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The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit
The Student News Site of Rowan University

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"Canavan and Valenzuela’s performance of “Goodbye Love” toward the end of Act II was a particular highlight. Always emotional, this rendition was particularly gut-wrenching." - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Rowan Theater Department’s “Rent” brings intense passion to the stage

Abigail Twiford
April 17, 2024
"The victims are the ones worthy of memory, not the shooters, which is why I have taken care to not restate their names here. What I will restate here are the far less known names of the victims." - Photo via KUNC.org

Twiford: Columbine Shooting; Say their names, not the shooters

Abigail Twiford
April 17, 2024
"I am not a superstitious person, however, the week of April 14- April 20 is cursed, and I can prove it." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Twiford: This week in April is historically cursed

Abigail Twiford
April 17, 2024
A slide from Dr. Baylis's prensentation about sustainable mortuary practices. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford.

Guest speaker on Green(ing) Death

Abigail Twiford
April 17, 2024
Baja car is test driven around the muddy track. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Muddy Motorsports Day drives on despite weather

Abigail Twiford
April 17, 2024
"As a college community, we need to work on dismantling this stigma, not only around our own campus but more broadly as well." - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Twiford: STIs are stigmatized. They shouldn’t be

Abigail Twiford
April 10, 2024
Mike and Barbara Simmermon at the annual Organ Donor Day event. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Students encouraged to become organ donors at annual PRSSA event

Abigail Twiford
April 10, 2024
Twiford: Sexual Awareness as a survivor

Twiford: Sexual Awareness as a survivor

Abigail Twiford
April 3, 2024
Wellness Center staff prepares to walk banner out during Take Back the Night on April 2. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Take Back The Night provides unity and community for sexual abuse survivors

Abigail Twiford
April 3, 2024
An example of an AED being used. - Photo via Pixabay

AEDs on campus provide vital safety net for Rowan’s athletes

Abigail Twiford
March 27, 2024
Sister Stacie Gagnon poses for a photo along side fellow Catholic sisters. - Photo via Sistersfmihm.org

Convent of Catholic sisters neighbors Rowan’s campus

Abigail Twiford
March 27, 2024
"The centerpiece of the showcase is a white dress, made with a material and silhouette that bring to mind an earlier era, almost colonial." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Exploring Bonds: Jack Larimore’s BONDING Exhibition at Rowan University Art Gallery

Abigail Twiford
March 27, 2024
HIV graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Wellness Center hosts free HIV testing for students

Abigail Twiford
March 27, 2024
Students settle in to hear from Imam Hanif Fouse. - Photo via @rowanmsa on Instagram

MSA’s speaker series prepares students for Ramadan

Abigail Twiford
March 20, 2024
A trash truck caused an oil spill, which spread around campus on March 5. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Trash truck causes oil leak on campus

Abigail Twiford
March 20, 2024
Twiford's Narcan package with instructions beside it. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Twiford: I started carrying Narcan and you should too

Abigail Twiford
March 20, 2024
Glassboro residents and Rowan students must pay to park outside of businesses, on campus, or the street in Glassboro. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

New fees eliminate free parking on and off campus in Glassboro

Abigail Twiford
March 6, 2024
SGA Series 2 and 3 results are in for the 2024 election. - Photo via Rowan SGA Facebook

Meet the winners of SGA’s Series 2 & 3 elections

Abigail Twiford
March 6, 2024
The SHOP expands into Camden to mitigate food insecurity in Rowan students. - Photo via Yasmine Wood

The SHOP opens up a branch at Camden campus

Abigail Twiford
March 6, 2024
Trymaine Lee, Alicia Monroe and Michael Nash discuss race and economics during the 19th Annual Rosa Parks Scholarship Luncheon. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee returns for 19th Annual Rosa Parks Scholarship Luncheon

Abigail Twiford
February 29, 2024
The SHOP will be doing research to better serve the needs and wants of the students who utilize the resource. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

The SHOP begins research to better inventory for students

Abigail Twiford
February 14, 2024
Meditation Walk's entrance closest to the Rowan Boulevard traffic circle. - Photo via Rowan

Dear Rowan… the centennial art installation coming soon to Meditation Walk

Abigail Twiford
February 14, 2024
"Happy Valentine’s Day. Be safe, use lube." - Photo via Abigail Twiford

Twiford: Edible lube ranked worst to best

Abigail Twiford
February 9, 2024
Rowan’s Office of Students Equity and Compliance (OSEC) reminded students of resources on campus for stalking victims due to National Stalking Awareness Month. - Graphic via Rowan Announcer

Rowan OSEC recognizes twentieth annual National Stalking Awareness Month

Abigail Twiford
January 31, 2024
Gourmet Dining updated their allergen stations to be more inclusive for students who have food allergies. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Gourmet Dining expands allergen station to include coconut ingredients

Abigail Twiford
January 31, 2024
Statue on Rowan Boulevard is coated in snow after winter storm graces Rowan's campus. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Ice, slush, and snowy weather welcome students back to campus

Abigail Twiford
January 25, 2024
Places lost to time, war, terrorism, natural disasters, and gentrification are all included, preventable and inevitable losses all shown side by side. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Ellen Harvey’s ‘The Disappointed Tourist’: A journey through lost places and collective nostalgia

Abigail Twiford
January 24, 2024
This grant allows students to learn Arabic through Rowan's summer program for the first time ever. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

RU receives grant to teach Arabic

Abigail Twiford
December 6, 2023
"Poems in the collection will all focus on being queer while living in suburbia and the specific struggles that come along with being LGBT in that particular environment." - Photo via Rowan Glassworks' Instagram.

Sean Wolff’s journey through creative expression

Abigail Twiford
November 29, 2023
A collage of photos posted by Rowan's SJICR to honor the memory of trans people who were killed this year. - Photo via @rowansjicr on Instagram

Rowan honors Trans Day of Remembrance

Abigail Twiford
November 29, 2023
Saving Mothers official logo. - Photo via Saving Mothers on Facebook

Saving Mothers Club advocates for women’s health

Abigail Twiford
November 15, 2023
"The play featured scenes that represented the most horrifying and disturbingly common aspects of the genocide." - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Holocaust resonance: Unveiling the powerful narrative of “Five Survivors Tell the World”

Abigail Twiford
November 15, 2023
A shooting and a stabbing occurred on Halloweekend which resulted in a new initiative called Party Patrol where more police will be present on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. - Previous Multimedia Editor / Nicholas Feldman

Gloucester and Rowan law enforcement comment on Halloweekend crime

Abigail Twiford
November 9, 2023
One of the few pictures Twiford has with her dad. Taken in 2006 on a disposable camera. - Photo via Abigail Twiford

Twiford: Grief resurfaces as anniversaries near

Abigail Twiford
November 1, 2023
It's On Us members put together self-defense key chains. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

“It’s On Us” brings awareness to sexual assault and rape prevention

Abigail Twiford
October 25, 2023
The hub will create green hydrogen, which creates energy by splitting water into its hydrogen and oxygen molecules using solar and wind power, and then harnessing the hydrogen. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan partners with Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub to reduce CO2 emissions

Abigail Twiford
October 25, 2023
Whoo RU and Dr. Benjamin Dworkin reads The Whit's Centennial Edition. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

HOCO 2023: Tailgate rain or shine

Abigail Twiford
October 18, 2023
Mackenzie Kaiser, a physics major, shows her in process submission for 3D Halloween Printing competition. — Abigail Twiford / Managing Editor

3D Printing Club’s Spooky Showdown: Halloween-themed 3D printing competition

Abigail Twiford
October 18, 2023
“Right now we're going through a very tough time where emotions are so high on every side, that people are not able to see and discern what exactly is right and what is wrong... my goal for today's sermon was to try and unite us under the banner of God with the goal of servicing all humanity, all oppressed people, all innocent people, no matter… where they're from, what they believe in, or what they look like,” said Abidin. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Muslim Students Association held a Jumu’ah prayer service

Abigail Twiford
October 18, 2023
Heart-shaped condoms. - Graphics Editor/ Julia Quennessen

Wellness Center promotes sexual and reproductive health for students

Abigail Twiford
October 18, 2023
Students get REAL about environmental issues on and off campus

Students get REAL about environmental issues on and off campus

Abigail Twiford
October 18, 2023
Rowan’s 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report was released this month, informing the campus community about crimes that have occured on campus in the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Rowan releases Clery Report for 2023

Abigail Twiford
October 11, 2023

VP of Student Life Kevin Koett explains Extra Rowan Announcer from Sept. 24

Abigail Twiford
October 4, 2023
PULLATracker Founder and CEO, Siena Rampulla poses in the event photo booth. - Photo via Siena Rampulla

Students test up-and-coming women’s safety app PULLATracker at “Brunch and Beta Testing” event

Abigail Twiford
September 27, 2023
Panelists at the reproductive justice panel discuss issues surrounding the topic. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Discovering new perspectives at the reproductive justice panel

Abigail Twiford
September 21, 2023
The Wellness Center offers a host of resources including individual and group counseling, reporting resources, ER transportation for evidence collection, Famcare and medications for STI and pregnancy prevention. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Michaels

Rowan navigates college “Red Zone” after sexual assault on campus

Abigail Twiford
September 13, 2023
Seven Rowan employees fell victim to the scam before they were later reimbursed. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan faculty stolen paychecks reimbursed after login phishing scam

Abigail Twiford
April 26, 2023
NJ State Police Officers Krzaczkowski and Donahue riding their horses, Pepe and Phantom, at the 2023 Law & Justice Day at Bunce Green Circle. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Rowan’s Law & Justice Day brings law enforcement opportunities to campus

Abigail Twiford
April 26, 2023
The moderator, Nicholas DiUlio, and panelists discussed the most important topics surrounding the future of news media literacy. From left to right, Olga Polites, Kenny Burns, Brett Bonfield, Terrence McDonald and Andrea M. Hawkman, Ph.D. - Photo / Gianna Malgieri

“News Media Literacy in an Age of Disinformation:” navigating the media landscape

Abigail Twiford
April 19, 2023
Keynote speaker Dr. Brittney Cooper is a professor, commentator and an author. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s DEI hosts third annual Summit on equality and equity

Abigail Twiford
April 19, 2023
Students gather inside of Chamberlain Student Center for the Take Back the Night event. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Twiford: The importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and university events

Abigail Twiford
April 12, 2023
Students have access to their Google Drive for a year after they graduate, however, after one year has expired, students no longer have access but the data does not get wiped. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

What happens to work stored in Google Drive after graduation?

Abigail Twiford
April 12, 2023
From left to right, Alexia Jovanovic, Alexa Delgado and Kathleen Ramos, the Healthy Campus Initiative interns tabling at the event. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Rowan hosts Take Back the Night to raise awareness about sexual assault

Abigail Twiford
April 12, 2023
Osler stands at a white board to teach students. - Photo via Ultrarunning History

Rowan students and faculty pay tribute to the late Dr. Thomas Osler

Abigail Twiford
April 5, 2023
"Volunteers Joe Reilly, Drew Stanzeski, Guy Digiugno and others processed soil and debris from trenches to salvage tiny artifacts from the Red Bank Battlefield Archaeology project." - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan students will search for Revolutionary War artifacts at Red Bank Battlefield

Abigail Twiford
March 29, 2023
The Human Resource Office at Rowan University. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s HR misses deadline to provide Camden resident employment statistics to the city

Abigail Twiford
March 29, 2023
With assistance from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Rowan Vet students will have access to the department’s Animal Health Diagnostic Lab and other lab services such as virology, bacteriology and post mortem examinations. - Photo / Rowan University School of Veterinary Medicine

Rowan’s new Veterinary school teams up with NJ Dept. of Agriculture

Abigail Twiford
March 22, 2023
Executive Vice President Emily Lowe goes over Series 2 at an SGA information session. - Photo / Abigail Twiford

SGA Series 2 Elections: Here’s what you need to know

Abigail Twiford
March 22, 2023
The Rowan University Campus Players presented "Destigmatized" by Rowan Alumna Colleen Renee on March 6. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

RU alum’s “Destigmatized” challenges societal views of pregnancy, sex and more

Abigail Twiford
March 8, 2023
Allison Pearce led the suicide prevention training to about 20 students and faculty members. -News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Rowan University hosts suicide prevention training

Abigail Twiford
March 8, 2023
Active members show off their care packages from Operation Yellow Ribbon. - Photo / Operation Yellow Ribbon

RU collabs with Operation Yellow Ribbon to create a food drive for active military

Abigail Twiford
March 8, 2023
Centerpieces with Rosa Parks' photo sat on the table of the luncheon. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Rowan hosts the 18th annual Rosa Parks luncheon

Abigail Twiford
March 1, 2023
Marketing senior Ryan Collins speaks with Kayla Beckman at the Walgreens table. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

RU hosts business career fair

Abigail Twiford
March 1, 2023
"First Gen and Pregnant: The Challenges & Successes of College Students Who Are Parents” creator, organizer and leader, Lakeisha Carter. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 2:15 p.m. in room 144- B of the Student Center. - Photo / Lakeisha Carter

Stories of first-generation student parents presented by Lakeshia Carter at Rowan Symposium

Abigail Twiford
February 22, 2023
"Equus" had a four-day run from Feb, 16 - 19. - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

Rowan production “Equus” focuses on themes of religion, queerness and intolerance

Abigail Twiford
February 22, 2023
SGA will be doing more scholarships in the future that will require an essay. - Photo / Rowan University

Rowan SGA awards 20 students a $250 micro-scholarship for course materials

Abigail Twiford
February 15, 2023
Children enrolled in the Rowan childcare run to play outside. - Photo / Rowan University

Rowan University’s on-campus childcare now offers evening assistance

Abigail Twiford
February 15, 2023
Students gather in Robinson Circle to light candles in remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. From left to right, Anushree Chauhan, Rory Newman and Dr. Mikkel Dack - Photo / Abigail Twiford

RCHGHR holds annual Holocaust Remembrance Day candle vigil

Abigail Twiford
February 1, 2023
The suicide hotline is 988. Graphic / Chelsea Valcourt

Rowan University faces fifth student suicide in four years

Abigail Twiford
January 26, 2023
Rowan's Early Childhood Demonstration Center, which instructs kindergarden, will teach media literacy. - Photo / Rowan University

NJ passes new K-12 Media Literacy Requirement

Abigail Twiford
January 26, 2023
RUPA hosts Christmas Carol Puppet Slam on Dec. 3. - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

Spreading Christmas cheer: RUPA hosts Christmas Carol Puppet Slam

Abigail Twiford
December 8, 2022
Thanksgiving food donations in a box prepared for distribution to a family in need. - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

How to find Thanksgiving dinner around Rowan’s campus

Abigail Twiford
November 16, 2022
A galvanized pipe - Photo / Chip Clark and the Glassboro Water Department

Is there lead in your off-campus Glassboro home?

Abigail Twiford
November 9, 2022
Rowan invites author Jeremi Suri, Ph.D., to talk about his new book. Photo / College of Humanities & Social Sciences at Rowan

Author Talk: Jeremi Suri on “Civil War by Other Means”

Abigail Twiford
November 9, 2022
Consensuality Workshop flyer featuring the two guest speakers. - Photo / Rowan University

Rowan Consensuality Workshop canceled due to low attendance

Abigail Twiford
November 2, 2022
Contributor / Nicholas Feldman

Twiford: The Importance of Flu Prevention During COVID

Abigail Twiford
October 26, 2022
RAH hosted a Homecoming Harvest Festival on Oct. 20 - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

Rowan Celebrates Homecoming With Harvest Festival

Abigail Twiford
October 26, 2022
Flow Forward's logo to promote the future of Period acceptance. Photo via Logan Johnson

Flow Forward Aims to Destigmatize Periods at Rowan University

Abigail Twiford
October 5, 2022
Twiford addresses President Ali Houshmand's "Freedom is Fragile." Photo via Rowan Today.

Twiford: Response to President Houshmand’s “Freedom is Fragile”

Abigail Twiford
October 4, 2022
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