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Census Bureau: 78.1% of people in Middlesex County were old enough to vote in 2021

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 858,770 citizens living in Middlesex County in 2021, 78.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 670,903 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Alumna’s Artwork Showcased on the Moon in Out-of-This-World Collection

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 21, 2024

Nanette Fluhr’s artwork has been featured in museums and galleries throughout the world and now a few of her pieces will be preserved on the moon.Fluhr’s portrait of her son as a young baseball player was among a collection of digitized artwork sent to the moon on Feb. 22 as part of Lunar Codex project in conjunction with NASA. The project, brainchild of Canadian physicist and author Samuel Peralta, aims to curate and send works of artists around the world aboard space capsules. Speaking about the project, Peralta said, “The Codex is a message-in-a-bottle to the future,...

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LFW? Head to the Spring Career and Internship Fair on April 26

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 20, 2024

If you’re looking for work, next month’s Spring Career and Internship Fair at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is open to all students, alumni, and the public at large. The event, organized by the Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES), will take place on Friday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway.According to Kait Weiss, associate director of strategic outreach at CES, the fair is inclusive: "We have developed many opportunities for all candidates, regardless of career interests, degree levels, or citizenship." The fair is...

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Film Shows Why Creativity Is an Essential Tool of Science

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 20, 2024

Creativity is essential in every step of the scientific process, asserts a team of Rutgers researchers. The team has put together a short film titled Tools of Science: Creativity to showcase the critical role of creativity in scientific endeavors.“We want to show the critical linkage between creativity, the generation of ideas, and the scientific process. They are all integral. If you remove creativity, science doesn’t blossom, and you can’t address or answer questions, especially complex, grand challenge questions about how the world works,” said Kay Bidle, a professor...

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Rutgers Health at 10: Addressing Health Inequities Today – and Tomorrow

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 20, 2024

When the Rutgers Global Health Institute was created in 2017, its leaders had a question for colleagues on campus: How many were engaged in global health? To find out, the institute did what any group of scientists seeking answers might do: It conducted a survey.Even today, the results paint a compelling picture of Rutgers’ commitment to health equity: Of the 653 projects identified in disciplines as diverse as business and engineering, more than half involved New Jersey populations, underscoring the idea that improving global health outcomes starts at home.Denise...

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How Medicines Are Making the Planet Sick

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 20, 2024

As Earth Day approaches, the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association has a proposal from Rutgers Health researchers to help reduce a large but little-discussed contributor to climate change: the pharmaceutical industry. Rutgers Today discussed the problem and some potential solutions with two contributors: lead author Catherine Chen, an assistant professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and senior author Mary Bridgeman, a clinical professor at the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.Mary Bridgeman highlighted the significant environmental...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 16?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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New on the Job? Study Finds Men, Not Women, Are Rewarded for Getting to Know Their Coworkers

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 19, 2024

A recent study led by Lawrence Houston III, an assistant professor of human resource management at Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, has shed light on a concerning gender disparity in workplace dynamics. The research, published in the Journal of Management Scientific Reports, suggests that men are rewarded for building relationships with coworkers when starting a new job, while women do not receive the same benefits.Houston stated, “This might help to explain how women’s careers get held back right from the beginning.” The study involved surveys with...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 16

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Majority of New Jerseyans Support Confidentiality for Transgender Students, Poll Finds

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 18, 2024

A recent Rutgers-Eagleton Poll revealed that a majority of New Jersey residents believe in the importance of maintaining confidentiality for transgender students in schools. According to the poll conducted in December, 54 percent of respondents stated that teachers should not be obligated to disclose a student's transgender identity to their parents if the student does not feel safe coming out. Additionally, 55 percent expressed that teachers should not personally feel the need to inform parents about a student's transgender status."A majority of New Jerseyans side with...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 16?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 17, 2024

These former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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South Middlesex Times area weekly mass times

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the South Middlesex Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 9

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Match Day Brings Celebration as Medical Students Glimpse Their Futures

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 15, 2024

Medical students across the United States recently experienced the excitement of Match Day, a day when they found out which hospitals had accepted them as residents. Among the thousands of students who participated in this annual event were Esther Jang, Kemi Alabi, and Justin Montague, each with their unique stories and aspirations.Esther Jang, a soon-to-be graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after a traumatic experience involving a plane crash. She shared, “When the emotions of the situation really hit me, the people...

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Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Women Face Challenges in Quitting Smoking, Study Finds

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 15, 2024

Two studies conducted by a Rutgers Health researcher revealed that individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, and bisexual, particularly women, are more responsive to tobacco marketing, have a higher likelihood of smoking daily, and may struggle more with quitting compared to heterosexual individuals.Lead author of the studies, Ollie Ganz, emphasized the importance of studying how sexual minority populations are affected by tobacco marketing, stating, "From previous studies, we know that sexual minority individuals are more likely to use tobacco products than heterosexual...

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Study Shows Impact of Climate Flooding Images and Political Cues on Public Perception

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 14, 2024

A recent study conducted by Lauren Feldman, a professor of journalism and media studies at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, along with colleagues from the University of Michigan, sheds light on the influence of media coverage on public perception of climate change-related flooding.Feldman highlighted the polarization between United States liberals and conservatives in their perceptions of climate change-related flooding, stating that "Liberals have much higher flooding risk perceptions than conservatives, regardless of whether the news they consume...

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Alumna Finds Support Raising Child With Disabilities Through Rutgers

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 14, 2024

An alumna of Douglas College and Rutgers Business School shared her journey of finding support while raising a child with disabilities through Rutgers. The alumna, who remains unnamed in the article, expressed gratitude for the Partners in Policymaking program offered by the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The program aims to educate individuals with disabilities, parents, and caregivers. Speaking about the program, Partners Participant Coordinator Jaime Zahid highlighted its focus on sharing lived experiences and...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 9?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In the Resuscitation Discussion, Do Words Matter Between Doctors and Patients?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 12, 2024

Adults 65 and older, who were hospitalized for a variety of medical conditions, had highly satisfying conversations about whether they wanted CPR, regardless of whether doctors used the terms “allow a natural death” or “do not resuscitate” for indicating no CPR, according to a pilot study by Rutgers Health researchers.The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, sought to determine the best language doctors could use when discussing a patient’s code status to reduce the barrier to having these conversations. It found that it takes less than five...