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"She is taking a touring and concert promotion class that allows her to learn the skills of planning a tour, how to promote, contracts, and getting to participate in the production of a live concert." Photos via Yashira Guzman.

Yashira Guzman: Rowan sophomore pioneers Hip Hop culture on campus

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

Yashira Guzman has always loved to be around creativity, it has fueled her passion for seeking an outlet to express that. Her experience in a creative environment for her was in her creative arts high...

Rowan SGA's Series 1 election results were announced on Monday, Feb. 26. - Photo via Rowan University

SGA Series 1 winners announced

Paige Britt February 28, 2024

Voting for the Student Government Association’s Series 1 election closed Monday night and the results are in. The Series 1 election included the roles of President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,...

Rowan SJP logo. - Photo via @rowansjp

Rowan SJP’s long journey to becoming a chartered SGA organization

Victoria McGivern February 28, 2024

On Feb. 10, an upcoming club called, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), made an Instagram post announcing their disappointment in being rejected by the Rowan Student Government Association’s...

Rowan's SGA Series 1 elections will take place until Feb. 25. - Photos via Proflink

Meet the Candidates of the 2024 Series 1 SGA Election

Paige Britt February 21, 2024

On Monday, Feb. 19 the first of three elections began for the Series 1 candidates of the Student Government Association. Series 1 positions include President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,...

Pictured is Chamberlain Student Center construction sites progress as of February 2024, an active motion in the master plan. - Staff Writer / Marchella Mazzoni

Houshmand develops $1.5B plan for campus projects

Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Rowan University President Ali Houshmand has created a ten-year master plan that is estimated to cost $1.5 billion after completion. This plan works as a roadmap that lays out the priorities for the University...

SGA members host a conversation to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion issues on Rowan's campus. - Intern / Maryela Gallardo

BIPOC organizations come together to discuss DEI-related topics at SGA “Day of Conversation”

Maryela Gallardo November 8, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Rowan University hosted the Second Annual “Day of Conversation” where students expressed their thoughts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues...

SGA E-board members show off their Whit Cenntennial Special Edition. From left: Estaban Price, Garbielle Langevine, Emma Redmond, Jamie Ivan, Brianna Reagan, Riya Bhatt and Hope Campbell. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

First senate meeting discusses clubs, dining, and academic building issues

Gianna Malgieri September 20, 2023

Following the 2022-2023 academic year, the Student Government Association (SGA) is hoping to bring a new and lighter feel to future senate meetings. On a Monday, Sept. 18, SGA held its first senate meeting...

The band Club 27 performs at the Back to the Boro event - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Backing the community with Back to the Boro

Bryant Lopez April 26, 2023

Rowan students and the broader Glassboro community came together on April 23 for the Back to Boro event. This event is Rowan’s largest annual community service event, a way to give back to the community...

Assistant vice presidents of the 2022 SGA board talk to senate at a meeting. - Photo via Rowan University Student Government

2024 SGA Budget sees cut in SGA operating funds and rise in club accounts

Berry Andres April 26, 2023

Considering last year’s outrage at the 2023 SGA Budget, the release of the budget for the 2024 fiscal year has barely been a blip on people’s radars.  The SGA Budget is the official source...

The 2022-2023 SGA Executive Board stands together in the Chamberlain Student Center. - Photo via Rowan University

Editorial: SGA’s democracy is fragile if students refuse to vote

The Whit Staff March 23, 2023

Rowan University boasts a total student population of 19,568. Of these nearly 20,000 students, only 913 voted in Series 1 of Rowan’s Student Government Association (SGA) Elections.  This means...

Executive Vice President Emily Lowe goes over Series 2 at an SGA information session. - Photo / Abigail Twiford

SGA Series 2 Elections: Here’s what you need to know

Abigail Twiford March 22, 2023

The Student Government Association's (SGA) Series 2 election applications opened on March 1. The application gives students the opportunity to run for seats on the SGA Executive Board for the academic...

SGA elections will take place until March 6 at 11:45 p.m. - Photo / Rowan University

Meet the candidates running in this year’s SGA elections

Nigel Pala March 2, 2023

Student government elections are well underway and candidates have kicked off their campaigning processes through social media and on campus. In an effort to put a voice to the faces on posters across...

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