Category: Articles/Journalism
News articles and short essays.
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 22, 2025 “People aren’t persuaded by fear and discomfort; they lash out against it.” (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor) I don’t think many of us like hecklers. It doesn’t matter who — be it a salesman, a political organization, or a preacher. Having a person shout at me to manipulate…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 22, 2025 “On her way to class at Rowan College of Burlington County, Louwinda Soy’s car broke down, hurting her grades and social life. As unpleasant as this was, it inspired something important: Baron Rides.” (Contributor / Lauwinda Soy) On her way to class at Rowan College of Burlington County,…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 8, 2025 Activist Ben Dziobek, 25, gives a presentation to the Rowan Environmental Action League. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Glassboro, N.J. (Aidan Vanhoof / Staff Writer) The Rowan Environmental Action League (REAL) welcomed guest speaker Ben Dziobek, a 25-year-old political and environmental organizer who works as the executive director for…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 8, 2025 “I don’t actually believe him, but I choose to believe him…the mothman.” (Graphics Editor Alexander Cruz) With the rise of the internet, conspiracy theories pervade everything from everyday conversation to whole political movements. In 2020 and 2024, conspiracy theories like Q-Anon spread like wildfire on the American right…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 8, 2025 Students watch Father Thomas Piro give a presentation on his life and vocation. (Catholic Campus Ministry via Instagram) At the Newman House in downtown Glassboro, dozens of Catholic students and alumni gathered to hear Father Thomas Piro give a presentation on his life and work. Initially, students flowed…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 1, 2025 “Lockheed Martin benefits from Rowan. By working with them, Rowan supports Lockheed Martin, implicitly condoning their actions and business model.” (Lockheed Martin- Partner Page) Twice a week, on my way to class in Robinson Hall, I pass a poster listing major companies Rowan University graduates have gone on…
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Unionized Deptford metalworkers are striking for higher wages amid contract negotiations Striking metalworkers hold up signs on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, reading, “Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 on Strike.” (Aidan Vanhoof) By Aidan Vanhoof Oct. 2, 2025 DEPTFORD, N.J.—Metalworkers waved signs and chanted slogans outside South Jersey Metal, or SJM, in Deptford on Thursday, protesting…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Contributor September 24, 2025 A sign held up by a brother in front of the Rowan Owl statue. (Aidan Vanhoof). In front of Savitz Hall, right by the Rowan Owl statue, like clockwork, two brothers wielding well-worn Bibles preached, hoping to save as many students as possible. Signs with Bible verses in bold…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Contributor September 24, 2025 The garden and plain behind the science hall. (Aidan Vanhoof). Behind the Science Hall is a swath of barren, almost deserted land. Grass isn’t growing; in fact, all that remains is hay. Dried-out foliage litters the exposed soil, in stark contrast with the perfectly manicured lawns everywhere else. However,…
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Aiden Vanhoof, Contributor September 17, 2025 Another article I wrote for Rowan’s school newspaper, The Whit. “All of our songs have a story,” said Darischuk. (@mcintyr3.media on Instagram) Glassboro’s music scene, and by extension Rowan’s, is thriving, with a heavy focus on hardcore and punk music. In this sea of noisy guitar riffs and rapid…
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