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"People aren’t persuaded by fear and discomfort; they lash out against it." (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Vanhoof: Please stop trying to save me

Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

I don’t think many of us like hecklers. It doesn’t matter who —  be it a salesman, a political organization, or a preacher. Having a person shout at me to manipulate me in their own favor is a genuinely...

"I wholeheartedly believe that students should start taking better advantage of that. It is a beautiful way to foster community and honor our school." (Jacqueline Suglia / Contributor)

Suglia: Answering the question: is homecoming overrated

Jacqueline Suglia, Contributor October 22, 2025

Homecoming is a weeklong gathering for students and staff to join together in appreciation for their university, flaunting their school spirit — a weeklong party with support from alumni and visible...

A cartoon graphic depicting a news crew camera in the top left and a hobbyist camera in the bottom right. Two arrows are between the graphics indicating interchangeability. (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Guzman: My future after RTF

Yasaira Guzman, Contributor October 22, 2025

As a sophomore at Rowan University, majoring in radio, television, and film (RTF) and minoring in photography, I have learned a lot about myself and what I want to do after I graduate. At first, when I...

"Going to Rutgers and growing to dislike the environment made me appreciate Rowan University on a whole different level than I think a lot of students here would say." (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Onorato: An offbeat transfer experience

Ellianna Onorato, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

I have a very different transfer experience than most. It’s technically not a transfer experience at all.  Credit-wise, I’m considered a sophomore at Rowan, and I started here in the spring 2025...

"I grew up hearing comments like 'Is that really your hair? It can’t be that, it looks like a wig.' 'Homie The Clown,' and the all-time classic, 'Frizzball.'" (Savannah Love Chadee / Productions Editor)

Chadee: Taming your mane

Savannah Love Chadee, Productions Editor October 15, 2025

Growing up, my curly hair was something I was always made aware of. While my curls were often perceived as a negative trait, I learned to embrace them over time and find confidence within them. I grew...

A stylized person inside a heart, with two smaller hearts to the left and right of it. (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

DiCicco: The never-ending search for validation

Nick DiCicco, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

“Self-worth” is a term found everywhere, from ads to influencers to celebrities promoting it as something earned by others’ views on us, and superficial factors such as appearance, academic ability,...

"Some of us are in dire need of energy and motivation to soldier on, especially at this point in the semester, as assignments and deadlines start to pile up." (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Otto: Procrastination is universal

Christopher Otto, News and Photography Editor October 15, 2025

Throughout the entirety of my academic career, I’ve been a chronic procrastinator, meaning that I’ve developed a pretty bad habit of waiting until the last minute to get work done. When it comes to...

“Send in your mail-in ballot, vote early, or vote in person at your designated polling location. Vote as if your life depends on it, because it does.” (Graphic via Canva)

Editorial: Local elections need your vote

Whit Staff October 15, 2025

We all know that presidential elections are important to our democracy. We know that we should vote and educate ourselves on each candidate. But what is not discussed nearly enough is local elections,...

An assortment of apples in a variety of art styles. (Graphic via Canva)

Solomon: An apple a day

Maya Solomon, Contributor October 15, 2025

It’s that time of year, dead leaves scatter the ground, and there’s a chill in the air. The season for cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and my personal favorite, apples.  I have enjoyed...

"If you take the skill of identifying these hierarchies into your daily life, you will find that your problems are much easier to tackle." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Miller: Playing the blame game and winning

Lily Miller, Opinion Editor October 8, 2025

All our problems have a source. I, for example, am constantly running slightly late. I could blame this on all sorts of things. The weather, the proximity of my classes to each other, traffic, the list...

A graduation cap and diploma set over background of greenery and brown eyed Susans. (Graphic via Canva)

Editorial: Staying committed to a college in transition

The Whit Staff October 8, 2025

Rowan University is growing. It always has been, but the past few years have been different. So much so that in 2023, Rowan was the third fastest growing research university in the nation and even today...

"Wars raged on, deaths piled up, and new leaders took power while I turned my head away from the screen." (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Fugee: Ignorance will never be bliss

Hayden Fugee, Copy Editor October 8, 2025

In an era where news and current events are blowing up our phones, filling our notifications, and on every corner of social media, some choose to omit it altogether in favor of their mental health. Many...

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