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"Each artist created works of art that fit the theme of authentic pieces showcasing powerful statements about the political, social, and environmental landscapes of the world." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Unveiling truths through art: “Layers of Authenticity” exhibition at Rowan Art Gallery

Maryela Gallardo December 6, 2023

The Rowan Art Gallery presented its new exhibition “Layers of Authenticity,” on Nov. 6 and will be on display until Dec. 20, 2023. This new gallery focuses on the stories that five artists from around...

"A country illegally occupies a portion of land, trapping two million people into a prison-city, where they are subjected to an Apartheid system and routinely slaughtered en masse. In retaliation, a terrorist cell unjustly targets civilians and seeks to eradicate said country." - Photo via Adobe Stock

O’Brien: It’s not a complicated issue

Owen O’Brien October 18, 2023

I am not going to use the words “Jewish” or “Muslim” for the rest of this article. Discussion of this topic becomes much less inflammatory when identity isn’t the focus. This is not permission...

In addition to his achievements, Scutari has been active in the state Senate since 2004 and was only just recently promoted to Senate President in 2022. -Photo via Victoria Schriver-McGivern.

New Jersey Senate President Visits Rowan University

Victoria McGivern April 20, 2022

New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari (D) visited Rowan University on Monday, April 18, at the business hall in the Rohrer College of Business at 7 p.m. to address the state of New Jersey politics...

Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-6) addresses the crowd of 50 at Rowan University in the Eynon Ballroom, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. -Photo via Santino D’Agostino.

Rowan hosts top South Jersey Democrat, talks contentious redistricting, GCL and COVID-19

Santino J. D’Agostino February 4, 2022

New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-6) spoke on the redistricting process to roughly 50 attendees, including Rowan University students and the public on Thursday, Feb. 3, in the Eynon...

Justice Breyer began his career on the Court in 1994 after being nominated by then-President Bill Clinton. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

Justice Breyer Stepping Down From Court; Confirmation Battle Looming

Nicholas Feldman February 2, 2022

Justice Stephen Breyer, the oldest serving member of the liberal wing of the Supreme Court, is stepping down at the end of the current Court term, allowing President Joe Biden and the Democrats a chance...

Phil Murphy’s re-election marks him as the first re-elected Democratic Governor of New Jersey since Brendan Byrne was elected initially in 1973 and re-elected in 1977. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Murphy Narrowly Re-elected While Sweeney Falls

Berry Andres November 3, 2021

With the time to vote at an end, officials were prepared to announce the winner of New Jersey’s governor’s race, until they noticed a 0.05% difference between candidates, the closest margin a gubernatorial...

The debate was held at the Chamberlain Student Center. -Photo via Pixabay.com

First Progressives vs. Republicans Debate Offers Spirited Discussion

Aedan Rosolia November 3, 2021

The Chamberlain Student Center held its “Republicans vs. Progressives Debate” on Nov. 1. The moderator, the Whit’s Multimedia Editor Nick Feldman, began the debate by introducing each team and...

Phil Murphy speaks to reporters following the second New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate at Rowan University on October 12, 2021.

Heated Debate Marked by Abortion, Budget, and Even More Vitriol

Nicholas Feldman October 14, 2021

If you arrived at Wilson Hall on Tuesday night, you may have been mistaken into believing that you had shown up to an Eagles-Giants game rather than a gubernatorial debate. While the night started off...

In this opinion piece, Senior Alex Rossen discusses the disturbing theme within American policy that he describes as the overlooking of human rights in favor of perceived national interest. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rossen: Strategic Indifference — the Ugly Fork Road Between Protecting Human Rights or National Interest

Alex Rossen October 13, 2021

A major theme disturbingly consistent throughout the 20th and 21st centuries in American policy is the overlooking of human rights in favor of perceived national interest. Former US ambassador to the...

Santino D'Agostino shares his thoughts on the upcoming election for New Jersey Governor between incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican  nominee Jack Ciattarelli. Photo via ABC News.

D’Agostino: Murphy Campaign’s Ciattarelli-Trump lie⁠—Governor’s Gaslighting Strategy Projects Anxious Election Day Concerns

Santino J. D’Agostino September 17, 2021

Move over, Delta variant. We have a new public health emergency in town, so long as the Murphy campaign sticks around: mass gaslighting. A surely well-rested Gov. Phil Murphy is kicking off the fall...

The potential New Jersey governors are preparing for the election in November. Photo via- pixabay.com

General Election: Murphy, Democrats, Eyeing Big Wins in November

Nicholas Feldman September 15, 2021

Editors Note: In the print version of The Whit, it says that Stephanie Green is the author of this article, however, the author is Nicholas Feldman, as it says online. We apologize for this mistake. With...

Members of Women of Westby pose for a photo. From left to right: Charlotte Steinman, Liliana Munoz Lozada, Candice Wright, Jennifer Araya, Noel Waldron and Victoria Esquilin. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Spotlight: You (Yes, You) Can Be a Woman of Westby, Too

Tara Lonsdorf April 7, 2021

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect Liliana Muñoz Lozada's role as a leader of Women of Westby. Senior advertising major Noel Waldron has spent a good portion of her time at Rowan...

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