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The Whit staff writer Mya Calderon talks about her love of tattoos. Pictured is her fourth tattoo. - Photo / Mya Calderon

Calderon: Love at First Buzz

Mya Calderon October 6, 2021

The cool chair hit my skin, feeling as if I just laid in a pile of snow. Except, I was sweating. The anticipation of what was to come spiked my adrenaline.  The man asked me, “Are you sure you’re...

Ben Axler, short-seller and Chief Investment Officer of Spruce Point Capital Management, discussed business success and stocks with Rowan students on Thursday, Sept. 30 - Photo via Businessinsider.com

Activist Short-Seller Ben Axler Talks Stocks with Rowan Business Students

Chelsea Valcourt October 6, 2021

Short-seller and economic activist, Ben Axler, spoke to over 50 students and staff via Zoom on Sept. 30. Axler is the founder of Spruce Point Capital Management LLC, a hedge fund that specializes in short-selling...

Staff Writer Santino D'Agostino discusses the impact 9/11 had on Mursalin Singh, an Afghan American biology major at Rowan University. - Photo courtesy of Mursalin Singh

From the Twin Towers to the Taliban: How 9/11 Changed This Afghan American Prof’s Life

Santino J. D’Agostino October 5, 2021

Have you ever faced consequences for something you had absolutely no connection to at all? Something that you yourself were the victim of? Or even worse: Something that happened before you were born? Mursalin...

Senior Joel Vazquez-Juarbe shares his experience with the COVID-19 pandemic. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Vazquez-Juarbe: Covid 19,20,21

Joel Vazquez-Juarbe September 29, 2021

When the pandemic first began, I was in my last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College. My life was formalized. I’d wake up, workout, reward myself with a WaWa coffee, go to class, hang out with...

Staff writer Owen O'Brien discusses the special connection of raising his kitten, Levi. - Photo courtesy of Owen O'Brien

O’Brien: Raising Levi

Owen O’Brien September 29, 2021

After receiving my second Pfizer dose, I didn’t expect to come home with a living creature.  I was stopped at a red light, 40 miles away from home, when a lady approached my car, motioned for...

Student University Programmers hosted "The Shrekoning" for their movie night event on Tuesday, Sept. 28. - Photo via Film-Cred.com

Student University Programmers Hosts “The Shrekoning”

Jenna Platt September 29, 2021

  Tuesday night, the Student University Programmers (SUP) hosted “The Shrekoning” and showed "Shrek 2" in the Student Center Ballroom at their weekly free movie night. Tuesday nights are movie...

Senior world religions and psychology major Bria Riley reflects on her many great memories while attending Rowan University. - Photo courtesy of Bria Riley

Senior Spotlight: Bria Riley, Class of 2021

Jennifer McGraw September 29, 2021

     “Enlightening.” This is one word senior Bria Riley uses to describe her time at Rowan University.  With her four years at Rowan University coming to a close, Riley...

Marc Zumoff, former 76ers Play-by-Play Broadcaster, discusses his career with students during Pizza with the Pros event. - Photo via @rowansportscam on Twitter

Pizza With the Pros: Former Philadelphia 76ers Broadcaster Marc Zumoff Discusses Career and Tips to Success

Drew Peltzman September 28, 2021

Former 76ers’ play-by-play legend Marc Zumoff visited Rowan University during this past Monday’s Pizza with the Pros, hosted by Director of Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact Neil Hartman. In...

Pizza with the Pros kicked off on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.. The event featured Philadelphia Inquirer Managing Sports Editor Michael Huang, sharing his experience working in the sports media industry. - Images via Pixabay.com and Rowan Athletics. Graphic by Former Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf.

Michael Huang Kicks Off the Semester-Long Sports Communication Event Pizza With the Pros

Jennifer McGraw September 22, 2021

King Auditorium in Bozorth Hall was full of students for the Rowan University’s Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact staple event, Pizza with the Pros, on Monday night. During Pizza...

Jack Trabucco discusses his tips for making New Year's Resolutions that stick. - Graphic / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: The Destructive Self-Hatred of Cheating

Jack Trabucco September 21, 2021

“Oh boy, here he goes with the long-winded ‘don’t cheat’ diatribe. SKIP,” I hear you say.  Fair enough. We’ve all been told since grade school that cheating is not only wrong and a...

Robinson Green is where the participants started their race on Saturday, Sept. 18., during Tau Epsilon Phi's second annual 5K charity run.  - Photo via @rowanuniversity on Twitter.

Tau Epsilon Phi Hosts Second Annual 5K Charity Run for Mental Health Awareness

Jack Trabucco September 19, 2021

On Saturday, the brothers of Tau Epsilon Phi helped raise nearly $5,000 during their second annual 5K Charity Run for mental health awareness.  The run started on the Robinson Green and stretched...

Christian, Liz and Jacob from the team "The Hit Disney Channel Show Olivia and Madison" enjoy Prof's Place Trivia Night. - Photo courtesy of Chelsea Valcourt.

Prof’s Place Wednesday Trivia Nights Returns In Person

Chelsea Valcourt September 19, 2021

The long-awaited favorite activity among students has returned to Prof’s Place. Wednesday Night Prof’s Place Trivia is back after being virtual for three semesters, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While...

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