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Sara Farris (left) and Angelina Witting (right) talk about the disappearance of the Uyghur Genocide in modern media at Discovery Hall on Rowan's campus. Wednesday, March 26, 2025. - Staff Writer / Owen Miller

Rowan group holds discussion about Uyghur genocide in China

Owen Miller, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

On Wednesday, March 26, the Rowan Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights hosted a student-led discussion on China’s genocide of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region. The talk...

Social justice activist Feminista Jones discusses the spectrum of intersectionality and opening our minds to change. - Contributor / Jack Trabucco

Feminista Jones Headlines Fourth Annual Feminist Activist Symposium

Jack Trabucco March 9, 2021

On Monday, March 8, the Rowan University Office of Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR) hosted its fourth annual Feminist Activist Symposium, in celebration of International...

Since art is an innate facet of humans, creating art is a way to convey universally understood messages. Rossen discusses the impact art with activist messages has on society. - Photo courtesy of Alex Rossen

Rossen: The Intersection Between Art and Activism

Alex Rossen March 8, 2021

Few things about a contemporary democratic society are more beautiful, valuable and meaningful than the intersection between activism and art. Making art is an innately human act, and it can also...

Alexis Thompson, the president of Generation Action Rowan. - Photo courtesy of Alexis Thompson

Generation Action Rowan Hosts “Advocate Like a Boss: Supporting Black Femmes”

Jaimie McCormick March 1, 2021

Last week, Generation Action Rowan hosted "Believe and Support Black Femmes," a virtual series of events from Tuesday, Feb. 23, to Thursday, Feb. 25. Generation Action is partnered with Planned Parenthood...

Miranda Massie is the founder and director of the Climate Museum in New York City. Massie came to Rowan and gave a presentation entitled "No Time to Waste: What We Need to do for Sustainability and Climate Progress." - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Miranda Massie encourages Rowan community to take action against climate change now

Alexa Aulicino November 20, 2019

“I want you to imagine you have never seen this image before...” Miranda Massie instructed the audience last week at her campus-wide presentation entitled “No Time to Waste: What We Need to do for...

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Editorial: Journalism is activism in its most basic form

The Whit Staff April 4, 2018

Journalism, at its core, follows several tenants: seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently and be accountable & transparent. But journalism is activism in its most basic form. When...

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Lutz: Martin Luther King should be celebrated

Kyle Lutz January 24, 2018

Before and after his April 4, 1968 assassination, legendary activist, religious figure and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has made a significant impact on America to this day. His impact is so strong, America...

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