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Two models walk the runway during the "Blast from the Past" fashion show during RAH's Black History Month event. This event shared the cultural changes of fashion over time. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

RAH Co-Hosts “Blast From the Past” Fashion Show Displays Diversity

Kariyah Bennett February 23, 2022

The first event for Black History Month was co-hosted by Rowan After Hours, Black Culture League and Beauty in Distress, with a night filled with amazing designs, acting and reflecting on characters that...

El Vez is a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican-style cuisines. The restaurant is located in New York City, NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Philadelphia, PA. - Photo via www.elvezrestaurant.com

Bennett: El Vez Mexican Restaurant Review

Kariyah Bennett February 23, 2022

El Vez, a local Mexican restaurant in downtown Philadelphia, should be on your radar to try when visiting the city. Up until I tried El Vez, my go-to restaurant was Plaza Azteca in Sicklerville. However,...

Promotional photo for the brand new Harry Potter exhibition at Franklin Institute. / Photo via fi.edu

Step into the Wizarding World: Unveiling the enchanting Harry Potter Exhibit at the Franklin Institute

Kariyah Bennett February 20, 2022

Time to dust off your cloak and polish your wands as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter makes its debut at the Franklin Institute in an all-new, interactive exhibit.  Harry Potter: The Exhibition...

Members of Rowan's Black Cultural League will help cultivate events during the Black History Month celebration. - Photo via Former Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan University Celebrates Black History Month

Kariyah Bennett February 16, 2022

Rowan University is celebrating Black History Month in honor of the diverse Rowan community. Through the partnerships of the Black Culture League and Rowan After Hours, Rowan is hosting various events...

Kelsey's and Kim's is one delicious soul food restaurant in Atlantic City, NJ, that features intern Kariyah Bennett reviewed. - Photo via Kelseyandkims.com

Two Atlantic City Soul Food Restaurants Worth Checking Out

Kariyah Bennett February 16, 2022

Soul food is the epitome of Black culture. At every family gathering - at least at my family gatherings – we always make sure there are turkey wings, mac and cheese, cornbread, string beans, pasta salad,...

Features Intern Kariyah Bennett describes the gut-wrenching fear of the "freshman 15." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Bennett: The Struggles of the “Freshman 15”

Kariyah Bennett February 9, 2022

There is a phrase students hear when they begin their first semester of college: the “freshman 15.” It refers to the extra weight students gain through their first year at college. It’s a term...

Christina Franks shares her story of overcoming cancer and other health conditions. - Photo / Christina Franks

Profile: Christina Franks

Kariyah Bennett February 2, 2022

In 2020, most people had the Coronavirus to worry about, but for Christina Franks, the pandemic was the least of her worries. Franks grew up in Washington Township and attended Washington Township...

Features writer Kariyah Bennett shares how to be productive during a snow day. - Former Multimedia Editor / Miguel Martinez

How Should I Spend My Snow Day?

Kariyah Bennett February 2, 2022

The weekends are usually the busiest time for college students. They travel home, work their part-time or full-time jobs, go to parties and hang out with their friends and significant others.  However,...

The Santa Fe Rolls are one of the many appetizers offered at the
"Pats Select Pizza | Grill." - Photo via Patsselect.com

Bennett: ‘Pats Select Pizza | Grill’ Review

Kariyah Bennett November 3, 2021

The aroma of tomato sauce, garlic and grilled chicken filled the serene green room of an Italian-style restaurant named "Pats Select Pizza | Grill." "Pats Select Pizza | Grill" is a family-owned chain...

Fan edit featuring the viral hashtag, FreeBritney. - photo via @BritneyHiatus on Twitter

“Framing Britney Spears” Documentary Explains #FreeBritney Movement

Kariyah Bennett March 3, 2021

“Framing Britney Spears,” the sixth episode of the “New York Times Presents” docu-series, has caused quite a stir in the entertainment world. Currently out now on Hulu, the documentary gives insight...

The Black Cultural League and RAH staff joined together to organize Black History Month Jeopardy. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Students Join Together for RAH’s Black History Month Jeopardy Night

Kariyah Bennett February 10, 2021

“We have to understand the past to open doors to the future.” Aaliyah Wiggins Last Friday, Feb. 5, Rowan After Hours hosted their Black History Month Jeopardy, an event that was co-sponsored...

Holocaust remembrance night was celebrated on October 5, 2018 in the Rowan business hall. -Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Holocaust remembrance night hosts Selma Rossen

Kariyah Bennett October 10, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 5, the Rowan students held an event in the business center called the Holocaust Remembrance Night. This event started off with a prayer that victims of the holocaust would use to give...

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