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Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Board of Trustees holds last meeting of the semester

Owen Miller, Staff Photographer December 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated for accuracy. The previous article stated that Fred Keating, president of the Rowan College of South Jersey, was speaking at the Board of Trustees meeting....

Mayor John Wallace III (right) at the council meeting. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Retirees honored at council meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor December 11, 2024

The Glassboro Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 where they discussed the retirement of two Glassboro employees. Firstly, the mayor and council acknowledged and congratulated Emmanuel...

Kornacki speaks to audience in the Eynon Ballroom. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Steve Kornacki breaks down election results during his visit to Rowan

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford December 11, 2024

MSNBC and NBC National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki visited campus for his installment of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) Speaker Series on Dec. 5. In his...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Wellness fee increase motion passed at latest SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The student body passed three motions at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Dec. 2.  A motion to de-charter three clubs passed. The clubs included the Music Therapy Club, French Club,...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Issues impacting Rowan discussed at University Senate meeting

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor December 4, 2024

For the third time in the fall 2024 semester, the University Senate reconvened on Nov. 22 to discuss the issues that have been most impacting the campus community in the month since their last meeting...

SGA meeting in session. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

New AVP of Academic Affairs elected and Punjabi Club gained funding at SGA Senate meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 20, 2024

The previously vacant position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs was filled and the Punjabi Club was the newest to gain funding from SGA this Monday. Laura Shaban, a sophomore education...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New AVP of DEI elected at most recent SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its third senate meeting of the semester on Nov. 4 in the Eynon Ballroom.  Executive Vice President Ezekiel Abrams conducted the meeting in place of President...

A voting pin on a students backpack. - Photo via Isaac Linsk

Election Day perspectives of a growing college town

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

Americans took to the polls on Nov. 5, casting their votes for local matters, state officials and senators, and the highly anticipated decision of who to elect as the next President of the United States....

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...

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...

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