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Gianna Ruocco

Gianna Ruocco is a junior majoring in English and journalism and media studies and minoring in psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences. Her column, "A Piece of Mind", runs every other Thursday.

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RUOCCO: Rutgers dining must better accommodate Muslim students during Ramadan

Ramadan takes place on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Individuals of the Muslim faith take this time to observe a sacred month of worship. During Ramadan, Muslims around the world partake in fasting, also known as sawm, which begins at sunrise and ends at sunset each day for the entirety of the month.Apr 20
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RUOCCO: Rutgers must better support students with disabilities

Frustrated. My mind moves faster than my feet while a flock of eyes watches my every step. Tired. The hands of time tick within my chest, mimicking the sound of my accelerated heartbeat. Defeated. What once took only a few minutes for me now takes an hour. I feel helpless.Mar 31
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RUOCCO: Rutgers must do more to make buildings more accessible

The sound of my alarm bounces off the walls of my room for the fourth time this morning. I finally decide that now is the time that I should get ready for my morning class. I roll out of bed and check the phone that was blaring moments before.Mar 10