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"The opening track “Fortnight” immediately sets the mood, as Swift calmly states “I love you, it’s ruining my life.” For her, TTPD is an eloquent tale of her experience navigating the stages of grief. " - Photo via Maryela Gallardo.

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”: A deep dive into heartbreak & healing

Sarah Shockey April 24, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mo4aZ8pdj6L1jx8zSwJnt?si=lQPHnXtHQZ-jpmyItrn1gQ Familiarly, Taylor Swift once again took the world by storm with the release of her 11th studio album “The Tortured...

Students petting therapy dog Cinder at Wagging Tail Tuesday. - Productions Editor / Sarah Shockey

Therapy dogs extend a helping paw to stressed-out students during Wagging Tail Tuesdays

Sarah Shockey April 24, 2024

With finals week approaching, stress levels among students are on the rise.  To help alleviate student anxiety, the Wellness Center is hosting “Wagging Tail Tuesday” at the Campbell Library for...

Pitching injury graphic. - Graphic / Sarah Shockey

Shockey: What is causing all these pitcher injuries?

Sarah Shockey April 17, 2024

It seems like every other week another prominent MLB pitcher is struck down due to injury. Recently, the Atlanta Braves announced their ace, Spencer Strider will miss the remainder of the 2024 season...

A collage of Shockey's friends she has made so far at her time at college. - Photo via Sarah Shockey

Shockey: Dear incoming freshmen, everything is going to be okay

Sarah Shockey April 17, 2024

As an incoming freshman in Rowan’s Martinson Honors College, I met with a group of fellow first-year honors students once a week during the first semester as a part of their mentorship program aimed...

Johan Rojas graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Shockey: Stop overreacting about Johan Rojas

Sarah Shockey April 10, 2024

The Phillies appear to finally be turning their slow start to the season around. After dropping their first two series of the season to the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, the team finally pulled...

"For Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” isn’t about making a name for herself in country music, it’s reaffirming that she and other black women have always been there." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”: Redefining country music with a touch of Queen Bey

Sarah Shockey April 10, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/6BzxX6zkDsYKFJ04ziU5xQ?si=xld6cDsXR-qAs-qyEWLk4Q “Cowboy Carter” marks the second album in a three-part series for Beyoncé (marked by the extra I’s in the names...

Aiden Tahmazian pitches Circlez at the 2023 New Venture Expo. - Photo via Aiden Tahmazian

Student-run app Circlez launches on the app store

Sarah Shockey April 3, 2024

A new app co-founded by a Rowan student has recently launched. Circlez is a social productivity app that allows users to create and track their goals with their friends, family, and peers based on...

"With a runtime of one hour and 34 minutes, “Kung Fu Panda 4” is fast-paced from the start which causes it to become rushed near the end." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Critics clash over “Kung Fu Panda 4″: Is the franchise losing its punch?

Sarah Shockey March 20, 2024

The anticipated fourth installment to the Kung Fu Panda franchise released in theaters on March 8. Starring Jack Black as the dragon warrior Po, “Kung Fu Panda 4” follows his reluctant journey to...

This image was posted to social media by the Glassboro PD in an effort to catch the pickle plunger. - Photo via @glassboropd on Instagram

Man causes pickle predicament at Glassboro Heritage Dairy Store 

Sarah Shockey March 20, 2024

The Heritage Dairy Store on Main Street found itself in quite the pickle on Sunday, Feb. 25, when a man decided to film himself plunging his head into the pickle barrel inside the store. In response...

An expressive portrait of Stanley's mother created by herself. - Photo via Emma Stanley.

Emma Stanley’s creative path from sketching pets to running an Etsy Shop

Sarah Shockey March 18, 2024

Senior graphic design major Emma Stanley has always been surrounded by animals. She is the proud mother of five parakeets, and one of her birds, Willow, lives with her on campus. Growing up in Swedesboro,...

"In a thrilling adventure, Villeneuve takes viewers on Paul’s journey of acceptance, revenge, and emotionally conflicting decision-making." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two”: A visual spectacle & sci-fi triumph

Sarah Shockey March 18, 2024

The second installment of the franchise, “Dune: Part Two” brings the second half of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 sci-fi novel “Dune” to life, a book that has long been considered the epitome...

From left to right, Shockey, her younger sister Grace, and her cousin Maura sit on Rowan Boulevard enjoying their drinks from Kung Fu Tea on Jun. 7, 2020. - Photo via Sarah Shockey

Shockey: Free parking on Rowan Boulevard is a community issue

Sarah Shockey March 6, 2024

At the start of the spring semester, all free parking at Rowan University and Glassboro was removed, including Rowan Boulevard, the first level of the Rowan Boulevard Parking Garage, and along High and...

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