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Students gather inside of Chamberlain Student Center for the Take Back the Night event. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Twiford: The importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and university events

Abigail Twiford April 12, 2023

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness about the impacts of sexual abuse on victims and survivors, aid in prevention and support those who have experienced these...

Lisa Taddeo's novel "Animal" dives into themes of female rage and cycles of abuse. - Copy Editor / Daniela Garofalo

Lisa Taddeo’s “Animal” delves into themes of female rage and cycles of abuse

Daniela Garofalo November 16, 2022

Lisa Taddeo’s novel, “Animal,” is a compilation of your darkest, truest and most impulsive thoughts typed onto 321 pages for the world to read. Taddeo’s main character, Joan, doesn’t hold anything...

Jennifer Lannon, (second from right) stands with her siblings Sarah, Chris and Kim during her last visit to New Jersey in October 2020. Lannon's father, Dave Whitman, spoke to The Whit about his daughter's murder. - Photo via NJ.com

“The Nightmare That Just Doesn’t End”: Exclusive Interview with Dave Whitman, Rowan Staff Member Whose Daughter Was Murdered by her Ex-Husband Sean Lannon

Kalie VanDewater April 21, 2021

On Friday, March 5, the bodies of four people were found in a parking garage at Albuquerque International Sunport, the largest airport in New Mexico. These people were identified as Jennifer Lannon, Matthew...

Cinderella's story is about more than finding love. It's about surviving abuse and keeping hope. - Photo courtesy of pngimg.com

Hall: Cinderella’s story isn’t superficial; it’s an inspiration to victims of abuse

Destiny Hall November 12, 2019

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella. A young peasant girl is treated badly by her stepfamily. A handsome prince throws a ball. A fairy godmother gives Cinderella a beautiful dress. And boom! She meets...

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