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Image of the Edelman Fossil Park Museum - Photo via the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University's Instagram
Edelman Fossil Park and Museum opening in March 2025
Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Rowan University has been known by students to provide a variety of awe-inspiring experiences from the Edelman Planetarium to the opening of Discovery Hall. One such important event that the...

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"Rowan’s devotion to remain sustainable trickles down to the physical grounds on campus." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Sustainability efforts at Rowan University
Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a tagline here at Rowan University, it's an emerging topic that affects both students and faculty on and off campus....

Photo via Patrick Ahearn
The puppet professor: Patrick Ahearn
Dylan Francis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Professor Patrick Ahearn’s path to becoming a puppeteer was anything but linear. He had always had a fascination with puppets since he was...

"There are many avenues students can take to better their mental health such as talking to someone who can help and guide them on the right path." - Staff Writer / Dylan Francis
Rowan holds their annual Student Mental Health Conference
Dylan Francis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Mental health is an important topic for any person to discuss and understand, including college students. Rowan University held its 7th annual...

"While the response to Glassboro’s community was positive, many students didn’t seem to love the idea of living there." - Staff Writer / Jake Clark
All you need to know about living in Glassboro
Jake Clark, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

While Rowan’s campus is in Glassboro, the town of Glassboro itself has a much different feel to it than the college campus. Glassboro is a...

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“Culturally, the U.S. is so different from Brazil. In Brazil, we greet each other with hugs and kisses, even if we don’t know each other." - Photo via Giovanna Day
Celebrating Art, Culture and Resilience: Giovanna Day
Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

By her own admission, Giovanna Day has always had a unique desire for exploration, no matter the topic. Her tendency to continuously embrace...

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"To stay up to date with fire restrictions, head to the New Jersey Fire Service website." - Photo via ABC7
Miller: Staying resourceful in the midst of forest fires
Lily Miller, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

If the recent wildfires have taught me anything, it’s that people are stupid everywhere. No, seriously. Nearly a month ago, on Oct. 21,...

"These everyday interactions could open up a door to regular conversation, which leads to study sessions, and even a friendship." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Editorial: Your fellow students are your largest network
The Whit Staff November 20, 2024

Rowan University brags often about its walkable campus, high rankings, shiny amenities, and growing ecosystem, and among these attributes used...

"There are no more snatching items from people since online shopping has become a hit." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Sierra: Holiday sales bring blessings and burdens
Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

As we all know it’s almost that time of year again. Where everyone is rushing to go shopping for gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However,...

"And while I wanted to lead with love and not become overwhelmed with his hate, I just couldn’t." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Mac Kay: Finding a middle ground is a lot harder than it looks
Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

I woke up on Nov. 6, to the news that Donald Trump would be coming back into office. I was less than thrilled, to say the least, because a man...

The Rowan’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) hosted an event on Monday April 22nd where students where students got the opportunity to use a flight simulator. – Multimedia Editor / Adam Reim
Rowan AIAA hosts flight simulation event
Adam Reim April 25, 2024

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