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Flu shot graphic. - Graphics Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Wellness Center holds largest vaccine clinic for students and area residents

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Rowan University’s Wellness Center has provided access to students to get their flu shot for free.  The Wellness Center has provided these vaccination clinics in September at Family Weekend. The...

The front of room set-up at the sensory-friendly watch party. - Staff Writer / Aiden Seratore

Sensory-friendly watch party helps build a more inclusive campus

Aiden Seratore October 25, 2023

On Oct. 24th, Lindsay Johnson and The Wellness Center hosted a Sensory-Friendly watch party for the University's Symphony Orchestra concert. Some events and concerts are meant to be sat down and listened...

Heart-shaped condoms. - Graphics Editor/ Julia Quennessen

Wellness Center promotes sexual and reproductive health for students

Abigail Twiford October 18, 2023

Young adults have never had a reputation for being the most cautious when it comes to sexual activity. However, recent data has shown a trend in young adults using condoms less and rates of STIs rising.  The...

Resource tables line the Student Center's Eynon Ballroom. - Contributor / Khansa Samreen

Annual Fresh Check Day highlights mental health resources

Khansa Samreen October 18, 2023

On Oct. 18, The Wellness Center hosted its annual fresh check day at the Student Center Eynon Ballroom.  The room was filled with tables from various on and off-campus mental health organizations...

Ashley Shaw performs Reiki practices on Charisse Ford in a workshop on Nov. 3, 2021. - Photo via copingsilently178071957.wordpress.com

Students relax with Reiki at the Wellness Center

Brendan Cohen October 11, 2023

When it comes to spiritual healing, look no further than Reiki! Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation and stress relief. A vast majority of people all over the world use reiki...

Rowan's Wellness Center and REC Center collaborate with wellness initiatives. Photo via Rowan

Rowan Wellness Center and REC work together to help students thrive physically and mentally

Jared Mattio September 20, 2023

Rowan University offers a number of health and wellness programs that offer support to students and staff. In an effort to enhance these programs, the Recreation Center (REC) and the Wellness Center will...

The graphic and QR code were provided by Uwill and were combined by The Whit. - Photo via Uwill

Free, unlimited mental health counseling comes to RU with Uwill

Madison Miller September 13, 2023

Mental health is one of the most important things to a college student, as it has the potential to affect grades, relationships, and one’s emotional well-being. This past July, Rowan along with 44 New...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and has led those who suffer to speak up. - Photo via Adobe Stock Images

Letter to the Editor: Rowan did not punish the student who spiked my drink

Letter to the Editor April 5, 2023

Dear community, Thank you for talking about drink spiking and sexual assault in the last issue of The Whit. I appreciate that you talked about the problem, instead of continuing the silence. I also...

The suicide hotline is 988. Graphic / Chelsea Valcourt

Rowan University faces fifth student suicide in four years

Abigail Twiford January 26, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, Brian O. Blazek, a Rowan University student and computer science major, passed away unexpectedly during winter break due to suicide. This marks the fifth suicide in four years...

McGraw discusses the various challeneges and triumphs with mental health that she has had on Rowan University campuses. - Contributor / Jennifer McGraw

Letter to the Editor: Feeling Validated After an Invalidating Rowan Wellness Center Experience

Letter to the Editor October 19, 2022

Hello all, I’m a recent graduate of Rowan University hoping to return en route to my master’s degree.  My two short years at Rowan happened during the peak of the pandemic. When I started,...

The student-run support group "SASS" is held weekly at the Wellness Center - File photo via Amanda Palma

Wellness Center Hosts Weekly Student Support Groups

Victoria McGivern December 1, 2021

Life is a waltz of highs and lows, a waltz we often have trouble dancing to. Time to time, individuals become overwhelmed with the flood of what life has to offer.  College is another one of those...

Staff writer Chelsea Valcourt shares tips and advice for mental health management, especially during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Tips to Manage Your Mental Health for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Chelsea Valcourt September 8, 2021

Sept. 1 marked the beginning of National Suicide Awareness Month, Sept. 5 marked the start of National Suicide Awareness Week and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Awareness Day.  It’s no secret that college,...

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