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Shawn Tucker addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference. Glassboro, N.J. Tuesday, May 19, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan’s new director of athletics Shawn Tucker speaks for first time as a Prof
Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor • May 21, 2025

Rowan’s newly appointed director of athletics, Shawn Tucker, spoke at his introductory press conference in the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion on May 20, where he discussed his future...

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The Dreamscape VR classroom in the Campbell Library. Friday, April 25, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. - Staff Writer / Alexander Cruz
Dreamscape VR opens the digital realm of possibilities
Alexander Cruz, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

Rowan University has implemented the Dreamscape Virtual Reality system into the curriculum for students to interact with VR technology in their...

"Through all of this, the question on the table remains: do people, especially those on the younger side, still have a desire to collect and use physical media?" - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto
Do we still yearn for physical media?
Christopher Otto, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, cassette tapes, newspapers, books, and other forms of physical media that are considered to be “old school” have...

Finalists from left, Allen Zhao, Ellie Wisniewski, Lena Sterling, Affan Rahman, Sarah Little, Nyasia Jenkins, Nicholas Fienemann, and Medha Dabral wait for the competition to begin in the Lilian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Alumni Engagement. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 24, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger
Rowan communication studies department holds second annual public speaking competition
Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor • April 30, 2025

On Thursday, April 24, Rowan's Communications Studies Department held its second annual public speaking competition in Shpeen Hall where five...

"The real question remains: which do students prefer?" - Staff Writer / Alexander Cruz
The cookie war between Cookie Munchers and Insomnia Cookies
Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

Warm, gooey cookies on late-night demand. What could be better? Perhaps cookies and pretzels? That’s the question regarding the cookie battle...

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"Karol is not hiding behind the persona of “La Tropicoqueta” but rather weaponizing and using it to explore themes of power, femininity, and a spectacle with a cheeky wink."- Staff Writer / Michael Bautista
Karol G Explores Latin Sounds and Theatrical Influences with album ‘Tropicoqueta’
Michael Bautista, Staff Writer • August 8, 2025

She doesn’t just drop an album—she throws a confetti-streaked, cross-cultural block party and dares the world to keep up. But beneath the...

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"With a majority of The Whit Staff graduating this upcoming May, we have decided to dedicate this editorial to hearing one last message from our graduating seniors." - The Whit Staff
Editorial: A special goodbye from our seniors
The Whit Staff April 30, 2025

With a majority of The Whit Staff graduating this May, we have decided to dedicate this editorial to hearing one last message from our graduating...

"After spending the first 40 minutes of the visit learning the intricacies of all of these creatures, seeing the end of their life is emotional." - Features Editor / Paige Britt
Britt: I saw the fossil park, and it kind of changed my life
Paige Britt, Features Editor • April 30, 2025

I went to the newly opened Edelman Fossil Park & Museum on April 20, and it kind of changed my life.  First of all, it is just so cool....

"As I begin my new journey as sports editor, I can’t help but feel empowered to be a woman breaking into a dominantly male field." - News Editor / Sarah Shockey
Shockey: A league of my own
Sarah Shockey, News Editor • April 30, 2025

I can now proudly say I’m officially The Whit’s sports editor.  Sports for me has always been a place of comfort. I was the little girl...

"For the first time in my life, I saw my independence as a superpower instead of a weakness." - Editor-in-Chief / Madison Miller
Letter From the Editor: Do it scared
Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2025

Dear Whit Readers, It has been with great pleasure, and incredible gratitude that I write one last article for the publication that is permanently...

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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