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With President Trump testing positive for COVID-19, it is evident that his attitude toward the pandemic has contributed to his diagnosis. His disregard for social distancing and mask-wearing increased his chances of catching the coronavirus. - Photo courtesy of ctvnews.ca

Pallante: I Have Sympathy Only for my Country

Robert Pallante October 5, 2020

Over the weekend, I sat contemplating how we got here as a country: almost 210,000 Americans dead, millions more infected and now the president in the hospital because of his arrogance. I have no...

While COVID-19 forced us into situations in which we couldn't easily connect with other people, it allowed us the opportunity to connect with ourselves. Lonsdorf achieved this by picking up myriad books during her isolation. - Photo via pexels.com

Lonsdorf: Being at Rowan Makes Me Miss My Six Months of Lockdown

Tara Lonsdorf September 30, 2020

My family took COVID-19 seriously. While most members of my household are young and would probably survive the virus, we have rather negative opinions of accidentally killing the infirm by way of negligence....

Human rights are of huge concern globally. Though they might not impact you directly, you should still care. - Photo via licas.news

Rossen: Where do we Stand on Global Human Rights?

Alex Rossen September 30, 2020

The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document in and of itself, holds that recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family...

While "The Whit" is a great source of hyperlocal news, it shouldn't be your only source of news. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

Editorial: Diversifying Your News Sources is Essential

The Whit Staff September 30, 2020

Newspapers, radio news, TV news broadcasts and other forms of professional journalism are very convenient and, for the most part, reliable sources of information. We can rely on them for accurate information...

Newman House Catholic Campus Ministry offers community for Catholic Profs. Christa Ouellette, who is involved with the Catholic Campus Ministry, describes how forgiveness is a complicated but also important Christian topic. - Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Quellette: Christian Forgiveness is Both Necessary and Complicated

Christa Ouellette September 26, 2020

One moral that unites all Christians is that of forgiveness. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, to forgive means “to cease to feel resentment against an offender.” Letting go of resentment...

Ruth Bader Ginsberg's official SCOTUS portrait. - Image / Supreme Court of the United States

Lonsdorf: RBG Leaves Behind a Legacy More Complex Than That of a “Girl-Boss”

Tara Lonsdorf September 23, 2020

When I first heard of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, it was not because of her myriad accomplishments. It was not because she had graduated from Columbia Law School as joint valedictorian,...

SGA President Arielle Gedeon delegates votes with SGA Senate. - Former News Editor / Alexander Heller

Letter to the Editor: SGA Response to “Does Our University Truly Respect Jewish Profs?”

Letter to the Editor September 23, 2020

Editor's Note: This Letter to the Editor was originally sent on Sept. 11, 2020. However, it was not received by Whit staff until Sept 21, 2020. Despite the lapse in timeliness, the Student Government...

With COVID-19 still present in our everyday lives, students have had adapt to meet many challenges, including remote learning. We have learned how to best manage our classes without having much in-person contact with classmates and professors, if any at all. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

Editorial: We Should Seize the Opportunities Given to us by COVID-19

The Whit Staff September 23, 2020

The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt in every aspect of our lives. Most schools are operating virtually or in a hybrid format and social events are either non-existent or restricted due to capacity...

The Whit published its first physical issue since the return to campus after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. We will continue to bring high-quality news content to the Rowan community. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

Editorial: A Pandemic Can’t Slow “The Whit” Down

The Whit Staff September 16, 2020

Because of the pandemic, many people have taken steps to ensure the safety of themselves and the people around them. The Rowan community is no exception. Classes — for the most part — have been held...

Mt. Olive Christian Community Church, on the corner of Redmond Ave and Whitney Ave in Glassboro, hosts the Rowan University Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. - Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Flynn: From Christian Home Schooler to Proud Christian Prof

Joanna Flynn September 11, 2020

People always told me that college would make me question my beliefs, and it did — but not at all in the ways I thought it would. Let’s face it: college is weird. We’re suddenly ejected from...

Students from the Jewish community gather outside the student center to light the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. - File photo / Alex Heller

Lonsdorf: SGA Should Take Accountability for Past Negligence Toward Jewish Students

Tara Lonsdorf September 10, 2020
I believe that SGA did not intend to offend or dismiss Jewish students. However, I also believe that good intentions do not make up for harmful impacts.
Rowan students join in solidarity of the Jewish Community after the shooting in Pittsburgh in October 2018. - File Photo / Miguel Martinez

Rossen: Responding to SGA Commentary of “Does Our University Truly Respect Jewish Profs?”

Alex Rossen September 10, 2020

Editor's note: This article has been updated since it was first posted online to more accurately reflect the views and sentiments of its author. Last week I got one of the biggest opportunities of...

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