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“Send in your mail-in ballot, vote early, or vote in person at your designated polling location. Vote as if your life depends on it, because it does.” (Graphic via Canva)

Editorial: Local elections need your vote

Whit Staff October 15, 2025

We all know that presidential elections are important to our democracy. We know that we should vote and educate ourselves on each candidate. But what is not discussed nearly enough is local elections,...

A graduation cap and diploma set over background of greenery and brown eyed Susans. (Graphic via Canva)

Editorial: Staying committed to a college in transition

The Whit Staff October 8, 2025

Rowan University is growing. It always has been, but the past few years have been different. So much so that in 2023, Rowan was the third fastest growing research university in the nation and even today...

"Be active, be thorough, and be in the know." (The Whit Staff)

Editorial: The battle for truth and the current state of journalism

The Whit Staff October 1, 2025

The word “journalism” brings up different thoughts and feelings for everyone. If you were to ask a journalist, they would probably tell you how important journalism is to the very fabric that makes...

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Editorial: Staying safe in the face of campus violence

The Whit Staff September 25, 2025

Following the shooting just off campus this past Sunday morning, students and parents have raised concerns about the overall safety of the university. This is understandable. We all want to feel safe,...

"It is important that you block and report the post and so it will be taken off the social media platform. Find your support and know that you're not alone in viewing these negative posts." (Graphic made on Canva)

Lack of media censorship affecting student mental health: Enough is enough.

The Whit Staff September 17, 2025

The internet is a place where many people go to get their news, connect with friends, and share their lives. But it can become a volatile place when gruesome videos and images are in our faces without...

"All we can do, really, is avoid letting AI become our only option to do anything work-related rather than just having it in our back pocket as something we can use when our brains fail us." (The Whit Staff)

The Whit staff weighs in on AI: Have we taken it too far?

The Whit Staff September 10, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic right now, not only on our college campus, but also in the world. Love it, hate it, or fear it, AI has infiltrated our lives, and everyone has an opinion on it. It...

"With a majority of The Whit Staff graduating this upcoming May, we have decided to dedicate this editorial to hearing one last message from our graduating seniors." - The Whit Staff

Editorial: A special goodbye from our seniors

The Whit Staff April 30, 2025

With a majority of The Whit Staff graduating this May, we have decided to dedicate this editorial to hearing one last message from our graduating seniors.  Sophia Fandino, Opinion Editor: Being a part...

"While you may or may not recognize it, physical newsrooms still play a vital role in crafting the news you rely on." - The Whit Staff

Editorial: Physical newsrooms still matter

The Whit Staff April 9, 2025

As journalism students, we learn through our curriculum that before digital news, the average person would gather their news from traditional media like physical print newspapers, radio stations, television,...

"But whether you realize it or not, your brain simply cannot handle the amount of information splayed out in front of you." - The Whit Staff

Editorial: If you’re seeing this headline, read this article

The Whit Staff March 26, 2025

We are sure we’re not the only news source you’ve run into today. In fact, you’ve probably ran into at least 50 of them just through an hour long doom scroll. But the important question to ask is:...

"Right now, in our political hemisphere, free speech and a free press are more important than ever." - Editor in Chief / Madison Miller

Editorial: Know your rights as a student activist

The Whit Staff March 12, 2025

College students across America have been inundated for the past few weeks with headlines discussing “illegal protests” and the potential consequences for students who decide to partake in them on...

"Especially for smaller universities like Rowan, if the funding isn’t available, students who spend hours on end working for their university papers do not get the opportunities that are deserved." - Opinion Editor / Sophia Fandino

Editorial: Invest in the future of your students

The Whit Staff March 5, 2025

Just this past week, The Whit Staff had the pleasure of attending the College Media Association’s annual ProCon. At this conference, editors and staff members were able to learn about career development...

Bozorth Hall, home to the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts. - Photo via Rowan University

Editorial: Dean Tweedie departs, what’s next for Rowan?

The Whit Staff February 25, 2025

On Monday, Feb. 24, Provost Anthony Lowman announced via a Rowan Announcer email that Dr. Sanford Tweedie will be stepping down as dean of the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts on...

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