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"The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional educational practices which in turn has created a domino effect that has had its effects reach universities and its students." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Fogg: COVID policy issues are still impacting college students

Gabriel Fogg, Contributor October 9, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has revamped the landscape of higher education, which has forced both universities and students to attempt to traverse through the advanced enrollment and financial challenges that...

"I’ve personally heard that during the Halloween weekend at Rowan, there are so many kids roaming around and that many would party throughout the whole weekend until Saturday night." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Be less scary and more sustainable this Halloween

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

It’s spooky season where people can dress up as silly, or as scary as they want. Halloween is a majorly celebrated holiday, statistics show that over 73.1 million people in the U.S. celebrate it. Almost...

"It is the belief of The Whit Staff that this incident should have been reported to the Rowan students and faculty immediately via Rowan Alert, and Rowan Announcer." - Editor in Chief / Madison Miller

Editorial: Rowan University needs to address its gun safety problem, before it’s too late

The Whit Staff October 9, 2024

When Rowan students research what to pack for their dorm or apartment, mattress toppers, cheap shoes to wear to fraternity parties, and the best under-bed storage containers are often what comes to mind....

Student Center construction continues as Oct. 15 deadline rapidly approaches. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Editorial: It’s okay to not have the answers, just be honest about it

The Whit Staff October 2, 2024

Since Fall 2022, Rowan students have gotten acclimated and accustomed to the ongoing construction and ongoing inconvenience being done to the Chamberlain Student Center. The construction was originally...

"You hear about crimes happening all the time at Rowan, but how often does it actually happen?" - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Zarcaro: Safety on Rowan’s campus

Aidan Zarcaro, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Rowan University has always had a problem with regard to campus safety, and it's always been a controversial topic to talk about. Some people feel safe all the time throughout the day, but others are very...

"And the truth is; everyone is cool in their own way, no matter if you drink or not." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Students need to stop abusing alcohol

Julissa Sierra, Contributor October 2, 2024

It is common knowledge that throughout the country, college students are exposed to underage drinking and take many substances before focusing on their school work. During my high school years and becoming...

"Are we being too harsh on Gourmet Dining? I know, I know. Chicken fingers and french fries for dinner for the third night in a row can get discouraging." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Suglia: Rowan hot takes from an on-campus resident

Jacqueline Suglia, Contributor October 2, 2024

During the months leading up to my highly anticipated college move-in day, I found myself in a constant state of confusion as everyone I came into contact with shared their wisdom about this new...

"As young people, it can be really easy, if not popular, to judge the elderly." - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Britt: Call your grandparents

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 2, 2024

Around a year ago, I experienced a sudden, tragic loss in my family. My uncle passed away due to an overdose. He had struggled with addiction for his entire life. But that did not change that he was my...

"Generally speaking, any time a random guy, or group of guys approaches a girl who is alone, society tells us that can’t be for a good reason." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Miller: A guide to being alert and open-minded amidst a chaotic campus life

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Being on a college campus is quite chaotic. Something is always happening somewhere, and college kids love to let you know—or their bodies do for them. That time a guy puked right outside my open window...

"The Whit Staff believes that Penn State university's actions last week constitute a threat to free speech on campus, and to collegiate press freedom. By removing their newspapers and newsstands, the university took away a valuable resource for students and faculty, even if it was only for a short period of time." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Editorial: In defense of The Daily Collegian

The Whit Staff September 25, 2024

Last Thursday morning, while The Whit Staff was distributing their second edition of the year, another student newspaper just a few hours away was searching their campus for their publication’s newsstands,...

O’Brien: School shootings don’t have to be a fact of life

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief September 25, 2024

I’m typically desensitized to things like this, but when I saw J.D. Vance's comments in the wake of the most recent school shooting in Georgia— in which he lamented that these have become a “fact...

"Prion disease is scary, and the outcomes are tragic, but to feed into the fear of something that poses no current risk to humanity is unethical, infectious disease enthusiast or not." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Miller: The importance of avoiding medical disinformation

Lily Miller, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

I am what the medical world would call a layperson. I have not studied medicine, I don’t intend to study medicine, and my knowledge of the medical field is limited. That said, I love watching documentaries...

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