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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...

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...

Bashaw stopped by Rowan on his campaign trail. - Photo via Avi Steinhardt

Republican Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw visits Rowan for RIPPAC Speaker Series

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 16, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 14, Republican Senate Candidate, Curtis Bashaw addressed Rowan students in Business Hall room 104 on his campaign trail as a guest hosted by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship...

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...

Congressman Andy Kim addresses the crowd in the Eynon Ballroom. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Democratic Senate candidate Congressman Andy Kim speaks to crowd for RIPPAC speaker series

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 15, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m., Rowan’s Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC), hosted U.S. New Jersey State Representative Andy Kim in the Enyon Ballroom, to speak about “a vision...

Students pose with the American and Israeli flags. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

Memorial service for one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks held in Pfleeger Concert Hall

Anthony Coccaro, Abigail Twiford, and Erik Gil October 9, 2024

To honor the 1,200 victims slaughtered on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Chabad Rowan and Hillel held a memorial service at Pfleeger Concert Hall.  Rabbi Hersh Loschak...

Two students at the protest stand in front of the owl statue. - Multimedia Editor / Matthew Millroy

Rowan students hold pro-Palestine protest at owl statue on the one year anniversary of the October 7 attacks

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor October 9, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 7, the anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israel and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (Rowan SJP) held a protest at the owl statue. The pro-Palestine...

Amanda Haines, executive director of ELEC, addresses the crowd on campaign finance at RIPPAC event. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Amanda Haines talks campaign finance and election fairness at RIPPAC event

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 2, 2024

As the peak of election season draws nearer, all eyes are turning to candidates and their campaigns as they vie to win political office. But, in a political climate where concerns over campaign misconduct...

University Senate met to discuss many university provisions, including Rowan Global. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

University Senate meeting raises concerns about Rowan Global programs

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 2, 2024

Last Friday, Sept. 27, the first University Senate meeting took place in King Auditorium where faculty, staff, and advisors spoke about academic and personnel policies such as tech resources and AI issues....

Voting graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Election Day 2024: voting resources every student needs

Sarah Shockey & Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editors September 24, 2024

Election day is a little over a month away. For many Rowan University students, it’ll be their first time voting for the United States’ next president or their first time casting a ballot. Voting...

The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for December 11. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Board of Trustees holds first meeting of the school year

Paige Britt, Features Editor September 17, 2024

Rowan’s Board of Trustees approved all 19 items on their consent agenda at their most recent meeting.  This includes the approval of increased funding to the city of Glassboro for three firefighters...

SGA Senate approves 2025 fiscal budget

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 22, at The SGA’s senate meeting, Rowan’s clubs voted to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget.  The Student Government Association (SGA) released the 2025 budget on Saturday,...

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