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Cleveland Indians baserunner avoiding a tag from former-Texas Ranger Ian Kinsler. Photo courtesy of Pixabay user "avdaughe"

Devine: Fresh off a 22-game winning streak, the Cleveland Indians arise as World Series favorite

Chris Devine September 18, 2017

Cleveland sports fans were usually the laughing stock of the sports world for over 50 years. But the city is finally experiencing prosperity. After an NBA Championship, three-straight Finals appearances...

Junior back Maddie Williscroft goes against an opposing attack last year. She scored the winning goal against The College of New Jersey in the NJAC Championship last season - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Profs look to fly high once again after shaky start to season, NJCU up next

Jaiden Campana September 13, 2017

The Rowan women’s soccer team booked a flight early on last season and they lifted off right out of the gate, winning 14 games in a row including one tie in a 15-game span. It seemed almost like a game...

Senior back Garrett Hoagland battling a Kean University attack last season. The Profs have allowed just six goals thus far in the season. - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Men’s soccer’s time to win is now, host four home games this week

Jaiden Campana September 13, 2017

It’s almost a given that if asked what sport features dominant and dynamic scoring, basketball or football are the answers that will be played on repeat. Rowan men’s soccer might just have some changing...

Sophomore offensive lineman Vito Nucci looks on at the firework display shown after Rowan's football game Saturday. The Profs would win, 28-19. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Profs showcase fireworks after win, gear up for William Paterson

Cody Decker September 13, 2017

Fireworks weren’t the only thing lighting up Coach Richard Wackar Stadium on Saturday night. Before the sky-engulfing extravaganza, the Rowan football team took the field against Southern Virginia University....

Sophomore back Celia
Sokolofski looks to take on a defender from Catholic University earlier this week. Rowan would fall 2-0, but later defeated Cabrini University on Tuesday - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan field hockey breaks offensive ice with 3-1 win over Cabrini

Jaiden Campana September 13, 2017

The Rowan field hockey team picked up a much-needed win against Cabrini University on Tuesday by the score of 3-1. Goals have seemed to be hard to come by of recently, with the Profs going to overtime...

Sophomore setter Katelyn Paxton sets freshman outside hitter Lauren Horbacewicz on a one-ball during the Profs Invitational. Rowan would go 3-1 in the weekend tournament. - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan volleyball goes 3-1 at Invitational, sweep Rutgers-Newark in NJAC opener

Jaryd Leady September 13, 2017

Year-in and year-out, teams take a look back on previous seasons in order to better themselves for the upcoming campaign that knocks on the door. It’s easy to see at first-glance that this journey seamed...

NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 1

Jaiden Campana September 11, 2017

Welcome to Profs Pick 'Em! Here, members of The Whit will be deciding their winners of every game (besides Thursday Night Football) of the week, as well as adding their sleeper pick. Enjoy, criticize and...

AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys host the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "rwelborn"

Ezekiel Elliott’s recent legal troubles make for a battle against himself

Chris Devine September 10, 2017

It appears that Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will be allowed to eat up yards this season…for now. A federal judge blocked an impending six game suspension on the star player after reports...

Junior running back Anthony Diorio takes a handoff against Salisbury University last year. Diorio had 165 yards rushing on 30 carries in the Profs' 6-0 win against Widener on Saturday. -File Photo

Profs return 8 starters, dominate Widener upfront for 6-0 opening victory

Cody Decker September 6, 2017

After consecutive seasons of a 6-4 finish, the Rowan football team looks to compete for a New Jersey Athletic Conference title under 16th-year head coach Jay Accorsi. The two-time NJAC Coach of the Year...

Junior David Benjamin during hurdles earlier this year. Benjamin placed first in the 100 meter hurdles at the Morgan State Invitational. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Rowan track and field see different results at Morgan State Invitational, Penn Relays around the corner

Joe Cicchino April 26, 2017

Another week, another first place finish in a team-scoring meet for the Rowan men's track team. "We were happy with it," head coach Dustin Dimit said. "That was exciting. We beat a bunch of good Division...

Senior attack Rachel Hofbauer tracks down a Kean player in a game earlier this year. Hofbauer has 15 goals on 32 shots this season. - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rachel Hofbauer brings sass, passion to Rowan women’s lacrosse

Joe Cicchino April 26, 2017

When describing a high-level athlete, words like "aggressive" or "intense" are thrown around. It's not often that the adjective used is "sassy." However, that's how Rowan women's lacrosse coach Lindsay...

Senior captain Damariz Mercado during an at-bat earlier this season. Mercado has 12 RBI this season while batting .297. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Softball swept by William Paterson, Rutgers-Newark next

Nick Duffy April 26, 2017

Rowan softball is quite familiar with series sweeps. Just about every week they experience one, but they seldom are on the losing side of the sweep. On Saturday, though, the unfamiliarity of being swept...

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