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Maryela Gallardo

Maryela Gallardo, Writer

My name is Maryela Gallardo and I am a junior at Rowan University double majoring in journalism and health & science communications. I have always been interested in the world around us, whether that is scientific discoveries or, most importantly, climate change. I’ve been writing more articles about environmental issues throughout my college years and hope to continue doing that here! In my little free time I have, you can find me going out to discover new places, photographing, and exercising at the gym.



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There are vegetarian alternatives to turkey for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Photo courtesy of Pexels / Martin Lopez)

DIY: Alternatives to turkey this Thanksgiving

Maryela Gallardo, Staff Writer November 26, 2024
Here are some ideas and tips for how to incorporate a plant-based dish to your feast of thankfulness. 
Volunteers of the Saddler’s Woods stand together after a clean-up event on Nov. 16, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Prince).

South Jersey Highlights: Saddler’s Woods

Maryela Gallardo, Staff Writer November 22, 2024
In Camden County’s Haddon Township, a group of residents is dedicated to conserving and restoring a 26-acre forest around Newton Creek.
Roseate Spoonbill sits on top of a tree at Cape May, N.J. on Sept. 16, 2017. (Joe Gliozzo)

Southern birds migrating to a warmer South Jersey

Maryela Gallardo, Staff Writer November 12, 2024
Sightings of birds like the Roseate Spoonbill mean that many are leaving their native habitats because of an increase in natural disasters and warmer temperatures up north.
Rowan University recognized by The Princeton Review for its environmental efforts for the second year in a row

Rowan University recognized by The Princeton Review for its environmental efforts for the second year in a row

Maryela Gallardo, The Whit Staff October 31, 2024

Rowan University’s environmental efforts have been recognized for a second year in a row by The Princeton Review. Every year since 2010, The Princeton Review, the educational services company, has...

Toni Farmer, adjunct professor at Rowan University and creator of Toni Farmer’s Garden. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Farmer)

Toni Farmer brings hands-on learning into the classroom to teach students about “The Future of Food”

Maryela Gallardo, The Whit Staff October 30, 2024

At Rowan University, many of the school’s faculty and staff are doing their part to be more eco-friendly. Some accomplish sustainability goals through teaching, hobbies outside of class, and research. At...

What’s adrift with microplastics?

What’s adrift with microplastics?

Maryela Gallardo, The Whit Staff April 25, 2024

The event “What’s Adrift With Microplastics?” was held at the Business Hall in Room 121 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by a group of students from the health and science communication senior seminar class....

Dr. Andra Garner is conducting research on natural hazards and their relation to climate change. (Photo by Craig Terry via Andra Garner)

Dr. Andra Garner studies an increase in hurricanes and its impact on local communities

Maryela Gallardo, The Whit Staff February 29, 2024

With climate change, the Earth is bracing for a warmer atmosphere, a more acidic ocean, higher sea levels, and a change in precipitation patterns. Dr. Andra Garner, an Assistant Professor in the Department...

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