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Schools

Pernetti is Out at Rutgers

The Athletic Director has lost his job in the wake of the Mike Rice scandal, reports say.

Schools

Garden State Equality Calls for Rutgers Investigation

GSE leader Troy Stevenson said Wednesday that Rutgers can "do better" in terms of discouraging bullying in the wake of the firing of Mike Rice.

Sports

UPDATED: Rutgers Fires Rice

Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has confirmed that Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice has lost his job.

Sports

Tape Of Rutgers Coach Abusing Players Draws Christie Condemnation

A video of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice has surfaced in which Rice yells abusive and profane language, and shoves and kicks players.

News

Gas Rationing Begins Saturday in 12 Counties

License plates with an odd number as the last number in their plate can get gas on odd days, while plates with in an even number as the last number can get gas on even numbered days.

Schools

Rutgers Board of Governors Votes to Increase Tuition and Fees 2.2 Percent for 2013

According to Rutgers University, this would bring the cost of tuition, fees and room and board to a total of $24,000 for full-time in-state students in the School of Arts and Sciences.

News

Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30 Days in County Jail

The sentence will be stayed for 10 days, while both the state and Dharun Ravi's defense team plan their appeals.

Government, Schools

Governor Supports NCLB Waiver for NJ

On Thursday, President Obama announced that 10 states, including NJ, would be granted waivers for the No Child Left Behind Act, which mandates rigorous standardized testing for public school students.

Schools, Sports

Rutgers University Athletic Director Says He Tried to Talk Schiano into Staying

Football coach has taken head coaching job of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

News

What Should We Tell Students About 9/11?

A new curriculum guide written by volunteer educators and people affected by Sept. 11 aims to teach students about terrorism, bullying, war, and hatred in a constructive and sensitive way.

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