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"It can take someone 5, 6, or even 10 years to jump the hurdle of getting a degree. Understanding that it is not about how you start, but how you finish." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

The challenges of non-traditional college students

Erik Gil April 24, 2024

It is no surprise that every student has a different set of challenges when navigating through college. Usually, when you're 18, you enter college, work a part-time job, and maintain your academics, which...

Getting out of bed can feel like crawling from a pile of rubble with Seasonal Affective Disorder. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Laughton: Drag yourself out of bed and talk about feeling SAD

Elena Laughton November 8, 2023

The seasons, temperatures and daylight hours are changing. So are people’s moods and mental health. Around this time of year a term that gets thrown around a lot, supposedly to describe this change...

Sometimes marijuana can bring people together. Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Michaels: Why I will always advocate for marijuana

Sylent Lee Michaels April 19, 2023

April 20, 2023 is upon us. My second favorite holiday of the year (right behind Halloween)! A day to celebrate a gift from our Earth that has helped so many. A day to join together with your friends. The...

A person consuming marijuana through smoke inhalation. Photo via Wikipedia Creative Commons

Harmon: Unveiling the negative effects of smoking weed

Al Harmon April 19, 2023

The topic of marijuana is a contentious one, with opinions on its use varying widely. As a 21 year old who has never smoked weed, I have observed its effects on those around me. Many of my friends and...

Bhatt's new office is located at the Wellness Center on  201 Mullica Hill Rd in Glassboro. - Writer / Rashad Uhuru

Rowan SGA Introduces Student Mental Health Advocate: Riya Bhatt

Rashad Uhuru September 13, 2022

Riya Bhatt will helm initiatives to serve students in their communication with the Wellness Center - Photo via Rowan University In regards to what many consider to be a mental health crisis at Rowan...

The student-run support group "SASS" is held weekly at the Wellness Center - File photo via Amanda Palma

Wellness Center Hosts Weekly Student Support Groups

Victoria McGivern December 1, 2021

Life is a waltz of highs and lows, a waltz we often have trouble dancing to. Time to time, individuals become overwhelmed with the flood of what life has to offer.  College is another one of those...

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Leady: Two dads

Jaryd Leady March 7, 2018

I have two dads... and no, it’s not what you may be thinking. My father suffers from bipolar disorder, along with a slew of other issues due to his bipolar disorder. When I was younger, I never totally...

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Mathes: Seeking a therapist

Carly Mathes February 27, 2018

When starting the search for a therapist, there are many things to consider doing before choosing the right person for you. There are things you should research, questions you should ask and information...

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Mathes: Explaining your mental illness to others

Carly Mathes February 13, 2018

Relationships can be hard. They can be even harder when you have to explain your mental illnesses to your significant other. How do you explain what they should or shouldn’t do if you have an anxiety...

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Mathes: My take on getting rid of the stigma

Carly Mathes February 6, 2018

There is a stigma around the words "mental health" that doesn’t seem to be going away. So, what can we do about that? How can we make mental health and getting help more acceptable to all people? I’ve...

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McCray: Just think positive?

Brianna McCray January 23, 2018

People that suffer from depression are constantly told to “Just think positively.” Trying to think positively doesn’t work for everyone. In fact, it can cause some to feel even worse and intensify...

To Write Love On Her Arms is a safe space for talking mental illness

Sarah Camp November 16, 2016

One in four adults lives with a diagnosable mental health disorder. A club on campus has become a resource for those individuals. National nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) is working to change...

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