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Features Editor Jennifer McGraw discusses the importance cancel culture has on holding society accountable. - Photo via Pixabay.com

McGraw: Is It “Cancel Culture” or Is It Accountability?

Jennifer McGraw October 27, 2021

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “cancel culture?”  We’ve all heard this famous phrase that basically means a prominent figure was blocked or shunned by society for doing something...

Rowan University has its first and only course dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement, created by Dr. Alicia Monroe. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Alicia Monroe Leads Rowan’s First Black Lives Matter Course

Alex Rossen October 27, 2021

In her time at Rowan, Dr. Alicia Monroe has taken on somewhat of a multifaceted role as a campus leader. In addition to serving as assistant director of Rowan’s Office of Career Advancement, Dr. Monroe...

Derek Chauvin was recently found guilty of second-degree murder and two other charges in the death of George Floyd. Here, Rowan student Daniel Tepper explains his "conservative" views on the decision. - Jane Rosenberg / Reuters file

Tepper: Reacting to Derek Chauvin’s Conviction

Daniel Tepper April 30, 2021

From the author: This opinion piece is by Daniel Tepper, a politically right-leaning student at Rowan who has been accused of being racist for his views. The Chauvin trial is one of the most notable...

Rowan Students marching on Oct. 23, for the “Say Her Name” march in honor of Breonna Taylor. Today, Rowan University reflects on the ruling of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.- Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan University Community Reacts to the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

Alex Rossen April 21, 2021

The three-week-long trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was one that made the world stand up, pause, and listen with nervous anticipation. Time itself seemed to stand still as people...

Rowan University's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted "COVID-19, Africa and the Diaspora." - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

The University of the Future According to the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Corey Rothauser March 3, 2021

This article is part of a multiple-part series detailing The University of the Future Roadmap released by Rowan University. The University of the Future Roadmap contains several recommendations the...

A picture of a woman holding up a "Turkey Lives Matter" sign at a Rowan University athletic event, which was posted by Rowan Athletic's Instagram and eventually removed after criticism from the Rowan Community. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan Community Responds to “Turkey Lives Matter” Post From Rowan Athletics

Corey Rothauser December 2, 2020

On Thanksgiving, the Rowan Athletics Instagram account posted multiple pictures from some of Rowan's past sporting events.  However, Rowan Athletics quickly removed the post after one of the pictures...

Dr. Penny McPherson-Myers, the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), asks panelists questions about civil discourse in the work place. - News Editor / Corey Rothauser

DEI Hosts “Surviving Elections: Ensuring Civil Discourse in the Workplace”

Corey Rothauser November 16, 2020

On Thursday, Nov. 12, Rowan's Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hosted "Surviving Elections: Ensuring Civil Discourse in the Workplace," which featured faculty from different areas of...

Rowan students and associates attend the Black Student Union on Nov. 6, 2019 - Former Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne

Equality, Representation, and the State of Black Rowan

Dyone Payne November 6, 2019

Lights. Camera. Blackness in action! This is not a drill, but an emergency that must be addressed. This past Monday the Black Student Union held their first State of Black Rowan forum to talk about issues...

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