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Center for Well-being graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University announces new Center for Well-being

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

Beginning earlier this year, Rowan University introduced and established the Center for Well-being.  The center comes from the collaborative work of the Rowan University Thrive Community, the University...

Princeton Review graphic. - Graphic via Princeton Review

Rowan recognized by The Princeton Review for its environmental efforts for the second year in a row

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 30, 2024

Rowan University’s environmental efforts have been recognized for a second year in a row by The Princeton Review.  Every year since 2010, The Princeton Review, the educational services company, has...

A Route 322 mile marker on campus. - Editor-in-Chief / Madison Miller

322 question on Glassboro ballot referendum seeks to get public opinion on bypass project

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024

Rowan University continues to grow more than ever, as its largest freshman class was enrolled this fall. With the influx of students, the issues surrounding traffic and transportation are becoming more...

A rendering of the finished Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. - Photo via Rowan University

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine to welcome 70 students during its first year

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine recently received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Medical Association's council, paving the way for the school to welcome its first inaugural...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses the repercussions of Rowan’s growth at latest meeting

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

University Senate reconvened for their second meeting on Oct. 22 where staff, faculty, and advisors discussed conflict resolution within the workplace, the lack of staff in multiple departments, and potential...

The newly appointed lieutenants and full-time firefighters pose for a picture at Glassboro Town Square. - Photo via @glassborofiredepartment on Facebook

Glassboro Council swears in firefighters and provides construction updates at latest meeting

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

The Borough of Glassboro Council passed a motion to approve a road closure on Chestnut Court, extending the contract for delivering gasoline and diesel to Glassboro, and appointed Andrew Thompson to the...

Flu shot graphic. - Graphics Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Wellness Center holds largest vaccine clinic for students and area residents

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Rowan University’s Wellness Center has provided access to students to get their flu shot for free.  The Wellness Center has provided these vaccination clinics in September at Family Weekend. The...

"Like the police, Rowan noticed a drastic impact of calls for the fire department and funded a new fireman to help them support the calls they had to handle." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan provides funding to Glassboro Fire Department for hiring increase

Trevor Torino, Contributor October 23, 2024

In a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Rowan University Board of Trustees approved the funding of additional police officers and firefighters for the town of Glassboro. The Glassboro Fire Department,...

Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple pictures and videos on an Instagram account of the firearm with an extended magazine, according to court documents." - Graphic Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Firearm arrest in 230 Victoria raises questions of campus residential safety

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford October 23, 2024

Authorities have arrested a Rowan University student after social media posts led them to find a handgun in his campus apartment. Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple...

Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Steve Rolando, presents RowanSafe to the SGA Senate. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

SGA approves new clubs and addresses safety concerns in Eynon Ballroom

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

At the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Oct. 21, Steps of Hope, Assistive Technology, First-Gen Rowan Students Thriving, and Elementary Education Club, were all peer approved through placard...

The RLS Logistics sign stands on the construction lot on High Street. Glassboro, NJ. Wednesday, October 23, 2024. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Construction of new RLS Logistics headquarters begins on High Street

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 23, 2024

Demolition on High Street is underway in preparation for the construction of a new RLS Logistics headquarters. RLS Logistics, a cold chain solutions company, announced its move to Glassboro back in...

Election graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Meet the state election candidates on the ballot this November

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 23, 2024

With this year’s elections fast approaching, The Whit decided to give students a rundown of all of the candidates for state office, which includes the open Senate seat and open congressional seat for...

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