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"While Rowan does do a lot of things to make the campus accessible to all students, more needs to be done to alleviate undue burdens." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Editorial: Rowan University can be more accessible

The Whit Staff December 6, 2023

While Rowan University makes an effort to be inclusive and accessible to all students, it is the opinion of The Whit Staff that the university does not go far enough in making the school accessible to...

"The Whit Staff believes Rowan needs to extend the Reading and Review period to at least three days." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Editorial: Rowan needs to extend its Reading and Review day

The Whit Staff November 29, 2023

There is only one day between the last day of classes and finals. After Thanksgiving break and before winter break, students are often overwhelmed by the pressures and demands of school. Final papers,...

"Rowan currently does not offer any family-friendly on-campus housing. This makes it more difficult for students with children to obtain their degrees from Rowan. " -  Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Editorial: RU needs family-friendly on-campus housing

The Whit Staff November 15, 2023

With Thanksgiving around the corner, The Whit wants to reflect on what the university does to create a family-friendly environment on campus. The campus has a great number of resources for students...

Editorial: Rowan should not put out a statement about the Israel-Hamas conflict

The Whit Staff November 8, 2023

With the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, emotional tension continues to rise within the Rowan University community. Universities nationwide, such as Harvard, have put out statements about the conflict. It is...

"The university should be doing more to make the campus itself more eco-friendly." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Editorial: Rowan has become a more sustainable school, but can do better

The Whit Staff November 1, 2023

Rowan has made large strides in making the campus a sustainable place over the last several years. The school offers a variety of degrees that focus on or center around environmental impact and how to...

The Whit Staff believes that Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Editorial: Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade

The Whit Staff October 25, 2023

In elementary school, Halloween was exciting. Every Halloween, we packed our costumes into our backpacks, or maybe you wore yours to school, happily awaiting the annual parade. We were given the chance...

 “The Whit Staff believes by having more themed dances, students will have more opportunities to socialize, exercise, and have fun.” – Photo via Rowan website

Editorial: Let’s dance!

The Whit Staff October 18, 2023

Live music, flamboyant outfits, and great food are all elements that make a great dance. After weeks of schoolwork, students are ready to decompress—either with a good show, book, or even a themed dance. Middle...

Community gardens outside Willow Hall. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Editorial: RU excels in opportunities for low-income students

The Whit Staff October 11, 2023

Though it is not new for The Whit Staff to offer Rowan ways to improve life for students, faculty, and the community as a whole, it would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the things that make this...

The Whit Staff proposes faculty at least mention the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and some resources to check out. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Editorial: With a collective effort Rowan can boost breast cancer awareness

The Whit Staff October 4, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a pretty big month: lots of pink, ribbons, events, memorials, and things to do in relation to spreading awareness. But, there is one question that The...

There are plenty of times throughout the year that messages are sent out where information regarding an event, such as this most recent student death, is kept to a minimum. - Photo via Rowan Email

Editorial: After death at Holly Pointe, students left with more questions than answers

The Whit Staff September 27, 2023

When an extra edition of the Rowan Daily Mail went out to students announcing the death of one of the university’s students on the afternoon of Sept. 24, students across campus were left with many questions...

"Marked by celebrations, a carnival, a 40-page special edition of the newspaper, lecture talks, and more, Rowan celebrates its centennial in grand style." - Editor-In-Chief / Victoria McGivern

Editorial: Celebrating Rowan’s Centennial

The Whit Staff September 20, 2023

This year is like no other at Rowan University. Marked by celebrations, a carnival, a 40-page special edition of the newspaper, lecture talks, and more. Rowan celebrates their centennial in grand style....

"Nearly two decades after Sept. 11, xenophobic views across America have continued to divide the country." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Editorial: Two decades after tragedy, we are still learning to let prejudice go

The Whit Staff September 14, 2023

Nearly two decades after Sept. 11, xenophobic views across America have continued to divide the country. Xenophobia, prejudice against people from different countries, is not only tied to the 21st century...

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