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"True American patriots want their country to be better. Acknowledging injustice isn’t unpatriotic, it shows a desire to improve — to be great." (Sports Editor / Sarah Shockey)

Shockey: Wearing flags, not blindfolds

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor February 11, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicked off in Italy last week. 93 countries, including the United States, are being represented. This year’s games, co-hosted by the cities of Milan and Cortina...

"If nothing else, being well read is cool. If you’ve picked up this newspaper or read this online article, you probably agree." (Staff Writer / Ellianna Onorato)

Onorato: We should all read more books

Ellianna Onorato, Staff Writer January 28, 2026

“I haven’t read a book since high school.” This is one of the scariest things someone can say to me. It’s a statement that doesn’t need to be verbalized because after one conversation with...

"a phenomenon begins to occur where suddenly the tables are turned, and I’m looking forward to going back to college." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Tierney: The ups and downs of winter break

Seamus Tierney, Contributor January 28, 2026

In the days between the end of the fall semester and the start of the spring semester, Rowan University students were granted time at home for the holidays and the turn of the seasons. From Dec. 18 to...

"With all of this in mind, if you’re currently feeling a little worse for wear, please don’t push yourself." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Otto: Stay home when you’re sick

Christopher Otto, News & Photography Editor January 28, 2026

I spent about half of my winter break lying in bed, sick as a dog. My throat felt like I had spent the past three days screaming at the top of my lungs between chain-smoking Marlboro Reds, and my chest...

A laptop with Google Docs on the screen. The document says "i have no idea what i'm doing." (News and Photography Editor / Christopher Otto)

Otto: Dealing with writers block

Christopher Otto, News&Photography Editor November 19, 2025

I have spent the past two weeks trying to figure out what I wanted to write about for an opinion article. It’s not that I’ve been lacking in ideas at all. As a matter of fact, I’ve had several ideas,...

"Fiber can easily be found in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. And while this seems daunting, it’s not as hard as you think to eat more fruits and veggies." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Onorato: Fruit is the underdog of snacking

Ellianna Onorato, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

Fruit is often an overlooked food group, considering the average college student’s diet of dining hall food and DoorDash. I, too, used to overlook it when I lived on campus. I lived mostly off beige...

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