion, and often dictates and includes a lot of trends for the next season.

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Dive into history of New York Fashion Week

By Shrusti Goswami | April 29, 2020

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve imagined what it’d be like to go to New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The creative clothes, the hoards of photographers, the sweet smell of elitism coating the air, where do I sign up?

Bella Hadid has been one of fashion's biggest supermodels to use FaceTime to pose for magazines and fashion lines, like Jacquemus.

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How fashion is changing during coronavirus pandemic

By Ritika Jain | April 28, 2020

Stay-at-home regulations have been a roadblock for the fashion industry.

Post Malone is one of many singers using digital tools to taking his performances digitally, and in a recent online concert, raised over $2.6 million in coronavirus relief.

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Canceled concerts turned living room serenades: Performances go digital

By Avani Goswami | April 28, 2020

Another day, another concert canceled. Social distancing right now means fans are praying for postponed shows rather than canceled ones, if the artist hasn’t already called it off.

Last week, you may have seen Instagram stories filled with Bill Clinton surrounded by a few of people's favorite albums, in one of the latest Instagram challenges.

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My favorite albums in the hands of Bill Clinton

By Lauryn Bayley | April 27, 2020

Another day in quarantine, another Instagram challenge. This time around, it comes to us in a meme of former President Bill Clinton surrounded by albums

British comedy "Fleabag" features actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the titular main character. The show is streaming on Amazon Prime.

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If you love British comedy, 'Fleabag' is a must-watch

By Rhea Swain | April 27, 2020

There may be no time like the present to find new distractions and dive into the content on streaming services that we've been procrastinating pre-pandemic.

The "Jersey 4 Jersey" show to raise money during the coronavirus pandemic featured some of today's biggest stars, like Sza, Charlie Puth, Hasley and more.

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'Jersey 4 Jersey' virtual show featured some of best NJ artists

By Ritika Jain | April 27, 2020

The "Jersey 4 Jersey" show to raise money during the coronavirus pandemic featured some of today's biggest stars, like Sza, Charlie Puth, Hasley and more.

"Oswald" is a childhood television series that aired for one season. The main character is voiced by Fred Savage actor from the popular late 80s show "The Wonder Years."

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Childhood shows you totally forgot about

By Ashley Robinson | April 27, 2020

Reminiscing on memories always makes me feel better during difficult times.

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