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Allison Pearce led the suicide prevention training to about 20 students and faculty members. -News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Rowan University hosts suicide prevention training

Abigail Twiford March 8, 2023

A suicide prevention training class was led by Allison Pearce, the assistant director of Healthy Campus Initiatives at the Wellness Center, on March 8. The class utilized the QPR Institute, which stands...

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...

This is the fifth suicide the Rowan community has faced in four years. - Photo / Amanda Palma

EDITORIAL: A student died — and Rowan said nothing

The Whit Staff January 26, 2023

According to the University of Connecticut, nearly 1,100 suicides will occur on college campuses across the United States in a given year. Unfortunately, Rowan University is not exempt from this staggering...

2022 Student Mental Health Conference hosted by Healthy Campus Initiatives. - Features Editor / Drew Peltzman.

Healthy Campus Initiatives hosts 2022 Student Mental Health Conference

Drew Peltzman November 16, 2022

Healthy Campus Initiatives (HCI) hosted its fifth annual Student Mental Health Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 15, to bring awareness and advocate techniques to combat mental health issues at Rowan.  Six...

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,...

Bhatt's new office is located at the Wellness Center on  201 Mullica Hill Rd in Glassboro. - Writer / Rashad Uhuru

Rowan SGA Introduces Student Mental Health Advocate: Riya Bhatt

Rashad Uhuru September 13, 2022

Riya Bhatt will helm initiatives to serve students in their communication with the Wellness Center - Photo via Rowan University In regards to what many consider to be a mental health crisis at Rowan...

Woodside is calling the ending of testing in Hollybush a “milestone,” and that it’s just one of the many steps that will be taken to roll back the protocols that have been put in place. -Photo via / Nicholas Feldman.

COVID-19 Protocols are being Changed Across Campus

Natalie Arch February 23, 2022

According to a statement made by the Rowan Announcer on Feb 20., changes have been made regarding the COVID-19 testing policies on campus.  The Hollybush Mansion on Summit Lane will no longer...

 The next vaccination clinic will be held on Feb 28, 2022 in the Chamberlain Student Center. - Photo via Pixabay.com.

Vaccines for Valentine’s Day

Victoria McGivern February 15, 2022

This Valentine’s Day, the Rowan Wellness Center hosted a vaccination clinic in partnership with the Gloucester County Department of Health.  From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14, in the...

The more students wear masks, take sick days and exert caution the easier it will be to keep our school functioning best. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Should Rowan Worry About the Omicron COVID Variant?

Johnathon Rera December 8, 2021

“We are more concerned with the flu this year than COVID,”  Joe Cardona, the vice president for university relations here at Rowan, said.  That statement sums up everything Cardona has...

On Monday, Nov. 8, a rally was held outside of Savitz Hall, advocating for more mental health services. -Photo via Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

One Month After Rowan’s Mental Health Rally-Where are We?

Alex Rossen December 8, 2021

Roughly one month ago, Rowan’s mental health services became the center of the university discourse. At the Student Government Association’s (SGA) senate meeting on Nov. 8., student voices were heard...

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...

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