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Dr. Kevin Koett is the new Dean of Students, introduced at the last SGA meeting. - Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne

SGA welcomes new Dean of Students, Dr. Kevin Koett

Corey Rothauser February 12, 2020

The Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) introduced the new Dean of Students, Dr. Kevin Koett during their bi-weekly meeting in Pfleeger concert hall. Koett’s responsibilities include Community...

Kimmi Sterner discussed how she viewed honesty and authenticity and how it’s relevant in today’s society. She based it off her own personal stories. - Photo by Gabrielle Giacomelli

Rowan holds its annual student mental health conference to address stigmas

Gabrielle Giacomelli November 20, 2019

The second annual Student Mental Health Conference was held in the Eynon Ballroom on Nov. 13. All tables had purple tablecloths draped over them, and a table closest to the doors was full of index...

Ric and Jean Edelman donated $10 million to the College of Communication & Creative Arts - News Editor / Alexander Heller

Ric and Jean Edelman announce the largest endowment in the history of the College of Communication & Creative Arts

Corey Rothauser November 20, 2019

Editor's Note: This article has been edited post-publication to correct for spelling and grammar errors. On Nov. 14, the brand new Rowan Welcome Center hosted a monumental occasion for Rowan’s College...

President Houshmand, Wellness Director Scott Woodside, and others preside over the ribbon cutting ceremony of Rowan's pet therapy program - Photo by Dana Alcavage

Rowan University unveils the Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program

Gabrielle Giacomelli November 13, 2019

It was a brisk morning on Nov. 7 as Rowan University unveiled their anticipated new pet therapy program. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held outside the Wellness Center as Hachi, the face of the program...

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Students react to the unveiling of Rowan’s pet therapy program

Dmitri Torpey November 13, 2019

Last Thursday, the ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Schreiber Family Pet Therapy Program. Named after Gerald Schrieber of J&J Snack Foods Corp. of Pennsauken, the program seeks to help...

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The opioid epidemic’s impact on college students

Dmitri Torpey November 6, 2019

The opioid epidemic has been ravaging the country since the 90s. The number of people misusing prescription opioids, especially among college students, is becoming a problem. Last year alone, 10.3...

Rowan students and associates attend the Black Student Union on Nov. 6, 2019 - Former Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne

Equality, Representation, and the State of Black Rowan

Dyone Payne November 6, 2019

Lights. Camera. Blackness in action! This is not a drill, but an emergency that must be addressed. This past Monday the Black Student Union held their first State of Black Rowan forum to talk about issues...

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Every Whit Way: Episode 2 – A look at what legalizing weed would mean for New Jersey

The Whit Staff October 26, 2019

This week Alex got the chance to sit down with Rowan Student Government Association President Arielle Gedeon. Elected as the first black female student to hold the office, Alex spoke to her about the...

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Word on the Street: College athletes getting paid endorsements

Dmitri Torpey October 9, 2019

Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 206, which will allow collegiate athletes in California to profit off of their name and likeness beginning in 2023. With this bill,...

Holly Pointe Commons - Business Manager/ Cole Ditzel

As overall crime falls, sexual offenses are on the rise, according to Rowan’s annual report

Alexander Heller October 2, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Rowan students received an email detailing an assault at Holly Pointe Commons early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 Thursday morning as a female student...

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Word on the Street: Rowan students react to President Trump’s impeachment inquiry

Dmitri Torpey October 2, 2019

The threat of impeachment now looms over President Donald Trump after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against him last...

Students attend Hollybash and participate in multiple festivities on Friday, April 20, 2018. Photos by Nicole Mingo and Assistant Photo Editor Miguel Martinez

Rowan University’s Family Weekend highlighted by Unified sports program

Brianna Mac Kay September 25, 2019

This past weekend Rowan University saw many interactive and exciting events for the 2019 Family Weekend. While some were designed to give the families a chance to try new activities with the college...

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