STD reports in Gloucester County show susprising stats for young adults
Image via WikipediaIt’s no surprise to anyone that college campuses are a literal breeding ground for sexually transmitted diseases.But what is surprising is that the number of reported sexually transmitted diseases is going down across Gloucester County, and therefore Rowan’s Glassboro campus, according to human and social services organization FamCare.According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Gloucester County health records, the amount of contractions of diseases like gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV/AIDS has significantly gone down.“The number break down is by each county, and the ones with major colleges or cities in them ...
Greek Week
Greek Week was held last week from Sunday, April 19 to Saturday, April 24. This year was the first year that many of the smaller organizations participated and it was a big success.“It was the first year we had a sense of shared purpose. We networked and made connections, and in turn everyone did a great job," said senior law and justice major Tim Kravitz, vice president of Sigma Pi and president of the Inter–Greek Council.The IGC is made up of 22 national fraternities and sororities at Rowan. Under the IGC umbrella are the Inter Fraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference, ...
Dancers focus on the fetish of love
The obsession of love will keep audiences forever intertwined in Rowan’s new dance performance "Fetiche," premiering at Tohill Theatre in Bunce Hall from April 29 to May 2. Theatre and dance professor Paule Turner and Dance Extensions, Rowan’s contemporary dance company, bring the show to life through body movement while telling a story of young love.With 23 contributing dancers, the cast strives to portray the fetish of love that traps one with peril and aspiration.“The theme of this performance is love and its ups and downs,” said lead role dancer and senior dance major Brianne Crines. “A love triangle is the ...
Minix mowing down the opposition
Excellence is often a hard thing to measure in sports. For Profs sophomore pitcher Jamie Minix, it certainly isn’t.Minix has been a pleasant surprise for the Rowan softball team. The super-sophomore has posted a stellar 15-3 record with a 1.02 ERA this season while pitching 15 complete games in 109.2 innings.With seniors leaving last season, it was uncertain who would become the ace of the pitching staff. Minix stepped up, and has pitched an incredible season so far. She has also taken on a leadership role on the team and is well respected by her teammates.“Jamie works hard every day,” said catcher senior Steph ...
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