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Panelists discuss the question on the screen, "Why do men and women have such a hard time communicating?" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

MOCA hosts Middle Ground event: Exploring complexities of black relationships

Al Harmon April 3, 2024

To promote understanding and debate, Rowan University's Men of Color Alliance (MOCA) held the Middle Ground event on March 28 at Prof's Place in the Chamberlain Student Center. The event was inspired...

"Using terminology that you are genuinely unfamiliar with and instances where it does not apply, weakens your case and gives the impression that you are ignorant." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: The buzzword dilemma, how academic terms are losing their weight in online discourse

Al Harmon March 6, 2024

In the era of heightened social awareness and digital activism, there has been a noticeable surge in the adoption of academic words into everyday language. While the goal of this linguistic growth is...

"LVNA wasted no time immersing themselves in the local music scene, debuting at a newly opened concert venue. Despite initial jitters... LVNA's raw energy and onstage chemistry quickly endeared them to audiences." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

REM: The love-infused single that catapulted LVNA into the campus limelight

Al Harmon February 21, 2024

In the bustling realm of college life, where academic pursuits typically take center stage, a new and distinct melody is reverberating through the halls and dorms of Rowan, specifically Holly Pointe Commons....

On the other hand, individuals who consider themselves "oppressed enough" utilize their identities as badges, collecting them to reinforce their arguments in what is known as what some would call the "Oppression Olympics." - Photo via Adobe Stock

Harmon: The online race to innocence, a web of identity politics

Al Harmon January 31, 2024

In the enormous terrain of internet discussions about race, class, and privilege, a social phenomenon known as the "race to innocence" has gained popularity. This phenomenon occurs when people shift conversations...

"In a world where heteronormativity persists, individuals often resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms to grapple with repressed sexuality and associated traumas." - Photo via Adobe Stock.

Harmon: Love, loneliness, & liberation; heteronormativity and homophobia in gay culture

Al Harmon January 24, 2024

I lost my virginity late one chilly autumn night during my sophomore year of college. It wasn't particularly noteworthy, I won't go into too much detail. It transpired as many other gay men might have...

The newly formed band Exit 82 are first to perform as RALT's annual Emo Nite. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

RALT’s annual Emo Nite takes center stage at two iconic venues

Al Harmon December 6, 2023

This past weekend, on Dec. 1, the Rowan Alternative Music Club (RALT) once again brought the local music scene to life with their highly anticipated annual Emo Nite. However, what set this year apart...

If the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has shown us one thing: it's the order to help bring the war to a halt and give the region a chance at peace, the complete removal of Hamas from power is the first step. - Photo via Adobe Stock

Harmon: The imperative for peace; dismantling Hamas as a prerequisite to a ceasefire

Al Harmon November 29, 2023

The war between Israel and Hamas forces broke out on Oct. 7th, leaving behind a trail of bloodshed and worldwide objection in its path. This war has initiated discussions regarding proper approaches to...

"The choice of using “donated” milk crates not only added a rustic charm to the stage but also gave the venue its distinctive name." - Arts & Entertainment  Editor / Al Harmon

The Milk Crate: The new concert venue that’s reshaping the campus music scene

Al Harmon November 16, 2023

In the heart of campus life at an undisclosed university, two college girls, Madhavi Steinert a music industry major, and Bianca Ragusa an RTF major, have embarked on an innovative journey by establishing...

Students march down Discovery Walk while chanting "Free, free Palestine" while holding signs. Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Walkout for Palestine: MSA protest challenges university’s neutrality on Israel-Hamas War

Al Harmon November 15, 2023

On the chilly afternoon of Nov. 9, Rowan University witnessed a significant protest and walkout organized by the Muslim Student Association (MSA). Named the "Walkout For Palestine," the event aimed to...

Kristen Miranda speaks to students at After Dark. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Rowan University’s inaugural ‘After Dark’ event sheds light on sobriety & support

Al Harmon November 8, 2023

In a world where drug use and alcohol consumption are typically considered vital to the collegiate experience, Rowan is taking a different approach. On Nov. 7, the university conducted its first "After...

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman's feminist art and "The Origins of God"

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman’s feminist art and “The Origins of God”

Al Harmon November 8, 2023

Some people have committed their lives to questioning conventional narratives and pushing limits in the fields of art history and feminist studies. Cynthia Mailman, an outspoken feminist artist who has...

"Misinformation, whether deliberate or unintentional, becomes a powerful weapon." - Courtesy of Adobe Stock

Harmon: The impact of misinformation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Al Harmon November 1, 2023

In an era where information flows like a river, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict serves as a sobering reminder of the severe repercussions of spreading misinformation on the internet, and not knowing...

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