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Trish Gilles gets ready to pass the ball. Gillen recorded a career-four assists against TCNJ. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse falls to TCNJ in battle for the No. 1 seed in the NJAC

Braijon Williams April 24, 2024

In a battle for first place in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), the 10-4 TCNJ Lions took on the 6-9 Rowan Profs, on Wednesday, April 24. The game proved to be as advertised and more, with both...

Elaina Corson looks to attack the defense. Corson was tied for the team-high five goals against Kean on Saturday. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse blows out Kean in first NJAC match of the season

Braijon Williams April 17, 2024

The Rowan women's lacrosse team has finally snapped their four-game losing streak after a 19-9 blowout victory over the Kean University Cougars on a sunny, yet windy Saturday in Glassboro. The win moves...

“Our role at the wellness center isn’t to be prohibitionists. We’re not anti-drug,” Logan said. “We promote responsible use… The drug we see the most that people are struggling with is cannabis.” - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Wellness center prepares students for 4/20 with t-break series

Braijon Williams April 10, 2024

In April, there’s a certain national day that happens on the 20th every year where, not just students, but anyone who partakes in cannabis celebrates their love for marijuana. This so-called holiday...

Molly Green attacks the defense. Green recorded five of the team's 11 goals on Saturday. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse falls to Christopher Newport for fourth straight loss

Braijon Williams April 10, 2024

On a very cold, yet sunny, Saturday in Glassboro, Rowan women's lacrosse suffered another defeat, this time to the No. 19 ranked Christopher Newport Captains by a score of 19-11. This loss extends their...

Sophia Schiavo attacks the defense. The captain has totaled five points and grabbed 55 ground balls so far this season. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Sophia Schiavo’s destiny fulfilled as captain of Rowan women’s lacrosse team

Braijon Williams April 3, 2024

Senior captain Sophia Schiavo is a woman of many talents. Coming from a sports-filled household where her mom played lacrosse and her dad played football and baseball, it was almost Schiavo’s destiny...

Jack Watson competes in a race. Watson was one of two Profs to compete in the NCAA DIII Championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Jack Watson and Michael Fracchiolla represent Rowan men’s swim at NCAA Championships

Braijon Williams March 27, 2024

Last week, Rowan had two male swimmers represent the school at the NCAA Division III Championships in Greensboro, NC. It was an honor that senior Jack Watson had gotten last year, but now with Michael...

"I don't ever regret making that decision." - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From dancer to star between the pipes: Mel Rodgers’ lacrosse journey

Braijon Williams March 27, 2024

Mel Rodgers wasn’t always a lacrosse star. The tough, gritty, and disciplined person we know her as today actually started her sports career as a competitive dancer for 13 years. Rodgers' mom wanted...

Stephen A. Smith poses for a group photo with the crowd. - Photo via @RowanUniversity on X

Stephen A. Smith talks success with enthusiastic crowd

Braijon Williams March 27, 2024

Last week, on March 20th, Rowan welcomed a notable celebrity by the name of Stephen A. Smith. It was one of the biggest events on campus since former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins came on Oct. 25th back...

Molly Green attacks the defense. Green recorded two goals in the loss. - Wednesday, April 19, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan women’s lacrosse falls to Scranton in the closing minutes of regulation

Braijon Williams March 26, 2024

It was another tight game that was dropped by the Rowan women's lacrosse team, as they fell to the Scranton Royal Wolves 12-11 in a physical and windy match. This loss is another one that head coach...

Elaina Corson fires a shot at the net. Corson tied for the team-lead with four goals against Clarkson. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse snaps four-game losing streak, blows out Clarkson

Braijon Williams March 20, 2024

Rowan lacrosse ended its four-game losing streak on Monday, March 18 with an 18-4 win that handed the Clarkson Golden Knights their first loss of the season. The Profs now stand at 3-4 on the young season...

Vaping graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

A colorful, highly coveted vice: A look into nicotine addiction at Rowan University

Braijon Williams March 20, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses anonymous sources regarding individuals who have experienced nicotine addiction. The Whit has chosen to keep students' identities confidential for safety reasons. A...

Calista Burke attacks the net. Burke recorded a season-high four goals in the loss. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse battles the elements and falls to Washington (MD) in the final minutes

Braijon Williams March 6, 2024

In rainy, windy, and wet conditions, the Profs took on the Washington (MD) Shorewomen and suffered a tough 13-12 loss on Wednesday, in what was a back-and-forth game. This loss is more emotional for Rowan’s...

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