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Orientation graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New orientation format draws mixed reactions from students

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 18, 2024

For years, first-year and transfer orientation at Rowan University was run the same way.  A two-day long program that would allow students to familiarize themselves with the campus, the surrounding...

The exterior of Holly Pointe Commons. - Photo via Rowan University

Early morning Holly Pointe fire alarms welcome students to campus

Luke Brown, Contributor September 11, 2024

During welcome week at Rowan University in late August to early September, there were plenty of activities for Rowan’s largest freshman class to participate in. This spanned anywhere from pep rallies,...

The two halls reopened to house the largest freshman class in university history. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Evergreen and Mullica Apartments reopen for new school year

Kori Greenberg, Contributor September 11, 2024

Evergreen and Mullica have reopened to host the influx of the freshman class and new renovations have been made to the building, with new minifridges and microwaves given to each room. Evergreen and...

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,...

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...

Student entrepreneurs show out at annual New Venture Expo

Owen O'Brien April 24, 2024

The 2024 Rohrer College of Business New Venture Competition took place on Friday, April 19. Before the competition itself– where students pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges – there...

Sudden spike in parking violations causes frustration amongst commuter students

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 8, many students who use the commuter parking lots returned to their vehicles to see parking tickets. This sudden surge in ticketing shocked students, many of whom had to appeal their...

Drink spiking: exploring the crime’s prevalence at off-campus parties

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Drink spiking has been a significant concern for Rowan University students while attending off-campus parties.  Parties are a common place to have a drug or unknown chemical slipped into a drink,...

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...

Aiden Tahmazian pitches Circlez at the 2023 New Venture Expo. - Photo via Aiden Tahmazian

Student-run app Circlez launches on the app store

Sarah Shockey April 3, 2024

A new app co-founded by a Rowan student has recently launched. Circlez is a social productivity app that allows users to create and track their goals with their friends, family, and peers based on...

Rowan SJP logo. - Photo via @rowansjp

Rowan SJP’s long journey to becoming a chartered SGA organization

Victoria McGivern February 28, 2024

On Feb. 10, an upcoming club called, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), made an Instagram post announcing their disappointment in being rejected by the Rowan Student Government Association’s...

Creatives 230 is an interdisciplinary space that intends to bridge the gap between creativity and business. - Productions Editor / Sarah Shockey

Creatives 230 named one of AACSB’s 2024 Innovations That Inspire

Sarah Shockey February 27, 2024

Since its launch in January of last year, Creatives 230, an interdisciplinary studio that connects creatives with business professionals in the Rowan community, has been recognized as one of the Association...

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