Debut Novel from Local Writer After Living and Working in China

Takeem Ragland, a graduate of the Millville High School Class of 2005, former Millville Public School substitute teacher, and former high school track and field sprinter, has published his first novel. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Delaware State University in 2009, and his master’s from Saint Joseph’s University in 2015. Before moving abroad, he […]

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Concerted Effort

When history repeats itself as tragedy, it’s difficult to ignore the precedents, however eerie. Such is the case with rapper Travis Scott’s November 5 Astroworld Festival in Houston that left eight dead and hundreds more injured. Scott’s concerts are known for what the New York Times refers to as “good-natured physical expression—what [Scott] calls ‘raging…’

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Every Kid Sports

The thing that is so brutal about poverty is that it touches every aspect of a family’s existence. While those impacts are felt in the most basic areas of life such as food insecurity, a lack of clothing, healthcare needs that go unaddressed, substandard education, and inadequate shelter, the impacts also creep out into other

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RCSJ Professor Advocates for Children’s Mental, Physical and Spiritual Well-Being

In Dr. Kate Tumelty-Felice’s world, children are the hope and promise for a better future, which is why the Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) professor of education and psychology actively searches for positive, impactful ways to reduce their trauma. Felice, who prepared a list of tips on how students can mindfully find resilience during

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Beside the Bird

Thanksgiving is a good time for people to reflect and focus on what they’re thankful for. Family and friends will gather around tables full of appetizing and delicious foods, and will spend quality time chatting, laughing and creating cherished memories. I’m thankful for all of God’s blessings and for loving family and friends who are

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