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"Without really realizing it, time had gone by and I was in college. I thought that now that I’d achieved my goal of making it into college, it would be my time to have fun and relax. Unsurprisingly, the opposite happened." - Photo via Pixabay

Gambone: From all-nighter to all-right

Paul Gambone December 6, 2023

Since I first started school, I have always been told the importance of having good grades and doing good in my classes. This meant enrolling in all honors courses, which came with honors-level coursework....

Britt's white Christmas tree featuring a Star of David ornament. - Staff Writer / Paige Britt.

Britt: Remember to acknowledge the holidays that aren’t Christmas

Paige Britt December 6, 2023

'Tis the season for Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and Christmas music. Santa Claus, reindeer, and elves can be found displayed throughout homes and retail stores. Twinkling red and green lights are...

If the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has shown us one thing: it's the order to help bring the war to a halt and give the region a chance at peace, the complete removal of Hamas from power is the first step. - Photo via Adobe Stock

Harmon: The imperative for peace; dismantling Hamas as a prerequisite to a ceasefire

Al Harmon November 29, 2023

The war between Israel and Hamas forces broke out on Oct. 7th, leaving behind a trail of bloodshed and worldwide objection in its path. This war has initiated discussions regarding proper approaches to...

"Combining Lennon’s isolated vocals with guitar and voice recordings from Harrison in 1995, both McCartney and Starr recorded instrumentation and vocals in 2022 to finish off the song, one that has been 45 years in the making." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

The Beatles’ final reunion: The Beatles reunite through AI for an emotional farewell song

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/2qQP2NgOoH6HqknnbpJmIk?si=UL6e-KJiSdmMpgQ4H4TRcw More than 53 years after the English rock band The Beatles broke up, they have reunited to release what is being dubbed...

Shockey with her extended family over the years. - Photo via Sarah Shockey

Shockey: Times change, traditions fade, and that’s okay

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

My mom’s side of the family has always been built on traditions. Every year since my mom was a little girl, they would spend a week at a beach house in the Outer Banks, a trip that continued as the...

Rowan Political

Rowan Political clubs answer: What do you think is the proper solution for the Israeli-Hamas War?

Victoria McGivern and Al Harmon November 15, 2023

Rowan Republicans Aniket Shafin, public relations chair of the Rowan Republicans  “The Israel-Palestine issue is a delicate and often polarizing topic. The United States has historically...

A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won't be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy's. - Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon

A disappointing adaptation: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” lacks identity and scares

Jose Ascencio November 10, 2023

“Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF)” continues the downward spiral of video game adaptations onto the big screen. The film is riddled with jump scares, subplots, and uninspired dialogue; the film doesn’t...

"We don’t talk enough about how technology was made to make our lives easier, yet somehow, we are becoming a product of it. We are somehow letting it control us, we can’t live without it." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Samreen: I won’t let social media distract me anymore

Khansa Samreen November 8, 2023

Recently, I made the decision to give up social media. There are many reasons, but ultimately, my philosophy of life has changed ever since I learned the deeper meaning of technology. I’m not going...

On Nov. 21, 2022, Britt gathered with her coworkers for a friends-giving celebration before the chaos would ensue that year. - Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Give thanks to restaurant workers this Thanksgiving season

Paige Britt November 8, 2023

This will be my third year spending Thanksgiving with an apron on, all black, and nothing but Red Bull in my system. Spending Thanksgiving waiting tables has become my own personal tradition of the holiday...

"Misinformation, whether deliberate or unintentional, becomes a powerful weapon." - Courtesy of Adobe Stock

Harmon: The impact of misinformation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Al Harmon November 1, 2023

In an era where information flows like a river, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict serves as a sobering reminder of the severe repercussions of spreading misinformation on the internet, and not knowing...

Miles Bridges (left) and Kevin Porter Jr. (right) are both facing domestic violence charges while the NBA has done very little to address either incident. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Peltzman: Don’t let the NBA’s silence fool you

Drew Peltzman November 1, 2023

October is one of my favorite months of the year but not for the reason you might expect. Not for Halloween nor for pumpkin spice. It is the month when the NBA season starts and I know every night for...

After almost two decades, Panic! At the Disco's "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" is still a gem. — Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon

Panic! At the Disco’s “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out”: 18 years of defying genre

Aiden Seratore October 27, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/2YeOhhJg3OWpN0F1VYPxtW?si=Feneavt6QpqjvsONkcLiIw Panic! At the Disco released “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” almost two decades ago on Sept. 27th, 2005. Their...

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