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Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-6) addresses the crowd of 50 at Rowan University in the Eynon Ballroom, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. -Photo via Santino D’Agostino.

Rowan hosts top South Jersey Democrat, talks contentious redistricting, GCL and COVID-19

Santino J. D'Agostino February 4, 2022

New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-6) spoke on the redistricting process to roughly 50 attendees, including Rowan University students and the public on Thursday, Feb. 3, in the Eynon...

Santino D'Agostino shares his experience with imposter syndrome and unfamiliarity. - Photo via Pixabay.com

D’Agostino: Dear Imposter Syndrome . . .

Santino J. D'Agostino October 5, 2021

I remember when we first met. It wasn’t over the span of a day or a week or a month; I’d felt your presence long before I’d even say we truly came face-to-face. However, you decided to step out...

More than 5.8 million New Jerseyans are now vaccinated, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?: “Do not Delay,” Says Wellness Center Director Scott Woodside

Santino J. D'Agostino October 5, 2021

The New Jersey Department of Health is wasting no time administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots after advisers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted to recommend that certain...

Staff Writer Santino D'Agostino discusses the impact 9/11 had on Mursalin Singh, an Afghan American biology major at Rowan University. - Photo courtesy of Mursalin Singh

From the Twin Towers to the Taliban: How 9/11 Changed This Afghan American Prof’s Life

Santino J. D'Agostino October 5, 2021

Have you ever faced consequences for something you had absolutely no connection to at all? Something that you yourself were the victim of? Or even worse: Something that happened before you were born? Mursalin...

Santino D'Agostino shares his thoughts on the upcoming election for New Jersey Governor between incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican  nominee Jack Ciattarelli. Photo via ABC News.

D’Agostino: Murphy Campaign’s Ciattarelli-Trump lie⁠—Governor’s Gaslighting Strategy Projects Anxious Election Day Concerns

Santino J. D'Agostino September 17, 2021

Move over, Delta variant. We have a new public health emergency in town, so long as the Murphy campaign sticks around: mass gaslighting. A surely well-rested Gov. Phil Murphy is kicking off the fall...

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver engages with the Rowan community from the comfort of her own home, discussing politics, protests and advice for women of color. - Staff Writer / Santino D'Agostino

Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship Hosts “A Conversation with NJ Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver”

Santino J. D'Agostino March 24, 2021

On March 23, the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) hosted a virtual conversation with New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Oliver discussed criticisms surrounding the Murphy...

Dr. Douglas Webber presents on his reasearch for the future of higher education.
Contributing writer /  Santino D’Agostino

Economist Doug Webber says college can be a great investment, but it depends

Santino J. D'Agostino February 20, 2019

Economist Dr. Douglas Webber presented to students and professors on Monday in the Chamberlain Student Center. He spoke on whether or not the cost of a college education is worth it, and what elements...

Students and board members meet with the SGA E-board to discuss future health plans in the Eynon Ballroom. Staff Writer/Alex Heller

D’Agostino: Rowan’s healthcare crisis is grounded in a fear of spending

Santino J. D'Agostino December 12, 2018

As reported previously by Alexander Heller, the 2018 Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) Senate smacked down a healthcare resolution going by the name “Rowan Well," which would have required...

-Photo from pixabay.com

D’Agostino: Socialism denies these four basic human rights

Santino J. D'Agostino November 21, 2017

According to Dave Nammo over at National Review, a poll reveals that a whopping roughly 40% of Americans favor socialism over capitalism. Forty percent. Four out of ten people, favoring the ideology...

-Photo courtesy of Phil Murphy for Governor

D’Agostino: Murphy’s “millionaire tax” would hurt the middle class

Santino J. D'Agostino November 14, 2017

After hopping out on stage like Roger Rabbit in mere celebratory fashion, newly-elected New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy addressed his supporters with seemingly powerful, Obama-like hand gestures and clearly...

 -Photo from Creative Commons

D’Agostino: Defining the Second Amendment the right way

Santino J. D'Agostino November 8, 2017

This is a piece written by a guest columnist, Santino J. D’Agostino. It seems America is under fire. From Las Vegas shooter Steven Paddock to crazed and troubled, mentally-ill - according to Fox News...

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