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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...

The SHOP works with community partners to see large donations of necessary goods

Elena Laughton April 24, 2024

The SHOP, which stands for Students Helping Other Profs, is Rowan University’s on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students. It is located in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, soon...

This graphic was published in The Whit on April 24, 1969. - Photo via The Whit Archives

Breaking News: SGA decreases The Whit’s budget by 35% while other clubs see increases up to 900%

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that The Whit is an institutionalized organization, which means its budget can be rolled over each year. On Saturday, April 20, the Student...

Health and science communication seniors present microplastic research

Maryela Gallardo April 17, 2024

The event “What’s Adrift With Microplastics?” was held at the Business Hall in Room 121 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by a group of students from the health and science communication senior seminar class....

Saxbys sign in the Business Hall cafe. - News Editor / Madison Miller

Saxbys to open a new location with Student Center expansion

Beth Cimaglia April 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Saxbys, as it originally was spelled incorrectly as “Saxby’s.” This update also includes a clarification that Amanda Kaiser...

Glassboro residents and Rowan students must pay to park outside of businesses, on campus, or the street in Glassboro. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

New fees eliminate free parking on and off campus in Glassboro

Abigail Twiford March 6, 2024

The signs that parking in Glassboro was about to change started slowly and were nearly imperceptible at first.  Just graphics on the electronic billboards that flip through various ads announcing...

Rampulla poses with her safety app in New York City. - Photo via Siena Rampulla

PULLATracker officially launches March 1 for all Rowan students

Madison Miller February 28, 2024

Rowan MBA student, Siena Rampulla was a victim of a home break in the spring of 2022. For many 20-year-old women, this would have been isolating and could have the potential to put a dent in their collegiate...

Dr. Andra Garner is conducting research on natural hazards and their relation to climate change. - Photo via Andra Garner

Dr. Andra Garner studies an increase in hurricanes and its impact on local communities

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

The future of climate change is setting a new image for what the planet will look like in the next coming years. Earth will be bracing for a warmer atmosphere, a warmer, more acidic ocean, higher sea...

Rowan University’s West Campus construction site for the Rowan School of Veterinary Science. - Contributor / Olivia Angelozzi

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine breaks ground on the West Campus

Sophia Fandino February 28, 2024

Since the last check-in with the new and upcoming Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) in 2023, the program has made great progress in preparing for its first class to be admitted in Fall 2025....

The timely warning system notifies students of crime on and around campus. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Stabbing on Mick Drive and Victoria Street elicits concerns from Rowan students

Sarah Shockey & Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Early in the morning of Friday, Feb. 16, a timely warning was sent out to members of the Rowan community detailing a violent incident that occurred a few hours prior to the message being sent out. According...

Angelo's Diner has been open in Glassboro since 1946. - Photo / Kiley Burke

Angelo’s Diner to remain the same after sale to Nexus

Madison Miller February 7, 2024

Angelo’s Diner has recently been sold to real estate company, Nexus, after the retirement of Joseph and Mary Ann Justice, former owners of the diner. According to manager Curtis Spry, the diner has...

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