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One of the best days on the staff, our "Merry Whitmas" celebration at the office Christmas 2017. Sports Editor/Jaiden Campana

To The Whit and everyone in the CCCA: Thank you

Jaiden Campana
April 24, 2019
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Vince Scian named Sports Editor of The Whit for 2019-2020 academic year

Jaiden Campana
April 17, 2019
Rowan University women's cross country. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics website.

Campana: Has the sports bra controversy been handled correctly? You be the judge

Jaiden Campana
March 26, 2019
Wave. Courtesy of pixabay.com

Campana: One in twenty-two thousand

Jaiden Campana
March 13, 2019
Aspen McMillan competes in an event earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

“Ringo” adds Boston meet to schedule to focus on NCAA qualifications

Jaiden Campana
February 5, 2019

JRK Sports Podcast: EP. 1

Jaiden Campana
February 2, 2019
Samantha Tello controls possession against William Paterson University last season. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

How to win games in a variety of ways: A story told by the women’s basketball team

Jaiden Campana
December 12, 2018
Head coach Dustin Dimit has won the NJAC in four consecutive seasons for Rowan. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

Dustin Dimit and the men’s track and field team have shifted NJAC superiority to Glassboro

Jaiden Campana
December 12, 2018
"The group puts everything together into "Sincerity Is Scary." From irony to expelling all of your insecurities onto the people who are closest to you, this is truly a classic." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

The 1975’s “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”: A deep dive into social issues & sonic diversity

Jaiden Campana
December 5, 2018
Matt Grubb during a meet last year. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Powered by experience, men’s swimming and diving head into WPI Gompei Invitational to dominate once again

Jaiden Campana
November 28, 2018
- Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com.

All Girls Podcast featuring Jaiden: NFL Week 13

Jaiden Campana
November 28, 2018
- Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com.

All Girls Podcast featuring Jaiden: NFL Week 11

Jaiden Campana
November 17, 2018
Connor Hughes, New York Jets beat reporter for The Athletic. Photo courtesy of Hughes' Twitter profile, @Connor_J_Hughes

From extra credit to Jets beat reporter: How Connor Hughes made a career in sports journalism

Jaiden Campana
November 16, 2018
Rowan men's swimming goes against William Paterson University on Friday. They won the contest 159-66. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Rowan men’s swimming and diving are still the team to beat not only in the NJAC, but also in the region

Jaiden Campana
November 14, 2018
Rowan University women's cross country. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics website.

Rowan University addresses cross country sports bra policy, members of track and field team speak out

Jaiden Campana
November 9, 2018
- Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com.

All Girls Podcast featuring Jaiden: NFL Week 9

Jaiden Campana
November 5, 2018
Getting to take a picture with George Raveling alongside the select students invited to the dinner prior to the event. Sports Editor/Jaiden Campana

Spending an evening with George Raveling

Jaiden Campana
October 31, 2018
Rowan women's volleyball takes on Kean University in an NJAC matchup on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - Staff Photographer/Dyone Payne

How sweep it is! Volleyball routs Rutgers-Camden to secure first-round bye in NJAC Tournament

Jaiden Campana
October 23, 2018
The field hockey team poses after their 3-2 win over TCNJ. They Profs remain undefeated at 15-0. Staff photographer/ Dyone Payne

Field hockey scores three unanswered to beat TCNJ for the first time in six years, remain undefeated at 15-0

Jaiden Campana
October 17, 2018
Members of the Rowan Communication & Sports Communication Club including John Giannini capped off their first Pizza with the Pros event with Philadelphia sports legend Bob Conney. Photo courtesy of Shannon McPeak.

Rowan Sports Communication & Media Club offers students the chance to connect with professionals and students

Jaiden Campana
October 10, 2018
Erin Keegan, senior outside hitter for Rowan University celebrates her 1000th career dig with her teammates and coaches on Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

Erin Keegan’s milestone of 1K digs defines the gold standard that is Rowan volleyball

Jaiden Campana
October 10, 2018
Freshman forward Bridget Guinan looks to take control of possession earlier this year. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Rowan field hockey keeps it rolling, moves to 11-0 with 6-0 win over Stockton

Jaiden Campana
October 3, 2018
Rowan Women's volleyball plays Lebanon Vallley College in the first match of the Profs Tri-Match, on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

After a three-game slump, volleyball wins crucial NJAC matchup against Montclair

Jaiden Campana
September 26, 2018
Junior Bridget Boyle looks onto the field against Eastern University earlier this year. Boyle had a goal and an assist in Rowan's 6-2 win over SUNY Oneonta Sunday afternoon. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Field hockey scores six unanswered to move to 8-0 on the season

Jaiden Campana
September 25, 2018
The volleyball team huddle up before heading to action at the Profs Invitational. The team went 4-0 on the weekend. Staff Photographer/Ray Baldassari

Welcome to a New Age: Volleyball’s freshman and sophomore classes show out at Profs Invitational

Jaiden Campana
September 12, 2018
Senior forward Rachel Galante goes for a shot against Haverford College last year. Photo courtesy of Nicole Mingo.

Rowan field hockey beats Ursinus College 3-1 for the first time in four years to open 2018 season

Jaiden Campana
September 1, 2018
Freshman pitcher and outfielder Nina Rizzo winds up for a pitch during Wednesday's practice. -Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

Rowan softball split against TCNJ in stellar pitching duel series

Jaiden Campana
April 11, 2018
-Staff Photo/Justin Decker

Campana: How it feels to hurt the ones you love

Jaiden Campana
February 21, 2018
Swimming photo

Swimming & diving teams dominate at Metropolitan Championships as both claim first place

Jaiden Campana
February 21, 2018
Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams celebrate their New Jersey Athletic Conference titles two weeks ago. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Both men’s and women’s swimming and diving aim for first place at Rutgers for Metropolitan Championships

Jaiden Campana
February 13, 2018
Rowan junior guard and co-captain Nick DePersia goes for a layup against William Paterson University earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Rowan men’s basketball wins third straight game, keeps NJAC Tournament hopes alive

Jaiden Campana
February 7, 2018
Rowan University men's and women's swimming and diving coach Brad Bowser talks to both teams earlier this year. Bowser has led the team's to NJAC titles this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan swimming’s Brad Bowser creates a legacy in just four years at Rowan

Jaiden Campana
January 31, 2018
The Rowan women's swimming and diving team celebrates their NJAC title after defeating TCNJ. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Women’s swimming and diving captures second consecutive NJAC title

Jaiden Campana
January 31, 2018
Freshman Emily Kopchick swims in an event earlier this season. She was part of the 400 medley relay that came in second during this past weekend's tri-meet. - Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan women’s swimming and diving look to go 5-0 in NJAC

Jaiden Campana
January 24, 2018
Freshman Youssef Elshenawy swims in a meet earlier this season. Elshenawy won in the 200 butterfly and 400 individual medley this past weekend in the tri-meet. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan men’s swimming and diving sweep tri-meet

Jaiden Campana
January 24, 2018
Senior distance swimmer John Tepper competing in an event earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Men’s swimming and diving’s all-around performances help guide team to first place at WPI Gompei Invitational

Jaiden Campana
December 6, 2017
Junior captain Miranda Coughlan swims during an event earlier this year. Coughlan came in third in the 100 freestyle at the WPI Gompei Invitational this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming and diving’s Carlee Timmins and Alex Bambrick break two school records

Jaiden Campana
December 6, 2017
Junior Gabby Gligor during a race earlier this season. Gligor has set three personal records this season in the 50 backstroke 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming looks to continue success with veterans and underclassmen at WPI Gompei Invitational

Jaiden Campana
November 29, 2017
Senior captain Eric Feuerstein races in a meet earlier this season. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Men’s swimming rides winning streak heading into WPI Gompei Invitational

Jaiden Campana
November 29, 2017
The end results that came to my car after going head-on with another car at 50 miles per-hour. -Sports Editor/Jaiden Campana

Campana: How a near-death experience was the best thing to happen to me

Jaiden Campana
November 20, 2017
Senior John Tepper in pool against University of Bridgeport last year. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan men’s swimming underclassmen strive as team wins fourth consecutive meet

Jaiden Campana
November 15, 2017
Senior captain Amanda Burke during a meet two years ago. Burke led the team in the 100 and 200 backstrokes during the 2015-2016 season. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan women’s swimming and diving led by experienced team, start 3-0 in NJAC

Jaiden Campana
November 15, 2017
Sophomore Jake Kayati competing in an event earlier last season at Rowan University. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Both swimming teams begin NJAC competition after wins against the University of Bridgeport

Jaiden Campana
November 8, 2017
Sophomore back Casey Lubonski looks to go by a defender earlier this year against The College of New Jersey. Both men's and women's soccer teams will head to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

Both soccer teams prepare for NCAA Division III championship tournament

Jaiden Campana
November 8, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 9

Jaiden Campana
November 8, 2017
Jake Connors on the attack Wednesday night against Stockton University. Connors provided the game-winning goal in double overtime to send the Profs to the final. -Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

Rowan men’s soccer wins 1-0 in 2 OT with Jake Connors’ heroic goal as time expired

Jaiden Campana
November 1, 2017
Junior Rachel Galante on the attack earlier this year against Kean University. The Profs lost to TCNJ, 4-3, in the first round of the NJAC Championship. -Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan field hockey drops NJAC Playoff game late against TCNJ 4-3

Jaiden Campana
November 1, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 8

Jaiden Campana
November 1, 2017
Sophomore midfielder Modou Sowe celebrates during a game against Montclair State University earlier this year. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan men’s soccer secures top seed in the NJAC Championship playoffs, receive home field advantage

Jaiden Campana
October 25, 2017
Senior back/midfielder fending off an attack from a Kean University player earlier this year. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan field hockey finds their stride as they secure NJAC playoff spot

Jaiden Campana
October 25, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 7

Jaiden Campana
October 24, 2017
Men's soccer sophomore forward Matt Hendrickson on the attack last week against Montclair State. Hendrickson has two game-winning goals on the season, including this past weekend's winner against Rutgers-Newark. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan men’s soccer takes first place in NJAC, gear up for playoff season

Jaiden Campana
October 18, 2017
Senior captain Kevin Veltre (number 284) this past Saturday at the Inter-Regional Border Battle hosted by Rowan. Veltre has three first-place finishes and a second-place finish this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Men’s and women’s track come out successful after hosting Inter-Regional Border Battle on Saturday

Jaiden Campana
October 18, 2017
Junior midfielder Ryan Campbell celebrates with teammates in Rowan's 3-2 victory against Montclair State University on Saturday Night. Campbell netted his ninth goal of the season in the contest. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Men’s soccer in the midst of race to first place in NJAC, crucial week ahead

Jaiden Campana
October 11, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 5

Jaiden Campana
October 9, 2017
Senior captain Jake Connors in a game earlier this year against New Jersey City University. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Men’s soccer senior captain Jake Connors talks of team’s culture, youth inspirations

Jaiden Campana
October 4, 2017
Junior forward and team captain Rachel Galante on the attack against Kean University last weekend. Galante would have two goals in the 3-2 2OT loss. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Field hockey loses second consecutive game, continue road trip against Ramapo on Saturday

Jaiden Campana
October 4, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 4

Jaiden Campana
October 3, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 3

Jaiden Campana
September 26, 2017
The Rowan field hockey team looks on prior to their home matchup against Haverford College on Saturday. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan field hockey building momentum, win four in a row

Jaiden Campana
September 20, 2017
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 2

Jaiden Campana
September 18, 2017
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
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
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
NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user "KeithJJ"

Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 1

Jaiden Campana
September 11, 2017
Pitcher Andrew Cartier winding up for a pitch against Kean University. Cartier is 4-2 on the year with a 1.66 ERA. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan baseball splits with TCNJ, sweeps Kean on senior night

Jaiden Campana
April 25, 2017
Junior outfielder Monny Strickland makes contact with a pitch earlier this season. Strickland has a .317 batting average and a team-high three triples on the year. -Photo courtesy of Monny Strickland

Show me the Monny: How Rowan baseball’s outfielder fell in love with the game

Jaiden Campana
April 19, 2017
Dillon Mendel slides into third base against Penn State Abington earlier this year. Against Moravian on Wednesday, Mendel had one RBI. -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan baseball facing mixed results in conference despite overall success

Jaiden Campana
April 12, 2017
Mike Dickson is in his third season as head coach for the Rowan baseball team. The team is 16-7 this year. -Photo courtesy of NJ.com

Rowan baseball coach Dickson turns illustrious playing career into successful coaching

Jaiden Campana
April 5, 2017
Rowan women’s track coach Derick “Ringo” Adamson has turned the team into a dynasty of sorts. He was recently inducted into the South Jersey Track and Field Hall of Fame. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

PROFile: The man they call ‘Ringo’

Jaiden Campana
April 5, 2017
Senior Jason Clapper extends to make a catch earlier this year. Against Haverford, clapper had two runs. -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan baseball shuts out Haverford, gets ready for NJAC play

Jaiden Campana
March 29, 2017

Rowan baseball finds success in Florida, splits games after returning

Jaiden Campana
March 22, 2017

Rowan baseball wins four of five, head to Florida for RussMatt Central Florida Invitational

Jaiden Campana
March 8, 2017

Rowan baseball wins first game, looks ahead to 2017 season

Jaiden Campana
February 28, 2017

Rowan men’s basketball loses in NJAC semifinal to Ramapo

Jaiden Campana
February 22, 2017

Rowan men’s basketball prepares for return to conference tournament

Jaiden Campana
February 15, 2017

Rowan men’s basketball nets two upsets, beats Kean on the road

Jaiden Campana
February 8, 2017

Rowan men’s basketball extends home winning streak against TCNJ

Jaiden Campana
February 1, 2017

Rowan men’s basketball looks for more success in second half of season

Jaiden Campana
January 25, 2017

Rowan men’s basketball goes 1-2 in last three games, now 6-3 on the year

Jaiden Campana
December 6, 2016

Rowan men’s basketball wins fifth straight after losing first game

Jaiden Campana
November 30, 2016

Rowan men’s basketball begins season with new coach, drops first game

Jaiden Campana
November 14, 2016

Rowan volleyball clinches playoff spot, turn sights to weekend tournament

Jaiden Campana
October 26, 2016

Despite overall record, Rowan volleyball still has postseason hope

Jaiden Campana
October 18, 2016

Three seniors set the standard for Rowan volleyball

Jaiden Campana
October 12, 2016

Volleyball takes first conference loss, now 3-12 overall

Jaiden Campana
September 28, 2016

Rowan volleyball tallies second win in conference play

Jaiden Campana
September 21, 2016

Coach Jespersen proud of Rowan volleyball despite struggles

Jaiden Campana
September 13, 2016
Junior Gina Kisley rises up against Eastern. -Photo Editor/Cole Ditzel

Rowan volleyball squanders start of promising season

Jaiden Campana
September 5, 2016
-Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Season in Review: Men’s swimming and diving

Jaiden Campana
March 30, 2016
Junior Nick Marks was a member of the All-American 4x200 freestyle relay at the Division III Championships. He also swam with the 4x200 medley relay, 4x400 medley relay and 4x400 freestyle relay teams which all garnered All-American honorable mention recognition. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Novak, 200 freestyle relay earn All-America honors at Division III Championships

Jaiden Campana
March 23, 2016
Junior Anthony Czar is one of eight members of the Rowan men’s swimming and diving team who qualified for the Division III Championships from March 16-19. The group includes juniors John Morris and Jesse Novak, both of whom competed at nationals last season. Novak is the reigning champion in the 50 and 100 freestyles. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Men’s swimming sends largest group to nationals in years

Jaiden Campana
March 10, 2016
-Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Morris posts second and fourth placings at Division III Diving Regional

Jaiden Campana
March 2, 2016
Junior Nick Marks (pictured above during 2015-16 season) broke the university 100 butterfly record in 48.81 at the Metropolitan Championships. Marks previously set the record this season. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Men’s swimming sets records in first-place finish at Metropolitan Championships

Jaiden Campana
February 24, 2016
Junior captain Jesse Novak (pictured above) is in line to qualify for the NCAA Division III Championships once again. Novak captured titles in the 50 and 100 freestyles last year. Junior John Morris will join his teammate. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

With championship schedule set to begin, Novak and Morris discuss return to nationals

Jaiden Campana
February 17, 2016
Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is one of the biggest names out of the "Hack-A-Player" history. -Keith Allison CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/), via Flickr

Hack-A-“insert-name-of-Center-here”

Jaiden Campana
February 10, 2016
-BrokenSphere CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), via Wikipedia

Raiders to Las Vegas: What the possible move could mean

Jaiden Campana
February 4, 2016
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