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The Rowan Boulevard apartments covered in the smoke's haze. - Co-Sports Editor / Tyler Delpercio

Statewide drought and wildfires cause haze of smoke over Rowan’s campus

Anthony Coccaro and Abigail Twiford November 13, 2024

The consequence of 42 consecutive days without measurable rainfall in South Jersey was showcased on Nov. 9 in Glassboro.  Rowan students awoke Sunday to the smell of smoke and a haze in the atmosphere...

Breaking news graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Man found dead on railroad tracks near two Glassboro schools

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor November 13, 2024

A Glassboro resident was found dead at 10 p.m. on Nov. 3 from gunshot wounds. The deceased was discovered by the train tracks between Glassboro High School and Bowe Elementary School. He had been shot...

A live band plays music outside the West Jersey Train Depot. - Photo via @glassborohistoricalsociety on Facebook

The Glassboro Historical Society hosts Civil War Weekend at historic West Jersey Train Depot

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 6, 2024

The Glassboro Historical Society hosted their annual Civil War Weekend on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 at the Historic West Jersey Train Depot. The weekend featured live music, a reenactment by the 12th New...

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...

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,...

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 candidates running for local election seats this November

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 16, 2024

With this year’s elections fast approaching, The Whit decided to give students a rundown of all of the candidates for local office in Glassboro, as these candidates do not receive the same level of coverage...

Breaking news graphic - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Glassboro PD responds to incident outside 7-Eleven

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 25, 2024

In the early morning hours of Sept. 24, Glassboro police were alerted to the presence of an unconscious male lying in front of the 7-Eleven on Rowan Boulevard. When they arrived on the scene after the...

The Raising Cane's construction site on Delsea Drive. - Contributor / Olivia Spak

Raising Cane’s coming to Glassboro in April 2025

Evan Troxel, Contributor September 10, 2024

Raising Cane’s, the fast food chain known for its crispy chicken fingers and “Cane’s sauce,” is opening a location in Glassboro. Construction of the eatery is taking place at 695 North Delsea Drive.  The...

The crash claimed the lives of two drivers early Thursday morning. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Two drivers killed after fatal crash on Route 55 North

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor September 10, 2024

Shocking video shows a fatal crash on Route 55 that killed two people on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 5, in Mantua Township, New Jersey.   The accident happened at mile marker 51.8 just before...

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