Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit

The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit

The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit

"The concept of the werewolf has existed far longer than many have thought." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Harmon: Masculinity & werewolves; unmasking the beast within

Al Harmon October 25, 2023

Gothic literature has long been a treasure trove of dark and brooding creatures that haunt the shadows of our collective imaginations. So the more creative minds among us have taken these occult beings...

"You could never keep stare long enough but needed to keep staring to find out why you couldn't," from the story Call Me By Your Name. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

“Call Me by Your Name” by André Aciman: An exploration of obsessive infatuation

Al Harmon October 23, 2023

I have been putting off reading for a while and have just now started getting through my never-ending TBR (to be read) list. But after putting it off for months, I eventually read a book that I had been...

Rowan University’s Centennial Celebration: A spectacular “100” photo story

Al Harmon October 4, 2023

The Rowan University community, past and present, joined together for a momentous occasion that went down in history. Students, faculty, staff, and esteemed alumni were invited to be part of an extraordinary...

Spud Mack performs at a Tune Lagoon concert - Contributor / Ama Wick

The serendipity of Spud Mack

Al Harmon September 27, 2023

Rowan has a vibrant and diverse music scene, but few bands capture the essence of this scene quite like Spud Mack. Comprising a whopping six talented and passionate members, Spud Mack has been making...

Professors' mental health is just as important as their students and should be taken just as seriously. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: The importance of professor and faculty mental health

Al Harmon September 27, 2023

The mental health of professors and other faculty members is an important but sometimes disregarded part of higher education. The next generations' minds are being molded by these instructors, who form...

Joseph Worosila surrounded by some of his most impactful and greatest pieces - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Exploring the artistic journey of Joseph Worosila: Doodles to demons

Al Harmon September 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article mentions suicide and other related issues. In the vibrant world of college campuses, you can find a multitude of talents and passions hidden within the student body. Joseph...

The best way to deal with religious protesters is a lot easier then you think: ignore them. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Harmon: The best way to deal with religious protesters is easy, ignore them

Al Harmon September 20, 2023

By now, we've all seen it. The religious fanatics who shout at students as they walk to class or back to their dorms from the sidewalk. They hold signs about premarital sex, the impending return of God,...

The Architecture of Memory art piece a part of the exhibition inspired by the Hollybush mansion - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

“The Lightness of Bearing” at the Rowan Art Gallery: celebrating the resilience of women in art and architecture

Al Harmon September 20, 2023

The Rowan Art Gallery will host a celebration of the endurance and strength of the female form in art and architecture from Sept. 5 through Oct. 28. Virginia Maksymowicz is a gifted artist, and "The Lightness...

"Some men have made claims that Barbie is an 'anti-man' or 'man-hating' film that dehumanizes or even 'emasculates' its male characters, particularly Gosling's character Ken. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: How “Barbie” can teach its male viewers that they are “Kenough”

Al Harmon September 14, 2023

We dressed in pink during the month of July. When the "Barbie" movie eventually opened in theaters on July 21st, women and girls all around the country swept the internet and theaters by storm. It was...

Declan Rizzo from the band Echo Plum performs at the first THEIRS concert - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Introducing Rowan’s newest concert venue: THEIRS

Al Harmon September 13, 2023

Three Rowan University grads, Trevor Hogan, Liam Hogan, and Clavin Platt opened THEIRS, a collegiate concert venue on Sept. 8 among the Rowan University music community. Located in the trio's house, THEIRS...

The Lightness of Bearing exhibition at the Art Gallery on 301 High Street - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Discover the ’23-’24 art exhibition season on campus

Al Harmon September 13, 2023

Rowan University Art Gallery is proud to unveil its exciting new season of exhibitions that promise to captivate the hearts and minds of students, art enthusiasts, and the wider community alike. Kicking...

New band entering the local music scene: Intro to Insolence - Contributing Photographer / Colin Dyce

Intro to Insolence: A band determined to establish a presence

Al Harmon April 27, 2023

The local music scene is always humming with new talent, and Intro to Insolence is one of the bands that has been steadily gaining attention.  This band of friends, who define their music as alternative...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Whit

Activate Search