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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...

Students created the Star of David out of candles over the Rowan torch seal in support of the lives that have been lost to acts of terrorism. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Rowan students attend rally to support those in Israel

Gianna Malgieri and Brendan Cohen October 11, 2023

As a reaction to Saturday’s attack on scores of Israeli civilians near the Gaza Strip by the terrorist group Hamas, Rowan's chapter of Chabad, a world-renowned Jewish organization, created a “rally...

Jack Trabucco shares his advice reflecting on and releasing anger in this week's "The Student Side." - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: Dealing With Anger

Jack Trabucco April 20, 2022

You don't need to spend more than a minute on the Internet or watching the news to realize that people are very angry these days, arguably more so than ever before. Every minute of every day it seems...

Student Indu Mithra Madhuranthakam discusses happiness versus internal peace and learning to put down our phones. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Madhuranthakam: Happiness vs. Peace

Indu Madhuranthakam April 13, 2022

We are continually exposed to millions of movies, countless drama series, social media pages and websites that sell us certain lifestyles. These distractions are called just that -- distractions -- for...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw says farewell to fellow graduating colleagues and two organizations that felt like home in her final edition of "Her PROFspective." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Her PROFspective: Everything Happens For a Reason

Jennifer McGraw December 1, 2021

I have a love-hate relationship with the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason.”  I think I have these opposing feelings on the phrase because I only like to believe it when the statement...

The 2020 presidential election is unlike any other in recent history, with stark competition between Biden and Trump. For the Rowan community, we must not let the results of this election divide us. -Photo via BBC

Editorial: We Need to Coexist After the Election Results are Finalized

The Whit Staff November 4, 2020

It’s safe to say that this year’s presidential election has been monumentally different than any other in recent history. The months-long lead-up alone has given this particular election an extra...

Newman House Catholic Campus Ministry offers community for Catholic Profs. Christa Ouellette, who is involved with the Catholic Campus Ministry, describes how various Christian values have impacted her values and life as a Christian Prof. - Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Quellette: How Christian Views on Random Kindness Can Make a Difference

Christa Ouellette October 28, 2020

When the world feels like it’s swallowing you up or you’re at odds with everything and everyone, where is peace? What happens when you cannot find it within yourself or around you? We must learn...

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