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Elizabeth Jasek alongside her mom and dad. This week, senior Elizabeth Jasek discusses homesickness while away at college. - Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Jasek

Jasek: I Wish I Could Take my Parents to College

Elizabeth Jasek October 12, 2021

A lesson that is not mentioned in college textbooks is how much you still need your parents while away at school. I didn’t realize this until a couple of months into my freshman year. I adjusted so...

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with business and labor leaders on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. - Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz

Staring Down The Barrel: Debt Crisis, Govt. Shutdown, Imminent

Nicholas Feldman September 29, 2021

The U.S. Government will shut down by midnight on Thursday.  The Senate has failed to pass a bill that would both fund the government and raise the debt ceiling.  The bill, which passed along...

The college experience and its many layers. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: The College Experience is What you Make it

The Whit Staff September 15, 2021

When I began to apply to colleges during my senior year of high school, I tried to imagine what my life would look like as an undergraduate student. Like many angsty 17 year olds, I pictured myself dancing...

The Riverview Beach Park in Pennsville, New Jersey, annually hosts the Septemberfest parade. Following their previous shutdown from COVID-19, the event made its 2021 return last week. - Features Editor / Jennifer McGraw.

A Small Town’s Tradition Marks a Special Milestone

Jennifer McGraw September 15, 2021

The Septemberfest came back to Riverview Beach Park on Saturday with a rush of people and patriotism.  The Septemberfest began in 1976 as a day-long bicentennial celebration. At the time, the Septemberfest...

In this opinion piece, Rossen discusses the importance of joining clubs, applying for positions of leadership and making the most of your involvement as a student. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rossen: Join an E-Board, Save a Club and Help Yourself

Alex Rossen September 15, 2021

One of the first things on my Rowan bucket list was to establish extracurricular involvements that would help me develop academically, a leader and a human being. I was fortunate enough to secure my...

In this opinion piece, senior Jennifer McGraw shares her thoughts on the lack of conversation surrounding professional athletes' mental health. - Photo via Pixabay.com

McGraw: We Don’t Talk About Professional Athletes’ Mental Health – and That’s a Problem

Jennifer McGraw September 14, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month is in May, therefore related conversations tend to take place throughout the month. But even now, in September, it seems as though mental health is still making headlines...

Car damaged from the tornado in Mullica Hill. -Photo via Nick Pittman

Hurricane Ida brings Devastating Tornado to Gloucester County

Natalie Arch September 8, 2021

Rowan students, staff, and faculties’ cellphones buzzed with a daunting alert on the first day of school—“TORNADO WARNING.”  At about 6:12 p.m. on Sept. 1, Gloucester County and surrounding...

Staff writer Chelsea Valcourt shares tips and advice for mental health management, especially during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Tips to Manage Your Mental Health for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Chelsea Valcourt September 8, 2021

Sept. 1 marked the beginning of National Suicide Awareness Month, Sept. 5 marked the start of National Suicide Awareness Week and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Awareness Day.  It’s no secret that college,...

People enjoying the Eagles Football Fest. -Photo via Jennifer McGraw

Crunch Fitness Holds “Eagles Football Fest” Outside Deptford Mall

Jennifer McGraw September 8, 2021

The Crunch Fitness Gymnasium had some Philly special guests this past weekend. The Crunch Fitness Gymnasium held a family football festival in their gym parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 4. The festival...

A young couple listens to the Juneteenth keynote speech, given by guest speaker Nurah Muhammad. Photo via staff photographer/Nathan Morris

Black and Brilliant Events Team Organizes Glassboro’s Second Annual Juneteenth Commemoration

Nathan Morris June 22, 2021

Keynote Speaker Nurah Muhammad gives her speech. She is joined by her son behind her. Photo via staff photographer/Nathan Morris Sherry Busby sings the Black National Anthem. A crowd is gathered to...

The GCL would span 18 miles and connect Camden and Glassboro to Philadelphia through diesel light rail vehicles (DLRVs) along 14 stations. - Photo via glassborocamdenline.com

Glassboro-Camden Line Representatives Talk about New Developments with SGA

Corey Rothauser March 24, 2021

Following the release of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), two representatives for the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) construction project spoke during the Rowan University Student Government Association...

Rowan's Senior Class Gift is an annual tradition where senior class members collectively donate towards scholarships for the next incoming class. - Photo via Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

Student-Driven Philanthropy Finds Spotlight for the Spring Semester

Corey Rothauser March 10, 2021

Assistant Vice President (AVP) of University Advancement, Joe Frascella, wants to remind students about philanthropic initiatives that Rowan students can participate in, like the senior class gift...

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