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"However, as the conversations of voting, and more specifically who to vote for progress, there can be a lot of miseducation on what the people’s First Amendment rights are." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Talking Politics webinar teaches students about the First Amendment

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor September 25, 2024

As the country continues to head closer to election night, universities across the nation are taking the opportunity to educate students on expressing their First Amendment rights. For some students enrolled...

"Using terminology that you are genuinely unfamiliar with and instances where it does not apply, weakens your case and gives the impression that you are ignorant." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: The buzzword dilemma, how academic terms are losing their weight in online discourse

Al Harmon March 6, 2024

In the era of heightened social awareness and digital activism, there has been a noticeable surge in the adoption of academic words into everyday language. While the goal of this linguistic growth is...

In the past, witches were feared. Now they are celebrated. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Michaels: Free to be a witch

Sylent Lee Michaels October 25, 2023

Witch hunts, burning, stoning, torment, and fear have surrounded the idea of witchcraft since as far back as the 1300s. In a world where history is common to repeat itself, it comes as a large shock in...

The best way to deal with religious protesters is a lot easier then you think: ignore them. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Harmon: The best way to deal with religious protesters is easy, ignore them

Al Harmon September 20, 2023

By now, we've all seen it. The religious fanatics who shout at students as they walk to class or back to their dorms from the sidewalk. They hold signs about premarital sex, the impending return of God,...

Rowan women’s volleyball stands united before game. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Freedom of Speech in Rowan Athletics

Connor Brown November 30, 2022

College student-athletes represent more than just themselves during their time at school and, at times, can be limited to what they say if it doesn’t align with the policies set forth by the respective...

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