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The suicide hotline is 988. Graphic / Chelsea Valcourt

Rowan University faces fifth student suicide in four years

Abigail Twiford January 26, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, Brian O. Blazek, a Rowan University student and computer science major, passed away unexpectedly during winter break due to suicide. This marks the fifth suicide in four years...

Travis Scott has partnered with BetterHelp following the recent tragedy at Astroworld. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Travis Scott to Partner with BetterHelp

Berry Andres November 16, 2021

On Monday, Nov. 8, as the total mortality for the Astroworld Concert rose to 10 people, Travis Scott announced a partnership with BetterHelp for those who have been affected by the concert’s events.  This...

Signs lay on the ground outside of the Student Center Patio in protest of the new proposed copay for the Wellness Center, on Monday April 23, 2018. -File Photo / Jaryd Leady

Mehes: The Wellness Center needs to step-up

Gianna Mehes October 5, 2019

Editor's Note: This op-ed contains discussion of suicide and mental health issues, and may be distressing or triggering for some readers. This article has also been updated to include information about...

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