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Kailey Sheehan competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Staying Grounded: Kailey Sheehan opens up about her story with mental health

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Despite initially committing to Rowan as a swimmer, Kailey Sheehan ended up on the soccer field her freshman year. Sheehan started swimming year-round in kindergarten, but her attitude towards the sport...

Kylie Elwell waits for the ball. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

The hidden opponent: Kylie Elwell’s fight against mental health struggles

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

For Rowan field hockey’s Kylie Elwell, sports are not just sports, but a way of life. In all honesty, they were her life. “Since I was five years old, I've played a sport every season. I was a three-sport...

When Kaitlyn Riggs, Rowan softball player isn't on the field she's the President of Rowan's chapter of The Hidden Opponent. - Photo via Chris Taylor

The Hidden Opponent’s Rowan University chapter begins first official year

Rachel Sampson September 20, 2023

Rowan and 463 other high schools and college campuses across the U.S. and Canada are bringing awareness to the mental health of student-athletes with The Hidden Opponent, a nonprofit mental health service...

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