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Students rally outside Savitz Hall on November 8th. / Photo via multimedia editor Alex Rossen

Garcia: If You Advocate for Mental Health, Don’t Participate in Hazing

Luke Garcia November 17, 2021

This semester at Rowan, the student body has spoken loud and clear demanding more mental health resources, despite the persistent denial of scarcity by the University.  What has been surprisingly...

Below are 10 local mental health resources, available for free or minimal cost, available for use any time of day. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Local Mental Health Resources

Jennifer McGraw November 10, 2021

Though Mental Health Awareness month is in May, having mental health resources year-round is just as important. Mental health awareness should be a topic of discussion 365 days of the year.  It’s...

The rally was held Monday, Nov. 8, outside Savitz Hall. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan Community Organizes Rally Towards Mental Health Concerns

Gianna Malgieri November 10, 2021

Last Monday, on Nov. 8, students and Rowan community members held a rally in front of Savitz Hall on Mullica Road where they expressed that change and more resources regarding mental health from the university...

A memorial for Maximilian Gray-Barquero - Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Unexpected Student Death Occurs November 1st

Natalie Arch November 10, 2021

“We are here to help you.” That was the title of the email sent by Rowan University sent to students, faculty and staff on Saturday, Nov 6.  “As some may know, a student died on campus...

Attendees of Monday's rally hug outside of Savitz Hall. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Editorial: A Conversation About Mental Health and Student Resources on Campus

The Whit Staff November 10, 2021

This week, students comforted one another in the midst of their mourning, joined together in anguish to voice their broken hearts and held high signs demanding change on Rowan’s campus. Disbelief...

Monday morning, the SGA Executive Board published an email announcing that they would be extending the portion of Senate reserved for student concerns to allow more students to voice their thoughts and feelings to the board and to Rowan administration. -Photo via Pixabay.com

Open Forum Between Students and Administration Held During Senate Meeting to Address Mental Health

Alex Rossen November 10, 2021

Editor's note: This article has been updated to accurately reflect the academic standing of the students involved in the story. On Monday, Nov. 1, Rowan students and staff were struck by the news that...

Staff writer Mya Calderon discusses the benefits of having a furry friend while in college. - Photo / Mya Calderon

Calderon: Five Reasons to Get a Pet in College

Mya Calderon October 20, 2021

Growing up, I never really had friends, but we always had a pet in the house. Our one dog, Lucy, was a pitbull and she was my best friend growing up -- as sad as that may sound to some people. I grew...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw says farewell to fellow graduating colleagues and two organizations that felt like home in her final edition of "Her PROFspective." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Her PROFspective: Mental Health, COVID-19 and Astrology

Jennifer McGraw October 20, 2021

 Have you felt like you’re in a rut these past few weeks? There could be an explanation. By now, I'm sure you’ve heard of this thing called a “Mercury in retrograde.” But unless you heavily...

Robinson Green is where the participants started their race on Saturday, Sept. 18., during Tau Epsilon Phi's second annual 5K charity run.  - Photo via @rowanuniversity on Twitter.

Tau Epsilon Phi Hosts Second Annual 5K Charity Run for Mental Health Awareness

Jack Trabucco September 19, 2021

On Saturday, the brothers of Tau Epsilon Phi helped raise nearly $5,000 during their second annual 5K Charity Run for mental health awareness.  The run started on the Robinson Green and stretched...

In this opinion piece, senior Jennifer McGraw shares her thoughts on the lack of conversation surrounding professional athletes' mental health. - Photo via Pixabay.com

McGraw: We Don’t Talk About Professional Athletes’ Mental Health – and That’s a Problem

Jennifer McGraw September 14, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month is in May, therefore related conversations tend to take place throughout the month. But even now, in September, it seems as though mental health is still making headlines...

Staff writer Chelsea Valcourt shares tips and advice for mental health management, especially during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Tips to Manage Your Mental Health for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Chelsea Valcourt September 8, 2021

Sept. 1 marked the beginning of National Suicide Awareness Month, Sept. 5 marked the start of National Suicide Awareness Week and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Awareness Day.  It’s no secret that college,...

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