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"What was once only the stressors of an ending semester, added are anxieties of what to wear and who to invite for graduation, wondering when you will have time for pictures on top of final assignments, and navigating where you’re going to go next." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Michaels: A farewell with acknowledgment to lessons learned throughout college

Sylent Lee Michaels April 24, 2024

The end of a semester is often stressful and comes up quickly. Every semester for 100 years, students at Rowan University work tirelessly to finalize assignments, complete club commitments, and study...

"By being aware and proactive, there is always a positivity to jump start someone who is struggling through recovery." - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Michaels: The butterfly effect of stigma surrounding addiction

Sylent Lee Michaels April 10, 2024

Recently, a hot topic of coverage for the Whit has been a discussion of drugs. From cocaine prevalence on campus and explanatory outlooks on fentanyl in America to opinion pieces highlighting the importance...

"If you’re contemplating a change of pace, keep in mind that you’re not alone. As this data shows, many people change career paths over time. " Graphic / Bunny Beyer

Michaels: I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up, and that’s okay

Sylent Lee Michaels March 27, 2024

Growing up, we’re often asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” To which we often respond with silly things like an astronaut, a princess, or the president. Or, we have attainable career...

"PULLATracker inspires femininity and ensures safety, as women inspire other women." - via @pullatracker on Instagram

Michaels: A PULLATracker journey, inspiring women to support women

Sylent Lee Michaels February 28, 2024

As a young woman who has grown up without my mother in my life, I always felt that I had this loss of someone to idolize. Someone who I could look up to and learn from with regard to different aspects...

Gamophobia is the actual term for a fear of commitment. - Multimedia Editor /  Drew Peltzman

Michaels: Drop your issues and stop being afraid of commitment

Sylent Lee Michaels February 21, 2024

Dating in college isn’t easy, and maybe it never has been. In 2024, it’s exceptionally complex, between hook-up culture, party culture, social media, and dating apps, a lack of romance and chivalry,...

"I have a very unique opinion on taking your loved one out for dinner on the 14 of February. And I say with confidence: just don’t do it." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Michaels: Be original and don’t go to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day

Sylent Lee Michaels February 7, 2024

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I implore you to explore unconventional ways to celebrate, rather than going out to a restaurant the day of.  As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry...

"If you’re going through this I can assure you, you’re not alone and you can overcome self harm no matter how long it takes." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Michaels: Celebrating a year without self-harm and understanding why this is a triumph

Sylent Lee Michaels January 31, 2024

Trigger warning: This article discuss self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Last week I celebrated being one year clean from self-harm. Since the conversation about mental health has become more prominent...

Acoustic Soul preforms for Summit City Winery customers. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Lee Michaels

University Boulevard’s hidden gem: Summit City Winery

Sylent Lee Michaels January 24, 2024

Tucked away at the very end of a street known as University Blvd., where many off-campus college students reside, is a quaint little winery that often goes overlooked by the students attending the campus...

My high school graduation photos taken on my back deck, following a Zoom graduation. - Photo via Sylent Michaels

Michaels: Reflect on who college has helped you become

Sylent Lee Michaels January 24, 2024

Ah, the spring semester of 2024 is upon us. I am a senior in college, possibly taking my last semester in school. I say possibly because who knows if I’ll get my masters after this, but that’s to...

Whit staff members pose for a photo with Professor Nick DiUlio during a homecoming event. This is what I am thankful for. - Photo via Sylent Michaels

Michaels: Thankful for college

Sylent Lee Michaels November 15, 2023

Have you ever taken a moment to appreciate how lucky you are to have the opportunities to learn every day at your college, to often be taught by renowned professionals in your field of study?  Unlike...

"The damage is done and suddenly you are stuck in a relationship that is depleting your mental health, but you don’t want to leave."- Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Michaels: Don’t let toxic relationships drag you down

Sylent Lee Michaels November 8, 2023

I have wanted to write about this forever, it is an important topic that is not discussed enough. A painful fact that can occur often and easily within relationships between partners and lovers. To be...

Buttercreme shows off her hand made dress at the Rowan After Hours drag workshop. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Michaels

Buttercrème: The aspiring drag queen crafting her own fairy tale

Sylent Lee Michaels November 1, 2023

Dakota Dekovitch is a junior at Rowan University studying in the theater department. The 20-year-old student has a concentration in design tech, with a passion for costuming, musical theater, and makeup....

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